David McCormick (R-PA)
National Commission on Robotics Act
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill creates a new group called the Commission on American Leadership in Robotics to look into how robotics affects our economy and national security. The group will have 18 members chosen by different congressional leaders and the President. They must study robotics, check supply chains, and look at workforce training. The commission has to give an interim report in one year and a final report in two years. Finally, the group will shut down 18 months after turning in its final report.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill focuses on domestic supply chain resilience and manufacturing for robotics, which can create secure jobs for everyday workers.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The commission examines robotics and economic competitiveness to boost the nation's market position.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill focuses heavily on advancements, talent recruitment, and strategic investments in STEM fields related to robotics.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(e)(3)(E) focuses on workforce incentives and programs to attract leading talent in robotics and related science, technology, engineering, and math fields. This is positive because it could help train people for good-paying jobs and boost our economic competitiveness.
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Section 2(e)(3)(F) looks at the global and domestic supply chain for robotics and aims to find risks and increase domestic manufacturing. This is beneficial because making more robotics here at home can create secure jobs for everyday workers.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The commission analyzes private sector applications and industrial competitiveness to benefit commercial enterprise. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Training for good-paying jobs in STEM and manufacturing supports middle-class stability. Would students be better off under this? — Focuses on educational incentives and STEM recruitment pipelines. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Workforce incentives and STEM programs aim to attract talent, benefiting younger individuals entering the workforce.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The commission examines robotics and economic competitiveness to boost the nation's market position. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill focuses on domestic supply chain resilience and manufacturing for robotics, which can create secure jobs for everyday workers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates formal interim and final reporting to Congress and the President regarding robotics policy. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — The commission examines robotics specifically as it pertains to interstate and foreign commerce.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill focuses heavily on advancements, talent recruitment, and strategic investments in STEM fields related to robotics.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill reviews international trends and supply chain risks relating to foreign commerce and trade.
- 6/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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