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Public Law99th CongressCongress
H.R. 2962Became Law

A bill to remove certain restrictions on the availability of office space for former Speakers of the House.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 11, 1985)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1971 to remove certain restrictions on the availability of office space for former Speakers of the House of Representatives.

Declares that each former Speaker is entitled to one office, located in the United States, to facilitate the administration, settlement, and conclusion of matters pertaining to incumbency as a Representative or former Speaker.

What just happenedDec 28, 1985

Became Public Law No: 99-225.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22](D-IL)Sponsor
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  • Public LawDec 29, 1985
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  1. Dec 28, 1985PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-225.

  2. Dec 28, 1985BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-225.

  3. Dec 28, 1985PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 28, 1985BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 1985FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 1985President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 19, 1985Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Dec 18, 1985Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Dec 18, 1985Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Dec 18, 1985Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Dec 18, 1985Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Dec 12, 1985IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Dec 11, 1985FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  14. Dec 11, 1985Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  15. Dec 11, 1985FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Dec 11, 1985DischargeH12300

    House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Dec 11, 1985Committee5500

    House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Dec 11, 1985CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Dec 11, 1985CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. Jul 25, 1985CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
  21. Jul 25, 1985CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
  22. Jul 22, 1985CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

    Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
  23. Jul 10, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. Jul 10, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Jul 10, 1985IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 11, 198536
(Measure passed House, amended)

Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1971 to remove certain restrictions on the availability of office space for former Speakers of the House of Representatives.

Declares that each former Speaker is entitled to one office, located in the United States, to facilitate the administration, settlement, and conclusion of matters pertaining to incumbency as a Representative or former Speaker.

Introduced in HouseJul 10, 198500

Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1971 to remove certain restrictions on the availability of office space for former Speakers of the House of Representatives.