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Resolution· HRESH.Res. 74 (99th)open

A resolution calling upon the Union of Soviet Socialists Republics to cease its concentrated and systematic persecution of Hebrew teachers and cultural activists, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1985

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should express to the Soviet Union U.S. opposition with respect to the harassment and arrests of Hebrew teachers and Jewish activists in the Soviet Union; and (2) the Soviet Union should comply with its commitments under specified international human rights agreements and cease its persecution of individuals on the basis of their Jewish faith.

Bill· HRH.R. 1156 (99th)open

Indian Youth Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1985

Indian Juvenile Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Act - Title I: Inter-Departmental Agreement - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to agree to coordinate specified efforts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (Bureau) and the Indian Health Service relating to alcohol and drug abuse programs for Indian youth. Provides for the biannual review of such agreement by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Requires certain officials of the Bureau and the Indian Health Service to agree, upon a tribe's request, to coordinate resources and services related to alcohol and drug abuse with any Indian tribe. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service, to bear equal responsibility for the implementation of this Act in cooperation with Indian tribes. Title II: Education - Amends the Indian Elementary and Secondary School Assistance Act, the Indian Education Act, and the Adult Education Act, respectively, to provide for: (1) grants for the training of alcohol and drug abuse counselors in Indian elementary and secondary schools; (2) a specified percentage of fellowships to be awarded to persons specializing in guidance counseling for alcohol and drug abuse; and (3) grants to support adult education projects which provide alcohol and drug abuse counseling services. Requires Bureau schools and schools operated under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to provide instruction on alcohol and drug abuse to students in kindergarten and grades one through 12. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish summer recreation and counseling programs, coordinated with other similar Indian summer programs, for Indian youth on reservations; (2) require Bureau schools and schools operated under the Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act to remain open during the summer months of each year to provide adequate facilities (including use of public and private facilities) for such programs; and (3) provide, as needed, salaried coordinators for such programs. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish, on a quarterly basis, an alcohol and drug abuse newsletter and to circulate it to specified Government agencies that provide such alcohol and drug abuse-related services to Indian people. Title III: Family and Social Services - Requires any training program for community health representatives funded under the Bureau to include not less than two weeks of training on the problems of alcohol and drug abuse, including instruction in crisis intervention, family relations, and the causes and effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. Requires the Director of the Indian Health Service to provide training in alcohol and drug abuse to specified schools, Indian Health Service personnel, and others. Provides for the certification, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, of any person who completes such training for purposes of obtaining academic credit or certification at any post-secondary school. Title IV: Law Enforcement - Requires the Director of the Bureau to provide education on alcohol and drug abuse among Indian youth to Bureau law enforcement personnel. Provides for the detention, in lieu of incarceration, of Indian juveniles in temporary emergency shelters (Indian households) if their offenses are related to the use or possession of drugs or alcohol. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate, in consultation with the U.S. Attorney General, guidelines under which a law enforcement officer may place an Indian youth arrested for drug or alcohol abuse in a facility other than an emergency shelter. Provides that in instances where a State exercises criminal jurisdiction over any part of Indian country that such State is urged to require its law enforcement officers to place any Indian juvenile arrested for alcohol or drug abuse-related offenses in a temporary emergency shelter (Indian household) or community-based alcohol or drug abuse treatment facility in lieu of incarceration. Provides for the compensation and licensing of Indian households that are used as emergency shelters. Title V: Juvenile Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation - Requires the Director of the Indian Health Service to conduct a study to determine: (1) the size of the Indian population in need of residential alcohol and drug abuse treatment; (2) where facilities to provide such treatment are or should be located; and (3) the cost of providing such treatment. Requires the Director of the Indian Health Service to provide alcohol and drug abuse treatment services, including detoxification and counseling services, and follow-up care in Indian Health Service facilities and in facilities operated under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to Indian juveniles and adults. Requires the Director to report to the Congress on the progress of such treatment to Indian juveniles and adults. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to identify and utilize federally owned structures for use as residential alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers for Indian juveniles. Title VI: Definitions, Effective Date, and Authorization of Appropriations - Sets forth definitions and the effective date. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1163 (99th)referred

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for State establishment of maximum speed limits not in excess of 70 miles per hour for portions of public highways located outside of traffic-congested areas.

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1985

Amends the law regarding the maximum national speed limit to direct the Secretary of Transportation to disapprove State highway projects seeking Federal proportional contribution if the applicant State permits: (1) a maximum speed limit exceeding 55 miles per hour on any public highway portion lying within a traffic-congested area; (2) a maximum speed limit exceeding 70 miles per hour on any public highway portion lying outside a traffic-congested area; or (3) speed limits which are not uniformly applied to all motor vehicles on any other portion of public highway if such portion had a uniformly applicable speed limit on November 1, 1973. Directs the Secretary to establish standards for the determination of traffic-congested areas within 180 days after enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1164 (99th)referred

A bill to provide that the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force may authorize certain reserve officers who are employed as military technicians to be retained in an active status until age 60.

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1985

Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to retain in an active status until the age of 60 any reserve officer serving as a technician in a position for which reserve membership is required.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 63 (99th)open

A concurrent resolution concerning U.S.-Japan trade.

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1985

Prohibits ending the voluntary restraint on imports of Japanese autos until U.S. exports to Japan are substantially increased and the U.S. trade deficit with Japan is substantially reduced.

Bill· HRH.R. 1128 (99th)open

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide the penalty of death for certain crimes committed by persons serving Federal life sentences.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1985

Amends the Federal criminal code to impose the death penalty or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for murders committed by prisoners serving life sentences in Federal correctional institutions. Requires the Government, for any offense punishable by death, to serve notice upon the defendant a reasonable time before trial or acceptance of a guilty plea that it intends to seek the death penalty and the aggravating factors upon which it will rely. Requires a separate sentencing hearing before a jury, or the court upon motion by the defendant with the approval of the Government, when the defendant is found guilty or pleads guilty to an offense punishable by death. Eliminates the requirement for a presentence report. Allows the defendant and the Government to present any information relevant to sentencing, without regard to the rules of evidence, but permits information to be excluded where its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading of the jury. Specifies mitigating factors which the defendant must establish by a preponderance of the evidence and aggravating factors which the Government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Directs the jury or the court to consider all the information and return a special finding identifying any mitigating or aggravating factors. Conditions imposition of the death penalty on a unanimous finding by the jury (or finding by the court) that: (1) some threshold aggravating factor exists; and (2) the aggravating factors sufficiently outweigh any mitigating factor found to exist. Directs the court upon a finding that a sentence of death is justified to impose the death penalty. Requires the court, in any hearing before a grand jury under this Act, to instruct the jury in considering the death sentence to disregard the race, color, national origin, creed, or sex of the defendant. Establishes procedures for appeal from a death sentence. Requires the Court of Appeals, upon considering the record and the information and procedures of the sentencing hearing, to affirm the decision if: (1) the sentence was not imposed under influence of passion, prejudice, or arbitrariness; and (2) the information supports the finding of aggravating factors or the absence of mitigating factors. Requires the court to provide a written explanation of its determination.

Bill· HRH.R. 1129 (99th)open

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to establish procedures for imposition of the death penalty for Presidential assassination, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1985

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish procedures for the imposition of the death penalty for presidential assassination. Requires a separate sentencing hearing before a jury, or the court upon motion by the defendant, when the defendant is found guilty or pleads guilty to an offense punishable by death. Provides that no presentence report shall be prepared in such cases. Allows the defendant and the Government to present any information relevant to sentencing, without regard to the rules of evidence, but permits information to be excluded where its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading of the jury. Specifies mitigating factors which the defendant must establish by a preponderance of the information and aggravating factors which the Government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Conditions imposition of the death penalty on a unanimous finding by the jury (or finding by the court) that: (1) some aggravating factor exists; and (2) the aggravating factor sufficiently outweighs any mitigating factor found to exist. Directs the court to impose the death penalty upon a finding that such sentence is justified. Establishes procedures for appeal from the death sentence.

Bill· HRH.R. 1123 (99th)referred

Liberty Double-Eagle Bullion Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1985

Liberty Double-Eagle Bullion Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold double-eagle coins. Sets forth specifications for and the design of such coins. Makes such coins legal tender. Permits the sale of such coins at a price equal to the cost of minting and issuing such coins plus a surcharge equal to the amount by which the fair market value of gold bullion held by the United States and used in the minting of the coins exceeds the statutory maximum value of any gold certificates outstanding against the bullion. Requires the revenue from such surcharges to be used to reduce the national debt. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1145 (99th)referred

Information Dissemination and Research Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1985

Information Dissemination and Research Accountability Act - Establishes in the National Library of Medicine a National Center for Research Accountability to assist in eliminating duplication of effort in Federal research proposals involving live animals. Directs the President to appoint as members of the Center 20 experts in the biomedical information sciences who are currently employed by a Federal agency in a capacity which qualifies them to make determinations as to whether research proposals involving live animals are duplicative of other research efforts. Sets forth provisions for a Director of the Center. Prohibits Federal agencies from carrying out or funding any research proposal involving live animals unless the proposal is submitted to the Center following agency approval. Prohibits Federal funding of any such proposal which the Center determines would duplicate other research completed or in process. Authorizes the Center to contract with private entities to assist in the conduct of comprehensive full-text literature searches. Directs the President to establish rules to preclude any conflict of interest in the awarding of such contracts. Authorizes the President to appoint uncompensated advisors to the Members of the Center. Directs the Center to report annually to the President and the Congress. Provides for modernization of biomedical information storage and dissemination by the National Library of Medicine. Directs the Library to: (1) acquire, in full-text form, all biomedical information owned or available for use by Federal agencies (except information already in the Library or classified for national security reasons); (2) transcribe and store in full-text all such information in its collection, using modern technologies; (3) translate into English all foreign-language biomedical information owned or used by the Library; (4) make available through modern technologies, at cost, to medical libraries all full-text biomedical information in its collection; (5) support, by grants and contracts, the creation of new information for teaching and demonstrations, including audiovisual aids and computer graphics technologies; (6) make available, at cost, such new information to research and teaching institutions; and (7) increase the number of persons trained in modern methods of biomedical information storage and dissemination technologies by making available stipends, awards, and grants to persons engaged in such training. Provides that the cost to those requesting such biomedical or such teaching and demonstration information shall include the Federal expenses incurred in acquiring and making it available. Authorizes the Library to award contracts to the private-sector data recording industry to improve: (1) the development of technologies for storage and dissemination of full-text biomedical information; and (2) dissemination of such information to medical libraries for research use. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to appoint uncompensated advisors to the Library for purposes of this Act. Requires the Library to report annually to the Congress on its progress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and thereafter.

Bill· HRH.R. 1139 (99th)referred

Reciprocity Incentive for Trade Equality Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1985

Reciprocity Incentive for Trade Equality Act - Imposes an import surcharge on articles imported during the period between the date of enactment of this Act and the date of enactment of a specified trade reciprocity bill. Establishes the Trade Consultation Group composed of the members of the congressional trade subcommittees. Requires the Trade Consultation Group to undertake discussions with foreign countries in order to identify and evaluate those actions that would achieve the U.S. negotiating objectives of more open and equitable market access and the harmonization, reduction, or elimination of distortions to trade and commerce. Requires the introduction of a trade reciprocity bill containing the legislative proposals of the Trade Consultation Group if the Trade Consultation Group decides that its proposals, if enacted, will achieve the U.S. negotiating objectives and will impose sufficient conditions to ensure that the foreign country will undertake appropriate actions to achieve those objectives. Provides for expedited consideration of the trade reciprocity bills.

Bill· HRH.R. 1141 (99th)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to provide mortgage protection life insurance to certain veterans unable to acquire commercial life insurance because of service-connected disabilities.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1985

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to provide mortage protection life insurance to certain veterans unable to obtain commercial life insurance at a standard rate because of service-connected disabilities. Establishes guidelines for such insurance regarding: (1) amount of insurance; (2) premium rates; (3) payment of insurance; and (4) policy provisions.

Bill· HRH.R. 1100 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to impose a 50 percent nondeductible excise tax on certain profits realized in connection with corporate takeover attempts, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a 50 percent excise tax on any "greenmail profits" paid to certain corporate stockholders. Defines "greenmail profits" as any gain realized by a four-percent shareholder of any stock in a corporation if: (1) the shareholder held such stock for a period of less than two years; and (2) during the two-year period ending on the date of the sale or exchange of such stock there was a public tender offer for such stock or a four-percent shareholder submitted a written proposal for a public tender offer. Disallows an income tax deduction for certain interest paid or accrued with respect to hostile acquisition indebtedness. Defines "hostile acquisition indebtedness" as certain subordinate obligations issued after February 18, 1985, in connection with a hostile acquisition.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 60 (99th)referred

A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee of the House to review and study pertinent recommendations of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1985

Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee to review, on a continuing basis and when considering public bills or resolutions, those portions of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control (Grace Commission report) pertaining to such committee's jurisdiction. Amends rule XI to require each committee report on a public bill or resolution to contain: (1) an identification of each recommendation of the Survey to be implemented and the resulting estimated program cost savings or revenue enhancement; and (2) a statement setting forth the disposition of each recommendation pertaining to such bill or resolution.

Bill· HRH.R. 1029 (99th)open

Nuclear Powerplant Standardization Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1985

Nuclear Powerplant Standardization Act of 1985 - Title I: Licensing and Regulatory Process - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish procedures, standards, and criteria permitting the approval of standardized ten-year facility designs. Declares that a design approval shall be considered to be a license for the purpose of such Act. Requires the Commission to establish procedures for an additional ten-year renewal of such a design approval. Requires the Commission to establish procedures, standards, and criteria permitting the approval of a site or sites for one or more utilization or production facilities for industrial or commercial purposes for a period of ten years. Authorizes the Commission, after a determination that a proposed site is suitable, to issue a permit which shall be considered to be a license. Requires the Commission to establish procedures for a ten-year renewal of site permits. Requires that before issuance of construction and operating licenses: (1) an opportunity be provided for public hearings; and (2) the applicant establish competency to construct and operate the facility in conformity with the application. Requires the holder of a license to notify the Commission of the proposed date of initial operation at least nine months before commencement. Directs the Commission to adopt regulations establishing criteria to govern all modifications of Commission regulatory requirements. Declares that the Commission, in making any determination under this Act, need not consider or reconsider any issue that has been resolved in any other proceeding under this Act, in the absence of significant new information substantially affecting the conclusions reached in the other proceeding. Title II: Technical and Conforming Amendments - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to conform to the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1088 (99th)open

Canadian Softwood Import Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1985

Canadian Softwood Import Control Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to impose a limit on the amount of certain Canadian softwood articles (provided for in the Tariff Schedules of the United States) that may be entered into the United States for a five-year period. Sets forth a formula for determining the amount of Canadian softwood that may be entered into the United States for such period. Requires the Secretary to certify such determinations and any intra-annual adjustments to the Secretary of the Treasury. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to investigate the relationship between softwood imports and management of the National Forest System and report the findings and recommendations to specified congressional committees.

Bill· HRH.R. 1048 (99th)open

A bill to provide for improved mail service.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1985

Authorizes the private carriage of mail to or from any place within a local mailing area if service provided by the Postal Service for that area fails to meet service objectives set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual. Directs the President to prescribe procedures for determining the adequacy of service.

Bill· HRH.R. 1059 (99th)referred

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for administrative release of highway funds if Congress does not approve the interstate cost estimate and the interstate substitute cost estimate.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1985

Revises Federal procedures regarding the establishment of interstate cost estimates to direct the Secretary of Transportation to apportion such estimates for construction funds and substitute highway and urban transit projects on October 1 of 1985-1988 if the Congress has not approved such estimates by that time.

Bill· HRH.R. 1081 (99th)referred

A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for special grants to States to assist in the establishment and conduct of programs designed to help pregnant individuals and mothers of young children achieve self-sufficiency.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1985

Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of title IV of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to assist States and localities in establishing and carrying out programs designed to help pregnant individuals and mothers of young children to become self-sufficient. States that it shall be the objective of each program to help achieve self-sufficiency for individuals under the age of 25 who are eligible for AFDC, who are pregnant, or who are mothers with children under the age of six, and who voluntarily elect to participate in the program by: (1) requiring such individuals to seek a high school diploma or take part in appropriate training; (2) providing each participant with academic or vocational training and job placement; (3) coordinating services available to participants; and (4) providing each participant with other services and assistance designed to meet such objective. Requires a program to meet certain requirements, including the provision of child care services, necessary transportation, and an outreach program designed to attract individuals who would be eligible for the program. Limits the size of a grant for such program to: (1) in FY 1985 and 1986, two percent of the State's AFDC Federal payment; (2) in FY 1987, three percent of such payment; and (3) in FY 1988 or any subsequent fiscal year, four percent of such payment. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the States, to establish a systematic reporting system capable of yielding comprehensive data on which service figures and program evaluations shall be based. Directs the Secretary to annually report to the Congress, and the States to annually report to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 142 (99th)enacted

An Act to authorize the erection of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor the estimated five thousand courageous slaves and free black persons who served as soldiers or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolution and to honor the countless black men, women, and children who ran away from slavery.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1985

Authorizes the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the courageous slaves and free black persons who gave of themselves during the American Revolution. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, to select the site, approve the design and plans, and provide for maintenance. Prohibits the use of any Federal funds for the memorial's construction. Terminates the Foundation's authority to establish such memorial within five years from the enactment of this Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 56 (99th)referred

A resolution concerning observance by the Government of Romania of the human rights of Hungarians in Transylvania, especially the right of self-determination.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1985

Declares that the House of Representatives deplores the denial of the rights of Hungarians and people of other nationalities in Transylvania by the Romanian Government. Requests the President and the Secretary of State to discuss the human rights of the Hungarians in Transylvania with the Government of Romania.

Bill· HRH.R. 994 (99th)open

Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1985

Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase the penalties for offenses involving: (1) a kilogram or more of cocaine; (2) two or more kilograms of any other narcotic drug in schedule I or II; (3) a kilogram or more of phencyclidine (PCP); or (4) 25 grams or more of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Provides for a fine of not more than $500,000 or imprisonment for not more than 30 years. Prohibits any person from being released on bail pending trial for or appeal with respect to an offense under such Act. Requires first offenders to serve at least one half of their sentences before they become eligible for parole. Makes second drug offenders subject to the imposition of the death penalty or life imprisonment. Limits imposition of the death penalty to defendants who resisted arrest or were armed with dangerous weapons at the time of arrest.

Bill· HRH.R. 999 (99th)open

Fair Trade in Agriculture Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1985

Fair Trade in Agriculture Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to spend a specified amount of Commodity Credit Corporation funds to subsidize the export sale of domestic agricultural commodities when necessary to reciprocate a foreign government's subsidies of exports of competing commodities.

Bill· HRH.R. 976 (99th)open

Fair Trade in Ferroalloys Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1985

Fair Trade in Ferroalloys Act - Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to replace the current tariff on certain ferroalloys with a tariff equal to the fair price differential. Defines fair price differential. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to publish annually the fair price for such ferroalloys.

Bill· HRH.R. 983 (99th)open

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to revise and extend the targeted jobs credit.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the targeted jobs income tax credit from 1985 to 1990. Increases the amount of wages which may be taken into account for such credit from $6,000 to $10,000 per year. Revises the definition of "members of economically disadvantaged families" to increase from 70 percent to 80 percent of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' lower living standard the amount of income a family may have in order to qualify as a member of a targeted group.

Bill· HRH.R. 945 (99th)open

Firearms Owners' Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1985

Firearms Owners' Protection Act - Title I: Amendments to Title 18, United States Code - Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to redefine: (1) "manufacturer" to mean any person engaged in the "business of manufacturing" (instead of "manufacture" of) firearms or ammunition; and (2) "dealer" to exclude dealers in ammunition. Adds a new definition, "engaged in the business," with respect to manufacturers, dealers, and importers. Defines as a manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms a person who manufactures or deals in a regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit. Excludes as dealers persons making occasional sales or repairs of firearms. Eliminates certain activities involving ammunition from the coverage of the current prohibitions. Allows for the sale or delivery of any firearm to a resident of a State other than a State in which the licensee's place of business is located if such sale or delivery complies with the laws of both States. Presumes a licensee to have actual knowledge of the published laws of the State. Requires such transfer to be face to face. Revises the current prohibition against certain classes of persons transporting a firearm or ammunition in interstate commerce to extend such prohibition to possession or receipt in commerce or affecting commerce of any firearm or ammunition. Includes as additional categories illegal aliens, dishonorably discharged members of the armed forces, and U.S. citizens who renounce their citizenship. Excludes ammunition dealers from the current licensing requirements. Declares that a licensed dealer's personal collection of firearms shall not be subject to recordkeeping requirements, under specific circumstances. Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to revoke a license only where the holder "willfully" violates a provision of the Act. Bars the Secretary from denying or revoking a license on the basis of violations which are alleged in criminal proceedings instituted against a licensee where such individual is not convicted of such charges. Allows the Government to voluntarily dismiss criminal charges prior to trial and still proceed with revocation. Imposes as a condition for the inspection or examination of records, documents, firearms, or ammunition that the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred and that evidence may be found on the premises. Requires a warrant to be issued for such search. Restricts the kind of firearms information obtained from licensees which the Secretary may make available to State or local governments. Establishes a limited recordkeeping requirement for firearms collectors. Establishes a "willful" scienter (knowledge) requirement with respect to general violations of the Act. Makes it a defense to a prosecution under this section that the conduct constituting the offense consisted of simple carelessness. Amends the forfeiture provision to subject to seizure any firearm or ammunition "involved in or used" in any violation of the Gun Control Act (instead of "involved in or used or intended to be used"). Directs the court to award attorney fees to the prevailing party (other than the United States) in a proceeding for the return of seized firearms or ammunition. Requires the court to award such fees in any other action upon a finding that the action was without foundation or was initiated in bad faith. Limits seizure to firearms individually identified as involved in the violation. Revises the current procedure allowing persons who have been convicted of a crime to apply to the Secretary for relief from the firearms prohibitions by allowing such a person to appeal a denial to the U.S. district court. Amends the rulemaking authority of the Secretary to provide that no regulation may require the transfer of records required under this Act to a facility owned, managed, or controlled by the United States or any State or the establishment of any system of registration of firearms, firearms owners, or firearms transactions. Requires a 90-day public comment period for proposed regulations (no period is currently specified). Prohibits the Secretary from prescribing regulations which require purchasers of black powder to complete affidavits or forms attesting to their exemption from certain provisions of the Federal criminal code. Declares any law or regulation promulgated by any State prohibiting the transfer of an unloaded and not readily accessible firearm or ammunition null and void. Title II: Amendments to Title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 - Repeals title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act (relating to the receipt, possession, or transportation of firearms by felons, veterans dishonorably discharged, mental incompetents, illegal aliens, and persons renouncing their United States citizenship).

Bill· HRH.R. 930 (99th)open

National Computer Systems Protection Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1985

National Computer Systems Protection Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to knowingly access a computer owned by or operated on behalf of a financial institution without authorization; or access a computer with authorization for purposes to which such authorization does not extend and thereby obtain, modify, or destroy property of another. Provides for imprisonment for not more than ten years and a fine of not more than $250,000. Requires the Attorney General to: (1) consult with representatives of State and local governments concerning the exercise of Federal jurisdiction; (2) report annually to the Congress concerning the exercise of such jurisdiction; and (3) report to the Congress on the long-term impact of Federal jurisdiction in this area.

Bill· HRH.R. 918 (99th)referred

A bill to clarify the statutory limitation on the amount the Department of Defense may spend during fiscal year 1985 for certain contracted advisory and assistance services and to require the Secretary of Defense to develop an accounting procedure for identifying and controlling expenditures for such services in later fiscal years.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1985

Amends the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 to repeal the spending limitation for contracted consultant and related services within the Department of Defense. Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish and report to the Congress concerning a procedure for the identification and control of costs of such services.

Bill· HRH.R. 864 (99th)open

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' benefits for former prisoners of wars.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1985

Establishes a presumption of service-connection for disability purposes for former prisoners of war suffering from the following conditions, manifest to a degree of ten percent or more after active service: (1) chronic liver disease; (2) organic residuals of hypothermia; (3) gastro-intestinal disorders; (4) arthritis; (5) cardiovascular conditions; (6) peripheral neuropathy; (7) immunological dysfunctions; or (8) chronic pulmonary disease. Decreases from six months to 30 days the amount of time a former prisoner of war must have been incarcerated to be eligible for outpatient dental services.

Bill· HRH.R. 885 (99th)open

Professional Sports Franchise Community Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1985

Professional Sports Franchise Community Protection Act - Title I: Professional Sports Franchise Relocations - Declares that no professional sports franchise may relocate unless: (1) the relevant league determines that the proposed relocation is necessary and appropriate; and (2) the Professional Sports Franchise Arbitration Board (established under this Act) approves. Permits the relevant league, in accordance with rules the league adopts, to decide whether a proposed relocation is necessary and appropriate. List factors to be considered by the league for such a determination, including: (1) the adequacy of the stadium; (2) fan support; and (3) operating losses. Prescribes a notice requirement for clubs seeking relocation. Requires establishment of a Professional Sports Franchise Arbitration Board (Board) within 30 days after notice of a proposed relocation is delivered to the stadium authority and to the local government. Specifies Board membership requirements. Provides for the Board's termination upon reaching a final decision on a proposed relocation or upon the conclusion of litigation involving any proposed relocation in which the Board is named as a defendant. Directs the Board to conduct formal hearings on the record to determine whether the proposed relocation is necessary and appropriate, and to consider any offer of retention submitted to the Board. Directs the Board to disapprove any proposed relocation which is not necessary and appropriate. Permits the Board to disapprove a proposed relocation where the franchise has not submitted requested information. Directs anyone seeking to make an offer of retention to make such an offer to the owner of the franchise and provide notice to the following: (1) the league; (2) the stadium authority; (3) the locality; and (4) the Board. Instructs the Board, where the Board has determined a proposed relocation was necessary, to determine whether the value of any offer of retention is equal to or greater than the value of the proposed relocation. Directs the Board to approve such a relocation where the value of the offer of retention is insufficient. Directs the Board to reject a proposed relocation where: (1) the value of an offer of retention is equal to or greater than the proposed relocation; and (2) the offer of retention would not result in a change of franchise ownership. Directs the Board to forward all necessary and appropriate information to the league where: (1) the value of an offer of retention is equal to or greater than the proposed relocation; and (2) the offer of retention would result in a change of franchise ownership. Instructs the league to review such offers forwarded by the Board and determine whether they satisfy its criteria for a transfer of league membership. Directs the Board to disapprove the proposed relocation where the criteria for a membership transfer have been satisfied, and approve the relocation where the criteria have not been satisfied. Allows the Board to indicate its preference where more than one offer satisfies league criteria. Requires an owner who elects to accept a retention offer to accept any offer preferred by the league. Requires an owner seeking relocation and an offeror making an offer of retention to provide the Board access to all relevant financial information. Permits a community to bring an action seeking judicial review in an appropriate Federal district court solely on the question of whether the league specifically considered the factors identified in this Act in reaching its decision. Permits a franchise or aggrieved party to bring an action in an appropriate Federal district court seeking judicial review of a Board's decision solely on the question of whether the Board specifically considered the factors identified in this Act in reaching that decision. Prohibits a franchise, community, or aggrieved party from seeking judicial review of a league or Board decision on relocation, except as specified above. Provides that any person or community may bring an action to enjoin any failure to comply with any provision of this Act or failure to comply with any league or Board decision under this Act. Applies this title to any proposed relocation of a professional baseball, basketball, football, or hockey franchise. Title II: Access to Facilities - Declares that all publicly owned or operated stadiums shall be available to all professional sports franchises without discrimination. Provides that a public authority may refuse a request under this title where: (1) the date requested is already scheduled; or (2) the requested use would impose a substantial burden on the continued use of such facility by a contracting party. Permits a franchise denied access to a stadium under this Act to bring an action for damages and equitable relief in an appropriate district court of the United States. Title III: Expansion - Declares that the following actions are in violation of the Sherman Act: (1) the failure of Major League Baseball (MLB) to increase its membership for the 1988 season by two; (2) the failure of the National Football League (NFL) to increase its membership for the 1988 season by two, one of which is to be located in Baltimore; and (3) the failure of the NFL to increase its membership for the 1990 season by an additional two teams, one of which is to be located in Oakland. Provides that an action may be brought under the Clayton Act by any person who submits an application to MLB or the NFL for such expansion if the relevant league fails to comply with this title. Provides that MLB is subject to the Sherman Act and any other provision of the antitrust laws for the purposes of this title. Declares that discussions between members of the National and American Leagues of MLB regarding the number and location of teams are not in violation of antitrust laws. Permits the sharing of telecast revenues by member clubs. Provides that any expansion franchise becoming a member of a professional sports league after the date of a revenue sharing agreement shall share in the revenues in the same manner as existing franchises. Allows the league to share such revenues with such expansion franchises only in proportion to the period of time during such contract the franchise is a league member. Title IV: General Provisions - Directs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to conduct periodic oversight hearings on the effect of this Act. Permits the city of Oakland, California, to pursue its eminent domain proceeding or any other litigation pending on January 1, 1984, against the Los Angeles Raiders.