A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +3
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The bill promotes US leadership in emerging technologies and global market access to bolster the national economy.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill supports industry-led standards development which benefits business owners in the technology sector.
- Scored +3
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill promotes US leadership in emerging technologies and global market access to bolster the national economy. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to increase economic competitiveness through technical standards, which can support long-term job growth. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — By providing information through a web portal, the bill helps industry stakeholders navigate international standards.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports industry-led standards development which benefits business owners in the technology sector. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill may benefit urban areas that host the standards meetings supported by the grant program.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill seeks to facilitate global market access through the development of international technical standards.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill establishes a pilot program that provides grants to support standards meetings for emerging technologies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires periodic briefings to Congress regarding the effectiveness and expenses of the standards pilot program.
- 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