Bill · H.R. 7158· House(119-HR-7158)
Expanding AI Voices Act
- Introduced
- 1/20/2026
- Last activity
- 1/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Expanding AI Voices Act aims to support a diverse interdisciplinary research community focused on artificial intelligence. It directs the National Science Foundation to make competitive awards to specific higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations. These funds are intended to increase AI capacity and partnerships in the United States. The bill specifically targets institutions that are not among the top 100 in federal research and development expenditures. It also focuses on expanding opportunities for populations historically underrepresented in STEM.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this put more money into scientific research?+8
The bill directs the National Science Foundation to award competitive funds for artificial intelligence research and development.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill provides specific support for historically Black colleges and universities to expand AI research.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill explicitly includes Tribal Colleges and Universities as eligible institutions for AI capacity building.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded AI Research and Education: The bill allows for the development or expansion of research programs, faculty recruitment, and the creation of bridge programs for post-baccalaureate students (Section 2, subsection (g)(4)).
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Increased Access to Resources: Recipients can use funds to provide or broker access to essential research resources such as computing, networking, data facilities, and software engineering support (Section 2, subsection (g)(4)(D)).
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Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups: The bill focuses on increasing AI capacity for populations historically underrepresented in STEM and seeks to engage participants from underserved communities (Section 2, subsection (g)(1) and (g)(5)(B)).
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Support for Specific Institutions: Funding is directed toward institutions including historically Black colleges and universities, minority-serving institutions, and Tribal Colleges or Universities (Section 2, subsection (g)(2)).
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Integration of Ethics: The bill provides for activities that integrate ethical and responsible practices and principles into artificial intelligence education programs (Section 2, subsection (g)(4)(G)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Students+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8Improves College Affordability+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7
- 5/26/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan