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Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11]

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Bill· HRH.R. 6043 (98th)referred

Construction Industry Labor Law Amendments of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1984

Construction Industry Labor Law Amendments of 1984 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that in the construction industry two or more business entities engaged in the same or similar work with common ownership or control shall be deemed a single employer. Applies the terms of a collective bargaining agreement regarding employees of such business entities to all other business entities comprising the same single employer within the geographical area covered by the agreement. States that collective bargaining agreements may only be repudiated after the National Labor Relations Board certifies election results in which a majority of the employees select a bargaining representative other than the representative with whom such agreement was made.

Bill· HRH.R. 6005 (98th)open

Currency Design Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1984

Currency Design Act - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from adopting any new form, tenor, or design of Federal reserve notes after January 1, 1984, unless such change has been authorized by law. Prohibits the Secretary from adopting any new design for coins unless it has been authorized by law. Prohibits the Secretary from minting any such new coin unless the design has been approved by the Commission of Fine Arts.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 605 (98th)enacted

A joint resolution regarding the implementation of the policy of the United States Government in opposition to the practice of torture by any foreign government.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1984

Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to oppose the practice of torture by foreign governments through the implementation of laws and through public and private diplomacy. Requests the President to: (1) instruct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to continue to raise the issue of torture by such governments; and (2) continue to involve the U.S. Government in the formulation of international standards, particularly the draft Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Requests the Secretary of State to issue specified formal instructions to each U.S. mission chief regarding U.S. policy with respect to such torture. States that the Secretary of Commerce should continue to enforce the current restrictions on the export of crime control equipment pursuant to the Export Administration Act of 1979. Directs the heads of U.S. departments that furnish military and law enforcement training to foreign personnel to include in such training instruction regarding international human rights standards with respect to torture.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 599 (98th)referred

A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1984, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1984

Designates August 1, 1984, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation reasserting the American commitment to full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki Accords. Requests the President to raise the issue of noncompliance with such provisions with the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries at every available opportunity.

Bill· HRH.R. 5835 (98th)open

A bill to amend Chapter 44, Title 18, United States Code, to regulate the manufacture and importation of armor piercing ammunition.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1984

Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shot gun shot required by Federal or State regulations for hunting; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; and (3) projectiles that the Secretary of Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes. Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor piercing ammunition. Allows for: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; and (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation. Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor piercing ammunition. Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor piercing ammunition during the commission of a violent felony. Provides that such sentence shall not be suspended nor probation nor parole granted.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 585 (98th)open

A joint resolution directing the President to take certain actions to assure a reasonable and stable exchange rate for the dollar.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1984

Declares that the Congress pledges to continue its efforts to reduce the budget deficits. Directs the President and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to strengthen U.S. cooperation with the central banks and other appropriate institutions of our major allies. Directs the President to resolve current policy ambiguity by formally withdrawing the May 4, 1981, policy of nonintervention in exchange markets and by reaffirming the principles of responsible exchange-market stewardship agreed to at the Williamsburg economic summit.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 310 (98th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the participants in the New Ireland Forum are to be commended for their efforts to bring about genuine progress in the search for a just and peaceful solution to the problems of Northern Ireland.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1984

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the parties in the New Ireland Forum are to be commended for their efforts to promote reconciliation of the two communities in Northern Ireland; and (2) all political parties in Northern Ireland and the British and Irish Governments should review the findings and recommendations of the Forum.

Bill· HRH.R. 5664 (98th)referred

United States-Mexico Joint Development Bank Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1984

United States-Mexico Joint Development Bank Act - Authorizes the President to enter into an agreement with Mexico to establish a United States-Mexico Joint Development Bank (the Bank) to make economic development loans in Mexico and in the border region of the United States. Sets forth information that shall be included in the agreement, including the requirement that: (1) assistance provided by the Bank shall be directed at improving employment opportunities and enhancing the economic development of the geographic and economic sectors of Mexico which are the major sources of undocumented Mexican nationals who enter the United States; and (2) the United States and Mexico contribute equally to the Bank. Directs the President to appoint the U.S. Directors of the Bank. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, upon the United States entering into an agreement with Mexico to establish the Bank, to subscribe to the capital stock of the Bank. Authorizes appropriations to pay for such subscription. Requires that the provision of the Bretton Woods Agreement Act that establishes the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems shall apply to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund. Prohibits any person or agency on behalf of the United States, unless authorized by Congress, from: (1) agreeing to an increase in the U.S. subscription to the Bank; (2) agreeing to an agreement which increases U.S. obligations or which would change the Bank's purpose or functions; or (3) providing financing to the Bank.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 294 (98th)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should express to the Government of the Soviet Union the disapproval of the American people concerning the Soviet Union's systematic nondelivery of international mail addressed to certain persons residing within the Soviet Union, and that the United States delegation to the Congress of the Universal Postal Union seek the compliance of the Government of the Soviet Union with the treaties governing international mail to which it is a party.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1984

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should express to the Soviet Union the U.S. disapproval of the Soviet Union's: (1) systematic nondelivery of U.S. mail addressed to persons in the Soviet Union; and (2) violation of specified treaties governing international mail. States that at the meeting of the Congress of the Universal Postal Union in Hamburg, Germany, U.S. representatives should; (1) bring such violations to the attention of the Union; (2) request that an investigation of such violations be conducted by the Union; and (3) consider possible sanctions against the Soviet Union for such violations.

Bill· HRH.R. 5511 (98th)open

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide incentive grants in order to encourage States to adopt and enforce laws requiring the use of safety belts by schoolchildren in new school buses, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1984

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States which enact and enforce laws requiring the use of safety belts by schoolchildren in all schoolbuses. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund, other than the Mass Transit Account, for FY 1985 through 1987 for such grants. Defines schoolbus for purposes of this Act, limiting such term to vehicles manufactured after the 90th day following the date of enactment.

Bill· HRH.R. 5396 (98th)referred

A bill to authorize the National Committee of American Airmen Rescued by General Mihailovich to establish a monument to General Draza Mihailovich in Washington, District of Columbia, or its environs, in recognition of the role he played in saving the lives of more than 500 United States airmen in Yugoslavia during World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1984

Authorizes the National Committee of American Airmen Rescued by General Mihailovich to establish a monument to General Draza Mihailovich in the District of Columbia, or its environs, in recognition of the role he played saving the lives of more than 500 U.S. airmen in Yugoslavia during World War II. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to select, with the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, a suitable site on public grounds for such memorial. Subjects the design and any plans for the memorial to the approval of the Secretary, the National Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission. Declares that no moneys belonging to the United States or the District of Columbia shall be expended for the establishment of such memorial. Directs the Secretary to permit groundbreaking for construction of the monument only after determining that sufficient funds are available for completion of the monument. Directs that the maintenance and care of the monument shall be the responsibility of the National Committee of American Airmen Rescued by General Mihailovich.

Bill· HRH.R. 5377 (98th)open

United States-Israel Free Trade Area Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1984

Authorizes the President to: (1) enter into a trade agreement with Israel providing for the continuance of existing duty-free treatment of and the elimination of existing duties and other import restrictions on products of Israel; and (2) proclaim such continuances and modifications of tariff treatment of and import restrictions on such articles as necessary to carry out the trade agreement.

Bill· HRH.R. 5232 (98th)open

Truth in Savings Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1984

Truth in Savings Act - Requires each advertisement, announcement, or solicitation made by any depository institution regarding the rate of interest payable on any deposit to: (1) state the annual percentage yield and the method of compounding interest; (2) state the annual rate of simple interest for the period during which such rate will be effective; and (3) give equal prominence to all annual percentage yields and annual rates of simple interest. Requires the annual percentage yield to always be stated before the annual rate of simple interest. Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to prescribe such regulations as necessary to carry out and facilitate compliance with the provisions of this Act and to prevent their evasion or circumvention.

Bill· HRH.R. 5216 (98th)referred

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for the allocation of interest earned on tax revenues paid into the Highway Trust Fund among these States that receive less from the Highway Trust Fund than their highway users pay in Highway Trust Fund taxes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1984

Provides for the allocation among eligible States of interest earned on tax revenues paid into the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1985 and 1986. Sets forth terms and conditions for a State to receive such funds. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986 to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 276 (98th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the participants of the New Ireland Forum are to be commended for their efforts to bring about genuine progress in the search for a just and peaceful solution to the problems of Northern Ireland.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1984

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the parties in the New Ireland Forum are to be commended for their efforts in the search for peace, justice, and reconciliation in Northern Ireland; and (2) all political parties in Northern Ireland and the British and Irish Governments should review the findings and recommendations of the Forum.

Bill· HRH.R. 5081 (98th)open

Fair Trade in Steel Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1984

Fair Trade in Steel Act of 1984 - Declares that it is the policy of Congress that access to the U.S. market for foreign-produced carbon, alloy, and specialty steel mill products should be on an equitable basis to safeguard national security, insure orderly trade in steel mill products, reduce unfair trade in steel mill products, and alleviate U.S. balance-of-payments problems. Expresses the intent of Congress to: (1) expand the economic viability of the U.S. steel industry and the jobs of its workers; (2) prevent the further decline of the domestic steel industry; and (3) temper the economic hardships resulting from unemployment in steel industry communities by encouraging reinvestment in existing steelmaking facilities. Limits annual imports of specified steel mill product categories to specified percentages of the apparent domestic supply which are based on adjusted average import penetration levels for each such product category for the years 1979, 1980, and 1981. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to allocate global product limitations among foreign countries, groups of countries, or areas. Sets forth guidelines for making such allocations. Requires the Secretary to make an annual determination of the expected apparent domestic supply in each steel mill product category. Requires the Secretary to revise such determination periodically during the year. Directs the Secretary to determine, within 90 days after the effective date of this Act, whether the steel industry companies have plans to use substantially all of the cash flow from the steel sector for reinvestment in and the modernization of the steel sector. Prohibits the import restrictions from taking effect until the Secretary determines that the steel companies have such plans. Directs the Secretary to monitor steel sector investments made and announced by the steel industry and to consult with steel industry representatives and employees in the course of such monitoring. Directs the Secretary to determine annually whether steel companies are using substantially all the cash flow from the steel sector for reinvestment in and modernization of the steel sector. Directs the Secretary to modify or suspend the relevant import restrictions if the Secretary determines that substantially less than all the cash flow from the steel sector is being used for such reinvestment and modernization and that the level of investment is not demonstrably justified by adverse financial conditions within the industry. Directs the Secretary to publish: (1) each annual determination and its rationale; and (2) the total amount of cash flow from the steel sector and the total amount used for reinvestment in and modernization of the steel sector. Requires the steel companies to provide the Secretary with the information necessary for making such determinations. Directs the Secretary to examine the supply and demand situation in the United States for a specified steel product category if requested by affected steel consumers. Sets forth criteria to be used in determining short supply. Directs the Secretary to monitor imports of fabricated steel mill products. Sets forth the method of investigating whether imports of fabricated steel products are rendering ineffective or materially interfering with the objectives of this Act. Limits the quantity of iron ore that may be entered from all sources during any calendar year after the effective date of this Act. Directs the Secretary to allocate global iron ore limitations among foreign countries, groups of countries or areas. Sets forth guidelines for making such allocation. Directs the Secretary, in making such allocations, to attempt first to accommodate the requirements of individual steel mills which have been traditionally dependent on ocean sourced foreign iron ore and the requirements of contractual obligations incurred before January 1, 1984. Authorizes the Secretary to waive the import restrictions on iron ore if necessary to meet the needs of such individual steel mills. Provides for the enforcement and implementation of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5068 (98th)referred

A bill to make additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1984

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make up to 7,500 additional immigrant visas available to a country whose past year's visa total was less than three-fourths of such country's average annual visas during the ten- fiscal year period beginning July 1, 1955. Allocates 70 percent (40 percent family, 30 percent occupational) to preference aliens, and 30 percent to nonpreference aliens. Bases entry on chronological order of filing or qualifying. Terminates such additional entry program after four fiscal years.