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A bill to provide for the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to continue in existence, and for other purposes.

Public Law 104-328 · S. 2198 · 104th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 19, 1996 · Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK)

Cosponsors (1): Sen. Daniel Moynihan

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Authorizes the continuation of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations solely for the purpose of performing any contract entered into under the National Gambling Impact Study Commission Act.

Revises restrictions on funds provided under the Community Oriented Policing Services Program and part Q (Public Safety and Community Policing; "Cops on the Beat") of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 concerning the provision of health benefits to public safety officers retired because of certain personal injuries sustained in the line of duty in certain emergency situations.

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.

  1. Oct 19, 1996Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 104-328.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 9, 1996PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 4, 1996FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  8. Oct 3, 1996FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  9. 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.