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Rep. Cotter, William R. [D-CT-1]

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Bill· HRH.R. 4325 (97th)open

Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1981

Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act of 1981 - Title I: Improved Identification for Motor Vehicle Parts and Components - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a Federal motor vehicle security standard, applicable to parts used in the manufacture of motor vehicles other than motorcycles after the effective date of such standard or manufactured as new replacement parts after such date. Directs the Secretary to conduct a cost-benefit analysis before promulgating such standard, which includes the effect on domestic motor vehicle production and sales. Stipulates that the standard shall not: (1) impose additional costs upon manufacturers in excess of $10 per motor vehicle; and (2) require the identification of more than 14 parts for any motor vehicle, nine parts for any truck, and four parts for any trailer. Declares that a Federal motor vehicle standard supercedes any State or local standard. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct studies on the development of security devices and systems. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on such devices and systems within one year of enactment. Provides for repeal of this title on a specified date. Title II: Antifencing Measures - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for removing or altering any identification number of any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part required by regulation. Requires the forfeiture of any vehicle or part which has had such number removed, with specified exceptions. Applies to the seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles and parts those provisions of law relating to the seizure and forfeiture of vessels and merchandise under the customs laws. Establishes penalties for anyone who buys, receives, possesses, or obtains control of, with intent to sell or otherwise dispose of, any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part knowing that such identification number has been removed or altered. Designates as nonmailable matter any manipulative type device which is designed or adapted to operate, circumvent, remove, or render inoperative the ignition switch or lock, or door or trunk lock of two or more motor vehicles, or any advertisement for the sale of such device. Title III: Importation and Exportation Measures - Establishes criminal and civil penalties for anyone who imports, exports, or attempts to import or export any self-propelled vehicle or vehicle part knowing that its identification number has been altered. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require persons who export or attempt to export a used self-propelled vehicle to present to the appropriate customs officers the vehicle and a document describing that vehicle. Title IV: Reporting Requirements - Directs the Attorney General to establish a task force to study problems relating to the theft of off-highway mobile equipment. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a task force to study problems relating to motor vehicle titling and controls over motor vehicle salvage which may affect the motor vehicle theft problem. Directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretaries of the Treasury and Transportation and the Postmaster General, to report to Congress on the implementation of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 4246 (97th)referred

A bill to require a speedy trial for criminal defendants charged with use of a firearm in the commission of a Federal crime.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Limits the time within which a defendant charged with an offense against the United States involving the use of a firearm must go to trial. Specifies allowable delays in computing such time period. Dismisses an indictment or information against a defendant who, through no fault of his own or his counsel, is not brought to trial as required by this Act. Requires that pretrial motions in such cases shall be made within 30 days of arrest, summons, or charge of the defendant, whichever occurs first. Permits a district court to apply to the Judicial Conference of the United States for postponement of the effective date of this Act under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to make emergency payments to those district courts that require immediate funds to implement the provisions of this Act without reducing the quality of justice in the district.

Bill· HRH.R. 4245 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to provide for separate offense and consecutive sentencing in felonies involving the use of a firearm.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1981

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1970 to increase the mandatory penalties for using or carrying a firearm during commission of a Federal felony. Increases the additional penalty imposed for a second or subsequent offense to five to 25 years' imprisonment (currently, two to 25 years). Deletes the qualification that such firearms be carried "illegally." Prohibits the granting of parole to an offender.

Bill· HRH.R. 4140 (97th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum survivor's benefit for vow-of-poverty members of religious orders and individuals who have attained the age of 80.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1981

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to apply those provisions relating to the minimum primary insurance amount and the minimum survivor's benefit to individuals who have reached age 80 and to members of religious orders which require vows of poverty and for which an election of coverage under the Internal Revenue Code is in effect.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 286 (97th)open

A joint resolution relating to the hunger strike in Northern Ireland.

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1981

Condemns the violence in Northern Ireland. Urges the exploration of all possible steps to avoid further deaths in the hunger strike and to achieve an immediate and humanitarian resolution of the strike issues. Urges Great Britain to exercise greater flexibility in administering prison rules in Northern Ireland and to invite the European Commission on Human Rights or other appropriate independent parties to participate in settling the strike. Urges the political leaders in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland to seek the earliest possible settlement in Northern Ireland through a negotiated agreement. Requests the President to express to the Prime Minister of Great Britain American concern for an immediate hunger strike settlement and a lasting settlement of the conflict in Northern Ireland.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 221 (97th)referred

A joint resolution providing for the commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1981

Establishes a Special Joint Committee on the Centennial of the Birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Directs that such committee shall be composed of sixteen Members of the Congress. Directs that such committee shall prepare an overall program for nationwide observances and make comprehensive plans for commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, including a joint session of Congress to be held on January 29, 1982. Provides that the expenses of such committee shall not exceed a specified amount to be paid from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives. Directs that upon termination of the committee one-half of its expenses shall be paid by transfer from the contingent fund of the Senate to the contingent fund of the House of Representatives. Provides that such committee shall terminate not later than April 30, 1982.

Bill· HRH.R. 2639 (97th)open

Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1981

Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act of 1981 - Title I: Improved Identification for Motor Vehicle Parts and Components - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a Federal motor vehicle security standard applicable to parts used in the manufacture of motor vehicles after the effective date of such standard or manufactured as new replacement parts after such date. Directs the Secretary to conduct a cost-benefit analysis before promulgating such standard, which includes the effect on domestic motor vehicle production and sales. Stipulates that the standard shall not: (1) impose additional costs upon manufacturers in excess of $10 per motor vehicle; or (2) require the identification of more than 14 parts for any motor vehicle, nine parts for any truck, and four parts for any motorcycle. Declares that a Federal motor vehicle standard supercedes any State or local standard. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct studies on the development of security devices and systems. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on such devices and systems within one year of enactment. Provides for repeal of this title on a specified date. Title II: Antifencing Measures - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for removing or altering any identification number for any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part required by regulation. Requires the forfeiture of any vehicle or part which has had such number removed, with specified exceptions. Applies to the seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles and parts those provisions of law relating to the seizure and forfeiture of vessels and merchandise under the customs laws. Establishes penalties for anyone who buys, receives, possesses, or obtains control of, with intent to sell or otherwise dispose of, any motor vehicle or motor vehicle part knowing that such identification number has been removed or altered. Designates as nonmailable matter any manipulative type device which is designed or adapted to operate, circumvent, remove, or render inoperative the ignition switch or lock or door or trunk lock of two or more motor vehicles or any advertisement for the sale of such device. Title III: Importation and Exportation Measures - Establishes criminal and civil penalties for anyone who imports, exports, or attempts to import or export any self-propelled vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or part knowing it to have been stolen, or any self-propelled vehicle or vehicle part knowing that its identification number has been altered. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require persons who export or attempt to export a used self-propelled vehicle to present to the appropriate customs officers the vehicle and a document describing that vehicle. Title IV: Reporting Requirements - Directs the Attorney General to establish a task force to study problems relating to the theft of off-highway vehicles. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a task force to study problems relating to motor vehicle titling and controls over motor vehicle salvage which may affect the motor vehicle theft problem. Directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretaries of the Treasury and Transportation and the Postmaster General, to report to Congress on the implementation of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2565 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1981

Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to require polling places in Presidential, Vice Presidential, or Congressional elections to close at 11 post meridian, eastern standard time (or the local equivalent).

Bill· HRH.R. 2346 (97th)open

Individual Retirement Savings Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1981

Individual Retirement Savings Act of 1981 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the allowable income tax deduction for contributions to an individual retirement account (IRA) to the lesser of $2,000 ($2,500 for spousal IRA) or the amount of an employee's taxable compensation for the taxable year. Permits active participants in tax-qualified retirement plans, tax-sheltered annuities, or government pension plans to claim an income tax deduction for contributions to an IRA up to a maximum of $500 for the taxable year. Disqualifies self-employed individuals from the retirement savings deduction. Requires financial institutions which provide more than one investment medium for IRAs to disclose specified information with respect to such IRAs.

Bill· HRH.R. 2253 (97th)referred

A bill to authorize social security coverage, under the agreement entered into with the State of Connecticut pursuant to section 218 of the Social Security Act, for certain employees of the city of Hartford who are not members of such city's municipal retirement plan, and to validate the past coverage of such employees in cases where wage reports were duly filed and the prescribed equivalent of social security taxes was duly paid.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1981

Authorizes modification of the agreement under which employees of Connecticut are eligible for benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to include coverage for unclassified employees of the city of Hartford who are not members of such city's municipal retirement fund. Permits coverage under title II prior to the enactment of this Act if the State has paid the required employment tax with respect to unclassified employees before such date.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 61 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution urging the President to extend certain orderly marketing agreements with Taiwan and the Republic of Korea which limit the exportation from those countries of non-rubber footwear to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1981

Urges the President to extend for three years the orderly marketing agreements between the United States and Taiwan and between the United States and South Korea which limit the exportation from Taiwan and South Korea of nonrubber footwear to the United States.

Law· HRH.R. 1465 (97th)enacted

State and Local Government Cost Estimate Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1981

State and Local Government Cost Estimate Act of 1981 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office, for every significant bill or resolution reported in the House or Senate, to prepare and submit (along with its regular estimate of the Federal cost involved) an estimate of the costs which would be incurred by State and local governments in carrying out or complying with such bill or resolution. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1031 (97th)referred

Powerplant Fuel Conservation Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1981

Powerplant Fuel Conservation Act of 1980 - Title I: Accelerated Fuel Conversions of Certain Powerplants - Directs the Secretary of Energy to make a grant to any owner or operator of a "designated powerplant" (a powerplant found by the President to be feasible for conversion to coal or other alternate fuel) for the costs of conversion of such powerplant from petroleum to coal or another fuel as a primary energy source. Limits the amount of such grant to: (1) 70 percent of the conversion costs for any powerplant which will meet the average preconversion sulfur dioxide limitation; and (2) 30 percent of such costs for any powerplant which will not meet such limitation. Conditions such grants upon the filing of a grant application with the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Requires the Secretary and the Administrator to determine jointly that the operation of a designated powerplant using the fuel proposed in the application would meet the average preconversion sulfur dioxide limitation. Permits the Secretary to make a grant even though the powerplant does not meet such limitation if the plant adopts recommendations for measures which would reduce the sulfur atmospheric pollutants emitted by the powerplant. Conditions any grant on the joint determination of the Secretary and the Administrator that the operator of the powerplant using the fuel proposed in the application will apply measures which reduce the nitrogen oxides emitted by the powerplant. Directs the Secretary to consult with specified State and Federal authorities before taking final action on an application. Requires the Secretary to approve a grant for a designated powerplant unless the Secretary finds that the requirements of this Act have not been met or cost estimates and other information in the application cannot be adequately verified. Sets forth additional terms and conditions for such grants. Directs the Secretary to make payments under any grant according to a schedule established by the Secretary and the applicant which assures that funds are used only for conversion costs and that the terms and conditions of the grant are being met. Requires each electric utility for which a grant is made to repay any portion of the grant that has been spent by the utility for purposes other than compliance with specified air quality limitations and other applicable environmental requirements. Requires a schedule to be established which provides that the funds for the repayment will emanate from charges for the electricity produced by such electric utility and which will take into account the savings expected because of the use of a fuel other than petroleum as a primary energy source. Allows the Secretary to relieve the electric utility from such repayment at any time after the schedule has been established to the extent that the utility shows that such savings have not been or are not expected to be realized to the extent anticipated. Requires notification of the appropriate Federal and State agencies of grant approvals. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any electric utility which owns or operates an eligible coal-fired electric powerplant for sulfur removal system costs (the reasonable costs for facilities which reduce sulfur atmospheric pollutants). Defines an eligible coal-fired electric powerplant to be any electric powerplant which: (1) was placed in service before the enactment of this Act and is not a designated powerplant; (2) uses coal as its primary energy source; and (3) has been identified by the Administrator as a candidate for a sulfur removal system. Sets forth the application priority, notification, recommendation, environmental standard, and monitoring program requirements which must be met before the Secretary can approve such a grant. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant for up to 20 percent of the costs for the design and installation of equipment and facilities for reducing the sulfur content of coal committed for use in a powerplant. Sets forth the application priority, notification, recommendation, and monitoring program requirements which must be met before the Secretary can approve such a grant. Prohibits recovery of costs incurred by an electric utility powerplant for use of petroleum or natural gas after December 31, 1985, by the use of an automatic adjustment clause, with specified exceptions. Title II: Additional Incentives for Reduction of Powerplant Use of Petroleum and Natural Gas - Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any electric utility for reasonable costs incurred after enactment in carrying out an approved fuel displacement plan. Limits the amount of a utility's grant to its pro rata share of the total appropriation for such grants, determined according to a specified ratio. Keys the obligation of approved grant amounts to any utility to the fuel reduction target established in its fuel displacement plan, depending on the percentage by which such target meets or falls short of such utility's pro rata share of a national fuel reduction goal of 600,000 barrels per day of petroleum and natural gas. Makes available additional grant amounts for any excess of such pro rata share. Sets a maximum grant ceiling of $4.00 per barrel of petroleum or natural gas conserved under the utility's fuel displacement plan. Specifies application and reporting requirements. Directs the Secretary to establish a schedule for the payment of grant funds designed to insure the proper use of funds and compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant. Provides for recapture by the United States of funds paid out to any utility failing to meet the fuel displacement target established in its fuel displacement plan. Sets the period beginning January 1, 1974, and ending December 31, 1978, as the base period for purposes of determining fuel usage. Specifies factors for appropriate adjustments to the base period fuel usage. Specifies the general contents of any fuel displacement plan. Requires approval of any such plan by the appropriate State regulatory authority in the case of a State regulated electric utility before the Secretary may approve it. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to State regulatory authorities and non-regulated electric utilities to carry out duties with regard to the implementation of rules for cogeneration and small power production facilities. Title III: Administrative Provisions - Directs the Secretary to make a grant to any State office of consumer services for the purpose of assisting consumers in making presentations directly related to the development and review of fuel displacement plans. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 and 1983. Specifies circumstances under which funds appropriated for the Economic Regulatory Administration of the Department of Energy may be used for program administration relating to this Act. Limits the making of grants under this Act to capital costs. Requires final action on grant applications within six months after filing.

Bill· HRH.R. 808 (97th)open

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide preferential treatment in the admission of certain children of United States Armed Forces personnel.

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1981

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow preference visas to be given to an alien who: (1) requests such treatment; (2) was born after 1950 in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, or Thailand; (3) was fathered by an American serviceman; and (4) provides a guarantee of financial support. Stipulates that such guarantee must: (1) be signed by a citizen or lawful permanent resident who is at least 21 years old; and (2) provide that such signing sponsor will provide necessary financial support for five years. Allows the Attorney General to enforce such guarantee against the sponsor in a civil suit unless such sponsor dies or is adjudicated bankrupt.

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