Bill · H.R. 7826· House(119-HR-7826)
HBCU AI Research Leadership Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "HBCU AI Research Leadership Act," aims to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. It proposes a special allocation of financial assistance specifically for historically Black colleges and universities. These funds are intended to help these institutions establish and support national artificial intelligence research institutes. The legislation also provides a specific definition for historically Black colleges and universities by referencing the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically supports HBCUs, which serve a significant population of African American students and faculty.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill promotes racial equity by mandating that at least ten percent of financial assistance for AI research institutes be allocated to HBCUs.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The bill directs funds specifically toward the establishment and support of national artificial intelligence research institutes at HBCUs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Support for HBCUs: The bill requires the agency head to designate not less than ten percent of financial assistance for eligible historically Black colleges or universities or their consortia to establish and support Institutes (Section 2(a)(1)). This provides a dedicated way for these institutions to participate in artificial intelligence research.
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Institutional Partnerships: The allocation allows for HBCUs to work through consortia, which may include partnerships with other institutions of higher education (Section 2(a)(1)). This can help build broader research networks.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Funding Constraints: The ability to provide these awards is still subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this purpose (Section 2(a)(1)). This means the promised support depends on whether the necessary money has been allocated.
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+5Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Increases Public School Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- 5/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi