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H.R. 5584119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jun 25, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The LIFT AI Act would let the National Science Foundation award grants to develop AI education programs for K-12 schools.
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The LIFT AI Act directs the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to colleges, universities, and nonprofits to develop AI education programs for K-12 schools. Grant funds could support classroom lessons, teacher training, assessment tools, and professional development, or be used to update existing curricula with AI content.
The bill affects K-12 public schools, teachers, administrators, and students nationwide, as well as universities and nonprofits eligible to apply for the grants.
The bill does not require any school to teach AI; it creates a federal funding structure meant to encourage and expand AI education efforts across the country.
The bill establishes a competitive federal grant program through the National Science Foundation, though the summary does not specify a funding amount.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.