[ { "id": "fedreg-2026-12921", "title": "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Source-Specific Non-CTG RACT and SIP Strengthening for Ohio", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-26", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "2026-12921", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving source- specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by Ohio. These revisions address major source volatile organic compound (VOC) and nitrogen oxide (NOX) reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for the Cleveland, OH Moderate nonattainment area for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). The affected facilities include PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. (PPG), Owens Corning, Akron Paint and Varnish, Charter Steel, U. S. Steel Tubular Lorain, Carmeuse Lime, and Ross Incineration. The EPA is also approving source-specific SIP revisions for General Electric Aviation Evendale and Tyson Foods for the Cincinnati maintenance area for the 2015 ozone standard. Finally, the EPA is rescinding the source-specific VOC RACT rule for Formica Corporation since it is subject to an equivalent CTG-based rule in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). The EPA proposed to approve this action on February 27, 2026, and received five comments.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12921/air-plan-approval-ohio-source-specific-non-ctg-ract-and-sip-strengthening-for-ohio", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12921/air-plan-approval-ohio-source-specific-non-ctg-ract-and-sip-strengthening-for-ohio" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-27" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-12534", "title": "Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 18, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; KLA Corporation; (Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Tools); Milpitas, California", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-23", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-12534", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 18, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; KLA Corporation; (Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Tools); Milpitas, California", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12534/foreign-trade-zone-ftz-18-notification-of-proposed-production-activity-kla-corporation-semiconductor", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12534/foreign-trade-zone-ftz-18-notification-of-proposed-production-activity-kla-corporation-semiconductor" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-24" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-12352", "title": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ODVA, Inc.", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-22", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-12352", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ODVA, Inc.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12352/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-odva-inc", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12352/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-odva-inc" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-23" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-11571", "title": "Notice of Availability of Designation of Chinese Military Companies", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-10", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-11571", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "The Deputy Secretary of Defense has determined that the entities listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice satisfy the requirements to be designated as a \"Chinese military company.\"", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/10/2026-11571/notice-of-availability-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [ "china-scale", "defense-procurement" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/10/2026-11571/notice-of-availability-of-designation-of-chinese-military-companies" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-15" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-11379", "title": "Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; Noticing of Filing of Amendment No. 1 and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Adopt Listing Rule IM-5101-4", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-08", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-11379", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; Noticing of Filing of Amendment No. 1 and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Adopt Listing Rule IM-5101-4", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/08/2026-11379/self-regulatory-organizations-the-nasdaq-stock-market-llc-noticing-of-filing-of-amendment-no-1-and", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/08/2026-11379/self-regulatory-organizations-the-nasdaq-stock-market-llc-noticing-of-filing-of-amendment-no-1-and" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-08" }, { "id": "great-american-ai-act-2026", "title": "Great American Artificial Intelligence Act", "type": "Bill", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-04", "status": "Draft", "bill_number": "Discussion Draft", "sponsor": "Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA); Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA)", "summary": "Bipartisan 269-page discussion draft that would establish a national AI policy framework and preempt state laws specifically regulating AI model development for three years. Preemption does not apply to laws on AI deployment or use. The bill also creates voluntary federal oversight processes for frontier AI models. Opposed by consumer groups; supported by tech industry.", "full_text_url": "https://rollcall.com/2026/06/04/bipartisan-ai-draft-proposes-three-year-preemption-of-state-laws/", "robotics_scope": "Preempts state regulations on AI model development, including robotics foundation models; shapes national framework for AI-enabled autonomous systems", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "AI developers", "Robotics companies", "Tech industry" ], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "discussion-draft", "ai-preemption", "state-law", "foundation-model", "2026" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "foundation-models" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://rollcall.com/2026/06/04/bipartisan-ai-draft-proposes-three-year-preemption-of-state-laws/" }, { "url": "https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2026/06/05/872609.htm" }, { "url": "https://www.nextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/06/lawmakers-propose-ai-framework-would-preempt-state-laws-3-years/413975/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-05" }, { "id": "trump-ai-eo-innovation-security-2026", "title": "Executive Order: Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security", "type": "Executive Order", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-02", "status": "Signed", "bill_number": null, "sponsor": "White House / President Trump", "summary": "Directs federal agencies to create a voluntary 30-day pre-release review framework for frontier AI models, establish an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse, and develop benchmarks assessing AI cyber capabilities. Narrowed from an initial 90-day mandatory window after industry objections. Covers AI foundation models used in autonomous robots and humanoids.", "full_text_url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/", "robotics_scope": "AI foundation models powering autonomous robots and humanoid systems subject to voluntary pre-release review", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "ostp", "nist" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "executive-order", "federal", "ai-policy", "frontier-ai", "cybersecurity" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "foundation-models" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/06/promoting-advanced-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-security/" }, { "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/trump-signs-narrower-executive-order-on-ai-oversight-after-industry-objections/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-04" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-10969", "title": "Pipeline Safety: Breakout Tank Inspection Rule", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-02", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-10969", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Breakout tanks are used to \"relieve surges in a hazardous liquid pipeline system\" or to \"receive and store hazardous liquid transported by a pipeline for reinjection and continued transportation by pipeline.\" American Petroleum Institute Standard 653 (API Std 653) sets industry standards for the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of aboveground storage tanks. PHMSA currently incorporates the 3rd edition of API Std 653 (issued December 2001) by reference into its regulations for breakout tanks. In this rulemaking, PHMSA is proposing to update its regulations for breakout tanks to incorporate the 5th edition of API Std 653 (issued November 2014) by reference. As a key part of this, PHMSA is proposing to authorize the use of risk-based inspection (RBI) procedures for establishing the inspection intervals of in-service breakout tanks.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/02/2026-10969/pipeline-safety-breakout-tank-inspection-rule", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/02/2026-10969/pipeline-safety-breakout-tank-inspection-rule" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-08" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-10697", "title": "Proposal Review Panel for Computer and Network Systems; Committee Renewal", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-05-29", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-10697", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "The National Science Foundation (NSF) is renewing the committee for Proposal Review Panel for Computer and Network Systems.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10697/proposal-review-panel-for-computer-and-network-systems-committee-renewal", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "nsf" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10697/proposal-review-panel-for-computer-and-network-systems-committee-renewal" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-01", "themes": [] }, { "id": "rfa-coalition-launch", "title": "Robots For America Coalition Policy Framework", "type": "Executive Order", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-05-11", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "Industry framework (not legislation)", "sponsor": "Robots For America coalition", "summary": "Industry coalition launched at the SCSP AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., publishing a five-pillar policy framework: (1) reduce financial risk of robotic pilots, (2) modernize tax treatment of automation, (3) streamline regulation, (4) build workforce, (5) enable autonomous logistics. Not law, but signals the industry's coordinated ask.", "full_text_url": "https://www.design-engineering.com/robots-for-america-launches-national-coalition-to-advance-u-s-robotics-deployment-policy-1004048555/", "robotics_scope": "Industry coalition policy framework", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "All US robotics companies" ], "agency_responsible": [ "doc", "dol", "dot" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "coalition", "industry-framework", "2026", "tax" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.design-engineering.com/robots-for-america-launches-national-coalition-to-advance-u-s-robotics-deployment-policy-1004048555/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "doe-genesis-mission", "title": "DOE Genesis Mission", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-05", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "DOE Office of Science", "sponsor": "Department of Energy", "summary": "Office of Science initiative investing $320M in FY26 across 14 robotics and automated-lab projects (including OPAL at PNNL for agentic biology design-build-test-learn, ACMAS for autonomous nuclear-materials characterization, and SYNAPS-I at LBNL for autonomous imaging at neutron/photon facilities).", "full_text_url": "https://www.energy.gov/undersecretaryforscience/genesis-mission/genesis-mission", "robotics_scope": "Autonomous research laboratories and robotics R&D", "estimated_budget_usd": 320000000, "beneficiaries": [ "National labs", "Academic researchers", "Robotics developers" ], "agency_responsible": [ "doe" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "rd-grant", "national-labs" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.energy.gov/undersecretaryforscience/genesis-mission/genesis-mission", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260528152035/https://www.energy.gov/undersecretaryforscience/genesis-mission/genesis-mission" }, { "url": "https://www.executivegov.com/articles/doe-investment-genesis-mission-ai", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260415193949/https://www.executivegov.com/articles/doe-investment-genesis-mission-ai" }, { "url": "https://www.hpcwire.com/2026/05/04/inside-the-doe-genesis-mission-core-components/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments", "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260528152035/https://www.energy.gov/undersecretaryforscience/genesis-mission/genesis-mission" }, { "id": "doe-exascale-foundry", "title": "DOE Exascale Foundry", "type": "Initiative", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-05", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "ORNL Partnership", "sponsor": "Oak Ridge National Laboratory + Autonomous Resource Corp", "summary": "Public-private partnership to accelerate AI-enabled defense manufacturing using national lab supercomputing capabilities and autonomous fabrication tools.", "full_text_url": "https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/autonomous-resource-corporation-ornl-partner-to-accelerate-ai-enabled-defense-manufacturing/", "robotics_scope": "AI-enabled defense manufacturing", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Defense manufacturers", "National labs" ], "agency_responsible": [ "doe", "dod" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "defense", "manufacturing" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/autonomous-resource-corporation-ornl-partner-to-accelerate-ai-enabled-defense-manufacturing/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments", "defense-procurement" ] }, { "id": "hr-8189-american-security-robotics", "title": "American Security Robotics Act of 2026", "type": "Bill", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-04", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "H.R. 8189", "sponsor": "Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC)", "summary": "Restricts federal procurement of humanoid robots and robotic systems manufactured in countries of concern (notably China), citing supply-chain security and dual-use concerns. Establishes a covered-entity list maintained by Commerce and DoD.", "full_text_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8189", "robotics_scope": "Federal procurement restrictions on foreign-made robots", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "US robotics manufacturers", "Defense contractors" ], "agency_responsible": [ "doc", "dod", "gsa" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "introduced", "national-security", "china-competition", "procurement", "2026" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8189" }, { "url": "https://www.therobotreport.com/bills-introduced-strengthen-u-s-robotics-competitiveness-humanoid-security/", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260306200257/https://www.therobotreport.com/bills-introduced-strengthen-u-s-robotics-competitiveness-humanoid-security/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [ "china-scale", "defense-procurement", "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "fr-special-conditions-skyryse-robinson-helicopter-company-model-r66-helicopter-flight-cont", "title": "Special Conditions: Skyryse, Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 Helicopter; Flight Control System Annunciation of Control", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-04", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-07714", "sponsor": "Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration", "summary": "This action proposes special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R66 helicopter. This helicopter, as modified by Skyryse, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for normal category helicopters. This design feature replaces the mechanical flight controls with a digital fly-by-wire (FBW) system. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/21/2026-07714/special-conditions-skyryse-robinson-helicopter-company-model-r66-helicopter-flight-control-system", "robotics_scope": "FAA special conditions for Skyryse’s automated flight-control retrofit of the Robinson R66", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "dot" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "archive_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "federal-register", "auto-scraped" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/21/2026-07714/special-conditions-skyryse-robinson-helicopter-company-model-r66-helicopter-flight-control-system" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-18", "themes": [] }, { "id": "fr-parts-and-accessories-necessary-for-safe-operation-application-for-exemption-from-auror", "title": "Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption From Aurora Operations, Inc.", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-04", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "2026-07288", "sponsor": "Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration", "summary": "FMCSA requests public comment on Aurora Operations, Inc.'s (Aurora) application for a five-year exemption to allow commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) equipped with a Level 4 automated driving system (ADS) to use a set of cab-mounted warning beacons in lieu of placing reflective warning triangles or fusees around the stopped vehicle. The exemption would apply to Aurora and to other motor carriers operating Level 4 ADS-equipped CMVs that notify FMCSA in writing prior to operating under the exemption. FMCSA is required by statute to publish a notice explaining each exemption request, and such notice does not indicate what decision FMCSA will ultimately reach on the request. After reviewing the application, safety analyses, and public comments submitted, FMCSA will grant or deny the exemption.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/15/2026-07288/parts-and-accessories-necessary-for-safe-operation-application-for-exemption-from-aurora-operations", "robotics_scope": "FMCSA exemption request from Aurora to run driverless commercial trucks without physical warning devices", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "archive_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "federal-register", "auto-scraped" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/15/2026-07288/parts-and-accessories-necessary-for-safe-operation-application-for-exemption-from-aurora-operations" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-18", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments" ] }, { "id": "fr-federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-110-to-accommodate-ads", "title": "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 110 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-04", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-06254", "sponsor": "Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration", "summary": "NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, \"Tire selection and rims and motor home/ recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less.\" The proposed modification would amend a single section of the standard to enable compliance by affixing the required placard on the left side of the vehicle when there is not a \"driver's side\" for vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that do not have manually operated driving controls. This rulemaking would allow flexibility in complying with the standard without detriment to vehicle safety. This action is part of a larger NHTSA effort to address vehicle automation in the agency's regulations.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/01/2026-06254/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-110-to-accommodate-ads-equipped", "robotics_scope": "NHTSA rulemaking adapting tire and rim safety standards to vehicles with no human driver", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "dot" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "archive_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "federal-register", "auto-scraped" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/01/2026-06254/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-110-to-accommodate-ads-equipped" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-18", "themes": [] }, { "id": "fr-agency-information-collection-activities-notice-and-request-for-comment-novel-human-mac", "title": "Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Novel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Designs", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-04", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "2026-06507", "sponsor": "Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration", "summary": "NHTSA invites public comments about the agency's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information request, titled \"Novel Human- Machine Interface (HMI) Designs\", for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval to conduct a one-time study.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06507/agency-information-collection-activities-notice-and-request-for-comment-novel-human-machine", "robotics_scope": "NHTSA information collection on novel human-machine interfaces in automated vehicles", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "dot" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "archive_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "federal-register", "auto-scraped" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06507/agency-information-collection-activities-notice-and-request-for-comment-novel-human-machine" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-18", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-05925", "title": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. (Formerly Known as the Robotics Technology Consortium)", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-03-26", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-05925", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. (Formerly Known as the Robotics Technology Consortium)", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/26/2026-05925/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-the-national", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/26/2026-05925/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-the-national" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-04729", "title": "DEKRA Certification Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-03-11", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-04729", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for DEKRA Certification Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces the final decision to add one test standard to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04729/dekra-certification-inc-grant-of-expansion-of-recognition-and-modification-to-the-nrtl-programs-list", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04729/dekra-certification-inc-grant-of-expansion-of-recognition-and-modification-to-the-nrtl-programs-list" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [] }, { "id": "fr-initiation-of-section-301-investigations-acts-policies-and-practices-of-certain-economi", "title": "Initiation of Section 301 Investigations: Acts, Policies, and Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-03", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "2026-05214", "sponsor": "Trade Representative, Office of United States", "summary": "The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has initiated investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 regarding the acts, policies, and practices of certain economies relating to structural excess capacity and production in certain manufacturing sectors. Key trading partners have developed production capacity untethered from the incentives of domestic and global demand. This excess capacity leads to, among others, overproduction and large or persistent trade surpluses, as well as underutilized and unused capacity, in manufacturing sectors. These investigations will focus on economies that appear to exhibit structural excess capacity and production in various manufacturing sectors, such as through large or persistent trade surpluses or underutilized or unused", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/17/2026-05214/initiation-of-section-301-investigations-acts-policies-and-practices-of-certain-economies-relating", "robotics_scope": "USTR Section 301 investigation into structural excess capacity — the mechanism behind China’s manufacturing scale", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "archive_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "federal-register", "auto-scraped" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/17/2026-05214/initiation-of-section-301-investigations-acts-policies-and-practices-of-certain-economies-relating" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-18", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments", "policy-momentum", "china-scale" ] }, { "id": "fr-federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-103-and-fmvss-no-104-t", "title": "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles; Incorporation by Reference", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-03", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-05023", "sponsor": "Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration", "summary": "NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 103, \"Windshield defrosting and defogging systems,\" and FMVSS No. 104, \"Windshield wiping and washing systems.\" The proposed modifications would except vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that do not have manually operated driving controls from these standards. This rulemaking would remove unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs associated with systems intended to provide visibility for a person driving the vehicle. As these systems do not fulfill the same safety need on an ADS-equipped vehicle without manually operated driving controls, the proposed changes are not expected to have adverse safety effects. Manufacturers may still provide these systems if they choose to do so. These actions ar", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05023/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-103-and-fmvss-no-104-to-accommodate", "robotics_scope": "NHTSA rulemaking adapting windshield defrost and wiper standards to ADS-equipped vehicles", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "dot" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "archive_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "federal-register", "auto-scraped" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05023/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-103-and-fmvss-no-104-to-accommodate" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-18", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "fr-federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-102-to-accommodate-ads", "title": "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 102 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-03", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-05024", "sponsor": "Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration", "summary": "NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, \"Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect.\" The proposed modification would except vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that do not have manually operated driving controls from the requirement for a transmission shift position display. This rulemaking would remove unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs associated with a display designed to aid a person driving the vehicle. As the transmission shift position display does not fulfill the same safety need in an ADS-equipped vehicle without manually operated driving controls, the amendment will not impact vehicle safety. This action is part of a larger NHTSA effort to address vehicle automation ", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05024/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-102-to-accommodate-ads-equipped", "robotics_scope": "NHTSA rulemaking adapting transmission shift and starter-interlock standards to ADS-equipped vehicles", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "dot" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "archive_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "federal-register", "auto-scraped" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05024/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-102-to-accommodate-ads-equipped" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-18", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-02906", "title": "Government Owned Inventions Available for License: Gait Assistance Systems and Methods of Control Thereof", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-02-13", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-02906", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "The Clinical Center (CC), an institute/center of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is giving notice of the license opportunity for the invention listed below, which is owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and is available to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/13/2026-02906/government-owned-inventions-available-for-license-gait-assistance-systems-and-methods-of-control", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "nih" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/13/2026-02906/government-owned-inventions-available-for-license-gait-assistance-systems-and-methods-of-control" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [] }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-02596", "title": "Notice of Intent To Grant a Partially Exclusive Patent License", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-02-10", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-02596", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Pursuant to the Bayh-Dole Act and implementing regulations, the Department of the Air Force hereby gives notice of its intent to grant a partially exclusive, the field to include foreign object debris detection on paved surfaces, patent license to Airtrek Robotics, Inc. having a place of business at 2900 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/10/2026-02596/notice-of-intent-to-grant-a-partially-exclusive-patent-license", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/10/2026-02596/notice-of-intent-to-grant-a-partially-exclusive-patent-license" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "defense-procurement" ] }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-02285", "title": "Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding Application for Review of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-02-05", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-02285", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's proceeding by Travis LeBlanc on behalf of SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. Application for Review (AFR) has been filed in the Commission's proceeding by Fan Liang, Zhiyu Liang on behalf of Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/05/2026-02285/petition-for-reconsideration-of-action-in-rulemaking-proceeding-application-for-review-of-action-in", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/05/2026-02285/petition-for-reconsideration-of-action-in-rulemaking-proceeding-application-for-review-of-action-in" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "spaceforce-otter-contract", "title": "Space Force Otter Spacecraft Contract", "type": "Procurement", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-02", "status": "Active", "bill_number": "Otter Contract", "sponsor": "U.S. Space Force", "summary": "A $54.5M procurement contract awarded to Starfish Space for their Otter spacecraft to perform on-orbit satellite servicing and refueling.", "full_text_url": "https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/space-force-buys-second-otter-spacecraft-to-power-satellites-on-orbit/", "robotics_scope": "On-orbit satellite servicing spacecraft", "estimated_budget_usd": 54500000, "beneficiaries": [ "Commercial space startups", "Starfish Space", "Defense logistics" ], "agency_responsible": [ "space-force" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "active", "procurement", "defense", "space" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/space-force-buys-second-otter-spacecraft-to-power-satellites-on-orbit/", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260214074249/https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/space-force-buys-second-otter-spacecraft-to-power-satellites-on-orbit/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "defense-procurement", "industrial-deployments" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260214074249/https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/space-force-buys-second-otter-spacecraft-to-power-satellites-on-orbit/" }, { "id": "hr-7334-national-commission-robotics", "title": "National Commission on Robotics Act", "type": "Bill", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-02", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "H.R. 7334", "sponsor": "Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA)", "summary": "Directs the Department of Commerce to establish an independent National Commission on Robotics composed of 18 recognized robotics experts, appointed by Congressional leadership and the President. The Commission would submit an interim report within one year and a final report with actionable recommendations on U.S. robotics competitiveness within two years.", "full_text_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7334/text", "robotics_scope": "National robotics strategy and coordination", "estimated_budget_usd": 50000000, "beneficiaries": [ "All US robotics companies", "Federal research agencies", "Defense", "Academia" ], "agency_responsible": [ "doc", "nist", "nsf" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "introduced", "national-strategy", "2026" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7334/text" }, { "url": "https://www.therobotreport.com/bills-introduced-strengthen-u-s-robotics-competitiveness-humanoid-security/", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260306200257/https://www.therobotreport.com/bills-introduced-strengthen-u-s-robotics-competitiveness-humanoid-security/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-00091", "title": "Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): A Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-01-07", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-00091", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This is a revision of a currently approved collection. This information collection is associated with State agencies' notification and data collection activities associated with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program review of major changes in program design at the State level.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/07/2026-00091/agency-information-collection-activities-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap-a-review-of", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/07/2026-00091/agency-information-collection-activities-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap-a-review-of" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "spaceforce-servicing-missions", "title": "Space Force On-Orbit Satellite Servicing Missions", "type": "Initiative", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-01", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "Servicing Missions", "sponsor": "U.S. Space Force", "summary": "Initiative to launch 4 satellite servicing, refueling, and inspection missions in 2026 in partnership with AFRL and DARPA: DARPA RSGS, Astroscale refueler, Tetra-5 (with AFRL), and Starfish Otter.", "full_text_url": "https://www.airandspaceforces.com/us-on-obit-satellite-servicing-4-missions-2026/", "robotics_scope": "Satellite servicing and refueling autonomy", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Space robotics developers", "Defense research partners" ], "agency_responsible": [ "space-force", "darpa" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "space", "autonomy" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.airandspaceforces.com/us-on-obit-satellite-servicing-4-missions-2026/", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260424165815/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/us-on-obit-satellite-servicing-4-missions-2026/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "defense-procurement", "industrial-deployments" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260424165815/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/us-on-obit-satellite-servicing-4-missions-2026/" }, { "id": "sec-174-rd-expensing", "title": "Section 174 R&D Expensing", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-01", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "IRC §174", "sponsor": "N/A", "summary": "Restores full first-year deduction for domestic R&D expenses (foreign R&D still amortized over 15 years), reversing the amortization requirement. Provides material cash-flow relief for pre-revenue robotics startups whose payroll is the bulk of Qualified Research Expenses.", "full_text_url": "https://www.rehmann.com/resource/understanding-obbbs-rd-tax-credits-and-section-174-updates/", "robotics_scope": "Tax treatment of domestic research & development payroll and expenses", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Robotics startups", "R&D-intensive companies" ], "agency_responsible": [ "treasury", "irs" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "tax", "in-effect", "rd" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.rehmann.com/resource/understanding-obbbs-rd-tax-credits-and-section-174-updates/" }, { "url": "https://dhjj.com/understanding-rd-tax-credits-and-section-174-in-2026/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "obbba-bonus-depreciation", "title": "One Big Beautiful Bill Act — 100% Bonus Depreciation", "type": "Bill", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-01", "status": "Passed House", "bill_number": "H.R. 1 (consolidated)", "sponsor": "House Republican leadership", "summary": "Restores 100% bonus depreciation through 2029 for qualifying equipment placed in service, including industrial robots, conveyors, welding systems, and automated palletizers. Reverses the 2023–2027 phaseout that would have dropped bonus depreciation to 0% by 2027.", "full_text_url": "https://www.congress.gov/", "robotics_scope": "Tax treatment of automation capex", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "All US manufacturers buying robots", "Logistics operators", "Automation buyers" ], "agency_responsible": [ "treasury", "irs" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "passed-house", "tax", "manufacturing", "capex" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://standardbots.com/blog/obbb-robotics", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260115081542/https://standardbots.com/blog/obbb-robotics" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260517181442/https://www.congress.gov/", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "nist-humanoid-benchmark", "title": "NIST Humanoid Robot Baseline Performance Benchmark", "type": "Standard", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-01", "status": "In development", "bill_number": "NIST Benchmark", "sponsor": "NIST Intelligent Systems Division", "summary": "Locomotion and manipulation test protocols for humanoid robots. 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This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (Section 232). Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. 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"https://web.archive.org/web/20260515012824/https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WHOSTP-2025-Wins.pdf" }, { "id": "fedreg-2025-10813", "title": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2025-06-13", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2025-10813", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/13/2025-10813/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-medical-technology", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/13/2025-10813/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-medical-technology", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250623202010/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/13/2025-10813/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-medical-technology" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250623202010/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/13/2025-10813/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-medical-technology" }, { "id": "fedreg-2025-03223", "title": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2025-02-28", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2025-03223", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/28/2025-03223/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-expeditionary", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/28/2025-03223/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-expeditionary", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250307133607/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/28/2025-03223/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-expeditionary" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250307133607/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/28/2025-03223/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-expeditionary" }, { "id": "fedreg-2025-01249", "title": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc.", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2025-01-21", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2025-01249", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/21/2025-01249/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-the-national", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/21/2025-01249/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-the-national", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250612044434/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/21/2025-01249/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-the-national" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250612044434/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/21/2025-01249/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-the-national" }, { "id": "fedreg-2025-01161", "title": "Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Autonomous Experimentation Platforms from Material Genome Initiative", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2025-01-17", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2025-01161", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "On behalf of the Material Genome Initiative (MGI), the Department of Energy (DOE) seeks public comment on autonomous experimentation platforms to inform implementation of the MGI Challenges and Autonomous Materials Innovation Infrastructure (AMII).", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2025-01161/notice-of-request-for-information-rfi-on-autonomous-experimentation-platforms-from-material-genome", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "doe" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2025-01161/notice-of-request-for-information-rfi-on-autonomous-experimentation-platforms-from-material-genome", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250327165855/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2025-01161/notice-of-request-for-information-rfi-on-autonomous-experimentation-platforms-from-material-genome" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250327165855/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2025-01161/notice-of-request-for-information-rfi-on-autonomous-experimentation-platforms-from-material-genome" }, { "id": "fedreg-2024-18543", "title": "Certain Robotic Floor Cleaning Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision To Vacate the Portion of Its Final Determination Relating to an Expired Patent, To Institute a Rescission Proceeding, and To Rescind the Remedial Orders Based Thereon; Termination of the Rescission Proceeding", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2024-08-20", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2024-18543", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to vacate the portion of its final determination relating to U.S. Patent No. 10,813,517 (\"the '517 patent\"), which has now expired, and to dismiss the related portion of the complaint. The Commission has also determined to institute a rescission proceeding and to rescind the limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders (collectively, \"the remedial orders\") issued in the underlying investigation which are based on the '517 patent. The rescission proceeding is terminated.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/20/2024-18543/certain-robotic-floor-cleaning-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-decision-to", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/20/2024-18543/certain-robotic-floor-cleaning-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-decision-to", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250203183225/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/20/2024-18543/certain-robotic-floor-cleaning-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-decision-to" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250203183225/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/20/2024-18543/certain-robotic-floor-cleaning-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-decision-to" }, { "id": "fedreg-2024-08596", "title": "Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2024-04-23", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2024-08596", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in Lab/Simulator-based Settings. The proposed data collection will allow NIOSH to assess the safety and health considerations of these rapidly changing direct reading methods, sensor, and robotics technologies.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/23/2024-08596/proposed-data-collection-submitted-for-public-comment-and-recommendations", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/23/2024-08596/proposed-data-collection-submitted-for-public-comment-and-recommendations", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250424221221/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/23/2024-08596/proposed-data-collection-submitted-for-public-comment-and-recommendations" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250424221221/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/23/2024-08596/proposed-data-collection-submitted-for-public-comment-and-recommendations" }, { "id": "doc-eda-tech-hubs", "title": "EDA Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Robotics Clusters)", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2023-10", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "EDA Regional Tech Hubs", "sponsor": "Economic Development Administration", "summary": "Regional hubs designation and funding, including robotics-anchored advanced manufacturing clusters, designed to build regional technology ecosystems across the U.S.", "full_text_url": "https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/regional-technology-and-innovation-hubs", "robotics_scope": "Regional robotics clusters", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Regional robotics hubs", "Advanced manufacturing startups", "Local governments" ], "agency_responsible": [ "doc" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/regional-technology-and-innovation-hubs", "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "cluster", "regional" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/regional-technology-and-innovation-hubs", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260427190827/https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/regional-technology-and-innovation-hubs" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments", "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260427190827/https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/regional-technology-and-innovation-hubs", "archive_url_application": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260427190827/https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/regional-technology-and-innovation-hubs" }, { "id": "dod-replicator", "title": "DoD Replicator Initiative", "type": "Procurement", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2023-08", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "DoD-initiated", "sponsor": "Deputy Secretary of Defense", "summary": "Pentagon initiative to field thousands of attritable autonomous systems (air, sea, ground) within 18–24 months, with subsequent tranches expanding scope. Drives near-term procurement of robotics from non-traditional suppliers including startups.", "full_text_url": "https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3490150/", "robotics_scope": "Mass-deployable autonomous defense systems", "estimated_budget_usd": 1000000000, "beneficiaries": [ "Anduril", "Shield AI", "Skydio", "Defense robotics startups" ], "agency_responsible": [ "dod", "diu", "darpa" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://www.diu.mil/", "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "defense", "procurement", "autonomous-systems" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.defense.gov/", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260105224154/http://defense.gov/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [ "defense-procurement" ], "archive_url_application": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260529224938/https://www.diu.mil/" }, { "id": "ca-cpuc-av-passenger-programs", "title": "California — CPUC Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service Programs", "type": "Regulation", "level": "State", "state": "CA", "introduced_date": "2023-08", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": null, "sponsor": "California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)", "summary": "Under its AV passenger-service framework, the CPUC issues Drivered/Driverless Pilot and Deployment permits that let companies such as Waymo carry passengers for a fare in autonomous vehicles. On Aug. 10, 2023 the Commission approved resolutions allowing fared, driverless robotaxi operation 24/7 in San Francisco, and in Aug. 2025 opened rulemaking R.25-08-013 to update AV passenger-transport rules. Operators must also hold a parallel California DMV deployment permit.", "full_text_url": "https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/regulatory-services/licensing/transportation-licensing-and-analysis-branch/autonomous-vehicle-programs", "robotics_scope": "Robotaxi/AV passenger-service permitting & oversight", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "AV/robotaxi operators", "rideshare passengers", "AV technology developers" ], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/regulatory-services/licensing/transportation-licensing-and-analysis-branch/autonomous-vehicle-programs", "tags": [ "state", "california", "in-effect", "robotaxi", "autonomous-vehicles", "regulation" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/regulatory-services/licensing/transportation-licensing-and-analysis-branch/autonomous-vehicle-programs" }, { "url": "https://www.gtlaw.com/en/insights/2023/8/cpuc-approves-full-use-of-driverless-robocabs-in-san-francisco-with-more-to-come-in-california" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-19", "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "physical-ai", "industrial-deployments" ] }, { "id": "tx-robotics-investment", "title": "Texas — Robotics Manufacturing Investment Credit", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "State", "state": "TX", "introduced_date": "2023-06", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "TX S.B. 1545", "sponsor": "Texas Legislature", "summary": "State franchise tax credit for qualifying capital investment in advanced manufacturing equipment, including robotics. Stackable with federal bonus depreciation. Pairs with the Texas Enterprise Fund discretionary grants for major facility commitments.", "full_text_url": "https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/local/tef/", "robotics_scope": "Manufacturing capex incentive", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Manufacturers locating in Texas", "Robotics OEMs" ], "agency_responsible": [ "tx-comptroller", "tx-gov" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/local/tef/", "tags": [ "state", "texas", "in-effect", "tax-credit", "manufacturing", "tax" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://comptroller.texas.gov/", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260514152214/https://comptroller.texas.gov/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments", "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "fedreg-2023-06222", "title": "Certain Robotic Floor Cleaning Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2023-03-27", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2023-06222", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission has issued a limited exclusion order (\"LEO\") prohibiting the importation of certain robotic floor cleaning devices and components thereof that are imported by or on behalf of SharkNinja Operating LLC, SharkNinja Management LLC, SharkNinja Management Co., SharkNinja Sales Co., EP Midco LLC, and SharkNinja Hong Kong Co. Ltd., and that infringe claims 1 and 9 of U.S. Patent No. 10,813,517 (\"the '517 patent\"). The Commission has also issued cease and desist orders (\"CDOs\") against each Respondent. The investigation is terminated.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/27/2023-06222/certain-robotic-floor-cleaning-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-final", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/27/2023-06222/certain-robotic-floor-cleaning-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-final", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250203023424/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/27/2023-06222/certain-robotic-floor-cleaning-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-final" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20250203023424/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/27/2023-06222/certain-robotic-floor-cleaning-devices-and-components-thereof-notice-of-commission-final" }, { "id": "nist-ai-rmf", "title": "NIST AI Risk Management Framework", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2023-01", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "NIST AI 100-1", "sponsor": "NIST", "summary": "Voluntary framework providing guidance for managing risks in AI systems, including embodied AI and robotics applications. Sets out core functions: Govern, Map, Measure, Manage. Increasingly cited by procurement agencies as a baseline for AI-enabled robot systems.", "full_text_url": "https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework", "robotics_scope": "AI / autonomy safety standards", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "All robotics companies deploying AI" ], "agency_responsible": [ "nist" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "standards", "ai-safety", "nist" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260601021617/https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [ "foundation-models" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260601021617/https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework" }, { "id": "mi-mobility-r-d", "title": "Michigan — Mobility and Automation R&D Tax Credit", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "State", "state": "MI", "introduced_date": "2022-12", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "MI MEDC R&D", "sponsor": "Michigan Economic Development Corporation", "summary": "Refundable R&D tax credit for advanced mobility and automation companies based in Michigan. Stacks with the Michigan Mobility Corridor incentives for AV/robotics testing.", "full_text_url": "https://www.michiganbusiness.org/", "robotics_scope": "R&D, mobility, AV/robotics testing", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Mobility startups", "Robotics R&D operations" ], "agency_responsible": [ "medc" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://www.michiganbusiness.org/", "tags": [ "state", "michigan", "in-effect", "tax-credit", "rd", "mobility", "tax" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.michiganbusiness.org/", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260515100314/https://www.michiganbusiness.org/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260515100314/https://www.michiganbusiness.org/", "archive_url_application": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260515100314/https://www.michiganbusiness.org/", "themes": [] }, { "id": "pa-pittsburgh-robotics", "title": "Pennsylvania — Pittsburgh Robotics Cluster Programs", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "State", "state": "PA", "introduced_date": "2022-09", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "PA DCED", "sponsor": "PA Department of Community and Economic Development", "summary": "Cluster incentives in Pittsburgh's Strip District for robotics startups: tax abatements, R&D infrastructure cost-sharing, Pittsburgh Robotics Network membership benefits. Pairs with CMU and Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery District proximity.", "full_text_url": "https://dced.pa.gov/", "robotics_scope": "Cluster incentives, R&D infrastructure", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Pittsburgh-area robotics startups" ], "agency_responsible": [ "pa-dced" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://www.pittsburghroboticsnetwork.org/", "tags": [ "state", "pennsylvania", "in-effect", "cluster", "pittsburgh", "tax" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.pittsburghroboticsnetwork.org/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments", "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260527195917/https://dced.pa.gov/" }, { "id": "chips-act-advanced-manufacturing", "title": "CHIPS and Science Act — Advanced Manufacturing Provisions", "type": "Bill", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2022-08", "status": "Signed", "bill_number": "Public Law 117-167", "sponsor": "Bipartisan", "summary": "Allocates $52.7B for semiconductor manufacturing and authorizes additional R&D programs at NSF, NIST, and DoE — including advanced manufacturing and robotics R&D. Manufacturing USA institutes (including the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute / ARM) received substantial new authorizations.", "full_text_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4346", "robotics_scope": "Advanced manufacturing R&D, Manufacturing USA institutes", "estimated_budget_usd": 52700000000, "beneficiaries": [ "Semiconductor + advanced manufacturing", "Robotics R&D consortia", "ARM Institute" ], "agency_responsible": [ "doc", "nist", "nsf", "doe" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://www.manufacturingusa.com/", "tags": [ "federal", "signed", "manufacturing", "rd", "established" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4346", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260513130038/https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4346" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260513130038/https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4346", "archive_url_application": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260513181409/https://www.manufacturingusa.com/", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments" ] }, { "id": "usda-nsf-ag-robotics", "title": "USDA/NSF Agricultural Robotics Partnership", "type": "Initiative", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2021-08", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "USDA-NSF NIFA Partnership", "sponsor": "USDA NIFA + NSF", "summary": "Partnership between NIFA and NSF to fund collaborative proposals for agricultural robotics innovation under the National Robotics Initiative framework.", "full_text_url": "https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/press-releases/nsf-usda-join-forces-boost-innovation-agricultural-robotics", "robotics_scope": "Collaborative agricultural robotics", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Academic researchers", "Ag-tech developers" ], "agency_responsible": [ "usda", "nsf" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "agriculture", "partnership" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/press-releases/nsf-usda-join-forces-boost-innovation-agricultural-robotics", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20251016003626/https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/press-releases/nsf-usda-join-forces-boost-innovation-agricultural-robotics" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20251016003626/https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/press-releases/nsf-usda-join-forces-boost-innovation-agricultural-robotics" }, { "id": "nc-advanced-mfg", "title": "North Carolina — Advanced Manufacturing Job Development Grant", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "State", "state": "NC", "introduced_date": "2021-07", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "NC JDIG (modified)", "sponsor": "NC Economic Investment Committee", "summary": "Discretionary grant program for major advanced-manufacturing investments. Has been used by automotive and robotics OEMs; payouts based on jobs created, capex, and wage levels relative to county average.", "full_text_url": "https://edpnc.com/incentives/jdig/", "robotics_scope": "Major manufacturing investment", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Large robotics manufacturers", "Suppliers locating in NC" ], "agency_responsible": [ "nc-doc", "nc-eic" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": "https://edpnc.com/incentives/jdig/", "tags": [ "state", "north-carolina", "in-effect", "grant", "manufacturing" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://edpnc.com/incentives/jdig/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments" ] }, { "id": "nsf-nri-3", "title": "NSF National Robotics Initiative 3.0", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2021-03", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "NSF 21-559", "sponsor": "NSF (lead) with USDA, NIH, DOE", "summary": "Multi-agency funding program for fundamental research in integrative robotics, especially co-robots that interact with humans. Awards $500K–$1.5M typical grant size, with $50M+ annual budget. Open to academic + industry partnerships.", "full_text_url": "https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/foundational-research-robotics", "robotics_scope": "Robotics R&D — human-robot interaction, integrative systems", "estimated_budget_usd": 50000000, "beneficiaries": [ "Academic researchers", "Industry partners on academic grants" ], "agency_responsible": [ "nsf", "usda", "nih", "doe" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/foundational-research-robotics", "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "rd-grant", "nsf", "academic" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/foundational-research-robotics" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "themes": [] }, { "id": "nih-nibib-robotics-grants", "title": "NIH NIBIB Bioengineering Research Grants (Robotics)", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2021-01", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "NIBIB SBIR/STTR Track", "sponsor": "NIBIB (NIH)", "summary": "Funding track supporting bioengineering research and SBIR/STTR grants for surgical, assistive, and rehabilitation robotics.", "full_text_url": "https://www.nibib.nih.gov/", "robotics_scope": "Medical, assistive, and surgical robotics", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Surgical robotics startups", "Medical researchers", "Assistive tech developers" ], "agency_responsible": [ "nih" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://www.nibib.nih.gov/", "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "medical", "rd-grant" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nibib.nih.gov/", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260524144018/https://www.nibib.nih.gov/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260524144018/https://www.nibib.nih.gov/", "archive_url_application": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260524144018/https://www.nibib.nih.gov/" }, { "id": "dot-av-uas-oversight", "title": "DOT Automated Vehicle and UAS Safety Oversight", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2021-01", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "NHTSA-FAA Oversight", "sponsor": "NHTSA / FAA", "summary": "Safety frameworks, testing guidelines, and airspace/on-road operational authorizations for autonomous vehicles and commercial unmanned aircraft systems (drones).", "full_text_url": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/automated-vehicles-safety", "robotics_scope": "Autonomous vehicles and UAS regulatory framework", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Autonomous vehicle developers", "Drone logistics operators", "Robotics buyers" ], "agency_responsible": [ "dot" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "standards", "safety" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/automated-vehicles-safety" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "industrial-deployments" ] }, { "id": "nsf-foundational-research-robotics", "title": "NSF Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR)", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2020-09", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "NSF FRR Program", "sponsor": "NSF CISE & Engineering Directorates", "summary": "A joint program across NSF directorates supporting foundational and academic research in robotics, spanning manipulation, locomotion, sensing, and human-robot interaction.", "full_text_url": "https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/foundational-research-robotics", "robotics_scope": "Foundational academic robotics research", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Academic researchers", "Research universities" ], "agency_responsible": [ "nsf" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": "https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/foundational-research-robotics", "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "rd-grant" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/foundational-research-robotics" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ] }, { "id": "usda-nsf-ai-institutes-ag", "title": "USDA/NSF Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes (Agriculture Track)", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2020-08", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "Ag AI Institutes", "sponsor": "USDA NIFA + NSF", "summary": "Jointly funded AI institutes focusing on agriculture, including AgAID (for agricultural workforce and specialty crops) and AIFARMS (focusing on livestock and soil health).", "full_text_url": "https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/data-science-food-agricultural-systems-dsfas/artificial-intelligence", "robotics_scope": "AI and robotics in agriculture", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Agricultural researchers", "Ag-tech startups", "Farmers" ], "agency_responsible": [ "usda", "nsf" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://agaid.wsu.edu/", "tags": [ "federal", "in-effect", "agriculture", "ai-research" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/data-science-food-agricultural-systems-dsfas/artificial-intelligence", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20251117041736/https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/data-science-food-agricultural-systems-dsfas/artificial-intelligence" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments", "policy-momentum" ], "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20251117041736/https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/data-science-food-agricultural-systems-dsfas/artificial-intelligence", "archive_url_application": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210815130422/https://agaid.wsu.edu/" }, { "id": "ny-rd-credit", "title": "New York — Excelsior Jobs Program (Robotics & AI Track)", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "State", "state": "NY", "introduced_date": "2020-04", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "Empire State Development", "sponsor": "Empire State Development", "summary": "Discretionary tax credit program targeting strategic industries including robotics/AI. Refundable credits across job creation, investment, and R&D categories; multi-year benefit periods.", "full_text_url": "https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-program", "robotics_scope": "Strategic industry incentives", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "NY-based robotics + AI firms" ], "agency_responsible": [ "esd" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-program", "tags": [ "state", "new-york", "in-effect", "tax-credit", "tax" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-program", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260123150850/https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-program" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-17", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260123150850/https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-program", "archive_url_application": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260123150850/https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-program", "themes": [] }, { "id": "fl-hb311-autonomous-vehicles", "title": "Florida — HB 311 (Autonomous Vehicles)", "type": "Bill", "level": "State", "state": "FL", "introduced_date": "2019-03", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "FL HB 311", "sponsor": "Florida Legislature (Rep. Jason Fischer)", "summary": "CS/HB 311, effective July 1, 2019, authorizes a fully autonomous vehicle to operate on Florida roads regardless of whether a human operator is physically present, and provides that a licensed human operator is not required. It deems the automated driving system to be the legal operator while engaged, and sets insurance requirements for on-demand autonomous-vehicle networks. The law makes Florida one of the most permissive states for fully driverless operation and deployment.", "full_text_url": "https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/311", "robotics_scope": "Fully driverless AV operation & deployment", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "AV/robotaxi operators", "autonomous delivery networks", "Florida residents" ], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "state", "florida", "in-effect", "autonomous-vehicles", "driverless" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/311" }, { "url": "https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/BillSummaries/2019/html/1946" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-19", "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "physical-ai" ] }, { "id": "az-eo-2018-04-av", "title": "Arizona — Executive Order 2018-04 (Autonomous Vehicle Testing & Operating)", "type": "Executive Order", "level": "State", "state": "AZ", "introduced_date": "2018-03", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "AZ EO 2018-04", "sponsor": "Governor Doug Ducey", "summary": "Executive Order 2018-04 updated Arizona's framework for testing and operating autonomous vehicles, requiring driverless operators to comply with NHTSA voluntary safety standards and to register fully driverless vehicles with the state, and to bring a vehicle to a 'minimal risk condition' if the automated system fails. The order made Arizona an early hub for fully driverless operation — home to Waymo's commercial robotaxi service — alongside testing by GM, Uber, and Intel.", "full_text_url": "https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/nodes/view/44933", "robotics_scope": "Driverless AV testing & deployment rules", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "AV/robotaxi operators", "AV technology developers", "Arizona residents" ], "agency_responsible": [ "dot" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/professional-services/autonomous-vehicles-testing-and-operating-state-arizona", "tags": [ "state", "arizona", "in-effect", "executive-order", "autonomous-vehicles" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/nodes/view/44933" }, { "url": "https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/professional-services/autonomous-vehicles-testing-and-operating-state-arizona" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-19", "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "physical-ai", "industrial-deployments" ] }, { "id": "ca-california-competes-tax-credit", "title": "California — California Competes Tax Credit (GO-Biz)", "type": "Incentive Program", "level": "State", "state": "CA", "introduced_date": "2014-01", "status": "Active", "bill_number": null, "sponsor": "Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)", "summary": "The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is a negotiable income-tax-credit program run by GO-Biz that rewards companies for creating jobs and investing in California, with roughly $922.7M allocated for FY2025-26 across competitive application windows. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, microelectronics, and aerospace, making robotics and hardware startups eligible to apply. It is open to businesses of any size, including startups expanding or relocating in-state.", "full_text_url": "https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/", "robotics_scope": "Advanced-manufacturing & R&D job/investment tax credits", "estimated_budget_usd": 922694691, "beneficiaries": [ "advanced-manufacturing firms", "robotics/hardware startups", "expanding employers" ], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://calcompetes.ca.gov/", "tags": [ "state", "california", "active", "incentive", "tax-credit", "manufacturing", "tax" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://business.ca.gov/california-awards-120-million-in-grants-and-66-4-million-in-tax-credits-projected-to-create-more-than-11607-jobs/" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/05/06/governor-newsom-announces-1b-in-private-investment-generated-through-california-competes-tax-credits-driving-business-expansion-in-key-industry-sectors/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-19", "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "industrial-deployments", "us-supply-chain" ] }, { "id": "nv-ab511-autonomous-vehicles", "title": "Nevada — AB 511 / NRS Chapter 482A (Autonomous Vehicles)", "type": "Bill", "level": "State", "state": "NV", "introduced_date": "2011-06", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "NV AB 511", "sponsor": "Nevada State Legislature (signed by Gov. Brian Sandoval)", "summary": "Signed in June 2011, AB 511 made Nevada the first U.S. state to authorize autonomous vehicles on public highways and directed the DMV to adopt operating and testing regulations, now codified in NRS Chapter 482A. It defines an autonomous vehicle as one using AI, sensors, and GPS to drive without active human intervention, and requires manufacturers/developers to self-certify compliance and register before operating. The statute established the licensing and insurance/bond foundation for AV testing in the state.", "full_text_url": "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-482a.html", "robotics_scope": "AV testing & deployment licensing statute", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "AV manufacturers", "AV technology developers", "Nevada residents" ], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": "https://dmv.nv.gov/autonomous.htm", "tags": [ "state", "nevada", "in-effect", "autonomous-vehicles", "first-in-nation" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-482a.html" }, { "url": "https://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/06/ab511-20110625.html" } ], "last_updated": "2026-06-19", "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "physical-ai" ] }, { "id": "rd-tax-credit", "title": "Research and Development Tax Credit", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "1981", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": "IRC §41", "sponsor": "N/A", "summary": "Permanent tax credit on qualified research expenses (QREs) including employee wages, supplies, cloud computing, and contractor fees. Routinely claimed by robotics companies for prototype builds, control-system R&D, and manufacturing process optimization.", "full_text_url": "https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/research-activities-tax-credit", "robotics_scope": "Tax credit for qualified research activities", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [ "Robotics developers", "Robotics manufacturers" ], "agency_responsible": [ "treasury", "irs" ], "startup_eligible": true, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal", "tax", "in-effect", "rd" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.striketax.com/sub-industries/robotics-rd-tax-credits", "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260210060238/https://www.striketax.com/sub-industries/robotics-rd-tax-credits" } ], "last_updated": "2026-05-22", "themes": [ "industrial-deployments" ] }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-13769", "title": "Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Crash Reporting Sampling System (CRSS), Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS), and Special Study Data Collection", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-07-08", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-13769", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This document describes a currently approved collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval for extension with modification on NHTSA's Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS), Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS), and Special Study Data Collection. A Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following information collection was published on March 19, 2026. Two comments were received.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/08/2026-13769/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [ "dot" ], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/08/2026-13769/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for" } ], "last_updated": "2026-07-08" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-13656", "title": "Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs; Including the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Program; Request for Information on Strengthening the Standardization and Comparability of Hospital Price Transparency (HPT) Data; Prior Authorization; Accrediting Organization (AO) Deeming for Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA); and Notices of Closure of Teaching Hospitals and Opportunities To Apply for Available Slots", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-07-07", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-13656", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "This proposed rule would revise the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system for calendar year 2027 based on our continuing experience with these systems. We also describe the changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare services paid under the OPPS and those paid under the ASC payment systems. In addition, this proposed rule would update and refine the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting Program. There are no changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting Program. We propose to expand the prior authorization requirement to include additional Botulinum Toxin Injection services. We also propose to implement certain provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, for off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. In addition, this proposed rule announces notices of closure of teaching hospitals and opportunities to apply for available slots. This rule also requests information regarding potential approaches to improve comparability and standardization, particularly for complex contracting methodologies, of the HPT information reported in machine- readable files and consumer-friendly displays. We propose hospital AOs with deeming authority to assess compliance with certain Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) administrative requirements during accreditation and reaccreditation surveys. Finally, we are soliciting comments on a potential separate payment under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for domestic procurement of personal protective equipment and essential medicines.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13656/medicare-program-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-and-ambulatory-surgical-center-payment", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [ "cost-trajectory" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13656/medicare-program-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-and-ambulatory-surgical-center-payment" } ], "last_updated": "2026-07-08" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-14208", "title": "Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-07-15", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-14208", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations that govern its standards for protection against radiation. These proposed revisions would address section 5(b) of Executive Order 14300, \"Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,\" and would reflect the NRC's experience and other developments in the field of radiation protection since the NRC's last major revisions to these standards in 1991. In addition, the NRC is issuing for public comment draft implementing guidance.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/15/2026-14208/reforming-and-modernizing-the-nrcs-radiation-protection-framework", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/15/2026-14208/reforming-and-modernizing-the-nrcs-radiation-protection-framework" } ], "last_updated": "2026-07-15" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-14805", "title": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-National Armaments Consortium", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-07-22", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-14805", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-National Armaments Consortium", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/22/2026-14805/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-national-armaments", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/22/2026-14805/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-national-armaments" } ], "last_updated": "2026-07-22" }, { "id": "fcc-covered-list-robots-inverters-2026", "title": "FCC Covered List expansion — advanced robotic devices and connected power inverters", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-07-28", "status": "In effect", "bill_number": null, "sponsor": "Federal Communications Commission", "summary": "The FCC added two foreign-produced device categories to the Covered List maintained under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act: \"advanced robotic devices\" — mobile robots including humanoids and quadrupeds with networked capability — and connected power inverters. Listing bars new device models from the equipment authorization required to import, market, or sell a radiofrequency device in the US. Existing authorized models are grandfathered and may continue to be imported and sold; owners keep devices already purchased; federal agencies are not restricted from purchase or operation. Conditional approvals may be granted by the Department of War for robots and DHS for inverters where a firm demonstrates acceptable risk.", "full_text_url": "https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-423682A1.pdf", "robotics_scope": "Directly scopes robotics: humanoid and quadruped mobile robots are a named Covered List category, blocking new foreign-made models from US equipment authorization.", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "fcc", "covered-list", "import-restriction", "china", "national-security", "humanoid", "quadruped" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "china-scale", "us-supply-chain" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-423682A1.pdf" }, { "url": "https://www.nextgov.com/policy/2026/07/fcc-blocks-approval-new-foreign-made-robots-power-inverters/415070/" } ], "last_updated": "2026-07-28" }, { "id": "guard-act-hr9129", "title": "GUARD Act of 2026 — Guarding the U.S. against Adversarial Robotics Dominance", "type": "Bill", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-06-03", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "H.R. 9129", "sponsor": "Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), with Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)", "summary": "Would require national security agencies to review humanoid and quadruped robots produced in China and other foreign adversary countries, and add platforms judged an unacceptable national security risk to the FCC's Covered List — barring their sale in the US. Any platform not reviewed within one year would be added automatically. Extends to robotics the Covered List machinery already applied to telecom equipment and drones. Introduced in the 119th Congress; a related provision advanced in the House-passed NDAA.", "full_text_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9129/text/ih", "robotics_scope": "Robotics is the entire subject of the bill: it defines a review-and-list regime specifically for foreign-adversary humanoid and quadruped robots.", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "congress", "bill", "guard-act", "china", "import-restriction", "bipartisan" ], "themes": [ "policy-momentum", "china-scale" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9129/text/ih" }, { "url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9129ih" } ], "last_updated": "2026-07-28" }, { "id": "fedreg-2026-15418", "title": "Seeking Comment on Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Covered UAS and UAS Critical Components and Equipment Listed in Section 1709 of FY2025 NDAA.", "type": "Regulation", "level": "Federal", "state": "N/A", "introduced_date": "2026-07-30", "status": "Introduced", "bill_number": "2026-15418", "sponsor": "Federal Agency", "summary": "In this document, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on proposing to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain previously authorized equipment that has been determined to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or to the and security of United States persons. Through Public Notice, acting pursuant to section 2.939 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules, PSHSB and OET propose to apply such prohibitions to certain previously-authorized foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components, and certain communications and video surveillance equipment listed in section 1709 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025 NDAA), added to the Covered List in December 2025.", "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/30/2026-15418/seeking-comment-on-prohibiting-the-importation-and-marketing-of-certain-covered-uas-and-uas-critical", "robotics_scope": "Federal Register publication", "estimated_budget_usd": null, "beneficiaries": [], "agency_responsible": [], "startup_eligible": false, "application_url": null, "tags": [ "federal-register", "federal" ], "themes": [ "defense-procurement", "policy-momentum" ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/30/2026-15418/seeking-comment-on-prohibiting-the-importation-and-marketing-of-certain-covered-uas-and-uas-critical" } ], "last_updated": "2026-08-05" } ]