H.R. 12598 · 95th Congress · 1977–1978
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for the Department of State, the International Communication Agency, and the Board for International Broadcasting, to make changes in the laws relating to those agencies, to make changes in the Foreign Service personnel system, to establish policies and responsibilities with respect to science, technology, and American diplomacy, to establish
H.R. 12598 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on May 8, 1978, sponsored by Dante Fascell. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 8, 1978
- Policy area
- Science and technology
- Public law
- Public Law 95-426
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 8, 1978
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 7, 1978
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend H.R. 12598 by striking the title that establishes a nine-member commission on proposals for a…House · May 31, 1978
- To amend H.R. 12598 by striking a title that establishes an institute for international human rights.House · May 31, 1978
- To amend H.R. 12598 by prohibiting the use of the authorized funds to directly or indirectly effect…House · May 31, 1978
- To pass H.R. 12598.House · May 31, 1978
- To pass H.R. 12598 after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of S…Senate · Jun 28, 1978
- To agree to the conference report on H.R. 12598, the bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 1979 to…House · Sep 19, 1978
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- H.R. 7819: A bill to complement the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
- H.R. 14295: A bill to designate the Paul G. Rogers Federal Building.
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