Why it matters
The Center for AI Policy Inc. (CAIP) has emerged as a significant voice in AI safety lobbying. The nonprofit has spent nearly half a million dollars since late 2023 using only in-house lobbyists. This direct approach gives them complete control over their messaging on catastrophic AI risks.
By the numbers
CAIP reported $77,591 in Q1 2025 lobbying expenditures, all through internal staff. The organization has filed 9 total disclosures since December 2023, spending $483,720 total.
- Brian Daniel Waldrip: 16+ years House experience, filed 5 disclosures worth $356,219
- Katherine R. Forscey: Tech policy background, filed 8 disclosures worth $531,720
- Jason Ian Green-Lowe: AI-focused, filed 9 disclosures worth $483,720
Broader context
Congress is increasingly focused on AI’s dual nature as opportunity and threat. Recent House Homeland Security and Senate Armed Services hearings highlighted immediate cybersecurity risks and long-term strategic concerns. Members emphasized needs for robust testing and verification standards.
The agenda
CAIP focuses exclusively on “mitigating catastrophic risks from advanced, general-purpose artificial intelligence.” Seven of eight filings mention this identical focus. One disclosure specifically referenced S.2691, the AI Labeling Act of 2023.
Their lobbying covers Computer Industry, Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection, and Science/Technology areas.
Competitive landscape
CAIP operates in a crowded field with technology companies, industry associations, civil society groups, and academic institutions all lobbying on AI. The organization must compete for attention with diverse interests representing different aspects of AI policy.
Between the lines
Congress is advancing multiple AI bills aligning with CAIP’s mission. The H.R.3919 – Advanced AI Security Readiness Act directs NSA to develop AI security playbooks. The H.R.2385 – CREATE AI Act would establish national AI research resources with safety testing provisions.
Members are introducing testing legislation like the TEST AI Act and VET AI Act. Bipartisan AI Whistleblower Protection Act proposals are gaining traction.
The bottom line
CAIP has established a focused lobbying operation at a critical moment for AI policy. With bipartisan congressional interest in AI safety and experienced lobbyists, they’re positioned to influence the regulatory framework. Their challenge remains translating general AI concerns into specific policy wins.