Public First Action, a bipartisan 501(c)(4) nonprofit founded in 2025 by former Representatives Brad Carson and Chris Stewart, has raised approximately $80 million across its network to push for stronger AI regulations in the US. The single largest disclosed donation came from Anthropic, which contributed $20 million in February 2026. The organization’s network, including three affiliated super PACs, has raised nearly $50 million toward a target that initially ranged from $50 to $75 million for midterm activities in 2026. Public First Action was created as a counterweight to pro-deregulation movements like super PACs such as Leading the Future. Its policy priorities include AI transparency, export controls on advanced chips, and opposing federal preemption of state AI laws. The organization is actively backing candidates in 2026 midterm races across New Jersey, Nebraska, Tennessee, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.