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Public Law97th CongressGovernment Operations and Politics
S. 1808Became Law

A bill to authorize an Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 11, 1982)

(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 3141)

Establishes the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Department of Commerce. Declares that the Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President with the Senate's approval.

Eliminates one of the positions of Assistant Secretary of Commerce.

What just happenedJun 16, 1982

Became Public Law No: 97-195.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR](R-OR)Sponsor
7 cosponsors
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Passed House amendedMay 11, 198236
(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 3141)

Establishes the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Department of Commerce. Declares that the Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President with the Senate's approval.

Eliminates one of the positions of Assistant Secretary of Commerce.

Passed Senate amendedDec 15, 198135
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Establishes the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Department of Commerce. Declares that the Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President with the Senate's approval.

Eliminates one of the positions of Assistant Secretary of Commerce.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Dec 11, 198101
(Reported to Senate from Committee on Commerce,Science,and Transportation with amendment (without written rept.))

Establishes the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Department of Commerce. Declares that the Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President with the Senate's approval.

Eliminates one of the positions of Assistant Secretary of Commerce.

Introduced in SenateNov 4, 198100

Establishes the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Department of Commerce. Declares that the Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President with the Senate's approval.

Eliminates one of the positions of Assistant Secretary of Commerce.

A bill to authorize an Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. — Informed