SCALE Biology Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5557, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina. Its stated purpose is to establish a program of measurement research within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The bill does not yet specify the details of this program, as the full text has not been published.
Based on the title, the bill would direct NIST to conduct research related to measurement standards. The specific entities or individuals who would be affected by this research program are not detailed in the provided information.
As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5557 is at the beginning of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate and its next steps would involve referral to a committee for consideration and potential hearings or amendments.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 5557 do?
- This bill, S. 5557, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina. Its stated purpose is to establish a program of measurement research within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The bill does not yet specify the details of this program, as the full text has not been published. Based on the title, the bill would direct NIST to conduct research related to measurement standards. The specific entities or individuals who would be affected by this research program are not detailed in the provided information. As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5557 is at the beginning of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate and its next steps would involve referral to a committee for consideration and potential hearings or amendments.
- Has S. 5557 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5557. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5557?
- S. 5557 was sponsored by Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5557?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (24 Sep 2026).
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