Congressional Staffers Are So Lazy That They’re Using AI to Write New Laws

The Office of the Legislative Counsel, which is responsible for drafting United States federal legislation, is facing an influx of AI-generated content submitted by constituents. These low-quality, automated messages are creating significant administrative burdens for staff tasked with processing public input. Because this office is critical to the legislative process, the rise of AI-driven spam threatens to complicate how lawmakers manage and respond to legitimate constituent concerns.