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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 249 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution condemning religious persecution and bigotry as an official policy or practice of national governments.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1982

Expresses the Congress's opposition to religious persecution and bigotry wherever practiced, encouraged, or tolerated by national governments. Expresses the sense of the Congress that U.S. officials should emphasize U.S. opposition to such persecution. States that the appropriate congressional committees should hold hearings to determine U.S. policy toward governments that violate the international law guaranteeing freedom from religious persecution and bigotry.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 248 (97th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the contributions of the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the Thunderbirds.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1982

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should commemorate the contributions of the pilots of the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, who have lost their lives in the course of duty. Expresses congressional support for the continuation of the Thunderbird program.

Bill· HRH.R. 5308 (97th)referred

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require the United States Parole Commission to make available to State and local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding parolees.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1982

Amends the Federal criminal code to require the United States Parole Commission to make available to a State and local law enforcement agency upon request information regarding parolees under the jurisdiction of the Commission, who have been convicted of Federal crimes involving violence to persons or damage to property, and who reside in such agency's jurisdiction.

Bill· HRH.R. 5314 (97th)referred

A bill to allow the Coast Guard to use certain funds appropriated to the Coast Guard for acquisition, construction and improvement by the Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1982, either for acquisition, construction, and improvement or for any operating expenses of the Coast Guard.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1982

Permits the Coast Guard to use funds appropriated in 1982 for acquisition, construction, and improvement for operating expenses.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 376 (97th)open

A joint resolution to commemorate the travels of William Bartram.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 1981

Provides that significant route segments and sites recognized as identifiable with William Bartram and his travels be distinguished by suitable markers. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations of such suitable markers for placement at appropriate locations.

Bill· HRH.R. 5178 (97th)open

Armed Forces General and Flag Officer Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

Armed Forces General and Flag Officer Act of 1981 - Eliminates the requirement that officers appointed as senior members of the military staff committee of the United Nations be general and flag officers. Eliminates the statutory grade requirements for Army officers detailed to be Vice Chief of Staff, Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Assistant Chiefs of Staff, or Dean of the Academic Board of the United States Military Academy positions. Eliminates the statutory grade requirements for Navy officers detailed to be Naval Inspector General, Judge Advocate General, Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Dental Division, Chief of Chaplains, or Chief of Naval Research. Eliminates the statutory grade requirements for Air Force officers detailed to be Surgeon General of the Air Force or Dean of the Faculty at the United States Air Force Academy. Codifies the provision relating to the appointment of the Attending Physician to the United States Congress. Eliminates the title Brigadier General, Corps of Engineers, for the President of the Mississippi River Commission. Amends the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1978 to extend from October 1, 1981, to September 30, 1982, the effective date for the ceiling on the number of general and flag officers on active duty. Excludes from grade limitations any retired member of the armed forces recalled to active, full-time duty with the American Battle Monuments Commission. Protects the grade or rank of any officer currently holding any of the positions affected by this Act. Directs the Secretary of Defense to submit to the appropriate committees of Congress recommendations for the effective and efficient management of general and flag officers. Excludes Reserve Officers in the grade of Brigadier General or above from any ceiling limitation on the number of general or flag rank officers allocated to each service.

Bill· HRH.R. 5193 (97th)open

A bill to restore the recently eliminated child's insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act in the case of children aged 18 through 22 who attend postsecondary schools.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

Repeals the provision of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 which eliminates child's insurance benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act for children aged 18 through 22 who attend postsecondary schools.

Bill· HRH.R. 5176 (97th)open

A bill to extend from May 1982 to October 1982 the month before which children not otherwise entitled to child's insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act by reason of the amendments made by section 2210 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 must attend postsecondary schools in order to qualify under subsection (c) of such section for entitlement to such benefits and to extend from August 1985 to August 1986 to the month before which any such entitlement terminates.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to extend by five months (until September 30, 1982) the period within which an individual must have become a full-time student at a postsecondary educational institution in order to receive, after July 1982, child's insurance benefits on the basis of student status under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act. Extends by one year (through August 1986) the period during which such benefits may be paid to an individual so qualified.

Bill· HRH.R. 5133 (97th)referred

Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1981

Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act - Title I: Domestic Content Requirements for Motor Vehicles - Sets forth for all motor vehicle manufacturers which produce over 100,000 motor vehicles for ultimate retail sale in the United States "minimum domestic content ratios" (the domestic value, including labor and parts, of the manufacturer's production costs of all automotive products sold in the United States). Requires all vehicle manufacturers producing more than 50,000 motor vehicles for sale in the United States to provide information to the Secretary of Transportation for the purpose of administering this requirement. Authorizes the imposition of import restrictions on manufacturers violating such standards. Title II: Unfair and Deceptive Practices by Vehicle Manufacturers - Defines as an unfair method of competition and deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act the refusal of any vehicle manufacturer to determine whether parts produced in the United States by a parts manufacturer satisfy reasonable replacement part standards established by the vehicle manufacturer. Grants the Federal Trade Commission rulemaking authority to administer this title.

Bill· HRH.R. 5130 (97th)open

Aerospace Force Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1981

Aerospace Force Act - Renames the United States Air Force the United States Aerospace Force. Renames and redesignates the Department and Secretary of the Air Force accordingly. Requires the Force to be trained and equipped for prompt and sustained offensive and defensive operations in air and space, including coordination with ground and naval forces and the preservation of free access to space for U.S. spacecraft. Directs the Secretary of the Aerospace Force to report to Congress on the feasibility of establishing a separate space command.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 227 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution providing for the commemoration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of George Washington.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1981

Establishes a Special Joint Committee on Arrangements to provide for a joint meeting of the Congress on February 22, 1982, or such other day as designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and to coordinate its activities with other organizations as it deems appropriate, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of George Washington.

Bill· HRH.R. 5076 (97th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to ensure that the Secretary of Health and Human Services is provided adequate information concerning the death of individuals necessary for determining benefits under such title.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1981

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to require each State to submit semiannual reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on individuals for whom death certificates have been officially filed during the preceding six-month period. Requires that such reports include the individuals' names, social security numbers, dates of birth and death, sex, and death certificate numbers. Directs the Secretary to release such information upon request to surviving relatives of such individuals.

Bill· HRH.R. 5050 (97th)referred

Two Way Street Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1981

Two-Way Street Act - Imposes an import parity fee, in addition to other fees already imposed, on automobiles imported into the United States from Japan. Establishes a Parity Fee Commission to determine the size of the parity fee. Permits persons who build cars in the United States to import one car from Japan without paying the parity fee for each car built by such a person in the United States. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Commission. Authorizes appropriations.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 222 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution directs the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to immediately conduct a study and report to Congress on steps which can be taken to correct the benefit disparity known as the notch problem, in order to insure equitable and fair treatment for those who have based their retirement plans on benefit levels which have existed for the past decade.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1981

Declares that the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services should immediately study and report to Congress on ways to correct the benefit disparity caused by the 1977 changes in the social security retirement benefit formula.

Bill· HRH.R. 4952 (97th)referred

A bill to provide states the option of implementing motor vehicle inspection and maintenance programs to meet legal requirements until such time that the Congress modifies or reaffirms the provisions in the Clean Air Act relating to motor vehicle inspection and maintenance.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981

Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring that State implementation plans for meeting the national primary ambient air quality standard provide for periodic inspection and testing of motor vehicles until the Congress modifies or reaffirms Clean Air Act provisions relating to motor vehicle inspection and maintenance.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 269 (97th)passed

A resolution calling upon the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to permit the emigration of Yuli Kosharovsky and his immediate family to Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981

Condemns the treatment of Yuli Kosharovsky and his family by the Soviet Union. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should express U.S. opposition to the refusal of the Soviet Union to permit Kosharovsky and his family to emigrate to Israel; (2) the Soviet Union should comply with international agreements and with its constitution by permitting the Kosharovsky's to emigrate; and (3) the Soviet Union should end its persecution of persons seeking to emigrate and its denial of basic religious, civil, and human rights to Jews.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 218 (97th)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the imprisonment and treatment by the Government of the Soviet Union of Mart Niklus, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) continue to express U.S. opposition to the imprisonment of Mart Niklus; (2) urge the Soviet Union to permit Niklus to emigrate; and (3) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will consider the extent to which countries honor their commitments under international law when evaluating U.S. relations with such countries.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 219 (97th)open

A concurrent resolution calling upon the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to end the current policies of Jewish emigration discrimination and anti-Semitism.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981

Expresses the sense of the Congress that policies of Jewish emigration discrimination and anti-Semitism are morally reprehensible. Urges the President to tell the Soviet Union that the United States opposes these policies and wants emigration restrictions on Soviet Jews removed.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 215 (97th)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the imprisonment and treatment by the Government of the Soviet Union of Alexander Paritsky and his family.

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1981

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) express U.S. opposition to the imprisonment of Alexander Paritsky; (2) urge the Soviet Union to release him from prison, to stop harassing him and his family, and to permit him and his family to emigrate; and (3) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will consider the extent to which countries honor their commitments under international law when evaluating U.S. relations with such countries.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 348 (97th)enacted

A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a special gold medal to Her Majesty Queen Beatrix in recognition of the 1982 Bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic and trade relations between the Netherlands and the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 1981

Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a specially struck gold medal to Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in recognition of the bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic and trade relations between the Netherlands and the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to coin and sell bronze duplicates of such medal. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 4786 (97th)referred

Bankruptcy Improvements Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1981

Bankruptcy Improvements Act of 1981 - Amends title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy) to establish an eligibility test for liquidation bankruptcy relief based on the individual petitioner's ability to pay a reasonable portion of his debts out of future income. Permits the court to dismiss a bankruptcy case under chapter 7 (liquidation) upon the motion of any party in interest filed not later than 30 days after the meeting of creditors, and after notice and a hearing, if the debtor is ineligible for relief under such title. Requires the bankruptcy judge to preside at any meeting of creditors and to perform such additional judicial duties any may be required. Declares that the value of the creditor's interest in the estate's interest in such property shall be determined in light of the purpose of the valuation and of the proposed disposition or use of such property, and in conjunction with any hearing on such disposition or use or on a plan affecting such creditor's interest. Declares that the value of consumer goods which the debtor seeks to redeem in liquidation shall be presumed to be the established resale market price, if such market exists. Requires the debtor in bankruptcy cases to file a statement of income and expenses. Requires the debtor, if the debtor's schedule of assets and liabilities includes consumer debts which are secured by property of the estate, to file and serve upon each creditor holding such security and the trustee, a statement expressing the debtor's intention with respect to retention or surrender of the collateral. Requires the debtor, at or before the meeting of creditors provided for by such title, to perform his intention with regard to such secured creditors. Repeals the provisions concerning exempt property and makes the States responsible for establishing exemptions to bankruptcy proceedings. Makes any debt which was incurred on or within 90 days before the date of the filing of a petition under such title nondischargeable. Allows creditors to enforce liens which have not been voided in bankruptcy. Permits reaffirmation of consumer debts subject to the debtor's right to rescind any such agreement within 60 days or until a discharge is received, whichever occurs later, by giving a written notice of rescission to the creditor. Declares that at the meeting of creditors the court shall inform the debtor of the nature and effect of a discharge. Eliminates the trustee's power to avoid liens or recover payments made within 90 days of filing petition in bankruptcy (within one year in the case of an insider) unless the creditor had reasonable cause to believe the debtor was insolvent. Permits the court, upon notice and hearing, to require a creditor to accept payments in redemption of the value of a claim secured by a nonpossessory, nonpurchase money security interest in tangible personal property, over a reasonable period not to exceed five years, if such tangible personal property consists of specified objects. Allows a creditor, upon 10 days notice to the debtor and codebtor, to collect any portion of a debt from the codebtor which is not being paid by the debtor through the adjustment of debts of such debtor with a regular income. Requires payments under an adjustment of debts payment plan to commence at the time of the filing of the plan. Provides for the return of such funds after deducting the costs of administration if no plan is confirmed. Provides for the separate classification of co-debtor claims and non-dischargeable claims and authorizes payment of them under an adjustment of debts payment plan. Allows a debtor to choose such a repayment plan of up to five years. Bases such repayment upon the debtor's ability to repay out of future income after taking into account the basic living necessities for the debtor and dependents. Provides for an early discharge of debts where at least 70 percent of all allowed unsecured claims are paid. Permits a hardship discharge of otherwise non-dischargeable debts to the extent the debtor attempted to pay such debts under an adjustment of debts payment plan.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 205 (97th)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to violations of human rights by the Soviet Union in the Ukraine.

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1981

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) proclaim the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Ukrainian Public Group to Promote the Implementation of the Helsinki Accords as a day honoring that Group; and (2) ask the Soviet Union to release the jailed members of the Group and to cease persecuting and jailing Ukrainian citizens seeking their rights.

Bill· HRH.R. 4773 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to remove the social security trust funds from the unified budget.

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 1981

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the inclusion of the receipts and disbursements of the social security trust funds (the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund) in the totals of the Federal budget and exempt them from any general statutory limitation on Federal budget outlays, beginning with fiscal year 1983.

Bill· HRH.R. 4751 (97th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to suspend the payment of benefits thereunder to inmates of penal institutions.

United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1981

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the payment of title II benefits to an incarcerated felon during any month of confinement. Treats the benefits withheld as having been paid to the felon for purposes of the payment of benefits to other persons so entitled on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of the felon.

Bill· HRH.R. 4733 (97th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to terminate the payment of benefits thereunder to inmates of penal institutions.

United States · United States Congress · 13 October 1981

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the payment of title II benefits to an incarcerated felon during any month of confinement. Treats the benefits withheld as having been paid to the felon for purposes of the payment of benefits to other persons so entitled on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of the felon.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 243 (97th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the need to continue the tax incentives for energy conservation and renewable energy sources.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code which provide incentives for energy conservation and development of renewable energy sources should not be repealed or amended to reduce such incentives.

Bill· HRH.R. 4686 (97th)open

A bill to eliminate the new eligibility requirements for receipt of unemployment compensation by ex-service members which were added by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 and to provide certain limitations on the amount of unemployment compensation payable to ex-service members.

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1981

Allows individuals who voluntarily leave military service to receive unemployment compensation based on such service. Increases from 365 to 730 days the length of continuous military service needed to qualify as employment for purposes of unemployment compensation. Delays an ex-service member's entitlement until the fifth week after discharge or release from the service. Limits an ex-service member's total entitlement to no more than 13 weeks of benefits.

Bill· HRH.R. 4673 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to facilitate enforcement of provisions requiring suspension of benefits to inmates of prisons and other public institutions by ensuring the availability of necessary information from Federal instrumentalities.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1981

Amends titiles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to require Federal agencies to give to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon request, the names and social security account numbers of disability or SSI benefit recipients who are inmates of penal institutions.

Bill· HRH.R. 4657 (97th)referred

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1981

National Commission on Down Syndrome Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the President's Committee on Mental Retardation, and other concerned organizations, to establish a National Commission on Down Syndrome to formulate a long-range plan for the study, prevention, and treatment of Down Syndrome. Requires a final report to the President and the Congress within 12 months after the Commission is organized. Requires the Secretary to submit a related budget analysis to specified congressional committees. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report. Authorizes specified appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 4629 (97th)referred

A bill to establish a trust fund which is financed from revenues from the windfall profit tax and which is used as a reserve for the Social Security Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1981

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to establish in the Treasury the Social Security Reserve Trust Fund. Appropriates to the Trust Fund for each fiscal year 25 percent of the revenues from the windfall profit tax for such year. Limits the aggregate amount appropriated to the Trust Fund to $50,000,000,000 for all fiscal years. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Trust Fund amounts so appropriated at least quarterly. Creates a Board of Trustees to hold and manage the Trust Fund and report to Congress annually on the operation of the Trust Fund and whenever the Trust Fund amount is too small. Sets forth requirements for investment by the Trust Fund in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in federally guaranteed obligations. Directs the Secretary to transfer from the Trust Fund to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund such amounts as may be provided by appropriation Acts.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 234 (97th)referred

A resolution commending the Cultural Laureate Program.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1981

Commends the cultural laureate program and encourages establishment of the laureate in each of the States and in the Nation.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 233 (97th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should extend additional agricultural credits to Poland.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1981

Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the growing acceptance of principles of freedom and democracy in Poland. Commends the President for extending agricultural credits to Poland. Urges the President to extend additional credits to help relieve Poland's food shortages.

Bill· HRH.R. 4588 (97th)open

Hunger Prevention and African Food Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1981

Hunger Prevention and African Food Security Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the President to use at least half of the funds available for development assistance to provide assistance for persons living in absolute poverty as defined by specified standards. Requires special emphasis to be placed on alleviating hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa and particularly on facilitating the participation of women in food production in that region. Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to specify a minimum aggregate value of all famine relief agreements. Requires famine relief agreements to provide that at least one-fifth of the commodities made available for famine relief or funds generated from the sale of those commodities in participating countries shall be used to strengthen food distribution systems in famine-prone countries, especially those in Sub-Saharan Africa. Requires each such agreement to specify the measures taken to ensure that such commodities and funds benefit primarily the poor.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 231 (97th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, upon the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) administered by the ACTION Agency, the program should be commended for its success in providing meaningful opportunities for retired persons to serve their communities.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1981

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the retired senior volunteer program (RSVP), administered by the ACTION agency, should be commended upon its tenth anniversary for successfully providing meaningful opportunities for retired persons to render volunteer service in their communities.

Bill· HRH.R. 4535 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to deny any deduction or credit to any manufacturer of any breast milk substitute for any activity which is not consistent with the International Code of Marketing of Breast milk Substitutes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow any income tax deductions for activities of manufacturers of breastmilk substitutes which are inconsistent with the International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes as adopted by the World Health Organization. Reduces the amount of the foreign tax credit of manufacturers who violate such Code.