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Law· HRH.R. 1961 (98th)enacted

Veterans' Dioxin and Radiation Exposure Compensation Standards Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1983

Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Relief Act - Establishes a presumption of service-connected disability for veterans exposed to herbicides during service in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era who suffer from specified diseases which may be caused by exposure to such herbicides, developed to a ten percent degree of disability. Permits the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to determine what other diseases may be due to exposure to herbicides, chemicals, or environmental hazards. Directs the Administrator to promulgate regulations within one year of enactment incorporating such determinations and setting forth the standards used to reach them.

Bill· HRH.R. 1959 (98th)referred

Veterans Administration Adjudication Procedure and Judicial Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1983

Veterans Administration Adjudication Procedure and Judicial Review Act - Title I: Adjudication Procedures - Codifies, for Veterans Administration (VA) adjudication purposes, the burden of proof and reasonable doubt standards currently provided for by VA regulation. States that a claimant has the burden of submitting sufficient evidence to justify his or her claim, and that if an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence exists regarding the merits of a claim, the VA is to resolve such doubt in favor of the claimant. States that VA subpoenas may be served either by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail. Increases the maximum size of the Board of Veterans' Appeals from 50 to 65 members. Requires the chairman of such Board to submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional committees concerning the Board's current handling of cases and projections for the subsequent fiscal year. Requires the Board to: (1) provide notice to a claimant and an opportunity for a hearing before a decision may be based on "additional official information" received after a Board decision has previously been made; and (2) make its decision exclusively on evidence and material of record in the proceeding. Removes the requirement that new material sufficient to allow the Board to reopen a previously disallowed claim be in the form of official reports. Provides that the Board's discretionary authority to reopen a claim will not be diminished by a judicial decision following an appeal as provided for by this Act. Requires the Board to mail to the claimant notice of its decision and the reasons for such decision. Provides that, upon the request of a claimant, the Board shall provide an independent advisory medical opinion when there exists substantial medical disagreement with respect to a material issue in a veteran's appeal. Sets forth new procedural rules for adjudication hearings regarding: (1) oaths, affirmations, and witness examination; (2) admissibility of evidence; (3) procedural rights of claimants; (4) disqualification of a hearing officer; (5) the record of the proceedings and the claimant's right to examine and obtain a copy of such record; and (6) the exclusiveness of veterans' adjudication procedures and rights prescribed by the Administrator. Requires the Administrator to provide at each stage of the appeal proceedings written notice to a claimant of the claimant's procedural rights. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study of two alternative claims resolution methods: one a new intermediate-level adjudication process; the other an enhanced schedule of formal Appeals Board hearings. Directs the Administrator to report to Congress on such studies. Title II: Veterans Administration Rule Making - Includes the VA's rulemaking procedures under the relevant provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. Title III: Judicial Review - Provides for judicial review of VA decisions in the Federal court system. States with regard to jurisdiction: (1) the definition of final decision; (2) that judicial review of a final decision in a claim for benefits may be obtained in a civil action brought within 180 days of the Board's mailing of notice of its decision, and that such action shall be brought in Federal district court; (3) that the VA shall file the various materials constituting the record in a case together with its answer to the claimant's complaint; (4) that the court may render a decision on the pleadings; and (5) that the judicial review procedures established under this Act shall not apply to insurance and home loans. States, with regard to the reviewing court's scope of review, that such court: (1) shall decide questions of law and interpret constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions, but that questions of fact (unless unsupported by substantial evidence) will not be subject to a trial de novo; and (2) in reviewing a final decision of the VA which is adverse to a party solely because such party failed to comply with VA procedures, may only review questions concerning such procedures. Sets out provisions regarding remand, survival of actions, and appellate review. Title IV: Attorneys' Fees - Authorizes the Administrator to allow attorneys' fees above the present $10 maximum if the appealing party's claim is allowed by the VA after an initial denial. States that such fee shall be the lesser of: (1) the fee agreed upon by the party and attorney; (2) $500, unless the Administrator approves a greater amount; or (3) if the party and attorney have entered into a contingent-fee agreement, not more than 25 percent of the total of any past-due benefits awarded on the basis of such party's claim. Provides for the approval of attorneys' fees, in successful veterans' claims brought before a court, as provided for under this Act. States that such fees shall be determined by such court, and in contingent-fee agreements such fees shall not exceed 25 percent of the total of any past-due benefits awarded on the basis of such claim. Authorizes attorneys' fees of up to $750 in certain unsuccessful veterans' claims. Prohibits the VA from authorizing payment to a claimant's attorney based on past-due benefits unless such benefits are owed as of the date of the VA's or a court's award. States that such provisions regarding attorneys' fees shall only apply to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the VA and shall not apply in cases in which the VA is the plaintiff or in which other attorneys' fees statutes are otherwise controlling. Title V: Effective Dates - Sets forth the effective dates for this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1942 (98th)open

A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1983

Permits bringing claims for damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act for the personal injury or death of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty. States such claims must arise out of medical or dental care furnished in a Department of Defense Hospital.

Bill· HRH.R. 1950 (98th)open

Emergency Shelter for the Homeless Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1983

Emergency Shelter for the Homeless Act of 1983 - Title I: General Provisions - Defines terms to be used in this Act. Title II: Grants for Operation of Shelters for Homeless Adults - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to pay general operating costs of emergency shelters for homeless adults. Condition the eligibility of a State, local government, or nonprofit organization on requirements that: (1) an emergency shelter is operating in the area served by such entity; (2) such entity operated an emergency shelter some time during the three years preceding the enactment of this Act; and (3) such entity agrees to expend an amount equal to and in addition to the grant amount to operate emergency shelters. Lists grant application requirements, including requirements for: (1) material describing shelters operated by the applicant within the preceding three years; (2) material specifying the bed capacity of shelters operated by someone else; (3) information on the unemployment and vacant housing rates and the number of unrelated individuals living below the poverty level in the area served by the applicant; (4) an assurance that the applicant will repay grant funds not expended for operating emergency shelters; and (5) a report describing a discussion between any State or local government applicant and community representatives concerning emergency shelter expenditures. Directs the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register a notice of the availability of funds for such grants when the amount approved for applicants is less than the amount appropriated for such grants. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Grants for Renovating and Converting Facilities for Use as Shelters for the Homeless - Permits the Secretary to make competitive grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to renovate or convert facilities to be used as emergency shelters for the homeless. Sets forth information that must be included in an application for such a grant, including: (1) the number of individuals in the area who need emergency shelters and the number of individuals for whom shelter would be provided; (2) material demonstrating that notice and an opportunity to comment has been provided to the neighborhood in which the facility will be located; and (3) assurances that the applicant will expend, within one year, such grant amount and an additional contribution equal to 25 percent of such amount to renovate or convert such facility and will operate such facility as an emergency shelter for three years and as an emergency shelter, or for another approved public purpose, for four additional years. Requires repayment of 80 percent of grant funds not used as prescribed in this title. Prohibits the Secretary from making any grant that would result in a disproportionate burden on any one section of a locality. Requires the Secretary to publish a notice of the availability of grant funds whenever amounts appropriated exceed amounts approved for such grants. Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: Demonstration Projects relating to Emergency Shelter for the Homeless - Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for the operation of demonstration projects that develop and apply innovative approaches to provide basic services to the homeless. Conditions grant eligibility on an entity's agreement to expend such grant amount plus a contribution equal to ten percent of such amount on such a project. Directs the Secretary to publicize the availability of grant funds when amounts appropriated exceed amounts requested and approved. Authorizes appropriations. Title V: Coordinating Council to Assist the Homeless - Establishes the Federal Coordinating Council on the Homeless. Requires the Council to report to both Houses of Congress within 90 days on: (1) the extent to which existing Federal law providing assistance to the homeless is and can be utilized; and (2) whether assistance currently provided is adequate for the purpose of each Act. Terminates the Council 30 days after it transmits its report. Directs the Secretary to submit a copy of the report to the chief executive officer of each State. Title VI: Federal Assistance for Eligible Homeless People Under SSI Program - Amends the Social Security Act to exclude an emergency shelter from the definition of a "public institution" to allow otherwise eligible shelter residents to receive Supplemental Security Income benefits. Title VII: Tax Incentives for Emergency Shelters and Single Room Occupancy Facilities - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an investment tax credit equal to 25 percent of the qualified expenditures for the construction or rehabilitation of an emergency shelter facility or a single room occupancy facility. Provides for an income tax exclusion of the interest earned on tax-exempt bonds issued to finance qualified shelter facilities.

Law· HRH.R. 1870 (98th)enacted

Vietnam Veterans National Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1983

Vietnam Veterans National Medal Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to coin and sell a medal in honor of the members and former members of the Armed Forces who served in Vietnam. Declares that the Secretary shall offer such medals for sale to the public at a price sufficient to cover the cost of minting and distributing of such medals.

Law· HRH.R. 1880 (98th)enacted

Cigarette Safety Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1983

Cigarette Safety Act - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate, within 24 months, final performance standards for cigarettes and little cigars ensuring a minimal capacity for igniting smoldering fabric fires. Requires publication in the Federal Register, together with detailed reasons, of any decision not to promulgate a standard based on a finding that it is technologically impracticable or economically unreasonable. Authorizes the Commission to prohibit manufacturers from stockpiling such products to which such standards apply. Provides for judicial review of such standards in an appropriate U.S. court of appeals. Declares such cigarette safety standards to be subject to all remedial and penalty provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act for the first three fiscal years beginning after enactment.

Bill· HRH.R. 1918 (98th)open

World War I Veterans Service Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1983

World War I Veterans Service Pension Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to pay (in addition to any pension already paid) a monthly pension of $150 to each veteran of World War I who meets specified service requirements and to certain surviving spouses.

Bill· HRH.R. 1899 (98th)referred

A bill to provide that, unless the Government of El Salvador actively participates in negotiations with all major parties to the conflict which are willing to participate unconditionally in negotiations for the purpose of achieving a cease-fire and an equitable political solution to hostilities, United States military support for El Salvador shall be terminated, with military assistance funds to be transferred for use for development and humanitarian assistance.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1983

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide that American military assistance may not be provided to El Salvador unless the President, after consulting with Congress, transmits to Congress a report stating that: (1) El Salvador has engaged in negotiations with all concerned parties to end the conflict there; or (2) El Salvador cannot proceed with such negotiations because specified parties are not willing to participate in the negotiation process. Provides that any unobligated funds allocated pursuant to this Act shall be: (1) used for development assistance projects in El Salvador; (2) used for aid for persons displaced by the strife; or (3) deposited in the U.S. Treasury. Permits the introduction of U.S. forces into El Salvador to evacuate U.S. citizens or if there is a clear and present danger of attack upon the United States.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 178 (98th)open

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating May 21, 1983 as "National Sakharov Day".

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1983

Designates May 21, 1983, as National Sakharov Day. Authorizes and requests the President to: (1) call upon all nations to designate May 21, 1983, as National Sakharov Day; (2) urge the Soviet Union to permit the Sakharovs to freely choose their place of residence; and (3) direct the American delegation to the United Nations to introduce a resolution in the General Assembly calling upon that body to designate May 21, 1983, as International Sakharov Day.

Bill· HRH.R. 1752 (98th)open

Natural Gas Policy Act Amendments of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1983

Natural Gas Policy Act Amendments of 1983 - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Sets forth: (1) ten Congressional findings concerning natural gas; and (2) the purposes of this Act. Title II: Amendments to the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to add to the definition of Btu. Sets forth a method of determining the number of Btu's per unit volume of natural gas. Defines definite price provision, indefinite price provision, market-out provision, and take-or-pay provision, for purposes of the use of such terms in a contract for the first sale of natural gas. Requires the price under any contract for the first sale of natural gas in effect on November 8, 1978, to remain the price after November 8, 1978, unless the contract expressly and specifically by its plain language authorizes prices established by Congress, in which case any price not in excess of the applicable maximum lawful price may apply. Repeals the annual inflation adjustment factors. Provides that the maximum lawful price for any first sale of natural gas shall be deemed to include all costs necessary to, or associated with, the delivery of marketable natural gas to the purchaser. Authorize an adjustment to the seller for necessary costs which deprive the seller of a just and reasonable return. Authorizes the purchaser an adjustment if the purchaser provides the seller consideration in addition to the maximum lawful prices. Establishes a transportation rate of no less than $0.05 per million Btu's end requires all revenues in excess of such amount to be credited back to the pipeline's customers. Declares null and void all indefinite price provisions in all contracts for the first sale of natural gas. Deems all contracts for the first sale of natural gas which is affected by deregulation to include a market-out provision. Deems all take-or-pay provisions in effect as of enactment to be reduced by 50 percent. Declares null and void any first sale contract which restricts the right of the purchaser to contest the contract. Requires all first sale contracts to be filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and made available to the public. Confers jurisdiction on the FERC to resolve contract disputes, on petition by any party to a contract. Directs the FERC to promulgate a final rule establishing the interest rate at which refunds shall be paid by natural gas companies on any collections made in excess of approved rates. Directs the FERC to undertake and complete a comprehensive study of minimum bill and related provisions in interstate pipeline tariffs.

Bill· HRH.R. 1824 (98th)open

Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1983

Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to inform the public of the health hazards of cigarettes through research, demonstration, and educational activities. Establishes an Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health to coordinate such Federal and private activities. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress biennially (with the first report due by January 1, 1984). Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to require cigarette packages to carry one of three specified label warnings on a rotating basis. Includes exports under such requirements. Makes it unlawful to advertise cigarettes without one of three specified warnings. Makes it unlawful to manufacture, import, or package cigarettes commercially without disclosing tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide levels on the package. Requires the Secretary to test such levels at least once a year. Makes it unlawful to manufacture, import, or package cigarettes commercially without first filing with the Secretary a list of chemical additives (types and amounts). Requires the Secretary to report at least annually to Congress regarding cigarette additives and their health hazards. Increases the fine for violation of such Act from $10,000 to $100,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 1796 (98th)open

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that any Federal employee who, at the time of retirement, does not elect a reduced annuity in order to provide a survivor annuity to a spouse or other person may make such an election within one year after retiring, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1983

Permits any Federal Employee or Member of Congress, within one year after retiring, to: (1) elect to provide for a survivor annuity if such an election was not made at retirement; or (2) increase the amount of a spouse's survivor annuity provided for at retirement. Requires an employee or Member who takes such action to deposit into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund an amount equal to the full amount by which the annuity paid to such employee or member would have been reduced if he or she had provided for such survivor annuity upon retirement. Permits the Office of Personnel Management to allow employees and Members who retired more than one year before enactment of this Act to pay the amount required to be deposited in installments over a five-year period.

Bill· HRH.R. 1817 (98th)referred

A bill to prohibit the furnishing of cluster bombs to any foreign country.

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1983

Prohibits the sale of and the financing of sales of cluster bombs under the Arms Export Control Act. Directs the President to prohibit all exports of cluster bombs under specified export control provisions of such Act. Prohibits the furnishing of cluster bombs to any foreign country under the Foreign Assistance Act. Suspends all obligations to deliver cluster bombs.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 119 (98th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Office of Management and Budget should withdraw the proposed revision to Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations".

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1983

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the proposed changes by the Office of Management and Budget to Circular A-122 that would prohibit Federal reimbursement of Government contractors and grantees for the cost of activities constituting political advocacy should be withdrawn permanently.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 118 (98th)referred

A resolution condemning the unjust trial and sentencing of Doctor Viktor Brailovsky by the Government of the Soviet Union, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that such Government should cease its persecution of Viktor Brailovsky and permit him and his family to emigrate from the Soviet Union to Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1983

Condemns the trial and conviction of Dr. Viktor Brailovsky by the Soviet Union. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should express to the Soviet Union U.S. concern and opposition to the internal exile of Dr. Brailovsky and to the Soviet Union's refusal to permit Dr. Brailovsky and his family to emigrate; (2) the Soviet Union should comply with various international agreements by reversing Dr. Brailovsky's conviction and by permitting him and his family to emigrate; and (3) the Soviet Union should cease persecuting individuals seeking to emigrate and should cease denying basic rights to Soviet Jews.

Bill· HRH.R. 1735 (98th)open

Community Assistance and Revitalization Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1983

Community Assistance and Revitalization Act of 1983 - Title I: Designation of Revitalization Areas - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the designation of revitalization areas by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for purposes of extending the tax incentive measures provided by this Act. Specifies that State and local governments shall nominate areas for such designation. Limits to 20 years the period during which such designations shall remain in effect. Authorizes the Secretary to make such designations during the period beginning on January 1, 1984 and ending on December 31, 1993. Limits the number of areas which may be designated before 1989. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress every four years concerning areas which have been so designated. Specifies that the Secretary may designate such zones only if: (1) the area is within the jurisdiction of the local government; (2) the boundary of the area is continuous; (3) the area has a population of at least 4,000 if any portion thereof is located within a standard metropolitan statistical area (with a population of at least 50,000) or 2,500 otherwise, or is within an Indian reservation; (4) the area meets specified unemployment and poverty requirements; and (5) the area comprises at least one square mile. Requires nominating local governments, as a condition of the Secretary's designation, to develop a revitalization area development plan. Sets forth the requirements of such development plans. Describes areas to which preference shall be given in deciding to designate revitalization areas. Requires the Secretary to promote the coordination of all Federal housing, community and economic development, banking, financial assistance, and employment training programs which are carried on within the revitalization area. Requires the head of each Federal department or agency which distributes Federal funds or awards Federal contracts for the purpose of futhering job training to give preferences to such revitalization agencies. Title II: Tax Incentives - Subtitle A: Definition of Revitalization Area Business - Defines a "revitalization area business" as any person: (1) which is actively engaged in the conduct of a trade or business during the taxable year; (2) which has at least 50 percent of gross receipts attributable to a trade or business which produces goods, or provides services, within a revitalization area. Provides that existing businesses shall not be treated as a revitalization area business unless the average number of full-time employees is at least ten percent greater than the number of such employees during the taxable year preceding designation of the revitalization area. Subtitle B: Incentives for Employee Ownership - Allows an income tax credit for employee ownership of revitalization area businesses. Provides rules for the calculation of such income tax credit. Limits the amount of such income tax credit to $50,000. Allows the nonrecognition of gain from the sale or exchange of stock in a revitalization area business to: (1) an employee stock ownership plan or a tax credit employee stock ownership plan which invests primarily in stock issued by such revitalization area business (if specified requirements are met); or (2) such revitalization area business if such business is a producer cooperative. Subtitle C: Incentives for Investments in Revitalization Areas - Allows the rollover of gain on the sale of property where such gain is reinvested in specified revitalization area business property within a specified period of time. Allows an investment tax credit for certain low income rental housing. Allows a limited investment tax credit for establishment of an entrepreneurial development center. Subtitle D: Incentives for Revitalization Area Businesses - Allows employers an income tax credit based on the aggregate wages paid to newly-hired qualified employees. Limits the amount of wages which may be taken into account per employee by specified percentages over the first four years of employment. Allows a business expense income tax deduction for the purchase of small revitalization area business stock or debentures. Limits the maximum amount deductible to $10,000 ($20,000 in the case of a joint return). Requires the taxpayer to reduce the basis of such stock or debentures by the amount of the deduction taken. Establishes a minimum holding period of three years for such stock or debentures. Amends the Small Business Act to require that at least $50 million of the funds authorized by such Act shall be made available for direct loan obligations to small business concerns located in revitalization areas. Subtitle E: Expansion of Targeted Jobs Credit - Increases the amount of wages which may be taken into account for purposes of the targeted jobs income tax credit from $6,000 to $10,000. Repeals the termination date for such income tax credit. Title III: General Stock Ownership Provisions - Sets forth procedures for establishing, in a revitalization area, a General Stock Ownership Corporation (GSOC). Requires the local government having jurisdiction over the revitalization area to hold an election to select at least five individuals to serve as the revitalization area GSOC planning board. Sets forth administrative procedures and qualifications for candidacy for such election. Requires such planning board to determine, within one year after the designation of a revitalization area, whether establishment of an area GSOC would be in the best interests of the area. Requires the planning board, if it decides affirmatively, to formulate a plan for creating an area GSOC that will meet the needs of the area and to submit the plan to the Governor of the State. Authorizes the legislature or Governor to charter a revitalization area GSOC within 90 days after the plan is submitted if the legislature or Governor find that specified conditions have been met. Provides that the revitalization area GSOC planning board shall serve as the initial board of directors of the area GSOC. Sets forth requirements for the terms of office of board members and specifies the responsibilities of the board. Requires a board of directors, within 90 days after the charter is issued, to propose a business plan for the area which specifies the objectives of the area GSOC, the type of investments the area GSOC may make, and the manner in which the area GSOC proposes to develop the area. Defines a "revitalization area GSOC" as a GSOC charted by the State under this Act, authorized by its charter to acquire and develop real estate within the revitalization area, and which has a charter providing: (1) that its shares shall only be issued directly to eligible area residents on an equal basis; (2) that each share of stock shall have full voting rights; (3) that no stock shall be transferred except by will or inheritance; (4) that at least 40 percent of all employees of the GSOC must be qualified employees; and (5) that the board of directors must authorize the issuance of as many shares of GSOC stock as necessary to assure that each eligible area resident receives stock on an equal basis. Provides that contributions made to an area GSOC shall qualify as charitable contributions. Provides that only 50 percent of the gain realized from the sale or exchange of any property to an area GSOC shall be recognized. Title IV: Employee Stock Ownership Provisions - Increases from 25 to 50 percent the amount that may be deducted from income tax for contributions paid into an employee stock ownership plan which are applied to the repayment of the principal of a loan used to acquire the employer's stock. Allows an employer an income tax deduction for cash dividends paid on shares of his stock provided specified conditions are met. Permits a taxpayer to deduct a contribution to a tax credit employee stock ownership plan or an employee stock ownership plan as a charitable contribution provided specified conditions are met. Title V: Energy Provisions - Increases the qualified energy conservation expenditures, for purposes of calculating the residential energy credit, from 15 percent to 40 percent of the energy conservation expenditures made during taxable years ending after 1983. Extends the residential energy credit for dwelling units in revitalization areas indefinitely beyond its current expiration date of December 31, 1984. Increases the investment tax credit for energy property to 30 percent for a revitalization area business which invests in energy property between January 1, 1984, and December 31, 2002.

Bill· HRH.R. 1743 (98th)open

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to authorize the Secretary of Labor to prohibit the awarding of Federal contracts to persons who have violated certain judicial orders or orders issued by the National Labor Relations Board.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1983

Amends the National Labor Relations Act to authorize the Secretary of Labor to prohibit the awarding of Federal contracts to persons who have violated certain judicial orders or orders issued by the National Labor Relations Board. Limits the period of such ban to not more than three years after the Secretary has certified the identify of such person to the Comptroller General. Permits the awarding of Federal contracts to such person during the period of the ban if the Federal agency or department, after notice and opportunity for hearing to all interested parties, certifies to the Secretary that there is no other source for the material or services furnished by such person.

Bill· HRH.R. 1727 (98th)open

Environmental Works Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1983

Environmental Works Act of 1983 - Title I: Establishment of Program - Establishes a national policy to: (1) create a program of public works of special benefit to the environment and to create employment; (2) review public works appropriations to ascertain whether environmental benefit projects should receive additional appropriations; and (3) give serious consideration to State recommendations for Federal expenditures for public works of special environmental benefit. Title II: National Park Service - Park Service Land Heritage Act of 1983 - Establishes the National Park Service Land Heritage Program for the improvement and rehabilitation of the national park system. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop a national park system resource management plan (the parks management plan) for the restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of park facilities and for the development of new facilities. Requires the Secretary to update the parks management plan every five years. Directs the President to transmit the parks management plan to Congress and to annually incorporate such plan in framing budget requests by the Administration for Park Service activities. Sets forth certain conditions to be included in the parks management plan. Requires the Secretary to provide an opportunity for public involvement and to consult with other interested government departments and agencies. Requires the Secretary to develop and maintain a detailed inventory of all national park system facilities, lands and resources. Requires the Secretary to establish an Independent Review Board to ensure that only projects consistent with this Act are recommended for completion. Provides the review procedure to be followed for Board recommendations. Prohibits the Board from approving any projects which will induce overuse of National Park Service facilities or which will generate use inconsistent with the preservation of Park Services resources. Sets forth administrative provisions for the Board. Sets forth requirements for the development of the management plans. Requires resource plans, permits, and other instruments for the use and management of National Park Service lands to conform with the parks management plan. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1988 for implementing projects contained in the parks management plan. Requires ten percent of such appropriated funds to be used to employ youth between the ages of 15 and 25. Title III: United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Fish and Wildlife Land Heritage Act of 1983 - Establishes a Fish and Wildlife Land Heritage Program for the improvement and rehabilitation of the national wildlife refuge system and fish hatcheries, for the improvement of recreation facilities within such system, and for the development of a comprehensive U.S. fish and wildlife system management plan (wildlife management plan). Prohibits such improvement and rehabilitation if it would induce overuse of existing facilities. Requires the Secretary to develop a wildlife management plan for the restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of U.S. fish and wildlife system areas and for the development of new facilities in existing units of the system. Requires the Secretary to update the wildlife management plan every five years. Directs the President to transmit the wildlife management plan to Congress and to annually incorporate such plan in framing budget requests by that Administration for fish and wildlife system activities. Sets forth consideration to be included in the wildlife management plan. Requires the Secretary to develop and maintain a detailed inventory of all U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administered lands and resources. Requires the Secretary to establish an Independent Review Board to insure that only projects consistent with this Act are recommended for completion and included in the wildlife management plan. Provides the review procedure to be followed for Board recommendations. Sets forth administrative provisions for the Board. Sets forth requirements for the development of the wildlife management plan. Requires resource plans, permits, and other instruments for the use and management of Fish and Wildlife Service administered units to conform with the wildlife management plan. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1987 for implementing this title. Directs that no provision of this title shall impinge upon other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service programs. Requires at least ten percent of such appropriated funds to be used to employ youth between the ages of 15 and 25. Title IV: Urban Recreation - National Cultural Parks System - National Urban Cultural Parks Act of 1983 - Establishes a national cultural park system. Requires the Secretary to appoint a Director to administer such system. Requires such system to include those land and water areas designated as national cultural parks by Congress. Defines "national cultural park" to include urban and settled areas. Establishes the Cultural Park Advisory Commission. Sets forth administrative requirements for the Commission. Requires the Commission to undertake a comprehensive study and to formulate recommendations for the creation and management of a national cultural park system. Sets forth requirements for such system and for formulating recommendations for the development of such system. Requires the Commission to submit a specified report to Congress and to the President within three years after funds become available to carry out this title. Requires the Commission to terminate within 30 days of submitting such report. Sets forth the authorities and powers of the Commission. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for the purpose of assisting States in the preservation, interpretation, development, and use of urban resources through preparation, planning, or implementing a cultural park management plan, demonstration project, or to otherise assist the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities under this title. Requires the Secretary to establish and publish in the Federal Register criteria for the selection of applicants of grants under this section. Sets forth requirements for a cultural park management plan. Sets forth requirements for States to receive a grant under this title. Sets forth conditions for States receiving such grants. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Commission when authorizing or providing funds for demonstration projects or management plans. Requires the Secretary to transmit a report to Congress and to the President, including a detailed statement of the findings and conclusion of the Secretary concerning methods of preserving and managing urban resources. Authorizes appropriations for the Commission. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 for funding such demonstration projects. Title V: United States Forest Service - RPA Plan - Forest Service Environmental Projects Act of 1983 - Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make an annual report to Congress for FY 1984 through 1987 concerning an estimate of the sums necessary to be appropriated to replant and revitalize an acreage of National Forest System land equal to that cut over that year, plus a specified portion of the backlog of lands in need of such treatment. Authorizes additional appropriations for eliminating the backlog of reforestation, fish and wildlife, watershed restoration, and trail maintenance and construction projects. Requires that not less than ten percent of the sums appropriated under this title to be used to employ youth between the ages of 15 and 25. Title VI: United States Forest Service - Urban Trees - Forest Serivce Urban Trees Act - Requires the appropriate State official (of any State which chooses to apply for funds authorized under this title) to develop an arboriculture plan for such State and to submit such plan to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval. Declares that States with approved plans shall be eligible for matching grants under this title. Requires such States to submit a report to the Secretary after the close of each fiscal year including the amounts of certain funds expended in completion of the plan. Requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance to urban areas, and to encourage participation of private entities and individuals to furnish arboriculture services. Authorizes the Secretary to provide matching grants on a competitive basis to eligible States for urban arboriculture projects. States the amount of such grants. Sets forth factors the Secretary shall consider in awarding such grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1987 for carrying out this title. Title VII: Passenger Rail Improvement - Emergency Rail Transportation Improvement and Employment Act of 1983 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for employment in certain railroad repair or rehabilitation projects. Requires the Secretary to establish and publish guidelines and procedures for making and evaluating applications for financial assistance under this section. Sets forth certain documentation and information to be included in such applications. Authorizes the Secretary to establish objective criteria to determine whether, and to require that, grant recipients are maintaining a good faith level of repair and rehabilitation for projects commenced pursuant to this title. Sets forth certain employment priorities for jobs created pursuant to this title. Requires the Secretary to identify (in the form of a State- by-State listing) all projects necessary for the rehabilitation and improvement of essential roadbeds and facilities of specified rail corridors. Lists certain rail passenger corridors eligible for project grants under this title. Declares that certain terminals and stations, and intermodal connections are eligible for project grants if they meet certain conditions. Requires projects eligible for financial assistance under this title to be structured and administered to achieve specified goals, including the reduction of unemployment. Sets forth requirements for the performance of work under this title concerning labor agreements and standards. Requires grant recipients to maintain certain records. Requires that the Secretary and the Comptroller General have access to certain records for the purpose of audit and examination. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct cost and benefit assessment studies of projects receiving grants or of proposed projects under this title. Requires the Secretary to submit periodic reports to the Congress and the President on actions taken pursuant to this title. Makes conforming amendments. Requires the Secretary to develop a program with five years for upgrading all grade crossings used by any railroad for providing intercity rail passenger service. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1989 for such program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1987 for this title (other than for the grade crossings program). Title VIII: Light Rail Transit - Light Rail Transit Demonstration and Transfer Fund Act of 1983 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report to Congress listing the urban areas which are suitable candidates for the introduction of light rail transit systems. Requires such report to include specified information, including information furnished by municipalities and urban areas. Requires municipalities and urban areas interested in a light rail system to furnish information to the Secretary, including design data and proposals. Requires certain Federal agencies to cooperate with the Secretary in order to facilitate the production of such report. Authorizes appropriations for the production of such report. Authorizes the Secretary to make matching grants to assist States and urban areas in the development of light rail transit systems. Requires such grants to be used for the acquisition, construction, and improvement of light rail facilities and equipment for use in urban areas. Lists eligible facilities and equipment for such grants. States the conditions and requirements for such grants. Authorizes appropriations for this title. Authorizes the Secretary to make advance or progress payments on account of any grant or contract made pursuant to this title. States the conditions for such advance or progress payments. Requires the Secretary to make: (1) an annual report to Congress concerning grants and activities under this title; and (2) a final inspection or review of each completed project. Requires a report on estimated and actual project costs. Title IX: Housing and Neighborhoods - Urban Environment Revitalization Act of 1983 - Authorizes supplemental appropriations for State, tribal, and local community development programs and for urban development action grants. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to Congress indicating the total nation wide potential for such programs. Amends Federal law to establish an Independent Review Board to insure that urban development action grants are awarded and implemented consistently with such law. Sets forth provisions concerning Board review and approval of applications for such grants prior to the Secretary's approval of said grants. Sets forth administrative provisions for the Board. Amends the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 to authorize additional appropriations. Requires the Secretary to develop and transmit a report including an estimate of the total funds which would be needed to fund all historic preservation projects contained in the backlog of uncompleted projects for the purposes of such Act. Title X: Solar Bank and Weatherization and Employment Act of 1983 - Provides assistance to low-income households to weatherize dwellings. Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 to authorize increased appropriations for the weatherization program for FY 1983 through 1992. Requires the Secretary of Energy to allot at least ten percent of the appropriations under this section to a performance fund available only to provide financial assistance to those States demonstrating the best performance in providing weatherization assistance under this program. Authorizes additional appropriations under the Environmental Works Act for such weatherization program. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1980 to authorize appropriations for the promotional activities of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Title XI: Citizen Suits - Authorizes any person to commence certain civil suits on their own behalf for violations of this Act or to compel certain governmental officials to reasonably apply and administer the policies and provisions set forth in this Act. Sets forth provisions governing such suits, including jurisdiction, parties, court costs, injunctive relief and prima facie evidence of abuse of discretion by administrative officials. Title XII: Supplementary Project Planning - Requires each State to: (1) develop a list, in order of priority, of those public works projects plans or programs of special environmental benefit; and (2) submit such list to the appropriate congressional committees by a specified date. Requires such list to be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, with participation by all interested parties and the public. Sets forth requirements for projects included in such list. Requires the Directors of the Office of Management and Budget and of the Congressional Budget Office to assist the Governor of any State (upon request of any such Governor) in the preparation of the list. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prepare such a list for any State which does not submit a list for any year. Title XIII: Supplementary Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for supplementary project planning to be allocated according to a specified formula. Authorizes appropriations for certain programs authorized by this Act. Requires the budget committee to review priority lists submitted for supplementary project planning for setting ceilings for water and power development, energy research, and for expenditures for the purposes of this Act. Requires the appropriations committees to give serious consideration to priority lists submitted by the States. Lists the amounts of authorized appropriations for each individual State.

Bill· HRH.R. 1700 (98th)open

A bill amending Title I of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1983

Amends title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit the ocean dumping of any liquid hazardous substance starting five years after enactment of this Act. Permits such interim dumping only if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that: (1) there is no other technologically feasible method of disposal or treatment; or (2) any such method is more dangerous to human health than ocean dumping. Exempts from such prohibition any substance which is rapidly neutralized in the marine environment. Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to place similar prohibitions on the land disposal of liquid hazardous waste. Requires the Administrator of EPA to notify Congress within two years of those liquid hazardous wastes which can only be land disposed. Authorizes Federal agencies to dispose of liquid hazardous wastes by means other than ocean dumping or land disposal.

Bill· HRH.R. 1693 (98th)open

A bill requiring United States persons who conduct business or control enterprises in South Africa to comply with certain fair employment principles, prohibiting any new loans by United States financial or lending institutions to the South African Government or to South African corporations or other entities owned or controlled by the South African Government, and prohibiting the importation of South African krugerrands or other South African gold coins.

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1983

Title I: Labor Standards - Requires any United States person who has or controls an enterprise in South Africa which employs more than 20 people to insure that in operating such enterprise the following employment principles are implemented: (1) desegregation in any employment facility; (2) equal employment for all employees; (3) equal pay for equal work; (4) establishment of a minimum wage and salary structure; (5) increase in the representation of nonwhites in managerial, supervisory, administrative, clerical, and technical jobs; (6) improvement of the quality of employees' lives outside the work environment; and (7) recognition of labor unions and fair labor practices. Declares that the Secretary may issue guidelines and give advisory opinions on compliance with such principles. Directs the Secretary of State to establish an Advisory Council in South Africa to advise the Secretary with respect to the implementation of such employment principles and to review the annual reports which each U.S. person covered by this Act must submit to the Secretary on the progress made in implementing such principles. Directs the Secretary to establish in the United States an American Advisory Council to make policy recommendations regarding labor practices of U.S. persons in South Africa and to review such persons' progress in implementing such employment practices. Directs the Secretary: (1) to take specified actions to insure compliance with the implementation of such employment principles; and (2) to review the compliance of such persons at least biennially. Sets forth penalties for noncompliance. Authorizes the President to waive compliance with the implementation of such principles if such compliance would harm U.S. national security. Title II: Prohibition on Loans and Importation of Gold Coins - Prohibits any U.S. financial or lending institution from making any loan directly or through a foreign subsidiary to South Africa unless such loan is for educational, housing or health facilities available to all persons on a nondiscriminatory basis. Prohibits the importation of any gold coin minted in South Africa or sold by South Africa. Directs the Secretary to take specified actions to enforce the prohibitions on loans and the importation of gold coins. Sets forth penalties for violations of such prohibitions. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibitions for one year if South Africa meets specified conditions. Title III: General Provisions - Directs Federal agencies to cooperate with the Secretary in carrying out provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1689 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the Act commonly known as the Second Morrill Act to repeal statutory language purporting to permit racial segregation in colleges financed under such Act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1983

Amends the Act commonly known as the Second Morrill Act to repeal language relating to racial segregation in colleges. Provides that amendments made by this Act shall not be construed as affecting the eligibility of any land-grant college or institution, including Tuskegee Institute, to receive funds under the Act commonly known as the First Morrill Act or under the Second Morrill Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1644 (98th)open

Water Supply Rehabilitation and Conservation Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1983

Water Supply Rehabilitation and Conservation Act of 1983 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to make loans for the rehabilitation, expansion, or improvement of certain water supply systems to: (1) any department, agency, or instrumentality of a State or local government which operates a water supply system for at least 10,000 persons; or (2) any person who operates a water supply system under certain conditions. Prohibits such loans from exceeding 80 percent of the cost of such water supply project. Limits the amount the Secretary may lend under this Act, in any fiscal year: (1) to any water system supply operator; and (2) for water supply projects in any State. Prohibits any loans under this Act: (1) which do not have a purpose related to water supply or water conservation; (2) for water acquisition by one water supplier of another water supplier who services more than 1,000 persons; or (3) for any project solely intended to increase the number of persons served by a water supply system. Sets forth procedures for applying for such loans (including the payment of one percent of the amount of such loan requested). Authorizes the Secretary to make loans under this Act only to technologically and financially feasible systems which constitute a reasonable risk under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make loans under this Act to an operator of a water supply system only if the Secretary determines that such operator will implement a model water conservation program or its equivalent. Defines "model water conservation program." Requires the Secretary to enter into an agreement with each person to whom a loan is made under this Act. Sets forth some of the terms of such agreement. Directs that amounts submitted with loan applications and loan repayments be deposited in the Treasury. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1987.

Bill· HRH.R. 1676 (98th)referred

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1983

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within 60 days a National Commission on Neurofibromatosis which shall formulate a plan to identify the research needed to develop an effective treatment and a cure for neurofibromatosis. Sets forth operating and related provisions. Authorizes the Commission to transmit interim reports. Requires the Commission to make a final report to the President and to each House of Congress within two years. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report.

Bill· HRH.R. 1648 (98th)referred

Tenant Rental Contribution Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1983

Tenant Rental Contribution Act of 1983 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to declare that income limits for occupancy and rents in public housing shall be fixed by the public housing agency and approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Decreases from 30 to 25 the percentage of a tenant's adjusted income payable as rent for: (1) public housing under such Act; (2) rental housing assisted under the National Housing Act; or (3) rental housing assisted through the rent supplement program of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965. Applies the definitions of the terms "income" and "adjusted income" under the United States Housing Act of 1937 to such other Acts. Amends such definitions to specify: (1) amounts to be excluded from "income"; and (2) amounts to be deducted from "income" to determine "adjusted income."

Bill· HRH.R. 1590 (98th)open

Emergency Food Assistance and Commodity Distribution Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

Emergency Food Assistance and Commodity Distribution Act of 1983 - Amends the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to donate (after first providing for domestic and foreign requirements) excess Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) commodities to organizations running emergency and nonemergency feeding programs through FY 1986. Directs the Secretary to publish an annual two-year estimate of available commodities (the first one to be published by October 1, 1983). Provides for State distribution of such commodities. Declares that the Secretary shall distribute commodities directly in those States where State agencies are prohibited from so doing. Gives priority to emergency organizations. Directs the CCC to pay initial processing and packaging costs. Directs the CCC to pay up to $65,000,000 of State agency program expenses. Gives priority to emergency organizations. Prohibits States from charging recipient agencies for any program costs. Directs the CCC to encourage commodity use by distributing commodities to private companies for processing into food products for recipient agencies. States that such agencies shall bear processing costs, except that the CCC shall make up to $10,000,000 available annually to cover emergency organization expenses. Permits distributions under this Act to be carried out in areas where the food stamp plan is operating. Requires commodity distribution to begin: (1) within 30 days to emergency recipients; and (2) within 90 days to other recipients. Terminates the authority under this Act at the end of FY 1986.

Bill· HRH.R. 1602 (98th)open

A bill to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to allow the acts of the Council of the District of Columbia to take effect when transmitted by the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia and to change the procedure for resolutions of approval or disapproval of such acts.

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to allow certain acts of the Council of the District of Columbia to take effect after the date such acts are transmitted by the Chairman to the Speaker of House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. (Currently such acts, relating to emergency circumstances and the Police and Fire Departments, require congressional approval before taking effect.) Revises congressional procedure on certain District matters to provide that resolutions with respect to actions of the Council following the rules of the appropriate House.

Bill· HRH.R. 1598 (98th)referred

Renewable Energy Employment Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

Renewable Energy Employment Act - Title I: Jobs Training in Renewable Energy - Requires the Secretary of Labor to review all Federal job training or placement programs and to implement policies, procedures and programs to develop a labor force skilled in energy conservation, weatherization of homes, and the use of renewable energy technologies. Title II: Housing and Community Development Programs - Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of Energy to maintain information on: (1) the areas to be served under the weatherization assistance program; (2) methods for providing priority assistance to elderly and severely handicapped low-income persons; (3) outreach activities with respect to such program; (4) labor plans; (5) policies to ensure that owners and renters are treated equitably; and (6) plans to ensure participation by Native Americans under such program. Requires the Secretary and the Director of the Community Services Administration to include in the annual report to the President and Congress on the weatherization program an evaluation of the effect of such program on energy conservation and employment. Authorizes appropriations for the weatherization program for FY 1984 and succeeding fiscal years. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to include the potential for local energy development, including energy conservation and renewable energy use, among the factors which must be taken into account by the standards issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for determining the eligibility of cities and urban counties for urban development action grants. Includes among the activities of Community Development Programs which are eligible for assistance under such Act those amounts spent for energy needs. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans for energy conservation and renewable energy development or retrofit for housing in rural areas. Requires Federal agencies administering financial assistance programs for economic development or job creation to consider the development of energy conservation and renewable energy as significant criteria for the provision of such assistance. Title III: Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to include as non-fossil energy system windmills, anaerobic digesters, alcohol distilleries, microhydroelectric generators, gasifiers, and solar heating systems. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in making loans to farmers and ranchers, to promote sustainable agriculture (a set of agricultural production practices which are designed to produce long term, sustainable yields of agricultural products, involve the use of renewable resources, and avoid the use of chemical products). Amends the Rural Development Act of 1972 to require that small farm extension programs assist small farm families in carrying out sustainable agriculture. Provides that sustainable agriculture extension programs shall consist of extension programs to provide farmers with assistance and current information with respect to sustainable agriculture. Permits all other persons in a State, in addition to universities and colleges in such State, to participate in agricultural research and extension programs. (Under current law, only universities and colleges in a State may participate in such programs.) Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in carrying out the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, to ensure that adequate national support of extension, teaching, and agricultural research is provided to establish integrated multidisciplinary organic farming research projects. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress on sustainable agriculture in the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 1603 (98th)referred

A bill to provide an effective and cost-effective program for children in the areas of child welfare, child care, health care, education, family income and social service supports, youth employment, nutrition, runaway youth, and juvenile justice.

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

Title I: Essential Preventive Programs for Children - Subtitle A: Child Welfare; Adoption; Juvenile Justice Runaway Youth - Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to enable the Secretary of Health and Human Services to cooperate with State public welfare agencies in establishing, extending, and strengthening child welfare services, pursuant to the authority contained in specified provisions of the Adoption Reform and Child Welfare Act of 1980 and the Social Security Act. Reauthorizes the program of Federal payments for dependent children voluntarily placed in foster care (by eliminating the October 1, 1983, termination date for such program) under the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 for grants to States for child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 for demonstration projects under such Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out provisions relating to adoption opportunities under title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978. Authorizes and makes appropriations for FY 1984 to make grants and contracts under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1978 for programs and projects to prevent, identify, and treat sexual abuse of children. Limits to ten percent the amount of such funds which may be used for research. Makes appropriations for FY 1984, pursuant to the above authorizations of appropriations for: (1) grants to States under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; (2) demonstration projects under such Act; (3) adoption opportunities under title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978; and (4) programs and projects related to the treatment of sexual abuse of children. Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to eliminate the ceiling on appropriations to carry out title II (Programs and Offices) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out such title. Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for FY 1984 for part A (Grants Program) of title III (Runaway and Homeless Youth) of such Act. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 for such grants program for runaway and homeless youth under such Act. Subtitle B: Child Care - Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out the Head Start Act, pursuant to the authority contained in specified provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. Amends the National School Lunch Act to restore a reimbursement level for up to three meals and two supplements per day per child. (Current law provides for only two meals and one supplement.) Provides that no institution may be prohibited from serving breakfast, lunch, supper, and supplements to any eligible child each day, except in the case of institutions that provide day care to school children outside of school hours. Eliminates provisions for ten percent reductions in the total amount of reimbursement provided for school lunch program administrative expenses for family or group day care home sponsoring organizations. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to immediately adjust the maximum allowable level for administrative expense payments so as to achieve an increase in the total amount of reimbursement which is equivalent to any reduction made pursuant to specified amendments made by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. Provides for restoration of the child care nutrition equipment assistance program under the National School Lunch Act. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance under the National School Lunch Act to States for programs serving large numbers of low-income children meals under such Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. Sets forth formulas for reimbursements to institutions. Amends title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act to establish a program of supplemental incentive grants to States for child day care services. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 for such program. Sets forth provisions for apportionment among the States and other program requirements. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the income tax credit for household and dependent care expenses from 20 percent to a maximum of 50 percent of such expenses. Reduces such percentage by one percent for each full $1,000 by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $10,000. Makes the income tax credit for household and dependent care services refundable. Provides that no part of such credit shall be: (1) counted as income in determining eligibility for other entitlement programs; or (2) counted against other credits under specified provisions of the Code. Grants tax-exempt status to organizations which provide nonresidential dependent care services to the general public for purposes of enabling individuals to maintain employment. Subtitle C: Health Care for Mothers and Children - Part 1: Appropriations - Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health and Crippled Children's Services) of the Social Security Act to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for FY 1984 for the maternal and child health block grant program. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 for such program. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 for grants to community health centers, pursuant to the authority contained in the Public Health Service Act. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out title X (Population Research and Family Planning) of the Public Health Service Act, pursuant to the authority contained in such Act and in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 and the Public Health Service Act to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated in FY 1984 for grants for preventive health service programs to immunize children against immunizable diseases. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 for such grants. Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for FY 1984 for the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC). Makes appropriations for FY 1984 for the WIC program. Part 2: Medicaid - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for: (1) eligibility for certain needy individuals under age 18 and pregnant women; (2) automatic eligibility determination procedures during the first two months of life for certain children born to women receiving Medicaid assistance; (3) vision, hearing, and dental care services for eligible individuals under age 21; (4) exemption of certain expenditures in calculating Federal expenditure targets for States; and (5) mandatory Medicaid eligibility for recipients of State-provided child care. Subtitle D: Education - Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out chapter I (Financial Assistance to Meet Special Educational Needs of Disadvantaged Children) of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981, pursuant to the authority contained in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out part B (Assistance for Education of All Handicapped Children) of the Education of the Handicapped Act, pursuant to the authority contained in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. Amends the National School Lunch Act to provide for a reduction of reduced-price meal costs. Revises eligibility standards for free and reduced-price lunches. Provides for an increased subsidy for preparation of free or reduced-price meals. Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to repeal the $5,000,000 per fiscal year limitation on funding for grants to States for nutrition education and information programs. Authorizes appropriations for at least $10,000,000 per fiscal year for such grants. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 for such grants. Repeals provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 which lowered the earned income deduction under the food stamps program. Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to increase the earned income deduction. Provides for optional retrospective accounting for determining household eligibility under the food stamps program. Raises food stamp benefit amounts to thrifty food plan levels. Subtitle F: Family Supports - Amends title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for FY 1984 and succeeding fiscal years. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an upward adjustment of the credit for dependent children and children under age six. Reduces the tax on earned income of low-income workers. Amends title IV, part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of the Social Security Act to repeal provisions which count earned income tax credit payments in advance as income for AFDC grant determination purposes. Amends title IV, part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of the Social Security Act to provide for: (1) mandatory supplemental payments to families with income; (2) optional retrospective budgeting and optional monthly reporting by States; (3) elimination of the four-month restriction on work incentive disregards; (4) repeal of the 150 percent cap on income limit for eligibility; and (5) increased amounts for the disregards for work expenses and child care expenses. Subtitle G: Youth Employment - Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out part A (Adult and Youth Programs) of title II (Training Services for the Disadvantaged) and title IV (Federally Administered Programs) (other than part B - Job Corps - provisions of title IV) of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982. Requires that at least 93 percent of the appropriated amount be available to carry out local training programs for economically disadvantaged persons under part A of title II of such Act. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out part B (Summer Youth Employment and Training Programs) of title II of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982.

Bill· HRH.R. 1595 (98th)referred

Solar Energy National Security and Employment (SENSE) Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

Solar Energy National Security and Employment (SENSE) Act of 1983 - Title I: Use of Solar and Other Renewable Forms of Energy Developed By Private Sector - Renewable Energy Small Business Development Act of 1983 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the energy percentage for energy property which is used in determining the qualified investment tax credit. Treats biomass recycling equipment as biomass property and includes biomass property as "energy property" for purposes of the energy percentage. Eliminates the requirement that the primary energy sources for a facility producing alcohol for fuel purposes not be oil or natural gas or a product of either one in order for such alcohol to be treated as "qualified fuel" for purposes of the energy percentage. Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to require that a minimum of 12 percent of the loan authority of the Export-Import Bank in any fiscal year be made available only to businesses with $25,000,000 or less in previous-year sales and include an amount of loan authority for renewable energy transactions that is appropriate to the demand for such loans. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require that the rates for purchases by an electric utility of electric energy from any qualifying cogeneration facility or qualifying small power production facility be established at the incremental cost of alternative electric energy of such utility, unless the State regulatory authority or a nonregulated electric utility determines that a different rate would encourage cogeneration and small power production, would not discriminate against cogenerators and small power producers, and would be in the consumers' and the public's interest. (Currently, such rates must be just and reasonable to the consumers and in the public interest and must not discriminate against cogenerators and small power producers.) Requires a cogeneration facility or small power production facility to pay reasonable interconnection costs incurred by an electric utility which is required to offer to interconnect with such facility. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to issue policy guidance to departments and agencies with respect to international trade issues involving renewable energy. Amends the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 to require that a reasonable portion of the funds appropriated for nonnuclear programs of the Department of Energy be set aside for renewable energy and energy conservation businesses. Title II: Renewable Energy National Security - Renewable Energy National Security Act of 1983 - Requires the Secretary of a military department, when procuring energy systems, to procure systems that include energy-conserving equipment. Includes biofuels as a renewable form of energy for purposes of energy systems procurement by a military department. Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide for the use of biofuels in meeting Department of Defense energy needs to the extent feasible and consistent with overall defense needs. Requires the Secretary of Defense to encourage the use of energy-conserving devices and equipment in military construction projects, including family housing projects, where practical and economically feasible. Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to include spoilt and contaminated grains among the accumulated stocks of agricultural commodities which the Commodity Credit Corporation may process into liquid fuels. Authorizes the Corporation to provide for the storage of liquid fuels so processed for use by the agricultural sector during periods of fuel shortages. Requires the Corporation to provide for the processing of spoilt and contaminated commodities into liquid fuels before the processing of stocks of usable feedstock. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Secretary of Energy to maintain a data base on the location of all stockpiles of renewable energy supplies and biofuels and of all renewable energy production facilities in the United States. Requires that such data be made available to Government departments and agencies upon request. Requires the Secretary of Defense to assess and report to the Armed Services Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the feasibility of using mobile energy systems that use renewable energy as emergency backup energy systems at military installations. Title III: Federal Training and Economic Development Programs to Create Jobs in Energy Conservation Industries - Part A: Short Title; Findings - Renewable Energy Employment Act - Sets forth the short title of this title and congressional findings. Part B: Job Training in Renewable Energy - Requires the Secretary of Labor to review all Federal job training or placement programs and to implement policies, procedures, and programs to develop a labor force skilled in energy conservation, weatherization of homes, and the use of renewable energy technologies. Part C: Housing and Community Development Programs - Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of Energy to maintain information on: (1) the areas to be served under the weatherization assistance program; (2) methods for providing priority assistance to elderly and severely handicapped low-income persons; (3) outreach activities with respect to such program; (4) labor plans; (5) policies to ensure that owners and renters are treated equitably; and (6) plans to ensure participation by Native Americans under such program. Requires the Secretary and the Director of the Community Services Administration to include in the annual report to the President and Congress on the weatherization program an evaluation of the effect of such program on energy conservation and employment. Authorizes appropriations for the weatherization program for FY 1984 and succeeding fiscal years. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to include the potential for local energy development, including energy conservation and renewable energy use, among the factors which must be taken into account by the standards issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for determining the eligibility of cities and urban counties for urban development action grants. Includes among the activities of Community Development Programs which are eligible for assistance under such Act those amounts spent for energy needs. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans for energy conservation and renewable energy development or retrofit for housing in rural areas. Requires Federal agencies administering financial assistance programs for economic development or job creation to consider the development of energy conservation and renewable energy as significant criteria for the provision of such assistance. Part D: Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to include as non-fossil energy systems windmills, anaerobic digesters, alcohol distilleries, microhydroelectric generators, gasifiers, and solar heating systems. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in making loans to farmers and ranchers, to promote sustainable agriculture (a set of agricultural production practices which are designed to produce long term, sustainable yields of agricultural products, involve the use of renewable resources, and avoid the use of chemical products). Amends the Rural Development Act of 1972 to require that small farm extension programs assist small farm families in carrying out sustainable agriculture. Provides that sustainable agriculture extension programs shall consist of extension programs to provide farmers with assistance and current information with respect to sustainable agriculture. Permits all other persons in a State, in addition to universities and colleges in such State, to participate in agricultural research and extension programs. (Under current law, only universities and colleges in a State may participate in such programs.) Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in carrying out the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, to ensure that adequate national support of extension, teaching, and agricultural research is provided to establish integrated multidisciplinary organic farming research projects. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress on sustainable agriculture in the United States. Title IV: Renewable Energy Consumer Incentives - Renewable Energy Consumer Incentives Act of 1983 - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1980 to extend the life of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank until September 30, 1990. (Under current law, the Bank will not exist after September 30, 1987.) Requires that a portion of the payments by the Bank to financial institutions to provide financial assistance for the installation of solar energy systems in residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings be allocated for active solar energy. Provides that there shall be no Federal preference with respect to financial assistance between single-family and multifamily residences. Permits all financial institutions to apply directly to the Bank for financial assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1990 for the financial assistance program under the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1980 for the purchase and installation of residential and commercial energy conserving improvements and solar energy systems. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include passive solar energy property which uses convective, conductive, or radiant energy transfer and which has significant impact on home energy savings as a "renewable energy source property" which is eligible for the residential energy credit. Makes the residential energy credit inapplicable to energy conservation and renewable energy source expenditures made after December 31, 1990. (Under current law, such credit is inapplicable to expenditures made after December 31, 1985.) Amends the Low- Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to permit a State to transfer up to ten percent of its allotment under the low-income home energy assistance program for States to block grants for support of energy related information systems. Requires the Secretary of Energy to develop a formalized information exchange on the Federal, State, and local levels with respect to conservation and renewable energy. Authorizes appropriations to provide financial assistance to States and local governments to coordinate such program. Amends the Solar Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Energy to maintain a renewable energy and energy conservation information program. (This program replaces the solar energy information program required to be established under current law.) Requires the Secretary to establish a National Appropriate Technology Service to provide individualized technical assistance to anyone interested in renewable energy and energy efficient technologies. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to require the Secretary of Transportation to consider the use or integration of renewable fuels and any approaches which maximize conservation and renewable energy applications in determining maximum feasible average fuel economy. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe labeling requirements for consumer goods particularly in cases where there is a direct consumer benefit to save energy or utilize renewable energy. Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration to provide reduced-rate loans to small businesses for acquisition of system performance ratings from testing laboratories for energy conservation and renewable energy systems and technologies. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require State regulatory authorities to adopt and publish standard contracts with respect to: (1) the sale of electric energy by utilities to small power production facilities of not more than 100 kilowatts capacity; and (2) the purchase of electric energy produced by such facilities by utilities. Requires the Secretary of Energy to include renewable energy as a discrete energy sector in all publications of "The Monthly Energy Review." Requires Federal agencies with renewable energy programs to submit annual reports on such programs to Congress. Sets forth reporting requirements which apply to specified Federal agencies.

Bill· HRH.R. 1619 (98th)referred

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1983 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of U.S. armed forces in El Salvador for combat unless: (1) Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such use of U.S. armed forces; (2) the armed forces are necessary to meet a clear and present danger of attack upon the United States; or (3) they are necessary to meet a clear and present danger to U.S. citizens and to evacuate the U.S. citizens. Requires the President to describe in a report to Congress the grounds for sending the troops into El Salvador if they were not sent pursuant to a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization.

Bill· HRH.R. 1615 (98th)referred

A bill to extend the Superfund legislation for five additional years and to provide for annual 5 percent increases in the funding levels after September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to extend the authorization of appropriations to the Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund ("Response Trust Fund") for five additional years, through FY 1990. Provides for annual five percent increases in funding levels for each of such five additional years after FY 1985. Makes a conforming amendment extending by five years the period to be covered by the Secretary of the Treasury's annual report to the Congress on the management of the Response Trust Fund. Extends the authority to collect taxes conferred by such Act through FY 1990 (unless specified amount's are received in the Treasury before such date). Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for five-year extensions of provisions for an environmental tax on petroleum. Provides for an annual five percent rate increase after FY 1985 in the environmental taxes on petroleum, certain chemicals, and hazardous wastes. Provides for a five-year postponement of the tax on the receipt of hazardous waste at a qualified hazardous waste disposal facility. Makes such tax apply to such receipt after September 30, 1983.

Bill· HRH.R. 1594 (98th)referred

Home Heating Protection and Utility Regulation Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

Home Heating Protection and Utility Regulation Act of 1983 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require State regulatory authorities, with respect to each electric or natural gas utility for which they have ratemaking authority, to adopt the standards governing termination and reconnection of utility service established by this Act. Provides that a State regulatory authority's failure to adopt such standards shall result in the State's ineligibility for financial assistance for the State's energy conservation plan under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Prohibits an electric or natural gas utility from terminating utility service or refusing to reinstate utility service terminated before the enactment of this Act to a residential customer during the winter period before: (1) certifying to the State regulatory authority that its action will not endanger the customer's health; and (2) notifying the customer of its intentions. Grants a notified customer five business days to request a hearing before the State regulatory authority on the utility's decision. Requires the customer to establish at such a hearing that: (1) the lack of utility service will endanger the health of a person in his or her household; and (2) the customer is unable to pay his or her entire account. Prohibits the termination of, or refusal to reinstate, utility service to a residential customer during the winter period if such customer's household contains a person who is blind, permanently disabled, or severely handicapped, a child under the age of ten, or an individual who is 65 years or older. Requires that a residential customer protected against termination of utility service under this Act and the utility that services such customer enter into a deferred payment agreement. Authorizes a State regulatory authority to order a binding deferred payment agreement in any case where such a customer and a utility cannot reach an agreement. Permits a utility to terminate service in any case where a customer refuses to enter into such an agreement after proper notice and a hearing by the State regulatory authority if requested by the customer and upon approval by the State regulatory authority. Provides that where a landlord is delinquent in paying for utility service billed to the landlord, the utility may not terminate utility service during the winter period unless the tenant is notified of the proposed termination and given the opportunity to receive utility service in such tenant's own name. Permits such a tenant to deduct amounts paid for such utility service from the rent due the landlord. Prohibits the termination of, or refusal to reinstate, utility service during the winter period where a landlord's account is delinquent and where it is not practicable for a tenant to receive utility service in such tenant's own name. Permits a utility in such a case to petition for appointment of a receiver of rent payments due the landlord until arrearages have been satisfied. Requires State regulatory authorities to report periodically to the Secretary of Energy data relating to utility service terminations. Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse State regulatory authorities, upon application, for expenses incurred in carrying out this Act. Prohibits grants under this Act to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Authorizes appropriations.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 67 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution declaring that the President's decision to commit United States military personnel to El Salvador requires that he comply with section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution.

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1983

Declares that the President's decision to commit U.S. military personnel to El Salvador requires the President to submit to Congress a specified report required by the War Powers Resolution in order to preserve the integrity of such Resolution and to ensure the full and cooperative judgment of both Congress and the President with respect to the introduction of U.S. military personnel into El Salvador.

Bill· HRH.R. 1569 (98th)open

Balanced Full Growth Monetary Policy Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1983

Balanced Full Growth Monetary Policy Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee to transmit to Congress semiannually their objectives for growth or diminution of the gross national product, real growth, and inflation. Requires the Board of Governors and the Committee to set forth their plans with respect to meeting such objectives. Requires that any revision to, or deviation from, such objectives be reported to the House and Senate Banking Committees within 45 days after such revision or deviation takes effect.

Bill· HRH.R. 1584 (98th)referred

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1983

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Down Syndrome to formulate a long-range plan for the study, prevention, and treatment of Down Syndrome. Requires a final report to the President and the Congress within 12 months after the Commission is organized. Requires the Secretary to submit a related budget analysis to specified congressional committees. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report. Authorizes specified appropriations.