Establishment of Standard and Decimal Divisions of Weights, Measures and Coins of the United States, Hearings..., On H.R. 12850

This document comprises the hearings before the United States House Committee on Coinage, Weights, and Measures regarding H.R. 12850, a bill concerning the establishment of standard and decimal divisions of weights, measures, and coins of the United States. The hearings delve into the intricacies of standardizing measurement systems and the potential transition to decimal-based units. Discussions encompass the historical context of existing systems, the practical implications for commerce and industry, and the constitutional authority of Congress over coinage and weights and measures. Witness testimonies and committee deliberations explore the feasibility, benefits, and challenges associated with adopting a unified, decimalized system. The document offers insights into the legislative process and the considerations involved in shaping national standards for weights, measures, and coinage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.