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H.R.2204 / 104th Congress

Defense Production Act Amendments of 1995

Became Public Law No: 104-64.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Aug 4, 1995

Defense Production Act Amendments of 1995 - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to: (1) extend provisions of titles I, III, and VII of such Act through FY 1998 (with exceptions); and (2) extend through FY 1998 the authorization of appropriations for certain projects and activities contained under title III of such Act.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R–DE

Committees

  • Financial Services Committee
3 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 104-64.

  2. Became Public Law No: 104-64.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S18035-18036)

  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S18035-18036)

  10. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.

  11. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  15. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12142-12144)

  16. Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3.

  18. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  19. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  20. Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

  21. Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

  22. Introduced in House

  23. Introduced in House

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