Rep. Barca, Peter [D-WI-1]

An amendment consisting of two amendments offered en bloc to give priority in the development of an overall environmental technology strategy to geographic areas of significant environmental need, including those areas that have been designated as "non-attainment areas" under the Clean Air Act. The amendment would also require centers which conduct evaluations of environmental technologies to address air quality problems in non-attainment areas.

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An amendment to reduce the appropriations in the bill for non-congressional printing by the Government Printing Office by $1.5 million.

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Ryan White CARE Reauthorization Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1994

Ryan White CARE Reauthorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990 (title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act) to limit the grant program for emergency relief for areas with substantial need for services to eligible areas with a population of at least 500,000 individuals. Requires an HIV health services planning council (which advises on the distribution of such grants) to be reflective of the demographics of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic in an eligible area, with particular consideration given to disproportionately affected and historically underserved groups. Revises the method of distributing such grants and extends authorized appropriations for them until FY 2000. Revises the care grant program that makes funds available for individuals and families with the HIV disease. Authorizes the award of supplemental grants to eligible entities to enhance community-based care, treatment, and supportive services through the development and operation of consortia and innovative approaches. Extends authorized appropriations for such grant program through FY 2000. Requires the establishment of grievance procedures to address allegations of egregious violations of title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate the planning and implementation of Federal HIV programs to facilitate the development of a complete continuum of HIV-related services for individuals with HIV disease and those at risk of such disease. Extends authorized appropriations for early intervention services until FY 2000. Extends authorized appropriations until FY 2000 for grants for coordinated services and access to research for children, youth, women, and families (formerly known as demonstration grants for research and services for pediatric patients regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Makes appropriations available for special projects of the national significance program to award direct grants to public and nonprofit private entities to fund special programs for the care and treatment of individuals with HIV disease.

To provide for a reduction in the number of members of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in Europe unless the European member nations of NATO assume an increased share of the nonpersonnel costs of United States military installations in those nations.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1994

Directs the Secretary of Defense, for each of FY 1996 through 1999, to reduce the European end strength level of U.S. armed forces in accordance with a reduction formula based on the allied contribution level achieved (the level of contributions toward nonpersonnel costs made to the United States by allied nations benefiting from the presence of such troops). Directs the Secretary to cease such reductions if the allied level achieved is equal to or above a specified goal. Urges the President to seek to have European member nations of NATO assume an increased share of nonpersonnel costs of U.S. military installations in such countries in accordance with a specified timetable. Allows the Secretary to continually maintain a European end strength level of 25,000 members. Authorizes the President or the Secretary to waive such reductions in the event of a significant threat to national security. Provides for the allocation of such force reductions among military personnel.

Designating October 19, 1994, as "National Mammography Day".

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1994

Designates October 19, 1994, as National Mammography Day.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 1-year extension of the deduction for the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1994

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the special rules for the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals from December 31, 1993, until December 31, 1994.

Biomaterials Access Assurance Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1994

Biomaterials Access Assurance Act of 1994 - Declares that this Act applies to any civil action brought in either State or Federal court against a manufacturer, seller, or biomaterials supplier, or against a licensor of such suppliers for harm caused by an implant. Prescribes procedural guidelines and the burden of proof for actions against biomaterials suppliers for harm caused by an implant. Precludes such actions, except as provided under this Act, against a person who has neither registered with the Secretary of Health and Human Services nor included the implant on a list of devices filed pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Designating November 1, 1994, as "National Family Literacy Day".

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1994

Designates November 1, 1994, as National Family Literacy Day.

To extend for an additional two years the period during which medicare select policies may be issued.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1994

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to extend from three years to five years the period during which Medicare select policies may be issued.

Designating October 29, 1994, as "National Firefighters Day".

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1994

Designates October 29, 1994, as National Firefighters Day.

Welfare-to-Work Incentives Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1994

Welfare-to-Work Incentives Act of 1994 - Authorizes any State or local welfare program administering entity to apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a waiver of compliance with any Federal statutory or regulatory requirement to the extent necessary to enable the applicant in determining eligibility for, or amount of, benefits under the program to disregard private sector income in accordance with rules set forth in the application. Specifies contents of a waiver application. Requires the Secretary to approve or disapprove an application within 90 days after receipt. Specifies approval procedures. Requires periodic evaluations by an entity with a waiver of the effects of plan implementation on benefit recipients, their communities, and the costs of administering the covered program. Provides for suspension or termination of a waiver.

Prohibition of Incentives for Relocation Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1994

Prohibition of Incentives for Relocation Act of 1994 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to prohibit the use of specified grant and loan assistance for employment relocation activities.

To amend the Railway Labor Act concerning the applicability of requirements of that Act to United States air carriers and flight crews engaged in flight operations outside the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1994

Amends the Railway Labor Act to apply its provisions regarding railway labor practices to flight crew members (excluding ground operations performed by non-flight crew members) employed by air carriers who perform their duties in whole or in part outside of the United States.

To designate the week beginning March 12, 1995, as "National Manufacturing Week".

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1994

Designates the week of March 12, 1995, as National Manufacturing Week.

Administrative Procedure Reform Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1994

Administrative Procedure Reform Act of 1994 - Amends Federal law to require a Federal agency head to publish in the Federal Register a notice of intent to engage in major rulemaking which contains a Regulatory Impact Analysis. Requires a final Regulatory Impact Analysis for any final proposal for a major rule. Specifies the contents of such an Analysis, as well as hearing and comment period requirements. Defines major rule as any proposed regulatory action: (1) which affects more than 100 persons; or (2) compliance with which will require the expenditure of over $1 million by any person which is not a Federal agency. Prohibits an agency from adopting a major rule unless its final Regulatory Impact Analysis is approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Sets forth a standard of clarity for major rules. Directs the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to report to the Congress an analysis of the rulemaking procedures of Federal agencies and their impact on the regulated public and regulatory process.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Embassy in Israel should, at the earliest possible date, be relocated to the city of Jerusalem.

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1994

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. embassy and the residence of the U.S. ambassador in Israel should be moved to Jerusalem at the earliest possible date.

Dairy Equity Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1994

Dairy Equity Act - Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act, reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, to equalize the minimum fluid milk price adjustments for all marketing areas. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study the desirability and feasibility of fortifying fluid milk with additional nonfat solids, including consumer acceptance of such action.

To establish the fourth Sunday of July as "Parents' Day".

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1994

Establishes the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day.

To repeal the North/South Center Act of 1991.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1994

Repeals the North/South Center Act of 1991 effective June 1, 1995.

United States China Policy Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1994

United States China Policy Act of 1994 - Affirms the President's policy and makes specified recommendations for the conduct of U.S. policy toward China, including those for promoting human rights. Makes it U.S. policy to promote: (1) an effective legal system based on the rule of law; (2) respect for human rights; (3) the emergence of civil society; and (4) the creation of institutions that provide humane and effective governance. Earmarks U.S. Information Agency funds to carry out such objectives. Makes additional funds available for international broadcasting to China. Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in the event that international humanitarian organizations undertake activities in China related to the treatment of prisoners, the President should make available an additional contribution to such organizations to support such activities. Endorses President Clinton's efforts to work with U.S. business leaders to develop voluntary principles to advance human rights in China and commends U.S. companies that have adopted such principles. Urges the President to encourage other governments to adopt similar principles. Authorizes the President to establish a U.S. commission on law and society in the People's Republic of China.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that any comprehensive health care reform measure should ensure that extemporaneous compounding is made available to provide allergen-free medications for persons who suffer from severe food allergies or other medical conditions.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1994

Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that comprehensive health care reform should make contemporaneous compounding available to provide allergen-free medications.

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1994

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1994 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of specified prostate cancer screening services and certain drug treatments for such cancer. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish fee schedules for such services. Amends Federal law to cover such screening and treatment services for veterans as a preventive health service. Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for certain public health programs related to prostate cancer research and education. Directs the Administrator of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research to: (1) conduct and support prostate cancer health services and screening and treatment procedures; and (2) provide for the development, periodic review, and updating of clinically relevant guidelines, standards of quality, performance measures, and medical review criteria.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a taxpayer may elect to include in income crop insurance proceeds and disaster payments in the year of the disaster or in the following year, to provide for a technical correction regarding indexation of the threshold applicable to the luxury automobile excise tax, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1994

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer to elect to include in income crop insurance proceeds and disaster payments in the year of destruction or in the following year. Revises the method of determining the inflation adjustment applicable to the luxury automobile excise tax.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that June 21, 1994, be designated as "Freedom Summer Remembrance Day" and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1994

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) June 21, 1994, is designated as Freedom Summer Remembrance Day; and (2) it reaffirms the goal of removing remaining barriers to full voter participation in this Nation.