Public Law99th CongressCommemorations
H.J.Res. 164Became Law
A joint resolution to designate August 4, 1985, as "Freedom of the Press Day".
This bill became law
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What it does
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What just happenedAug 2, 1985
Became Public Law No: 99-78.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11](D-CA)Sponsor
220 cosponsors
- Public LawAug 3, 1985