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Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants
To require the National Academy of Sciences to establish a grant program to develop safe AI models and safe AI research, and for other purposes.
Summary
The bill directs the National Academy of Sciences to establish a grant program to support research and development of safe artificial intelligence models. The National Academy of Sciences would develop guiding principles for the program in consultation with industry, government, academia, and other stakeholders through a public comment process. Within one year of enactment, the National Academy of Sciences must submit a detailed proposal to Congress that includes an evaluation of existing AI models, identification of areas needing additional research, a timeline for implementation, and a budget request. The goal is to encourage research that ensures AI development prioritizes security, reliability, and alignment with human values.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3] (R-CA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Kevin Kiley’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- SOVEREIGN NATION $17,700
- NULL $14,855
- LECAVALIER CELLARS $13,200
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES $13,200
- BRODIE GENERATIONAL CAPITAL PARTNERS $13,200
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Actions (2)
- Dec 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. · house
- Dec 3, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 3, 2025
Mr. Kiley of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
A BILL
To require the National Academy of Sciences to establish a grant program to develop safe AI models and safe AI research, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants”.
SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP SAFE AI MODELS AND SAFE AI RESEARCH.
(a) Findings.—Congress finds the following:
(1) The development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) have accelerated rapidly through all sectors of society opening the doors to untold benefit and innovation.
(2) With this great potential also comes unknown risks. Research into the safety and risk reduction of AI development is urgently needed.
(b) Statement of Policy.—It is the policy of Congress to encourage research on AI safety and risk mitigation processes in order that AI is developed in a manner that ensures security, reliability, and consonance with human values.
(c) Establishment of Grant Program To Encourage Safe AI Models.—
(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), the Director of the National Academy of Sciences shall establish a grant program to encourage the development of safe AI models and safe AI research.
(2) Development of guiding principles.—The Director of the National Academy of Sciences, in consultation with industry, government, academia, and high-tech stakeholders, and using a public comment process, shall develop a set of guiding principles and ethical considerations which will be made available to the public and used to inform implementation of the grant program under paragraph (1).
(3) Proposal.—
(A) In general.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a detailed proposal of the grant program under paragraph (1), together with a budget for the administration of such grant program and a proposed appropriation request relating to the number of grants to be awarded. Such proposal shall include the following:
(i) A discussion and evaluation of the following:
(I) The structure and operation of existing AI models.
(II) The degree to which such models incorporate some version of safe AI into their operation.
(III) The methodology used to assess benefits and risks to society.
(ii) An identification of areas of safe AI which require additional research.
(iii) A timeline for implementation.
(B) Additional elements.—The proposal under subparagraph (A) shall also include information relating to the following elements:
(i) The solicitation of grant proposals from prospective grantees.
(ii) The evaluation of grant awardees.
(iii) The determination of whether awardees have achieved promised outcomes. <all>
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