Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025
Latest action (2 Apr 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 1269, the "Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025," aims to strengthen U.S. participation in the development of technical standards for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies. It directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), working with the Secretary of State, to brief Congress on standards-setting activities, establish a system for federal agencies to report their participation in such activities, and create a public web portal informing industry and agencies about ongoing international standards efforts and how to participate. The bill also establishes a five-year pilot grant program allowing NIST, with the State Department, to fund up to half the cost of hosting relevant standards-development meetings in the United States, with guidance on eligibility, grant amounts, and reporting.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies—especially NIST and the State Department—as well as U.S. companies, research organizations, and standards-setting bodies involved in AI and emerging-technology standards. It authorizes $5 million for fiscal years 2024–2028 for the grant program and requires periodic briefings to Congress on the program's effectiveness, grant recipients, and possible permanent continuation.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 2, 2025, by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, with Sen. Mark Warner as a cosponsor, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been voted on, and no further action has occurred beyond introduction.
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This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on April 2, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 1269 do?
- S. 1269, the "Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025," aims to strengthen U.S. participation in the development of technical standards for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies. It directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), working with the Secretary of State, to brief Congress on standards-setting activities, establish a system for federal agencies to report their participation in such activities, and create a public web portal informing industry and agencies about ongoing international standards efforts and how to participate. The bill also establishes a five-year pilot grant program allowing NIST, with the State Department, to fund up to half the cost of hosting relevant standards-development meetings in the United States, with guidance on eligibility, grant amounts, and reporting. The bill primarily affects federal agencies—especially NIST and the State Department—as well as U.S. companies, research organizations, and standards-setting bodies involved in AI and emerging-technology standards. It authorizes $5 million for fiscal years 2024–2028 for the grant program and requires periodic briefings to Congress on the program's effectiveness, grant recipients, and possible permanent continuation. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 2, 2025, by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, with Sen. Mark Warner as a cosponsor, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been voted on, and no further action has occurred beyond introduction.
- Has S. 1269 become law?
- Not yet. As of 2 Apr 2025, S. 1269 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1269?
- S. 1269 was sponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] (Republican-TN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1269?
- Introduced (2 Apr 2025).
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