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Bill98th CongressFiled Mar 16, 1983Science, Technology, Communications
S. 821

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1984

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Apr 7, 1983)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1984 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the National Bureau of Standards for FY 1984, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer sciences and technology; (4) core measurement research for new technologies; (5) technical competence fund; (6) central technical support; and (7) the Center for Fire Research.

Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur.

Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (2) necessary salary adjustments.

Requires that sufficient income from the Working Capital Fund remain outside the general fund of the Treasury to ensure the availability of working capital necessary to replace equipment and inventories for the Bureau.

What just happenedMay 10, 1983

For Further Action See H.R.2513.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA](R-WA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
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Passed Senate amendedApr 7, 198335
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1984 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the National Bureau of Standards for FY 1984, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer sciences and technology; (4) core measurement research for new technologies; (5) technical competence fund; (6) central technical support; and (7) the Center for Fire Research.

Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur.

Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (2) necessary salary adjustments.

Requires that sufficient income from the Working Capital Fund remain outside the general fund of the Treasury to ensure the availability of working capital necessary to replace equipment and inventories for the Bureau.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 31, 198301
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 98-49)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1984 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the National Bureau of Standards for FY 1984, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer sciences and technology; (4) core measurement research for new technologies; (5) technical competence fund; (6) central technical support; and (7) the Center for Fire Research.

Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur.

Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (2) necessary salary adjustments.

Requires that sufficient income from the Working Capital Fund remain outside the general fund of the Treasury to ensure the availability of working capital necessary to replace equipment and inventories for the Bureau.

Introduced in SenateMar 16, 198300

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1984 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the National Bureau of Standards for FY 1984 including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer sciences and technology; (4) core measurement research for new technologies; (5) technical competence fund; and (6) central technical support.

Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur.

Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (2) necessary salary adjustments.

Requires that sufficient income from the Working Capital Fund remain outside the general fund of the Treasury to ensure the availability of working capital necessary to replace equipment and inventories for the Bureau.