Washington, Feb. 20 -- Congressman Mike Lawler issued the following press release:

This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) in introducing the bipartisan AI Workforce Training Act, legislation designed to safeguard American workers and businesses from being displaced by artificial intelligence (AI) and to ensure they are equipped with the skills needed to work effectively with these emerging technologies.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, influencing the workforce, national security, health care, energy, and beyond, this bipartisan legislation will incentivize businesses to provide proper training that helps employees adapt, grow their skills, and compete in a rapidly changing e...