House bill would expunge from federal law requiring NIST to work with NSA on cybersecurity standards. Amendment introduced by Rep. Alan Grayson would let NIST decide whether to seek NSA advice. NIST withdrew its special publication on a random bit generator because of concerns the NSA might have tampered with cryptographic guidance. Experts at both agencies have developed close working relationships over the years, and a change in federal law wouldn’t necessarily stop NIST cooperating with NSA experts. Some who find fault with the NSA for its conduct see value in NIST tapping the agency’s cryptographic expertise.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/will-nist-nsa-cooperation-continue-a-6887