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AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7696| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (2)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 26, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • February 26, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.

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AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7696| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2026
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.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 26, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • February 26, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Cosponsors (2)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted