Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1974
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(LATEST SUMMARY) Department of Defense Appropriations Act - Makes appropriations for the Defense Department for fiscal 1974. Limits the amount available to support Vietnamese and other free world forces in support of Vietnamese forces and local forces in Laos. Prohibits such funds from being used to support Vietnamese or other free world forces in actions designed to provide military support and assistance to Cambodia or Laos. Provides that none of the funds shall be used to finance U.S. combat activities in, over, or from off the shores of North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia. Provides that none of the funds contained in this Act shall be used to furnish petroleum fuels produced in the continental United States in Southeast Asia for use by non-United States nationals.
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Public law 93-238.
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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?
GEORGE MAHON (D-TX) introduced it on November 27, 1973. No cosponsors are recorded.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on November 27, 1973, 19280 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 19244 days ago, on January 2, 1974.
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Vote history
- HousePublic law 93-238.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action