Congresswoman Denies AI Involvement in Defense Funding Amendment

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) says her staff used AI for 'spellcheck' in an amendment summary for a major defense bill, but denies it was used for the bill text itself and says 'NO Legislation is ever drafted with AI.' Luna issued the response after accounts on X began sharing screenshots of an amendment summary for the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. It reads: 'Identical to H.R.

100 (118th Congress).11:25 AM????Claude responded: Requires the Secretary of Defense to designate Department of Defense activities, support, and operations at the southwest land border as a named operation with…' At first, Luna's response seemingly indicated a more substantial involvement of AI in the drafting process. However, she clarified that AI was only used for 'spellcheck' purposes in the summary. Luna emphasized that 'NO Legislation is ever drafted with AI,' seeking to allay concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in legislative drafting.

Why this matters: The use of AI in legislative drafting, even for seemingly minor tasks like spellchecking, raises questions about the potential for more extensive AI involvement in the future. As AI tools become increasingly sophisticated, lawmakers and staff must navigate the line between leveraging technology for efficiency and maintaining the integrity of the legislative process. While Luna's office insists that AI was not used for drafting the bill text, the incident highlights the need for transparency and clear guidelines on AI usage in legislative work.

Developers and businesses working with AI will be watching closely to see how regulations and best practices evolve in response to these emerging challenges.