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HR 5584 Cleared committee

Authorizes the National Science Foundation to fund research and materials that help K-12 schools teach students and educators about artificial intelligence.

Official title: LIFT AI Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced 26-SEP-2025
Referred 26-SEP-2025
Approved by committee 25-JUN-2026
Key points
  • Allows the National Science Foundation Director to make competitive awards to colleges, nonprofits, or consortia for developing AI literacy curricula, teaching materials, teacher training, and evaluation methods at the K-12 level
  • Lists permitted uses of award funds, including curriculum development, professional learning for educators and school leaders, hands-on learning tools, and adding AI literacy to existing courses
  • Defines AI literacy as age-appropriate knowledge and ability to use AI effectively, interpret its outputs, solve problems, and mitigate risks
  • Lets the Director carry out the program through new or existing NSF programs
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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in House, 26-SEP-2025).

CRS is the Library of Congress's nonpartisan research office. Read it on congress.gov
Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Education

Sponsor Thomas H. Kean (R-NJ) Cosponsors · 8
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