S. 2856 (96th): A bill relating to the terms of office of certain members of Boards of Visitors to service academies, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jun 20, 1980 (96th Congress, 1979–1980)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jacob Javits [R-NY]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 20, 1980, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jun 20, 1980
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Armed Services

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6/20/1980--Introduced.
Revises the terms of office of members of Boards of Visitors to United States service academies to provide that such members serve for three years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

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