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US HB7158: Expanding AI Voices Act Expanding AI Voices through Capacity Building Act Verified

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AI Summary

The Expanding AI Voices Act aims to expand AI capacity in underrepresented populations in STEM through partnerships with minority-serving institutions and community colleges, focusing on AI-powered innovation and supporting a broad and diverse interdisciplinary research community.

Business Impact

If you operate in AI development, you must partner with designated institutions to enhance diversity by January 2025 or face funding penalties.

State
United States (Federal)
Bill Number
HB7158
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Low
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 20, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology Education Higher Education

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What This Means

The Expanding AI Voices Act is a federal initiative to bolster AI capacity in historically underrepresented populations in STEM, focusing on partnerships with minority-serving institutions and community colleges, AI-powered innovation, and capacity building.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

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

Compliance Checklist

Establish partnerships for AI research and capacity building
Who: Institutions of higher education and other organizations
Deadline: Not specified

Full Legal Analysis

The Expanding AI Voices Act, introduced at the federal level, is designed to expand AI capacity in populations historically underrepresented in STEM. The bill emphasizes partnerships with minority-serving institutions and community colleges, focusing on AI-powered innovation and capacity building initiatives such as training programs and research grants to support a broad and diverse interdisciplinary AI research community.

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