To amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a prize competition program relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

HR 9506 would amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a prize competition program focused on advancing artificial intelligence through defined challenges in areas such as microelectronics, AI safety, explainability, manufacturing, border security, and cybersecurity. The program would involve consultation with industry, civil society, and academia to set annual priorities, publish problem statements and success metrics on Challenge.gov, and require biennial reports to Congress on program outcomes and public engagement. Each agency-led initiative under the program would terminate five years after enactment, with studies by the Comptroller General evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the prize competitions.