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HR 862 104th Congress House

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to promote homosexuality.

Introduced: February 28, 1995 See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesFederal aid programsFederal budgetsHomosexualityLesbianism
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 13, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.
Feb 9, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1471-1472)
Feb 8, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 8, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 13, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the direct or indirect use of Federal funds to promote, condone, accept, or celebrate homosexuality, lesbianism, or bisexuality.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Nov 30, 1995
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 28, 1995
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