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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 16, 1993
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Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] · D–FL
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Became Public Law No: 103-96.
Became Public Law No: 103-96.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1302 without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S11943)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1302 without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S11943)
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6599-6600)
Mr. Traficant moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 80.
Reported by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-227.
Reported by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-227.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1568)
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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