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S. 2085 · 98th Congress · 1983–1984

A bill to amend section 3a of the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act to provide continuing authority to the Secretary of Agriculture for recovering costs associated with cotton classing services to producers.

S. 2085 in the 98th Congress (1983–1984) became law — introduced on Nov 11, 1983, sponsored by Thad Cochran.

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
Nov 11, 1983
Policy area
Agriculture
Public law
Public Law 98-403

Sponsor

Thad Cochran (R-MS)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 11, 1983
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawAug 28, 1984

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

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