H.R. 1402 · Became law

Public Law 112-170

Official title: “To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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It became law on August 16, 2012.

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