A bill to protect hobbyists against the reproduction or manufacture of certain imitation hobby items and to provide additional protections for American hobbyists.

H.R. 5777 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 1973, sponsored by Robert Eckhardt. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 19, 1973
Policy area: Business and commerce
Public law: Public Law 93-167

Sponsor

Robert Eckhardt (D-TX)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 19, 1973
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 29, 1973

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 5777, a bill to protect hobbyists against the reproduction or manufacture of certain imitation…House · May 16, 1973
To amend H.R. 5777, a bill to require that reproductions and imitations of coins and political items be…Senate · Jul 31, 1973
To amend sen. Jackson's amendment to H.R. 5777, a bill requiring that reproductions and imitations of coins…Senate · Aug 1, 1973
To amend H.R. 5777 by providing for mandatory allocation of gasoline, fuel oil and certain other petroleum…Senate · Aug 1, 1973
To amend H.R. 5777 by amending the economic stabilization act to permit the same dollar for dollar…Senate · Aug 2, 1973
To pass H.R. 5777.Senate · Aug 2, 1973

Other Business and commerce bills in the 93rd Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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