H.R. 5386 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that any reduction in the amount appropriated for fiscal year 1980 pursuant to section 101(a) of such Act from the amount so appropriated for fiscal year 1979 shall be borne equally by all the States.
H.R. 5386 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 1979, sponsored by Jim Jeffords.
During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 1979
- Policy area
- Education
- Public law
- Public Law 96-96
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 1979
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 31, 1979
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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