National Ski Patrol System Recognition Act of 1979
Public Law 96-489 · S. 43 · 96th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Dec 2, 1980 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
Cosponsors (62): Sen. Malcolm Wallop, Sen. John Durkin,
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.
Grants a Federal charter to the National Ski Patrol System, Incorporated. States that the purpose of such corporation shall be to promote: (1) patriotic, scientific, educational, and civil improvement activities; and (2) public safety in skiing.
Declares that the powers, composition and responsibilities of the board of directors, eligibility for membership, and election of officers of such corporation shall be as provided in the articles of incorporation of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the states where incorporated. Prohibits the corporation and any officer or director thereof from supporting or participating in any political activity.
Directs the corporation to report annually to Congress on its activities during the preceding year.
Requires the corporation to maintain its status as a tax-exempt organization.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.
- Dec 2, 1980Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-489.
- Nov 21, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Nov 19, 1980Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendment.
- Nov 17, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2279.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Judiciary Committee
- Nov 20, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Judiciary Committee
- Nov 16, 1979FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Nov 8, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jan 15, 1979CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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.