Support legislation to establish a dedicated NIST research program for biometrology standards and measurements.

April McClain Delaney · Maryland · Democratic

policy impact 5.00 specificity 1.00 extraction confidence 93%

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The Standards and Calibration for American Leadership in Engineering Biology (SCALE Biology) Act would establish a dedicated research program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to lead the development of standardized measurements, guidelines, methodologies, procedures, and processes that support this shared framework.

McClain Delaney announced and backed the SCALE Biology Act, which would create a NIST program for biometrology standards.

Rep. McClain Delaney Announces New Bipartisan Bill to Advance U.S. Leadership in Biotechnology | Congresswoman April McClain Delaney
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Rep. McClain Delaney Announces New Bipartisan Bill to Advance U.S. Leadership in Biotechnology... announced bipartisan legislation to establish a new federal program dedicated to biometrology

McClain Delaney announced bipartisan legislation that would establish a federal biometrology program.

Press Releases | Congresswoman April McClain Delaney
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GovInfo text says H.R. 8981 was introduced May 21, 2026 by Mrs. McClain Delaney for herself and others. The bill title states it would establish in NIST a program of measurement research for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biometrology. Section 2 directs NIST to establish a biometrology laboratory program and support measurement science, technical standards, guidelines, methodologies, procedures, and processes.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official bill text shows McClain Delaney sponsored legislation matching the commitment: a NIST biometrology/measurement research program for standards and measurements.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.R. 8981 (Introduced in House) - Standards and Calibration for American Leadership in Engineering Biology Act
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The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee page says H.R. 8981, the Standards and Calibration for American Leadership in Engineering Biology Act, passed by voice vote. It describes the bill as establishing a biometrology program at NIST to advance measurement science, technical standards, and research for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biotechnology. It also notes a McClain Delaney amendment in the nature of a substitute passed by voice vote.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Committee records show the NIST biometrology bill advanced in committee, further confirming concrete legislative support beyond introduction.

delivered same_term A for effort

Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3168, H.R. 8437, H.R. 9326, and H.R. 8981
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McClain Delaney sponsored H.R. 8981 in the 119th Congress, legislation that directly matched the promise by directing NIST to establish a biometrology laboratory/research program focused on measurement science, standards, methodologies, and related work for engineering biology and biomanufacturing. The bill also advanced through committee by voice vote with her substitute amendment, showing material legislative support during her current House term. Because the promise was to support legislation, not necessarily secure final enactment, this counts as delivered in the same term.

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