United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 6229 (115th)
National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018
Introduced
26 June 2018
Last action
26 September 2018 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsors
Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Subjects
Transport, Artificial intelligence
Source updated
7 April 2025
Transport · Artificial intelligence
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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Timeline
26 June 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 June 2018
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
26 June 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 June 2018
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
27 June 2018
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
25 September 2018
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8865-8866)
Source: Floor
25 September 2018
Passed
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)
Source: Floor
25 September 2018
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 September 2018
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6229.
Source: Floor
25 September 2018
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8865-8868)
Source: Floor
25 September 2018
Floor
Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
25 September 2018
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 764.
Source: Calendars
25 September 2018
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-977.
Source: Committee
25 September 2018
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-977.
Source: Committee
26 September 2018
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 26 September 2018 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 25 September 2018 · Download file
- Reported in House · 25 September 2018 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 26 June 2018 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 26 September 2018
Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6229
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/6229
- us · 115-hr-6229 · source updated 7 April 2025