An original joint resolution extending the reporting date of the National Commission on Air Quality.
Public Law 96-300 · S.J.Res. 188 · 96th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jul 2, 1980 · Environmental Protection
Sponsor: Sen. Jennings Randolph (D-WV)
Cosponsors: None
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.
Amends the Clean Air Act to eliminate provisions relating to certain interim reporting dates for the National Commission on Air Quality.
Extends the final reporting date for all Commission studies, investigations, and recommendations until March 1, 1981.
Terminates the Commission: (1) on March 1, 1981, if the report is not submitted on March 1, 1981; or (2) on such date (but not later than May 1, 1981) as the Commission determines by order, if the report is submitted on March 1, 1981.
Makes technical and conforming amendments.
Declares that nothing in any other authority of law shall be construed to authorize or permit the extension of the National Commission on Air Quality pursuant to any Executive order or other Executive or agency action.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jul 2, 1980Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-300.
- Jun 30, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 27, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Jun 26, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Jun 25, 1980CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- 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.