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A bill to continue until the close of June 30, 1974, the suspension of duties on certain forms of copper.

Public Law 93-77 · H.R. 2323 · 93rd Congress · began in the House

Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jul 30, 1973 · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Sponsor: Rep. Martha Griffiths (D-MI-17)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseMethod not stated
  • SenateMethod not stated
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Summary

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

Continues until the close of June 30, 1974, the suspension of duties on specified forms of copper under the Tariff schedules of the United States. (Amends 19 U.S.C. 1202)

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.

  1. Jul 30, 1973Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  2. PresidentPresident · Public law 93-77.
  3. Jul 18, 1973PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
  4. Jul 16, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
  5. Jul 13, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Finance Committee
  6. Jun 28, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Finance Committee
  7. Jun 27, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
  8. Jun 21, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Ways and Means Committee
  9. Jan 18, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Ways and Means Committee
  10. 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.