SHRM ADVOCACY ALERT
2026 SHRM AI Policy Activation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming how Americans work—from hiring and training to how organizations operate and grow. As AI adoption accelerates, it is critical that policymakers take a thoughtful, workplace-centered approach that supports innovation while preparing workers and employers for the future.
SHRM is leading the development of a national AI policy framework for the workplace, grounded in real-world employer and workforce experience. This framework promotes a balanced approach—one that provides clear, consistent standards for employers, protects workers in high-impact use cases, and invests in workforce readiness and reskilling.
Without a consistent federal approach, a patchwork of state and local regulations risks creating confusion for employers, limiting innovation, and leaving workers behind. Now is the time to get this right.
Take Action
We are calling on SHRM members to lend their voice as constituents and workplace leaders by contacting their Members of Congress.
By participating in this campaign, you will:
- Share your perspective on how AI is impacting your workplace and community
- Encourage Congress to support a national, workplace-centered AI framework
- Advocate for policies that promote responsible innovation and workforce readiness
- Support key bipartisan legislation, including the Workforce of the Future Act and the Economy of the Future Commission Act
Your voice matters. As a SHRM member and a constituent, you bring real-world insight into how work is changing — and how policy can support better outcomes for both workers and workplaces.
Take a moment to send a message to your elected officials and help shape the future of work.
Learn More
Explore SHRM’s comprehensive AI framework for the modern workplace, outlining eight key principles to guide federal policymakers in advancing responsible innovation, strengthening workforce readiness, and providing clear, practical standards for employers.
Learn how SHRM is engaging with policymakers to shape a consistent, national approach to workplace AI—emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity, workforce investment, and a balanced path forward for workers and employers.
Review SHRM’s key policy priorities and messaging on artificial intelligence, including real-world insights on how AI is transforming the workplace, the need for a consistent federal framework, and practical policy solutions that support responsible adoption, workforce readiness, and long-term economic competitiveness.