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Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]

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Bill· HRH.R. 1533 (102nd)referred

To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require that the number of individuals who are 85 years of age and older be taken into consideration by States for purposes of designating planning and service areas and of distributing funds under such Act.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1991

Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require that States take into consideration the geographical distribution of individuals who are 85 years of age or older when designating planning and service areas and distributing funds under such Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1534 (102nd)referred

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a report to the Congress regarding the national health care systems of certain industrialized countries.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1991

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and report to the Congress on the health care systems of 14 specified countries, comparing and contrasting the U.S. system with regard to costs to the country, costs to an individual receiving care, availability of basic services, and the role of private insurance.

Bill· HRH.R. 1536 (102nd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a tax credit for hiring displaced homemakers.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1991

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify displaced homemakers for the targeted jobs income tax credit. Defines "displaced homemaker" as an individual who: (1) has not worked in the labor force for a substantial number of years but has, during those years, worked in the home providing unpaid services for family members; and (2) has been dependent on public assistance or on the income of another family member but is no longer supported by that income or is receiving public assistance on account of dependent children in the home.

Bill· HRH.R. 1535 (102nd)referred

Elderly Americans' Economic Security Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1991

Elderly Americans' Economic Security Act of 1991 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction for qualified elderly care expenses which exceed five percent of the taxpayers adjusted gross income. Allows a charitable deduction to physicians and registered professional nurses for medical services or goods donated to elderly individuals. Allows tax-free withdrawals from individual retirement accounts to pay long-term care expenses or to purchase insurance covering such expenses.

Bill· HRH.R. 1468 (102nd)referred

To authorize and direct the General Accounting Office to audit the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Advisory Council, the Federal Open Market Committee, and Federal Reserve banks and their branches.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1991

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an annual audit of the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Advisory Council, the Federal Open Market Committee, and all Federal Reserve banks and their branches. Requires the Comptroller General, within six months after the end of each fiscal year, to report to the Congress on the results of such audit.

Bill· HRH.R. 1457 (102nd)referred

Medicaid State Share Protection Amendments of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1991

Medicaid State Share Protection Amendments of 1991 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow State Medicaid matching payments to include private funds donated by hospitals to the State.

Bill· HRH.R. 1424 (102nd)referred

Enclave Fire Protection Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1991

Enclave Fire Protection Act of 1991 - Requires a Federal, State, or regional enclave which relies on the services of the emergency response personnel of a subordinate jurisdiction to cooperate with such personnel when they are planning for and responding to emergencies involving the enclave. Permits such enclaves to take the steps necessary to protect national security information.

Bill· HRH.R. 1371 (102nd)referred

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide increases in primary insurance amounts to account for depressed replacement rates.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1991

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prescribe annual adjustments to the formula for determining the primary insurance amount in order to ensure that the replacement rate for the primary insurance amount for January of the following year does not fall below a specified percentage.

Bill· HRH.R. 1348 (102nd)referred

Entitled, "The Public Pension Equity Restoration Act of 1991".

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1991

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude State and local governmental plans from the limitation on benefits exceeding 100 percent of the participant's average compensation for the high three years. Provides that qualified governmental excess benefit arrangements shall not be taken into account in determining whether pension plans meet the limitations on benefits and contributions of qualified plans. Requires taxation of such benefits as if they were provided under a deferred compensation plan maintained by a corporation not exempt from tax which does not meet the requirements of qualified pension, profit-sharing, and stock bonus plans. Exempts disability income received as a pension, annuity, or similar allowance as a result of personal injuries or sickness from the reduced dollar limitation for defined benefit plans where the employee has less than ten years participation or the retirement benefit begins before the social security retirement age. Revises the special rule for State and local government plans which requires such limitation to equal the accrued benefit to allow the election of such rule to be revoked under certain circumstances.

Bill· HRH.R. 1318 (102nd)referred

Plastic Recycling Assistance Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1991

Plastic Recycling Assistance Act of 1991 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to require plastic containers manufactured or offered for sale in the United States to be coded to identify the principal plastic resin used in such containers. Establishes a symbol and numbers identifying specific types of resins, including degradable resins, for such codes. Prohibits States or political subdivisions from: (1) enforcing any law applicable to plastic coding unless requirements are the same as requirements under this Act; and (2) enforcing any ban on plastic containers coded in compliance with this Act unless such ban is equally applicable to containers made from other materials. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Requires the Administrator to study and report to the Congress on technology to facilitate the automated sorting of recyclable and nonrecyclable plastics in municipal solid waste and to separate such plastics by resin type. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1296 (102nd)referred

To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to General H. Norman Schwarzkopf and to provide for the production of bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1991

Authorizes the President to present a gold medal to General H. Norman Schwarzkopf in recognition of his exemplary performance in coordinating the planning, strategy, and execution of U.S. combat action and his invaluable contributions to the United States and to the liberation of Kuwait. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1245 (102nd)open

United States One Dollar Coin Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1991

United States One Dollar Coin Act of 1991 - Amends Federal currency law to prescribe the color and content of one-dollar coins. Mandates that the obverse side of the one dollar coin have a design recognizing America's veterans. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cease regular production of one-dollar Federal Reserve notes by a specified date (except for such quantities as are required to meet collectors' needs). Mandates that the seigniorage of the new one-dollar coins be used to offset the reverse seigniorage resulting from the destruction of Susan B. Anthony dollar coins in Government storage.

Bill· HRH.R. 1277 (102nd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of the exemption for dependent children under age 18 to $3,500, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1991

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the personal exemption for a dependent child who has not attained age 18 from $2,000 to $3,500. Provides for rounding inflation adjustments to tax tables to the nearest multiple of $10 (currently rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50).

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 174 (102nd)referred

To express the sense of the House of Representatives in support of a National Victory Parade in Washington D.C. and Regional Parades throughout the rest of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1991

Endorses a National Victory Parade in Washington, D.C., and regional victory parades throughout the United States to honor servicemen and women who participated in Operation Desert Storm. Encourages Federal, State, and local governments and private industry to get involved in supporting such parades.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 88 (102nd)referred

Urging Arab states to recognize, and make peace with, Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all Arab nations should enter into direct negotiations with Israel to recognize Israel, end the economic boycott against Israel, and end the state of belligerency with Israel; and (2) the United States should use all available means to influence and encourage the Arab states which were allied with it in the Gulf War to achieve those objectives.

Bill· HRH.R. 1184 (102nd)reported

Nuclear Powerplant Standardization and Licensing Reform Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1991

Nuclear Powerplant Standardization and Licensing Reform Act of 1991 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to grant: (1) design certifications for standardized production or utilization facilities or discrete subsystems of such facilities; and (2) early site permits for site approval for production or utilization facilities. Directs the Commission to issue a combined construction and operating license for a production or utilization facility if certain conditions are met. Requires the Commission to specify in any such license the emergency preparedness requirements that shall apply and the standards for meeting such requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 1200 (102nd)referred

Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility and Home Health Benefit Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1991

Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility and Home Health Benefit Act of 1991 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) eliminate the requirement that extended care services be provided within a certain period following hospitalization in order to be covered under the Hospital Insurance Program; and (2) cover nursing care and home health aide services provided or needed on an intermittent basis.

Bill· HRH.R. 1201 (102nd)referred

Recycled Paper Procurement Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1991

Recycled Paper Procurement Act of 1991 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide that a requirement that federally-procured items over $10,000 be composed of the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable shall not apply (with respect to the $10,000 amount) to paper procured by the Congress. Requires, by FY 1993, at least 50 percent of the paper purchased by procuring agencies to be recycled paper. Provides that a decision not to procure recycled paper may be made only if such paper: (1) is not available within a reasonable period of time; (2) fails to meet specified performance standards; or (3) is available only at an unreasonable price.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 164 (102nd)referred

To require display of the POW/MIA flag at Federal buildings.

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1991

Requires an appropriate POW/MIA flag to be displayed on Federal buildings until there is a satisfactory accounting of POW/MIAs in Southeast Asia and the Persian Gulf. Authorizes appropriations.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 95 (102nd)passed

Commending the President and United States and allied military forces on the success of Operation Desert Storm.

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1991

Acclaims the President for his decisive leadership, unerring judgment, and sound decisions with respect to the Persian Gulf crisis. Commends and expresses appreciation to the members of the U.S. armed forces and other members of the international coalition who participated in Operation Desert Storm. Conveys sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of coalition and U.S. forces who were injured or killed during such operation. Expresses compassion for the families of noncombatants who suffered hardship and personal losses during the Persian Gulf War. Supports continued efforts to promote peace and stability in the Persian Gulf.

Bill· HRH.R. 1154 (102nd)referred

Global Education Opportunities Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1991

Global Education Opportunities Act of 1991 - Title I: Foreign Language Instruction - Authorizes the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to make demonstration grants to eligible consortia to: (1) operate critical languages and area studies programs; (2) develop and acquire educational equipment and materials; and (3) develop teacher training programs, texts, curriculum, and other activities to improve and expand foreign language instruction at elementary and secondary schools. (Defines critical language as one designated on the Secretary's list under the Education for Economic Security Act.) Requires each grant recipient to include a study abroad or cultural exchange program among the assisted activities. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to make demonstration grants to State education agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit education and professional associations to provide technology for distance learning, in cooperation with foreign language teachers and specialists, to serve small and rural school districts, small colleges, community colleges, and adult business education classes, through video tapes, cassettes, satellite linkages, cable programs, teleclasses, and computer-assisted instruction. Limits grant amounts. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for innovative and model programs for elementary and secondary teacher education which integrate foreign language and culture, democracy and civic education, geography, and international studies into practicing and preservice teacher training. Provides that such programs must meet the needs of elementary school teachers before they address those of secondary school teachers. Requires an institute of higher education, to receive such a grant on behalf of its school or department of education and in cooperation with its liberal arts department, to submit a proposal to the Secretary and the appropriate State educational agency. (Allows nonprofit institutions of demonstrated effectiveness to also receive such grants.) Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to make competitive grants to various educational entities or consortia to act as a resource center for: (1) coordinating development and dissemination of foreign language and culture instructional materials (including children's literature, teacher's kits, videotapes, and computer software); and (2) encouraging expanded use of technology in teaching foreign languages and culture in elementary schools (and when these needs are met, in secondary schools), especially at schools with proportionally fewer resources. Requires coordination of such materials and technologies development with that under the Star Schools Program Assistance Act. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to make matching grants, within specified limits, to: (1) States and major metropolitan areas to establish foreign language foundations; and (2) world trade council units to provide language training, translation services, and information about other cultures and markets for small- and medium-sized businesses seeking to enter export markets. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Higher Education Amendments - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to revise student assistance for those engaged in study abroad. Specifies that programs of study abroad approved for credit by an institution of higher education (approved programs of study abroad) are among those for which eligible students may receive student assistance under the programs of Pell grants, supplemental educational opportunity grants, grants to States for State student incentives, guaranteed student loans, and Perkins loans. Includes such approved programs of study abroad under cost of attendance provisions for HEA Student Assistance. Revises student eligibility for assistance to declare that nothing in HEA shall be construed to limit or otherwise prohibit access to approved programs of study abroad. Declares that: (1) otherwise eligible students engaged in an approved program of study abroad are also eligible for assistance under title IV (Student Assistance) of HEA; and (2) such a study abroad program need not be a required part of the student's degree program to qualify for such assistance. Requires eligible institutions to: (1) disseminate to prospective and enrolled students accurate information that enrollment in an approved program of study abroad may be considered enrollment in the home institution for purposes of applying for Federal student financial assistance; and (2) agree, for purposes of student assistance program participation, not to deny any form of Federal aid to any student who meets HEA eligibility requirements on the grounds that such student is taking part in an approved program of study abroad. Applies existing requirements for loan check endorsement and multiple disbursement of federally-insured and guaranteed student loans to students engaged in a approved program of study abroad. Allows students participating in approved programs of study abroad to receive, according to specified formulas, increased aid under the programs of Pell grants, supplemental educational opportunity grants, State student incentive grants, federally insured loans, and Perkins loans. Establishes a program of incentive grants for enrollment in special programs abroad. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) make grants to institutions of higher education or certain other organizations to pay partial incentive stipends to individuals enrolled in certain programs of study abroad; and (2) award, through a national competition, incentive stipends to students who enroll in study abroad programs to learn languages and develop international skills not available in countries in which large numbers of U.S. students study. Requires such grants to be awarded on the basis of merit but with preference given to students who are underrepresented in study abroad, including those from minority groups and professional and preprofessional studies. Intends such stipends to meet extraordinary travel and other associated costs for a one-year maximum. Authorizes appropriations. Requires work study program participation agreements to permit: (1) an institution to devise suitable work opportunities for students studying abroad, including work for foreign colleges, universities, and nonprofit or service organizations; (2) establishment of internship programs involving work for foreign or multinational organizations relevant to the student's course of study; and (3) work-study compensation to eligible students for such work or internships. Declares that student financial aid administrators have discretionary authority to make certain necessary cost of attendance and asset adjustments and special arrangements for student notification, verification, disbursement, and refunds, for students participating in approved programs of study abroad. Allows requests for deferment of Stafford or Perkins student loan repayment by students engaged in graduate or postgraduate fellowship study abroad to be approved until the completion of the fellowship period. Revises HEA title VI (International Education Programs) requirements for undergraduate international studies and foreign language programs to add to the list of authorized grant activities development of: (1) undergraduate study abroad programs providing courses closely related to on-campus foreign language and international studies curricula; and (2) new study abroad opportunities for undergraduates in specific degree programs' curricula. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and consortia for: (1) study abroad in the form of either programs in locations otherwise unavailable for such study or opportunities for students who would not otherwise engage in such study; and (2) enrichment of study abroad programs, including development of model predeparture and post-return activities, program selection material and advising services, and academic advising. Requires that centers for international business education assisted under HEA include in their programs opportunities for business students to study abroad in locations which are important to the current and future economic well-being of the United States. Provides that intensive summer language institutes receiving HEA grants may be either in the United States or in appropriate countries abroad. Includes among authorized providers of such training institutes designed to integrate intensive foreign language training with culture experiences abroad for undergraduate students in a wide range of disciplines. Covers the costs of travel to and from institutes in foreign countries in stipends for students and faculty attending such institutes.

Bill· HRH.R. 1130 (102nd)referred

Federal Reserve Reform Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1991

Federal Reserve Reform Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the Federal Open Market Committee to consult with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during a specified period preceding the President's submission of the budget. Directs the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Board). Mandates that any change in the intermediate targets for monetary policy adopted by the Federal Open Market Committee shall be publicly disclosed on the date of its adoption. Prohibits the Comptroller General from auditing written communications among members of the Board including Federal Reserve System personnel with respect to transactions with a foreign central bank, foreign government, or nonprivate international financing organization. Mandates that the estimated receipts and proposed expenditures of the Board and all Federal Reserve Banks be transmitted by the President (without change) with the budget submitted to the Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 1147 (102nd)referred

To direct the heads of agencies to disclose information concerning United States personnel classified as prisoners of war or missing in action after 1940, including from World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam conflict.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1991

Directs the heads of Federal departments or agencies which hold or receive records and information which have or could possibly have been correlated to U.S. personnel listed as prisoners of war or missing in action after 1940, including from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, to publicly disclose such records and information, except where such disclosure would compromise national security. Requires the Department of Defense to publicly disclose a complete list of such personnel including those killed in action (body not returned) with each service member's current classification as well as any changes in such classification occurring during or after such hostilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 1125 (102nd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers who employ members of the Ready Reserve or of the National Guard.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1991

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a business tax credit in the amount of 50 percent of the actual compensation amount for the taxable year, plus ten percent of the unpaid compensation amount for the taxable year credit for employers of members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard absent from work on active duty. Limits such credit to $2,000 with respect to any one Ready Reserve-National Guard employee.