H.R. 12955 (93rd): A bill to amend section 4124 of title 18 of the United States Code to eliminate the mandatory purchase of prison-made products by Federal departments.

Introduced:
Feb 21, 1974 (93rd Congress, 1973–1974)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ovie Fisher [D-TX21]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 21, 1974, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 21, 1974
Referred to Committee Feb 21, 1974
Cosponsors
none
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2/21/1974--Introduced.
Eliminates the mandatory requirement that Federal agencies and departments purchase products made in Federal prisons.

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