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# 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.

Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary

Amends the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the OSTP Director to set up a prize competition program related to AI.

Model-rated AI relevance 80%: It sets up federal funding incentives for AI research. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)

research funding

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Sponsored by

[Nicholas BegichRepublican AK](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001323)

Data as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json)

## Progress

1.  Introduced
    
    Jun 29, 2026
    
2.  Reported by committee
    
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3.  Passed House
    
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4.  Passed Senate
    
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5.  Became law
    
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Latest action · June 29, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z