Bill · H.R. 4906· House(119-HR-4906)
USA Act
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 8/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Webster
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Utilize Standards for All Act" or the "USA Act," seeks to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. It directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to prioritize specific principles during the development of international standards. These principles include openness, transparency, due process, appeals, and consensus. Additionally, the bill aims to promote voluntary consensus standards through private sector-led processes. It also focuses on strengthening public-private partnerships to advance United States interests and economic competitiveness. Finally, it calls for coordination among Federal agencies to support private sector stakeholders in standards development for emerging technologies.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates that the Director advance principles of openness and transparency in standards development.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
The bill supports a sound national economy by fostering private sector-led standards and public-private partnerships.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
The bill requires the advancement of due process and appeals in the development of international standards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotes Fairness and Accountability: By requiring the Director to advance principles of openness, transparency, due process, appeals, and consensus, the bill aims to create a more equitable process for developing international standards (Section 2, subsection a, 1).
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Supports Economic Competitiveness: The bill promotes voluntary consensus standards developed through private sector-led processes, which are described as the cornerstone of the United States standardization system and a key to global market access (Section 2, subsection a, 2).
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Strengthens Economic Interests: The act seeks to strengthen unique United States public-private partnerships, which is identified as critical to United States economic competitiveness (Section 2, subsection a, 3).
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Encourages Innovation Support: The bill directs Federal agencies to cooperate and coordinate to partner with and support private sector stakeholders regarding standards development for emerging technologies (Section 2, subsection a, 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Due Process+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Urban Residents+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 8/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Keith SelfRepublican · Texas