A joint resolution to extend by ninety days the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950 and to extend the funding of the National Commission on Productivity and Work Quality for ninety days.
Public Law 94-42 · S.J.Res. 94 · 94th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Jun 28, 1975 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Sen. William Proxmire (D-WI)
Cosponsors (3): Sen. John Tower, Sen. Alan Cranston,
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 June 30, 1975 to September 30, 1975 the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Extends the funding of the National Commission on Productivity and Work Quality to September 30, 1975.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jun 28, 1975Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-42.
- Jun 18, 1975PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 17, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Jun 10, 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.