# 96-s-709: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, and for other purposes.

96-s-709, A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, and for other purposes., is a 96th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] (D-NV); status Public Law 96-23. (as of 2025-10-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 96-s-709
- Congress: 96
- Title: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, and for other purposes.
- Status: Public Law 96-23.
- Introduced: 1979-03-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-20

## Summary

A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, and for other purposes.

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## Sources
- [96-s-709 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/709)

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