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Bill96th CongressFiled Aug 25, 1980Science, Technology, Communications
S.J.Res. 196

A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day".

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What it does

A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.

What just happenedSep 30, 1980

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI](D-WI)Sponsor
36 cosponsors20 D15 R1 I
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  5. Sep 29, 1980Floor

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