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Bill > HR7139
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Introduced
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
In Committee
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to commission a study on the impact of the activities of China on standards for emerging technologies. This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the impact of Chinese government policies and standards development on international bodies engaged in developing and setting international standards for emerging technologies.
AI Summary
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to commission a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the impact of Chinese government policies and standards development on international bodies engaged in developing and setting international standards for emerging technologies. The study may assess China's growing role in international standards-setting organizations, the impact of China's standardization strategy, whether international standards are being designed to promote Chinese interests, how China's past practices may shape its future engagement in standardization of critical technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, and recommendations on how the U.S. can mitigate Chinese influence in international standards-setting bodies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 06/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7139/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7139/BILLS-116hr7139ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7139/BILLS-116hr7139ih.pdf.pdf |
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