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Jay Obernolte (R-CA)

CREATE AI Act of 2025

H.R. 2385 · House bill Science, Technology, Communications

A Republican bill with 28 Democratic cosponsors · See all 36 cosponsors

Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill establishes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to foster innovation and expand access to artificial intelligence research. The program aims to provide computational resources, datasets, and educational tools to researchers and students across the United States. It creates a governance structure including a Steering Subcommittee and a Program Management Office within the National Science Foundation. The initiative intends to improve capacity for AI research and support the testing and evaluation of AI systems. By democratizing access, the bill seeks to ensure that the benefits of AI development are shared more broadly.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The act creates a substantial new resource for scientific inquiry and computational capacity.

  • Scored +6

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill explicitly includes small business concerns as eligible entities to access high-level computational resources.

  • Scored +6

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets students through educational tools and technical training.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill includes specific restrictions on users employed by certain foreign countries.