H.R. 6120 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982
A bill to reauthorize the Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Resources Act for fiscal years 1983, 1984, and 1985.
H.R. 6120 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Apr 20, 1982, sponsored by Walter Jones Sr..
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
- Apr 20, 1982
- Policy area
- Public lands
- Public law
- Public Law 97-416
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 20, 1982
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJan 4, 1983
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