Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10]

An amendment specifying additional mitigating factors to those provided in the Gekas amendment to include 1) the defendant's lack of a significant prior criminal record, 2) the offense was committed under severe mental or emotional disturbance, 3) one or more co-defendants of equal culpability will not receive the death penelty. The amendment declares that no provision of the bill should be interpreted as requiring a court or jury to impose the death penalty. The amendment also requires the General Accounting office to conduct a study of the costs of implementing the death penalty.

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An amendment to add the provision that effective with the date of enactment of the bill the President "may remove a member of the Commission only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office." Aug 4, 83 Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 286 - 128 (Recorded Vote No: 323)...PART TWO An amendment to limit the extension of the Civil Rights Commission to five years.

United States · United States Congress

An amendment to increase funding for the Peace Corps by $25 million with 50 percent to be spent in FY '83, 30 percent in FY '84 and 20 percent in FY '85.

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An amendment providing for a land exchange, Santa Clara County Transit District, California. If the fair market value of the land received by the Transit authority exceeds the value of the land it transfers to the U.S. government, the difference is to be paid by the authority. The fair market value is to be determined by the Secretary who may place any restrictions deemed necessary to protect the U.S. interests.

United States · United States Congress

An amendment to eliminate the sectarian child care provisions in both the bill and the Stenholm substitute; the provisions permitting preferential hiring and admissions; the provisions permitting sectarian child care providers to require their employees to adhere to their religious tenets. The amendment prohibits the use of any federal funds under the Title XX program for any sectarian purpose, including sectarian worship or instruction, but permits religious organizations to receive federal child care funds, provided the program is non-sectarian. The amendment would prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion by child care providers in employment and admissions, but would not apply to employees already employed in sectarian programs even if they were hired on the basis of religious preference. Finally, the amendment provides that nothing in the bill or the substitute would supersede or modify any provision of a state constitution or state law that prohibits the expenditure of public funds in or by sectarian institutions.

United States · United States Congress

An amendment to state that declaratory judgements shall be vacated if after their issuance a final judgement against a state or its subdivisions has been rendered finding that a violation of voting rights on the basis of color or race has occurred anywhere in the territory of the state or subdivision in question.

United States · United States Congress

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should pursue negotiations with Russia as quickly as possible to achieve a START III agreement that reduces the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads to the lowest possible level, and no more than 2,000 each for the United States and Russia.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1994

Commends President Clinton and Russian President Yeltsin for agreeing in the summit that was held on September 27-28, 1994, to deactivate enough nuclear forces, once START II is ratified, to reach the levels provided years earlier than the treaty requires and to intensify dialogue regarding further reductions of remaining nuclear forces. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) pursue negotiations with Russia as quickly as possible to achieve a START III agreement that reduces the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads to the lowest possible level, but in no case more than 2,000 each for the United States and Russia; (2) discuss with other countries with nuclear capabilities the possibility of future negotiations to reduce the levels of nuclear weapons; and (3) initiate negotiations with Russia to seek to dismantle all tactical nuclear weapons in the Russian and U.S. arsenals.

Concerning United States support for the new South Africa.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1994

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) President Nelson Mandela of South Africa deserves the congratulations and support of the United States; (2) the United States shall remain engaged in the political and economic development of South Africa; (3) assistance to South Africa should continue to focus on such issues as job creation, housing, enterprise, development, education, democracy, and health; and (4) steps should be taken to increase trade, investment, and development in South Africa.

Ryan White CARE Reauthorization Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1994

Ryan White CARE Reauthorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990 (title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act) to limit the grant program for emergency relief for areas with substantial need for services to eligible areas with a population of at least 500,000 individuals. Requires an HIV health services planning council (which advises on the distribution of such grants) to be reflective of the demographics of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic in an eligible area, with particular consideration given to disproportionately affected and historically underserved groups. Revises the method of distributing such grants and extends authorized appropriations for them until FY 2000. Revises the care grant program that makes funds available for individuals and families with the HIV disease. Authorizes the award of supplemental grants to eligible entities to enhance community-based care, treatment, and supportive services through the development and operation of consortia and innovative approaches. Extends authorized appropriations for such grant program through FY 2000. Requires the establishment of grievance procedures to address allegations of egregious violations of title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate the planning and implementation of Federal HIV programs to facilitate the development of a complete continuum of HIV-related services for individuals with HIV disease and those at risk of such disease. Extends authorized appropriations for early intervention services until FY 2000. Extends authorized appropriations until FY 2000 for grants for coordinated services and access to research for children, youth, women, and families (formerly known as demonstration grants for research and services for pediatric patients regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Makes appropriations available for special projects of the national significance program to award direct grants to public and nonprofit private entities to fund special programs for the care and treatment of individuals with HIV disease.

Designating October 19, 1994, as "National Mammography Day".

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1994

Designates October 19, 1994, as National Mammography Day.

Designating the week beginning October 16, 1994, as "National Penny Charity Week".

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1994

Designates the week beginning October 16, 1994, as National Penny Charity Week.

Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1994

Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 - Renames the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 and makes the following changes. Provides that: (1) the initial membership of the Commission shall be the members of the Commission on the day before the enactment of this Act, and thereafter persons shall continue to be appointed to vacancies according to a specified formula; and (2) the term of each member shall be six years and the current staggering of terms shall continue. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; (2) removal of members; and (3) a quorum. Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud, of the right of U.S. citizens to vote and have votes counted; and (2) study and collect information relating to, make appraisals of, serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to, and prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice. Specifies that nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control to study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for information about Federal laws and policies regarding abortion. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) reports; (2) advisory committees; (3) hearings and ancillary matters; and (4) administrative provisions. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates such Act on September 30, 1995.

Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1994

Captive Exotic Animal Protection Act of 1994 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for the transport or possession of a confined exotic animal for purposes of allowing the killing or injuring of that animal for entertainment or the collection of a trophy.

Animal Experimentation Right To Know Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 August 1994

Animal Experimentation Right to Know Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to require annual reports from research facilities concerning animal experimentation and testing to include information regarding: (1) where animals used were obtained; (2) an accurate count of all animals of all species used in experiments; and (3) the general purposes of the animal experimentation program of the facility. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a system for release to the public of information regarding where animals used for experimentation were obtained. Directs the Secretary of Defense to submit to the Congress an annual report on the animal experimentation programs of the Department of Defense, including in-depth profiles of animal research conducted at each Department facility. Requires the initiation of alternative research methods which would phase out and reduce the use of animals in Department research. Directs the Secretary to appoint an ombudsman for animal issues at each Department research facility. Requires an annual report to the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the President to appoint a panel of biomedical and animal care experts to investigate the animal use and care programs of the Department.

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1994

Amends the Federal criminal code to require a telecommunications carrier to ensure that its services or facilities that provide a customer or subscriber with the ability to originate, terminate, or direct communications are capable of: (1) isolating and enabling the Government to intercept all of the subscriber's wire and electronic communications over such facilities concurrently with their transmission or at any later time acceptable to the Government; (2) isolating and enabling the Government to access call-identifying information (CII) that is reasonably available to the carrier except that, with regard to information acquired solely pursuant to the authority for pen registers and trap and trace devices, such CII shall not include any information that may disclose the physical location of the subscriber (except to the extent that the location may be determined from the telephone number); (3) delivering intercepted communications and CII to the Government in a format such that they may be transmitted by federally procured facilities or services to a location other than the premises of the carrier; and (4) facilitating authorized communications interceptions and CII access unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with any subscriber's telecommunications service in a manner that protects the privacy and security of communications and CII not authorized to be intercepted and information regarding the Government's interception of communications and CII access. Exempts information services and services or facilities that support the transport or switching of communications for the sole purpose of interconnecting telecommunications carriers or private networks. Provides that this Act does not authorize law enforcement agencies or officers to: (1) require any specific design of features or system configurations to be adopted by providers of wire or electronic communication service, manufacturers of telecommunications equipment, or providers of telecommunications support services; or (2) prohibit the adoption of any feature or service by such entities. Prohibits a carrier from being responsible for decrypting or ensuring the Government's ability to decrypt any communication encrypted by a subscriber or customer, unless the encryption was provided by the carrier and the carrier possesses the information to decrypt the communications. Allows a carrier, in emergency or exigent circumstances, to fulfill its responsibilities of delivering intercepted communications and CII to the Government by allowing monitoring at its premises if that is the only means of accomplishing the interception or access. Provides that when a mobile carrier that has been providing assistance to the Government pursuant to a court order or lawful authorization for the interception of wire or electronic communications or CII access, hands off a communication to another service area or provider, that carrier must inform the Government of such provider. Requires the Attorney General to publish in the Federal Register and notify appropriate carrier associations, standard-setting organizations, and fora of: (1) the estimated maximum capacity required to accommodate all of the communication interceptions, pen registers, and trap and trace devices that Government agencies authorized to conduct electronic surveillance may conduct and use simultaneously; and (2) the number of communication interceptions, pen registers, and trap and trace devices representing a portion of such maximum capacity that such agencies may conduct and use simultaneously after four years after the enactment of this Act. Requires a carrier: (1) within three years after publication of such notice or within four years after the enactment of this Act, whichever is later, to ensure that its systems are capable of expanding to such maximum capacity and of accommodating simultaneously such number of such interceptions and devices; and (2) after such date, to ensure that it can accommodate increases in the number of such interceptions and devices that authorized agencies may seek to conduct and use, up to the maximum capacity requirement. Requires: (1) the Attorney General to periodically notify carriers of any necessary increases in the maximum capacity requirement; and (2) the carriers, within three years after receiving such notice, to ensure that their systems are capable of expanding to such maximum capacity. Requires a carrier to ensure that any court ordered or lawfully authorized interception of communications or CII access effected within its switching premises can be activated only with the affirmative intervention of a carrier officer or employee. Requires manufacturers of telecommunications transmission and switching equipment and providers of telecommunications support services to make available to the carriers using their equipment or services such necessary modifications as are necessary to permit such carriers to comply with this Act. Provides that the absence of technical requirements or standards for implementing the assistance capability requirements shall not: (1) preclude a carrier, manufacturer, or services provider from deploying a technology of service; or (2) relieve such individuals of the imposed obligations. Allows, under specified conditions, government agencies or persons to petition the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish technical requirements or standards that: (1) meet the assistance capability requirements; (2) protect the privacy and security of unauthorized interception of communications; and (3) serve the U.S. policy to encourage the provision of new technologies and services to the public. Specifies conditions for extensions of the deadline for carriers to comply with this Act. Authorizes a court that issues a surveillance order to direct: (1) a carrier to comply with this Act; and (2) a provider of support services to the carrier or the manufacturer of the carrier's transmission or switching equipment to furnish modifications necessary for the carrier to comply. Authorizes the Attorney General to apply for, and the appropriate U.S. district court to issue, an order directing that a carrier, a manufacturer of its equipment, or a provider of its support services comply with this Act only if the court finds that: (1) alternative technologies, capabilities, or the facilities of another carrier are not reasonably available to law enforcement for implementing the interception of communications of CII access; and (2) compliance with the requirements of this Act is reasonably achievable through the application of available technology to the feature or service at issue or would have been reasonably achievable if timely action had been taken. Requires the Attorney General to reimburse carriers for all reasonable costs directly associated with: (1) the modifications performed by carriers before the effective date of the assistance capabilities requirements; (2) meeting the maximum capacity requirements; or (3) expanding existing facilities to accommodate simultaneously the prescribed number of interceptions, pen registers, and trap and trace devices. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 5) Revises the definition of "wire and electronic communication" for purposes of provisions prohibiting interception thereof to include the radio portion of a cordless telephone communication that is transmitted between the cordless telephone handset and the base unit. Imposes a fine of up to $500 upon any person who intentionally intercepts such communication. (Sec. 6) Revises the definition of a radio communication that is "readily accessible to the general public" to exclude an electronic communication. (Sec. 7) Imposes a fine and a one year's imprisonment upon a person who intentionally intercepts radio communications that are transmitted using modulation techniques the essential parameters of which have been withheld from the public with the intention of preserving the privacy of such communication. (Sec. 8) Permits interception of electronic communications by an electronic service provider in the normal course of business to render services or to protect rights of property. (Sec. 9) Prohibits the use, production, or possession of an altered telecommunication instrument, a scanning receiver, or hardware or software used to alter such instruments to obtain unauthorized access to telecommunications services. Imposes 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of $50,000 or twice the value obtained by the offense. (Sec. 10) Directs a provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service to disclose to a governmental entity the name, billing address, and length of service of a subscriber to, or customer of, such service and the types of services the subscriber or customer utilizes if the entity uses an administrative subpoena authorized by a Federal or State statute or a Federal or State grand jury or trial subpoena. Requires the governmental entity to offer specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the contents of a wire or electronic communication or the records or other information sought by the entity are relevant and material to an ongoing criminal investigation before a court order may be issued for disclosure of such information. Requires a Government agency authorized to install and use a pen register under this Act or under State law to use technology reasonably available to it that restricts the recording or decoding of electronic or other impulses to the dialing and signalling information utilized in call processing.

Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1994

Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue five-dollar gold coins and one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the scientific, educational, and cultural significance of the Smithsonian Institution. Mandates that: (1) all but a certain portion of surcharges received from coin sales be paid by the Secretary to the Smithsonian Institution to support programming related to the 150th anniversary and general activities of the Smithsonian Institution; and (2) a certain portion of such surcharges be dedicated to supporting the operation and activities of the National Numismatic Collection at the National Museum of American History.

Concerning deployment of United States Armed Forces in Haiti.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1994

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President is: (1) required to obtain the prior approval of the Congress before U.S. armed forces may undertake offensive military action against the military leadership of Haiti in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 940; and (2) recognized as having the inherent authority to use such forces to protect or evacuate U.S. citizens from imminent danger or for humanitarian purposes.

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the announcement of the Japanese Food Agency that it does not intend to fulfill its commitment to purchase 75,000 metric tons of United States rice.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1994

Expresses the sense of the Congress disapproving of the Japanese Food Agency's decision not to fulfill its commitment to purchase 75,000 metric tons of U.S. rice.

Fair Pay Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1994

Fair Pay Act of 1994 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in payment of wages on the basis of sex, race, or national origin. Requires such nondiscriminatory equal pay for equivalent jobs with the same employer, unless the differential payment is made pursuant to a system of seniority, merit, or production quality or quantity based earnings. Prohibits discrimination against an employee for exercising rights under this Act. Directs the court, in actions brought for violations of this Act, to allow expert fees as part of the costs, in addition to any other remedies awarded to prevailing plaintiffs. Allows such actions to be maintained as class actions. Requires employers to keep records and file annual reports with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) necessary for enforcement of this Act. Provides that such reports' contents shall be public information. Directs the EEOC to carry out a research, education, and technical assistance program for employers, labor organizations, and the general public concerning effective means available to implement this Act.

To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from transferring any national forest system lands in the Angeles National Forest in California out of Federal ownership for use as a solid waste landfill.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1994

Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from transferring any national forest system lands in the Angeles National Forest in California for use as a solid waste landfill.

To state the sense of Congress on the production, possession, transfer, and use of antipersonnel landmines, to place a moratorium on United States production of antipersonnel landmines, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1994

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should seek an international agreement prohibiting the production, possession, transfer, and use of antipersonnel landmines; and (2) a moratorium by the United States on the purchase and production of antipersonnel landmines would encourage other nations to adopt similar measures. Prohibits the U.S. Government from purchasing or producing such landmines effective 90 days after this Act's enactment date. Continues such moratorium for one year from this Act's enactment date. Urges the President to encourage other nations which are major producers of such landmines to adopt similar moratoria. Authorizes the President to extend the moratorium if other nations have adopted similar moratoria. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense for: (1) humanitarian activities relating to the clearing and disarming of landmines and the protection of civilians from landmines; and (2) contributions to United Nations funds and nongovernmental organizations to support such activities. Directs the Administrator of the Agency for International Development and the Secretary of State to submit to the Congress a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the social, economic, and environmental costs and effects of antipersonnel landmines. Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to the Congress on the total number of members of the armed forces killed or wounded by antipersonnel landmines during World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, and the Persian Gulf War.

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1994

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1994 - Urges the President to seek agreement with governments that trade with the United States to secure an international ban on trade in products of child labor. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to identify foreign industries that: (1) do not comply with national laws prohibiting child labor; (2) utilize child labor in the export of products; and (3) have on a continuing basis exported such products to the United States. Authorizes any person to file a petition with the Secretary requesting that a particular foreign industry and its host country be identified. Requires the Secretary, before making such identification, to: (1) consult with the United States Trade Representative and the Secretaries of State, Commerce, and the Treasury; (2) hold at least one public hearing for public comment; and (3) publish notice in the Federal Register that such identification is being considered and the time and place for public comment. (Sec. 5) Prohibits the importation of products which have been produced by child labor. (Sec. 6) Sets forth civil and criminal penalties. (Sec. 9) Authorizes approriations for a U.S. contribution to: (1) the International Labor Organization for activities of the International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor; and (2) the United Nations Commission on Human Rights for activities relating to bonded child labor that are carried out by the Subcommittee and Working Group on Contemporary Forms of Slavery.

Fair International Standards in Trade (FIST) Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1994

Fair International Standards in Trade (FIST) Act - Authorizes the President to enter into a trade agreement only if it requires each country party to the agreement to: (1) adopt laws that afford internationally recognized worker rights to workers and that promote internationally recognized environmental standards in that country; and (2) treat as an actionable unfair trade practice the denial of such rights and standards as a means for such country to gain a competitive trade advantage.

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1994

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including employing authorities of the House of Representatives, employing offices of the Senate, and instrumentalities of the Congress. Declares that: (1) this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's partner; and (2) a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits quotas and preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities); (2) the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans. Provides for enforcement. Disallows State and Federal immunity. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants.