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Version 00 · 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.
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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.
People & committees
Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] · R–VA
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8865-8866)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6229.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8865-8868)
Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 764.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-977.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-977.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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