# 119-hr-7334: National Commission on Robotics Act

119-hr-7334, National Commission on Robotics Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-06-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7334
- Congress: 119
- Title: National Commission on Robotics Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-03
- Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-26

## Summary

**Would create a national Commission on Robotics to examine how robotics affects U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.** It would sit in the Department of Commerce and produce expert recommendations for Congress and the President. - Industry and research institutions would gain a formal forum to shape federal robotics strategy and foster investments and partnerships with government and academia. - Workers and educators would see focused study of workforce incentives to attract robotics and related STEM talent. - Policymakers would receive an interim report within one year and a final report within two years to guide law and funding choices. - The commission would be 18 recognized experts appointed by congressional leaders and the President, and federal agencies must provide cooperation, liaisons, and access to research centers.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Create a national robotics commission: benefit, low. This bill would create the Commission on American Leadership in Robotics. The Secretary of Commerce would set it up within 30 days of enactment. The Commission would study robotics, U.S. competitiveness, and national security and would recommend actions to Congress and the President. It would file…
- How members are picked and governed: benefit, low. This bill would make the Commission an 18‑member body with appointments split between the President and congressional leaders. Appointments would be due within 45 days after the Commission is set up. If leaders fail to appoint, their authority expires and the Commission is reduced. Members would se…
- Staffing, consultants, and agency support: mixed, low. This bill would let the Commission hire an Executive Director and staff and set their pay under 5 U.S.C. 3161(d). The Commission would be allowed to hire experts and pay travel and per diem, but daily consultant pay could not exceed the Executive Schedule level IV daily rate. Federal agencies would…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2004: Tyler’s Law
- 119-hr-4382: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9129: GUARD Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-7334 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7334)

## Related
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- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
- [119-hr-2004: Tyler’s Law](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2004)
- [119-hr-4382: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4382)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-9129: GUARD Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9129)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7334 (as of 2026-06-26).