Public Law96th CongressCrime and Law Enforcement
S. 241Became Law
Justice System Improvement Act of 1979
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What it does
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What just happenedDec 27, 1979
Public Law 96-157.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
12 cosponsors