White House Releases AI Executive Order

On December 11, 2025, the Trump Administration released an Executive Order (EO) intended to eliminate obstacles to preserving the United States' position as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The EO aims to streamline the existing patchwork of AI policies across the country and affirms the Trump Administration’s commitment to adoption of a minimally burdensome national standard, urging action from Congress. In the interim, the Trump Administration plans to use its authority to challenge the most onerous state laws that impede innovation and shape tech policy nationally. Within 90 days of the order:  

• The Secretary of Commerce, the Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Counsel to the President shall evaluate state laws that may conflict with the EO. 

• The Secretary of Commerce shall issue a Policy Notice specifying the eligibility conditions for states to receive remaining funding under the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. BEAD is a critical funding source used to expand broadband access across communities. 

• The Chairman of Federal Communications Commission and Special Advisor for AI and Crypto shall determine whether to adopt a federal reporting and disclosure standard for AI models that preempts conflicting state laws. 

• The Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with the Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, shall issue a policy statement on the application of the FTC Act’s prohibition on unfair and deceptive acts or practices to AI models.  

• The Special Advisor for AI and Crypto and the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology shall prepare a legislative recommendation establishing a uniform Federal regulatory framework for AI that preempts state AI laws that conflict with the order. 

• And after 30 days, the Attorney General (AG) shall create an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge state laws, including on grounds that such laws unconstitutionally regulate interstate commerce, are preempted by existing federal regulations or are unlawful from the AG. 

Rental housing providers use emerging technologies, like AI, to enhance business operations, improve housing affordability and benefit renters. These technologies help onsite teams work smarter and dedicate more time to residents and their unique needs. The National Apartment Association (NAA) continues its advocacy with Congress and the Trump Administration to promote responsible and sustainable housing policies. The industry has consistently supported federal preemption; a fragmented regulatory approach risks stifling innovation, increasing compliance costs and undermining the benefits these technologies offer to renters and housing providers alike.