H.R. 6229 · 115th Congress
National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018
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Balderson10 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Jun 26, 2018
- House Passed Sep 25, 2018
National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 26, 2018
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018
Latest action (Sep 26, 2018): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 26, 2018
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Jun 26, 2018
- House Passed Sep 25, 2018
No recorded floor vote found.