The USA Act would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support U.S. participation in developing standards for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies. NIST would brief Congress, create a web portal with information about standards activities and participation opportunities, and set up a five-year pilot program offering grants to help eligible organizations host standards meetings in the United States. Grants could cover no more than half of a meeting’s expected hosting costs, up to a maximum set by NIST. Federal agencies would also report their participation in related standards activities.
The bill would provide information and possible meeting support to industry groups and federal agencies involved in developing technical standards. It does not describe a direct service or benefit for individuals.
The pilot program would depend on available appropriations. Grants could cover up to 50 percent of anticipated meeting costs, subject to a maximum amount set by NIST. The bill does not specify a total funding amount. No publicly available information.
The bill describes international standards development as important to U.S. economic competitiveness and market access. No publicly available information about proponents' views beyond the bill text.
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