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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

A chip developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology that is used to measure the performance of memory devices used by artificial intelligence algorithms.
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US Semiconductor R&D Initiatives Readying for Launch
JUN 27, 2023
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Expansion of National Quantum Initiative Pitched to Science Committee
JUN 22, 2023
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu
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Technology Strategies Stake Out Policies to Bolster US Position
MAY 16, 2023
Aerial view of the NIST Center for Neutron Research
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NIST Research Reactor to Restart Following Two-Year Shutdown
MAR 22, 2023
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FY24 Science Budget Proposals Coming Into Focus
MAR 16, 2023
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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Study Sounds Alarm on Decaying NIST Facilities
FEB 17, 2023
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FY23 Budget Outcomes: NIST
FEB 03, 2023
John Podesta, a top clean energy adviser to President Biden, discusses funding from the Inflation Reduction Act at an event at Argonne National Lab on Nov. 4, 2022.
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Science Agencies Facing Complicated FY23 Funding Landscape
NOV 04, 2022
Sens. Cantwell and Murray tour a semiconductor facility
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CHIPS Act Funding Sets Semiconductor Initiatives Into Motion
AUG 24, 2022
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Congress Urged to Meet Budget Targets in CHIPS and Science Act
AUG 16, 2022

Leadership

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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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H.R. 4584
National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act
JUL 12, 2023 – Introduced in House
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H.R. 4143
National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Enhancements Act
JUN 21, 2023 – Advanced by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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S. 1956
Invent Here, Make Here Act
JUN 13, 2023 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 1439
Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023
MAY 04, 2023 – Introduced in Senate
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S. 1356
Assuring Safe, Secure, Ethical, and Stable Systems for AI (ASSESS AI) Act
APR 27, 2023 – Introduced in Senate
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H.R. 2739
Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023
APR 20, 2023 – Introduced in House
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Budget Tracker summary

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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
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FY2020 National Institute of Standards and Technology

Related Organizations

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Related Committees

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Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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