To establish a Small Business Manufacturing Extension Service, and for other purposes.
Small Business Manufacturing Extension Act of 1992 - Directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (the Director) to establish a Small Business Manufacturing Extension Service (the Service) to coordinate and improve efforts to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers to increase their competitiveness and efficiency through improved equipment, processes, and practices.
States that eligible applicants for grants under this Act shall be regional groups including substantial participation by private manufacturing industries. Requires the Director to: (1) award two-year grants on a competitive basis to establish extension offices; and (2) submit a periodic evaluation report on the Service to the Congress.
Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Competitiveness.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.
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