Anna Eshoo
DemocratCA · House
PAC Donations Received
$312,500
Biography
Former Representative from California's 16th district (Silicon Valley). Retired in 2024 after serving since 1993. Eshoo was a key voice on AI policy due to her district's concentration of AI companies, balancing industry support with consumer protection advocacy.
AI Policy Stance
Silicon Valley advocate with consumer safeguards. Represented the heart of Silicon Valley and pushed for AI transparency, algorithmic accountability, and consumer protection while supporting innovation.
Committee Assignments
Energy and Commerce
Key Bills & Initiatives
- •Algorithmic Accountability Act
- •Online Privacy Act
- •AI transparency requirements
Key Statements
"As the representative of Silicon Valley, I know AI's promise — but I also know it needs guardrails."
"Transparency is not the enemy of innovation."