H.R. 5639 (97th): A bill to authorize appropriations for civil defense programs for fiscal years 1983 and 1984, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Mar 01, 1982 (97th Congress, 1981–1982)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jack Brinkley [D-GA3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 1, 1982, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Mar 01, 1982
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2R) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

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3/1/1982--Introduced.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984 to carry out the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950.

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