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Bill· HRH.R. 174 (98th)open

A bill entitled: the "Gladys Noon Spellman Parkway".

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

Designates the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, in Maryland, as the Gladys Noon Spellman Parkway. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to erect adjacent to such parkway an appropriate marker commemorating the contributions of Gladys Noon Spellman. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 10 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 and the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

Title I: National Development Investment - National Development Investment Act - Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to cite such Act as the National Development Investment Act and to revise the emphasis of such Act from primary Federal initiative to coordination of investments between the public and the private sectors. Sets forth the findings of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, upon the application of an eligible State, economic development district, distressed unit of local government (with a population under 50,000 and located outside an economic development district), Indian tribe, or nonprofit economic development organization, to make a grant for a portion of the cost of projects submitted in a development investment strategy. Sets forth eligible activities for such development investment assistance, including repairs, rehabilitation, and small business establishment. Sets forth specific eligibility criteria for applicants for such assistance. Requires an application for a grant under this Act to include: (1) a certification that the area concerned meets certain distress requirements; (2) a certification of any responsibilities which the Secretary has agreed to perform; and (3) a development investment strategy prepared in accordance with this Act. Requires the Secretary to consider specified purposes of this Act in approving applications. Lists as criteria any one of which an area must meet in order to be eligible for a grant under this Act: (1) a per capita income of 80 percent or less of the national average; (2) an unemployment rate above the national average for the most recent 24 month period; and (3) a sudden economic dislocation resulting in job loss. Sets forth the information to be contained in a grant applicant's development investment strategy. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to establish a revolving loan fund for making or guaranteeing loans to small businesses for initial or working capital, or the purchase of facilities or equipment. Limits to $1,000,000 the amount of any such grant. Limits the amount of any grant under this Act to a maximum 50 percent of the cost of completing the project as determined at the time of the grant application. Permits the Secretary to reduce or waive the non-Federal share of a project in the case of an Indian tribe. Limits expenditures in any one State to a maximum 15 percent of the appropriations made pursuant to this Act, except for expenditures to Indian tribes. Requires the Secretary, each fiscal year, to obligate minimum amounts of funds for such grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through FY 1986. Authorizes the Secretary to make economic development planning grants to States, economic development districts, Indian tribes, distressed counties, and distressed units of local government with population of over 50,000 if located outside an economic development district. Earmarks such grants for coordination of investment for community facilities, economic development, manpower training, and transportation services. Authorizes the Secretary to evaluate Federal, State, and local development investment efforts. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct any demonstration program to test the feasibility of new ways to increase productivity, foster innovative technology, match labor force with labor markets, or encourage economic diversity and regional balance. Limits the amount of any such grant to not more than 75 percent of the cost of economic development planning or of investment strategy preparation. Requires the Secretary, each fiscal year, to obligate minimum amounts of funds for such grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through FY 1986. Declares that the Secretary of Commerce shall administer this Act with the assistance of a specified Assistant Secretary of Commerce. Authorizes the Secretary to consult with other persons and agencies. Prohibits the approval of any grant unless the Secretary is satisfied that the project concerned will be properly and efficiently administered, operated, and maintained. Sets forth the powers of the Secretary under this Act. Permits the Secretary to discharge any of his responsibilities relative to a project by accepting a certification of the grant applicant's performance of such responsibilities. Requires the Secretary to make comprehensive annual reports to Congress detailing operations under this Act. Requires all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on projects assisted under this Act to be paid the prevailing rate of wage in the locality. Requires the Secretary to maintain a permanent record of all applications approved for financial assistance. Requires each recipient of assistance to keep records, to review the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of the project, and to file an annual audit and biannual reports. Grants the Secretary and the Comptroller General access to any books, documents, papers, and records of any recipient, subrecipient, contractor, or subcontractor that are pertinent to assistance received under this Act. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1986. Declares that any contract entered into pursuant to this Act shall be effective only to such extent and in such amounts as may be provided in advance in an appropriation Act. Title II: Appalachian Regional Development - Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 to declare that investments under such Act shall also be made in severely distressed and underdeveloped counties lacking resources for basic services. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1988 for the administrative expenses of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Authorizes the Commission to lease office space through FY 1988. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1991 for the Appalachian development highway system. Increases from 70 to 80 percent the subsequent Federal share of an Appalachian development highway segment when a participating State proceeds to construct a segment of such a highway without the aid of Federal funds. Applies such increase to projects approved after March 31, 1979. Authorizes the Commission to make grants to States and public and nonprofit entities for projects which will: (1) assist in the creation or retention of permanent private sector jobs, the upgrading of the region's manpower, or the attraction of private investment; (2) provide special assistance to severely distressed and underdeveloped counties which lack financial resources for improving basic services; (3) assist in achieving the goal of making primary health care accessible in the region; or (4) otherwise serve the purposes of this Act. Prohibits the authorization of any financial assistance to enable plant subcontractors to undertake work previously performed in another area by other subcontractors or contractors. Prohibits grants with funds authorized after October 1, 1983, from exceeding 50 percent of the costs of any approved project. Permits such grants to increase the Federal contribution to any project to such percentage as the Commission determines within specified limitations. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1988. Extends the termination date of such Act from 1982 to October 1, 1988.

Bill· HRH.R. 26 (98th)open

A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to provide death benefits to survivors of Federal law enforcement officers and firefighters, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

Directs the Secretary of Labor to pay a benefit of $50,000 to the survivors of any Federal law enforcement officer or firefighter who has died as the direct result of an injury sustained in the line of duty. Sets forth the order of precedence as to the beneficiaries of such payment. Authorizes the Secretary to make an interim payment not to exceed $3,000 to a survivor who, in the Secretary's determination, probably will receive such a benefit. Declares that no such benefit shall be subject to execution or attachment. Prohibits payment of such benefit: (1) if death was caused by the intentional misconduct, suicide, or intoxication of the officer or firefighter; and (2) to any beneficiary whose actions contributed to the death of the officer or firefighter. Declares that this Act shall take effect and apply with respect to injuries sustained on or after September 29, 1976.

Bill· HRH.R. 28 (98th)open

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such Act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers' bill of rights.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to condition assistance to States, local governments, and agencies on the adoption of a law enforcement officers' bill of rights which includes, as a minimum, the following: (1) allowing off-duty officers' to engage in political activities; (2) granting officers specified procedural rights in connection with investigations of their conduct on duty which may lead to a personnel action; (3) requiring officer representation on any police complaint review board established in the jurisdiction; (4) prohibiting mandatory disclosure of officers' finances; and (5) establishing a law enforcement officers' grievance commission.

Bill· HRH.R. 27 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to provide for separate offense and consecutive sentencing in felonies involving the use of a firearm.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1970 to increase the mandatory penalties for using or carrying a firearm during commission of a Federal felony. Extends such offense to include using or carrying a destructive device or any dangerous or deadly weapon. Increases the additional penalty imposed for such offense from two to 25 years to five to 25 years for a second or subsequent offender. Extends to first offenders the directions, currently applicable only to second offenders, that the court not suspend any sentence or grant probation and that the additional sentence not run concurrently with any term of imprisonment imposed for the offense itself. Prohibits the granting of parole to any such offender.

Bill· HRH.R. 42 (98th)referred

A bill to establish a Commission on More Effective Government, with the declared objective of improving the quality of government in the United States and of restoring public confidence in government at all levels.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

Establishes a Commission on More Effective Government to study and recommend ways of promoting economy, efficiency, and improved service within the executive branch of Government. Directs the Commission to recommend methods to improve the relationship between Federal, State, and local governments. Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the Congress ten days after the Ninety-eighth Congress convenes. Terminates the Commission 90 days after such date. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 13 (98th)open

A joint resolution calling for a mutual and verifiable freeze on and reductions in nuclear weapons.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

States that the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) between the United States and the Soviet Union should: (1) pursue a complete halt to the nuclear arms race; (2) decide when and how to achieve a mutual verifiable freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of nuclear warheads, missiles, and other delivery systems; (3) give special attention to destabilizing weapons; (4) pursue reductions through numerical ceilings and other means; (5) preserve present limitations on nuclear weapons; and (6) incorporate ongoing negotiations in Geneva on land-based intermediate-range nuclear missiles into the START negotiations. Requires that every effort be made to reach common positions with the NATO allies.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 2 (98th)open

A joint resolution calling for a mutual and verifiable freeze on and reductions in nuclear weapons.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

States that the United States and the Soviet Union should: (1) pursue a complete halt to the nuclear arms race; (2) decide when and how to achieve a mutual and verifiable freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of nuclear warheads, missiles, and other delivery systems; (3) give special attention to destabilizing weapons; and (4) proceeding from this freeze, pursue major, mutual, and verifiable reductions in nuclear warheads, missiles, and other delivery systems.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 2 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress relating to films and broadcasts which defame, stereotype, ridicule, demean, or degrade ethnic, racial, and religious groups.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that the producers and distributors of motion pictures and television and radio programs should cease the production and distribution of films and programs which defame, stereotype, ridicule, demean, or degrade ethnic, racial, or religious groups. Calls upon the motion picture and broadcasting industries to establish adequate standards for the production of films which portray such groups. States that if the industries do not respond, the Congress shall formulate measures to establish and implement such standards.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 432 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the situation in Poland and calling for a determined policy aimed at ending the repression of the Polish people.

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1982

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Americans reaffirm their support for the Polish people; (2) there should be an immediate lifting of martial law, a release of remaining detainees, and a more complete resumption of dialog with Solidarity and the church; (3) an appropriate American response is necessary to reinforce the positive developments in Poland; and (4) such response should embody a policy of positive incentives to the Polish Government to restore to all Polish people their basic rights and to institute economic and political reforms.

Bill· HRH.R. 7309 (97th)referred

A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1982

Establishes the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Requires the Commission to: (1) plan and develop appropriate activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Constitution; (2) encourage private organizations, and State and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities; (3) coordinate activities throughout all the States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of bicentennial information. Directs the Commission to seek assistance from private and governmental agencies and organizations. Requires the Commission to submit a report of its recommendations to the President, Congress and the Judicial Conference within two years of enactment of this Act and annually until its termination. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1989. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and such sums as necessary through FY 1989.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 580 (97th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to recognition of the Red Shield of David of the Magen David Adom Society of Israel by the League of Red Cross Societies.

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the International Committee of the Red Cross and the League of Red Cross Societies should support the recognition of the Red Shield of David of the Magen David Adom Society of Israel; and (2) the League of Red Cross Societies should formally recognize the Red Shield of David of the Magen David Adom Society of Israel so that Magen David Adom may become a member of the League.

Bill· HRH.R. 7013 (97th)referred

Used Motor Vehicle Sales Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 18 August 1982

Used Motor Vehicle Sales Act of 1982 - Requires any sales contract for a used motor vehicle to contain a provision which gives the consumer the option of returning such vehicle to the dealer if: (1) the return is made within three business days after the date of sale; (2) the exterior condition at the time of return is the same as at the date of sale; and (3) the consumer furnishes the dealer with a written statement that the vehicle has not been driven more than 200 miles or sustained any damage during the period of possession. Authorizes the dealer to reduce the refund for such returned vehicle by not more than $100 or ten percent of the purchase price, whichever is less. Sets forth penalties for violation of provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6979 (97th)referred

Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1982

Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1982 - Requires that, by 1983, five percent of all bulk cargoes imported into or exported from the United States by water be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires yearly one percent increases until the percentage carried on U.S.-flag ships reaches 20 percent. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prepare annual estimates of current and projected costs of U.S.-flag bulk ship operation and shipbuilding. Requires anyone engaged in importing or exporting bulk commodities in U.S. foreign commerce whose business volume exceeds $1,000,000 annually to report to the Secretary of Commerce on the percentage of such person's exports and imports carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires that such importer or exporter use U.S.-flag ships for the percentage of shipping required under this Act or be subject to specified penalties. Sets forth procedures for the investigation and prosecution of violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6967 (97th)referred

Balanced Monetary Policy Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1982

Balanced Monetary Policy Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve System to establish yearly targets for long-term interest rates, and for money and credit aggregates. Requires the Board and the Federal Open Market Committee to take necessary actions to assure that such targets are achieved, on average, on an annual basis. Requires a written report to specified Congressional committees if such targets cannot or should not be achieved because of unfavorable economic conditions. Requires the Board of Governors to transmit specified information to Congress biannually. Requires the Board to announce publicly changes in objectives and plans at the time those changes are determined. Requires the President to state for the System's record the administration's position on each vote on monetary policy taken by the Board and by the Federal Open Market Committee.

Bill· HRH.R. 6938 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to transmit to the Congress a monetary early warning report whenever the Board or the Federal Open Market Committee takes any action to implement a change in existing monetary policy.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1982

Amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to transmit to the Congress a monetary early warning report within seven days after the Federal Open Market Committee takes any action which will change existing trend rates of growth of the monetary aggregates. Specifies the contents of such report. Requires revised reports 30 days and 90 days thereafter.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 384 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should maintain Federal involvement in, and support for, the child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national efforts to reduce malnutrition should continue; (2) Federal involvement in nutrition programs should be maintained; and (3) responsibility for Federal child nutrition programs should not be turned back to the States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 532 (97th)open

A resolution to preserve and restore the first Town Hall of the City of Washington, DC, the historic Rhodes Tavern.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1982

Expresses the concern of the House of Representatives in the preservation and restoration of Rhodes Tavern in Washington, D.C. Encourages preservation and restoration efforts by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Capitol Planning Commission, the Commission of Fine Arts, the mayor and city council, and other interested organizations.

Bill· HRH.R. 6781 (97th)open

Residential Mortgage Investment Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1982

Residential Mortgage Investment Act of 1982 - Permits employee benefit plans, as defined under this Act, to engage in any qualified mortgage transaction involving any qualified residential mortgage loan, provided transactions between all parties are at arm's length. Permits such plans to participate in any mortgage pool, provided such pool conforms to specified requirements with regard to permitted investments. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations to carry out this Act. Provides that this Act shall supersede any and all contrary provisions of State law, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code. Prohibits the imposition of Federal excise tax on a plan or pool that engages in a transaction described under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6729 (97th)referred

A bill to establish the United States Capitol Page Board for supervision and education of congressional pages, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1982

Establishes the United States Capitol Page Board for the supervision and education of congressional pages. Repeals the eligibility of Supreme Court pages for attendance and residence at the John W. McCormack Residential Page School. Requires the Board to provide for personnel to perform duties with respect to such school.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 521 (97th)referred

A joint resolution calling for a mutual and verifiable freeze on and reductions in nuclear weapons and for approval of the SALT II agreement.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1982

States that the United States and the Soviet Union should begin the strategic arms reduction talks (START), which should have the following objectives: (1) pursuing a complete halt to the nuclear arms race; (2) deciding when and how to achieve and pursue a mutual and verifiable freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of nuclear warheads, missiles, and other delivery systems; (3) giving special attention to destabilizing weapons; (4) preserving present limitations and controls on current nuclear weapons and delivery systems; and (5) incorporating ongoing negotiations in Geneva on land-based intermediate-range nuclear missiles into the START negotiations. Declares that the United States shall try to reach a common position with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies on any agreement that would be inconsistent with existing U.S. commitments to those allies. Declares that the United States shall promptly approve the SALT II agreement if adequate verification capabilities are maintained.

Bill· HRH.R. 6576 (97th)open

Prohibition of Mandatory Retirement and Employment Rights Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1982

Prohibition of Mandatory Retirement and Employment Rights Act of 1982 - Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to eliminate the upper age limitation of the class of persons to whom such Act applies.

Bill· HRH.R. 6531 (97th)referred

Natural Gas Consumer Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1982

Natural Gas Consumer Relief Act - Amends the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate the automatic inflation adjustment factor and to provide a new formula for determining the maximum lawful price for: (1) new natural gas and certain natural gas produced from the Outer Continental Shelf; (2) natural gas from new, onshore production wells; (3) natural gas dedicated to interstate commerce; (4) natural gas sales under existing intrastate contracts; (5) natural gas sales under both interstate and intrastate rollover contracts; (6) high-cost natural gas; (7) stripper well natural gas; and (8) other categories of natural gas. Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prescribe increases in the maximum price for any category of natural gas, but only if such increases are based upon increased production costs and are just and reasonable. Prohibits the Commission, when determining a new maximum price, from considering the costs of fuels or commodities other than and commodities actually used in producing the gas. Provides for the application of this Act to high-cost natural gas produced from a well the surface drilling of which commenced after enactment. Requires a seller to petition the Commission for any adjustment in the maximum price.