A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.
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Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The LIFT AI Act aims to improve educational efforts regarding artificial intelligence literacy for K-12 students. The bill establishes a policy to promote AI proficiency by integrating AI into education and providing training for educators. Through this act, the Director of the National Science Foundation may award funds to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations. These funds are intended to support the development of curricula, instructional materials, and teacher professional development. The goal is to prepare a workforce that can use and create the next generation of AI technology.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill focuses on providing K-12 students with essential AI literacy skills for their future.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill directly enhances student learning through new curricula, hands-on tools, and modern skill development.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill prepares the next generation of workers with technological skills relevant to the modern economy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Development of Educational Resources: The bill allows for the creation of K-12 curricula, instructional materials, and evaluation methods to promote AI literacy (Section 2(b)). This can help students gain essential abilities and competencies.
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Professional Growth for Educators: The act supports professional learning opportunities and development courses for State and local educational agencies, principals, and educators (Section 2(c)(2) and Section 2(c)(4)). This includes mentoring and training to enhance proficiency and promote the responsible use of AI.
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Improved Student Skills: By fostering early exposure to AI concepts, the bill aims to help students develop the knowledge to use AI effectively, critically interpret outputs, solve problems, and mitigate potential risks (Section 2(a)(3) and Section 2(e)(1)).
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Hands-on Learning: The bill provides for the development of hands-on learning tools to assist in improving AI literacy (Section 2(c)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill focuses on providing K-12 students with essential AI literacy skills for their future. Would students be better off under this? — The bill directly enhances student learning through new curricula, hands-on tools, and modern skill development. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill prepares the next generation of workers with technological skills relevant to the modern economy. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Expanding access to AI literacy in K-12 education can help provide future economic opportunities to all students.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill provides for awards to develop K-12 curricula, instructional materials, and teacher professional development. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes the National Science Foundation Director to award funds for research into AI educational curricula and tools.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By fostering AI literacy and a skilled workforce, the bill seeks to drive technological innovation and economic leadership. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to develop an AI-ready workforce to support future innovation and productivity.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill emphasizes maintaining US leadership as adversaries pursue AI for surveillance and competition.
- 6/25/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Derek TranDemocrat · California
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