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S. 1409 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain modifications of the existing Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir, Shoshone project, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin program, Wyoming, and for other purposes.

S. 1409 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Jun 23, 1981, sponsored by Malcolm Wallop.

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
Jun 23, 1981
Policy area
Public lands
Public law
Public Law 97-293

Sponsor

Malcolm Wallop (R-WY)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 23, 1981
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawOct 12, 1982

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

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