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National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018

Introduced: June 26, 2018 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 25, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 25, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8865-8866)
Sep 25, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8865-8866)
Sep 25, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6229.
Sep 25, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8865-8868)
Sep 25, 2018
Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 25, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 764.
Sep 25, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-977.
Jun 27, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 27, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 26, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018

This bill reauthorizes the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through FY2019.

NIST shall carry out specified quantum information science and technology activities and convene a workshop to discuss the development of quantum information science.

NIST shall:

  • enhance and expand its guidance and assistance to federal agencies in helping them to effectively use its Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity;
  • expand fundamental and applied research to address key questions related to the measurement of privacy, security, and vulnerability of software tools and communications networks; and
  • implement the recommendations in the December 2017 Road Mapping Workshop Report on Overcoming Barriers to Adoption of Composites in Sustainable Infrastructure.

NIST shall continue to:

  • support the development of artificial intelligence and data science; and
  • conduct research on the expanded connectivity, interoperability, and security of interconnected systems and other aspects of the Internet of things.

The bill grants NIST the authority to appoint scientific, engineering, and professional personnel regardless of the civil service laws to carry out research and development that requires the services of personnel who are specially qualified.

What's happening now September 26, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 5
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Sep 25, 2018
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jun 26, 2018
Knight, Stephen
· Jun 26, 2018
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Jun 26, 2018
 R
Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Jun 26, 2018
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Jun 26, 2018
SMITH, LAMAR
· Jun 26, 2018
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jun 26, 2018
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