LIFT AI Act
Latest action (25 Jun 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.
What this bill does
The LIFT AI Act would direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to make competitive, merit-reviewed awards to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to support research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy programs for kindergarten through 12th grade education. Award funds could be used to develop curricula, teacher training, evaluation tools, and hands-on learning materials focused on helping students and educators understand, use, and critically assess AI technology, including its responsible use and potential risks. The bill also states a "sense of Congress" that AI literacy is important to U.S. competitiveness and national security, and that programs should account for the evolving nature of AI and for building skills as students advance through grade levels.
The bill primarily affects K-12 students, teachers, school administrators, and state and local educational agencies, as well as universities and nonprofits that might apply for NSF funding to create AI education materials and training programs. It does not mandate specific curricula but authorizes NSF to fund efforts developing them.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 26, 2025, by Rep. Thomas Kean and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has since been "Ordered to be Reported" in amended form following a committee vote of 34 to 1, meaning it advanced out of committee with bipartisan support. The next steps would involve consideration by the full House of Representatives, and if passed, referral to the Senate.
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Official summary
Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence Act or the LIFT AI Act
This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to make merit-based grants to institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and consortia of such entities to support artificial intelligence (AI) literacy for K-12 students and educators. Grants may be used for research and development of educational curricula, instructional material, professional development for teachers, and evaluation methods for AI literacy at the K-12 level.
Timeline
25 Jun 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5584 do?
- The LIFT AI Act would direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to make competitive, merit-reviewed awards to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to support research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy programs for kindergarten through 12th grade education. Award funds could be used to develop curricula, teacher training, evaluation tools, and hands-on learning materials focused on helping students and educators understand, use, and critically assess AI technology, including its responsible use and potential risks. The bill also states a "sense of Congress" that AI literacy is important to U.S. competitiveness and national security, and that programs should account for the evolving nature of AI and for building skills as students advance through grade levels. The bill primarily affects K-12 students, teachers, school administrators, and state and local educational agencies, as well as universities and nonprofits that might apply for NSF funding to create AI education materials and training programs. It does not mandate specific curricula but authorizes NSF to fund efforts developing them. The bill was introduced in the House on September 26, 2025, by Rep. Thomas Kean and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has since been "Ordered to be Reported" in amended form following a committee vote of 34 to 1, meaning it advanced out of committee with bipartisan support. The next steps would involve consideration by the full House of Representatives, and if passed, referral to the Senate.
- Has H.R. 5584 become law?
- Not yet. As of 25 Jun 2026, H.R. 5584 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5584?
- H.R. 5584 was sponsored by Rep. Thomas Kean [R-NJ7] (Republican-NJ), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5584?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1. (25 Jun 2026).
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