Lamar Smith: “I am pleased to join my colleague, Chairman of the Research and Technology Subcommittee, Larry Bucshon, in support of…”

“I am pleased to join my colleague, Chairman of the Research and Technology Subcommittee, Larry Bucshon, in support of the reauthorization of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Measurement science conducted at NIST contributes to industrial competitiveness by supporting the technical infrastructure for advancements in nanotechnology, global positioning systems, materials sciences, cybersecurity, health information technology, and a variety of other fields. Research conducted at NIST laboratories has been lauded by independent review panels as being among the best in the world. NIST researchers have been awarded four Nobel prizes in Physics in the last 15 years. H.R. 5035 codifies education and outreach efforts at NIST and requires a comprehensive review of the NIST laboratory programs by the National Academy of Sciences. This bill authorizes just over $855 million dollars for NIST in Fiscal Year 2015, this funding level is consistent with the House passed Appropriations bill. NIST works alongside industry and is recognized as a provider of high-quality information utilized by the private sector. H.R. 5035 reauthorizes the work of this important agency at responsible funding levels. I encourage my colleagues to support this bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Bucshon) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5035.…”