National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987

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Introduced

21 July 1986

Last action

3 October 1986 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) for the following activities performed by the National Bureau of Standards: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) materials science and engineering; (3) engineering measurements and standards; (4) computer science and technology; and (5) research support activities. Reserves specified amounts of funds for engineering research and standards for: (1) the Center for Building Technology; and (2) the Center for Fire Research. Prohibits funds for research support activities from being used for a Cold Neutron Research Facility. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 to the Secretary for: (1) the activities of the Office of Productivity, Technology and Innovation; and (2) the patent licensing activities of the National Technical Information Service.

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Timeline

21 July 1986
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
21 July 1986
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
23 July 1986
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
13 August 1986
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 836.
Source: Calendars
13 August 1986
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Danforth without amendment. With written report No. 99-399.
Source: Committee
13 August 1986
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Danforth without amendment. With written report No. 99-399.
Source: Committee
3 October 1986
Floor
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-bill/2664
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us · 99-s-2664 · source updated 29 August 2025