An Act to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to permit the donation of Federal surplus personal property to the States and local organizations for public purposes, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

18 June 1976

Last action

17 October 1976 · President

Status

Public law 94-519.

Summary

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services, under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, to donate, without cost, any surplus personal property under the control of any executive agency to the State agency in each State designated as the body responsible for the distribution of such property. States that such property may be donated for distribution to public agencies for promoting public health or safety, education, parks and recreation, conservation, and other public services. Includes within the definition of "State" Indian tribes or groups. Permits the donation of such property to an institution or organization which is a public agency or is nonprofit and tax exempt if such property is to be used in connection with federally sponsored project grants. Sets forth regulations governing such donation and distribution. Prohibits discrimination against anyone on the basis of sex in connection with the distribution of property under this Act or by recipients of property under this Act.

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Timeline

18 June 1976
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 1976
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 1976
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 August 1976
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1429.
Source: Committee
13 August 1976
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1429.
Source: Committee
24 August 1976
Vote
Measure passed House, amended, roll call #651 (340-51).
Source: Floor
24 August 1976
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #651 (340-51).
Source: Floor
24 August 1976
Floor
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Source: Floor
25 August 1976
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.
Source: IntroReferral
28 September 1976
Floor
Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
Source: Floor
28 September 1976
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Source: Floor
28 September 1976
Calendars
Placed on calendar in Senate.
Source: Calendars
28 September 1976
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Government Operations with amendments, S. Rept. 94-1323.
Source: Committee
28 September 1976
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Government Operations with amendments, S. Rept. 94-1323.
Source: Committee
29 September 1976
Passed
House agreed to Senate amendments.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
29 September 1976
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments.
Source: NotUsed
5 October 1976
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
6 October 1976
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
6 October 1976
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
6 October 1976
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
17 October 1976
President
Public law 94-519.
Source: President
17 October 1976
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
17 October 1976
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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Legal framework · An Act to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to permit the donation of Federal surplus personal property to the States and local organizations for public purposes, and for other purposes. · H.R. 14451 (94th) · US

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An Act to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to permit the donation of Federal surplus personal property to the States and local organizations for public purposes, and for other purposes.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/house-bill/14451
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us · 94-hr-14451 · source updated 4 February 2025