**Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticized for Voting on Trump’s Bill Without Fully Reading It**

Amid widespread criticism, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene admitted she failed to thoroughly read former President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB) before casting her vote in its favor. The revelation came after Greene disclosed that had she known about a specific provision within the bill, she would have voted against it.

Greene's confession centered on an unnoticed section spanning pages 278-279 of the bill, which prevents states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems for the next decade. Expressing her regret on social media platform X, Greene emphasized her opposition to this provision, citing it as a violation of state rights. "Full transparency, I did not know about this section. I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in there," Greene wrote.

Democratic colleagues quickly responded with disbelief and criticism. Representative Eric Swalwell bluntly remarked, "You have one job. To. Read. The. Fucking. Bill." Echoing a similar sentiment, Representative Ted Lieu noted he had thoroughly reviewed the AI clause and voted against the bill, advising, "PRO TIP: It's helpful to read stuff before voting on it." Representative Mark Pocan was even more direct, urging Greene to take responsibility for her oversight.

The overlooked AI provision, added shortly before the bill's markup, blocks state and local governments from enacting laws regulating AI models for ten years, unless to facilitate their deployment. This sweeping restriction covers facial recognition systems, generative AI, and automated decision-making tools used in sectors like hiring and housing—posing a challenge for states that have already enacted relevant safeguards.

This incident has spotlighted the broader issue of lawmakers not fully reviewing comprehensive legislation. Another notable instance involved Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska, who faced backlash at a town hall after admitting ignorance of a provision limiting federal judges' enforcement powers when he voted for the bill.

Unexpected critics of Trump's bill also emerged, including tech mogul Elon Musk, who labeled the legislation a "disgusting abomination" and highlighted its contribution to a projected $2.5 trillion budget deficit.

Democratic representatives further underscored harmful aspects of the bill, such as significant cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs. Representative Delia Ramirez pointed out that Greene had overlooked consequences directly impacting her constituents, stating, "If you had read the bill, you would've also seen that 149,705 of your constituents could lose their Medicaid."

Confronted with these critiques, Greene has now called on the Senate to remove the AI provision, warning of the unpredictable advancements AI may achieve in the coming decade.