FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on U.S. Leadership in Technical Standards

Original title: SETTING THE STANDARDS: STRENGTHENING U.S. LEADERSHIP IN TECHNICAL STANDARDS

January 1, 2023

technology policy technical standards international trade innovation Cisco Systems NIST

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing explores the policy framework for how are developed, which directly impacts the global competitiveness of U.S. technology companies and the interoperability of products used by residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Technology Companies

These companies must comply with or influence global technical standards to ensure their products function in international markets.

NIST

The agency is responsible for coordinating and promoting U.S. participation in the development of technical standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a hearing to discuss how the United States can maintain and strengthen its influence in setting global . Experts from government, industry, and policy organizations provided testimony on the importance of these standards for innovation and economic competitiveness.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 17, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The Subcommittee on Research and Technology convened to discuss U.S. leadership in technical standards.
Witnesses included representatives from NIST, ANSI, Cisco Systems, and Gesmer Updegrove L.L.P.
The hearing included oral and written testimony regarding the role of standards in public policy and regulatory goals.
Post-hearing questions were submitted to and answered by all four primary witnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are technical standards?

are established norms or requirements for a repeatable technical task, such as how devices connect to the internet or how data is formatted, ensuring products work together.

Why is the U.S. government concerned about these standards?

The government is examining how global standards are set to ensure that U.S. innovation remains competitive and that international standards align with U.S. interests.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Focus on Global Standards Leadership

The hearing indicates a strategic shift toward prioritizing U.S. influence in international standards-setting bodies as a matter of national competitiveness.

National Institute of Standards and Technology American National Standards Institute

Connected Entities

personMary Saunders“VP at American National Standards Institute (ANSI)”Map →

personAlissa Cooper“CTO at Cisco Systems Inc.”Map →

personJames K. Olthoff“Acting Director of NIST”Map →

personAndrew Updegrove“Partner at Gesmer Updegrove L.L.P”Map →

personRandy Feenstra“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

organizationNational Institute of Standards and Technology“Federal agency responsible for standards”Map →

personHaley Stevens“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology”Map →

Sources

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