Bill · H.R. 9326· House(119-HR-9326)
USA Act
- Introduced
- 6/15/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Webster
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The "Utilize Standards for All Act" aims to increase United States leadership in technical standards. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of State to take actions regarding standards for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies. The bill instructs the NIST Director to provide a briefing to Congress to identify opportunities for industry-led standards development. It also requires the creation of an accessible web portal to inform industry and agencies about international standards efforts. Additionally, the Act establishes a pilot program to award grants to entities that host standards meetings within the United States.
Yes· 3 of 8
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
The bill promotes US leadership in emerging technologies and global market access to bolster the national economy.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill supports industry-led standards development which benefits business owners in the technology sector.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+3
The bill seeks to facilitate global market access through the development of international technical standards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Competitiveness: The bill seeks to strengthen public-private partnerships to advance United States interests in standards development, which is described as critical to economic competitiveness (Section 2).
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Global Market Access: By promoting voluntary consensus standards developed through private sector-led processes, the bill aims to support a sound national economy and provide the key to global market access (Section 2).
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Increased Information Access: The establishment of an accessible web portal will help United States industry and agencies navigate, participate in, and access information on international efforts to develop technical standards for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies (Section 3).
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Support for Standards Meetings: The pilot program provides grants to eligible entities to help cover costs such as meeting preparation, planning, and venue-related expenses for hosting standards meetings in the United States (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement of Appropriated Funds: The establishment of the pilot program to support standards meetings is subject to the availability of appropriated funds (Section 4).
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+3Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- 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
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
5 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California