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Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1]

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Bill· HRH.R. 5357 (97th)open

A bill to extend by two months (until June 30, 1982) the period within which an individual must have been already enrolled in a postsecondary school, college, or university in order to continue (after July 1982) to receive child's insurance benefits, as a student, under the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1982

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to extend by two months (until June 30, 1982) the period within which an individual must have become a full-time student at a postsecondary educational institution in order to continue to receive, after July 1982, child's insurance benefits on the basis of student status under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5317 (97th)open

A bill to amend section 103(e)(4) of title 23, United States Code, to provide that amounts available as a result of a withdrawal of approval of a portion of the Interstate Highway System may be used to provide operating assistance for mass transportation systems.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1982

Permits amounts available as a result of a withdrawal of approval of a portion of the Interstate Highway System to be used to provide operating assistance for mass transportation systems. Extends such substitution program to September 30, 1988.

Bill· HRH.R. 5284 (97th)open

A bill to repeal the changes made by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 in the trigger provisions contained in the extended unemployment compensation program.

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1981

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to repeal specified changes made to the extended unemployment compensation program. Repeals: (1) the elimination of the national trigger provisions; (2) the exclusion of claims for extended or additional compensation in insured unemployment rate determination; and (3) the revision of the State trigger provisions. Provides that the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 shall be applied as if such changes had not been enacted.

Bill· HRH.R. 5278 (97th)open

A bill to prohibit any State from selling or otherwise transferring interstate waters located in such State for use outside such State unless all other States in the drainage basin of such waters consent to such sale or transfer.

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1981

Prohibits any State from selling or otherwise transferring interstate waters unless there is an interstate compact between the affected States pursuant to such sale or transfer, and all parties to such compact consent to the sale or transfer.

Bill· HRH.R. 5290 (97th)referred

Low Income Energy Assistance Trust Fund Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1981

Low-Income Energy Assistance Trust Fund Act of 1981 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to make unrefunded petroleum price control overcharges available for energy assistance. Establishes in the U.S. Treasury the Energy Assistance Trust Fund which shall be available for home energy assistance, residential energy efficiency programs, and other energy programs to assist low-income energy consumers. Appropriates funds which shall be transferred at least monthly from the general fund of the Treasury to the Trust Fund. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to hold the Trust Fund and report to Congress annually, starting with fiscal year 1982, on the Trust Fund's financial condition and operations for the preceding fiscal year and for the next five fiscal years. Sets forth investment requirements pertaining to the Trust Fund. Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services the Office of Energy Special Council. Transfers the Office of Special Counsel of the Department of Energy to the Energy Special Council. Requires that the Energy Special Council transmit to the President and Congress a plan for the collection of petroleum price control overcharges made in violation of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973. Requires the Comptroller General to review periodically the Energy Special Council's activities and report quarterly to Congress.

Law· HRH.R. 5238 (97th)enacted

Orphan Drug Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1981

Orphan Drug Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations to exempt from such Act drugs intended solely for drug treatment investigations. Defines "drug treatment investigation" as an investigation of a drug which involves human participants with a rare disease or condition. Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services an interagency committee known as the Committee on Orphan Drug Development. Makes it the function of such committee to promote the development of drugs for rare diseases or conditions (orphan drugs). Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to submit to the Committee an annual report on the rare disease and condition research activities of NIH. Requires the Committee to report by June 1 of each year to the appropriate congressional committees on its activities and the results of its evaluations, including the report submitted by NIH. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for qualified experimental expenses incurred while researching orphan drugs.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 304 (97th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should seek a halt in any deportation proceedings involving Polish citizens until he determines that the political situation in Poland is stable.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 1981

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should halt any deportation proceedings of Polish citizens until he determines that the political situation in Poland is stable and such Poles will encounter no undue risk by returning.

Bill· HRH.R. 5193 (97th)open

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

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

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

Bill· HRH.R. 5176 (97th)open

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

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1981

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

Bill· HRH.R. 5163 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize economic relief and rehabilitation assistance for Ireland.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1981

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance for economic relief and rehabilitation to: (1) Northern Ireland if the Government of Great Britain declares its intention to withdraw from Northern Ireland; and (2) the Republic of Ireland if such declaration includes a declaration that the British Government intends to promote the reunification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland. Authorizes appropriations for such assistance. Requires such assistance to be administered by the Administrator of the Agency for International Development, in consultation with an advisory board appointed by the President after consultation with Congress. Permits the obligation of funds for such assistance only if Congress does not adopt a concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed use of the funds.

Bill· HRH.R. 5147 (97th)referred

M.D.L. 235 Settlement Discounts Tax Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1981

M. D. L. 235 Settlement Discounts Tax Act of 1981 - Excludes from gross income any discount or price reduction on property and services provided for under a specified fuel settlement involving Westinghouse Electric Corporation and certain public utilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 5133 (97th)referred

Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1981

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

Bill· HRH.R. 5088 (97th)open

United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1981

United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution Act - Establishes the United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution. Sets forth the functions of the Academy. Declares that the Academy is an independent nonprofit corporation. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Academy, including establishment of an Endowment of the United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution. Set forth provisions for a Board of Directors and for officers and employees of the Academy. Set forth requirements for Academy program procedures and records. Requires an annual audit of Academy accounts and audit reports to the President and the Congress. Subjects the Academy to specified freedom of information provisions. Provides that, with certain exceptions, the Academy shall not be considered a department, agency, or instrumentality of of the Federal Government. Prohibits the use of any political test or political qualification with respect to personnel financial assistance under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for Academy buildings, grounds, facilities, programs, and administration. Sets forth provisions for availability of appropriations. Requires transfer of income and assets to the U.S. Treasury upon dissolution and final liquidation of the Academy or any other legal entity created pursuant to this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5076 (97th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1981

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

Bill· HRH.R. 5069 (97th)referred

A bill to impose an embargo on trade between Libya and the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1981

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should disassociate itself from foreign governments that promote terrorism. Directs the President to support international actions to respond to Libya's policy of supporting international terrorism. Imposes an embargo on all imports from Libya and on all exports, except food and medicine, to Libya. Requires such embargo to end if the President certifies to Congress either that Libya is no longer committing a consistent pattern of terrorist activities or that the embargo threatens U.S. national security.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 226 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should press for unconditional discussions among the major political factions in El Salvador in order to guarantee a safe and stable environment for free and open democratic elections.

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1981

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should press for unconditional discussions among the major political factions in El Salvador in order to guarantee a safe and stable environment for democratic elections.

Bill· HRH.R. 5022 (97th)referred

Small Business Contract Payment Procedures Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1981

Small Business Contract Payment Procedures Act - Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require that whenever an executive agency makes progress payments under a contract for property or services, the contracting officer authorize payment in full without retention of any percentage of the contract price if: (1) satisfactory progess toward complete performance of the contract was made during any period for which a progress payment is required; and (2) the party performing the contract is a small business which has furnished an adequate performance bond.

Bill· HRH.R. 5006 (97th)open

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1981

Amends title IV (National Research Institutes) of the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases. Sets forth the Institute's research and training functions and arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases program plan. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Institute, to operate multipurpose arthritis and musculoskeletal disease research centers. Requires annual evaluations of such centers. Authorizes specified appropriations for such centers for fiscal years 1983 through 1985. Directs the Secretary to establish an arthritis and musculoskeletal disease Coordinating Committee, which shall meet at least four times a year.

Bill· HRH.R. 5005 (97th)referred

Department of Defense Renewable Energy Utilization Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1981

Department of Defense Renewable Energy Utilization Act of 1982 - Directs the Secretary of a military department concerned to procure energy systems powered by solar or other renewable forms of energy which are cost effective when energy systems are needed for new facilities, mobile power systems, and other uses. Expresses the sense of Congress that up to 20 percent of the amount spent upon such systems should go to small business concerns. Directs the Secretary of Defense to report biennially to the appropriate committees of Congress on studies conducted to identify applications of renewable energy forms to Department needs.

Bill· HRH.R. 4957 (97th)open

Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981

Comprehensive Smoking Prevention Education Act of 1981 - Amends title XVII (Health Information and Health Promotion) of the Public Health Service Act to establish in the Department of Health and Human Services an Office of Smoking and Health to inform the public of the health hazards of cigarettes. Sets forth the Office's authority and duties, including conducting research and assisting educational programs directly or through grants. Establishes an Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health to be composed of representatives from the Departments of Labor and Education, the Federal Trade Commission, and any other Federal agency designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Directs such Committee to meet at least four times a year and names the Director of the Office of Smoking and Health as it chairman. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report annually to the Congress. Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to make it unlawful to advertise or export (repeals the existing export exemption) cigarettes without the required labeling. Changes labeling requirements. Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish cigarette labeling regulations as set forth by this Act. Eliminates certain congressional notification and reporting requirements. Increases the fine for violation of such Act from $10,000 to $100,000. Permits an individual civil action to be brought in U.S. district courts for violations of such Act. Requires such plaintiff to give 60-day notice to the FTC and the defendant. Permits intervention and consolidation. Allows the court to award attorneys fees and other costs.

Bill· HRH.R. 4951 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an additional investment tax credit for fire prevention equipment.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify fire prevention property for the investment tax credit. Defines "fire prevention property" as depreciable property with a useful life of three years or more which is: (1) an automatic sprinkler system; (2) an early fire detection system; (3) a fire extinguisher; (4) a fire-rated door or wall; (5) a nonflammable sleep product; or (6) an item which, pursuant to regulations, the Secretary of the Treasury specifies as increasing a building's fire safety.

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

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

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981

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

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 216 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning regulations pertaining to meal pattern requirements and nutritional requirements for meals served in programs under the National School Lunch Act.

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1981

Expresses the sense of the Congress that regulations pertaining to nutritional requirements for meals under the National School Lunch Act be consistent with the goal of such Act to provide one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of nutrients in the school lunch program.

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

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

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1981

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

Bill· HRH.R. 4912 (97th)referred

Commercial Business Energy Tax Credit Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1981

Commercial Business Energy Tax Credit Act of 1981 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include in the definition of "specially defined energy property," for purposes of the investment tax credit, specified additional equipment and devices installed in connection with any existing industrial, retail, or commercial facility for the purpose of reducing energy consumption. Revises the definition of "energy property" to include insulation property. Increases the energy percentage, for purposes of such credit, in the case of property which is qualified for the credit under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 4882 (97th)open

A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require that each congressional budget resolution fix the level of tax expenditures for the fiscal year involved as well as the recommended aggregate level of Federal revenues.

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1981

Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require that each congressional budget resolution fix the level of tax expenditures for the fiscal year involved as well as the recommended aggregate level of Federal revenues. Declares that such amendments shall apply with respect to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1982.

Bill· HRH.R. 4896 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a credit against income tax for any business which increases the amount of property and services provided to such business by minority-owned small businesses.

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1981

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow businesses an income tax credit for 15 percent of the increase in contracts for personal property or services awarded by such businesses to certified minority firms over a specified time period. Defines "certified minority firm" as a firm certified by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration as being socially or economically disadvantaged.

Bill· HRH.R. 4902 (97th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary concerned to comply with the terms of certain court orders in connection with the divorce, dissolution, annulment, or legal separation of a member or former member of a uniformed services and which affect the retired or retainer pay of such a member or former member, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1981

Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay from the military pension of a member or former member of a uniformed service to a spouse or former spouse the amount specified in a court's final decree of divorce, dissolution, annulment, or legal separation. Limits the total amount of pension subject to court order to 50 percent. States that court orders for payments to more than one spouse shall be satisfied on a first-come-first-served basis. Empowers the Secretary to determine which court order shall be honored in the event of conflicting orders regarding one spouse. Entitles specified former spouses to coverage under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) for 90 days after the decree or longer if such spouse is being treated for a pre-existing medical condition. Entitles members or former members with a former spouse to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan. Amends the Social Security Act to exclude payments from a military pension made to a former spouse from specified child support and alimony enforcement proceedings.