What does Preamble of Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to promote United States leadership in technical standards. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of State to take actions. These actions are intended to encourage and enable United States participation in developing standards and specifications for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies” refers to a subset of technologies identified and maintained by the National Science and Technology Council. The term “Director” is defined as the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

What does UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPING of Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025 do?

This section requires a briefing to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment, coordinated by the Director and the Secretary of State, to evaluate opportunities for federal support of industry-led efforts in developing technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) and other critical and emerging technologies. The briefing must include an overview of standards activities, identification of key technical standards and standards bodies, and a list of federal agencies participating in these activities. The briefing should also analyze where hosting standards meetings in the United States could benefit U.S. industry and agencies, and provide recommendations for increasing their participation in standardization activities. Federal agencies are required to notify the Secretary of State and the Director of their participation in relevant standards activities through a mechanism developed jointly by the Secretary of State, the Director, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The Director, in coordination with the Secretary of State, must establish a web portal to inform U.S. industry and federal agencies about international efforts to develop technical standards for AI and related technologies, and opportunities for participation. The web portal will contain regularly updated lists of international efforts and information on accessing standards.

What does PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT STANDARDS MEETINGS FOR ARTIFICIAL of Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a pilot program to support standards meetings for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies in the United States. The Director, in coordination with the Secretary of State and other Federal agencies, is responsible for establishing and administering the pilot program. Eligible entities for the pilot program include organizations developing standards and specifications for these technologies or entities that host such organizations. The Director will award grants to eligible entities to host meetings, with grant funds covering reasonable costs such as preparation, venue expenses, and other supporting costs, up to fifty percent of the anticipated meeting cost. Grant decisions will consider factors such as the entity's involvement of U.S.-based participants, history of successful meetings, and participant base. The Director shall develop and periodically update guidance for the pilot program, covering areas like eligibility, grant awarding, duration, and priority areas. Congress will receive briefings on the pilot program annually, starting in the third year, including assessments of effectiveness, recipient identification, geographic distribution of attendees, and expense summaries. If deemed feasible and advisable, the Director will develop recommendations for permanent implementation of the pilot program and submit them to Congress within two years of enactment. The pilot program is authorized to terminate five years after the date of enactment and authorizes $5,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.

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Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 4/2/2025

Author: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires a congressionally mandated briefing to evaluate and recommend strategies for increasing U.S. participation in the development of technical standards for artificial intelligence and other critical technologies.
It establishes a pilot program providing grants to organizations hosting standards meetings related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies within the United States, covering up to 50% of meeting costs.
The bill directs the creation of a web portal to inform U.S. industry and federal agencies about international standards development efforts and participation opportunities for AI and related technologies.

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