H.R. 8981

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Standards and Calibration for American Leadership in Engineering Biology Act or the SCALE Biology Act This bill establishes a biometrology laboratory program within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and expands NIST’s role in related research and support activities.  Biometrology applies the science of measurement to the study of living organisms. Biometrology is used in many disciplines, including biomanufacturing, engineering biology, and biotechnology. Current law requires NIST to support biometrology research and related activities. The bill directs NIST to establish a biometrology laboratory program to enable innovation, improve biological data, and support the safe and responsible development and application of biological technologies. The bill expands NIST’s existing biometrology-related activities to include establishing common terminology and definitions related to engineering biology, biomanufacturing, biotechnology, and the bioeconomy; supporting external research that advances biometrology and related disciplines; and identifying areas where technical standards and other governance mechanisms are needed. In carrying out these activ

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