Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants
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Latest action (3 Dec 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 6402, the "Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants" Act, would direct the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to create a grant program supporting research into safe artificial intelligence models and AI safety practices. Before implementing the program, the NAS Director would be required to develop guiding principles and ethical considerations, working with input from industry, government, academia, and other technology stakeholders through a public comment process.
The bill primarily affects the National Academy of Sciences, which would administer the program, as well as researchers, academic institutions, and technology companies that might apply for or benefit from the grants. Within one year of enactment, the NAS Director would have to submit a detailed proposal to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This proposal must evaluate existing AI models' safety features, identify areas needing further research, propose a budget and appropriations request, outline a timeline, and describe how grants would be solicited, awarded, and evaluated for success.
The bill was introduced on December 3, 2025, by Rep. Kevin Kiley and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been considered by that committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President before taking effect.
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Timeline
3 Dec 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6402 do?
- H.R. 6402, the "Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants" Act, would direct the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to create a grant program supporting research into safe artificial intelligence models and AI safety practices. Before implementing the program, the NAS Director would be required to develop guiding principles and ethical considerations, working with input from industry, government, academia, and other technology stakeholders through a public comment process. The bill primarily affects the National Academy of Sciences, which would administer the program, as well as researchers, academic institutions, and technology companies that might apply for or benefit from the grants. Within one year of enactment, the NAS Director would have to submit a detailed proposal to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This proposal must evaluate existing AI models' safety features, identify areas needing further research, propose a budget and appropriations request, outline a timeline, and describe how grants would be solicited, awarded, and evaluated for success. The bill was introduced on December 3, 2025, by Rep. Kevin Kiley and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been considered by that committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President before taking effect.
- Has H.R. 6402 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6402. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6402?
- H.R. 6402 was sponsored by Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3] (R-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6402?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (3 Dec 2025).
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