Congress·In Progress·H.R. 8747

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

AI Education: Funding for Schools and Teachers

May 12·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Next up: A house committee

The House committee voted to approve this bill on July 21, 2026. It is now waiting for the committee to finish its final report before it can move to the next step. This bill is actively moving through the process.

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Unlikely to pass

Most bills introduced by a single representative without broad bipartisan cosponsors struggle to move past the committee stage.

Key Points

This bill would let schools use existing federal money to teach students about artificial intelligence. It focuses on teaching kids how to use AI tools in a way that is safe and responsible.
Teachers and school staff would also get help. The plan allows schools to spend money on training for teachers, librarians, and principals so they understand how AI works and how to use it in the classroom.
The goal is to make sure students are ready for a future where AI is common. By adding AI to the list of approved subjects for federal funding, the bill makes it easier for local schools to start these programs without needing brand new budgets.

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Milestones

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Jul 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jul 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

May 12, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8747

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

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