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Read. Follow. Verify.Overview of the 2017 Budget Proposal for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This hearing transcript documents a 2016 Congressional subcommittee meeting to review the proposed $1 billion budget for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for fiscal year 2017. The session featured testimony from NIST Director Dr. Willie E. May regarding funding priorities for measurement science, advanced manufacturing, and .
The proposed $1 billion budget represents a $50.5 million increase over the 2016 funding level, directly impacting the resources available for federal research in computing, biomanufacturing, and industrial measurement standards.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
The agency's operational budget and research priorities are determined by the outcome of this budget request.
U.S. Manufacturing Industry
The industry relies on NIST for measurement standards and technology transfer that support industrial competitiveness.
Key Facts
- The total budget request for NIST for fiscal year 2017 is $1 billion.
- The request represents a $50.5 million (approximately 5%) increase over the 2016 enacted budget.
- The Scientific and Technical Research Services (STRS) account is allocated $730.5 million of the total request.
- Funding priorities include measurement science for computing, advanced sensing for manufacturing, biomanufacturing, spectrum issues, neutron research, and technology transfer.
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- The hearing took place on March 16, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- NIST is a non-regulatory agency within the Department of Commerce.
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Focus on Biomanufacturing
The budget request explicitly highlights biomanufacturing and engineered biology as key areas for increased research funding.
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