This bill establishes a coordinated federal effort to support the development and deployment of immersive technology, which includes virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications. The legislation creates the Immersive Technology Advisory Panel within the Department of Commerce and designates a principal advisor on immersive technology to coordinate government policies across agencies. The advisory panel will consist of representatives from multiple federal departments and six to ten experts from academia, the private sector, and civil society, meeting at least quarterly to assess the industry's economic impact and make recommendations on economic competitiveness, cybersecurity standards, data privacy protections, and international collaboration. Within two years of enactment, the panel must complete a comprehensive study examining immersive technology's effects across key sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and energy, and submit findings and recommendations to Congress within 90 days of completing the study. The bill reflects congressional concern that the United States maintain global leadership in immersive technology, particularly as other nations like China are advancing their own capabilities.
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