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A bill to delay the effective date of section 27 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act.

Public Law 101-28 · S. 968 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on May 15, 1989 · Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Sen. John Glenn (D-OH)

Cosponsors (5): Sen. Carl Levin,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Amends the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act Amendments of 1988 to delay the effective date of provisions relating to procurement integrity among Government contractors, officials, and agencies.

Committees

The record shows no committee referral for this bill.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.

  1. May 15, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-28.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Frank asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  8. May 12, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  9. May 11, 1989FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate and read twice and held at the desk by unanimous consent. Until the close of business May 12, 1989.
  10. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.