Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Legislators:
60.1%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
High
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forLegislators
$108,510 median salary•305,100 annual openings•SOC Code: 11-1031.00
Legislators are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
Legislators are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the heart of the job, which includes listening to constituents, negotiating with colleagues, and making judgment calls on complex issues, is deeply human work that AI simply cannot replicate. O*NET rates the core legislative tasks as only about 2% automatable, and voters expect real, accountable human representation, which creates a natural barrier to AI replacement.
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This role is mostly resilient
Legislators are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the heart of the job, which includes listening to constituents, negotiating with colleagues, and making judgment calls on complex issues, is deeply human work that AI simply cannot replicate. O*NET rates the core legislative tasks as only about 2% automatable, and voters expect real, accountable human representation, which creates a natural barrier to AI replacement.
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Latest AI news for Legislators
These articles highlight the increasing role of legislators in shaping AI policy, crucial for students considering a career in this field. For instance, Anthropic's proposed AI safety bill shows how lawmakers must navigate complex regulations to ensure AI technology is safe and beneficial. Additionally, the push for better data on AI's workforce impacts underscores the need for legislators to understand and address the implications of AI on employment. Engaging with these developments can provide students with insights into creating resilient policies that balance innovation with public safety.
Anthropic quietly pitches its own AI safety bill to lawmakers
www.politico.com • 10/17/2026
Representatives for the artificial intelligence giant Anthropic have quietly pitched Capitol Hill lawmakers on a draft bill to regulate...
Anthropic Pitches a $1B AI Safety Bill to Lawmakers [2026]
tech-insider.org • 10/17/2026
Anthropic has quietly handed U.S. lawmakers a draft bill that would let Washington block a frontier AI model's release only in narrow,...
Virginia lawmakers weigh stronger AI oversight
www.12onyourside.com • 10/14/2026
Virginia lawmakers are looking at ways to strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence after a new report found gaps in employee training...
Lawmakers urge Hochul to act sooner rather than later on AI tech bills
spectrumlocalnews.com • 9/20/2026
The bill would require businesses to report certain information to the state Department of Labor breaking on how AI is affecting employment...
Lawmakers want better data on AI’s workforce impacts
rollcall.com • 7/29/2026
The bill would allow the Labor Department to hire experts in AI and require the department to set up an AI Workforce Research Hub, monitor how...
More Career Info
Career: Legislators
They create and vote on laws to help solve community problems and improve the lives of people in their area.
Parent Careers
Employment & Wage Data
* Data estimated from parent occupation
Median Wage
$108,510
Jobs (2025)
3,904,100
Growth (2025-35)
+4.9%
Annual Openings
305,100
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.
2
Attend receptions, dinners, and conferences to meet people, exchange views and information, and develop working relationships.
3
Represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.
4
Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
5
Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
6
Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.
7
Negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
