A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on April 16 through April 22, 1978, as "National Oceans Week".
Public Law 95-263 · S.J.Res. 124 · 95th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Apr 17, 1978 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK)
Cosponsors (3): Sen. Ted Kennedy, Sen. Warren Magnuson,
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.
Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of April 16-22, 1978 as "National Oceans Week."
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Apr 17, 1978Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-263.
- Apr 6, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Apr 5, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Apr 4, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed House, in lieu of H.J.Res. 730.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Mar 20, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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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.