House Refers AI Education and Workforce Framework Bill to Committee

What the Fed? AI Newsroom · Published on September 29, 2026

WASHINGTON — Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced H.R. 10515 on Sept. 21. The proposal would create a human-centered federal framework for artificial intelligence, or AI, in education and the workforce. It was referred to the House Education and Workforce Committee, with additional referrals to the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.

The bill says it would promote ethical and responsible teaching and learning of AI, provide equitable access to workforce development that prepares people for AI-related work, and safeguard student and worker data privacy. Its importance is that it puts education, job preparation, access and privacy in one proposed AI-policy framework. It is not a law or a federal mandate.

For schools, the proposal concerns teaching and learning about AI and protecting student information. For workers and training programs, it concerns access to preparation for work involving AI. The bill’s stated goals do not themselves create requirements, funding or implementation rules.

Supporters of federal standards may see them as a way to widen access to AI training and protect sensitive information. Critics may question how far the federal government should reach into education and workforce policy. They may also raise concerns about compliance burdens for schools and employers and whether one national approach can fit local school systems and employer needs.

A committee referral is an early step in the lawmaking process. The Education and Workforce Committee received the main referral, while the other two committees received the bill for provisions within their jurisdictions, for periods to be set by the speaker. The bill would need further action in Congress and presidential approval to become law.

Also on Sept. 21, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced H.R. 10519, a separate bill directing the Homeland Security secretary, acting through the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to establish a Critical Infrastructure AI Cyber Defense Pilot Program. It was referred to the Homeland Security Committee and follows a separate path from H.R. 10515.