Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025

This bill, known as the "Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025," seeks to bolster the nation's influence in the development of technical standards for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies . It mandates that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of State undertake specific actions to encourage and enable greater United States participation in these crucial standardization activities. The legislation outlines a multi-pronged approach to achieve this goal, focusing on information dissemination, coordination, and direct support for standards-setting efforts. The Act requires NIST and the State Department to provide Congress with a briefing within one year, evaluating opportunities for federal support in industry-led standards development and identifying key activities and participating agencies. Additionally, it directs the establishment of an accessible web portal to inform U.S. industry and federal agencies about international standards efforts and participation opportunities. A significant provision is the creation of a pilot program , to be launched within 180 days, which will award grants to eligible entities for hosting standards meetings for critical technologies in the United States, with an authorized appropriation of $5,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. This pilot program aims to facilitate U.S.-based engagement and leadership in shaping global technical standards.