Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill establishes an 18-member independent commission to study America's competitiveness in robotics and advise Congress on advancing the technology. The commission will examine robotics development across the private and public sectors, analyze international competition, evaluate workforce and supply chain needs, and assess national security implications. Appointed members must be recognized experts in robotics or its applications, with the Speaker, Senate leaders, and President each selecting portions of the commission, while Congress jointly designates a chair and vice chair.
The commission will submit an interim report within one year and a final report within two years of its establishment, with recommendations for congressional and federal action. The Department of Commerce will provide administrative support, office space, and federal liaisons, while the commission can hire an executive director and staff using standard federal pay rates. The commission will automatically dissolve 18 months after submitting its final report.
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