15 U.S.C. § 4908

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 4908 - Information on service sector

(a) Service sector information

The Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent possible, there is included in the Data Bank information on service sector economic activity that is as complete and timely as information on economic activity in the merchandise sector.

(b) Survey

The Secretary shall undertake a new benchmark survey of service transactions, including transactions with respect to-

(1) banking services;

(2) information services, including computer software services;

(3) brokerage services;

(4) transportation services;

(5) travel services;

(6) engineering services;

(7) construction services; and

(8) health services.

(c) General information and index of leading indicators

The Secretary shall provide-

(1) not less than once a year, comprehensive information on the service sector of the economy; and

(2) an index of leading indicators which includes the measurement of service sector activity in direct proportion to the contribution of the service sector to the gross national product of the United States.

15 U.S.C. § 4908

Pub. L. 100-418, title V, §5408, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1466.

Data Bank

the term "Data Bank" means the National Trade Data Bank;

Secretary

the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce.1See References in Text note below.