National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983
Public Law 97-286 · S. 2271 · 97th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 6, 1982 · Science, Technology, Communications
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Packwood (R-OR)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Harrison Schmitt
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
(Senate agreed to House amendments with amendment)
National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Core Research Program for Innovation and Productivity; (5) Technical Competence Fund; (6) Fire Research Center; and (7) central technical support. Eliminates the floor on the funds allocation for the Office of Weights and Measures. Mandates a minimum allocation for Metals Processing.
Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur.
Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) National Technical Information Service activities; (2) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (3) necessary salary adjustments.
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to charge other agencies for services the Bureau performs at their request. Permits the waiver of such charge as specified.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Oct 6, 1982Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 97-286.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 28, 1982PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Sep 22, 1982Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments by Voice Vote.
- Aug 12, 1982Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate concurred in House amendments with an amendment SU1225. By Unanimous Consent.
- May 19, 1982FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Apr 29, 1982FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Apr 21, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Mar 29, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Mar 24, 1982CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.