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H.R. 4608 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982

A bill to continue in effect any authority provided under the Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, for a certain period, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4608 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Sep 28, 1981, sponsored by Peter Rodino Jr..

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 28, 1981
Policy area
Law and crime
Public law
Public Law 97-76

Sponsor

Peter Rodino Jr. (D-NJ)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 28, 1981
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawNov 5, 1981

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

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