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A joint resolution extending the dates for submission of the President's Budget and Economic Report.

Public Law 96-186 · H.J.Res. 468 · 96th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jan 8, 1980 · Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Foley (D-WA-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 the time limit for transmission of the President's Economic Report to Congress from January 22 until January 30, 1980, and for the transmission to Congress of the budget for fiscal year 1981 until January 28, 1980.

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.

  1. Jan 8, 1980Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  2. PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-186.
  3. Jan 3, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
  4. PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
  5. Dec 27, 1979PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
  6. Dec 20, 1979FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
  7. FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
  8. FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
  9. FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
  10. 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.