H.R. 5840 · 95th Congress · 1977–1978
A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 in order to extend the authorities of that Act and improve the administration of export controls under that Act, and to strengthen the antiboycott provisions of that Act.
H.R. 5840 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Mar 31, 1977, sponsored by Clement Zablocki. Congress held 4 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
- Mar 31, 1977
- Policy area
- Foreign trade
- Public law
- Public Law 95-52
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 31, 1977
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJun 22, 1977
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To pass, as amended, H.R. 5840, export administration amendments of 1977. This bill revises U.S. Controls on…House · Apr 20, 1977
- To pass H.R. 5840, the revised version of the export administration act of 1969. The revised bill improves…Senate · May 5, 1977
- To instruct the house conferees appointed to jointly consider H.R. 5840, the bill to amend the export…House · May 10, 1977
- To agree to the conference report on H.R. 5840, export administration amendments of 1977.House · Jun 10, 1977
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