H.R. 10515
Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act of 2026
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I Artificial intelligence education and training programs
II Workforce development and reskilling initiatives
III Equitable access to artificial intelligence in education and careers
(a) In general. The Secretary of Labor shall award competitive grants to eligible entities to develop mentorship, internship, and networking programs connecting individuals described in section 305(a) with employers, labor organizations, and academic institutions in artificial intelligence-impacted industries.
(b) Eligible entity. In this section, the term eligible entity means—
(1) a State or local workforce development board;
(2) a community college or 4-year institution of higher education;
(3) a nonprofit organization with demonstrated experience in diversity and workforce development; or
(4) a labor organization or joint labor-management partnership.
(c) Allowable uses. An eligible entity may use a grant awarded under this section to—
(1) establish mentorship networks pairing participants with professionals in artificial intelligence-impacted industries;
(2) provide stipends or travel support for participation in mentorship or networking activities;
(3) host regional workshops to promote the participation of individuals from underserved communities in artificial intelligence-augmented occupations; and
(4) evaluate program effectiveness using outcome measures consistent with section 305(b).
(d) Compliance. An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall be subject to the requirements under section 6.
IV Activities related to artificial intelligence environmental impacts
V STUDENT AND WORKER DATA PRIVACY