Lawmakers Introduce AI Workforce and Agriculture Bills

U.S. lawmakers introduced several AI-related bills on Feb. 13 to bolster workforce training and modernize agriculture. Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler proposed the AI Workforce Training Act offering a 30% tax credit up to $2,500 per employee for accredited AI courses; bicameral legislation from Sens. Dick Durbin and Raphael Warnock would fund competitive upskilling grants starting 2026, while Rep. Glen Thompson’s farm bill directs AI research and pilot programs in agriculture.