A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, for the Department of Agriculture.
Public Law 99-71 · H.J.Res. 342 · 99th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Jul 24, 1985 · Economics and Public Finance
Sponsor: Rep. Jamie Whitten (D-MS-1)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Makes a supplemental appropriation for FY 1985 to the Department of Agriculture to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for net realized losses.
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. 7 actions.
- Jul 24, 1985Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-71.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 19, 1985PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Jul 18, 1985FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
- 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.