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H.J.Res. 580 (99th)

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning September 7, 1986 as "National Freedom of Information Act Awareness Week".

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Introduced

25 March 1986

Last action

16 September 1986 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-414.

Sponsors

Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-24], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Designates the week beginning September 7, 1986, as National Freedom of Information Act Awareness Week.

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Timeline

  1. 25 March 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 June 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 June 1986

    Discharge

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 11 June 1986

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 June 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 June 1986

    Committee

    House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 June 1986

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 10 September 1986

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  11. 10 September 1986

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 September 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 September 1986

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 12 September 1986

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 15 September 1986

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 15 September 1986

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 16 September 1986

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-414.

    Source: President

  18. 16 September 1986

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 16 September 1986

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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