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Resolution· HRESH.Res. 121 (101st)referred

Targeted Relief Disclosure Resolution of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1989

Targeted Relief Disclosure Resolution of 1989 - Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each report accompanying each bill or joint resolution of a public character reported by the Committee on Ways and Means to identify: (1) each provision which is intended to provide special benefits with respect to five or fewer taxpayers, transactions, events, items of property, projects, or issuances of bonds; (2) each beneficiary of such provision; (3) the Member of Congress who sponsored the inclusion of each such beneficiary; and (4) an estimate by the Joint Committee on Taxation of the loss in revenues resulting from such provision with respect to each such beneficiary for the fiscal year for which such loss in revenues first occurs and each of the five fiscal years thereafter.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 87 (101st)open

Concerning Iranian persecution of the Baha'is.

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1989

Urges the Government of Iran to uphold the human rights of all its nationals, including members of the Baha'i faith, and to extend the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) emphasize human rights improvements as an important factor in the development of relations between the U.S. and Iranian Governments; (2) cooperate with other governments to initiate and support actions by the United Nations and its agencies to promote the protection of the religious rights of the Baha'is; and (3) provide, and urge others to provide, for refugee and humanitarian assistance for those Baha'is fleeing their homelands to escape religious repression.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 228 (101st)referred

To designate October 22 through 29, 1989, as "Drug Free America Week".

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1989

Designates the week of October 22 through October 29, 1989, as Drug-Free America Week. Encourages every American to wear red during such week to symbolize a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

Bill· HRH.R. 1515 (101st)referred

Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1989

Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Act of 1989 - Requires the President to revoke the most-favored-nation trade status of certain foreign countries that repeatedly support international terrorism. Prohibits duty-free treatment for the products of such countries under the Trade Act of 1974 or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from consulting with the governments of such countries regarding international travel and tourism. Allows the President to waive any sanction under this Act with respect to any foreign country if such waiver would be in the best interests of the United States. Requires the President to give 30 days' notice to the Congress concerning any waiver.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 79 (101st)open

In support of human rights and democracy in Hong Kong.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1989

Urges the British Government to ensure direct elections in 1991 and 1994 to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. Calls upon the President to communicate to the People's Republic of China and the British Government the importance the United States attaches to the democratic and human rights of Hong Kong's citizens and the retention of Hong Kong's capitalist system.

Bill· HRH.R. 1470 (101st)open

Acid Deposition Control Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1989

Acid Deposition Control Act of 1989 - Title I: Stationary Sources - Amends the Clean Air Act to require each Governor to submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for approval a two-phased plan establishing emission limitations and compliance schedules for sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen emissions from fossil fuel fired electric utility steam generating units in the State. Requires reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions by 1994 (phase I) and reductions in oxides of nitrogen and further reductions in sulfur dioxide by 1998 (phase II). Directs each Governor to submit to the Administrator for approval an emissions limitations plan for such units, other than electric utilities' units, requiring both sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen emissions reductions by 1998. Requires the Administrator to conduct and update an annual inventory of sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen emissions from stationary sources. Directs the Administrator to identify the total statewide potential reductions in such emissions and to transmit such information to the State. Requires each Governor to submit to the Administrator a plan for establishing emission limitations from stationary sources of industrial process emissions to achieve such State's potential reductions by 1998. Requires the Administrator to study and report to the Congress by June 30, 1994, on the reductions achieved during phase I, granting the Congress an opportunity to legislate by the start of 1995 against the implementation of phase II. Grants States an opportunity to modify disapproved plans. Establishes emissions standards and Administrator-promulgated plans for States without an approved plan. Requires units in such States to submit a compliance plan and schedule to the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to impose fees on the generation and importation of electric energy if a utility is eligible for Federal subsidies to cover rate increases attributable to emission reduction requirements. Limits such fee to a maximum of 1/2 mill per kilowatt hour and makes it inapplicable to the generation of electric energy within the United States by hydroelectric or nuclear power. Prohibits the application of such fees after December 31, 1997. Prescribes civil penalties for violations in connection with such fees. Establishes the Acid Deposition Control Fund to provide for subsidies to electric utilities to cover rate increases attributable to emission reduction requirements. Prohibits the payments of subsidies to any utility, unless the State's Governor has assured that such rate increases are: (1) equivalent for residential electric utility ratepayers throughout the State; and (2) made level over the period during which such requirements are in effect. Prohibits costs for any technological system of emission reduction from being attributed to such requirements, unless such system meets specified conditions. Authorizes the Administrator to provide financial assistance to the owners or operators of stationary sources to promote the use of innovative technologies to control sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other emissions from fossil fuels covered under the Clean Air Act. Sets forth eligibility and evaluation requirements. Allows State plans to provide for the use of innovative technology if contingent emission limitations are included in such plans. Authorizes the Administrator to impose fees on the generation of electric energy in such States to promote the use of innovative technologies. Prescribes civil penalties for violations in connection with such fees. Directs the Administrator to revise standards for emissions of nitrogen oxides for electric utility steam generating units burning bituminous or subbituminous coal. Requires the Administrator to promulgate standards for such emissions from nonelectric utility units which are new sources over a certain capacity. Title II: Emissions from Mobile Sources - Establishes emission standards for: (1) oxides of nitrogen from passenger cars and trucks manufactured after model year 1990; and (2) hydrocarbons from trucks manufactured after model year 1991. Directs the Administrator to promulgate regulations setting a maximum percentage for the sulfur content of motor vehicle diesel fuel. Prohibits any manufacturer or processor of diesel fuel from selling or introducing into commerce any fuel not in compliance with such regulations after January 1, 1991. Directs the Administrator to promulgate regulations to require the use of either hydrocarbon control technology by motor vehicles manufactured after model year 1991, or gasoline vapor recovery of hydrocarbon emissions emanating from the fueling of motor vehicles, or both.

Bill· HRH.R. 1468 (101st)referred

Relating to decennial censuses of population for purposes of Congressional apportionment, to exclude illegal aliens from the census count, to include in the census count members of the uniformed services and civilian employees of the Government and their dependents assigned to posts of duty outside the United States, and to include in the census count students who are citizens of the United States engaged in academic study in areas outside the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1989

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in tabulating the decennial census for the apportionment of Representatives in Congress, to provide for the inclusion of: (1) members of the uniformed services and civilian employees assigned to posts of duty outside the United States and their dependents residing at or near such posts; and (2) citizens pursuing postsecondary education programs outside the United States. Excludes from the census any alien not lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions to provide the Secretary with census information on their students who are studying outside the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 1457 (101st)open

Waste Reduction Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1989

Waste Reduction Act - Makes it the national policy to reduce or prevent pollution at its source whenever feasible. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish an office within the EPA which will be independent of the EPA's single-medium program offices and have the authority to review and advise such offices on their activities to promote a multi-media approach to source reduction. Directs the Administrator to develop and implement a strategy to promote source reduction. Identifies several review, coordination, outreach, and organizational actions that the Administrator must take as part of such strategy. Requires the Administrator to: (1) make matching grants to States for programs promoting the use of source reduction techniques by businesses; and (2) establish a Source Reduction Clearinghouse to compile information generated by States receiving grants on management, technical, and operational approaches to source reduction. Requires that such information be made available to the public. Requires filings of annual toxic chemical release forms required under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 to include toxic chemical source reduction and recycling reports for toxic chemicals which are the subject of such filings. Includes in such reports information, on a facility-by-facility basis, as to: (1) the amounts and disposition of each toxic chemical; (2) the source reduction practices used with respect to such chemicals; (3) measurements of changes from past to anticipated levels of chemical reduction and recycling; and (4) the techniques used to identify source reduction opportunities. Makes such information available to the public. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress within one year of this Act's enactment and biennially thereafter on the results of actions taken to implement source reduction strategies. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1416 (101st)referred

Research and Experimental Credit Extension and Reform Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1989

Research and Experimental Credit Extension and Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the income tax credit for qualified research expenditures by repealing the provisions that would terminate the credit for expenses incurred or paid after 1989. Revises the method for computing: (1) base period research expenses, adding a factor reflecting the gross national product growth rate; and (2) the tax credit, adding an alternative computation component. Applies the credit to in-house research expenses that the taxpayer pays or incurs for the principal purpose of using the research results in the active conduct of a future trade or business.

Bill· HRH.R. 1400 (101st)open

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide relief from certain inequities remaining in the crediting of National Guard technician service in connection with civil service retirement, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1989

Eliminates post-1968 service in the National Guard as a prerequisite to civil service retirement credit for former National Guard technicians. Amends the National Guard Technicians Act of 1968 to eliminate post-1968 service as a prerequisite for National Guard technicians for receipt of credit in the determination of length of Federal civil service for purposes of leave, Federal employees' death and disability compensation, group life and health insurance, severance pay, tenure, and status. Sets forth rules for applying provisions of this Act to affected individuals.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 184 (101st)open

Designating June 14, 1989, as "Baltic Freedom Day", and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1989

Expresses disapproval of the refusal of the U.S.S.R. to recognize the sovereignty of the Baltic Republics. Designates June 14, 1989, as Baltic Freedom Day. Authorizes and requests the President to call upon the Soviet Union, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Democratic Republic of Germany to renounce the acquisition or absorption of the Baltic Republics by the Soviet Union as a result of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

Bill· HRH.R. 1307 (101st)reported

General Aviation Standards Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1989

General Aviation Standards Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (with respect to aviation accident investigations) to apply such Act, with specified exceptions, to any action for damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident brought against a manufacturer, owner, or operator of a general aviation aircraft, or a person who supports or maintains such aircraft or any other person or governmental entity. Establishes guidelines for uniform standards of liability of general aviation manufacturers for such accidents. States that all actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident shall be governed by the principles of comparative responsibility. Establishes, with specified exceptions, a limitation of actions period of 12 years from delivery of aircraft or harm-causing part to the purchaser for general aviation civil liability brought against a general aviation manufacturer. Declares admissible as evidence certain income tax and payroll tax liability for purposes of establishing financial harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Permits the award of punitive damages if a claimant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the harm suffered was the direct result of conduct manifesting conscious, flagrant indifference to safety. Establishes a two-year limitation of actions period for actions arising out of such an accident. Confers original jurisdiction upon the Federal district courts, concurrently with State courts, for all civil actions for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Provides procedures for removal from State to Federal district courts of such actions. Declares that this Act supersedes any State law regarding recovery of damages for harm arising out of a general aviation accident. Declares the intent of the Congress that sanctions be strictly enforced for violations of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including orders to pay to the other party the reasonable costs of legal fees. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the Congress, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the results of a study determining whether persons awarded damages for general aviation accidents under this Act are unable to collect such damages, and the amount of any uncollectible damages.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 102 (101st)open

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the death threats issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran against British author Salman Rushdie and other persons associated with the publication and distribution of the book.

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1989

Condemns the death threats issued by the Ayatollah Khomeini against Salman Rushdie and other persons associated with distribution of The Satanic Verses . Calls for repudiation of such threats and the immediate withdrawal of any monetary reward or martyrdom for the murder of Rushdie. Commends the European Community member States for condemning the threats and withdrawing their senior diplomats from Iran. Applauds President Bush for his statement of outrage against the Iranian Government's actions. Asks that the President direct Federal agencies to cooperate with State and local law enforcement authorities to protect commercial establishments that display and distribute The Satanic Verses .

Bill· HRH.R. 1136 (101st)referred

Radio License Renewal and Improvements Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1989

Radio License Renewal and Improvements Act of 1989 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission, with respect to applications for radio license broadcast renewals, to grant a renewal if during the preceding term of the license the licensee: (1) has broadcast material responsive to issues of concern to the residents of its service area; and (2) has not committed violations of such Act or the rules or regulations of the Commission, which taken together would constitute a pattern of abuse. Authorizes the Commission to deny a renewal or grant limited renewal if an applicant has failed to meet such requirements. Prohibits the Commission, in evaluating a licensee's performance in broadcasting material responsive to matters of public concern, from establishing or applying any requirement with respect to the broadcast of any specific subject or quantity of material. Directs the Commission to accept the licensee's judgment if found to be reasonable and made in good faith. Prohibits the Commission, in determining whether to renew a license, from considering whether the public interest, convenience, and necessity might be served by granting a license to a competing applicant. Directs the Commission to conduct an inquiry and prescribe any necessary regulations concerning any additional information that licensees should be required to maintain and make available to the public regarding the licensee's responsibility to broadcast material responsive to matters of public concern. Makes it unlawful for a license applicant and any other person, while a license application is pending, to effectuate an agreement whereby the other person withdraws or withholds the filing of a competing application, an informal objection, or a petition to deny in exchange for the payment of anything of value by, or on behalf of, the applicant. Requires the Commission to establish a procedure for the review of informal complaints received by the Commission during the license term of a radio licensee. Authorizes the Commission to consider such complaints at the time of a license renewal if such complaints constitute a pattern of abuse for purposes of this Act or evidence of the licensee's effort to serve the public interest.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 84 (101st)passed

To establish the Select Committee on Hunger, the Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families, and the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1989

Title I: Select Committee on Hunger - Establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee on Hunger to conduct a continuing comprehensive study of the problems of hunger and malnutrition. Title II: Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families - Establishes the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families to conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the problems of children, youth, and families. Title III: Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control - Establishes the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control to conduct a continuing oversight and review of the problems of narcotics, drug, and polydrug abuse and control.

Bill· HRH.R. 911 (101st)referred

Volunteer Protection Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1989

Volunteer Protection Act of 1989 - Prescribes circumstances under which volunteers working for nonprofit organizations or government entities shall be immune from personal financial liability for acts on behalf of the organization or entity. Sets forth exceptions to and conditions on the granting of such immunity that a State may impose. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase by one percent the fiscal year allotment which would otherwise be made to a State to carry out the Social Services Block Grant Program under title XX of the Social Security Act if such State has, within two years, certified to the Secretary that it has enacted a State law which provides such immunity. Provides for the continuation of such increase based on an annual recertification.

Bill· HRH.R. 904 (101st)open

Steel Import Stabilization Extension Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1989

Steel Import Stabilization Extension Act - Amends the Steel Import Stabilization Act to extend such Act for a five-year period.

Bill· HRH.R. 845 (101st)referred

Truth in Government Accounting Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1989

Truth in Government Accounting Act of 1989 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare and make public annual consolidated financial statements for the United States based on accrual accounting procedures. Directs the Secretary to publish such statements each year on a date not later than the date the President submits the Federal budget to the Congress. Directs the Secretary to notify the public of the availability of such statements, including placing notice on all tax forms. Requires the Comptroller General to audit the consolidated financial statements each fiscal year. Requires the President to include in each budget a summary of how the use of accrual accounting procedures would affect the estimated Federal expenditures, appropriations, and receipts. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prepare all of the budgets submitted to the President according to both accrual accounting procedures and the cash basis accounting method.

Bill· HRH.R. 855 (101st)referred

To amend title XVI and II of the Social Security Act to promote the rehabilitation of blind beneficiaries under the SSI and OASDI programs, and to assure that they receive the most appropriate employment and training services which are available, by permitting them to select the agencies to which they will be referred for such services.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1989

Amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to permit blind beneficiaries to select the agency or organization to which they will be referred for vocational rehabilitation services. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine whether the agency or organization is an appropriate choice given each beneficiary's particular needs. Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory panel on rehabilitation services for the blind, a majority of which shall consist of blind consumers of rehabilitation services, to develop guidelines and standards for the provision of such services to the blind and to assist the Secretary in determining which agencies or organizations meet the needs of blind beneficiaries.

Bill· HRH.R. 777 (101st)open

Fastener Quality Assurance Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1989

Fastener Quality Assurance Act of 1989 - Prohibits the offering for sale or sale in interstate commerce of any fastener (screw, nut, bolt, stud, similar threaded device, or washer) unless it is part of a lot which: (1) conforms to standards and specifications represented by the manufacturer or ordered by the purchaser; and (2) has been inspected, tested, and certified according to this Act. Requires manufacturers to have a fastener lot sample inspected by a laboratory accredited under an approved system (including one owned or affiliated with the manufacturer if it is so accredited). Authorizes the laboratory, upon determination of conformance with the appropriate standards and specifications, to provide the manufacturer certificates with respect to such lot. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations to implement this Act. Prohibits any manufacturer from selling any primary container or lesser quantity of fasteners manufactured in the United States unless delivery to the first purchaser is accompanied by an original certificate from an accredited laboratory. Prohibits any person from selling any primary container or lesser quantity of fasteners manufactured outside the United States to any importer or end user unless delivery is accompanied by a certificate. Allows delivery to an importer or private label distributor without the required certificate if: (1) the manufacturer discloses in writing the appropriate standards and specifications; and (2) the importer or private label distributor assumes responsibility in further sale or offer of sale unless delivery to the first subsequent purchaser is accompanied by an original certificate from an accredited laboratory. Requires that a copy of the original certificate be provided to subsequent wholesale purchasers. Requires persons who make material physical alterations to a fastener subsequent to manufacture to have the altered fastener inspected and tested before offering it for sale or selling it unless delivery is accompanied by a disclosure of the alteration and a warning. Requires subsequent disclosures of the alteration in resales. Prohibits commingling of fasteners from different lots in the same primary container or other package. Requires fastener manufacturers or private label distributors to comply with requirements of a program for recordation of insignias. Directs the Secretary to establish such a program, including regulations to ensure traceability. Sets forth civil remedies, including declaratory and injunctive relief, and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations of this Act. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) preempt any rights or causes of action that any buyer may have respect to any seller of fasteners under the law of any State, except insofar as such State law conflicts with this Act; and (2) limit or otherwise affect the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology or any voluntary consensus standards organizations to establish, modify, or withdraw any standards and specifications under any other law or authority in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 746 (101st)open

National Observance Advisory Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1989

National Observance Advisory Act - Establishes the President's Advisory Commission on National Observances to: (1) establish criteria for recommending to the President that a proposed national observance be approved or disapproved; (2) review proposals for national observances submitted in accordance with procedures published by the Commission; and (3) issue recommendations to the President concerning each proposal reviewed.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 40 (101st)referred

Protect Medicare 90 Concurrent Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1989

Protect Medicare 90 Concurrent Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that Medicare (title XVIII of the Social Security Act) hospital payments for FY 1990 should not be reduced below levels set by current law for such fiscal year.

Bill· HRH.R. 705 (101st)referred

Anti-Drug Abuse Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1989

Anti-Drug Abuse Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1989 - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY 1989 for purposes specified in titles I through VIII and for drug treatment and rehabilitation services and assistance to law enforcement agencies. Title I: Departments of Justice and State and the Judiciary - Makes appropriations for the Department of Justice for: (1) salaries and expenses for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the General Legal Activities Account, U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Federal Prison System (FPS); (2) support of U.S.. prisoners; (3) buildings and facilities of the FPS; (4) the National Institute of Corrections; (5) Office of Justice programs; (6) the National Institute of Justice; (7) the Bureau of Justice Statistics; (8) the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; (9) the Bureau of Justice Assistance; and (10) the State Justice Institute. Makes appropriations for the Department of State for: (1) expenses for development, procurement, and implementation of a machine-readable travel and identity document border security program; and (2) rewards for information concerning narcotics-related offenses. Makes appropriations for the Judiciary for: (1) salaries and expenses for courts of appeals, district courts, and other judicial services; (2) defender services; (3) fees of jurors and commissioners; and (4) security equipment. Title II: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for: (1) the Department of Labor for substance abuse employee assistance programs in the workplace; (2) the Department of Health and Human Services for certain substance abuse prevention and treatment activities; (3) the Department of Education for school improvement programs and for the National Commission on Drug-Free Schools; and (4) related agency substance abuse prevention and education activities. Title III: Department of Agriculture - Makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture for: (1) the Food and Nutrition Service for preparing and distributing drug abuse education materials; and (2) the National Forest Service for Federal law enforcement activities relating to the use and production of narcotics and controlled substances on lands administered by the Service. Title IV: Department of Transportation - Makes appropriations to the Department of Transportation for: (1) the Coast Guard for drug interdiction program operating expenses; (2) acquisition, construction, and improvements; (3) the Federal Highway Administration for drunk driving prevention programs; and (4) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish a regional pilot program for training law enforcement officers to identify individuals operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Title V: Department of the Treasury - Makes appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for: (1) salaries and expenses for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; (2) salaries and expenses for the U.S. Customs Service, including funding for development, procurement, and implementation of a machine-readable travel and identity document border security program; (3) operations and maintenance for the Customs Service's air interdiction program; and (4) the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Makes appropriations for: (1) the National Commission on Measured Responses to Achieve a Drug-Free America by 1995; and (2) the President's Media Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention. Title VI: Foreign Assistance - Makes appropriations to the Department of State for: (1) multilateral assistance authorized by the International Narcotics Control Act of 1988; and (2) military assistance to the armed forces of Colombia to combat illicit narcotics production and trafficking. Title VII: Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs - Makes appropriations to the: (1) Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Public Housing Drug Elimination Pilot Program; and (2) Department of Veterans Affairs for drug and alcohol treatment programs. Title VIII: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for: (1) Indian alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment; (2) Federal law enforcement activities related to the use and production of narcotics and controlled substances on Bureau of Land Management public lands and in National Park System units; and (3) grants to the Governments of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Palau for specified anti-drug abuse purposes under the United States Insular Areas Drug Abuse Act of 1986. Title IX: General Provisions - Precludes any part of any appropriation contained in this Act from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided. Expresses the sense of the Congress that Federal anti-drug abuse program funding levels for FY 1990 should be maintained at the FY 1989 levels provided under specified Acts together with increases authorized by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988.