FEDERALhearing transcript

1978 Senate Hearings on National Bureau of Standards Funding and Data Standards

Original title: Authorization of the Standard reference data act and review of the National Bureau of Standards: hearings before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ,United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session, on S. 2615 ... February 15 and April 6, 1978.

July 14, 2026

science policy federal funding National Bureau of Standards Standard Reference Data Act legislative hearings

Track this bill to get notified when it advances a stage. One tap to stop, anytime.

The Frame

What this does

The hearings established the legislative framework and funding for the , which sets the technical measurement standards used across American industry and commerce.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

National Bureau of Standards

The agency's funding and legislative authorization were subject to review and potential modification by Congress.

Scientific and Industrial Research Community

These groups rely on the standardized reference data produced by the Bureau for research and commercial applications.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document contains the transcripts from 1978 Senate hearings regarding the of the and a general review of the (now known as NIST). The hearings were held to evaluate the agency's operations and legislative requirements for continued data standardization efforts.

Key Facts

The hearings were conducted by the Senate Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space during the 95th Congress.
The primary legislative focus was the authorization of the Standard Reference Data Act.
The hearings included a comprehensive review of the National Bureau of Standards' operational performance.
The proceedings took place over two sessions on February 15, 1978, and April 6, 1978.
The hearings were held to inform the legislative process for S. 2615.

Why It Matters

The hearings established the legislative framework and funding for the , which sets the technical measurement standards used across American industry and commerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?

The hearings were held to review the operations of the and to consider the of the under bill S. 2615.

When did these hearings take place?

The hearings were held on February 15, 1978, and April 6, 1978.

News Coverage

No news coverage found yet. Articles are indexed twice daily.

Related Legislation

hearing_transcript