National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Sep 2018): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
H.R. 6229, the National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018, would authorize appropriations for NIST through fiscal year 2019. It would also direct NIST to conduct specific research and development activities in areas such as quantum information science, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things. The bill would also grant NIST the authority to hire up to 10 specialized scientific and engineering personnel outside of standard civil service rules for up to five years.
This bill affects NIST, which would be tasked with enhancing its guidance on cybersecurity for federal agencies, expanding research on the privacy and security of software and networks, and implementing recommendations for the use of composite materials in infrastructure. It also directs NIST to continue supporting artificial intelligence and data science development and research into interconnected systems.
The bill has passed the House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official 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:
Timeline
26 Sep 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6229 do?
- H.R. 6229, the National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018, would authorize appropriations for NIST through fiscal year 2019. It would also direct NIST to conduct specific research and development activities in areas such as quantum information science, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things. The bill would also grant NIST the authority to hire up to 10 specialized scientific and engineering personnel outside of standard civil service rules for up to five years. This bill affects NIST, which would be tasked with enhancing its guidance on cybersecurity for federal agencies, expanding research on the privacy and security of software and networks, and implementing recommendations for the use of composite materials in infrastructure. It also directs NIST to continue supporting artificial intelligence and data science development and research into interconnected systems. The bill has passed the House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 6229 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6229. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6229?
- H.R. 6229 was sponsored by Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] (R-VA), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6229?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (26 Sep 2018).
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