HR 2209
Saving NIST’s Workforce Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:46 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Saving NIST’s Workforce Act, temporarily prevents the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from reducing its workforce or involuntarily separating employees until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are approved. It aims to protect the existing workforce at NIST during a period of uncertainty regarding federal funding. The bill specifically outlines the types of employees covered and clarifies that this moratorium applies in addition to existing personnel policies. This measure seeks to maintain stability within NIST’s operations.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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