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A bill to extend the Renegotiation Act of 1951 for 6 months.

Public Law 94-185 · H.R. 11016 · 94th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Dec 31, 1975 · Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Minish (D-NJ-11)

Cosponsors (13): Rep. Parren Mitchell,

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.

Extends the existence of the Renegotiation Board through September 30, 1976.

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. 12 actions.

  1. Dec 31, 1975Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  2. PresidentPresident · Public law 94-185.
  3. Dec 19, 1975PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
  4. PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
  5. PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
  6. Dec 18, 1975Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
  7. Dec 17, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
  8. FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
  9. Dec 15, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed House, roll call #779 (395-5).House roll call 779
  10. FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
  11. Dec 4, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Financial Services Committee
  12. 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.