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US S3849

US S3849
Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024


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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
07/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to promote United States leadership in technical standards by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of State to take certain actions to encourage and enable United States participation in developing standards and specifications for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote U.S. leadership in technical standards development for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to provide a briefing to Congress on standards activities and opportunities for increased U.S. industry and government participation. It also establishes a pilot program for NIST to award grants to eligible entities, such as standards organizations, to host standards meetings in the United States. The goal is to facilitate and enhance U.S. participation in the development of these important technical standards. The bill also requires NIST to provide Congress with regular updates on the pilot program's effectiveness.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482. (on 08/01/2024)

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