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H.R. 4530 · 99th Congress · 1985–1986

A bill to amend the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985, to provide that members of the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense shall not be considered to be Federal employees for certain purposes, to extend the deadline for reports of the Commission, and to extend the availability of funds appropriated to the Commission.

H.R. 4530 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Apr 9, 1986, sponsored by Charles Bennett.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 9, 1986
Policy area
Transportation
Public law
Public Law 99-426

Sponsor

Charles Bennett (D-FL)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 9, 1986
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawSep 30, 1986

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

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