H.R. 2816 · Became law

Public Law 104-257

Official title: “To reinstate the license for, and extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of, a hydroelectric project in Ohio, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on April 16, 1996. A voice vote records no individual votes.

The Senate passed it without objection on September 27, 1996. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on October 9, 1996.

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