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Public Law97th CongressScience, Technology, Communications
S. 2271Became Law

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983

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What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Aug 12, 1982)

(Senate agreed to House amendments with amendment)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Core Research Program for Innovation and Productivity; (5) Technical Competence Fund; (6) Fire Research Center; and (7) central technical support. Eliminates the floor on the funds allocation for the Office of Weights and Measures. Mandates a minimum allocation for Metals Processing.

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

Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) National Technical Information Service activities; (2) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (3) necessary salary adjustments.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to charge other agencies for services the Bureau performs at their request. Permits the waiver of such charge as specified.

What just happenedOct 6, 1982

Became Public Law No: 97-286.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR](R-OR)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
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Senate agreed to House amendment with amendmentAug 12, 198239
(Senate agreed to House amendments with amendment)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Core Research Program for Innovation and Productivity; (5) Technical Competence Fund; (6) Fire Research Center; and (7) central technical support. Eliminates the floor on the funds allocation for the Office of Weights and Measures. Mandates a minimum allocation for Metals Processing.

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

Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) National Technical Information Service activities; (2) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (3) necessary salary adjustments.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to charge other agencies for services the Bureau performs at their request. Permits the waiver of such charge as specified.

Passed House amendedMay 19, 198236
(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 5726)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Core Research Program for Innovation and Productivity; (5) Technical Competence Fund; (6) Fire Research Center; and (7) central technical support.

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

Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) National Technical Information Service activities; (2) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (3) necessary salary adjustments.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to charge other agencies for services the Bureau performs at their request. Permits the waiver of such charge as specified.

Introduced in SenateMar 24, 198200

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations for the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) center technical support; (4) computer science and technology; (5) the National Technical Information Service; and (6) salary adjustments.