A bill to extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994 until August 15, 1995.
Public Law 104-17 · S. 962 · 104th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Jul 2, 1995 · International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. Jesse Helms (R-NC)
Cosponsors: None
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 Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994, as enacted in the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, to extend from July 1, 1995, to August 15, 1995, the President's authority to suspend the applicability of certain laws to the Palestine Liberation Organization.
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. 9 actions.
- Jul 2, 1995Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 104-17.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 30, 1995PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 29, 1995FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- Jun 23, 1995FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- 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.