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H.R. 7353 (94th)

Metric Conversion Act

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Introduced

21 May 1975

Last action

21 May 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2], Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Esch, Marvin L. [R-MI-2], Rep. Flowers, Walter [D-AL-7], Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1], Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Rep. Hall, Tim L. [D-IL-15], Sen. Krueger, Robert C. [D-TX], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Metric Conversion Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States to plan and coordinate the increasing use of the metric system of measurement in the United States, and to plan and coordinate the voluntary substitution of metric measurement units for customary measurements units in education, trade, commerce, and all other sectors of the economy. Establishes a United States Metric Board to implement the policy set out in this Act. Directs the Board to: (1) consult with and take suggestions from various groups regarding the conversion; (2) encourage activities of standardization organizations to develop or revise as rapidly as practicable engineering standards to a metric measurement basis; and (3) assist the public, through information and education programs, to become familiar with the meaning and applicability of metric terms and measure in daily life. Lists the powers of the Board, including the powers to accept gifts and to employ staff. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 May 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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