FEDERALhearing transcript

Overview of the 2017 Budget Proposal for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Original title: AN OVERVIEW OF THE BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017

January 1, 2017

NIST federal budget science and technology research and development manufacturing biomanufacturing

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The Frame

What this does

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.

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Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

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Summary

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 .

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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary role of NIST?

NIST is a within the Department of Commerce that promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology.

How much of an increase is NIST requesting for 2017?

NIST is requesting an increase of $50.5 million, which is about a five percent increase over the 2016 enacted level.

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Focus on Biomanufacturing

The budget request explicitly highlights biomanufacturing and engineered biology as key areas for increased research funding.

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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personDr. Willie E. May“Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and Director of NIST.”Map →

personBarbara Comstock“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.”Map →

organizationNational Institute of Standards and Technology“The federal agency whose budget is under review.”Map →

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