HR 6304
AI for America Act
Informational. No immediate compliance impact.
TL;DR
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA) introduced a bill to create a new AI research hub within the National Science Foundation that would fund academic research into AI safety and ethics. The bill would allocate $100 million annually for five years to universities studying how to make AI systems more transparent, secure, and aligned with American values.
How This Might Impact Your Business
Universities and research institutions would gain access to $500 million in federal AI research grants over 5 years
Tech companies partnering with universities on AI research could qualify for federal funding and collaboration opportunities
No new compliance requirements or regulations on businesses using AI systems
Creates voluntary industry advisory board positions for companies to influence federal AI research priorities
Establishes annual reporting on AI safety breakthroughs that could inform future regulatory frameworks
Companies in defense, healthcare, and financial services may benefit from government-funded research into secure AI systems
What Should You Do
Consider applying for advisory board positions when NSF announces openings (expected within 90 days of passage)
Review existing university partnerships for potential federal funding opportunities
Monitor committee hearings in Science, Space, and Technology Committee for amendments that could add regulatory provisions
No immediate compliance actions required; this is primarily a research funding bill
Who It Affects
Sponsors
Status Timeline
committee
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
November 25, 2025
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