Federal · 119th Congress
LIFT AI Act
Policy areaEducation
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors8
Gabe AmoDU.S. Representative · 1st District · RI
Laura GillenDU.S. Representative · 4th District · NY
Josh GottheimerDU.S. Representative · 5th District · NJ
Eugene Simon VindmanDU.S. Representative · 7th District · VA
Brittany PettersenDU.S. Representative · 7th District · CO
Mike LevinDU.S. Representative · 49th District · CA
Derek TranDU.S. Representative · 45th District · CA
Shri ThanedarDU.S. Representative · 13th District · MIOther titles3
To improve educational efforts related to artificial intelligence literacy at the K through 12 level, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
LIFT AI ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Jun 25, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.
Jun 25, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 26, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sep 26, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House