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Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1]

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Bill· HRH.R. 4715 (99th)referred

A bill to provide for computing the amount of the deductions allowed to rural mail carriers for use of their automobiles.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1986

Provides that, for taxable years beginning after 1984, rural letter carriers are permitted to compute the amount of their deduction for use of their automobiles in performance of such services: (1) by using a standard mileage rate for all such miles of such use equal to 150 percent of the basic standard rate; or (2) without applying the limitation on deductions rules where the business use of the automobile used in performing such services is not greater than 50 percent of the time. Prohibits the use of 150 percent of the basic standard mileage rate in determining the allowable deduction where the taxpayer claimed an investment tax credit or depreciation deduction for such automobile.

Bill· HRH.R. 4559 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 and the Inspector General Act of 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1986

Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to revise provisions regarding the composition, operation, and duties of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Increases the membership of the Board from three to nine members. Specifies the States in which certain members shall be residents. Requires the Board to: (1) direct the management of the Authority's business; (2) establish management policies and a system to fix responsibility and promote efficiency; (3) appoint, and delegate management duties to, a Chief Executive Officer; (4) create an electric rate review committee; (5) create an audit committee; (6) create other committees as necessary; and (7) conduct public hearings on issues that would have a substantial effect on people of the region. Authorizes the Board to: (1) establish an annual fund to make awards to employees for meritorious service; and (2) authorize supplemental payments to the basic pay of those employees hired when certain recruitment or retention problems exist. Transfers the authority to appoint personnel from the Board to the Chief Executive Officer, with the advice and consent of the Board. Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to extend its provisions to the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 589 (99th)passed

A joint resolution prohibiting the proposed sales of certain missiles to Saudi Arabia.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1986

Prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to specified proposed sales of Sidewinder, Stinger, and Harpoon missiles and services to Saudi Arabia, as described in the April 8, 1986, certifications from the President to the Congress under the Arms Export Control Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 404 (99th)referred

A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to proposals currently before the Congress to deny an income tax deduction for the Federal excise tax and tariff portion of business' cost of providing goods and services.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1986

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal excise taxes and tariffs when incurred by business in the production of income should remain deductible for Federal income tax purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 4439 (99th)referred

Telephone Decency Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1986

Telephone Decency Act of 1986 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any obscene or indecent telephone communication for commercial purposes to any person in the District of Columbia or in interstate or foreign communication. (Current law prohibits such communication to any person without his or her consent or to any person under 18 years of age.)

Bill· HRH.R. 4357 (99th)referred

A bill to provide that the Internal Revenue Service may not before July 1, 1987, enforce its regulations relating to substantiation requirements for the deductions attributable to the business use of vehicles.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1986

Provides that the Internal Revenue Service may not, before July 1, 1987, enforce its regulations relating to substantiation requirements for the deductions attributable to the business use of vehicles. Requires the Internal Revenue Service to follow the regulations in effect prior to the enactment of the Tax Reform Act of 1984. Prohibits the issuance of any regulations with respect to the substantiation requirements before July 1, 1987.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 393 (99th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding support by the United States for the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA).

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1986

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the aspirations of the Angolan people deserve U.S. support; (2) the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) and its leader, Dr. Jonas Malheiro Savimbi, have the right to play a role in the political life of Angola; and (3) the Marxist Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) has violated the rights of the Angolan people. Declares that the MPLA should agree to negotiations which will include UNITA, end the presence of Soviet and Cuban forces in Angola, result in national reconciliation within Angola, and facilitate the independence of Namibia. Urges the President to provide assistance to UNITA in order to promote a political solution and withdrawal of outside forces, and to help UNITA deter and resist continued Soviet, Cuban, and MPLA military escalation.

Bill· HRH.R. 4299 (99th)referred

A bill to provide that any requirement to substantiate a deduction under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for business use of a vehicle be based on the regulations in effect before the Tax Reform Act of 1984.

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1986

Provides that any requirement to substantiate a deduction under the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the business use of a vehicle must be based on regulations in effect before the Tax Reform Act of 1984.

Bill· HRH.R. 4246 (99th)open

A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 with respect to the calculation of a payment to Panama under Article XIII, paragraph 4(C) of the Panama Canal Treaty.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1986

Amends the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to exempt the Panama Canal Commission from any automatic budget cuts which are a result of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) insofar as a decreased budget to such Commission would result in increased net revenues, which are required to be paid to Panama in accordance with the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.

Bill· HRH.R. 4206 (99th)reported

Lake Tuscaloosa Preservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1986

Lake Tuscaloosa Preservation Act - Prohibits the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, after February 20, 1986, from issuing a permit, license, or exemption for hydroelectric power development at Lake Tuscaloosa, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Bill· HRH.R. 4142 (99th)open

General Aviation Tort Reform Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1986

General Aviation Tort Reform Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to provide uniform rules for negligence and products liability claims arising from general aviation accidents. Allows any person claiming damages from such an accident to bring a products liability action against the general aviation manufacturer if: (1) the product was defective when it left the control of the manufacturer; (2) the defective condition was the proximate cause of the harm; (3) the condition would not have been corrected by actions described in directives issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the manufacturer; and (4) the aircraft was being used for a purpose and in a manner for which it was manufactured. Provides an alternative method to establish manufacturer liability where the manufacturer failed to provide reasonable warnings (unless such warnings would not have affected the conduct of the product user). Provides a third method to establish manufacturer liability where: (1) the manufacturer made an express warranty with respect to the product; (2) the warranty related to that aspect of the product which caused the harm; (3) the product failed to conform to the warranty; and (4) such failure was the proximate cause of the harm. States that all actions for damages arising from a general aviation accident shall be governed by the principles of comparative responsibility. Provides that defendants in such actions are severally but not jointly liable for damages (except that manufacturers of airframes and systems or components of aircraft may be jointly and severally liable under certain circumstances). Provides a 12-year limitation on liability of manufacturers. States that express warranties running for a longer period of time and the duty to provide additional warnings shall not be affected by such limitations. Allows awards of punitive damages. Prescribes a statute of limitations for such actions. Preempts State laws to the extent that this Act establishes applicable rules or procedures. Grants Federal district courts (concurrently with State courts) original jurisdiction (without regard to the amount in controversy) in all civil actions for damages arising out of a general aviation accident. Allows the removal of State actions to an appropriate Federal district court by any defendant. Prescribes venue restrictions. Expresses the intent of the Congress that orders to pay reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, be enforced.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 369 (99th)open

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Michael J. Smith, Francis R. Scobee, Ronald E. McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Judith A. Resnick, all of whom died in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1986

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Michael J. Smith, Francis R. Scobee, Ronald E. McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Judith A. Resnik, all of whom died in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger.

Bill· HRH.R. 4039 (99th)open

Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1986

Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1986 - Requires owners of foreign vessels engaged in foreign commerce and using U.S. ports to establish and maintain financial responsibility for claims arising from the furnishing of maritime services to those vessels. Describes the financial responsibility required and sets forth restrictions on the acceptance of bonds filed by such owners. Permits claims to be brought directly against the insurer or other person providing financial responsibility in any case where jurisdiction over such a vessel cannot be obtained under U.S. law. Sets forth fines and sanctions to which owners subject themselves for noncompliance with this Act, including port entry or clearance denial in appropriate cases.