Burlison and Timmons Announce Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Influencing American Prosperity

April 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) and Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) today announced a roundtable on “Artificial Intelligence and American Power: Leadership, Security, and Prosperity.” During the roundtable, members will examine the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in determining the future of American economic growth, labor productivity, and industrial competitiveness. The roundtable will also highlight how AI dominance is crucial for national defense, shaping intelligence analysis, cyber operations, and deterrence against foreign adversaries, and how AI industry growth is constrained by limits in semiconductor manufacturing, skilled labor, and reliable energy infrastructure needed to power it. “AI is the way of the future, and America must continue to develop and advance it if we want to remain competitive in the global arena. President Trump has led the way in growing our AI capabilities and it is crucial for Congress to follow his lead to keep our economy and national security strong. We look forward to hearing from participants on how we can use AI to promote American dominance and the steps Congress can take to relieve the strains on AI that hinder economic growth,” said the Subcommittee Chairmen. WHAT: Joint Subcommittee roundtable on “Artificial Intelligence and American Power: Leadership, Security, and Prosperity” DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2026 TIME: 2:00 P.M. EDT LOCATION: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Robert Atkinson , Founder and President, ITIF Dr. Chris Mattmann , Chief Data and AI Officer, UCLA Charles Crain , Managing Vice President of Policy, National Association of Manufacturers Mark Beall , President of Government Affairs, AI Policy Network Jahmy Hindman , Chief Technology Officer, John Deere Lukas Czinger , Chief Executive Officer, Divergent Technologies WATCH: The roundtable is open to the public and will be livestreamed here .