A bill to authorize an extension and amendment of the revenue sharing program to provide general purpose fiscal assistance to local governments, and for other purposes.

H.R. 7112 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Apr 22, 1980, sponsored by Lawrence Fountain. Congress held 11 roll call votes on it.

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

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 22, 1980
Policy area: Government operations
Public law: Public Law 96-604

Sponsor

Lawrence Fountain (D-NC)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 22, 1980
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 28, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to a substitute to H.R. 7112, authorizing an extension and amendment of the revenue sharing program…House · Nov 13, 1980
To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by eliminating the state share of revenue sharing. (motion failed)House · Nov 13, 1980
To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by excluding exported state severance taxes levied on energy natural…House · Nov 13, 1980
To agree to a substitute to H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, that extends the local revenue sharing program for…House · Nov 13, 1980
To pass H.R. 7112, revenue sharing extension. (motion passed)House · Nov 13, 1980
To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by authorizing a countercylical standby fiscal assistance program to…Senate · Dec 9, 1980
To table exon amendment to H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, that provided for a pilot program under which five…Senate · Dec 9, 1980
To table mitchell amendment to H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, that authorized $2.3 million during the…Senate · Dec 9, 1980
To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by eliminating the nonentitlement allocations to state governments…Senate · Dec 9, 1980
To amend H.R. 7112, revenue sharing, by amending the walsh-healey act and the contract work hours standards…Senate · Dec 9, 1980
To pass H.R. 7112, providing fiscal assistance (revenue sharing) to state and local governments. (motion…Senate · Dec 9, 1980

Other Government operations bills in the 96th Congress

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

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