To provide that references in the statutes of the United States to any committee or officer of the House of Representatives the name or jurisdiction of which was changed as part of the reorganization of the House of Representatives at the beginning of the One Hundred Fourth Congress shall be treated as referring to the currently applicable committee or officer of the House of Representatives.

Became Public Law No: 104-14.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 6, 1995

Provides that references in any provision of Federal law enacted before January 4, 1995, to any committee or officer of the House of Representatives the name, jurisdiction, function, duty, or authority of which has been changed shall be treated as referring to the currently applicable committee or officer of the House.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] · R–CA

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Legislative record

Actions

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Jun 3, 1995
Became Public Law No: 104-14.
Jun 3, 1995
Became Public Law No: 104-14.
Jun 3, 1995
Signed by President.
Jun 3, 1995
Signed by President.
May 24, 1995
Presented to President.
May 24, 1995
Presented to President.
May 22, 1995
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 19, 1995
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7023)
May 19, 1995
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7023)
Apr 7, 1995
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Apr 6, 1995
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 6, 1995
On passage Passed without objection.
Apr 6, 1995
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Apr 6, 1995
Mr. Thomas asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
Apr 6, 1995
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4378-4379)
Apr 6, 1995
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 1995
Introduced in House

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Enrolled Bill · May 19, 1995 Formatted Text PDF
Received in Senate · Apr 7, 1995 Formatted Text PDF
Considered and Passed House · Apr 6, 1995 Formatted Text PDF
Engrossed in House · Apr 6, 1995 Formatted Text PDF
Public Law · Jun 4, 1995 Formatted Text PDF

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Analyze H.R.1421 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.1421, 104th Congress: To provide that references in the statutes of the United States to any committee or officer of the House of Representatives the name or jurisdiction of which was changed as part of the reorganization of the House of Representatives at the beginning of the One Hundred Fourth Congress shall be treated as referring to the currently applicable committee or officer of the House of Representatives.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/1421

Text version to examine: Public Law · 1995-06-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ14/PLAW-104publ14.htm

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Analyze H.R.1421 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.1421, 104th Congress: To provide that references in the statutes of the United States to any committee or officer of the House of Representatives the name or jurisdiction of which was changed as part of the reorganization of the House of Representatives at the beginning of the One Hundred Fourth Congress shall be treated as referring to the currently applicable committee or officer of the House of Representatives.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/1421

Text version to examine: Public Law · 1995-06-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ14/PLAW-104publ14.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2021-10-15T23:21:51Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1421 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.R.1421, 104th Congress: To provide that references in the statutes of the United States to any committee or officer of the House of Representatives the name or jurisdiction of which was changed as part of the reorganization of the House of Representatives at the beginning of the One Hundred Fourth Congress shall be treated as referring to the currently applicable committee or officer of the House of Representatives.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/1421

Text version to examine: Public Law · 1995-06-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ14/PLAW-104publ14.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2021-10-15T23:21:51Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1421 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.R.1421, 104th Congress: To provide that references in the statutes of the United States to any committee or officer of the House of Representatives the name or jurisdiction of which was changed as part of the reorganization of the House of Representatives at the beginning of the One Hundred Fourth Congress shall be treated as referring to the currently applicable committee or officer of the House of Representatives.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/1421

Text version to examine: Public Law · 1995-06-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ14/PLAW-104publ14.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2021-10-15T23:21:51Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1421 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.