S 2458 · 98th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985

Introduced 1984-03-21· Sponsored by Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(1984-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the National Bureau of Standards for FY 1985, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Center for Fire Research; (5) core measurement research for new technologies; (6) Technical Competence Fund; (7) central technical support; and (8) building 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. Sets the rate of compensation of the Director of the Bureau at level IV of the Executive Schedule.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only