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H.J.Res. 816 (95th)

A resolution to extend the authority of the Federal Reserve banks to buy and sell certain obligations.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 April 1978

Last action

27 October 1978 · President

Status

Public Law 95-534.

Sponsors

Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Amends the Federal Reserve Act to extend the authority of Federal Reserve banks to purchase and sell obligations fully guaranteed by the United States until May 1, 1979.

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Timeline

  1. 3 April 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 April 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 April 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 April 1978

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, H. Rept. 95-1088.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 April 1978

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, H. Rept. 95-1088.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 May 1978

    Vote

    Measure passed House, roll call #264 (278-77).

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 May 1978

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #264 (278-77).

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 May 1978

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 May 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 14 October 1978

    Passed

    Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 October 1978

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 October 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  13. 15 October 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  14. 24 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  15. 24 October 1978

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  16. 27 October 1978

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  17. 27 October 1978

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  18. 27 October 1978

    President

    Public Law 95-534.

    Source: President

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Versions

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Documents

2 official files

Public Law (PDF)

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