A bill to rescind certain budget authority recommended in P.L. 100-202.
Latest action (16 Feb 1988): Signed by President.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 3884, would take back or cancel certain spending authority that was previously approved. Specifically, it rescinds funds that had been set aside for the Department of State. These funds were intended for the construction of educational facilities in France, which would have been used by North African Jewish refugees.
The direct effect of this bill is to stop the allocation of these particular funds. It impacts the Department of State's ability to spend money designated for this specific project. The bill does not affect other appropriations or programs.
H.R. 3884 was introduced in the 100th Congress and was sponsored by Representative David Obey. It has completed the legislative process and was signed into law by the President on February 16, 1988. As it is already enacted, no further action is required for this bill.
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Official summary
Rescinds funds appropriated to the Department of State by the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1988 for the construction of educational facilities for North African Jewish refugees in France.
Timeline
16 Feb 1988
Signed by President.
2 Feb 1988
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
2 Feb 1988
Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 384 - 1 (Record Vote No: 4).
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3884 do?
- This bill, H.R. 3884, would take back or cancel certain spending authority that was previously approved. Specifically, it rescinds funds that had been set aside for the Department of State. These funds were intended for the construction of educational facilities in France, which would have been used by North African Jewish refugees. The direct effect of this bill is to stop the allocation of these particular funds. It impacts the Department of State's ability to spend money designated for this specific project. The bill does not affect other appropriations or programs. H.R. 3884 was introduced in the 100th Congress and was sponsored by Representative David Obey. It has completed the legislative process and was signed into law by the President on February 16, 1988. As it is already enacted, no further action is required for this bill.
- Has H.R. 3884 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 3884 has been enacted. Status last updated 16 Feb 1988.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3884?
- H.R. 3884 was sponsored by Rep. David “Dave” Obey [D-WI7, 1969-2010] (Democrat-WI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3884?
- Signed by President. (16 Feb 1988).
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