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H.R. 1868: To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.

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John Yarmuth

Sponsor. Representative for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Apr 15, 2021
Length: 3 pages
Introduced
Mar 12, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Apr 14, 2021

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on April 14, 2021.

Law
Pub.L. 117-7
Cosponsors

7 Cosponsors (7 Democrats)

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Incorporated legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 935: Rural Health Clinic Protection Act

Introduced on Mar 23, 2021. 99% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 1885: RUSH Protection Act of 2021

Introduced on Mar 12, 2021. 78% incorporated. (compare text)

History

Mar 12, 2021
 
Introduced

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Mar 12, 2021
 
Text Published

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Mar 19, 2021
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Mar 25, 2021
 
Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

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Apr 9, 2021
 
Text Published

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Apr 13, 2021
 
House Agreed to Changes

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Apr 14, 2021
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 1868 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 1868. This is the one from the 117th Congress.

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