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H.R. 596 · 98th Congress · 1983–1984

A bill to transfer responsibility for furnishing certified copies of Miller Act payment bonds from the Comptroller General to the officer that awarded the contract for which the bond was given.

H.R. 596 in the 98th Congress (1983–1984) became law — introduced on Jan 6, 1983, sponsored by Sam Hall Jr..

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 6, 1983
Policy area
Government operations
Public law
Public Law 98-269

Sponsor

Sam Hall Jr. (D-TX)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 6, 1983
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawApr 18, 1984

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

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