The S. 4446 bill seeks to amend the National Construction Safety Team Act so that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can investigate the failures of not just buildings, but also other types of structures. This change is aimed at helping to develop...
Simple Explanation
The S. 4446 bill wants to allow a group called NIST to also look at problems with things like bridges or tunnels, not just buildings, so they can make safety rules better. If there are other groups better at checking these things, NIST should let them handle it instead.