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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Jun 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 9506 would amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, working with the National Science and Technology Council and an interagency committee, to establish a federal prize competition program on artificial intelligence within one year of enactment. The program would set annually updated priorities—covering areas such as microelectronics, algorithm design, AI safety and interpretability, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, border security, and energy efficiency—with public problem statements, success metrics, and awards posted on Challenge.gov. It also authorizes the Commerce and Transportation Departments and the National Science Foundation to run related challenge-based research initiatives, with a requirement that funded research occur in the United States. The program would sunset after five years.
The bill primarily affects federal science and technology agencies, researchers, companies, and other entities that might compete for AI-related prizes, as well as congressional committees that would receive award notifications and biennial progress reports. It also directs the Government Accountability Office to study existing and new prize competition programs and report findings to relevant House and Senate committees within set deadlines.
The bill was introduced on June 29, 2026, by Rep. Nicholas Begich III with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been voted on, and no further action has occurred beyond this initial referral.
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Timeline
29 Jun 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9506 do?
- H.R. 9506 would amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, working with the National Science and Technology Council and an interagency committee, to establish a federal prize competition program on artificial intelligence within one year of enactment. The program would set annually updated priorities—covering areas such as microelectronics, algorithm design, AI safety and interpretability, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, border security, and energy efficiency—with public problem statements, success metrics, and awards posted on Challenge.gov. It also authorizes the Commerce and Transportation Departments and the National Science Foundation to run related challenge-based research initiatives, with a requirement that funded research occur in the United States. The program would sunset after five years. The bill primarily affects federal science and technology agencies, researchers, companies, and other entities that might compete for AI-related prizes, as well as congressional committees that would receive award notifications and biennial progress reports. It also directs the Government Accountability Office to study existing and new prize competition programs and report findings to relevant House and Senate committees within set deadlines. The bill was introduced on June 29, 2026, by Rep. Nicholas Begich III with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet been voted on, and no further action has occurred beyond this initial referral.
- Has H.R. 9506 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9506. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9506?
- H.R. 9506 was sponsored by Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9506?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (29 Jun 2026).
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