A bill to encourage the development and utilization of excellence in design through a program of research, development, education, and voluntary standard setting.

Summary

Establishes within the Department of Commerce the United States Design Office headed by a Director. Requires such Office to: (1) establish voluntary standards for excellence in the design of objects and systems; (2) identify through research and development the ways in which the marketing of objects and systems may be improved through better design and manufacture; (3) plan and implement programs to educate entrepreneurs and the public to value and promote excellence in design; (4) coordinate the activities of the Office with other Federal departments and agencies; (5) sponsor exhibitions of well-designed objects and systems; (6) award certificates for outstanding examples of design; and (7) encourage educational institutions to adopt courses in design. Establishes an Advisory Council to assist and support the Office in the execution of its duties. Requires the Office to report annually to the President and Congress on activities of the Office and Council. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

1. 6 May 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 May 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 May 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 May 1980

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Sponsors

• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] · D · Sponsor
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