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US HB6402: Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants

Introduced United States (Federal) · 2025–2026 session

Last verified May 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB6402 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

HB6402 mandates a grant program for safe AI model development and research, with administration details based on the official description and pending full bill text verification.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you develop AI models, you may apply for grants to ensure safety and ethical standards.

What this means

HB6402 proposes a grant program to support the development and research of safe AI models, with administration details based on the official description and pending access to the full bill text.

Key provisions

  1. Establishment of a grant program for safe AI research.
  2. Focus on developing safe AI models.
  3. Administration details based on the official description and pending full bill text verification.

Compliance checklist

  • Apply for SAFE AI research grants Who: Organizations and individuals developing AI technologies

Latest legislative action

Dec 3, 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Full analysis

HB6402 requires the establishment of a grant program aimed at developing safe AI models and conducting safe AI research. Administration by the National Academy of Sciences is based on the official description but not confirmed by the full bill text. Other purposes of the bill are mentioned in the official description but cannot be confirmed without access to the full bill text. Specific criteria for grant eligibility, prioritization of projects, and the defined scope and limitations of the program are not provided in this analysis due to the lack of access to the full bill text.

Topics and industries

Affected industries

Technology

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