Public Law 104-227 · H.R. 3060 · Became law

Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996

Official title: “To implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on October 2, 1996.

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