Establish a federal program to support research and development for advanced robotics and automation technologies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with ARC Act of 2026?
The ARC Act of 2026 is currently in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources following its referral on February 9, 2026. The committee members must choose to hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. No progress has occurred on this bill since February 9, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by ARC Act of 2026 (S. 3814 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5421 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5421 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
James Risch (R-ID)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.