H.R. 6229 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
National Institute of Standards and Technology Reauthorization Act of 2018
H.R. 6229 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 26, 2018, sponsored by Barbara Comstock with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barbara Comstock (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 26, 2018)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
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