Joint resolution providing for an extension of the term of the Commission on the Bankruptcy Laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
Public Law 93-56 · H.J.Res. 499 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jul 1, 1973 · Commerce
Sponsor: Rep. Don Edwards (D-CA-9)
Cosponsors (1): Rep. Charles Wiggins
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.
Extends the term of the Commission on the Bankruptcy Laws of the United States to 30 days after the submission of its final report, and extends to July 31, 1973, the time period for the Commission to report on its activities, including its recommendations, to the President, Chief Justice, and the Congress.
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. 8 actions.
- Jul 1, 1973Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-56.
- Jun 22, 1973PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 20, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Jun 19, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Jun 6, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Judiciary Committee
- Apr 10, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Judiciary Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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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.