Nicholas Begich (R-AK)
To amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a prize competition program relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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 seeks to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. It directs the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to create a prize competition program focused on artificial intelligence. The program aims to speed up AI development and solve specific research and commercialization challenges. The Director will establish a list of priorities, which could include areas like advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and border security. Additionally, the bill authorizes certain agency heads to carry out research and development investment initiatives. All such programs are scheduled to terminate five years after the bill's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill establishes a prize competition program to stimulate AI research and development.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill prioritizes developing AI-related cybersecurity and protecting intellectual property from foreign adversaries.
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill prioritizes AI solutions to detect fentanyl, illicit contraband, and illegal activities at the border.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancing Technology and Research: The bill aims to expedite the development of artificial intelligence systems and stimulate research that solves specific, well-defined challenges (Section 5107(a)).
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Economic and Industrial Benefits: Investment initiatives are required to have a positive impact on U.S. economic competitiveness and provide benefits to United States industry (Section 5107(c)(2)(A)).
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Improved Manufacturing and Safety: The list of priorities includes using AI to overcome barriers in advanced manufacturing, specifically mentioning areas like worker safety (Section 5107(b)(2)(E)).
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Enhanced National Security and Border Safety: The bill identifies priorities such as improving border security through the detection of fentanyl, illicit contraband, and illegal activities (Section 5107(b)(2)(G)).
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Infrastructure Modernization: One priority is to use AI to modernize code and software systems used in the Federal Government and critical infrastructure (Section 5107(b)(2)(J)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Program Duration: The prize competition programs established under this section are set to terminate five years after the date of the bill's enactment (Section 5107(e)).
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill seeks to boost U.S. economic competitiveness through targeted AI investment and prize competitions. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to stimulate AI research and commercialization, which can drive industrial growth and new job opportunities. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The focus on commercialization and industrial benefit can support the broader business ecosystem.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill aims to benefit United States industry through technological advancement. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes worker safety as a potential priority for AI-driven manufacturing improvements.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill establishes a prize competition program to stimulate AI research and development.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill prioritizes developing AI-related cybersecurity and protecting intellectual property from foreign adversaries.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill prioritizes AI solutions to detect fentanyl, illicit contraband, and illegal activities at the border.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — One priority is developing AI solutions to reduce energy consumption in data-efficient models. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill targets the modernization of software used in critical infrastructure.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires agency heads to publish award and program information on Challenge.gov.
- 6/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California