United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 9326 — USA Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

The USA Act relates to responsibilities in science, space, and technology sectors.

The USA Act outlines specific responsibilities and provisions for sectors related to science, space, and technology. It aims to address various national priorities in these areas.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Research and development, competition, and innovation · 42 U.S.C. ch. 163 1 section
  • § 18951 International standards development Amends

    42 U.S.C. § 18951

    The law today

    (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the principles of openness, transparency, due process, balance of interests, appeals, and consensus in the development of international standards are critical; (2) voluntary consensus standards, developed through an industry-led process, serve as the cornerstone of the United States standardization system and have become the basis of a sound national economy and the key to global market access; (3) strengthening the unique United States public-private partnerships approach to standards development is critical to United States economic competitiveness; and (4) the United States Government should ensure cooperation and coordination across Federal agencies to partner with and support private sector stakeholders to continue to shape international dialogues in regard to standards development for emerging technologies. (b) International standards engagement (1) In general The Director shall lead information exchange and coordination among Federal agencies and communication from Federal agencies to the private sector of the United States to ensure effective Federal engagement in the development and use of international technical standards. (2) Requirements To support private sector-led engagement and ensure effective Federal engagement in the development and use of international technical standards, the Director shall consider— (A) the role and needs of the Federal Government with respect to international technical standards; (B) organizations developing international technical standards of interest to the United States, United States representation and influence in these organizations, and key contributors for technical and leadership expertise in these organizations; (C) support for persons with domain subject matter expertise, especially from small businesses located in the United States, to influence and engage in technical standards leadership positions, working groups and meetings; (D) opportunities for partnerships for supporting international technical standards from across the Federal Government, Federally funded research and development centers, university-affiliated research centers, institutions of higher education, industry, industry associations, nonprofit organizations, and other key contributors; (E) support for activities to encourage the adoption of technical standards developed in the United States to be adopted by international standards organizations; and (F) other activities determined by the Director to be necessary to support United States participation in international standards development, economic competitiveness, and national security in the development and use of international technical standards. (c) Capacity building guidance The Director shall support education and workforce development efforts to promote United States participation in international standards organizations. The Director shall— (1) identify and create, as appropriate, technical standards education and training resources for interested businesses, industry associations, academia, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other relevant standards contributors, including activities targeted at integrating standards content into undergraduate and graduate curricula in science, engineering, business, public policy, and law; (2) conduct outreach, including to private sector leaders, to support engagement by more United States stakeholders in international technical standards development; and (3) other activities determined necessary by the Director to support increased engagement, influence, and leadership of United States organizations in the development of international technical standards. (d) Capacity building pilot program (1) In general The Director, in coordination with the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall establish or enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate nongovernmental ...

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The bill amends existing law to enhance U.S. leadership in international standards development, particularly for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

  • 42 U.S.C. 18951

    (a) Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that— (1) the principles of openness, transparency, due process, balance of interests, appeals, and consensus in the development of international standards are critical; (2) voluntary consensus standards, developed through an industry-led process, serve as the cornerstone of the United States standardization system and have become the basis of a sound national economy and the key to global market access; (3) strengthening the unique United States public-private partnerships approach to standards development is critical to United States economic competitiveness; and (4) the United States Government should ensure cooperation and coordination across Federal agencies to partner with and support private sector stakeholders to continue to shape international dialogues in regard to standards development for emerging technologies. → (a) Importance of International Standards Development.--The Director shall carry out the following: (1) Advance the principles of openness, transparency, due process, appeals, and consensus in the development of international standards. (2) Shall promote voluntary consensus standards, developed through a private sector-led process (domestically and internationally) in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this subsection, which are the cornerstone of the United States standardization system and serve as the basis for a sound national economy and the key to global market access. (3) Strengthen the unique United States public-private partnerships approach to advance United States interests in standards development, as such is critical to United States economic competitiveness. (4) In coordination with the heads of relevant Federal agencies, ensure cooperation and coordination across Federal agencies to partner with and support private sector stakeholders regarding standards development for emerging technologies.

    This change modifies the sense of Congress to establish specific responsibilities for the Director in promoting international standards development.

  • 42 U.S.C. 18951

    SEC. 3. UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER CRITICAL AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.

    This addition establishes a new section requiring a briefing and recommendations on U.S. participation in standards development for artificial intelligence and other critical technologies.

  • 42 U.S.C. 18951

    SEC. 4. PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT STANDARDS MEETINGS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER CRITICAL AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE UNITED STATES.

    This addition creates a pilot program to support hosting of standards meetings related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in the U.S.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9326?
HR 9326 is sponsored by Webster, Daniel (Republican) and Obernolte, Jay (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9326?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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