HR 6077 · 94th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Metric Conversion Assistance Act

Introduced 1975-04-16· Sponsored by Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1975-04-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Metric Conversion Assistance Act - Sets forth the policy of the United States with respect to making the international metric system the predominant system of measurement in the United States. Establishes a National Metric Conversion Assistance Board to implement such policy. Directs the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, nine members to the Board who have experience and competence in business, labor, education, consumer protection, science, and technology. Directs the Board within 18 months to develop and submit to the President and the Congress a comprehensive plan to accomplish a changeover to the metric system of measurement in the United States. Requires the Board to begin implementation of the plan within 60 days after the date on which the plan is submitted to the Congress and the President, unless either House or the President disapproves the plan. Empowers the Board to: (1) enter into contracts to do research, surveys, or reports; (2) conduct hearings; (3) establish such committees and advisory panels as it deems necessary; and (4) perform such other acts as may be necessary. Authorizes the Board to accept gifts donations, and bequests of real…

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