H.R. 6160 (96th): A bill for the relief of Lieutenant General Devol Brett.

Introduced:
Dec 17, 1979 (96th Congress, 1979–1980)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mendel Davis [D-SC1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 17, 1979, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Dec 17, 1979
Cosponsors
none
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12/17/1979--Introduced.
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to a named individual in settlement of all claims against the United States arising out of loss of his household goods incident to his service in the United States Air Force.

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