SATIRE: Senator Proudly Introduces Bill Written Entirely by ChatGPT, Admits He Didn’t Read It Either

Lawmakers embrace ChatGPT-generated legislation, signaling a new era of human-free democracy

Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D August 23, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a display of technological trust and political convenience, several Senators joined together to unveil a new bill Thursday. This wouldn't normally make front page news however this bill was written entirely by ChatGPT. In a candid admission, the sponsoring Senators admitted to reporters that they had not read a single page. "If we have to read, review and edit it, that makes it no different than the regular way of doing things," one of the Senators stated.

The 1,200-page Efficient Governance and Modern Innovation Act, drafted by artificial intelligence, is said to include proposals ranging from mandatory national nap times to requiring all public libraries to install espresso bars. When asked about potential human oversight, the lead sponsor shrugged, “Look, voters don’t read bills, senators don’t read bills, and frankly, lobbyists barely glance at them either. Why should we break tradition now?”

The head sponsor's announcement marks what experts are calling a “milestone in post-literacy governance,” where AI-generated legislation could replace the centuries-old, human-driven legislative process.

“At least if ChatGPT writes it, we avoid the usual 547 pages of pork belly addendums for private golf resorts, Maldives vacations, and water parks” said one Senate staffer on condition of anonymity.

Political analysts, however, have voiced concern about the potential ramifications of completely automated legislation. A professor of political science at Georgetown University, warned, “If lawmakers cannot review the text, we have effectively outsourced democracy to predictive text algorithms. While Congress has always struggled with oversight, this is a radical acceleration.”

The lead sponsor remained undeterred during a press briefing Thursday afternoon. “The people elected me to save time, not read. If ChatGPT can draft my speeches, emails, and now my legislation, I might not even need to show up anymore. Democracy runs smoother without the legislators in the building,” he said.

When pressed about the possibility that AI could inadvertently insert absurd provisions, such as making pizza a national currency or banning vowels, the senator responded with a smile: “That’s tomorrow’s problem. And if tomorrow’s problem is written by ChatGPT, I won’t read it then either, nor will the rest of the government or citizens, so how much trouble could it really cause?”

The senator’s AI-driven initiative has sparked a wider conversation about the role of technology in governance. Supporters argue that automation could eliminate human error and partisan obstruction, while critics worry about accountability, transparency, and the ethical implications of letting a machine draft the nation’s laws.

As Congress continues to struggle with staffing shortages, public apathy and increasingly complex legislation, this AI experiment may foreshadow a future where algorithms, not elected representatives, shape American policy.