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H.R. 3235 95th Congress House

A bill to provide that the U.S. Canal Zone shall be represented by a Delegate to the House of Representatives.

Introduced: February 8, 1977 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 95th Congress ended
It never became law before the 95th Congress (1977–1978) 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 8, 1977
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Feb 8, 1977
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 8, 1977

Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Provides that the United States Canal Zone shall be represented by a Delegate to the House of Representatives. Requires that a special election be held no later than 30 days after enactment of this Act to elect a delegate to serve until the next regular Congressional election.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3235: A bill to provide that the U.S. Canal Zone shall be represented by a Delegate to the House of Representatives.. 95th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-3235/
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"H.R. 3235: A bill to provide that the U.S. Canal Zone shall be represented by a Delegate to the House of Representatives.." 95th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-3235/.
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H.R. 3235, 95th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-3235/.
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