A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4559 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Sep 22, 1981, sponsored by Clarence Long. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Sep 22, 1981
Policy area: International affairs
Public law: Public Law 97-121

Sponsor

Clarence Long (D-MD)

Where it stands

IntroducedSep 22, 1981
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 29, 1981

Every roll call vote on this bill

To resolve into the committee of the whole for further consideration of H.R. 4559, a bill making…House · Dec 11, 1981
To amend the edwards amendment to H.R.4559, a bill making appropriations for fiscal year 1982. The edwards…House · Dec 11, 1981
To amend H.R. 4559, a bill making appropriations for fiscal year 1982, by reducing funds for the…House · Dec 11, 1981
To pass H.R. 4559, a bill making appropriations for fiscal year 1982. (motion passed)House · Dec 11, 1981
To agree that the conference committee meetings between the house and the Senate on H.R.4995, the fiscal…House · Dec 14, 1981
To agree to the conference report on H.R.4559, a bill making appropriations for foreign assistance and…House · Dec 16, 1981
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 4559, a bill appropriating funds for fiscal year 1982 for foreign…Senate · Dec 16, 1981

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