H.R. 2209, called the “Saving NIST’s Workforce Act,” aims to prevent the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from reducing its workforce until the full-year funding for fiscal year 2026 is approved. The bill prohibits NIST from laying off any employees,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2209 is a rule that says the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can't let go of any workers until they have all the money they need for the next year, unless someone is not doing their job right or has done something bad. This helps make sure the people working at NIST can keep doing their jobs without worrying about losing them suddenly.