Government Waste, Fraud, and Error Reduction Act of 1998
Latest action (20 Oct 1998): On passage Passed without objection.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on October 20, 1998 but was never passed by the Senate.
Timeline
20 Oct 1998
On passage Passed without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4857 do?
- This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on October 20, 1998 but was never passed by the Senate.
- Has H.R. 4857 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Oct 1998, H.R. 4857 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 4857?
- H.R. 4857 was sponsored by Rep. Stephen Horn [R-CA38, 1993-2002] (Republican-CA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4857?
- On passage Passed without objection. (20 Oct 1998).
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