A bill to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the programs of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.
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.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood without amendment. With written report No. 98-423.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood without amendment. With written report No. 98-423.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 830.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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