H.R.8516

American Leadership in AI Act

Introduced·4/27/26

American Leadership in AI Act: AI standards, workforce development, education, and research initiatives.

The American Leadership in AI Act aims to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) standards, workforce development, education, and research. It mandates the National Science Foundation to support STEM Teachers Corps and Computer Science for All programs. The Act establishes a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to support AI research and development. It also creates a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Council to promote AI innovation and responsible use.

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Science, Space, And Technology Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 27

House

Introduced in House

Apr 27

House

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.