A bill to extend and amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to the general revenue sharing program.

H.R. 2780 in the 98th Congress (1983–1984) became law — introduced on Apr 27, 1983, sponsored by Theodore Weiss. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 27, 1983
Policy area: Government operations
Public law: Public Law 98-185

Sponsor

Theodore Weiss (D-NY)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 27, 1983
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 30, 1983

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 2780, a bill extending for five years general revenue sharing under title 31 of the United…House · Aug 2, 1983
To amend the horton amendment to H.R.2780. This horton amendment reduces the yearly funding increase from…House · Aug 2, 1983
To amend H.R. 2780 to reduce the yearly funding increase from $731 million to $450 million, the level…House · Aug 2, 1983
To amend H.R. 2780 to target $450 million in funding for unemployment programs in counties where the…House · Aug 2, 1983
To amend H.R. 2780 to eliminate revenue sharing payments to state governments. (motion passed)House · Aug 2, 1983
To amend H.R. 2780 to base the revenue sharing formula on the representative tax system, a formula that…House · Aug 2, 1983
To pass H.R. 2780. (motion passed)House · Aug 2, 1983

Other Government operations bills in the 98th Congress

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