An Act to extend until October 1, 1980, the appropriation authorizations for the Great Dismal Swamp and San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges.
Public Law 95-299 · H.R. 5493 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jun 26, 1978 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Robert Leggett (D-CA-4)
Cosponsors (11): Rep. Edwin Forsythe, Rep. Mario Biaggi,
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.
(House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment)
Extends until October 1, 1980, the appropriation authorizations for the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · referred to, reported by
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Jun 26, 1978Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 95-299.
- Jun 14, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Jun 13, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 8, 1978Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment.
- May 31, 1978Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment.
- May 24, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1237.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- May 16, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House, roll call #234 (384-4).House roll call 234
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- May 13, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Mar 23, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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.