International Ocean Exposition Appropriations Authorization Act of 1973
Public Law 93-304 · S. 2662 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jun 8, 1974 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Sen. James Fulbright (D-AR)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Robert Packwood
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
International Ocean Exposition Appropriations Authorization Act - Authorizes to be appropriated $5,600,000 for the United States Information Agency for "Special International Exhibitions", for United States participation in the International Ocean Exposition to be held in Okinawa, Japan.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Jun 8, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-304.
- May 30, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- May 29, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Mar 12, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Mar 11, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Feb 28, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Nov 7, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- 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.