This bill makes sure that technical standards used in laws are accessible to everyone while supporting the organizations that create them. It helps ensure public safety and encourages innovation by keeping these standards up to date.
If you need to follow safety standards at work, this bill helps ensure those standards are available to you.
Who this affects
workers in various industries · consumers
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill ensures that people can access technical standards used in laws and regulations.
2It requires that standards development organizations maintain a process that includes public participation.
3The bill aims to protect copyright while allowing public access to important standards.
4It recognizes the role of these standards in promoting safety and innovation.
5Federal, state, and local governments will continue to rely on these standards for public health and safety.
