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An act to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the programs of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal years 1981 and 1982, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Sep 30, 1980)

(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal years 1981 and 1982. Sets forth minimum amounts to be spent on specified programs, including the Environmental Measurements Program, Earthquake Hazards Engineering, Measurement Standards for the Handicapped, the Automated Manufacturing Research Facility, and for Transfer to Working Capital Fund. Establishes a spending ceiling for expenses of the Bureau incurred outside the United States.

Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 to carry out the activities performed by the National Technical Information Service and for adjustments in salary and employee benefits.

Permits the transfer of funds among the line items according to a specified formula and procedure.

Increases the ceiling on the amount the Bureau may spend for facilities improvement, effective October 1, 1980. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to expend funds to defray the expenses of foreign nationals not in service to the Federal government while they are performing scientific or engineering work at the National Bureau of Standards or participating in the exchange of scientific or technical information at the Bureau, effective October 1, 1980.

Authorizes employees of the Bureau to participate in foreign exchanges offered by a foreign government for the performance of scientific or engineering activities or the exchange of information if to do so would be in the interests of the United States.

Repeals the provision relating to a limited authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 1979 and 1980.

What just happenedOct 15, 1980

Public Law 96-461.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
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  • Public LawOct 16, 1980
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  1. Oct 15, 1980PresidentE40000

    Public Law 96-461.

  2. Oct 15, 1980BecameLaw36000

    Public Law 96-461.

  3. Oct 15, 1980PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 15, 1980BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 7, 1980FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Oct 7, 1980President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Oct 6, 1980President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

  8. Oct 3, 1980PresidentE05000

    Measure enrolled in House.

  9. Oct 2, 1980ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House agreed to Senate amendments.

  10. Oct 2, 1980NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments.

  11. Sep 30, 1980ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment.

  12. Sep 30, 1980NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment.

  13. Jul 21, 1980FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 7113.

  14. Jul 21, 1980Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 7113.

  15. Jul 21, 1980FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  16. Jul 21, 1980FloorH30000

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

  17. May 9, 1980Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  18. May 9, 1980Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  19. May 9, 1980Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  20. May 9, 1980Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

  21. May 5, 1980Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-683.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  22. May 5, 1980Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-683.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Feb 20, 1980IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Feb 20, 1980IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Senate agreed to House amendment with amendmentSep 30, 198039
(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal years 1981 and 1982. Sets forth minimum amounts to be spent on specified programs, including the Environmental Measurements Program, Earthquake Hazards Engineering, Measurement Standards for the Handicapped, the Automated Manufacturing Research Facility, and for Transfer to Working Capital Fund. Establishes a spending ceiling for expenses of the Bureau incurred outside the United States.

Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 to carry out the activities performed by the National Technical Information Service and for adjustments in salary and employee benefits.

Permits the transfer of funds among the line items according to a specified formula and procedure.

Increases the ceiling on the amount the Bureau may spend for facilities improvement, effective October 1, 1980. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to expend funds to defray the expenses of foreign nationals not in service to the Federal government while they are performing scientific or engineering work at the National Bureau of Standards or participating in the exchange of scientific or technical information at the Bureau, effective October 1, 1980.

Authorizes employees of the Bureau to participate in foreign exchanges offered by a foreign government for the performance of scientific or engineering activities or the exchange of information if to do so would be in the interests of the United States.

Repeals the provision relating to a limited authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 1979 and 1980.

Passed House amendedJul 21, 198036
(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 7113)

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal year 1981. Sets forth minimum amounts to be spent on specified programs, including the Environmental Measurements Program, Earthquake Hazards Engineering, Measurement Standards for the Handicapped, the Automated Manufacturing Research Facility, and for Transfer to Working Capital Fund. Establishes a spending ceiling for expenses of the Bureau incurred outside the United States.

Authorizes additional appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the National Technical Information Service for fiscal year 1981, for research, development, and related activities in the field of innovation and productivity, and for adjustments in salary and employee benefits.

Sets forth a formula for the apportionment of appropriated funds. Permits the transfer of funds among the line items according to a specified formula and procedure.

Directs the Director of the Bureau to charge other agencies for any services performed by the Bureau at such agency's request or as required by law. Increases the ceiling on the amount the Bureau may spend for facilities improvement, effective October 1, 1980. Authorizes the Director to expend funds to defray the expenses of foreign nationals not in service to the Federal government while they are performing scientific or engineering work at the National Bureau of Standards or participating in the exchange of scientific or technical information at the Bureau, effective October 1, 1980.

Authorizes employees of the Bureau to participate in foreign exchanges offered by a foreign government for the performance of scientific or engineering activities or the exchange of information if to do so would be in the interests of the United States.

Repeals the provision relating to a limited authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 1979 and 1980.

Passed Senate amendedMay 9, 198035
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

National Bureau of Standards Authorizations of Appropriations Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) activities of the National Bureau of Standards under the Act of March 3, 1901 and other statutes; (2) facilities improvement; and (3) international activities.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 5, 198001
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-683)

National Bureau of Standards Authorizations of Appropriations Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) activities of the National Bureau of Standards under the Act of March 3, 1901 and other statutes; (2) facilities improvement; and (3) international activities.

Introduced in SenateFeb 20, 198000

National Bureau of Standards Authorizations of Appropriations Act for Fiscal Years 1981 and 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981 and 1982 to the Secretary of Commerce for: (1) activities of the National Bureau of Standards under the Act of March 3, 1901 and other statutes; (2) facilities improvement; (3) international activities; and (4) activities performed for other agencies.