HJRES 541 · 96th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution making additional funds available by transfer for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, for the Federal Trade Commission.

Introduced 1980-05-01· Sponsored by Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
House Vote
Senate
Enacted
Latest: Public Law 96-240.(1980-05-01)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1980-05-01
Yea 71Nay 10
PassedSenate · 1980-05-01
Yea 71Nay 10
PassedHouse · 1980-05-01
Yea 284Nay 96
PassedHouse · 1980-05-01
Yea 284Nay 96

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Transfers for the "Federal Trade Commission, Salaries and Expenses" $7,600,000 from funds previously appropriated for fiscal year 1980 for the "Department of State, International Organizations and Conferences, Contributions to International Organizations." Makes such authority available until May 31, 1980. Limits obligations of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made pursuant to this resolution to $5,800,000. Prohibits the FTC from using such funds to promulgate new trade regulations or new activities. Prevents trade regulation rules promulgated after August 30, 1979, from becoming effective during the period covered by this resolution unless Congress enacts authorizing legislation.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only