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    "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 (NO<INF>X</INF>) 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",
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    "application_url": null,
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    "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": [],
    "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": [
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      "federal"
    ],
    "themes": [],
    "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"
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  {
    "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": [
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      "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": []
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  {
    "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": [
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      "2026",
      "tax"
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    "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"
    ]
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  {
    "id": "fr-schedules-of-controlled-substances-placement-of-cumyl-pegaclone-in-schedule-i-2026-05",
    "title": "Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of CUMYL-PEGACLONE in Schedule I",
    "type": "Regulation",
    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-05",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-09566",
    "sponsor": "Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration",
    "summary": "With the issuance of this final rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration places 5-pentyl-2-(2-phenylpropan-2-yl)pyrido[4,3- b]indol-1-one (other names: CUMYL-PEGACLONE; SGT-151), including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This action is being taken, in part, to enable the United States to meet its obligations under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. This action imposes regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis wi",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09566/schedules-of-controlled-substances-placement-of-cumyl-pegaclone-in-schedule-i",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
    "beneficiaries": [],
    "agency_responsible": [],
    "startup_eligible": false,
    "application_url": null,
    "archive_url": null,
    "tags": [
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      "federal-register",
      "auto-scraped"
    ],
    "sources": [
      {
        "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09566/schedules-of-controlled-substances-placement-of-cumyl-pegaclone-in-schedule-i"
      }
    ],
    "last_updated": "2026-05-18",
    "_scraped": true,
    "_requires_curator_review": true,
    "themes": [
      "policy-momentum"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "fr-schedules-of-controlled-substances-placement-of-4f-mdmb-butica-adb-4en-pinaca-5f-edmb-p",
    "title": "Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 4F-MDMB-BUTICA, ADB-4en-PINACA, 5F-EDMB-PICA, and MMB-FUBICA in Schedule I",
    "type": "Regulation",
    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-05",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-08517",
    "sponsor": "Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration",
    "summary": "With the issuance of this final rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration places methyl 2-[[1-(4-fluorobutyl)indole-3- carbonyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-butanoate (other names: 4F-MDMB-BUTICA; 4F-MDMB-BICA), N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(pent-4-en-1- yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (other name: ADB-4en-PINACA), ethyl 2- [[1-(5-fluoropentyl)indole-3-carbonyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-butanoate (other names: 5F-EDMB-PICA; 5F-EDMB-2201), and methyl 2-(1-(4- fluorobenzyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxamido)-3-methyl butanoate (other name: MMB-FUBICA), including their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This action imposes regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and cri",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/01/2026-08517/schedules-of-controlled-substances-placement-of-4f-mdmb-butica-adb-4en-pinaca-5f-edmb-pica-and",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
    "beneficiaries": [],
    "agency_responsible": [],
    "startup_eligible": false,
    "application_url": null,
    "archive_url": null,
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      "federal-register",
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    ],
    "sources": [
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        "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/01/2026-08517/schedules-of-controlled-substances-placement-of-4f-mdmb-butica-adb-4en-pinaca-5f-edmb-pica-and"
      }
    ],
    "last_updated": "2026-05-18",
    "_scraped": true,
    "_requires_curator_review": true,
    "themes": [
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    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "fr-request-for-comments-on-the-national-weather-service-cooperative-observing-program-coop",
    "title": "Request for Comments on the National Weather Service Cooperative Observing Program (COOP)",
    "type": "Regulation",
    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-05",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-09099",
    "sponsor": "Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration",
    "summary": "The NWS is seeking public and stakeholder input on the modernization of the Cooperative Observer Program (COOP). COOP is congressionally directed and represents a foundational meteorological network that has provided critical data via a volunteer network since 1890--the longest continuous record of weather stations in the country. To transition this historic network into a real-time observing program, the NWS aims to deploy commercial sensor technology, automate data collection to reduce volunteer burden, optimize the national footprint to address geographic data gaps, and leverage mesonet data as a key network augmentation tool. This Request for Comment (RFC) specifically elicits feedback on how stakeholders currently utilize COOP data, the utility of shifting to sub-hourly reporting, and",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09099/request-for-comments-on-the-national-weather-service-cooperative-observing-program-coop",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
    "beneficiaries": [],
    "agency_responsible": [],
    "startup_eligible": false,
    "application_url": null,
    "archive_url": null,
    "tags": [
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      "federal-register",
      "auto-scraped"
    ],
    "sources": [
      {
        "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09099/request-for-comments-on-the-national-weather-service-cooperative-observing-program-coop"
      }
    ],
    "last_updated": "2026-05-18",
    "_scraped": true,
    "_requires_curator_review": true,
    "themes": [
      "industrial-deployments"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "fr-renewal-of-department-of-defense-federal-advisory-committees-u-s-army-science-board-202",
    "title": "Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees-U.S. Army Science Board",
    "type": "Regulation",
    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-05",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-09112",
    "sponsor": "Defense Department, ",
    "summary": "The Department of War (DoW) is publishing this notice to announce it is renewing the U.S. Army Science Board (ASB) as a discretionary Federal advisory committee.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09112/renewal-of-department-of-defense-federal-advisory-committees-us-army-science-board",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
    "beneficiaries": [],
    "agency_responsible": [
      "dod"
    ],
    "startup_eligible": false,
    "application_url": null,
    "archive_url": null,
    "tags": [
      "federal",
      "federal-register",
      "auto-scraped"
    ],
    "sources": [
      {
        "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09112/renewal-of-department-of-defense-federal-advisory-committees-us-army-science-board"
      }
    ],
    "last_updated": "2026-05-18",
    "_scraped": true,
    "_requires_curator_review": true,
    "themes": [
      "defense-procurement"
    ]
  },
  {
    "id": "fr-renewal-of-department-of-defense-federal-advisory-committees-air-university-board-of-vi",
    "title": "Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees-Air University Board of Visitors",
    "type": "Regulation",
    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-05",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-09721",
    "sponsor": "Defense Department, Defense Department",
    "summary": "The Department of War (DoW) is publishing this notice to announce it is renewing the Air University Board of Visitors (AU BoV) as a discretionary Federal advisory committee.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09721/renewal-of-department-of-defense-federal-advisory-committees-air-university-board-of-visitors",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
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    "id": "fr-notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-the-ope",
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    "summary": "This document contains proposed rules that would amend the regulations regarding excepted benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act to establish certain fertility benefits as a new category of limited excepted benefits. Excepted benefits are generally exempt from the market requirements that were added to those laws by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the No Surprises Act, and certain other Federal laws specifically related to group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage.",
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    "summary": "This final rule amends NHTSA's regulation governing Event Data Recorders (EDR or EDRs) to delay the implementation schedule for expanded pre-crash data capture requirements. In response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule published on December 18, 2024, the agency is adopting a four-year phase-in compliance schedule that begins September 1, 2028. This action ensures the increased pre-crash data capture requirements are integrated into the vehicle fleet in a manner that aligns with manufacturer production cycles and technical feasibility.",
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    "id": "fr-crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-india",
    "title": "Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From India, Indonesia, and Laos; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "summary": "The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-772-774 and 731-TA-1756-1758 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from India, Indonesia, and Laos, provided for in subheadings 8541.42.00 and 8541.43.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce (\"Commerce\") to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09531/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-india-indonesia",
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    "id": "fr-automated-commercial-environment-ace-export-manifest-for-air-cargo-test-renewal-of-test",
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    "summary": "This notice announces that CBP is renewing the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Export Manifest for Air Cargo Test, a National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test concerning ACE export manifest capability.",
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        "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08906/automated-commercial-environment-ace-export-manifest-for-air-cargo-test-renewal-of-test"
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    "title": "Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09819/accessible-emergency-information-and-apparatus-requirements-for-emergency-information-and-video",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-05",
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    "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).",
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    "estimated_budget_usd": 320000000,
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    "last_updated": "2026-05-22",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-05",
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    "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/",
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    "last_updated": "2026-05-22",
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    "id": "hr-8189-american-security-robotics",
    "title": "American Security Robotics Act of 2026",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "status": "Introduced",
    "bill_number": "H.R. 8189",
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    "full_text_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8189",
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    "title": "Uniform Allowances",
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    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-07245",
    "sponsor": "Personnel Management Office",
    "summary": "The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a direct final rule to raise the maximum annual uniform allowance and the maximum allowable cost payable by the agency for furnishing uniforms from $800 to $1,500, amend the purpose of the subpart and the definition of \"uniform,\" and ensure agencies maintain policies for administering uniform allowance programs. This document also provides guidance on appropriate and inappropriate uses of the allowance, distinguishes uniforms from personal protective equipment, and makes technical edits to improve transparency, accountability, and usability.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07245/uniform-allowances",
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    "id": "fr-spectrum-abundance-for-weird-space-stuff-2026-04",
    "title": "Spectrum Abundance for Weird Space Stuff",
    "type": "Regulation",
    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
    "status": "Introduced",
    "bill_number": "2026-06865",
    "sponsor": "Federal Communications Commission",
    "summary": "In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or we) looks to bring spectrum abundance for emergent space activities. \"Emergent\" or \"emergent space operations\" are those spacecraft or commercial operations in space that use radio spectrum for control of, or communications with, a spacecraft, but which are not communications satellites. Currently there is an acute shortage of usable and readily accessible spectrum for telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) functions that are essential for operating emergent spacecraft. Accordingly, this document seeks to clarify and expand the Commission's traditional regulatory classifications so that emergent space operations have more predictable access to spectrum. Additionally, this document proposes to add a secondary allocation ",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06865/spectrum-abundance-for-weird-space-stuff",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
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    "sources": [
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    "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": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
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  {
    "id": "fr-space-launch-frequency-coordination-portal-web-application-launch-2026-04",
    "title": "Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal Web Application Launch",
    "type": "Regulation",
    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-06739",
    "sponsor": "Commerce Department, National Telecommunications and Information Administration",
    "summary": "Executive Order 14369, Ensuring American Space Superiority, calls for the demonstration of spectrum leadership across space applications to promote United States spectrum management efficiency. In the spirit of this Order, and as one of NTIA's Spectrum IT Modernization deliverables called for in Section 9203 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021, NTIA announces the launch of the NTIA Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal. This portal will allow commercial space launch providers to request spectrum for space launch operations, as well as view the status of their requests and communicate with federal agencies involved in the review process. Agencies will be able to review submitted requests, provide feedback, and approve requests.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/08/2026-06739/space-launch-frequency-coordination-portal-web-application-launch",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
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    "type": "Regulation",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-07846",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "status": "Introduced",
    "bill_number": "2026-07617",
    "sponsor": "Agriculture Department, Rural Housing Service",
    "summary": "The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), an agency of the Rural Development (RD) mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), proposes to amend the current Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) regulation to specify that real estate commission fees are excluded from interested party limitations.",
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    "summary": "Federal Register Notice: Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing of Amendment Nos. 2 and 3 and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Amended by Amendment Nos. 2 and 3, To Extend the Exchange's Trading Hours to 23 Hours a Day, Five Days a Week",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "sponsor": "Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration",
    "summary": "With the issuance of this final rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration places methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-(1-(pent-4-en-1-yl)-1H- indazole-3-carboxamido)butanoate (other name: MDMB-4en-PINACA), including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This action is being taken, in part, to enable the United States to meet its obligations under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. This action imposes regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical ",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08104/schedules-of-controlled-substances-placement-of-mdmb-4en-pinaca-in-schedule-i",
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    "title": "Request for Information Regarding Enhancing and Streamlining Data Collection From Credit Unions",
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    "sponsor": "National Credit Union Administration",
    "summary": "The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is issuing this request for information (RFI) on opportunities to enhance and streamline NCUA's data collections. Specifically, this RFI covers data collected through the 5300 Call Report (Call Report), 5310 Corporate Credit Union Call Report (Corporate Call Report), and Form 4501A Profile (Profile). Through this RFI, the NCUA is soliciting feedback on the key challenges faced by federally insured credit unions (FICUs) as they use these reports and related systems, and any suggestions for improvement. NCUA intends to issue additional RFIs in the future to solicit stakeholder input on other NCUA data collections and systems. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------",
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    "sponsor": "Transportation Department, Maritime Administration",
    "summary": "This notice requests information from the public to assist MARAD in determining which shipyards in the U.S. have the capacity to construct ships capable of operating in ice conditions and to identify what factors would be necessary to further develop and construct icebreaker ships in the U.S. Information gathered in response to the request could be used to increase the capacity of the U.S. to design, produce, and maintain polar icebreakers through trilateral collaboration with Canada and Finland, while supporting each country's shipbuilding industrial base.",
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    "summary": "Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to determine the applicable volume requirements for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for years after those specified in the statute. The EPA is establishing the applicable volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel (BBD), advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. The EPA is also partially waiving the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revising the associated percentage standard due to a shortfall in cellulosic biofuel production. Finally, the EPA is promulgating several regulatory changes to the RFS program, including removing renewable electricity as a qualifying renewable fuel under the RFS program (eRINs) and making minor revisions",
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    "id": "fr-parts-and-accessories-necessary-for-safe-operation-application-for-exemption-from-auror",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "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.",
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    "sponsor": "Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration",
    "summary": "Federal Register Notice: Operating Limitations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Order Establishing Scheduling Limits",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
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    "bill_number": "2026-07184",
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    "summary": "On April 9, 2026, the Postal Service (USPS) filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective July 12, 2026. This proposed rule contains the revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) that we would adopt to implement the changes coincident with the price adjustments.",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
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    "bill_number": "2026-06600",
    "sponsor": "Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services",
    "summary": "This final rule revises the Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), and Medicare cost plan regulations to implement changes related to Star Ratings, marketing and communications, drug coverage, enrollment processes, special needs plans, and other programmatic areas.",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "summary": "These proposals are intended to improve the electronic exchange of health care data and streamline processes related to prior authorization by increasing the interoperability of systems used across the health care industry. We are proposing new requirements for Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations, state Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) programs, state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) FFS programs, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP managed care entities, and Qualified Health Plan (QHP) issuers on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFEs), including issuers that offer small group market QHPs on the Federally-facilitated Small Business Health Options Program (FF- SHOP) Exchanges (hereinafter referred to as \"small group market QHP issuers on the FF-SHOPs\") (collectively \"impacted pa",
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    "title": "Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 1, and Order Instituting Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove an Amendment to the National Market System Plan Regarding Consolidated Equity Market Data, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Adopt a Fee Schedule",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "summary": "Federal Register Notice: Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing of Amendment No. 1, and Order Instituting Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove an Amendment to the National Market System Plan Regarding Consolidated Equity Market Data, as Modified by Amendment No. 1, To Adopt a Fee Schedule",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06463/joint-industry-plan-notice-of-filing-of-amendment-no-1-and-order-instituting-proceedings-to",
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    "title": "Frontline Decision Making in the Adjudication of Applications; Request for Comments",
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    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
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    "sponsor": "Administrative Conference of the United States",
    "summary": "The Office of the Chairman of ACUS is requesting public input on frontline decision making in the adjudication of applications for benefits, loans, grants, licenses, and the like. \"Frontline decision making\" refers to processes that agencies use to render an initial determination, often based on a review of the application and supporting documentation, which precedes a hearing before an administrative law judge or other agency adjudicator. Responses to this request may inform an ongoing ACUS project, Frontline Decision Making in the Adjudication of Applications, which, if warranted, may recommend best practices for agencies to use.",
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    "summary": "The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the \"CFTC\") and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \"SEC\") (collectively, \"we\" or the \"Commissions\") are proposing to amend Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds, including those that also are registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator (a \"CPO\") or a commodity trading advisor (a \"CTA\"). The proposed amendments would eliminate certain filing and reporting obligations, streamline certain requirements, and make corrections and other revisions. The proposed amendments are designed to eliminate certain burdens, among other things.",
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    "summary": "The Department of Education (Department) announces one priority and related definitions for use in currently authorized discretionary grant programs or programs that may be authorized in the future. The Secretary may choose to use an entire priority for a grant program or a particular competition or use one or more of the priority's component parts. This priority and definitions augment the initial set of three Secretary's Supplemental Priorities on Evidence- Based Literacy, Educational Choice, and Returning Education to the States published as final priorities on September 9, 2025; the additional Secretary's Supplemental Priorities on Meaningful Learning Opportunities, published as a final priority on February 12, 2026, and Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness, published as a final pri",
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    "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.",
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    "title": "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
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    "summary": "Federal Register Presidential Document: Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections",
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    "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260406151406/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06601/ensuring-citizenship-verification-and-integrity-in-federal-elections",
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    "title": "Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From the Lao People's Democratic Republic: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part, and Postponement of Final Determination and Extension of Provisional Measures",
    "type": "Regulation",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "summary": "The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.",
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    "id": "fr-crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-indon",
    "title": "Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, From Indonesia: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part",
    "type": "Regulation",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
    "status": "In effect",
    "bill_number": "2026-08193",
    "sponsor": "Commerce Department, International Trade Administration",
    "summary": "The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from Indonesia are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08193/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-indonesia",
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    "id": "fr-crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-india-1",
    "title": "Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules From India: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, and Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part",
    "type": "Regulation",
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    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
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    "bill_number": "2026-08194",
    "sponsor": "Commerce Department, International Trade Administration",
    "summary": "The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from India are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08194/crystalline-silicon-photovoltaic-cells-whether-or-not-assembled-into-modules-from-india-preliminary",
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    "id": "fr-concept-release-on-consolidated-audit-trail-and-other-audit-trails-and-data-sources-202",
    "title": "Concept Release on Consolidated Audit Trail and Other Audit Trails and Data Sources",
    "type": "Regulation",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
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    "sponsor": "Securities and Exchange Commission",
    "summary": "The Securities and Exchange Commission (the \"Commission\") is publishing this concept release to solicit comments in support of a comprehensive review of the Consolidated Audit Trail and other audit trails and related data sources currently used in the regulation of U.S. securities markets, including comments regarding the funding mechanisms for these audit trails and/or related data sources. There have been several developments since the Commission last evaluated the scope and sufficiency of these audit trails and related data sources. These developments have prompted the Commission to consider whether changes should be made to the rules and regulations governing existing audit trails and related data sources to better respond to and reflect current market conditions; demonstrated regulato",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/20/2026-07651/concept-release-on-consolidated-audit-trail-and-other-audit-trails-and-data-sources",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
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    "title": "Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Driver Monitoring System (DMS) in SAE L2 Driver Support Systems",
    "type": "Regulation",
    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
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    "bill_number": "2026-07017",
    "sponsor": "Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration",
    "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 ICR is for a new collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval for a one-time voluntary experiment on drivers' interactions with SAE Level 2 (L2) systems equipped with Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). A Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting public comments on the following information collection was published on August 5, 2025 (Docket No. NHTSA-2025-0056), and NHTSA received one comment.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/10/2026-07017/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for",
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    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
    "beneficiaries": [],
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    "sources": [
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    "last_updated": "2026-05-18",
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    "type": "Regulation",
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    "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",
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    "type": "Regulation",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-04",
    "status": "In effect",
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    "sponsor": "Agriculture Department, Food and Nutrition Service",
    "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 collection is a reinstatement with revision of a currently expired information collection. This information collection announces the intent of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to revise the burden hours and continue the requirements associated with initiating and conducting federal collection actions against debtors with delinquent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient debts.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/08/2026-06748/agency-information-collection-activities-federal-claims-collection-methods-for-supplemental",
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    "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",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-03-26",
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    "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",
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    "sources": [
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        "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"
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    "last_updated": "2026-05-22",
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    "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",
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    "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.",
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    "summary": "In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) continues its efforts to expand broadband access in the 896-901/935-940 MHz band. This Report and Order now makes broadband available across all ten megahertz of this band. This Report and Order creates three options for 900 MHz licenses: a narrowband license; paired three-megahertz channels, called 3/3 broadband licenses: and paired five-megahertz channels, called 5/5 licenses.",
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    "summary": "The Securities and Exchange Commission (\"Commission\") is proposing amendments to revise a rule that governs certain information gathering and review requirements that brokers and dealers must satisfy before initiating (or resuming) any quotation for a security in a quotation medium other than a national securities exchange. The proposed amendments would revise the rule to refer to only equity securities.",
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        "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/26/2026-05923/notice-pursuant-to-the-national-cooperative-research-and-production-act-of-1993-z-wave-alliance-inc"
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    "id": "fr-notice-of-revision-of-a-currently-approved-information-collection-omb-no-0570-0067-2026",
    "title": "Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection: OMB No. 0570-0067",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "sponsor": "Agriculture Department, Rural Business-Cooperative Service",
    "summary": "In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), announces its intention to request a revision to a currently approved information collection package for Rural Energy for America (REAP) program. The Agency invites comments on this information collection for which it intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).",
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    "title": "Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization",
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    "summary": "The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modernize its telecommunications relay services (TRS) rules and seeks comment on the use of automatic speech recognition (ASR) for speech-to- text conversion and advanced text-to-speech technologies for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; the need for metrics for IP Relay quality; the compatibility of IP Relay with Real-Time Text (RTT) technology; adding captioning functionality to Video Relay Service (VRS) platforms; amending VRS calling rules for calls to U.S. embassies and consulates by U.S. residents while traveling abroad; adjusting VRS call center requirements; streamlining TRS provider certification and user registration processes; updating or eliminating obsolete rules; and closing outdated dockets. With these proposa",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/17/2026-05213/internet-based-telecommunications-relay-service-modernization",
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    "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",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "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",
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    "title": "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles; Incorporation by Reference",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "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",
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    "id": "fr-federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-102-to-accommodate-ads",
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    "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",
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    "id": "fr-agency-information-collection-activities-notice-and-request-for-comment-crash-report-sa",
    "title": "Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS), Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS), and Special Study Data Collection",
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "sponsor": "Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration",
    "summary": "NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension with modification of a currently approved 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 for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS), Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS), and Special Study Data Collection.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/19/2026-05366/agency-information-collection-activities-notice-and-request-for-comment-crash-report-sampling-system",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
    "estimated_budget_usd": null,
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "summary": "This final rule implements requirements of the Administrative Simplification subtitle of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, enacted on March 30, 2010--collectively, the Affordable Care Act. Specifically, this final rule adopts standards for health care claims attachments transactions, which will support health care claims transactions, and a standard for electronic signatures to be used in conjunction with health care claims attachments transactions.",
    "full_text_url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05676/administrative-simplification-adoption-of-standards-for-health-care-claims-attachments-transactions",
    "robotics_scope": "Federal Register — robotics-related",
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    "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",
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    "id": "fedreg-2026-02596",
    "title": "Notice of Intent To Grant a Partially Exclusive Patent License",
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    "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.",
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    "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",
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        "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"
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-02",
    "status": "Active",
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    "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/",
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    "estimated_budget_usd": 54500000,
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    "archive_url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260214074249/https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/space-force-buys-second-otter-spacecraft-to-power-satellites-on-orbit/"
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    "state": "N/A",
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    "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.",
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    "last_updated": "2026-05-17",
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    "title": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Defense Industrial Based Consortium",
    "type": "Regulation",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2026-02",
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    "summary": "In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes to prevent national security risks from current and potential foreign adversaries, while encouraging the use of trusted technology and measures to further accelerate the buildout of submarine cables. The FNPRM proposes a regulatory framework that would grant a blanket license to entities that own or operate Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTEs), subject to certain exclusions and routine conditions, such as a tailored foreign adversary annual report. The FNPRM proposes new certifications and routine conditions related to foreign adversaries to further protect submarine cables from national security risks. The FNPRM also proposes an approach to",
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    "id": "fr-review-of-submarine-cable-landing-license-rules-and-procedures-to-assess-evolving-natio",
    "title": "Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks",
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    "summary": "In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Report and Order that updates the Commission's submarine cable licensing process and adopts rule changes to protect critical U.S. communications infrastructure against foreign adversary threats, specifically those posed by an entity that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary. The Report and Order adopts a requirement for certain licensees to file an annual report about the licensee, submarine cable system ownership, and submarine cable operations. The Report and Order adopts a one-time information collection for licensees to identify, among other things, how many entities currently own or operate submarine line terminal equipment (SLTEs) on existing",
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    "id": "fedreg-2025-18778",
    "title": "UL LLC: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards",
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    "summary": "In this notice, OSHA announces the application of UL LLC, for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application. Additionally, OSHA proposes to add one test standard to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.",
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    "id": "fedreg-2025-18749",
    "title": "Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Robotics and Industrial Machinery",
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    "summary": "On September 2, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of robotics and industrial machinery. 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. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.",
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    "id": "fedreg-2025-18729",
    "title": "Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Personal Protective Equipment, Medical Consumables, and Medical Equipment, Including Devices",
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    "summary": "On September 2, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment including devices. 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. This notice identifies issues on which the Department is especially interested in obtaining the public's views.",
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    "id": "fedreg-2025-17901",
    "title": "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory et al.; Notice of Decision on Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments",
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    "title": "Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; General Provisions for Domestic Fisheries; Application for Exempted Fishing Permits",
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    "title": "Utah State University et. al; Application(s) for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments",
    "type": "Regulation",
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    "state": "N/A",
    "introduced_date": "2025-09",
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    "sponsor": "Commerce Department, International Trade Administration",
    "summary": "Federal Register Notice: Utah State University et. al; Application(s) for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments",
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    "title": "Notice of Request for Information; Technology Roadmap To Increase Wildfire Firefighting Capabilities",
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    "summary": "The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) requests input from all interested parties on the development of a comprehensive, technology roadmap to increase wildfire firefighting capabilities at the Federal, State, and local levels, pursuant to Executive Order 14308. Through this Request for Information (RFI), OSTP seeks input from the public, including fire professionals, academia, private sector organizations, industry groups, venture capital, philanthropic organizations, and State, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and any other interest parties. other interest parties, on priorities for such a roadmap.",
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    "summary": "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance entitled \"Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality System Software.\" FDA is issuing this guidance to provide recommendations on computer software assurance for computers and automated data processing systems used as part of medical device production or the quality system. FDA believes that these recommendations will help foster the adoption and use of innovative technologies that promote patient access to high-quality medical devices and help manufacturers to keep pace with the dynamic, rapidly changing technology landscape, while promoting compliance with laws and regulations implemented by FDA.",
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    "summary": "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is solicitating public comment on its intentions to revise an existing Advisory Circular (AC) that provides guidance to launch and reentry vehicle operators on how to complete launch and reentry collision avoidance analyses for the purpose of vehicle operator license applications. Specifically, the proposed revisions would clarify that, for certain commercial launch and reentry operations supporting National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) missions, collision avoidance (COLA) analyses may be obtained from two NASA components. The current version of the AC only identifies the 19th Space Defense Squadron (SDS) as an FAA-approved COLA provider.",
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    "summary": "In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 32 entities to the Entity List. These entries are listed on the Entity List under the destination of China, People's Republic of (China) (23), India, (1), Iran (1), Singapore (1), Taiwan (1), Turkey (3), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (2). These entities have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. This final rule revises an entry by removing two addresses from one entity under the destination of Russia. Finally, this rule amends 27 existing entries on the Entity List to correct typographical errors under the following destinations: Belarus (3), China (11), Iran (1), Pakistan ",
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    "summary": "Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane",
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    "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",
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    "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.",
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    "level": "Federal",
    "state": "N/A",
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    "sponsor": "Deputy Secretary of Defense",
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    "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"
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  {
    "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"
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  {
    "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/"
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  {
    "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/"
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  {
    "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": [
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      "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"
    ]
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  {
    "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"
    ]
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  {
    "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"
    ]
  }
]