The AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to help National Laboratories and colleges and universities develop advanced testing facilities that simulate cyberattacks on the electrical grid using artificial intelligence. The bill authorizes $100 million in funding across fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these efforts, which aim to safely train AI models that can protect critical power infrastructure from future threats. The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency must launch the grant program within 180 days of enactment and submit annual reports to Congress on evolving cyber threats and progress in developing defensive strategies. Eligible recipients include public universities, community colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, and Department of Energy National Laboratories, either individually or as partnerships. This legislation responds to growing concerns about potential large-scale cyberattacks targeting the nation's electrical grid by investing in research and preparedness tools.
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