Public Law 104-331 · H.R. 3452 · Became law October 26, 1996

Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act

Official title: “To make certain laws applicable to the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it without objection on October 4, 1996. No individual votes are recorded.

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