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1. LAW
   1. S.3554 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans. Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (Introduced 10/05/2018) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Report: S. Rept. 115-453 Latest Action (modified): 11/29/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-280. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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2. 1. S.3554 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A bill to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans. Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (Introduced 10/05/2018) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Report: S. Rept. 115-453 Latest Action (modified): 11/29/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-280. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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3. LAW
   2. S.2679 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (Introduced 04/16/2018) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Report: S. Rept. 115-414 Latest Action: 01/03/2019 Became Public Law No: 115-416. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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4. 2. S.2679 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (Introduced 04/16/2018) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Report: S. Rept. 115-414 Latest Action: 01/03/2019 Became Public Law No: 115-416. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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5. LAW
   3. S.2559 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 03/15/2018) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 115-261, S. Rept. 115-261 Latest Action: 10/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-261. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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6. 3. S.2559 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 03/15/2018) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Reports: S. Rept. 115-261, S. Rept. 115-261 Latest Action: 10/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-261. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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7. LAW
   4. S.791 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (Introduced 03/30/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Report: S. Rept. 115-435 Latest Action (modified): 10/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-259. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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8. 4. S.791 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (Introduced 03/30/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Report: S. Rept. 115-435 Latest Action (modified): 10/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-259. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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9. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
   5. S.Con.Res.48 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 09/25/2018) Cosponsors: (1) Latest Action: House - 09/25/2018 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Agreed to in House

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Agreed to in Senate
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   3. Agreed to in House
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10. 5. S.Con.Res.48 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1551. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 09/25/2018) Cosponsors: (1) Latest Action: House - 09/25/2018 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Agreed to in House

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Agreed to in Senate
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    3. Agreed to in House
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11. LAW
    6. S.2201 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to make certain record rental provisions in title 17, United States Code, the Copyright Act, permanent. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 03/21/1988) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/05/1988 Became Public Law No: 100-617. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-05-25 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd for Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 100-361. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-11-05 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 100-617. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
12. 6. S.2201 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to make certain record rental provisions in title 17, United States Code, the Copyright Act, permanent. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 03/21/1988) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/05/1988 Became Public Law No: 100-617. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-05-25 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd for Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 100-361. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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13. LAW
    7. S.1883 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988 Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 11/19/1987) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/16/1988 Became Public Law No: 100-667. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-05-12 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd for Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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14. 7. S.1883 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988 Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 11/19/1987) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/16/1988 Became Public Law No: 100-667. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-05-12 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd for Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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15. BILL
    8. S.677 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1987 Sponsor: Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] (Introduced 03/06/1987) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation | House - Energy and Commerce; Rules Latest Action: Senate - 12/14/1987 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Resolving Differences

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-03-31 [displayText] => Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with amendments. With written report No. 100-31. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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16. 8. S.677 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1987 Sponsor: Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] (Introduced 03/06/1987) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation | House - Energy and Commerce; Rules Latest Action: Senate - 12/14/1987 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Resolving Differences

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-03-31 [displayText] => Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with amendments. With written report No. 100-31. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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17. LAW
    9. S.442 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to amend section 914 of title 17, United States Code, regarding certain protective orders. Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 02/03/1987) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/09/1987 Became Public Law No: 100-159. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-09 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-66. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-10-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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18. 9. S.442 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to amend section 914 of title 17, United States Code, regarding certain protective orders. Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 02/03/1987) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/09/1987 Became Public Law No: 100-159. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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19. BILL
    10. S.437 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to permit prepayment of loans made to State and local development companies. Sponsor: Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] (Introduced 02/03/1987) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Small Business | House - Small Business Latest Action: 10/31/1988 Pocket Vetoed by President. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Pocket vetoed by President

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-12-16 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Bumpers with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Pocket vetoed by President
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20. 10. S.437 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to permit prepayment of loans made to State and local development companies. Sponsor: Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] (Introduced 02/03/1987) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Small Business | House - Small Business Latest Action: 10/31/1988 Pocket Vetoed by President. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Pocket vetoed by President

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-12-16 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Bumpers with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-10-19 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Pocket vetoed by President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-10-31 [displayText] => Pocket Vetoed by President. [externalActionCode] => 30000 [description] => Pocket vetoed by President [chamberOfAction] => )
21. LAW
    11. S.83 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 Sponsor: Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] (Introduced 01/06/1987) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee Report: S.Rept 100-6 Latest Action: 03/17/1987 Became Public Law No: 100-12. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-01-30 [displayText] => Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jan 29, 87 with amendments. With written report No. 100-6. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-02-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-6. Record Vote No: 28. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-03-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-03-06 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-03-17 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 100-12. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
22. 11. S.83 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 Sponsor: Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] (Introduced 01/06/1987) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee Report: S.Rept 100-6 Latest Action: 03/17/1987 Became Public Law No: 100-12. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-01-30 [displayText] => Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jan 29, 87 with amendments. With written report No. 100-6. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-02-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-6. Record Vote No: 28. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-03-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-03-06 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-03-17 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 100-12. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
23. LAW
    12. S.2375 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Small Business Secondary Market Improvements Act of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] (Introduced 02/29/1984) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: 07/10/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-352. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-20 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Weicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-21 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-07-10 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-352. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
24. 12. S.2375 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Small Business Secondary Market Improvements Act of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] (Introduced 02/29/1984) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: 07/10/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-352. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-20 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Weicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-21 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-07-10 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-352. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
25. LAW
    13. S.1841 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) National Cooperative Research Act of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 09/14/1983)(by request) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/11/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-462. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-03 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment. With written report No. 98-427. Additional views filed. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-07-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 209. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-08-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-10-01 [displayText] => Conference report agreed to in House: House Agreed to Conference Report by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 21000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-10-03 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-10-11 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-462. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
26. 13. S.1841 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) National Cooperative Research Act of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 09/14/1983)(by request) Cosponsors: (68) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/11/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-462. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-03 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment. With written report No. 98-427. Additional views filed. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-07-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 209. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-08-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-10-01 [displayText] => Conference report agreed to in House: House Agreed to Conference Report by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 21000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-10-03 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-10-11 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-462. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
27. LAW
    14. S.1538 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise the procedures for new drug applications, to amend title 35, United States Code, to authorize the extension of the patents for certain regulated products, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 06/23/1983) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/24/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-417. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-26 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-29 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-12 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-24 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-417. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
28. 14. S.1538 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise the procedures for new drug applications, to amend title 35, United States Code, to authorize the extension of the patents for certain regulated products, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 06/23/1983) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/24/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-417. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-26 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-29 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-12 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-24 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-417. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
29. LAW
    15. S.1429 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Small Business Development Center Improvement Act of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] (Introduced 06/08/1983) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: 08/21/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-395. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-11-11 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Weicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 98-309. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-11-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-08-08 [displayText] => Conference report agreed to in House: House Agreed to Conference Report by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 21000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-08-09 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-08-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-395. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
30. 15. S.1429 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Small Business Development Center Improvement Act of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] (Introduced 06/08/1983) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: 08/21/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-395. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-11-11 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Weicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 98-309. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-11-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-08-08 [displayText] => Conference report agreed to in House: House Agreed to Conference Report by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 21000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-08-09 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-08-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-395. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
31. BILL
    16. S.1323 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) An original bill to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] (Introduced 05/18/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: Senate - 05/10/1984 Senate agreed to request for conference. Appointed conferees. Weicker; Packwood; Hatch; Gorton; Bumpers; Nunn; Huddleston. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Resolving Differences

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-05-18 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Weicker. With written report No. 98-129. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-10-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-03-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-10 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
32. 16. S.1323 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) An original bill to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] (Introduced 05/18/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: Senate - 05/10/1984 Senate agreed to request for conference. Appointed conferees. Weicker; Packwood; Hatch; Gorton; Bumpers; Nunn; Huddleston. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Resolving Differences

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-05-18 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Weicker. With written report No. 98-129. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-10-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-03-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-10 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
33. BILL
    17. S.1201 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 05/04/1983) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 06/11/1984 House Incorporated H.R.5525 in This Measure as an Amendment. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-02 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-425. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
34. 17. S.1201 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 05/04/1983) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 06/11/1984 House Incorporated H.R.5525 in This Measure as an Amendment. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-02 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-425. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-05-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-06-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
35. LAW
    18. S.1046 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to clarify the applicability of a provision of law regarding risk retention. Sponsor: Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] (Introduced 04/13/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: 12/01/1983 Became Public Law No: 98-193. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-07-05 [displayText] => Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood under the authority of the order of Jun 29, 83 without amendment. With written report No. 98-172. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-09-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-11-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-11-23 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-12-01 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-193. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
36. 18. S.1046 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to clarify the applicability of a provision of law regarding risk retention. Sponsor: Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] (Introduced 04/13/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: 12/01/1983 Became Public Law No: 98-193. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-07-05 [displayText] => Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood under the authority of the order of Jun 29, 83 without amendment. With written report No. 98-172. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-09-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-11-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-11-23 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-12-01 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-193. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
37. BILL
    19. S.861 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Consumer Product Safety Amendments of 1983 Sponsor: Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] (Introduced 03/18/1983) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: House - 06/29/1983 Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-04-12 [displayText] => Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood without amendment. With written report No. 98-57. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-29 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
38. 19. S.861 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Consumer Product Safety Amendments of 1983 Sponsor: Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] (Introduced 03/18/1983) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Action: House - 06/29/1983 Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-04-12 [displayText] => Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood without amendment. With written report No. 98-57. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-29 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
39. LAW
    20. S.273 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) An act to amend section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. Sponsor: Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] (Introduced 01/27/1983) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: 07/13/1983 Became Public Law No: 98-47. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-02 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Weicker with an amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-30 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 19000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-07-01 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-07-13 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-47. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
40. 20. S.273 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) An act to amend section 8(a) of the Small Business Act. Sponsor: Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] (Introduced 01/27/1983) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: 07/13/1983 Became Public Law No: 98-47. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-02 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Weicker with an amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-30 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 19000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-07-01 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-07-13 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-47. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
41. LAW
    21. S.272 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to improve small business access to Federal procurement information. Sponsor: Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] (Introduced 01/27/1983) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: 08/11/1983 Became Public Law No: 98-72. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-02 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Pressler with an amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-03-08 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-08-01 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-08-02 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-08-11 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-72. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
42. 21. S.272 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to improve small business access to Federal procurement information. Sponsor: Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] (Introduced 01/27/1983) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: Senate - Small Business Latest Action: 08/11/1983 Became Public Law No: 98-72. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-02 [displayText] => Committee on Small Business. Reported to Senate by Senator Pressler with an amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-03-08 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-08-01 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-08-02 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-08-11 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-72. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
43. LAW
    22. S.32 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Record Rental Amendment of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 01/26/1983) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/04/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-450. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-23 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. With written report No. 98-162. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-21 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment. By Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 20500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-26 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-10-04 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-450. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
44. 22. S.32 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) Record Rental Amendment of 1984 Sponsor: Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] (Introduced 01/26/1983) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/04/1984 Became Public Law No: 98-450. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-23 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. With written report No. 98-162. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1983-06-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-21 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment. By Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 20500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-09-26 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1984-10-04 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 98-450. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )