In CommitteeFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the 2020 National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act to require the Secretary of Energy to allocate no less than ten percent of AI research institute grants to eligible HBCUs or their consortia. It adds a clear definition of “historically Black college or university” and aims to boost AI research capacity at these institutions. The change is intended to promote equity and broaden participation in national AI research.
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