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Anna Eshoo

Anna Eshoo is a former California representative who worked on AI policy during 32 years in Congress. TIME included her on its inaugural 2023 list of influential people in AI. In January 2024, she co-chaired the AI Caucus; in March, she introduced a bill that proposed disclosures for AI-generated media. Her public service began in San Mateo County; after Congress, she joined the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense and serves on the National Democratic Institute board.

Now at
National Democratic Institute
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Timeline

  1. 1982–1992

    From Connecticut to county office

    Born in New Britain, Connecticut, she graduated from Cañada College and the CORO Foundation. She was elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in 1982 and served there for ten years.

  2. 1993–2025

    Three decades in Congress

    She represented Silicon Valley in the U.S. House from 1993 through 2025 and retired as Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee.

  3. 2023

    On TIME’s AI list

    TIME included her among the U.S. representatives on its inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in AI.

  4. January 2024

    Co-chairing the AI Caucus

    In January 2024, she was co-chair of the AI Caucus.

  5. March 2024

    Setting AI disclosure rules

    She introduced H.R. 7766, the Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act, which proposed standards for identifying generative AI content and disclosures on AI-generated audio or visual material.

  6. September 2025

    Joining a biodefense commission

    She joined the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense as a commissioner.

  7. As of October 2026

    Serving on an NDI board

    She is a board member of the National Democratic Institute.

Sources and credits

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  1. Anna Eshoo – SMC Women's Hall of Fame whof.smcgov.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  2. Anna Eshoo Joins Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense - Atlantic Council atlanticcouncil.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  3. TIME Reveals Inaugural TIME100 AI List of the World's Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence prnewswire.com. Checked 14 October 2026.
  4. Balancing AI Risks and Promises with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo - Regulating AI regulatingai.org. Checked 14 October 2026.
  5. Bipartisan House bill seeks labeling and disclosures for AI deepfakes | FedScoop fedscoop.com. Checked 14 October 2026.
  6. Board of Directors | National Democratic Institute ndi.org. Checked 14 October 2026.