As a first step, Congress should pass a new AI tax, both to slow down job loss and to fund a jobs program that makes sure we do not leave millions without work.
Pass a new AI tax on providers and use the revenue to fund a jobs program for displaced workers.
Occurrences
As a first step, Congress should pass a new AI tax, both to slow down job loss and to fund a jobs program that makes sure we do not leave millions without work.
To impose a tax on artificial intelligence token usage and establish a Work Protection Administration within the Department of Labor, and for other purposes.
Evidence
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Casar argued that Congress should pass a new AI tax on AI providers and use the revenue to fund a jobs program for unemployed Americans.
Assessments
As of June 19, 2026, there is no evidence in the record that Congress enacted a new federal AI tax on providers or created the promised jobs program funded by that tax. The cited May 28, 2026 House op-ed shows Casar was still urging Congress to pass the policy, which supports that this was an active proposal rather than a completed result. Because Casar is still serving in federal office and the available evidence shows advocacy but not enactment or a clearly failed legislative push he materially led, the best judgment is unresolved rather than delivered, partial, or never.