Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1]

An amendment to require the Department of Defense to submit to Congress by 4/15/84 a report on the cost savings since 1/1/81, of conversion to contractor operation of commercial or industrial type functions of DOD which had previously been performed by DOD civilian military personnel.

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An amendment to prohibit the Navy from carrying out a demonstration test of an electromagnetic pulse in the Chesapeake Bay in FY 1987.

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An amendment to specify that one of the demonstration projects of alternative or beneficially modified habitats for fish and wildlife "be the construction of a reef for fish habitat in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland". The amendment adds the Chesapeake Bay project to the list of such projects.

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An amendment to prohibit the Navy from using funds in the bill to conduct electromagnetic pulse testing in the Chesapeake Bay or its tributaries.

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An amendment providing for an annual report on cost savings under contracting out procedures. The amendment sets out matters to be covered by the report.

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An amendment to eliminate the 8.6 million dollars provided for the consolidation of FAA flight service stations.

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Wetlands Conservation and Management Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1990

Wetlands Conservation and Management Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to revise provisions concerning permits for dredged or fill material. Prohibits, unless such activity is undertaken pursuant to a permit issued by the Secretary of the Army: (1) the discharge of dredged or fill material into U.S. waters; (2) the draining or excavation of wetlands; and (3) the burning of vegetation on wetlands for purposes of altering the biological character of such wetlands. Authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for such activities. Sets forth permit application procedures. Requires the Secretary, upon receiving applications, to: (1) classify as Type A wetlands wetlands that are of critical significance to the long-term conservation of the ecosystem of which they are a part and which meet specified requirements; (2) classify as Type B wetlands wetlands that provide habitat for a significant population of avian, aquatic, or terrestrial wildlife or provide other ecologically significant wetlands functions; and (3) classify as Type C wetlands wetlands that serve limited ecological functions or that serve such functions but exist in such abundance that regulation of activities is not necessary to conserve wetlands values and functions. Directs the Secretary to notify a permit applicant of the classification and advise such applicant of the right to seek a classification modification. Sets forth provisions concerning modifications. Permits owners of interests in Type A wetlands to seek compensation for the fair market value of such lands. Provides that title for such lands shall pass to the United States upon acceptance of an offer for compensation. Deems such takings to be takings of surface interests in lands only unless the Secretary determines that the exploration for, or development of, oil and gas or mineral interests is not compatible with conservation of the surface interests in lands that have been classified as Type A wetlands. Authorizes the Secretary to classify such interests as Type A wetlands and to notify the owner that he may receive compensation. Sets forth provisions concerning court jurisdiction and remedies for taking of interests. Requires the Secretary to deny a permit authorizing activities in Type A wetlands unless: (1) such activities can be undertaken with de minimis alteration or surface disturbance; (2) there are overriding public interest concerns that require use of the lands for purposes other than conservation; or (3) the proposed use of the land will result in overall environmental benefits. Authorizes the Secretary to issue a permit for activities in Type B wetlands subject to conditions that ensure that the watershed or aquatic ecosystem of which such wetlands are a part does not suffer loss or degradation of wetlands values or functions. Imposes requirements for mitigation when such activities result in the permanent loss or degradation of Type B wetlands. Directs the Secretary to establish a mitigation banking program in each State to ensure compensation for loss and degradation of wetlands. Requires the primary objective of such programs to be to provide for the restoration, enhancement, or creation of ecologically significant wetlands on an ecosystem basis. Sets forth requirements of such programs. Permits activities in Type C wetlands to be undertaken without specified authorization. Authorizes the Secretary to issue general permits on a State, regional, or nationwide basis for activities in Type B wetlands if such activities are similar in nature and will not result in the significant loss of ecologically significant wetlands values and functions. Exempts specified activities from this Act's requirements. Permits States or political subdivisions to submit land management plans for identified wetlands for the Secretary's approval. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to establish standards that govern the delineation of lands as wetlands. Requires the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to undertake a project to identify and classify U.S. wetlands. Provides for public participation in such project and makes information concerning identification and classification available to the public. Authorizes the Secretary to commence civil actions for permit violations. Prescribes civil penalties for such violations. Applies a specified exemption from permit requirements for discharges from the construction of Federal projects to activities in wetlands related to such projects. Authorizes States to administer permit programs for activities covered by this Act, subject to the Secretary's approval.

Designating the room numbered H-235 in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol as the "Lindy Claiborne Boggs Congressional Women's Reading Room".

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 1990

Designates the room numbered H-235 in the House of Representatives wing of the Capitol as the Lindy Claiborne Boggs Congressional Women's Reading Room.

Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1990

Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit multicandidate political committees or separate segregated funds of certain organizations or corporations which are controlled by foreign persons from making any contributions or expenditures with respect to an election for Federal office. Directs the Federal Election Commission to require reporting of ownership interest percentages and to list them. Prohibits foreign nationals from participating in the decisionmaking process of domestic organizations engaged in Federal, State, or local election-related activities. Establishes within the Federal Election Commission a clearinghouse of public information regarding the political activities of foreign principals and their agents. Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require agents to file quarterly supplemental registration statements. Provides that a foreign principal's legal representative in U.S. courts may only be exempted from filing registration statements upon the submission of an affirmative request for such exemption. Establishes civil penalties for violation of the registration requirements.

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1990

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain within EPA a Chesapeake Bay Liaison Office to support the Chesapeake Executive Council in the following areas: (1) supporting and coordinating Federal, State, and local efforts to improve the water quality and living resources of the Chesapeake Bay; (2) assisting Bay program signatories in implementing specific action plans to carry out responsibilities under the Chesapeake Bay Agreement; (3) collecting and making available information on the Bay's environmental quality and living resources; and (4) coordinating the monitoring and data collection program to assess the impact of environmental changes on the Bay. Requires the Administrator and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to implement science, research, monitoring, and data collection activities supporting the Chesapeake Bay Program. Sets forth responsibilities of the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with respect to the Chesapeake Bay. Directs the Administrators to ensure that projects for which funds are requested have undergone peer review. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the EPA Administrator to implement the Comprehensive Basinwide Toxics Reduction Strategy to achieve a multijurisdictional approach for reducing toxic inputs to Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. Directs the Administrator to: (1) undertake research and monitoring to improve understanding of intermedia transfers and the eventual fate and biological effects of toxics within the Bay watershed; and (2) implement toxics reduction and prevention programs. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the EPA Administrator to expedite the development of a Chesapeake Bay watershed land use data base to provide information to plan for and manage growth and development and associated impacts on the Chesapeake Bay system. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the EPA Administrator to establish a demonstration program to address problems associated with urban and suburban runoff. Sets forth program requirements. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the EPA Administrator, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service to implement a living resources program for the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed to meet commitments in the Chesapeake Bay Agreement. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the EPA Administrator to study and report to the Congress on the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, Chesapeake Bay Program management strategies, and the Chesapeake Bay restoration program. Authorizes appropriations. Extends the authorizations of appropriations for the Chesapeake Bay Program and related interstate development plan grants through FY 1994.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a 100 percent tax on income from frozen Iraqi assets.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1990

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a 100 percent tax on income from frozen Iraqi assets. Authorizes the President to modify such tax if the armed forces of Iraq withdraw from Kuwait within the time and in the manner determined by the President.

To designate November 2, 1990, as a national day of prayer for members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held in the Middle East, and for their families.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1990

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should declare November 2, 1990, a national day of prayer for: (1) members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held hostage in the Middle East, and for their families; and (2) American and Iraqi authorities to bring about a just resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis.

Providing for furloughed employees compensation.

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1990

Requires Federal employees furloughed as a result of the lapse in appropriations from midnight October 5, 1990, until the enactment of House Joint Resolution 666 to be compensated at their standard rate of compensation for the period during which the lapse in appropriations occurred.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide greater flexibility for rollovers from qualified employer pension plans.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1990

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise provisions concerning rollovers from qualified employer pension plans. Allows the tax-free rollover of savings into individual retirement accounts. Makes this Act effective for distributions made after December 31, 1986.

Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1990

Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) relating to: (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy; (2) observation and assessment; (3) ocean and coastal management; and (4) Great Lakes research. Authorizes appropriations to the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research for research on methods to control and eradicate harmful exotic species in the Great Lakes, including the zebra mussel. Authorizes appropriations, pursuant to specified provisions of the National Sea Grant College Program Act, for priority oyster disease research. Authorizes appropriations to the National Sea Grant College Program for technical assistance to Pacific Island nations on marine-related problems in aquaculture, fisheries, coastal resource management, communications, and education, through the Pacific Island Network. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for NOAA activities relating to: (1) executive direction and administration; (2) acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities; (3) marine services; and (4) aircraft services. Prohibits using amounts appropriated under this Act for activities authorized under the Deep Sea Hard Mineral Resources Act, the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act, or the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. Prohibits the Secretary from reprogramming amounts appropriated under the authority of this Act without advance notice to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Freezes prices, notwithstanding specified Federal law, on nautical charts or other nautical products of NOAA. Establishes within NOAA the Cooperative Institute of Fisheries Oceanography, in partnership with Duke University and the Consolidated University of North Carolina. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to acquire real property and improvements in the Newport News-Norfolk, Virginia, area for consolidation of NOAA. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the status and modernization needs of the NOAA fleet and the funding required to meet those needs; and (2) a plan for the movement of National Marine Fisheries Service facilities on Kodiak Island, Alaska, to an alternative location within Kodiak Island Borough. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and provide other financial and technical assistance to States to develop geographic information systems relating to lands and waters within the coastal zone. Directs the Secretary to develop a standard format and guidelines for such systems.

Telephone Consumer Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1990

Telephone Consumer Assistance Act - Directs the Federal Communications Commission to establish a system to regulate audiotext services to protect consumers. Prohibits interstate telecommunications carriers from carrying audiotext services that fail to include: (1) specified disclosure messages describing the service, cost, and option to hang up; (2) a requirement that any bypass mechanism allowing frequent callers to avoid listening to the disclosure message be disabled after any significant price change; (3) equipment that stops the assessment of charges upon disconnection, automatically disconnects after one cycle of the program, and automatically disconnects interactive programs if no activity occurs within a specified time period; and (4) arrangements with local exchange carriers to prohibit disconnection of telephone service because of nonpayment of audiotext charges. Requires such carriers to: (1) grant callers the option to avoid audiotext charges caused by unauthorized use or misunderstanding of the charges applied; (2) offer callers the option of blocking access to audiotext services; (3) include a signal alerting callers to the passage of time; (4) establish a toll-free telephone number to answer questions and provide information on callers' rights and obligations with respect to such services; (5) include a specified disclosure statement to telephone subscribers; and (6) notify the appropriate State regulatory commission of the intent to provide audiotext services in the State and make available all audiotext access numbers. Sets forth requirements concerning advertising for audiotext services.

To amend the Act incorporating the American Legion so as to redefine eligiblity for membership therein.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1990

Amends Federal law to redefine eligibility for membership in the American Legion.

To extend for 2 years the transfer to certain railroad accounts of increases in revenue attributable to the Federal taxation of tier 2 railroad retirement benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1990

Amends the Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983 to extend for two years provisions for the transfer of tier 2 railroad retirement benefit taxation revenues from the general fund of the Treasury to the Railroad Retirement Account.

National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1990

National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990 - Prohibits profiteering with respect to essential commodities following a presidential declaration of a national economic emergency. Establishes criminal penalties and civil remedies for such profiteering (including disgorgement of all profits earned). Sets forth guidelines for the duration of a national economic emergency. Authorizes the Congress to terminate by passage of a joint resolution the designation of a national economic emergency or of the essential commodities with respect to which it exists. Provides for judicial review of the President's determination regarding either an emergency or essential commodities.

Coach and Athlete's Bill of Rights

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Coach and Athlete's Bill of Rights - Declares that no coach or player for a team associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) shall be suspended from the team or reprimanded for actions with respect to the team without access to procedural and substantive due process rules. States that no institution of higher education shall be suspended or prohibited from participating in intercollegiate athletics by the NCAA without access to due process rules. Directs the NCAA to adopt rules for procedural and substantive due process of law for individuals and institutions suspended or prohibited from intercollegiate athletics by such Association.

Federal Employees Assistance Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Federal Employees Assistance Act of 1990 - Authorizes Federal agencies to: (1) cover a portion of the costs incurred by a non-Government employer to retrain Federal employees who have been separated or who face separation from Government service due to a major reorganization, reduction in force, or transfer of function for placement with such employer; and (2) provide training to prepare such an employee for placement with a non-Government employer. Permits such employees, under regulations prescribed by the President, to waive payments of severance pay and to instead have such payments made to a non-Government employer that employs such individuals on a full-time basis for at least one year. Authorizes Federal agency heads to procure by contract the temporary or intermittent services provided by employment agencies to help find employment for such employees. Authorizes payment to Federal employees who are separated as a result of a major reorganization, reduction in force, or transfer of functions of relocation expense incurred to commence employment with a non-Government employer under certain conditions. Waives certain dual compensation prohibitions under the Civil Service and Federal Employees' Retirement Systems for an annuitant who is employed in a temporary position and whose annuity is based on a separation occurring because of a major reorganization, reduction in force, or transfer of function for the first 24 calendar months of such temporary service, unless the annuitant was employed in a Government position in which the annuitant was subject to such provisions before being placed in the temporary position involved. Limits the amount of pay (excluding premium pay) which any such annuitant may receive when aggregated with the annuity to the rate of basic pay last payable before separation from service.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the provisions permitting certain entities to elect a taxable year other than the required year.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the limitations on taxable years which may be elected by a partnership, S corporation, or personal service corporation. Provides that a change of taxable year shall not be treated as a termination of an election to have a taxable year other than the required taxable year unless such change is to a required taxable year. Provides that if such entities terminate such election, then they are not eligible to make another election before five taxable years have passed, without the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury. Sets forth circumstances for making such an election without the consent of the Secretary. Provides that any loss for the short period resulting from a change in election: (1) shall not be allowed as a carryback to any preceding taxable year (and shall not be taken into account by any partner of a partnership, or shareholder of an S corporation); and (2) shall be taken into account by the entity (or partner or shareholder) ratably over the first six taxable years beginning after the short period.

To declare September 1991 as "National Rice Month".

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Designates September 1991 as National Rice Month.

Designating October 17, 1990, as "National Drug-Free Schools and Communities Education and Awareness Day".

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Designates October 17, 1990, as National Drug-Free Schools and Communities Education and Awareness Day.

To designate the week of September 23 through 29, 1990, as "Religious Freedom Week".

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Designates the week of September 23, 1990, as Religious Freedom Week.

Expressing the House of Representatives' opposition to restriction or elimination of the Federal tax deduction for State and local income and property taxes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should retain the current Federal tax deduction for State and local income and property taxes.

Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Amendments of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1990

Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 to revise the procedures for verification of information produced by computer matching programs to: (1) remove verification of such information under Federal benefit programs as the alternative to the verification of such information in accordance with the requirements imposed by that Act; (2) change such requirements to investigation and confirmation of specific information relating to an individual that is used as a basis for an adverse action against the individual; (3) prevent imposition of the prohibitions with respect to payments under such benefit programs or other adverse actions until either the agency has independently verified the information or the appropriate Data Integrity Board determines in accordance with guidance required by this Act to be issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that the information is limited to identification and amount of benefits paid by the source agency under such a program and there is a high degree of confidence that the information provided to the recipient agency is accurate; (4) prevent such an imposition until the expiration of any time period established for the program by statute or regulation for contesting the agency's determination or, in the case of a program for which no such period is established, within 30 days of the mailing or receipt of a notice informing the individual of the opportunity to contest agency findings with respect to such information; and (5) remove provisions granting individuals such an opportunity to contest under the requirements governing a Federal benefit program. Provides that the verification requirement that the Data Integrity Board must determine that there is a high degree of confidence that the information provided to the recipient agency is accurate shall not apply to aid to families with dependent children, Medicaid, and food stamp programs until the earlier of: (1) the date on which the appropriate Board which administers that program determines that there is not a high degree of confidence that information provided by that agency is accurate; or (2) 30 days after the guidance issued by the OMB Director is published.

State Thrift Deposit Insurance Premium Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1990

State Thrift Deposit Insurance Premium Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to direct the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to determine and apportion among the States the cumulative cost of Federal assistance provided to State-chartered savings associations for case resolutions. Declares as "high risk" any State whose share of State resolution costs exceeds twice its share of 1980 State deposits. Mandates that each high risk State pay to the Savings Association Insurance Fund prescribed premiums reflecting such risk. Sets forth insurance termination procedures if a State fails to pay the required premium. Requires depositor notification of such insurance termination.

Designating August 6, 1990, as "Voting Rights Celebration Day".

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1990

Designates August 6, 1990, as Voting Rights Celebration Day.

FHA Protection and Homeownership Preservation Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1990

FHA Protection and Homeownership Preservation Act of 1990 - Amends the National Housing Act to limit the maximum amount of a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage principal to a property's appraised value. Sets forth periodic premium payment schedules. Limits FHA rebates on unearned premiums. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) insure that the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund attains specified capital ratios; (2) conduct annual Fund audits; and (3) adjust premiums as necessary. Authorizes periodic mortgage insurance safety premiums.

To amend title 10, United States Code, with respect to certain agreements entered into by the Department of the Navy.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1990

Deems the Department of the Navy to have had authority to enter into agreements with local governments before enactment of this Act for police, fire, and other civil services for the Department, notwithstanding Federal law prohibiting the Department of Defense from entering into contracts for the performance of firefighting and security-guard functions at any military installation or facility.

Rural Law Enforcement Drug Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1990

Rural Law Enforcement Drug Act of 1990 - Makes funds available from the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund to the Attorney General for the Rural Law Enforcement Drug Grant Program. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants of up to $50,000 each to rural law enforcement agencies in rural counties where the population does not exceed 25,000 for: (1) conduct of training programs for law enforcement officers; (2) acquisition of vehicles and communications and other equipment; (3) special prevention and education programs for children; and (4) other programs that will reduce drug use in the county. Requires the Attorney General to prescribe criteria for the allocation of grant amounts among applicants and to prescribe program requirements for such grants. Requires reports to the Attorney General describing grant activities.

Designating August 13 through 19, 1990, as "Home Health Aide Week".

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1990

Designates the week of August 13 through 19, 1990, as Home Health Aide Week.

Defense Environmental Activities Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1990

Defense Environmental Activities Act - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 for the armed forces and other agencies and activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) for environmental restoration, defense. Earmarks a specified amount of other funds appropriated to DOD for FY 1991 for carrying out environmental activities, including research and development for environmental purposes. Directs the Secretary of Defense to create a major force program category for environmental activities carried out by DOD for its five-year defense program. Requires funding levels for environmental activities of DOD to be included in the budget request for each of the five years. Requires the Secretary to make a certification and certain reports regarding program recommendations and budget proposals for environmental activities included in the environmental major force program category.

To authorize coastwise and Great Lakes documentation for the vessel Playpen.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1990

Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation for a named vessel.

To authorize fishery documentation for the vessel Paula Sue.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1990

Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation for a named vessel.

Designating the month of May 1991 as "National Trauma Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1990

Designates May 1991 as National Trauma Awareness Month.

To establish a Financial Services Crime Division in the Department of Justice.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1990

Establishes the Financial Services Crime Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ), to be headed by an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). Requires the AAG to be responsible for ensuring that all investigations and prosecutions are coordinated within DOJ to: (1) provide the greatest use of civil proceedings and forfeitures to attack the financial resources of those who have committed fraud or engaged in other criminal activity in or against the financial services industry; and (2) ensure that adequate resources are made available in connection with criminal investigations and prosecutions of fraud and other criminal activity in the industry. Establishes the position of Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Division. Designates all field offices established by the Attorney General for purposes of this Act as the Financial Services Crime Division Strike Forces. Requires the Division to coordinate its activities with other Federal agencies in the investigation and prosecution of crime in the financial services industry. Requires semiannual Division reports to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to reduce from 60 to 55 the age at which an individual who is otherwise eligible may be paid widow's or widower's insurance benefits, to provide benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age, and to repeal rules providing for actuarial reduction of widow's and widower's insurance benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1990

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to reduce the age of eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits from age 60 to age 55. Provides disability-based widow's and widower's insurance benefits without regard to the recipient's age. Eliminates the reduction of widow's and widower's insurance benefits on account of early retirement.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that, in recognition of the need to provide for child care or care for chronically dependent relatives, additional years may be disregarded in determining average annual earnings on which benefit amounts are based.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1990

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to disregard up to five additional years from the calculation of an individual's annual earnings for OASDI benefit computation purposes if such individual's earnings for each such additional year were less than $5,000 due to his or her need to care for a child or chronically dependent relative.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the combined earnings of a husband and wife during the period of their marriage shall be divided and shared between them for benefit purposes if they become divorced and they both elect such division and sharing.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1990

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide that the combined earnings of a couple which are attributable to the period of their marriage shall be divided and shared between them for OASDI eligibility and benefit purposes if they become divorced after at least three years of marriage and agree in writing to such division and sharing.

Designating February 16, 1991, as "Lithuanian Independence Day".

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1990

Designates February 16, 1991, as Lithuanian Independence Day.

Korean War Veterans Memorial Thirty-Eighth Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1990

Korean War Veterans Memorial Thirty-Eighth Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should recognize the 38th anniversary of the Korean War by minting and issuing a silver dollar coin. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue one-dollar silver coins to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the ending of the Korean War. Terminates such authority after December 31, 1991. Mandates that surcharges from the sale of such coins be used for the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

To designate the month of October 1990 as "Country Music Month".

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1990

Designates October 1990 as Country Music Month.

Designating October 1990 as "Polish American Heritage Month".

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1990

Designates October 1990 as Polish-American Heritage Month.

To designate July 1, 1990, as "National Ducks and Wetlands Day".

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1990

Designates July 1, 1990, as National Ducks and Wetlands Day.

Designating September 9 through 15, 1990, as "Rural Small Business Week".

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1990

Designates September 9 through 15, 1990, as Rural Small Business Week.

Designating July 22, 1990, as "Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Family Appreciation Day".

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1990

Designates July 22, 1990, as Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Family Appreciation Day.

Designating the third Sunday of August of 1990 as "National Senior Citizens Day".

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1990

Designates the third Sunday in August 1990 as National Senior Citizens Day.

To authorize and request the President to proclaim the 6th of July, 1990 as Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Day; a day to observe and commemorate the 90th anniversary of his birth.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1990

Designates July 6, 1990, as Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Day.