# 119-s-4686: National Commission on Robotics Act

119-s-4686, National Commission on Robotics Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4686
- Congress: 119
- Title: National Commission on Robotics Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-04
- Sponsor: Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Strengthen U.S. leadership in robotics.** This bill would create an independent 18‑member Commission on American Leadership in Robotics to review how robotics affects economic competitiveness, national security, workforce development, and supply chains and to recommend actions to the President and Congress. - Policymakers and Congress: The Commission would deliver an interim report within 1 year and a final report within 2 years to the President and to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Industry and manufacturers: It would study U.S. competitiveness, foreign trends, and supply chain risks and recommend ways to boost domestic robotics manufacturing. - Workers, students, and educators: It would examine workforce incentives and programs to attract robotics and STEM talent and suggest policies to strengthen the talent pipeline.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Commission to study U.S. robotics: benefit, low. This bill would create an independent Commission on American Leadership in Robotics at the Department of Commerce. The Commission would be established within 30 days of enactment and could have up to 18 members. Six members would be appointed by the President and three each by the Speaker, House Mi…

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## Sources
- [119-s-4686 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4686)

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- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4429)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4686 (as of 2026-09-10).