USA Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
The USA Act (H.R. 9326) directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to strengthen U.S. participation in developing international technical standards for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies. It updates existing law to emphasize open, private-sector-led, consensus-based standards development and requires NIST to coordinate with other federal agencies to support industry efforts in this area. The bill also requires NIST to brief Congress on standards activities, create a public web portal listing ongoing international standards efforts and participation opportunities, and establish a five-year pilot grant program to help U.S. entities host international standards meetings, covering up to half of related costs.
The bill primarily affects NIST, the Department of State, other federal agencies involved in technology standards, and private organizations or industry groups that participate in or host standards-setting meetings for AI and emerging technologies. It aims to make it easier for U.S. companies, agencies, and standards bodies to engage in and influence global technical standard-setting processes.
H.R. 9326 was introduced by Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) on June 15, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. On July 21, 2026, the committee voted to report the bill, as amended, in the nature of a substitute. The next steps would involve consideration by the full House of Representatives before any further action in the Senate.
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Official summary
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This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support U.S. involvement in the development of standards for artificial intelligence (AI) and other critical and emerging technologies through briefings, pilot programs, and other activities.
Specifically, NIST must (1) brief Congress on opportunities for the federal government to support industry-led efforts to develop technical standards for AI and other critical and emerging technologies, (2) establish a web portal to inform U.S. industries and federal agencies of international efforts and opportunities to develop such standards, and (3) establish a five-year pilot program and award associated grants to support stakeholder meetings in the U.S. on developing such standards.
NIST must also advance the principles of openness, due process, and consensus in the development of international standards and promote coordination among federal agencies with respect to private-sector standards development for emerging technologies.
Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9326 do?
- The USA Act (H.R. 9326) directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to strengthen U.S. participation in developing international technical standards for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies. It updates existing law to emphasize open, private-sector-led, consensus-based standards development and requires NIST to coordinate with other federal agencies to support industry efforts in this area. The bill also requires NIST to brief Congress on standards activities, create a public web portal listing ongoing international standards efforts and participation opportunities, and establish a five-year pilot grant program to help U.S. entities host international standards meetings, covering up to half of related costs. The bill primarily affects NIST, the Department of State, other federal agencies involved in technology standards, and private organizations or industry groups that participate in or host standards-setting meetings for AI and emerging technologies. It aims to make it easier for U.S. companies, agencies, and standards bodies to engage in and influence global technical standard-setting processes. H.R. 9326 was introduced by Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) on June 15, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. On July 21, 2026, the committee voted to report the bill, as amended, in the nature of a substitute. The next steps would involve consideration by the full House of Representatives before any further action in the Senate.
- Has H.R. 9326 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9326. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9326?
- H.R. 9326 was sponsored by Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9326?
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. (21 Jul 2026).
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