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S. 1570 · 99th Congress · 1985–1986

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude the employees of States and political subdivisions of States from the provisions of that Act relating to maximum hours, to clarify the application of that Act to volunteers, and for other purposes.

S. 1570 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Aug 1, 1985, sponsored by Don Nickles.

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
Aug 1, 1985
Policy area
Government operations
Public law
Public Law 99-150

Sponsor

Don Nickles (R-OK)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedAug 1, 1985
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawNov 13, 1985

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

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