A bill to amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to provide that the functions of the Federal Government with respect to the metric system shall be limited to coordinating the conversion to such system in areas or industries which desire it, and keeping the public informed thereon, without encouraging in any way the adoption or use of such system.

Summary

Repeals provisions of the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 which established the United States Metric Board (to coordinate voluntary conversion to the metric system). Vests in the Secretary of Commerce responsibility for devising a metric system coordination and education program. Requires the Comptroller General to make cost-benefit analysis of metric usage and to publish reports on any adverse effects resulting from increasing metric usage. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress and the President on the program. Prohibits implementation of such program unless incorporated in or approved by a law enacted within 60 days of submission.

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Timeline

1. 13 July 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 July 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 July 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 July 1978

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Sponsors

• Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] · R · Sponsor
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