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H.R. 5766 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize additional Reserve Officers' Training Corps scholarships for the Army, to provide a certain number of such scholarships for cadets at military junior colleges, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to provide that cadets awarded such scholarships may serve their obligated period of service in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard of the

H.R. 5766 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Oct 31, 1979, sponsored by Ike Skelton.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Oct 31, 1979
Policy area
Defense
Public law
Public Law 96-357

Sponsor

Ike Skelton (D-MO)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 31, 1979
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawSep 24, 1980

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