H.R.5378: To prohibit the National Science Foundation from conducting a study of the history of standards and standardization in the United States.

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 27, 2016
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2016

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation from using or furnishing to others funds to study the history of standards and standardization in the United States, including standards related to uniform systems of weights, measures, timekeeping, electrical units, and product specifications governing everything from screw threads to paper sizes.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 30, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
May 27, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
May 27, 2016

Introduced in the House by Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.)

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