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National Institute of Standards and Technology

FYI reporting on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) includes NIST’s research laboratories and its diverse portfolio of research projects, especially as they relate to the physical sciences. FYI also covers the agency’s budget and appropriations, related policy developments and leadership changes.

Latest Articles

Tom Cole and Chuck Fleischmann at the FY25 Energy Water Bill markup
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House Appropriators Complete FY25 Science Bills 
JUL 15, 2024
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Effort to Create Fundraising Arm for NIST Advances in House
JUN 21, 2024
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NIST Director Testifies on Budget Challenges
MAY 29, 2024
Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group Schumer Press Conference May 5 2024
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Senate AI Blueprint Proposes ‘Emergency’ R&D Surge
MAY 15, 2024
Examples of poor facility conditions at the National Institute of Standards and Technology included in a new National Academies report on the subject. From left, corroded piping, a leaking ceiling, and a dust-ridden lab space.
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White House Report Paints Dire Picture of U.S. Research Infrastructure
MAY 13, 2024
PCAST Sept 23 Biden
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PCAST Backs Use of AI to Accelerate Scientific Research
MAY 01, 2024
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Science Agencies Squeezed Under Budget Caps for FY24 and FY25
APR 03, 2024
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Most Non-Defense Science Agencies Would See Increases Under FY25 Budget
MAR 12, 2024
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Many Science Agencies Cut in Final FY24 Budget
MAR 05, 2024
NIST Colorado campus
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Decaying Facilities Threaten NIST’s Physics Labs, Panel Finds
FEB 14, 2024

Leadership and Staff

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Laurie Locascio
Director
National Institute of Standards and Technology
APR 07, 2022 – Confirmed by voice vote
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James Olthoff
Chief Metrologist
National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Charles Romine
Associate Director for Lab Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Mojdeh Bahar
Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services
National Institute of Standards and Technology
MAY 22, 2020 – Appointment announced

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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Frank Lucas
Chair
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Zoe Lofgren
Ranking Member
House Science, Space, and Technology 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. 4769
Validation and Evaluation for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (VET AI) Act
JUL 24, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 4657
CHIPS Training in America Act
JUL 10, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 4639
Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act
JUL 08, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 4568
CHIPS Improvement Act
JUN 18, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act
JUN 13, 2024 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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S. 4446
National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act
JUN 04, 2024 – Introduced in Senate
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Budget Tracker summary

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FY2025 National Institute of Standards and Technology
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FY2024 National Institute of Standards and Technology
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FY2023 National Institute of Standards and Technology
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FY2022 National Institute of Standards and Technology
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FY2021 National Institute of Standards and Technology

Related Organizations

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Related Committees

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