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Bill· HRH.R. 4919 (99th)referred

A bill to limit deployment and maintenance of United States strategic nuclear weapons consistent with existing arms limitation agreements.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1986

Limits the obligation of funds for the deployment and maintenance of launchers for U.S. nuclear weapons. Waives such limitations if: (1) the President so requests in writing to the Congress, citing national security reasons for such waiver; and (2) each House of the Congress votes to authorize such waiver by bill or joint resolution within 60 days.

Bill· HRH.R. 4885 (99th)open

Career Criminal Amendments Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1986

Career Criminal Amendments Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide increased mandatory penalties for any person who transports firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce if such person has multiple convictions for serious drug offenses and violent felonies. (Current law provides increased penalties where such person had multiple convictions for robbery and burglary.)

Law· HRH.R. 4868 (99th)enacted

Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1986

Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 - Prohibits U.S. persons from: (1) making loans to South Africa or any organization owned or controlled by South Africa; (2) making any investment in South Africa; (3) contributing technology or technological services to the exploration for, or the research, development, or production of, energy sources in or for South Africa; or (4) making deposits in a foreign bank which is organized under South African law or owned or controlled by South Africans or a branch bank located in South Africa. Prohibits foreign banks organized under South African law or owned or controlled by South Africans from establishing or operating branches in the United States. Excludes from such prohibitions those loans, investments, and technology contracts entered into before May 21, 1986. Prohibits importing uranium ore, uranium oxide, coal, and steel from South Africa. Prohibits: (1) U.S. persons from making or holding any investment in South Africa in a business that sells computers, computer software, or computer services; and (2) exporting computers, computer software, or computer services to South Africa. Provides that such computer investment and export prohibitions shall not apply if, within 12 months of enactment of this Act: (1) the President certifies to the Congress that South Africa has freed Nelson Mandela and all political prisoners and has entered into good faith negotiations with truly representative leaders of the black majority for a new political system or has totally dismantled the apartheid system; and (2) a joint resolution is enacted approving such certification. Provides for expedited consideration of such resolution. Authorizes using additional funds for aid for South Africa under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962. Earmarks such funds for refugee assistance programs and community development projects. Requires the President to give quarterly reports to specified congressional committees on the assistance provided with such funds. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit the takeoff and landing in the United States of aircraft owned by South Africa or South African nationals except in emergencies. Provides for the enforcement of this Act and for penalties for violations of this Act. Requires the President to try, through negotiations, to persuade other countries to adopt restrictions on activities with respect to South Africa consistent with this Act. Requires the President to report annually to the Congress on the status of such negotiations. Sets forth information to be included in such reports. Requires the President, during June of 1988, to report to the Congress on whether South Africa has: (1) freed Nelson Mandela and all political prisoners and has entered into good faith negotiations with truly representative leaders of the black majority for a new political system; or (2) has totally dismantled the apartheid system. Requires the President, if such conditions have not been met, to include in such report recommendations on whether U.S. persons should be required to divest themselves of their South African investments. Terminates all the provisions of this Act upon enactment of a joint resolution approving a presidential determination that such conditions have been met.

Bill· HRH.R. 4863 (99th)referred

Allegiance in Government Service Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1986

Allegiance in Government Service Act - Prohibits the following persons from representing or advising a foreign government or foreign-government entity in a transaction with, or matter before, the U.S. Government: (1) a former Member of Congress; (2) a former high-level Federal employee; (3) a former high-ranking member of the uniformed services; (4) a former special Government employee (certain temporary employees); or (5) any person who has had authorized access to top secret classified information. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Defines and lists employee positions to which this Act applies.

Bill· HRH.R. 4827 (99th)passed

False Claims Amendments Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1986

False Claims Amendments Act of 1986 - Amends the False Claims Act to include within its protection any property of the U.S. Government (currently limited to the property of the armed forces). Increases the civil penalties for false claims. Defines "knowing" for the purposes of such Act to mean that the defendant: (1) has actual knowledge; (2) acts in deliberate ignorance of a fact's truth or falsity; or (3) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity. Defines "claim" to include any request or demand for money or property which is made to a contractor or grantee if the Government provides or reimburses any portion of such money or property. Revises the procedure provisions for civil actions for false claims. Allows any employee who is disciplined by an employer for acting in furtherance of an investigation, testifying in, or assisting in an action filed under such Act to bring an action for damages in an appropriate U.S. District Court. Revises the statute of limitations for a false claims civil action to allow such an action to be brought within three years from when the material facts became known or should have become known to the official of the United States charged with the responsibility to act in the circumstances. Establishes as the burden of proof in civil false claim cases proof by a preponderance of the evidence. Provides that a final judgment rendered in favor of the United States in any criminal proceeding charging fraud or false statements shall prohibit the defendant from denying the essential elements of the offense in any civil action concerning false claims. Allows a civil action concerning false claims to be brought in the judicial district where the defendant (or, in the case of multiple defendants, where any one defendant) is found, resides, or transacts business, or where the violation allegedly occurred. Authorizes the Attorney General to conduct False Claims Act investigations for the purpose of ascertaining whether any person has been engaged in any violations of a False Claims Act law. Provides that prior to the institution of a civil proceeding the Attorney General may require any person who may be in possession or control of any documentary material or who may have information relevant to a False Claims investigation to produce such documentary material for inspection, to answer written interrogatories, or to give oral testimony. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue in writing and cause to be served upon a person a civil investigative demand requiring the production of such information. Sets forth standards and procedures for the issuance and service of a civil investigative demand. Sets forth standards and procedures for the uses of any information obtained through a civil investigation. Provides administrative remedies for violations of such Act. Sets forth investigation and hearing requirements for such actions. Provides for the judicial review of such administrative determinations. Increases the maximum criminal penalty for false or fraudulent claims from five to ten years imprisonment.

Law· HRH.R. 4843 (99th)enacted

A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for the purpose of improving national energy policy.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1986

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the President to establish a petroleum production rate from specified Naval Petroleum Reserves that is less than the maximum efficient rate and that takes into account energy security, petroleum price fluctuations, and long-term Federal revenue implications. Directs the President to establish a minimum sales price for such petroleum reserves based on a formula designed to prevent petroleum sales for prices: (1) significantly below prevailing market prices; or (2) below the petroleum acquisition cost for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Bill· HRH.R. 4820 (99th)reported

Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1986

Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit only the U.S. manufacturer of a drug to reimport such drug into the United States. Prohibits the sale of prescription drug samples. Permits the distribution of samples only to practitioners licensed to prescribe such drugs. Requires such practitioners to return a receipt for such drug samples to the manufacturers to be kept and made available to Federal and State officials. Requires drug wholesalers to provide drug purchasers with a statement identifying the manufacturer and each sale of the drug. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue licensing standards for drug wholesalers.

Bill· HRH.R. 4783 (99th)passed

Anti-Kickback Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1986

Anti-Kickback Enforcement Act of 1986 - Amends the Anti-Kickback Act to rename it the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 and to revise its provisions regarding kickback practices by subcontractors. Prohibits the payment of kickbacks, the acceptance of kickbacks, attempted kickbacks, and the inclusion of kickback costs in contract expenses ultimately borne by the United States. Increases criminal and civil penalties for such conduct. Authorizes the termination of any prime contract for default if a kickback violation by a subcontractor has occurred. Authorizes the recovery of kickback costs through administrative offsets. Requires prime contractors to report kickback violations to appropriate agency officials or the Department of Justice. Requires employees of prime contractors to file annual declarations with the contracting agency listing compensation of any kind received from subcontractors in the previous year. Authorizes the contracting agency to inspect the facilities and audit the records and books of the prime contractor. (Currently, only the General Accounting Office has such authority.)

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 631 (99th)reported

White House Conference on Drug Abuse and Control Resolution of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1986

White House Conference on Narcotics Abuse and Control Resolution of 1986 - Directs the President to call a White House Conference on Narcotics Abuse and Control to develop recommendations to control the illicit production, trafficking, and distribution of narcotics, and to prevent and treat narcotics abuse. Directs the Conference to review: (1) the impact of recently enacted laws on efforts to control trafficking in narcotics and to prevent and treat narcotics abuse; and (2) the recommmendations of the President's Commission on Organized Crime as they relate to narcotics abuse and control. Requires the Conference to report its findings to the President and the Congress.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 451 (99th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the effective date of any change in the taxation of employees' annuities.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1986

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if the basis recovery rule for annuities of employees who contribute to their retirement program is changed in tax reform legislation, in no event should such change apply to individuals retiring before the date of enactment of such legislation.

Bill· HRH.R. 4775 (99th)passed

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an exemption for the veterans' housing loan programs from any provision of law providing for the sequestration of budget authority generally throughout the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1986

Amends Federal law relating to veterans' home loans to exempt such loans from any spending reduction order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) or any other such legislation. Revises provisions concerning the definition and treatment of certain administrative expenses in connection with the Veterans' Administration Loan Guaranty Revolving Fund.

Bill· HRH.R. 4761 (99th)referred

A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to recover from Ferdinand Marcos the amount of all expenses incurred by the Department of Defense in connection with the transportation of Ferdinand Marcos and his family and associates from the Republic of the Philippines and all subsequent expenses incurred by the Department of Defense on their behalf.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1986

Directs the Secretary of Defense to recover from Ferdinand Marcos certain expenses incurred by the Department of Defense in connection with the transportation of Marcos, his family, and his associates from the Republic of the Philippines and all subsequent expenses incurred by the Department on their behalf.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 332 (99th)passed

A concurrent resolution concerning the Soviet Union's persecution of members of the Ukrainian and other public Helsinki Monitoring Groups.

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1986

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should insist at the Vienna Review Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and in discussions with Communist Party and Soviet leaders, that imprisoned and exiled members of the Ukrainian and other Helsinki Monitoring Groups be released and allowed to emigrate to the countries of their choice. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Secretary of State should ensure that the U.S. consulate in Kiev reports on Soviet human rights violations in the Ukraine; and (2) such information should be included in reports on compliance with the Helsinki Final Act.

Law· HRH.R. 4745 (99th)enacted

Sexual Abuse Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1986

Sexual Abuse Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for a series of graded sexual offenses consisting of: aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and abusive sexual contact. Provides for an offense involving the sexual abuse of a minor or ward. Makes such offenses neutral as to gender. Repeals the chapter on rape. Makes conforming changes to the Public Health Service Act, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, the Mental Health Systems Act, and the Federal Aviation Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 445 (99th)referred

A resolution to establish an international emergency response team to deal with accidents in nuclear power facilities and to provide for international inspection to assure their safe operation.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1986

Declares that the House of Representatives urges: (1) the Soviet Union to share with the international scientific community information about the Chernobyl accident and to open the nuclear site for international inspection; (2) the establishment of an international emergency alert system; (3) the International Atomic Energy Agency to establish safety standards for nuclear power plants; and (4) the United States and other member nations of the Agency to implement standards by directing the Agency to establish an international emergency response force. Encourages the formation of an international commission to examine the causes of the Chernobyl accident.

Bill· HRH.R. 4696 (99th)open

Manufacture and Public Distribution of Certain Copyrighted Material Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1986

Manufacture and Public Distribution of Certain Copyrighted Material Act - Amends the copyright law to extend indefinitely the manufacturing clause, which prohibits the importation of certain English language books not manufactured in the United States or Canada. Eliminates the Canadian exemption, per se, after 1988. Permits exemptions from such restriction if a foreign country, including Canada, is certified by the United States Trade Representative as providing adequate copyright protection for U.S. nationals and such country freely trades in printed matter with the United States or adheres to a bilateral or multilateral agreement with the United States and supports internationally recognized workers' rights.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 613 (99th)enacted

A joint resolution allowing qualified persons representing all the States to be naturalized on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1986

Requests the Governor of each State (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands) to designate two residents for naturalization as citizens in an appropriate ceremony on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986. Waives specified naturalization sites provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act for such ceremony. States that this Act authorizes no additional funds for expenses associated with such naturalization ceremony.

Bill· HRH.R. 4693 (99th)referred

A bill to authorize the Corps of Engineers to issue permits under the Clean Water Act and the River and Harbor Act for construction of a water resources project in the State of Texas.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1986

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to issue a permit under the Clean Water Act and the River and Harbor Act of 1899 for the Stacy Dam, Reservoir, and Pipeline Project of the Colorado River Municipal Water District, Texas, not later than November 30, 1986, notwithstanding any pending threatened species proposals by the Secretary of the Interior.

Law· HRH.R. 4685 (99th)enacted

Texas Wilderness Act Amendments of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1986

Texas Wilderness Act Amendments of 1986 - Modifies the boundaries of specified wilderness areas designated by the Texas Wilderness Act of 1984.

Bill· HRH.R. 4671 (99th)referred

A bill to provide that any cost-of-living adjustment in military retirement and survivor benefit programs provided by law to take effect during fiscal year 1987 shall be made in accordance with the law providing for such adjustment.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1986

Provides that any cost-of-living adjustment in military retirement and survivor benefit programs provided by law to take effect during FY 1987 shall be made in accordance with such law and not subject to any reduction, suspension, or contrary presidential order. Defines "military retirement and survivor benefit programs."

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 607 (99th)referred

A joint resolution to express the sense of Congress on recognition of the contributions of the seven Challenger astronauts by supporting establishment of a Children's Challenge Center for Space Science.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1986

Expresses the sense of the Congress that a Children's Challenge Center for Space Science should be established in conjunction with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at the Johnson Space Center as a memorial to the seven Challenger astronauts and others who gave their lives exploring space.

Bill· HRH.R. 4639 (99th)open

A bill to amend title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, relating to armed career criminals, to include a serious drug offense and any crime of violence as an offense subject to enhanced penalties.

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1986

Amends title VII (Unlawful Possession or Receipt of Firearms) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the firearms-related crimes for which persons with multiple convictions may receive increased penalties to include serious drug offenses and crimes of violence. (Previous law provided increased penalties for robbery and burglary only.)

Bill· HRH.R. 4623 (99th)open

Veterans' Health-Care Amendments of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1986

Readjustment Counseling Program Amendments of 1986 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to remove the requirement that veterans readjustment counseling be administered solely at Veterans Administration (VA) health-care facilities as of October 1, 1988. Establishes the Veterans Administration Readjustment Counseling Professional Fellowship Program (the Program) to assist in providing an adequate supply of trained professionals to furnish readjustment counseling services to veterans for the VA. Requires an individual, in order to be eligible to participate in the Program, to: (1) be a Vietnam-era veteran; and (2) be accepted in an accredited educational program which leads to a degree in a field appropriate to furnishing readjustment counseling services. Requires a written contract between the Administrator of Veterans Affairs and any veteran participating in the Program. Requires any veterans participating in the Program to also be full-time employees of the VA: (1) on the date on which their application for such Program is submitted; and (2) on the date on which they become particpants in the Program. Authorizes the Administrator to award a scholarship to each veteran accepted into the Program. Requires the Administrator, in accepting applicants into the Program, to give priority to members of groups determined to be disadvantaged minority groups. Requires the Administrator to include in the annual report submitted to the Congress a report on the Program.

Bill· HRH.R. 4612 (99th)open

Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Amendments of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1986

Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Amendments of 1986 - Transfers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): (1) the motor carrier safety functions of the Federal Highway Administration; and (2) the hazardous materials transportation functions of the Research and Special Programs Administration. Establishes in the NHTSA the Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety (the Bureau), headed by an Associate Deputy Administrator for Motor Carrier Safety who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary). Outlines the motor carrier safety functions of the Associate Deputy Administrator. Establishes in the NHTSA the Office of Hazardous Materials Transportation, headed by an Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Transportation. Outlines the functions of such Associate Administrator. Requires the Associate Deputy Administrator for Motor Carrier Safety to: (1) notify each motor carrier of the safety rating for such carrier; and (2) publish such ratings annually. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1988: (1) for motor carrier safety functions; (2) to increase to 150 the number of motor carrier safety inspectors; and (3) for the hazardous materials transportation program. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to increase the authorizations used to reimburse the States' pro rata share of costs incurred to implement Federal motor vehicle safety rules. Amends the Surface Transportation Act of 1982 to direct the Secretary to make grants to States and political subdivisions for the designation of: (1) hazardous materials transportation routes; and (2) hazardous materials parking sites. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to require registered carriers of hazardous materials to maintain records of the routes followed in the transportation of such materials. Requires persons engaged in the commercial transportation of certain hazardous materials to prepare an annual registration statement. Authorizes appropriations to make emergency response personnel (police and fire fighters) training grants available to States and local subdivisions for FY 1987 through 1991. Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish guidelines for emergency response training programs; (2) publish emergency response procedures; and (3) establish minimum qualifications for the licensing by the States of drivers of motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) such licensing qualifications; and (2) training and retraining programs for personnel engaged in hazardous materials transportation. Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a hazardous materials flow study and to report the results of such study to the Congress; and (2) conduct a risks analysis regarding the transportation of high level nuclear waste and spent nuclear fuel to geologic repository sites and monitored retrievable storage sites, and report the results to the Congress and the Secretary of Energy. Nullifies certain truck brake regulations permitting front brake disconnections. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing new regulations to the same effect. Requires the Secretary to conduct public information programs regarding truck brakes safety.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 424 (99th)passed

A resolution to express the gratitude of the American people for the assistance provided by the government and people of the United Kingdom during defensive operations carried out against Libya on April 14, 1986.

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1986

Declares that the House of Representatives, on behalf of the U.S. people, expresses its gratitude to the Government and people of the United Kingdom who assisted the United States in its exercise of self-defense against Libya and in the fight against state-sponsored international terrorism.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 317 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should immediately provide for the release and safe passage of Naum Meiman and Inna Kitrosskaya-Meiman.

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986

Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in light of specified international human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should approve the exit visa applications of Doctor Naum Meiman and his wife, Inna Kitrosskaya, and arrange for them to go to the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the Soviet Government's refusal to consider the exit visa applications of Dr. Meiman and his wife; (2) call upon all other signatory nations of the Helsinki Accords to join in such protest; and (3) instruct the U.S. delegation to the meeting of experts on human contacts organized under the auspices of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, to be held in Bern, Switzerland, to pursue this matter.

Bill· HRH.R. 4567 (99th)open

Acid Deposition Control Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1986

Acid Deposition Control Act of 1986 - Title I: Stationary Sources - Amends the Clean Air Act to require States to develop and submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) an emissions limitation compliance schedule for sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen from fossil-fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units. Requires a two-phase reduction in such emissions, the first to be achieved by 1993, the second by 1997. Requires each State to develop and submit to the Administrator a plan to achieve emissions reductions from other fossil-fuel-fired steam generating units by 1977. Directs the Administrator to conduct and update a comprehensive annual inventory of emissions of sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen from stationary sources, identifying achievable reductions which could be made by 1997. Requires States to submit to the Administrator for approval a plan for achieving such reductions. Grants States discretion in their choice of compliance measures. Requires the Administrator to report to the Congress by July 1, 1993, on phase I reductions and the feasibility of meeting phase II reductions. States that phase II reductions will not take effect if the Congress enacts legislation to that effect. Sets forth emissions rates a State without an approved reductions plan must follow. Authorizes the Administrator to impose a fee on the generation and importation of electric energy between December 31, 1988, and December 31, 1996, to subsidize the interest on qualified pollution control debt incurred by the utility. Establishes civil penalties for fee violations. Establishes in the Treasury the Acid Deposition Control Fund to receive such fees and provide interest subsidy payments for pollution control systems meeting specified standards. Revises the standards for nitrogen oxides emissions for new electric utility steam generating units which burn bituminous or subbituminous coal and for certain fossil-fuel-fired steam generating units. Requires certain smelters to be in compliance with the applicable emissions reduction standard by January 2, 1988, without extension or delay. Title II: Control of Emission from Mobile Sources - Sets oxides of nitrogen emission standards for motor vehicles for model years 1988, 1989, and beyond. Modifies hydrocarbon standards for trucks after model year 1989. Directs the Administrator to regulate sulfur in diesel fuel for 1989 and beyond. Requires either the use of onboard hydrocarbon control technology or the use of gasoline vapor recovery of hydrocarbon emissions emanating from fueling motor vehicles. Title III: International Cooperation - Expresses the concern of the Congress over transboundary pollution between the United States and Mexico and directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator to conclude an agreement within three months of enactment. Requires such an agreement to cover specified copper smelters. Requires the Secretary and the Administrator to report to the Congress within six months on negotiating such agreement. Requires EPA to perform atmospheric field experiments to determine the effects of sulfur dioxide emissions, before and after pollution controls, of the Nacozaria smelter, Mexico, on specified western States. Directs the Secretary to establish an international agency, or utilize an existing agency, to report on the effects of transboundary air pollution from copper smelters on public health and welfare in the United States and in Mexico.

Bill· HRH.R. 4560 (99th)open

False Claims Amendments Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1986

False Claims Amendments Act of 1986 - Amends the False Claims Act to include within its protection any property of the U.S. Government (currently limited to the property of the armed forces). Increases the civil penalties for false claims. Defines "knowing" for the purposes of such Act to mean that the defendant: (1) has actual knowledge; (2) acts in deliberate ignorance of a fact's truth or falsity; or (3) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity. Defines "claim" to include any request or demand for money or property which is made to a contractor or grantee if the Government provides or reimburses any portion of such money or property. Allows the Attorney General to apply for provisional relief to any U.S. district court having jurisdiction whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a false claim has been made. Revises the procedure provisions for civil actions for false claims. Allows any employee who is disciplined by an employer for acting in furtherance of an investigation or testifying in or assisting in an action filed under such Act to bring an action for damages in an appropriate U.S. district court. Revises the statute of limitations for a false claims civil action to allow such an action to be brought within three years from when the material facts became known or should have become known to the official within the Department of Justice charged with the responsibility to act in the circumstances. Establishes as the burden of proof in civil false claim cases proof by a preponderance of the evidence. Provides that a final judgment rendered in favor of the United States in any criminal proceeding charging fraud or false statements shall prohibit the defendant from denying the essential elements of the offense in any civil action concerning false claims. Allows a civil action concerning false claims to be brought in the judicial district where the defendant (or, in the case of multiple defendants, where any one defendant) is found, resides, or transacts business where the violation allegedly occurred. Authorizes the Attorney General to conduct False Claims Act investigations for the purpose of ascertaining whether any person has been engaged in any violations of a False Claims Act law. Provides that prior to the institution of a civil proceeding the Attorney General may require any person who may be in possession or control of any documentary material or who may have information relevant to a False Claims investigation to produce such documentary material for inspection, to answer written interrogatories, or to give oral testimony. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue in writing and cause to be served upon a person a civil investigative demand requiring the production of such information. Sets forth standards and procedures for the issuance and service of a civil investigative demand. Sets forth standards and procedures for the use of any information obtained through a civil investigation. Provides administrative remedies for violations of such Act. Sets forth investigation and hearing requirements for such actions. Provides for the judicial review of such administrative determinations. Increases the maximum criminal penalty for false or fraudulent claims from five to ten years imprisonment.

Bill· HRH.R. 4566 (99th)referred

Foreign Ownership of United States Banks Limitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1986

Foreign Ownership of United States Banks Limitation Act - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agency to disapprove any proposed acquisition of an insured bank by a prohibited foreign national. States that such foreign national may be: (1) any country that appears on the list of controlled countries (which includes communist countries) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (unless exempted by the President); (2) any national, agency, or instrumentality of such a country; or (3) any person who such Federal banking agency has reason to believe is an agent of such country, national, agency, or instrumentality. Requires a proposed acquirer of an insured bank to notify such Federal banking agency of the acquirer's nationality. Imposes a criminal penalty for willful failure to provide such information. Extends from 60 to 90 days the period for issuing a notice of disapproval if such Federal banking agency has reason to believe that the proposed acquisition may result in the ownership or control of an insured bank by a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the responsible Federal banking agency from approving a proposed merger or consolidation of an insured bank if the responsible agency has reason to believe that the resulting bank would be owned or controlled by such a prohibited foreign national. Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to prohibit the Federal Reserve Board from approving any acquisition, merger, or consolidation which the Federal Reserve Board has reason to believe would result in the ownership or control of a bank by a prohibited foreign national. Extends for 90 days the period for issuing notice of disapproval if the agency has reason to believe that the proposed acquisition may result in the ownership or control of an insured bank by such a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the Comptroller of the Currency from issuing a certificate of banking authority to any national banking association which the Comptroller has reason to believe is owned or controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the Comptroller from approving the conversion of any bank if the Comptroller has reason to believe that the bank is owned or controlled by any such prohibited foreign national. Amends the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve Board from approving an application to become a member of the Federal Reserve System by a bank which the Board has reason to believe is owned or controlled by any such prohibited foreign national. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to prohibit approval by the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of an application for insurance by any bank if such bank is owned or controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Requires the appropriate Federal banking agency to require each insured bank to include in the first report of condition filed by such bank after enactment of this Act the nationality of any person who controls such bank. Amends the National Housing Act to require the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC) to disapprove any proposed acquisition if the FSLIC has reason to believe that the proposed acquisition would result in ownership or control of an institution by a prohibited foreign national. Requires a proposed acquirer of a depository institution to notify the FSLIC of the acquirer's nationality. Imposes a criminal penalty for willful failure to provide such information. Extends from 60 to 90 days the period for issuing a notice of disapproval if the FSLIC has reason to believe that the proposed acquisition may result in the ownership or control of an insured institution by such a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the FSLIC from approving any acquisition that would result in the ownership or control of any savings and loan holding company, insured institution, or uninsured institution by a prohibited foreign national. Amends the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933 to prohibit the Federal Home Loan Bank Board from granting a charter if the grant of such charter would result in the control of an institution by a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the conversion of any association that is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank, any Federal savings and loan association, any Federal savings bank, or any State-chartered savings bank into certain types of institutions if, after such conversion, such resulting institution would be controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the FDIC and the Board of Directors of the FDIC from approving certain mergers and consolidations if the FDIC or the Board of the FDIC has reason to believe that the resulting bank, association, or institution would be owned or controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Amends the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to prohibit any building and loan association, savings and loan association, cooperative bank, homestead association, insurance company, or savings bank from becoming a member of, or a non-member borrower of, a Federal Home Loan Bank if such institution is controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Requires the Federal Home Loan Bank Board and the FSLIC to require each institution that is required to file reports of conditions with such Board or FSLIC to include in the first such report filed after enactment of this Act the nationality of any person who controls such institution.