A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Growing University AI Research for Defense Act or the GUARD Act. It allows the Secretary of Defense to set up at least one National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institute at an eligible host institution. These institutes will focus on artificial intelligence research and development for national security and defense. They will build partnerships between public and private groups, including schools and startup companies. The bill authorizes financial assistance for these institutes through a competitive review process. This financial assistance lasts for a five-year period and can be renewed for one additional five-year period.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide financial assistance for artificial intelligence research and development.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill supports workforce development in artificial intelligence related disciplines to enhance national security.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill provides for research and education activities that can benefit students in artificial intelligence disciplines.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b)(5) supports workforce development in artificial intelligence related disciplines in the United States, which could help people gain new job skills.
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Section 2(c)(2)(F) involves outreach and engagement to broaden participation in artificial intelligence research and the artificial intelligence workforce, which may open up new opportunities for individuals.
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Section 2(b)(2) establishes partnerships among public and private organizations, including institutions of higher education and community colleges, which can benefit students and educational institutions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide financial assistance for artificial intelligence research and development. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes financial assistance to senior military colleges for research and education activities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports workforce development in artificial intelligence related disciplines to enhance national security. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill encourages partnerships between institutes and startup companies to create innovation ecosystems.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides for research and education activities that can benefit students in artificial intelligence disciplines. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The emphasis on industry partnerships may benefit high-income earners in the technology and defense sectors.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill focuses on artificial intelligence research to solve national security and defense challenges.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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