Pablo Hernández (D-PR)
AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
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, known as the ``AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026'', aims to create a grant program to defend our infrastructure. It directs the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish awards for specific entities. These funds will help develop secure artificial intelligence (AI) cyber-physical testbeds. The purpose of these testbeds is to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks and provide safe training for AI models. The program is intended to run through fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill funds the development of secure AI testbeds to simulate and mitigate grid-scale cyberattacks.
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes $100,000,000 to fund research into AI cyber-physical testbeds and grid security.
- Scored +4
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill explicitly includes Hispanic-serving institutions as eligible entities for the new grant program.
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 Secure Infrastructure: The creation of AI cyber-physical testbeds can be used to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks and train AI models safely (Section 2(a)).
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Regular Oversight and Information Sharing: The Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit annual reports to Congress detailing evolving threats and progress in AI mitigation (Section 2(b)).
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Support for Educational and Scientific Institutions: The bill provides a pathway for institutions of higher education, such as public colleges, community colleges, and Hispanic-serving institutions, as well as National Laboratories, to receive awards (Section 2(a), Section 2(d)).
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.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes $100,000,000 to fund research into AI cyber-physical testbeds and grid security. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill provides grant opportunities for institutions of higher education, including public colleges and community colleges.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes Hispanic-serving institutions as eligible entities for the new grant program. Would students be better off under this? — The bill directs funding toward institutions of higher education, which can support student research and institutional development. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The inclusion of community colleges and Hispanic-serving institutions as eligible entities provides research resources to institutions that serve diverse populations.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill funds the development of secure AI testbeds to simulate and mitigate grid-scale cyberattacks.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically includes Hispanic-serving institutions as eligible entities for the grant program.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — By securing the electric grid via AI testbeds, the bill protects the underlying energy infrastructure required for public transit systems.
- 2/26/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Sam LiccardoDemocrat · California