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H.R. 12939 (94th)

An Act to amend certain laws affecting personnel of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

31 March 1976

Last action

18 October 1976 · President

Status

Public law 94-546.

Sponsors

Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3], Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. du Pont, Pierre S., IV [R-DE-At Large]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Amends laws relating to the Coast Guard. Defines "promotion year" as commencing on July 1 of each year and ending June 30 for purposes of considering Coast Guard personnel for promotions. Requires the Commandant of the Coast Guard to submit to Congress a report in March of each year (previously January) regarding the operations and expenditures of the Coast Guard during the preceding fiscal year.

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Timeline

  1. 31 March 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 March 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 March 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 July 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, H. Rept. 94-1337.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 July 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, H. Rept. 94-1337.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 July 1976

    Vote

    Measure passed House, roll call #508 (375-1).

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 July 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #508 (375-1).

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 July 1976

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 July 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 28 September 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 September 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1333.

    Source: Committee

  12. 28 September 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1333.

    Source: Committee

  13. 28 September 1976

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 1 October 1976

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 1 October 1976

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

  16. 6 October 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  17. 7 October 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  18. 8 October 1976

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 8 October 1976

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 18 October 1976

    President

    Public law 94-546.

    Source: President

  21. 18 October 1976

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 18 October 1976

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 19 October 1976

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 28 September 1976

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 31 March 1976

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