H.R. 7237 (96th): A bill to ensure that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of State are those which were in effect January 1, 1977.

Introduced:
May 01, 1980 (96th Congress, 1979–1980)
Sponsor:
Rep. James Hanley [D-NY32]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 2637 (same title)
Signed by the President — May 03, 1980

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 1, 1980, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 01, 1980
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors (9D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Post Office and Civil Service

House Judiciary

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5/1/1980--Introduced.
Reduces the compensation and other emoluments of the office of Secretary of State to the level of compensation and emoluments in effect on January 1, 1977. Requires that such level of compensation and emoluments be maintained until the earlier of noon of January 3, 1983, or the date on which the first individual appointed to the office of Secretary of State after enactment of this Act ceases to hold that office. Authorizes any person aggrieved by an action of the first Secretary of State appointed after enactment of this Act to bring an action in any U.S. district court to contest the constitutionality of the appointment of such Secretary. Directs any judge designated to hear such an action to give such action expedited consideration.

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