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Rep. Fiedler, Bobbi [R-CA-21]

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Resolution· HRESH.Res. 194 (99th)referred

A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not sell advanced fighter aircraft, mobile anti-aircraft missiles, or any other advanced arms to Jordan while Jordan continues to oppose the Camp David peace process.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1985

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States: (1) should not sell advanced weapons to Jordan; (2) should ensure that Israel retains its qualitative military edge in the Middle East; and (3) should focus its efforts on bringing Jordan into direct peace negotiations with Israel.

Bill· HRH.R. 2611 (99th)open

A bill to amend chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for desecration of a religious structure or a consecrated grave, or the placement of an antireligious symbol on the property of another, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Amends the Federal criminal code to impose penalties upon any person who with intent to injure or destroy: (1) desecrates any consecrated grave or religious structure or article; or (2) places any anti-religious symbols on the property of another. Makes it an offense for any person with the intent to injure, intimidate or interfere with another's Constitutional right to freely exercise his religion to willfully: (1) desecrate or destroy any consecrated grave or religious structure or article; or (2) place any anti-religious symbol on the property of another. Provides for a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment for not more than two years (ten years if bodily injury results and a term up to life if death results).

Bill· HRH.R. 2612 (99th)referred

A bill to amend section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to limit the use of civil actions under that section to review the conditions of imprisonment of State and local prisoners.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to require State inmates who seek to relieve their conditions of imprisonment through a civil action alleging deprivation of their constitutional rights to exhaust all State remedies first. Declares that no such relief shall be granted if the plaintiff received an adverse ruling on the claims presented in a fair State proceeding.

Bill· HRH.R. 2614 (99th)referred

A bill to amend section 2254 of title 28 of the United States Code to provide for conclusive rebuttal of certain allegations made by applicants for Federal habeas corpus if the record of State proceedings contradicts such allegations.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Amends the Federal judicial code to declare that a record which shows that a plea agreement was made between a habeas corpus applicant and the State shall serve as a conclusive rebuttal of certain allegations made by the applicant.

Bill· HRH.R. 2613 (99th)referred

A bill to amend section 2254 of title 28 of the United States Code to limit Federal habeas corpus proceedings based on State convictions in certain cases where State courts remedies may not be properly exhausted.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Amends the Federal judicial code to establish additional standards by which to determine whether a Federal habeas corpus applicant has exhausted all remedies available in State court. Requires an applicant to have: (1) followed State procedural rules; and (2) fairly presented each issue in the State court proceeding. Declares that failure by a State court to cite authorities for a decision against the applicant does not create a presumption that such decision was on the merits.

Bill· HRH.R. 2610 (99th)referred

A bill to enforce the fourteenth article of amendment to the Constitution with respect to certain law enforcement misconduct by providing a substitute remedy for the existing remedy of exclusion of evidence, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Prohibits the exclusion of evidence against the accused in a State criminal case where such evidence was obtained by a State officer, employee, or agent in violation of the United States Constitution. Authorizes any person aggrieved by such misconduct to recover damages in a civil action against such officer, employee, or agent. Limits such damages, for an accused convicted of a criminal offense, to actual physical and property damage sustained, but not less than $500. Establishes the same minimum liquidated damages for any other case. Sets a maximum amount of damages at $25,000. Grants State courts exclusive jurisdiction of such actions. Sets a two-year statute of limitations for the commencement of such actions.

Bill· HRH.R. 2601 (99th)referred

Haym Salomon Memorial Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Haym Salomon Memorial Act of 1985 - Authorizes the American Jewish Patriots and Friends of Haym Salomon to place in the Capitol Building or on the Capitol Grounds a statue of Haym Salomon, a revolutionary war patriot of Polish and Jewish background. Authorizes such organization to also erect a monument to Haym Salomon on Federal land in the District of Columbia. Subjects the selected site, design, and plans for the memorial to the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission.

Bill· HRH.R. 2578 (99th)passed

Young Astronaut Program Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1985

Young Astronaut Program Medal Act - Commemorates the Young Astronaut Program by directing the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and deliver to the Young Astronaut Council no more than 750,000 medals with emblems, devices, and inscriptions determined by the Secretary. Authorizes the Council to dispose of the medals at a premium and to have them delivered as required in quantities of no less than 2,000. Directs that no medals be struck after December 31, 1987. Directs the Secretary to set the price of the medals at no less than the manufacturing cost plus a surcharge of ten percent of such cost. Requires the furnishing of security sufficient to fully indemnify the United States for such costs. Directs that the medals be struck in gold, silver, and bronze and in such size or sizes as determined by the Secretary. Gives the U.S. Comptroller General the right to examine the records of the Council which are related to the medals.

Bill· HRH.R. 2588 (99th)referred

Korean War Veterans Memorial Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1985

Korean War Veterans Memorial Act of 1985 - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to erect a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Korean war. Subjects the selected site, design, and plans for the construction of such memorial to the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission. Directs that, upon its completion, the memorial shall be turned over to the Department of the Interior which shall then be solely responsible for its maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2520 (99th)referred

A bill to deny most-favored-nation trading status to Afghanistan.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1985

Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to add Afghanistan to the list of communist countries the imports from which are subject to the column two rate of duty. Prohibits granting nondiscriminatory (most-favored-nation) treatment to the products of Afghanistan. Prohibits entering into a commercial agreement with Afghanistan pursuant to the Trade Act of 1974. Prohibits Afghanistan from participating in any program under which the United States extends credit, credit guarantees, or investment guarantees.

Bill· HRH.R. 2496 (99th)referred

Entrepreneur Incentive Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1985

Entrepreneur Incentive Act of 1985 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a taxpayer who sells a capital asset which has been held for more than six months to not recognize any gain realized on the sale to the extent that the amount realized from such sale is invested in a qualified small business investment within one year of such sale. Provides that the maximum amount of gain which may not be recognized cannot exceed $125,000 for the taxable year and all prior taxable years. Treats any exchange of property as a sale for purposes of the nonrecognition provisions. Prohibits the nonrecognition of gain to the extent the gain is ordinary income. Requires the basis of the small business investment to be reduced by the amount of gain not recognized on the sale of the property. Extends the period of statute of limitations with respect to assessment of tax relating to such sale or exchange. Permits a deduction for amounts paid by the taxpayer for the purchase of stock of a small business corporation from such corporation under a qualified stock purchase plan. Limits the deduction in a taxable year to $15,000 ($30,000 for a joint return). Requires a qualified stock purchase plan to: (1) sell no more than $250,000 in stock; (2) prohibits the purchase by a person which would result in such person owning more than 50 percent of the stock of the corporation; (3) sell stock only to new stockholders; (4) require the purchase of the stock with cash; (5) prohibit any distribution with respect to such stock for a three year period after the stock is purchased; (6) limit the transfer of such stock for three years after purchase; and (7) require the proceeds of such sales to be used in the conduct of an active trade or business of the corporation. Reduces the amount of income tax imposed on small business corporations by an amount equal to the lesser of the tax imposed on: (1) the amount of dividends paid by the corporation during the taxable year; or (2) $50,000. Provides a phase-out of this tax reduction for corporations with a taxable income in excess of $2,000,000. Requires the dividends, which are eligible for this provision, to be: (1) paid in cash; (2) pro rata, with no preference to any share of stock as compared with other shares of the same class, and with no preference of one class of stock over another except to the extent it is entitled to preference; and (3) not in redemption or in partial liquidation or corporate liquidation. Sets forth various rules relating to the reduction of the income tax liability. Permits an ordinary loss deduction for securities of a small business corporation which becomes worthless.

Bill· HRH.R. 2492 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that an activity relating to the free distribution of low cost articles by certain nonprofit organizations and veterans' organizations in connection with the solicitation of charitable contributions does not constitute an unrelated trade or business of such organization.

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that an activity relating to the distribution of low cost articles (any article which has a cost not in excess of five dollars to the organization which distributes such item) by certain nonprofit organizations and veterans' organizations in connection with the solicitation of charitable contributions does not constitute an unrelated trade or business of such organization. Provides for a yearly inflation adjustment to the cost of the low cost articles which may be distributed.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 166 (99th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to ratification of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1985

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Declares that the House will act expeditiously to implement this legislation.

Bill· HRH.R. 2407 (99th)open

Agricultural Fair Trade Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1985

Agricultural Fair Trade Act of 1985 - Amends the Food for Peace Act of 1966 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to guarantee intermediate agricultural export loans. Includes the promotion of agricultural export sales within the uses for which export credit financing and guarantees may be made. Requires that, to the maximum extent possible, intermediate export credit sales be made to purchasers from countries: (1) that have previously received assistance under title I of Public Law 480; and (2) that are unable to use other Department of Agriculture short term credit. Requires the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to make available specified amounts for each of FY 1986 through 1991 for financing or guaranteeing such intermediate export credit sales. Authorizes the Secretary to provide agricultural commodities at no cost to U.S. exporters and users and foreign purchasers in order to expand overseas markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products, including value-added products. Authorizes supplemental commodity distributions to countries that have utilized receipts from sales of U.S.-supplied commodities to improve their handling, storage, and marketing facilities. Exempts Department of Agriculture blended credit agricultural sales from cargo preference requirements. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should initiate a new round of multilateral trade negotiations with U.S. trading partners to: (1) strengthen the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); (2) improve the dispute settlement procedures of GATT; (3) bring agricultural trade issues within the purview of GATT; and (4) clarify the intent and bring uniformity to the interpretation of Article XVI of GATT. Requires the Secretary to use specified amounts of CCC funds or an equivalent value of CCC-owned commodities in each of FY 1985 through 1988 (for FY 1989 through 1991 requires the Secretary to use necessary amounts) for targeted export assistance for those commodities or products: (1) which are price-supported surpluses; or (2) which have been adversely affected by foreign subsidies or marketing practices. Gives priority to commodities and products that have demonstrated unfair trading practices under GATT. Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to direct the President, in distributing commodities under such Act, to consider the recipients' nutritional needs and the benefits to the United States from distributing processed and protein-fortified products, including processed milk, plant protein products, and fruit, nut, and vegetable products. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary fund export market development programs for value-added farm products and processed foods at higher than FY 1985 levels. Amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to require (presently authorizes) the CCC, to the maximum extent possible and in consultation with the Secretary of State, to barter commodities for strategic and critical materials. Declares it to be U.S. policy: (1) to encourage agricultural exports; (2) and not to limit such exports or abrogate such contracts except for national security reasons and not for reasons of foreign policy. Directs the Secretary to: (1) require intradepartmental consultation, as well as consultation with the United States Special Trade Representative, before relaxing or removing any agricultural import restriction; and (2) establish private sector advisory committees with respect to specific commodities to assist Department of Agriculture personnel in negotiating trade agreements, protocols, or procedures. Directs the Secretary to: (1) require annual agricultural attache reports; and (2) make such information available to the Congress and to other interested parties. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct studies and report to the Congress regarding: (1) Food and Drug Administration agricultural import sanitation standards; and (2) United States International Trade Commission import relief data requirements. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a label of origin study and report to the appropriate congressional committees; and (2) increase research programs aimed at developing technology to overcome barriers to U.S. agricultural exports. Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to authorize: (1) the President to enter into agreements with developing nations to provide agricultural commodities and products to promote free-enterprise agricultural policies; and (2) the Secretary to provide CCC stocks or CCC-purchased commodities for such purposes. Exempts such commodities from cargo preference laws. Requires the President to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees. Authorizes such program for FY 1986 through 1989. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to permit domestic producers of processed agricultural products and their principal raw agricultural commodities to seek specified import relief from the United States International Trade Commission. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2248 (99th)passed

Motor Vehicle Safety Authorization Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1985

Motor Vehicle Safety Authorization Act of 1985 - Amends the following Acts to authorize appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987: (1) the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966; and (2) the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act with respect to bumper standards, automobile consumer information and odometer requirements. Prohibits the licensing of motor vehicles when the ownership is transferred unless: (1) the application for a new certificate of title is accompanied by the prior owner's title; and (2) the new certificate of title is printed in a specified manner indicating the odometer mileage. Authorizes States to submit alternative mileage disclosure requirements for the approval of the Secretary of Transportation. Provides that auction companies selling motor vehicles must maintain records showing: (1) the name of the most recent owner; (2) the vehicle identification number; and (3) the odometer reading on the date the auction company took possession of the vehicle. Requires such mileage information to be disclosed by the lessee of a leased motor vehicle when the lease ends or is transferred. Increases the civil penalty for violations of the odometer requirements from $1,000 to $2,000, and increases the criminal penalty for such violations from one to three years maximum imprisonment. Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize a tire dealer or distributor whose business is not owned or controlled by a tire manufacturer to elect to be subject to tire registration requirements. Revises the restrictions on certain imported vehicles that do not conform to Federal standards. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to exempt certain motor vehicles or equipment from such restrictions for purposes of: (1) research, investigation, study, demonstration, training, or national security; (2) completion in the United States of an incomplete foreign-built vehicle or equipment item; or (3) importation by certain uniformed service members for personal use. Requires motor vehicle distributors to furnish dealers with the manufacturer's certification previously furnished to the distributor. Prohibits dealers from selling defective motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment. Imposes criminal penalties upon manufacturers who knowingly and willfully fail to notify owners or purchasers of motor vehicle safety defects or of failures to comply with motor vehicle safety standards. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to direct the Secretary to promulgate Federal motor vehicle safety standards, establishing passenger motor vehicle bumper system rating and labeling requirements. Requires that comparative information regarding bumper system impact speed rating be distributed to the public. Directs the Secretary to arrange with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the effectiveness of State motor vehicle safety inspection programs in reducing highway accidents and limiting the number of defective or unsafe motor vehicles on the highways. Requires completion of the study and transmittal to the Congress by September 1, 1985.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 129 (99th)open

A concurrent resolution to establish a Congressional Commission to be known as the "Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia" to determine whether or not U.S. POWs are being held in Southeast Asia and to report to Congress appropriate action to effect the release of any POWs found to be alive.

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1985

Establishes in the legislative branch of the Government the Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia to conduct an investigation and report to the Congress its findings with respect to the existence and the release of prisoners of war in Southeast Asia. Sets forth specified administrative procedures and powers of the Commission. Requires the Commission to terminate 30 days after the filing of its report to the Congress or on January 3, 1987, whichever occurs first.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 251 (99th)enacted

A joint resolution to provide that a special gold medal honoring George Gershwin be presented to his sister, Frances Gershwin Godowsky, and a special gold medal honoring Ira Gershwin be presented to his widow, Lenore Gershwin, and to provide for the production of bronze duplicates of such medals for sale to the public.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1985

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal honoring George Gershwin to his sister, Frances Gershwin Godowsky, and a gold medal honoring Ira Gershwin to his widow, Lenore Gershwin. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2115 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for congressional initiation of actions to respond to unfair foreign trade practices, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1985

Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the Congress to initiate presidential actions against unfair foreign trade practices by adopting a concurrent resolution that: (1) states that the Congress considers such a country's or an instrumentality's act, policy, or practice to be a denial of benefits to the United States under trade agreements or to be unjustifiable and a burden on U.S. commerce; and (2) requests the President to take action. Requires the President to notify the Congress within 21 days of what action, if any, the President will take against such foreign trade practices. Requires the President to submit an annual report to the Congress specifying with respect to foreign countries or instrumentalities with which the United States had a negative trade balance: (1) the extent to which such negative trade balance was attributable to unfair foreign trade practices; and (2) what actions were taken to eliminate such practices.

Bill· HRH.R. 2114 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a refundable tax credit for taxpayers who maintain households which include elderly persons who are determined by a physician to be disabled.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable income tax credit to any individual who maintains a household which includes one or more elderly qualified persons. Sets the amount of such credit at $1,000 for each such elderly person living in the household. Limits the aggregate amount creditable to $2,000 on any return for the taxable year. Defines "qualified elderly person" as any individual who: (1) has attained age 65; (2) has an impairment which, as determined by a physician, renders such individual physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself and has lasted or is expected to last six months or longer; and (3) has as a principal place of abode for more than half of the taxable year the home of the taxpayer.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 122 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution condemning the actions of the Nicaraguan Government that hinder freedom of religion.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1985

States that the Congress condemns: (1) Nicaraguan actions that hinder freedom of religion; and (2) the association of the Nicaraguan Government with international terrorist organizations, including the Palestine Liberation Organization. Calls upon the President, in communications with Nicaragua, to raise the issues of religious persecution of and compensation for members of the Jewish, Miskito, and other communities who have been forced to leave because of interference with freedom of religion.

Bill· HRH.R. 2001 (99th)referred

Renewable Energy and Conservation Transition Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1985

Renewable Energy and Conservation Transition Act of 1985 - Title I: Extension of Business Energy Credits - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the energy investment tax credit for solar energy property from 1985 to 1990. Sets the amount of such credit during such period at 15 percent for low temperature solar property and 25 percent for all other solar property. Extends the energy investment tax credit for wind property from 1985 to 1988. Sets the amount of such credit at: (1) ten percent during 1986 and 1987; and (2) five percent during 1988. Extends the energy investment tax credit for geothermal property and biomass property from 1985 to 1988. Extends the energy investment tax credit for ocean thermal property from 1985 to 1990. Revises the definition of "solar property" for purposes of such tax credit. Sets forth special rules for geothermal equipment to qualify for such credit. Title II: Affirmative Commitment Rule to Extend the Business Credit for Certain Long-Term Projects - Extends the time period during which an affirmative commitment must be made in order for long-term energy projects to be eligible for the energy investment tax credit. Allows such extension: (1) from 1990 to 1993 for solar energy property; (2) from 1988 to 1990 for geothermal energy property; and (3) from 1985 to 1990 for hydroelectric generating property. Title III: Extension of Residential Energy Credits - Extends the residential energy income tax credit for solar renewable energy property from 1985 to 1990. Phases out such credit over such period of time. Provides that solar hot water systems and active space heating systems must meet certain additional standards in order to qualify for such credit. Extends the residential energy income tax credit for wind renewable energy property from 1985 to 1988. Phases out such credit over such period of time. Extends the residential energy income tax credit for geothermal renewable energy property from 1985 to 1988. Phases out such credit over such period of time. Revises the definition of geothermal deposits for purposes of such credit. Revises the definition of energy conservation expenditures for purposes of the residential energy income tax credit to limit the amounts taken into account to $700. Limits the energy conservation income tax credit to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of less than $30,000. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1941 (99th)referred

Small Business Investment Incentive Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1985

Small Business Investment Incentive Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to grant individuals an income tax deduction for purchases of up to $15,000 of small business corporation stock which is sold under a plan conforming to requirements specified by this Act. Defines "small business corporation" as a corporation which is actively engaged in a trade or business and which is not a personal service corporation. Specifies requirements for the sale of small business corporation stock under this Act, including requirements that the corporation's aggregate sales price for such stock not exceed $250,000, that stock must be purchased with cash, and that the proceeds from the sale of such stock must be used by the small business corporation in the active conduct of its trade or business. Permits taxpayers who do not itemize deductions to deduct from gross income purchases of small business stock which qualify under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1848 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to extend the time period during which the State of California may apply for certain grants for acquisition of lands and waters and development of essential public facilities in the Santa Monica Mountains Zone.

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1985

Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to increase from five to ten years the time period between the Secretary of the Interior's approval of a comprehensive plan for the Santa Monica Mountains Zone and the time the State of California may apply for grants for land acquisition and public facility development in such Zone.

Bill· HRH.R. 1659 (99th)referred

A bill to amend section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, relating to the President's budget to require it to separately set forth the annual budget of the Federal Reserve System.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1985

Requires the President to include with the annual Federal budget submitted to the Congress another budget prepared by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System showing estimated receipts and expenditures for itself and all Federal Reserve banks for the next three fiscal years.

Bill· HRH.R. 1562 (99th)failed

Textile and Apparel Trade Enforcement Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1985

Textile and Apparel Trade Enforcement Act of 1985 - Limits the total quantity of 1985 imports of textiles and textile products from a major exporting country to the lesser of an amount equal to 101 percent: (1) of the total quantity of textile products imported from such country if the total had increased by six percent annually (one percent annually for wool products) during 1981 through 1984; or (2) if the United States has an agreement with such country providing for an annual growth rate of less than six percent, of the total quantity of such products from such country imported during 1984. Limits the total quantity of 1985 imports of textiles and textile products from an exporting country to an amount equal to the total quantity of such products imported from such country during 1984 plus: (1) 15 percent of such quantity in the case of a category that is not an import sensitive category; or (2) one percent in the case of an import sensitive category. Provides for changing the classification of a country, except for a Caribbean country, from an exporting country to a major exporting country if the total textile imports from such country equals or exceeds one and one-quarter percent of all textiles imported into the United States. Sets forth a formula for adjusting the growth of textile imports annually. Sets forth certain minimum quantities of textile imports that all countries shall be allowed to export to the United States. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to enforce this Act. Directs the Secretary, within six months of enactment of this Act, to establish an import licensing system under which an importer of textiles will be required to present an import permit as a condition of entry of such textiles. Directs the President to report to the Congress annually on the administration of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1551 (99th)referred

Tax Fairness for Families Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1985

Tax Fairness for Families Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the amount of the deduction allowed for the personal exemption from the current amount of $1,000 to $2,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 1456 (99th)open

A bill to modify the Hansen Dam project, Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, California, to authorize the Chief of Engineers to contract for the removal and sale of certain dredged material, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1985

Modifies the Hansen Dam project, Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers, California, authorized by the Flood Control Act, to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to: (1) contract for the removal and sale of dredged material from the flood control basin for Hansen Dam to facilitate flood control, recreation, and water conservation; (2) construct, operate, and maintain recreational facilities; and (3) facilitate water conservation and groundwater recharge measures in coordination with the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Authorizes appropriations.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 104 (99th)open

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to ratification of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1985

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Declares that the House will act expeditiously on the necessary implementing legislation.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 82 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the United States should continue its investigation into the residence and activities of Dr. Josef Mengele, who is known as the Angel of Death of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1985

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should investigate the activities of Dr. Josef Mengele; (2) Federal agencies should cooperate in collecting information concerning him; (3) the United States should request that specified nations in which Dr. Mengele is reported to have resided commence internal investigations relating to his residence; (4) the Attorney General should report to the Congress on the progress of the Mengele investigation; and (5) the United States, in conjunction with the Federal Republic of Germany and Israel, should establish an international task force to support such investigation.

Bill· HRH.R. 1435 (99th)open

Age Discrimination in Employment Act Public Safety Officers Amendments of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1985

Age Discrimination in Employment Act Public Safety Officers Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to exclude State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters from coverage under such Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 74 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to express to the Soviet Union the strong moral opposition of the United States to the forced labor policies of the Soviet Union by every means possible, including refusing to permit the importation into the United States of any products made in whole or in part by such labor.

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1985

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should express to the Soviet Union the U.S. opposition to the Soviet Union's slave labor policies by all possible means, including refusing to permit imports of products made by such labor. Requests the President to end the delay in enforcing the restriction against importing goods produced by forced labor.