HR 6229
115th Congress
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National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018
Introduced: June 26, 2018
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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
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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