Bill · H.R. 5466· House(119-HR-5466)
GUARD Act
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Ronny Jackson
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Growing University AI Research for Defense Act or the GUARD Act. It allows the Secretary of Defense to set up at least one National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institute at an eligible host institution. These institutes will focus on artificial intelligence research and development for national security and defense. They will build partnerships between public and private groups, including schools and startup companies. The bill authorizes financial assistance for these institutes through a competitive review process. This financial assistance lasts for a five-year period and can be renewed for one additional five-year period.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more money into scientific research?+6
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide financial assistance for artificial intelligence research and development.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill supports workforce development in artificial intelligence related disciplines to enhance national security.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill provides for research and education activities that can benefit students in artificial intelligence disciplines.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b)(5) supports workforce development in artificial intelligence related disciplines in the United States, which could help people gain new job skills.
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Section 2(c)(2)(F) involves outreach and engagement to broaden participation in artificial intelligence research and the artificial intelligence workforce, which may open up new opportunities for individuals.
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Section 2(b)(2) establishes partnerships among public and private organizations, including institutions of higher education and community colleges, which can benefit students and educational institutions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6Increases Public School Funding+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For High Income Households+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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