Search Results: keywords:"foundation for standards and metrology"

  • S. 4639 — To establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
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    The bill S. 4639 aims to create the Foundation for Standards and Metrology within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This nonprofit organization would support NIST by advancing measurement science, technical standards, and technology to strengthen the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help a group called the Foundation for Standards and Metrology work with scientists and companies to make new technologies, but it has to be careful about where it gets its money and how it spends it to stay fair and honest.

  • H. R. 8673 — To establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,753

    H.R. 8673 aims to create the Foundation for Standards and Metrology within the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This nonprofit foundation's mission is to support advancements in measurement science, technical standards, and technology, enhancing U.S. economic...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8673 is a plan to start a new group called the Foundation for Standards and Metrology to help make sure things are measured and done correctly, like how long or heavy something is, and to help bring new inventions and technologies to life. This group will work with schools and companies, but it needs to be careful with money and not let people who give money to it have too much influence.