AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026
To establish a grant program to provide awards to National Laboratories and institutions of higher education to develop secure artificial intelligence (AI) cyber-physical testbeds to simulate grid-scale cyberattacks, and for other purposes.
HB7696, known as the AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026, aims to create a grant program for National Laboratories and higher education institutions. These grants would fund the development of secure artificial intelligence (AI) systems to simulate cyberattacks on the electrical grid, helping to protect it from real threats.
This bill affects researchers, students, and professionals in AI, cybersecurity, and energy sectors. Successful projects could lead to more robust defenses against grid-scale cyberattacks, ensuring more reliable power supply and protecting critical infrastructure.
Introduced on February 25, 2026, HB7696 was referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. On February 26, it was further referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. The bill is in its early stages, with initial steps already completed, and it now awaits further review and potential action from the subcommittee.
