Expanding AI Voices Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jan 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
This bill, the Expanding AI Voices Act, would direct the National Science Foundation to award grants to eligible institutions. These grants would support research, education, and workforce development in artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to increase the nation's capacity in AI research and development by building partnerships and supporting institutions.
The bill specifically targets institutions that are not among the top 100 in federal research and development expenditures, as well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, minority-serving institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. These institutions, or consortia of them, could use the grant funds for activities like developing AI research programs, recruiting faculty, supporting graduate students, providing access to research resources, and integrating ethical AI practices into education.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 20, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee.
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Timeline
20 Jan 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7158 do?
- This bill, the Expanding AI Voices Act, would direct the National Science Foundation to award grants to eligible institutions. These grants would support research, education, and workforce development in artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to increase the nation's capacity in AI research and development by building partnerships and supporting institutions. The bill specifically targets institutions that are not among the top 100 in federal research and development expenditures, as well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, minority-serving institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. These institutions, or consortia of them, could use the grant funds for activities like developing AI research programs, recruiting faculty, supporting graduate students, providing access to research resources, and integrating ethical AI practices into education. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 20, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee.
- Has H.R. 7158 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7158. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7158?
- H.R. 7158 was sponsored by Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7158?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (20 Jan 2026).
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