The updated legislation expands on last year’s proposal by adding governance, security, and operational provisions to establish a permanent National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource.

House lawmakers are advancing a substantially revised version of the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence (CREATE AI) Act, that expands access beyond the original bill to give advanced AI infrastructure for researchers, educators, startups, and government organizations. According to the bill, the program’s purposes include advancing AI research, developing AI skills across the U.S. workforce, and expanding the nation’s AI research capacity.

Compared with the version introduced in 2025, the revised House bill provides a more detailed blueprint for how the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) would operate. The NAIRR would give eligible researchers, educators, startups, and government organizations access to shared AI computing and other research resources through a federally coordinated program. Rather than simply authorizing the program, the legislation establishes a governance structure under the National Science Foundation (NSF) and provides for an organization to manage its day-to-day operations. It also spells out how the program would be administered, including oversight, user access, and reporting requirements.

The revised legislation expands the types of resources available through NAIRR giving eligible users access to a broader range of AI resources, including models, data, software, educational tools, and other assets contributed by public and private partners.

The bill also adds several policy and security provisions. It establishes eligibility requirements for organizations seeking access, generally limiting participation to U.S.-based institutions while excluding entities operating in foreign countries of concern. It also requires reviews to help ensure resources meet standards for security, privacy, safety, and the protection of individual rights before they are made available.

If enacted, the legislation would authorize the NSF to establish NAIRR following a successful pilot program and coordinate contributions from federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations into a shared national resource.

The revamped House bill follows the introduction of the bipartisan CREATE AI Act (S. 4441) in the Senate in late April by Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.).