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AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026 Introduced Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Feb 9, 2026
In plain language Authorizes the National Science Foundation to identify grand challenges and award competitive prizes for artificial intelligence research and development. Aims to spur innovation on major unsolved AI research problems.
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Legislative history 1 action · newest first Feb 9, 2026 Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Progress Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed (not reached) Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Sen. Cory Booker (D) Prime sponsor
Sen. Mike Rounds (R), Sen. Martin Heinrich (D)
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