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Official portrait of Rep. Ambro, Jerome A. [D-NY-3]

Rep. Ambro, Jerome A. [D-NY-3]

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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 445 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that any Federal agency that utilizes the Draize rabbit eye irritancy test should develop and validate alternative ophthalmic testing procedures that do not require the use of animal test subjects.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1980

Expresses the sense of the Congress that each department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States that utilizes the Draize rabbit eye irritancy test should develop and validate alternative testing procedures that do not require the use of animal test subjects.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 438 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution relating to the recent curtailment of Jewish emigration by the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1980

Deplores the recent curtailment of Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union. Urges executive branch officials to express U.S. opposition to such repression. Urges the President to instruct the U.S. delegation to the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to seek an explanation of Soviet emigration policies and protest violations of the family reunification provisions of the Helsinki Final Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 405 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the prompt deportation or removal from the United States of aliens who have engaged in unlawful or disorderly activities in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1980

Expresses the sense of the Congress that aliens who engage in unlawful or disorderly activities in the United States should be promptly deported in accordance with provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 404 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should convey to the Soviet Government the deep concern of the Congress and the American people for the fate of Raoul Wallenberg and that the United States delegation to the Madrid Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe should urge consideration of the case of Raoul Wallenberg at that meeting by the signatories to the Helsinki Final Act.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1980

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should express to the Soviet Government U.S. concern for the fate of Raoul Wallenberg; and (2) the U.S. delegation to the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe should urge the consideration of the Wallenberg case.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 406 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the Polish People's Republic should be permitted by other nations to settle their internal affairs by themselves without external intervention.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1980

Declares that the people of Poland should be allowed to settle their own affairs, including the formation of independent trade unions and the right to strike, without foreign interference.

Bill· HRH.R. 7716 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to impose limitations with respect to the benefits otherwise payable to convicted felons thereunder.

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1980

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to authorize a U.S. court to penalize an individual convicted of a felony by excluding any wages and self-employment income earned by such individual during the calendar year in which such conviction occurs or any prior year from the wages and income of such individual for purposes of determining the old age, survivors and disability insurance (OASDI) benefits payable to that individual. Declares that such a penalty shall cease to apply after such individual serves his or her sentence or is pardoned or paroled. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (formerly, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare) to certify directly to the administrator of a penal, correctional, or psychiatric institution the payments of OASDI benefits payable to any inmate who has been convicted of a felony or found not guilty of a felony by reason of insanity, provided such institution has established a system for obtaining reimbursement from its inmates for maintenance, rehabilitation, or related expenses. Prohibits the payment of any disability insurance benefits to any individual convicted of a felony if the disabling injury occurred during the commission of the felony. Prohibits the payment of any survivors insurance benefits to any individual who was convicted of the felonious homicide of the person upon whose earnings such benefits are based. Declares that for the purpose of determining OASDI benefits an individual shall not qualify as a full-time student during a period exceeding four months in which the individual does not attend school if the individual is incarcerated after being convicted of a felony or found guilty of a felony by reason of insanity. States that benefits withheld from incarcerated individuals pursuant to this Act shall be treated as having been paid to such individuals for purposes of determining the benefits to which other persons are entitled on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of such individuals.

Bill· HRH.R. 7717 (96th)referred

National Ground Water Environmental Research Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1980

National Ground water Environmental Research Act of 1980 - Title I: Ground Water Research and Planning - Directs the President to establish a Commission on Ground Water Research to develop guidelines and coordinate research by the States on identification of major freshwater aquifers in the United States and the extent of ground water pollution. Directs the Commission to make grants to States to conduct the freshwater aquifer research program. Requires the Commission to develop a comprehensive research plan for the prevention of ground water pollution. Authorizes the Commission to provide Federal, State, and local governments with technical advice on the protection of ground water from pollution. Directs the Commission to submit to Congress an annual report with recommendations for legislation on the protection of ground water from pollution. Title II: Institute for Research on Drinking Water Technology - Establishes an Institute for Research on Drinking Water Technology to conduct research and development on purification of drinking water. Stipulates that the Institute shall not conduct research on the health effects of drinking water. Sets forth the authorities of the Institute. Establishes an initial board of directors composed of Federal, State, and local officials and private water supply utilities officials appointed by the President. Authorizes the Institute to: (1) make research and development grants to institutions of higher education; (2) work with other agencies, institutions, and States in carrying out its functions under this title; and (3) assess and collect voluntary contributions from participating water supply agencies. Prohibits the Institute from engaging in lobbying activities. Sets forth the criteria for the operation of the Institute, including: (1) a location at or near a related laboratory or university; (2) establishment of a program for visiting researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and other scholars; and (3) the requirement that the bulk of the Institute's programs be conducted directly by the Institute and not be contract. Directs the Institute to: (1) develop new drinking water treatment and monitoring technologies; (2) improve existing drinking water treatment and monitoring technologies; (3) cooperate with research programs conducted under Title I of this Act and by participating water supply agencies; (4) publish archival and review articles; and (5) publish an annual progress report. Directs the Institute to establish a technology transfer program with water supply agencies. Requires the Institute to publish the results of a formal evaluation of such program.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 564 (96th)referred

A joint resolution congratulating the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their seventy-fifth anniversary and wishing the Order of the Sons of Italy in America success in future years and proclaiming June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day".

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1980

Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their 75th anniversary. Proclaims Sunday, June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day."

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 689 (96th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the House that it offer its congratulations to Americans who participated in the second Olympic Winter Games for the Physically Disabled in Cielo, Norway and to the organizations who helped to promote the event.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1980

Extends the congratulations of the House of Representatives to members of the 1980 handicapped Olympic team and recognizes specified organizations for their efforts in producing the second winter Olympics for the physically handicapped.

Bill· HRH.R. 7366 (96th)referred

Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1980

Law Enforcement Officers' Protection Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) conduct a study to determine the capacity of handgun bullets to penetrate bulletproof vests and the risk posed to law enforcement officers by the availability of handgun bullets; and (2) report the findings and legislative recommendations to the President and Congress within one year after funds are made available under this Act.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 551 (96th)open

A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 5, 1980, as "National Port Week", and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1980

Authorizes and requests the President to designate the seven-day period beginning October 5, 1980, as "National Port Week." Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report annually to Congress on the conditions of U.S. public ports.

Bill· HRH.R. 7157 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive the one-year limitation on claims for compensation from the Veterans' Administration for disabilities and diseases incurred in or aggravated by military service in the case of claims by veterans who served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era for compensation for disabilities resulting from exposure to the phenoxy herbicides known as "Agent Orange" or other phenoxy herbicides.

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1980

Establishes a presumption of service-connected disability caused by exposure to a phenoxy herbicide (Agent Orange) for veterans who served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era. Waives the one-year limitation on claims for compensation for such disabilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 7098 (96th)reported

Atmospheric and Climate Authorization Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1980

Atmospheric and Climate Authorization Act of 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce for atmospheric and climate programs for fiscal year 1981. Sets forth specific amounts to be authorized for specified activities. Permits the transfer of funds between categories, subject to enumerated conditions. Authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to plan for, develop, and operate a civilian Earth remote sensing system. Authorizes supplemental appropriations for such purpose. Requires the Administrator of such Administration to report annually to Congress on the progress of such system. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for use by the National Climate Program Office. Requires the Administrator to inform the appropriate committees of Congress of the atmospheric and climate activities of such Administration.

Bill· HRH.R. 7099 (96th)passed

Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1980

Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1981 - Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental research, development, and demonstration activities for fiscal year 1981. Specifies amounts authorized for programs concerning air quality, water quality, water supply, pesticides, solid waste, toxic substances, radiation, energy, program management and support, and interdisciplinary activities. Authorizes the Administrator of the EPA to utilize such funds for appropriate scientific and professional review of research and development grant, contract, and cooperative agreement applications, when such use is in the public interest. Prohibits the transfer of funds, above a specified amount, without prior written approval by the appropriate Congressional committees or the lapse of 30 legislative days after the transmittal to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the President of the Senate of a written report containing a full and complete statement concerning the nature and reason of the transfer. Directs the Administrator to establish a separately identifiable long-term environmental research and development program to be funded by a percentage of funds appropriated under this Act. Authorizes funds for grants concerning long-term environmental research programs at universities and other research institutions. Authorizes funds to implement the air quality study authorized by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study of the use of peer review in research planning, by means of a pilot project involving such review of documents from one or two areas of research at any appropriate time in the EPA planning cycle. Requires that peer review panels be selected by the principal EPA research official in accordance with criteria developed by the Scientific Advisory Board. Directs the Administrator to report on the results of such study to the Board and the Congress. Authorizes the Administrator to award an annual prize of $10,000 for a recognized, outstanding, environmentally-related research contribution, irrespective of research sponsorship. Directs the Board, in consultation with the National Research Council, to establish procedures and criteria for nomination for and award of such prize. Directs the Council to make an annual recommendation to the Administrator with regard to such award. Directs the principal EPA research official to commission annually several critical reviews of the scientific, technical, or engineering literature in various fields of importance to the EPA's mission, and to solicit advice from relevant non-Federal scientific and technical groups in arranging for such reviews. Directs the Board to establish and publish criteria relating to such reviews, for use by such official. Directs the Administrator to develop and promulgate simple procedures, including specified data quality assurance protocols, for assuring that EPA research programs produce data of verifiable accuracy. Requires that reports of such research work state plainly and prominently whether or not such work was performed and reported in accordance with such procedures. Directs the Scientific Advisory Board to provide such scientific advice as the Congress requests (in addition to providing such advice upon request to the Administrator).

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