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S. 657 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982

A bill to designate the Department of Commerce Building in Washington, the District of Columbia, as the Herbert Clark Hoover Department of Commerce Building.

S. 657 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Mar 10, 1981, sponsored by Mark Hatfield.

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
Mar 10, 1981
Policy area
Government operations
Public law
Public Law 97-120

Sponsor

Mark Hatfield (R-OR)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 10, 1981
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawDec 29, 1981

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

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