Robotics Supply Chain Improvement Act

(a) In general. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent 4 years, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, shall submit to Congress a report that describes the adoption of robotics and the rate of adoption within firms across various industries in the United States.

(b) Contents. Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall include—

(1) an assessment of the adoption of robotics based on geographic location;

(2) an assessment of industry-specific adoption;

(3) a description of the levels of investment in robotics by industry;

(4) identification of any barrier to the adoption of robotics by industry;

(5) a description of the impact of the adoption of robotics on workforce and skill development among workers by industry; and

(6) recommendations to Congress for legislation action.