S. 31 · 92nd Congress · 1971–1972
A bill to provide during times of high unemployment for programs of public service employment for unemployed persons, to assist States and local communities in providing needed public services, and for other purposes
S. 31 in the 92nd Congress (1971–1972) became law — introduced in 1971, sponsored by Gaylord Nelson. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1971
- Policy area
- Labor
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1971
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To recommit S. 31, providing federal assistance for programs of public service employment during periods of…Senate · Apr 1, 1971
- To amend S. 31 by removing from the bill the requirement that the federal minimum wage be paid.Senate · Apr 1, 1971
- To amend S. 31 by setting $600 per month as maximum salary paid to persons employed in public service jobs.Senate · Apr 1, 1971
- To pass S. 31.Senate · Apr 1, 1971
- To adopt the conference report on S. 31, emergency employment act to provide programs of public service…House · Jul 1, 1971
- To adopt S. 31, emergency public service employment act, authorizing funds to provide public service jobs…Senate · Jul 2, 1971
More bills from Gaylord Nelson in the 92nd Congress
Other Labor bills in the 92nd Congress
- H.R. 6444: To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to provide a 10 percent increase in annuities
- H.R. 15376: To amend the Service Contract Act of 1965 to revise the method of computing wage rates under such…
- H.R. 15587: To provide for a 6-month extension of the emergency unemployment compensation program.
- H.R. 15927: To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to provide a temporary 20-percent increase in…
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