What does Preamble of HR 7696 do?

This bill establishes a grant program. The program will provide awards to National Laboratories and institutions of higher education. The purpose of the grants is to develop secure artificial intelligence (AI) cyber-physical testbeds. These testbeds will simulate grid-scale cyberattacks.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7696 do?

This bill is formally titled the AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026

What does GRANT PROGRAM TO SECURE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) CYBER- of HR 7696 do?

This section establishes a grant program for secure AI cyber-physical testbeds. The grant program will provide awards for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The program aims to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks and train AI models safely. Reports on evolving threats and AI mitigation progress will be submitted to Congress. Authorization of appropriations is $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026 — HR. 7696

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Pablo Hernández (D-PR)

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This bill establishes a grant program providing up to $100,000,000 annually from 2026-2030 to National Laboratories and institutions of higher education.
The grants will fund the development of secure AI cyber-physical testbeds to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks.
Recipients will report to Congress on evolving cyber threats and progress in AI mitigation.

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