H.R. 8981 Introduced Science, Technology, Communications

SCALE Biology Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] Introduced May 21, 2026 Cosponsors 5 (3 D, 2 R) Latest action July 21, 2026

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Actions

  1. Jul 21, 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  2. Jul 21, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. May 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  4. May 21, 2026 Introduced in House

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