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H.R. 1526 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982

A bill to amend the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 to require ongoing evaluations and reports on the adequacy of the systems of internal accounting and administrative control of each executive agency, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1526 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Feb 2, 1981, sponsored by Jack Brooks.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 2, 1981
Policy area
Government operations
Public law
Public Law 97-255

Sponsor

Jack Brooks (D-TX)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 2, 1981
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawSep 8, 1982

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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