This legislation directs the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a grant program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The program will provide awards to eligible entities , including National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, to develop secure artificial intelligence (AI) cyber-physical testbeds . These testbeds are intended to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks and safely train AI models, enhancing critical infrastructure security. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $100,000,000 for these grants and requires annual reports to Congress on evolving threats and AI mitigation progress.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-7696| House
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This legislation directs the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a grant program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The program will provide awards to eligible entities , including National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, to develop secure artificial intelligence (AI) cyber-physical testbeds . These testbeds are intended to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks and safely train AI models, enhancing critical infrastructure security. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $100,000,000 for these grants and requires annual reports to Congress on evolving threats and AI mitigation progress.