H.R. 56 (97th Congress): A bill relating to the settlement of debts owed the United States by foreign countries.
H.R. 56 in the 97th Congress is titled "A bill relating to the settlement of debts owed the United States by foreign countries.." The latest action in the official record, dated February 6, 1981, reads: "Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade."
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Vote Files, "H.R. 56 (97th Congress): A bill relating to the settlement of debts owed the United States by foreign countries," last checked Oct. 12, 2026, citing Congress.gov, https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-97-hr56
Vote Files. (2026, October 12). H.R. 56 (97th Congress): A bill relating to the settlement of debts owed the United States by foreign countries [Bill record]. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-97-hr56
Vote Files. "H.R. 56 (97th Congress): A bill relating to the settlement of debts owed the United States by foreign countries." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 14, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-97-hr56.
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