Blocks job cuts for most employees at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
This bill would stop most job cuts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It would protect most NIST employees from being laid off. This protection would last until the government sets aside money for NIST for the 2026 budget year.
Today, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can initiate layoffs or involuntarily separate employees. If this bill becomes law, NIST would be blocked from doing most job cuts or involuntary firings. This protection would last until Congress passes the full budget for NIST for the government's 2026 budget year.
HR 2209 · 119th Congress · March 18, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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