S. 5 · 94th Congress · 1975–1976
A bill to provide that meetings of Government agencies and of congressional committees shall be open to the public, and for other purposes.
S. 5 in the 94th Congress (1975–1976) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 1975, sponsored by Lawton Chiles Jr.. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 1975
- Policy area
- Government operations
- Public law
- Public Law 94409
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 1975
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawSep 13, 1976
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend S. 5, requiring that meetings of government agencies be open to the public, by exempting from the…Senate · Nov 6, 1975
- To pass S. 5, providing that meetings of government agencies be open to the public.Senate · Nov 6, 1975
- To agree to the conference report on S. 5, government in the sunshine act, requiring that all meetings of…House · Aug 31, 1976
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- H.R. 5899: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.
- H.R. 6950: A bill making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976…
- H.R. 2559: A bill to amend title 39 United States Code, to apply to the U. S. Postal Service certain…
- H.R. 4241: A bill to designate the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building.
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