Full Committee Markup of Artificial Intelligence Bills

The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a full committee markup on June 25, 2026, focusing on a suite of bipartisan bills related to artificial intelligence (AI). The committee considered and favorably reported ten bills addressing various aspects of AI policy, including the AI Ready Federal Data Guidelines Act, the AI Security and Innovation Act, the Create AI Act, the NSF AI Education Act of 2025, the Lyft AI Act, the Read AI Models Act, the Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act, the Workforce for AI Trust Act, and the Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act. Key procurement-related discussions included authorizations for funding and establishment of centers such as the Center for AI Security and Innovation (Casey), directives for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop AI standards and evaluation frameworks, and provisions to support AI education and workforce development through the National Science Foundation (NSF). Several amendments were adopted to enhance privacy protections, include emerging AI technologies like agentic AI, and address energy and water use in data centers. Recorded votes were requested for multiple bills, indicating strong bipartisan support. The markup emphasized advancing AI research infrastructure, security, consumer protection, and education to maintain U.S. leadership in AI innovation while addressing ethical and workforce considerations.