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AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7696| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

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

Homeland Security Committee

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


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

Science, Technology, Communications

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.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


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

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

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

Homeland Security Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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