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H.R. 4337 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980

A bill to provide for the transfer of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to the United States Department of Justice as a separate agency in that Department; to provide for the authority and responsibility of the Department of Justice to supply to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission certain administrative support services without altering the adjudicatory independenc

H.R. 4337 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Jun 6, 1979, sponsored by Jack Brooks.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jun 6, 1979
Policy area
Law and crime
Public law
Public Law 96-209

Sponsor

Jack Brooks (D-TX)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 6, 1979
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawMar 14, 1980

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