CONGRESS ADVANCE IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY PRIORITIES IN FY26 NDAA AND APPROPRIATIONS
Washington, D.C. – Immersive technologies are gaining significant traction in Congress as both chambers embed XR and digital twin capabilities into the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and sectoral appropriations bills. In the Senate, the NDAA directs the Secretary of the Navy to prioritize augmented reality (AR) for guided repairs and digital twin technologies […]
XR ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THE HOUSE REALITY CAUCUS APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST FOR FY26
Washington, D.C. – On April 29, 2025, the XR Association (XRA) expressed its support for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations requests submitted to the House Appropriations Committee by the bipartisan Congressional Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality Caucus. In their letter, caucus co-chairs Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) requested a number […]
XR ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF THE “UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP IN IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 2025”
The Act would designate an Advisory Panel of Federal, Civil Society and Industry leaders to Lead the Growth, Application and Use of XR March 24, 2025 – Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and August Pfluger (R-TX), along with Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Mark Warner (D-VA), reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral “United States Leadership in Immersive […]
SAVE THE DATE: CELEBRATE FIVE YEARS OF THE AR/VR POLICY CONFERENCE – SEPT. 9, 2025, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – Join the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association (XRA) as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the AR/VR Policy Conference on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. For the past four years, this conference has served as the leading forum for XR industry leaders, policymakers, and experts […]
XR ASSOCIATION HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL “XRA DEMO ON THE HILL” WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STAFF, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the XR Association, a leading trade association representing the growing ecosystem of immersive technology companies, hosted the third annual Demo on the Hill at the Rayburn House Office Building. This demonstration provided an opportunity for Members of Congress and their staff to immerse themselves in XR devices […]
XRA PROPOSES EIGHT POLICY PRIORITIES FOR 119TH CONGRESS
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association (XRA) has made great progress in helping U.S. lawmakers to better understand the transformative potential of immersive technology (XR). With the recent introduction of the U.S. Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2024, Congress recognized XR’s important role in strengthening the U.S. economy and supporting national security. Congress must focus […]
XR ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS NOMINATION OF MICHAEL KRATSIOS AS DIRECTOR OF THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Washington, D.C. — The XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the growing ecosystem of companies powering virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (immersive technology or XR), announced its support for the nomination of Michael Kratsios as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Kratsios, who previously served as U.S. Chief […]
REGISTER FOR XRA’S ANNUAL DEMO ON THE HILL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – The XR Association will host the third annual “XRA on the Hill” – an exclusive demonstration event for lawmakers and Congressional staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. At this event, XRA member companies are invited to showcase XR devices, software, experiences, and services directly to government officials and staff. The demo is […]
XR ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE INTRODUCTION OF THE “UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP IN IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 2024”
The Act would designate an Advisory Panel of Federal, Civil Society, and Industry leaders to Lead the Growth, Application and Use of XR December 11, 2024 – Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and August Pfluger (R-TX), along with Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Mark Warner (D-VA), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral “United States Leadership in Immersive […]
LEGISLATIVE LANDSCAPE: XR TECHNOLOGY GAINS GROUND IN 2024
Washington D.C. – The XR Association (XRA), the industry association representing the dynamic ecosystem of virtual, augmented and mixed reality companies, has been at the forefront of educating lawmakers about the transformative benefits of immersive technologies. Over the years, XRA has served as a trusted convener for industry, academia, policymakers and public interest groups exploring […]