In CommitteeFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb 9, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the National Science Foundation director to set up a prize‑competition program that identifies major AI research challenges and offers cash awards to U.S. participants who meet defined goals. It covers a wide range of areas—from national security to health, energy, and AI safety—and includes a mandatory cancer‑focused challenge with at least $10 million per winner. The aim is to spur rapid AI innovation and commercialization that benefits the United States.
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