Rep. Evans, Cooper [R-IA-3]

An amendment to the Carney substitute amendment as amended by the Fuqua amendment. The amendment adds a new section providing for a Senior Environmental Assistance Program. The Director of the EPA is to use existing older American employment programs to develop this program to carry out the provisions of the Act. The program is to supplement, and not supplant, existing jobs.

United States · United States Congress

An amendment to require the EPA with projects that have a variety of designs to conduct the design and efforts in a manner that leads to sound design decisions at reasonable costs. To effect this the agency is 1) discourage duplicative studies and reviews, 2) encourage use of engineering and economic data and conclusions in existence from other projects, 3) encourage procedures that allow early elimination of unattractive designs, and 4) see that study and design costs are reasonable and in line with engineering and work industry standards for comparable work.

United States · United States Congress

An amendment to provide that when a producer samples, turns, moves or replaces grain or any other commodity which is security for a CCC producer loan or is held under a reserve program, and does so in violation of law or regulation, the county ASCS committee may forgive some or all of the penalties and requirements normally imposed on him for the violation. The committee must conclude the violation was inadvertent, accidental, done by lack of knowledge or understanding of the law or regulation, or done to prevent spoilage; and it must conclude that the action did not harm or damage the rights of any party. The committee must certify that a majority of its members makes these findings to the state ASCS committee.

United States · United States Congress

An amendment to expand from simply banks to any financial institution which is insured by the FDIC or the FSLIC those which may cash food stamps from retail stores.

United States · United States Congress

An amendment to add that the Secretary of Agriculture is to continue, during crop years 1982 through 1985, the Federal Crop Insurance Pilot Program of making crop insurance available at selected county offices of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. This is to provide data on the comparative cost of selling and servicing crop insurance by various delivery systems. A report on the comparative cost is to be submitted to Congress by February 1, 1985.

United States · United States Congress

A resolution affirming the intent of the 99th Congress to oppose any increase in individual or corporate tax rates, or the reduction or elimination of deductions and credits without corresponding tax rate reductions, and calling on the 100th Congress to adopt such policy.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1986

Affirms the intent of the Ninety-ninth Congress to oppose any increase in individual or corporate tax rates, or the reduction or elimination of deductions and credits without corresponding tax rate reductions. Calls upon the One hundredth Congress to adopt such a policy.

A bill to amend the Reclamation Projects Act of 1939 to require the Secretary of the Interior to charge full cost for water delivered from any reclamation or irrigation project for the production of any surplus program crop.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1986

Amends the Reclamation Projects Act of 1939 to require the Secretary of the Interior to charge full cost for the delivery of water used in the production of any surplus agricultural commodity.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning October 6, 1986, as "National Children's Television Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 14 August 1986

Designates the week beginning October 6, 1986, as National Children's Television Awareness Week.

A joint resolution to request that the entertainment industry take certain steps to assist in the national war against illegal drugs.

United States · United States Congress · 14 August 1986

Requests the entertainment industry to: (1) refrain from producing material which glamorizes or encourages the use of illegal drugs; and (2) develop material which encourages the rejection of illegal drug usage.

A bill to amend the Grain Standards Act of 1916 to establish the policy of providing grain of high quality to both domestic and foreign buyers, and to better define the purpose of Official United States Standards for Grain.

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1986

Amends the Grain Standards Act of 1916 to declare that it is the policy of the United States to market high quality grain to domestic and foreign buyers. Defines the purposes of the official United States standards for grain.

Grain Quality Improvement Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1986

Grain Quality Improvement Act of 1986 - Amends the Grain Standards Act of 1916 to state that: (1) it is U.S. policy to provide quality grain to domestic and foreign buyers; and (2) the primary objective of the Official United States Standards for Grain is to certify grain quality as accurately as possible. Prohibits the recombination of dockage or foreign material with any grain marketed in or exported from the United States.

Optimal Grain Grading Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1986

Optimal Grain Grading Act of 1986 - Amends the United States Grain Standards Act to define the objectives of U.S. grain policy as: (1) defining uniform terms in order to facilitate grain marketing; (2) providing information on grain storability; (3) offering users end-product information; and (4) creating market place incentives for grain quality improvement. Establishes an "optimal grade" (for grain) based on minimal amounts of foreign material, and damaged and broken grain. Measures other grain by the deviation from such standard. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Grain Inspection Service to: (1) conduct a study of the need for and the availability of uniform end-use value tests for grain; (2) revise inspection and certification procedures accordingly; and (3) report to the Congress within one year.

A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to restore the limited circulation second-class rates of postage for copies of a publication mailed to counties adjacent to the county of publication, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1986

Authorizes the use of limited circulation postal rates for certain publications which are addressed for delivery within adjacent counties. Limits the number of copies of publications which may be mailed under such rates.

A joint resolution to designate the week of December 14, 1986, through December 20, 1986, as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1986

Designates the week of December 14 through December 20, 1986, as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week.

A bill to provide tax deductions to those who provide contributions of agricultural property for victims of natural disasters.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1986

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a charitable contribution deduction to farmers who donate agricultural products to assist victims of a drought, flood, or other natural disaster. Provides that the amount of the deduction shall equal the wholesale market value of such agricultural product.

A bill entitled: "The Export Enhancement Improvement Act".

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1986

Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to permit certain foreign purchasers of U.S. agricultural commodities to participate in the export market expansion program established by such Act if the foreign purchasers have traditionally purchased U.S. farm commodities and maintain trade relations with the United States.

A joint resolution calling for recognition of United Way's 100th Anniversary.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1986

Honors the United Way on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Encourages the United Way to continue its fine work and achieve its goal of doubling its resources by 1991.

A joint resolution to designate August 12, 1986, as "National Civil Rights Day".

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1986

Designates August 12, 1986, as National Civil Rights Day.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning March 29, 1987, as "American Physiologists Week".

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1986

Designates the week beginning March 29, 1987, as American Physiologists Week.

Farm Mortgage Marketing Corporation Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1986

Farm Mortgage Marketing Corporation Act of 1986 - Establishes the Farm Mortgage Marketing Corporation. Provides for a five-member Board of Directors. Authorizes the Corporation, with specified limitations, to buy farm mortgages from qualified agricultural lenders and dispose of such mortgages through security issues. Prohibits the Corporation from buying a mortgage unless: (1) the seller retains at least a ten-percent participation in the mortgage, or agrees to replace or repurchase the mortgage if the borrower defaults; and (2) at the time of purchase, the outstanding principal balance of such mortgage is less than 80 percent of the securing property's value, or the portion of the unpaid balance in excess of 80 percent is insured or guaranteed by a qualified insurer. Provides for an initial Treasury capitalization of $200,000,000. Sets forth Corporation authority. Terminates the Corporation ten years after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the making of any mortgage purchase commitments later than seven years after enactment of this Act. Provides for Treasury administration of any remaining Corporation assets or obligations. Authorizes appropriations beginning with FY 1987 for the purchase of Corporation stock.

A resolution impeaching Harry E. Claiborne, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, of high crimes and misdemeanors.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1986

Impeaches Harry E. Claiborne, Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to remedy burdens on commerce in poultry, poultry products and eggs, and protect poultry sellers and growers and egg producers and suppliers, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1986

Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to include poultry and eggs within the purview of such Act. Gives poultry and egg producers and cash sellers who have not received full payment from specified large poultry dealers or packers a beneficial interest in all poultry products and proceeds from their poultry until full payment has been made by such producers or sellers. States that payment shall not be considered to have been made if the seller or producer receives a payment instrument which is dishonored. Requires the seller or producer in such instance to preserve his interest as provided for by this Act. Requires full payment by the next business day in a cash sale and within seven days following the week of slaughter in a poultry growing arrangement. Permits the parties to modify such payment schedules. Makes a delay in fund collection in order to extend the payment period an unfair practice under such Act. Provides egg producers with similar protections.

Dislocated Farmer Training Amendments of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1986

Dislocated Farmer Training Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Job Training Partnership Act (the Act) to include under the definition of "community-based organizations" locally and regionally based farm, business, and industrial organizations, local rural service organizations, and rural planning and development organizations. Revises the definition of "economically disadvantaged" to base determinations of income eligibility on a 12-month (rather than a six-month) period prior to application. Directs the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary), within 30 days after enactment of this Act, to promulgate regulations to permit the exclusion of any proceeds of a sale of farm or business assets of a family resulting from a foreclosure, forfeiture, or bankruptcy in determination of income eligibility for programs under the Act. Includes mental health care and counseling among supportive services under the Act. Includes State and local agricultural agencies and social service agencies under the Governor's coordination and special services plan. Requires such plan to provide, where appropriate, for: (1) collecting and disseminating to service delivery areas information on the number of permanent dislocations of farmers and ranchers due to farm and ranch failures; and (2) identifying farm and ranch family members in need of retraining and job search assistance, on a State and local basis. Includes rural areas under designated areas for which certain labor market projections are to be made. Requires inclusion of individuals who are geographically isolated due to rural residence under eligibility provisions for part A (Adult and Youth Programs) of title II (Training Services for the Disadvantaged) of the Act. Prohibits requiring States to match grants from the Secretary's discretionary funds under title III (Employment and Training Assistance for Dislocated Workers) of the Act. Includes as eligible for dislocated worker assistance individuals who were self-employed (including farmers) and who are or will be unemployed as a result of general economic conditions in the community in which they reside or because of natural disasters. Directs the Secretary to establish categories of self-employed individuals and of economic conditions and natural disasters. Provides that farmers may qualify for eligibility by certifying or showing that the farm's operations will terminate because of specified kinds of circumstances. Revises provisions for national and multistate programs to include: (1) information networks and cooperation among Federal, State, and local programs; (2) coordination at the national level among Federal agencies responsible for administering interrelated employment, training, and support services; (3) regional or nationwide efforts to foster economic development or employment generating activities in rural areas; and (4) national and regional programs addressing the special problems of dislocated farmers. Revises research and demonstration provisions to include references to dislocated farmers, farm spouses, changes in the agricultural sector, and easing the transition from farming to other work places. Provides for seeking improved methods of collecting data and accounting for employment and unemployment in rural areas. Includes dislocated farmers under pilot project provisions. Revises cooperative labor market information program provisions to take into account both urban and rural areas. Directs the Secretary to collect specified types of statistical data relating to permanent dislocation of farmers and ranchers due to farm and ranch failures. Directs the Secretary to publish an annual report based upon such data, including: (1) a comparison with data currently used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in determining the Nation's annual employment and unemployment rates; and (2) an analysis of whether farmers and ranchers are being adequately counted in such employment statistics. Includes the Secretary of Agriculture under interdepartmental cooperation provisions. Includes the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Economics on the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee. Adds to the functions of the National Commission for Employment Policy the evaluation of: (1) the effectiveness of federally assisted employment and training programs in rural America; (2) employment difficulties inherent to rural areas; (3) rural needs for employment generating activities; (4) the employment, training, and vocational education needs of dislocated farmers; (5) the current system used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for collecting rural employment and unemployment data; and (6) current Federal coordination efforts in administering federally assisted employment and training programs.

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should exercise his authority under section 1009(e) of the Food Security Act of 1985 to accept bids from the producers of agricultural commodities for diverting acreage in return for payments in kind.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1986

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should exercise certain authority to accept bids from agricultural producers for diverting acreage in return for surplus payments-in-kind.