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A joint resolution extending the filing date of l977 Joint Economic Report.

Public Law 95-7 · H.J.Res. 239 · 95th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Feb 23, 1977 · Congress

Sponsor: Rep. Richard Bolling (D-MO-5)

Cosponsors: None

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 to March 30, 1977, the filing date of the Joint Economic Committee's report on the President's 1977 Economic Report.

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. 9 actions.

  1. Feb 23, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  2. PresidentPresident · Public law 95-7.
  3. Feb 17, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
  4. Feb 16, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
  5. PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
  6. Feb 11, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
  7. Feb 7, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
  8. FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
  9. 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.