Opening Statement:
Full Committee Markup of:
H.R. 390, ACERO Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 34-0
Directs NASA to use its ACERO project to improve aerial wildfire response through advanced aircraft, real-time data sharing, and coordinated multi-agency operations.
- Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 390, Offered by Rep. Fong (R-CA) - passed by voice vote
H.R. 3259, Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act- favorably reported to the House by a vote of 35-0
Enhances cryptography research and encourages the implementation of post-quantum cryptography standards throughout the United States.
H.R. 3679, Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 35-0
Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop resources for small businesses to help them better understand and utilize artificial intelligence systems.
- Amendment #37 to H.R. 3679, Offered by Rep. Foster (D-IL) - passed by voice vote
Adds the NIST privacy and cybersecurity frameworks as additional resources.
Prohibits SBA from restricting NIST resources.
H.R. 3705, Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act - favorably reported to the House by a vote of 35-0
Directs NOAA to improve coastal marine fog forecasting to enhance maritime safety, protect critical infrastructure, and reduce the economic impact of port disruptions caused by severe fog events.