Bill · H.R. 9506· House(119-HR-9506)
To amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a prize competition program relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/29/2026
- Last activity
- 6/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Nicholas Begich
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. It directs the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to create a prize competition program focused on artificial intelligence. The program aims to speed up AI development and solve specific research and commercialization challenges. The Director will establish a list of priorities, which could include areas like advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and border security. Additionally, the bill authorizes certain agency heads to carry out research and development investment initiatives. All such programs are scheduled to terminate five years after the bill's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill establishes a prize competition program to stimulate AI research and development.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill prioritizes developing AI-related cybersecurity and protecting intellectual property from foreign adversaries.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill prioritizes AI solutions to detect fentanyl, illicit contraband, and illegal activities at the border.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancing Technology and Research: The bill aims to expedite the development of artificial intelligence systems and stimulate research that solves specific, well-defined challenges (Section 5107(a)).
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Economic and Industrial Benefits: Investment initiatives are required to have a positive impact on U.S. economic competitiveness and provide benefits to United States industry (Section 5107(c)(2)(A)).
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Improved Manufacturing and Safety: The list of priorities includes using AI to overcome barriers in advanced manufacturing, specifically mentioning areas like worker safety (Section 5107(b)(2)(E)).
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Enhanced National Security and Border Safety: The bill identifies priorities such as improving border security through the detection of fentanyl, illicit contraband, and illegal activities (Section 5107(b)(2)(G)).
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Infrastructure Modernization: One priority is to use AI to modernize code and software systems used in the Federal Government and critical infrastructure (Section 5107(b)(2)(J)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Program Duration: The prize competition programs established under this section are set to terminate five years after the date of the bill's enactment (Section 5107(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Union Workers+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+2Improves Public Transit+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 6/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California