Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1]

An amendment to direct the Navy to acquire the EPA hazardous wastes generator numbers for the purpose of identifying hazardous wastes generated on Navy ships, and to make the Federal Government liable for costs related to treatment and disposal of Navy-generated hazardous wastes.

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An amendment which delays until January 1, 1999, the time at which the federal Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee program must be modified to comply with government financing rules established under the OECD agreement. The amendment further provides that vessels constructed with such loan guarantees be delivered no later than January 1, 2002. The amendment would also: allow U.S. shipbuilders to file vessel anti-dumping complaints with the Commerce Department, even if the U.S. shipbuilder was not invited to tender a bid to build the ship involved; require the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain investigative actions concerning possible below-cost sales of vessels by foreign shipyards to other foreign parties, if requested by a U.S. shipbuilder; clarify that nothing in the OECD agreement is to affect the Jones Act or other related U.S. laws, and provide that Jones Act vessels and U.S. shipbuilders who construct such vessels shall not be subject to any future actions under international agreements negotiated in the future. In addition, the amendment exempts from coverage under this legislation and from the OECD agreement, privately-owned "military reserve vessels" that have national defense features and characteristics required by DOD for possible military sealift needs.

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An amendment to change the mandatory requirement that the Secretary determine within 30 days whether coastal states are in compliance with the Commission plan, and make such a determination only discretionary. It also prohibits declaration of a moratorium on fishing in any state which the Secretary determines has made substantial progress in enforcing the regulatory measures necessitated by the plan. Also it states that a state will be considered to be in substantial compliance with the Plan if it has reduced fishing mortality by 90 percent of the level called for in the Interstate Fisheries Management Plan for Striped Bass (10/1/81).

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An amendment adding to the functions of the commission: "(4) how a cooperative interchange between the military and civilian agencies on research and technology development programs can benefit the civilian space program.".

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An amendment (numbered 9 as printed in the Congressional Record) to make eligibility for U.S. assistance toward eventual NATO membership subject to presidential discretion for the nations of the former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia.

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An amendment, offered as a substitute to the Lipinski amendment, to change the bill's formula for allocating sewage treatment plant construction funds. The amendment would retain the bill's method of allocating funds based on state population and sewage treatment needs, but would place caps on how much any state's allocation could increase or decrease from present funding levels, phased in over five years. Funding allocations could not change more than 5% in FY 1996, 10% in FY 1997, 15% in FY 1998, and 20% in FYs 1999 and 2000.

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An amendment to delete a provision of the bill which permits operating subsidies for foreign built vessels if a shipowner has constructed a vessel of equal value in a U.S. shipyard.

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An amendment printed in House Rpt. 104-375, to make a number of changes to the provisions of the bill that establishes a new Maritime Security Fleet, and to make other changes to maritime law. Specifically, the amendment would clarify provisions relating to restricting certain vessels from participation in noncontiguous trade routes; designate the Secretary of Defense as the official to request a vessel for the National Defense Reserve Fleet; repeal current law prohibiting the Secretary of Transportation from requiring performance bonds from contractors for repair and maintenance of vessels in the Ready Reserve Fleet; grant reemployment rights to merchant seamen of a vessel used by the U.S. in time of war or national emergency; extend the Transportation Department's authority to provide maritime insurance to vessels until commercial insurance can be obtained; and other purposes.

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An amendment to increase funding for Aeronautical Research and Technology funding by $100 million and decrease International Space Station funding accordingly.

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An amendment to increase the subsidy for construction or reconstruction of U.S.-flag vessels in U.S. shipyards from $50 million to $200 million.

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An amendment to reduce from $1,704,005,000 to $1,703,705,000 funds for Navy construction.

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An amendment to the Dyson amendment to make a technical change.

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An amendment, not preprinted in the Congressional Record, to require the Secretary of Transportation to accept applications for enrollment in the U.S. fleet within 30 days of enactment and to make certain other technical modifications.

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An amendment to add to the list of things that fall under the federal share of the cost of construction of general navigation features the costs of removal, alteration, and reconstruction of the armor (protective covering) of existing bridge tunnels attendant to dredging a channel deeper than 45 feet. These costs apply to building deep draft ports.

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George Washington Birthplace National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2000

George Washington Birthplace National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2000 - Modifies the boundary of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Virginia to include certain lands comprising approximately 115 acres.

Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2000

Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission Act of 2000 - Establishes the Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission to develop and execute programs and activities commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. Authorizes appropriations.

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the historic significance of the 210th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2000

Recognizes the 210th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard. Commends: (1) the Coast Guard's effectiveness in protecting the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests; and (2) the men and women serving in the Coast Guard. Expresses support for the Coast Guard in its efforts to remain "Semper Paratus" Always Ready -- as it moves forward to meet the demands of the 21st century.

Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2000

Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 - Amends Federal veterans benefits provisions to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take specified steps to assist claimants. Requires the Secretary: (1) to notify a claimant whose application is incomplete of the evidence necessary to complete the application (existing law), including the information and medical and lay evidence necessary to substantiate the claim and, as part of such notice, to indicate which portion of such evidence is to be provided by the claimant and which portion the Secretary will attempt to obtain on behalf of the claimant; (2) to make reasonable efforts to assist in obtaining evidence necessary to establish a claimant's eligibility for a benefit (but allows the Secretary to decide a claim without providing such assistance when no reasonable possibility exists that such assistance will aid in the establishment of eligibility) and to obtain relevant records that the claimant adequately identifies to the Secretary and authorizes the Secretary to obtain; and (3) to inform the claimant whenever the Secretary is unable to obtain such records and to request the claimant to notify the Secretary if the claimant intends to obtain such records independently. Requires, in the case of a veteran's claim for disability compensation, the Secretary to: (1) obtain the claimant's existing service medical records and, if the claimant has furnished sufficient information, other relevant service records, existing records of relevant medical treatment or examination of the veteran at Department of Veterans Affairs health care facilities or at the expense of the Department, and specified information to be furnished by other agencies; and (2) provide a medical examination or obtain a medical opinion when the evidence of record before the Secretary establishes that the claimant has a current disability or has current symptoms and that there was an event, injury, or disease (or combination thereof) during the claimant's active military, naval, or air service capable of causing or aggravating the claimant's current disability or symptoms, but is insufficient to establish service-connection. (Sec. 4) Places on the claimant the burden of proving entitlement to benefits (currently, of submitting evidence sufficient to justify a belief by a fair and impartial individual that the claim is well grounded). (Sec. 5) Prohibits any Federal department or agency from imposing any charge for providing to the Secretary information for purposes of determining benefit eligibility. (Sec. 6) Provides for: (1) the applicability of provisions of this Act concerning the burden of proof to claims filed before, and not final as of, the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the readjudication of claims for benefits that were denied, because the claims were not well grounded, during the period between July 14, 1999, and this Act's enactment date.

Recognizing the historical significance of the 10th anniversary of the initial activation of National Guard and Reserve personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm and expressing support for ensuring the readiness of the National Guard and Reserve.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2000

Recognizes the tenth anniversary of the initial activation of National Guard and Reserve personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm and the growing importance of the National Guard and Reserve to the security of the United States. Expresses support for ensuring the readiness of the National Guard and Reserve.

Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2000

Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2000 - Provides that neither a person (including any corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, or any other entity) who donates re-certified fire control or fire rescue equipment nor a State or local agency that administers the distribution of such equipment shall be liable for personal injuries, property damage, or death proximately caused by a defect in such equipment. Excepts such a person or agency from such liability protection if: (1) the person's act or omission causing the injury, damage, or loss constitutes malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person is the manufacturer of such equipment.

Calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 2000

Calls upon the President to: (1) issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act, and urging all signatory states to abide by their obligations under the Act; and (2) convey to all signatory states that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, economic liberty, and the implementation of related commitments continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region.

Honoring the service and sacrifice during periods of war by members of the United States merchant marine.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2000

Honors the service and sacrifice during periods of war by members of the U.S. merchant marine. Recognizes the critical role played by vessels of the U.S. merchant marine fleet, such as the S.S. LANE VICTORY, in transporting equipment, supplies, and personnel necessary to support war efforts. Calls for ceremonies and activities to recognize and commemorate the U.S. merchant marine.

National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2000

National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Act - Establishes the National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Commission to: (1) prepare a plan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge System; (2) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, local, and nongovernmental partners undertaken pursuant to such plan; (3) plan, host, and assist in the activities of a conference on the System; and (4) report to Congress on its activities and plans. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a long-term plan to address priority staffing and operation needs and maintenance and construction needs of the System and transition costs.

Reservists Tax Relief Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 2000

Reservists Tax Relief Act of 2000 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the deduction, as a trade or business expense, of certain expenses of members of a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces incurred while away from home in connection with such service.