Public Law 114-301 · H.R. 5687 · Became law December 16, 2016

GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016

Official title: “To eliminate or modify certain mandates of the Government Accountability Office.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on December 10, 2016. No individual votes are recorded.

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