This bill establishes an Immersive Technology Advisory Panel to develop recommendations on how the United States can lead in augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality technologies. The bill designates a principal advisor on immersive technology within the Commerce Department and requires the Secretary of Commerce to create the advisory panel within 180 days, composed of representatives from major federal agencies plus 6-10 private sector and academic experts. The panel must meet at least quarterly and conduct a comprehensive study due within two years that examines the economic impact of immersive technology across sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and education, assesses national security implications, and identifies necessary standards and safeguards for privacy and data protection. Within 90 days of completing the study, the Secretary must submit findings and recommendations to Congress and publish them publicly, positioning the U.S. government to compete with countries like China in what the bill characterizes as a critical emerging technology sector.
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