USA Act

The USA Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to advance international standards for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies by promoting private sector-led processes and strengthening public-private partnerships. To improve U.S. involvement, the bill requires the institute to provide Congress with a briefing on current standards activities and to create a web portal that helps industry and government agencies find and join these efforts. Additionally, the legislation establishes a five-year pilot program that awards grants to eligible organizations to host standards meetings within the United States, aiming to increase domestic participation in global technical standardization.