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Project 2025 Outlines Possible Future for Science Agencies
NOV 20, 2024
Jake Sullivan 2024 October Briefing
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Biden Sets Priorities for Applications of AI to National Security
OCT 25, 2024
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Space Weather Sectors Need Better Data, Survey Finds
OCT 10, 2024
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White House Pushes Forward on Standardization Strategy
SEP 27, 2024
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US Puts Export Controls on Quantum Computers
SEP 26, 2024
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Lunar Time Standard Taking Shape
SEP 06, 2024
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White House Issues New Security Rules for Government-Funded Research
JUL 30, 2024
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Timelines Set for First CHIPS R&D Facilities
JUL 12, 2024
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Commerce Department Names Winners of $500 Million Tech Hubs Competition
JUL 02, 2024
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Effort to Create Fundraising Arm for NIST Advances in House
JUN 21, 2024

Leadership and Staff

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Laurie Locascio
Director
National Institute of Standards and Technology
APR 07, 2022 – Confirmed by voice vote
Gina Raimondo
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Gina Raimondo
Secretary of Commerce
Commerce Department
MAR 02, 2021 – Confirmed on an 84 to 15 vote
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Rick Spinrad
Administrator
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
JUN 17, 2021 – Confirmed by voice vote
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Alejandra Castillo
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development
Commerce Department
AUG 13, 2021 – Appointed

Congressional Leaders

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Hal Rogers
Chair
House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Matt Cartwright
Ranking Member
House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Jeanne Shaheen
Chair
Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Jerry Moran
Ranking Member
Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
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Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Chair
House Energy and Commerce Committee
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Frank Pallone
Ranking Member
House Energy and Commerce Committee
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Maria Cantwell
Chair
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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Ted Cruz
Ranking Member
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Recent Bill Actions

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S. 3631
Critical Minerals Security Act
NOV 19, 2024 – Advanced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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S. 2228
Building Chips in America Act
OCT 02, 2024 – Became law
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H.R. 9720
AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act
SEP 25, 2024 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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H.R. 9723
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
SEP 25, 2024 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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H.R. 9771
Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for the Long Term (BUILT) Act
SEP 24, 2024 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 7073
The Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
SEP 24, 2024 – Passed by House
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Related Organizations

National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Related Committees

House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee