H.R. 9686 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
FARM AI Act of 2026
Cosponsors: 2 (2 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-14
Introduced: 2026-07-14
Latest action (2026-07-14): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What H.R. 9686 does, in plain terms
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Rural AI Access and Innovation Grant Act of 2025
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Increase access to artificial intelligence technologies for farmers and rural communities through programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
Bipartisan rationale: Honors Democratic priorities by funding rural broadband, supporting small and underserved farms, and promoting equitable access to advanced technology. Honors Republican priorities by limiting federal mandates, requiring state matching funds, respecting state flexibility in program design, and including a sunset to prevent permanent expansion of federal programs.
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