A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code (relating to Government Organization and employees) to assist Federal employees in meeting their tax obligations under city ordinances.
Public Law 93-340 · H.R. 8660 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jul 10, 1974 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Bill Clay (D-MO-1)
Cosponsors: None
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.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement, regarding the withholding of city income or employment taxes of Federal employees, within 120 days of a request for agreement by the proper city official.
Forbids Federal agencies from accepting compensation from a city for services of withholding tax. Defines "city" to mean only a city which is incorporated under State law, and within the political boundaries of which 500 or more persons are regularly employed by all agencies of the Federal Government.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Post Office and Civil Service Committee · House · referred to, reported by
Post Office and Civil Service Committee · Senate · referred to, reported by
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jul 10, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-340.
- Jul 3, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 26, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Jun 19, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- Mar 19, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- Mar 18, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- Mar 12, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- Jun 13, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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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.