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S5473FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2024

December 11, 2024

technology economic policy national security government oversight privacy

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a formal framework for federal oversight of , which could lead to new national standards for data privacy, cybersecurity, and commercialization that will affect how private technology companies operate and how consumers interact with digital environments.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Technology companies

Companies developing immersive technology may be subject to new voluntary standards, cybersecurity requirements, and federal policy recommendations.

Federal agencies

Ten federal departments are required to participate in the advisory panel and coordinate their immersive technology policies.

Consumers

Consumers may be affected by new federal safeguards regarding data privacy, accessibility, and digital identity protections in immersive environments.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes creating a new federal advisory panel to guide the development and use of immersive technologies like virtual and . The panel would be tasked with assessing the economic and security impacts of these technologies and recommending federal policies to ensure U.S. leadership in the sector.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies are covered by this bill?

The bill covers ',' defined as technology that integrates physical environments with digital content, specifically including , , and .

Who will be on the advisory panel?

The panel will include the heads (or their designees) of 10 federal departments, a chairperson and vice-chair, and 6 to 10 appointed experts from academia, industry, and civil society.

What is the goal of the study required by the bill?

The study aims to assess the industry's impact on U.S. economic competitiveness and national security, identify needed standards, and recommend ways to protect individual rights like privacy and data security.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Values-Based Tech

The bill explicitly states a goal to ensure the 'next computing platform' is imbued with the fundamental values of the United States, signaling a shift toward using federal policy to shape the ethical standards of emerging tech.

United States

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Appropriate committees of Congress.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Cited as a source for recognizing immersive technology's importance.”Map →

personSecretary of Commerce“Designates the principal advisor on immersive technology.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“The bill was referred to this committee.”Map →

organizationNational Science and Technology Council“Cited as a source for recognizing immersive technology's importance.”Map →

organizationPeople's Republic of China“Cited as a competitor in the immersive technology sector.”Map →

personBlackburn, Mrs.“Introduced the bill in the Senate.”Map →

Analysis Score

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