A joint resolution to extend the time period during which the President is authorized to call a White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals, and to extend the time period during which appropriated funds may be expended.
Public Law 94-224 · S.J.Res. 154 · 94th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Feb 27, 1976 · Social Welfare
Sponsor: Sen. Harrison Williams (D-NJ)
Cosponsors (14): Sen. Jennings Randolph, Sen. Robert Stafford,
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 from two years to three years the period during which the President is authorized to call a White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals. Provides that funds appropriated for such purpose shall remain available for expenditure until September 30, 1978 (presently available only until June 30, 1977).
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.
- Feb 27, 1976Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-224.
- Feb 18, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Feb 17, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Feb 11, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Education and Workforce Committee
- Dec 18, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Education and Workforce Committee
- Dec 17, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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.