Study and report on immersive technology

(a) Study (1) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Advisory Panel shall complete a study on the state of the immersive technology industry and the effect of such industry on the economic competitiveness and national security of the United States. (2) Requirements In conducting the study required by paragraph (1), the Advisory Panel shall— (A) assess the role of immersive technology in the broader emerging technology ecosystem and the manner in which the United States can make strategic investments that support the key technology focus areas identified in section 10387(c) of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19107(c)); (B) examine the economic impact of the use of immersive technology across key sectors, including manufacturing, energy, public safety, health care, urban planning, construction, automotive, agriculture, workforce development, retail, education, and entertainment; (C) assess the ways in which immersive technology benefits businesses (including small- and medium-sized businesses), including— (i) by facilitating the delivery of essential human services; and (ii) by supporting workforce development in critical sectors; (D) determine the investment and personnel needed for the timely and successful deployment of immersive technology that ensures the global leadership of the United States; (E) identify any voluntary standard or best practice needed to ensure that immersive technology is designed and deployed in a manner that— (i) facilitates ease of use; and (ii) protects individual rights, including with respect to— (I) privacy; (II) accessibility; (III) digital identity; and (IV) intellectual property; (F) assess the national and economic security benefits and risks associated with immersive technology and the ways in which the benefits can be maximized and the risks mitigated; and (G) address the objectives described in section 5(d). (b) Report (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date on which the study is completed under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on— (A) the findings of the study; and (B) recommendations based on the findings of the study for congressional action. (2) Publication The Secretary shall publish the report required by paragraph (1) on a publicly accessible website of the White House.