So, I've got a plan here that we build a fund supported by the AI companies and the data center companies.
Create a fund, supported by AI companies and data center companies, to support workers affected by AI development and infrastructure expansion.
Occurrences
Kelly posted on X outlining his "AI Horizon Fund" proposal, arguing that the AI boom must be managed to protect workers and keep energy costs in check. ... proposing that growth in the sector help fund training programs for future workers. The AI Horizon Fund is a proposed initiative by Kelly to use economic gains from AI companies to fund worker training programs and manage the energy and infrastructure costs of AI growth.
Recommends establishing an "AI Horizon Fund" financed by AI industry-generated revenues to support workers and infrastructure.
Evidence
“So, I’ve got a plan here that we build a fund supported by the AI companies and the data center companies and the companies that benefit from AI.”
At the center of the plan is the AI Horizon Fund, a federal fund fueled by contributions from leading AI companies that would provide the resources needed to reinvest in workers, infrastructure, and responsible deployment.
Sen. Mark Kelly publicly described a proposal to "build a fund supported by the AI companies and the data center companies and the companies that benefit from AI," explaining the fund would help retrain workers and defray infrastructure/energy costs associated with AI expansion. The press release reproduces his remarks but contains no indication the fund has been legislated, funded, or that companies made binding commitments.
Recent news coverage (Apr 19, 2026) reports Kelly posted on X outlining the "AI Horizon Fund" proposal and described aims—training workers, managing data-center energy costs, and asking AI/data-center firms to contribute—while the article contains no evidence the fund was created, authorized by Congress, appropriated, or backed by binding corporate commitments.
On April 16, 2026, the Senate office said Kelly discussed AI policy at the Semafor World Economy 2026 and said, "I’ve got a plan here that we build a fund supported by the AI companies and the data center companies and the companies that benefit from AI." The same item explains that the goal is to keep millions of people from losing jobs and that companies should contribute resources rather than leaving the burden to taxpayers.
"At the center of the plan is the AI Horizon Fund, a federal fund fueled by contributions from leading AI companies that would provide the resources needed to reinvest in workers, infrastructure, and responsible deployment." The release says Kelly's proposal provides recommendations on how to establish this fund.
Kelly said the AI Horizon Fund should be "a partnership between AI companies, the companies that benefit from AI, and the public" and that companies should make a contribution so taxpayers do not bear all infrastructure costs. He also said the proposal is meant to "be the start of a conversation."
Kelly said, "I've got a plan here that we build a fund supported by the AI companies and the data center companies and the companies that benefit from AI." The release says the fund is intended to keep workers from losing out as AI expands.
Assessments
Kelly has publicly proposed and continued advocating for an AI Horizon Fund supported by AI companies, data center companies, and other AI beneficiaries, including in his September 2025 roadmap and April 2026 remarks. The evidence documents a specific plan and ongoing effort, but it does not show that Congress created or authorized the fund, appropriated money, or that companies made binding contributions. Because Kelly remains in federal office and the proposal has not clearly failed or been superseded, the promise is unresolved rather than never delivered.
Kelly publicly proposed an AI Horizon Fund and reiterated it in September 2025 and April 2026, including calls for AI and data-center companies to contribute. The evidence shows advocacy and plan-drafting, but no enacted fund, appropriated money, statutory authorization, or binding corporate commitments, so the promise cannot be marked fulfilled or failed on the current record.
Sen. Kelly proposed the "AI Horizon Fund" in a Sept 17, 2025 policy roadmap and publicly reiterated the proposal at the Semafor World Economic Summit (Apr 16, 2026) and in media (Apr 19, 2026). The available sources document advocacy and a plan for AI and data-center companies to contribute to a federal fund to retrain workers and defray infrastructure/energy costs, but contain no evidence the fund was created, authorized by Congress, appropriated, enacted, or supported by binding corporate commitments. Because only proposal/advocacy is documented and no legislative/executive enactment or firm industry pledges are shown, the promise remains unresolved.
Sen. Kelly has publicly proposed creating an "AI Horizon Fund" supported by AI and data-center companies (policy roadmap Sept 17, 2025 and remarks Apr 16, 2026). The sources document a proposal and advocacy but show no evidence the fund was created, enacted into law, funded, or that companies made binding commitments. There is also no record of formal legislation, appropriations, or executive action implementing the fund. Because the promise remains only a proposal without implementation or clear timeline, the outcome is unresolved.
Sen. Kelly publicly proposed an "AI Horizon Fund" in a September 2025 policy roadmap and reiterated the idea in April 2026, calling for contributions from AI and data center companies to support workers. Available evidence shows advocacy and a formal proposal but no enactment, appropriation, legislative text, or corporate commitments establishing such a fund. Because the proposal exists but there is no record that the fund was created or legally/financially established, the claim cannot be marked delivered or never; it remains unresolved. Effort_badge is false because evidence documents proposals and public advocacy rather than a demonstrably serious legislative or executive attempt to create the fund.