A bill to establish a United States Design Council within the Department of Commerce.

Summary

Establishes the United States Design Council in the Department of Commerce. Directs the Council to: (1) establish and publicize voluntary standards for excellence in the design of objects and systems; (2) implement programs to educate U.S. enterprisers and the public to the value of design excellence; (3) coordinate design activities with other agencies; (4) develop a repository of information on various aspects of design; (5) promote courses and careers in design; (6) acquire membership in international design associations; and (7) cooperate with State, local, and private agencies concerned with excellence in design. Requires the Council to carry out a broad program of planning, coordination, and public education to implement this Act and to report to the President and the Congress annually on its activities and recommendations.

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Timeline

1. 7 October 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 October 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 October 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 October 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.

   Source: Committee

5. 15 October 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

   Source: Committee

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 October 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
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