H.R. 5277 · Became law

Public Law 116-78

Official title: “To amend section 442 of title 18, United States Code, to exempt certain interests in mutual funds, unit investment trusts, employee benefit plans, and retirement plans from conflict of interest limitations for the Government Publishing Office.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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