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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 5, 1996
Federal Tea Tasters Repeal Act of 1996 - Prohibits Federal Drug Administration funds to be used to operate the Board of Tea Experts. Repeals the Tea Importation Act.
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Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] · R–CO
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 387, papers are returned to the Senate. (consideration: CR H2577-2578)
Message on House action received in Senate.
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S724)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S724)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Introduced in Senate
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