S. 2759 · 83rd Congress · 1953–1954
A bill to amend the Vocational Rehabilitation Act so as to promote and assist in the extension and improvement of vocational rehabilitation services, provide for a more effective use of available Federal funds, and otherwise improve the provisions of that
S. 2759 in the 83rd Congress (1953–1954) became law — introduced in 1954, sponsored by Howard Smith. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 83rd Congress (1953–1954), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1954
- Policy area
- Social welfare
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1954
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- S. 2759. Amend the vocational rehabilitation act. Morse amend. Authorizing the SEC. Of h.e.w. To cooperate…Senate · Jul 7, 1954
- S. 2759. Passage.Senate · Jul 7, 1954
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- S. 670: A bill for the relief of John Doyle Moclair
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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