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To establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology a program of measurement research for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biometrology, and for other purposes.

5/22/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8981

H.R. 8981, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2026, aims to create a program within the National Institute of Standards and Technology focused on measurement research for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biometrology.

Current Status of Bill HR 8981

Bill HR 8981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8981 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026.  Bill HR 8981's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of May 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8981

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8981

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8981

To establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology a program of measurement research for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biometrology, and for other purposes.
To establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology a program of measurement research for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biometrology, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8981

April McClain Delaney
April McClain Delaney
MarylandIndependent
Jay Obernolte
Jay Obernolte
CaliforniaRepublican
James C. Moylan
James C. Moylan
GuamRepublican
Zoe Lofgren
Zoe Lofgren
CaliforniaDemocrat

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