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Lawler Introduces Legislation to Protect Children From Harmful AI Companion Chatbots
January 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:

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Lawler Introduces Legislation to Protect Children From Harmful AI Companion Chatbots

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Washington, D.C. - 1/27/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act, bipartisan legislation to protect minors from the growing risks posed by AI companion chatbots.

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