Jobs and Workforce Disruption

Introduced the Tech Diplomacy Training Act to ensure all Foreign Service officers receive training on STEM concepts prior to being stationed abroad to be "ready"; introduced the Industries of the Future Act which would increase capacity for research programs of federal govt. that focus on industries like AI

Reintroduced the No Robot Bosses Act with Deluzio to protect workers from AI-based hiring discrimination, require disclosure when automated decision systems are used, and mandate training on responsible use; "very worried" about AI more broadly per House AI Task Force comments.

Introduced the Workers' Right to Training Act, which would require 180-day notice when AI/automation changes jobs and 270-day notice for elimination, mandatory employer-paid training, and severance. Founded "Dignity of Work Institute" think tank in 2025 focused on workers in the automation era.

Asserts that if American models keep its lead over China, the American people will be able to decide the rules of the road and enact protections for workers against displacement

Co-introduced GUARD Act to establish National Security and Defense AI Institute; supports defense AI readiness and research workforce development

Co-introduced with Bonamici and Moylan the No Robot Bosses Act to protect workers from AI-based hiring discrimination, require disclosure when automated decision systems are used, and mandate training on responsible use; also co-introduced Stop Spying Bosses Act on workplace surveillance.

Independent candidate (software architect / small business owner). Campaign explicitly references making "advanced technologies accessible to youth and small businesses," massively expanding skills-based training, and building Ohio's advanced manufacturing ecosystem for "this new era." Supports apprenticeships and vocational training partnerships.

Campaign platform explicitly lists "job training for AI-displaced workers" alongside affordable college and trade schools. Supports public investment in retraining as AI displaces workers.

Advocates for AI literacy and STEM education from early childhood through adult training programs to fill the gap of AI-aligned roles; says that in order to harness the full potential of AI, there must be a comprehensive ecosystem that addresses workforce development

Met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about universal basic income as a response to AI labor disruption; notes early predictions focused on factory workers and truck drivers; said that AI displacement is no longer a problem limited to blue-collar workers but everyone

Released a report and launched an investigation emphasizing the need for transparency and clarity regarding the impact of AI on American jobs following historic layoffs.

Chair of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; held a showcase titled "AI in Education" which featured businesses across the country utilizing AI to enhance education for all students.

Says on candidate website that with increasing automation threatening traditional jobs, UBI provides a solution by decoupling income from employment, ensuring no one is left behind"

Warned "AI is going to replace a vast array of human jobs" and that in her manufacturing district AI could replace many jobs and leave it with high unemployment.

Proposes a federal AI Workforce Transition Fund, wage insurance, mid-career retraining programs, paid reskilling pathways, and small-business AI adoption grants

Insists tech companies investing in Nebraska commit to local job creation and tech development, not just passive infrastructure; wants workforce benefit as a condition of investment

Frames AI primarily as a productivity/competitiveness tool. Lead sponsor of RAISE Act to incorporate AI literacy into K-12 standards so American students "know how to responsibly use these tools to succeed in the classroom and the workforce." Cosponsored CREATE AI Act for research infrastructure and AI for Mainstreet Act for small-business adoption. No public position on automation displacement or worker bargaining.

Talks about leading high-tech working training efforts in the age of automation, robotics, and AI

Showed concern on how AI could rapidly replace white-collar jobs in an Arkansas Democrat Gazette article.

Asserts that there should be federal safeguards to ensure AI doesn't lead to mass displacement of workers

Has emphasized workforce preparation for AI shifts; has cited estimates that "85% of jobs by 2030 have not been created yet" and discussed AI policy at U. Cincinnati 1819 Hub event with Sen. Moreno.

Co-led reintroduction of the AI Civil Rights Act to ban algorithmic discrimination; stated "Discrimination is illegal when it's done by a person and it should be just as illegal when it's done by an algorithm"; also leads House version of the BIAS Act with Sen. Markey requiring civil rights offices in every federal AI-using agency.

Views AI as a powerful tool that should empower Americans, not replace them; asserts that when used responsibly, AI can improve workplace efficiency and reduce dangerous tasks

Joined Wyden and Markey on Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems (BIAS) Act mandating every federal agency that uses/funds/oversees AI have a civil rights office; warned "AI has the potential to exacerbate discrimination and inequality" and federal agencies need safeguards.

Discussed how community colleges can prepare U.S. workers for AI in House Science Committee remarks; framed AI workforce readiness as an economic imperative. No specific legislation.

Campaign platform centers an automation/AI-displacement framing: "the billionaire class is growing richer by eliminating jobs, and they must help pay to retrain workers and support a society increasingly run by robots." Supports worker retraining, strong labor unions, and progressive taxation tied to automation gains.

Says that AI groups should work hand in hand with labor leaders to ensure the work force and our economy handles AI integration to the benefit of working class Americans, not just corporations and billionaires

Working Group Chair of the New Democrat Coalition Workforce & Education Working Group which says to "integrate AI into U.S. education so American workers are at the forefront of developing and deploying these technologies, as well as prepare to create and fill the new jobs they will generate" and "utilize AI in partnership with government and labor organizations to both better understand the types of jobs and skills that will be in-demand in the future and prepare workers to use new technologies."

Says Congress should prevent AI from becoming a tool to undercut wages or replace workers without accountability

Rep. Ross visited Wake Tech Community College to learn more of a National Science Foundation grant to prepare students for "Industry 5.0," focusing on human-centered manufacturing that combines human talent with AI, robotics, and advanced technology.

Believes that the U.S. must support AI literacy and technical skills to advance the workforce

Introduced the Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act that supports training programs to ensure workers aren't left behind as automation accelerates

Concerned about AI and automation's labor market impacts not properly addressed by policies

Former Lt. Governor supports workforce development and training for AI; advocates pro-worker solutions ensuring workers have a seat at the table in determining how AI is implemented in workplaces

On HASC CITI subcommittee (cyber, innovative tech, AI); co-led bipartisan CyberCorps Enhancement Act with Connolly to expand federal cyber/AI scholarship program; sits on House Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Advocates for investing in STEM education to foster the next eneration of responsible tech leaders; wants to protect workers from invasive AI surveillance in the workplace

Involved in upskilling Mississippi, particularly rural Mississippi

Says Government should require accountability when AI is used in hiring or insurance; advocates for investing in training and workforce development

Concerned AI will displace workers and people will "fall through the cracks"; calls for training opportunities and support for career transitions; also sees opportunity if U.S. takes leadership role in AI development