A bill to extend the life of the June 5, 1972, grand jury of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Latest action. public lawWhat a bill becomes when enacted, numbered by Congress and order of enactment: Public Law 119-4 is the 4th law of the 119th Congress.Read the full definition (opens a new tab) 93-172.
(LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that the term of the grand jury of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia which was impaneled on June 5, 1972, is extended to June 4, 1974; and that if the United States District Court for the District of Columbia determines that the business of the grand jury will not be completed by that date, that court is authorized to extend its term for an additional six months. Provides that if the United States District Court for the District of Columbia fails to extend the term of the grand jury beyond the statutory extension period ending June 4, 1974, the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit may extend its term for an additional six months on application by the grand jury. Provides that in no event shall the term of the grand jury extend beyond December 4, 1974.
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Public law 93-172.
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In the 93rd Congress (1973-74), 651 of the 23,396 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 2.8 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Who is behind it?
PETER RODINO (D-NJ) introduced it on October 16, 1973. No cosponsors are recorded.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on October 16, 1973, 19370 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 19325 days ago, on November 30, 1973.
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Vote history
- HousePublic law 93-172.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
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