AI Grand Challenges Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Sep 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
The AI Grand Challenges Act of 2024 would authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a program for awarding competitive prizes. These prizes would be for artificial intelligence research and development aimed at solving specific, measurable challenges. These challenges could span areas like national security, cybersecurity, health, energy, environment, and transportation, among others. The program would also include a required prize competition for AI-enabled cancer breakthroughs, with a minimum prize award of $10,000,000.
The program would affect eligible participants, including private entities incorporated and operating in the U.S. and individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Judges for the competitions could include individuals from the private sector. The Director of the National Science Foundation would consult with various federal agencies and seek public input to identify and select these grand challenges.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 6, 2024, and was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It is currently in the status of "Introduced" and did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress. For the bill to proceed, it would need to be considered by the committee, potentially amended, and then voted on by the House. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
6 Sep 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9475 do?
- The AI Grand Challenges Act of 2024 would authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a program for awarding competitive prizes. These prizes would be for artificial intelligence research and development aimed at solving specific, measurable challenges. These challenges could span areas like national security, cybersecurity, health, energy, environment, and transportation, among others. The program would also include a required prize competition for AI-enabled cancer breakthroughs, with a minimum prize award of $10,000,000. The program would affect eligible participants, including private entities incorporated and operating in the U.S. and individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Judges for the competitions could include individuals from the private sector. The Director of the National Science Foundation would consult with various federal agencies and seek public input to identify and select these grand challenges. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 6, 2024, and was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It is currently in the status of "Introduced" and did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress. For the bill to proceed, it would need to be considered by the committee, potentially amended, and then voted on by the House. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 9475 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9475. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9475?
- H.R. 9475 was sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9475?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (6 Sep 2024).
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