Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act of 2019
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Jun 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 7139, the Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act of 2019, would direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study within 180 days of enactment. The study would examine how Chinese government policies and standardization strategies, such as "China Standards 2035" and "Made in China 2025," affect international bodies that set standards for emerging technologies like advanced communications, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information science. The Academies would also be asked to recommend ways the U.S. could counter Chinese influence in these standards-setting organizations. A report on findings and recommendations would be due to relevant House and Senate committees within two years and posted publicly online. The bill authorizes $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 to carry out this work.
The bill primarily affects NIST, the National Academies, and federal policymakers involved in technology and trade policy, as well as industries engaged in international standards development for emerging technologies. It does not create new regulations or mandates for private companies but focuses on generating information and policy recommendations for Congress.
The bill was introduced on June 8, 2020, by Rep. David Schweikert with Rep. Ami Bera as a cosponsor, and was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not receive a vote and is not currently active in Congress.
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Official summary
Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act of 2019
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.
Timeline
8 Jun 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7139 do?
- H.R. 7139, the Ensuring American Leadership over International Standards Act of 2019, would direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study within 180 days of enactment. The study would examine how Chinese government policies and standardization strategies, such as "China Standards 2035" and "Made in China 2025," affect international bodies that set standards for emerging technologies like advanced communications, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information science. The Academies would also be asked to recommend ways the U.S. could counter Chinese influence in these standards-setting organizations. A report on findings and recommendations would be due to relevant House and Senate committees within two years and posted publicly online. The bill authorizes $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 to carry out this work. The bill primarily affects NIST, the National Academies, and federal policymakers involved in technology and trade policy, as well as industries engaged in international standards development for emerging technologies. It does not create new regulations or mandates for private companies but focuses on generating information and policy recommendations for Congress. The bill was introduced on June 8, 2020, by Rep. David Schweikert with Rep. Ami Bera as a cosponsor, and was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not receive a vote and is not currently active in Congress.
- Has H.R. 7139 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7139. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7139?
- H.R. 7139 was sponsored by Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7139?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (8 Jun 2020).
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