National Commission on Robotics Act

Commission to study U.S. robotics

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 Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader. Appointments would have to be completed within 45 days of establishment, and any unmade appointment authority would expire so the Commission would be smaller. The Chair and Vice Chair would be designated by specified congressional leaders. Members would be recognized experts and would be considered Federal employees. The Commission would file an interim report within 1 year and a final report within 2 years, and it would end 18 months after the final report. The Commerce Secretary would provide a liaison and support, GSA would try to provide excess Federal space within 30 days or the Commission could lease space, and the Commission could hire experts, accept noncash gifts, use FFRDC or 501(c)(3) services, and request information from agencies.