Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]

An amendment to prohibit the the use of nonmilitary firefighting and security personnel by the military. It does not prohibit the renewal of existing contracts with nonmilitary units.

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An amendment to state that sufficient funds shall be made available to continue in operation a Coast Guard research and development center through the end of the 1982 fiscal year. It also sets the minimum Coast Guard civilian personnel level at 5,484.

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An amendment to add a section authorizing the Secretary to enter into leases, contracts, and other legal agreements with Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or Indian organizations which hold title to a leasehold interest in or a beneficial interest in facilities used for the administration and delivery of health services by the Indian Health Service or by programs operated by tribes or their organizations.

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An amendment to increase the authorization for Navy procurement by $1.5 billion in order to restore funding for the 14th Trident submarine.

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An amendment setting out the requirements for a state law to qualify as a garnishment law. The requirements include 1) up to 10 percent of disposable pay may be deducted, 2) gives an individual a minimum of 30 days written notice of such deductions, 3) gives individuals rights to inspect documents, 4) provides an appeal process, 5) prohibits employers from dismissing employees because of the deduction. It also increases from 30 percent to 35 percent the amount of a defaulted Guaranteed Student Loan that a State guaranty agency may keep to cover collection costs in those states that enact these garnishment laws.

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An amendment dealing with child immunization. The amendment requires that in the implementation of health program under the Agriculture Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1958 it is to be the target for the involved organizations and agencies to immunize at least three million more children in FY'87 than in FY'85.

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An amendment to provide for a study of measures to enhance crisis stability and control. The study is to evaluate additional measures that enhance the security of the U.S. and reduce the likelihood of nuclear weapons use by contributing to crisis stability and/or crisis control capabilities, including specific consideration of measures listed in the amendment. Some of these measures are 1) redundant communications links with all nuclear armed states, 2) creation of non target sanctuaries to enhance survivability of communications, 3) placement in both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. of launch sensors.

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An amendment expressing the sense of Congress that Japan should develop a 1000 mile air space and sea lanes defense capability by the end of the decade.

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An amendment to reduce $10 million in appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation to acquire right's of way and begin construction of the Davis Creek Dam in Nebraska.

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A technical amendment, specifying that the export restrictions of the Solomon amendment shall apply only to the People's Republic of China.

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An amendment to insert a new Title XII which modifies the bill's provisions regarding international food aid and export promotion programs.

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An amendment to phase out federal subsidies for irrigation water used tdo grow "surplus" crops--defined as those crops for which an acreage reduction program is in effect under the federal farm programs. Beginning two years after enactment, all new, renewed, or amended Bureau of Reclamation contracts providing water to grow these crops would require users to pay at least 50% of the full cost of the water. Beginning four years after enactment, all such contracts would require payment of the full cost of the water. The amendment would not apply to contracts for the irrigation of land owned by individual Indians or Indian tribes, nor would it apply to contracts with water districts currently subject to cost-sharing provisions which require them to pay at least 20% of construction costs for the project providing the water.

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An amendment comprised of several amendments en bloc making technical and conforming changes.

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Amendment sought to establish new requirements governing the disposal of low-level radioactive waste. It would have: (1) removed class C and above radioactive wastes from State responsibility under the low-level waste disposal program; and (2) provided that low-level waste disposal facilities be located in areas of low population density which have limited potential for future population growth, and which are at least 5 kilometers away from urban residential property limits and from schools and other facilities which serve children.

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Amendment makes technical changes and clarifications to allow the use of local currencies for direct loans or investments by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

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See McEwen amendment (A006) as modified for description.

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Amendment establishes a tiered water pricing system for new and renegotiated water contracts in the Central Valley Project. It increases the rate from the subsidized rate for the first 60 percent of the water up to the unsubsidized rate for the last 20 percent.

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Amendment modifies language concerning the administrative review and appeal of export licensing decisions.

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Amendment to the Smith (FL) amendment (A015) sought to provide that export license prohibitions applicable to subsidiaries of U.S. companies enjoined from trading with Cuba under the Smith (FL) amendment should not extend to companies where these prohibitions are inconsistent with the laws of the country in which the foreign subsidiary or affiliate is located.

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Amendment sought to prohibit the export of natural gas from Alaska.

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Amendments are technical in nature.

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Amendment adds language commending the Coast Guard for the important role it played in the Persian Gulf conflict and urged the people of the United States to recognize such role.

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Amendments mandate that all new Bureau of Reclamation contracts to supply water for the production of surplus crops require the water users to pay 100% of the costs incurred by the Federal Government in providing such water.

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Amendment deleted language which requires the contract for construction of the third Seawolf SSN-21 submarine to be awarded to a firm that did not receive the contract for construction of the first SSN-21. It provides instead that the contract for the third submarine be awarded by competitive bid, and that the Navy subsequently submit to Congress a report describing the basis for selecting the contractor for the third submarine and its acquisition strategy for the Seawolf program.

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Amendment sought to require the Bureau of Reclamation to charge water users the full federal cost of irrigation water provided under the bill (including water provided through the implementation of contingency plans authorized by the bill), if the water is used to grow surplus crops.

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An amendment to the Studds en bloc amendment to add the vessel "GRAY" to the list of 19 vessels to be documented to engage in domestic maritime commerce.

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An amendment not preprinted in the Congressional Record that requires that in no event may oil be exported before the end of the period within which the President must make his national interest determination.

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An amendment, printed as amendment No. 62 to restore $1.8 million in funding not appropriated in the bill for the Health and Human Services Department's Office of Consumer Affairs and to reduce funding for NASA's Human Space Flight program comensurately.

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An amendment to limit the scope of the bill to the States of New Hampshire and Vermont.

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An amendment to the Young (AK) amendment to specify that the authority granted in the bill to allow the exporting of Alaskan oil shall be terminated if for any reason American vessels cannot be used to transport any of the oil to be exported.

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An amendment no. 5 in the Congressional Record to include a section concerning the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Kosovo including a declaration of policy relating to an interim agreement; authorization for deployment of Armed Forces; and a limitation of Armed Forces participation to not more than 15 percent.

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An amendment no.7 in the Congressional Record to insert a section concerning the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Kosovo including a declaration of policy relating to an interim agreement; authorization for deployment of Armed Forces; declaration of policy relating to support for the Armed Forces; and a limitation of Armed Forces participation to not more than 15 percent.

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Amendment no. 1 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit a vote on projects that may have adverse environmental impacts unless assessments have been made available to the public for a 60 day comment period and require that OPIC meet with at least one representative of individuals who have concerns about the project's environmental impact.

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To commend President Clinton for supporting the efforts of former South African President Nelson Mandela to bring peace to Burundi.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 2000

Recognizes and commends the Hutu and Tutsi leaders of the people of Burundi for demonstrating their desire for peace by signing the power sharing agreement. Encourages: (1) Major Pierre Buyoya's government and rebel leaders to continue the cease-fire agreement negotiations begun September 20, 2000; and (2) the United States, French, and Belgian Governments, and other Western nations, to remain engaged in Burundi through a cease-fire and final negotiated peace settlement. Commends: (1) the Presidents of Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania for their presence in Nairobi and their commitment to help their neighbor to bring an end to the violence; (2) the Government of Tanzania for hosting 800,000 Burundian refugees; (3) former South African President, Nelson Mandela, for forging the power sharing agreement; and (4) President Clinton for his contributions in encouraging peace in Burundi. Urges: (1) the United States and the international community to continue their efforts to assist the encamped refugees; (2) all parties to remain constructively engaged in the peace process and to make rapid progress to bring into effect a peaceful and lasting solution to the crisis; and (3) the U.S. Government and the international community to continue to work with all parties to ensure a lasting peace that will end the conflict in Burundi.

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the parliamentary elections held in Belarus on October 15, 2000.

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 2000

Declares that: (1) the period preceding the elections held in Belarus on October 15, 2000, was plagued by human rights abuses and a climate of fear for which the regime of Aleksandr Lukashenko is responsible; (2) such elections were conducted in the absence of a democratic electoral law; (3) the Lukashenko regime purposely denied the democratic opposition access to state-controlled media; and (4) such elections were for seats in a parliament that has been deprived of its real constitutional power and democratic legitimacy by the Lukashenko regime. Declares the support of Congress for the Belarus' democratic opposition, and commends the efforts of the opposition to boycott the illegitimate parliamentary elections. Reaffirms recognition of the 13th Supreme Soviet as the only democratically and constitutionally legitimate legislative body of Belarus. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should call upon Lukashenko and his regime to: (1) provide a full accounting of the disappearances of specified individuals in Belarus; and (2) release specified individuals imprisoned in Belarus for their political views.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should oppose a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the Government of Japan until Japan's whaling activities comply with the requirements of the International Whaling Commission and Japan ends the commercialization of whale meat.

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2000

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Japan's continued defiance of International Whaling Commission (IWC) requests to halt its scientific whaling program undermines international efforts to conserve and protect the world's whale populations; (2) such behavior calls into question the credibility of commitments made by the Japanese Government to international organizations; and (3) the President should not support Japan's appointment to a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council until Japan stops whaling and complies with IWC requirements.

Bring Our Children Home Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2000

Bring Our Children Home Act - Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that a contestant may bring an action in district court to determine which of conflicting State court child custody determinations shall prevail. Directs the Attorney General (AG) to establish a registry for all custody orders entered by State courts. Authorizes law enforcement officers of a State or local government to hold, for no more than 24 hours, any child listed as missing for proper disposition under the latest valid custody determination. Requires the Secretary of State to prepare a report on progress made by the United States in negotiating and entering into bilateral treaties relating to international child abduction with countries that are not contracting parties under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require information on each country's efforts to prohibit international child abduction. Requires the AG to prepare a report describing the status of each case involving a request for extradition in cases involving international kidnaping by parents.

Concerning the violence in the Middle East.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2000

Expresses the solidarity of Congress with the state and people of Israel at this time of crisis. Condemns the Palestinian leadership for encouraging the violence and doing so little for so long to stop it. Calls upon the Palestinian leadership to: (1) refrain from exhortations to public incitement; and (2) vigorously use its security forces to act immediately to stop all violence, to show respect for all holy sites, and to settle all grievances through negotiations. Commends successive Administrations on their continuing efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East. Calls upon: (1) the current Administration to use its veto power at the United Nations Security Council to ensure that the Security Council does not again adopt unbalanced resolutions addressing the uncontrolled violence in the areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority; and (2) all involved parties to make all possible efforts to reinvigorate the peace process.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding recent elections in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2000

Commends the people of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for their courage in participating in the September 24, 2000, elections and for their decision to embrace democracy, the rule of law, and integration into the international community by rejecting dictatorship and isolationism. Reasserts the strong desire to reestablish the historic friendship between the American and Serbian people. Expresses support for a comprehensive assistance program and full economic integration for Yugoslavia once a democratic government that respects the rule of law, human rights, and a market economy is established.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 2000

Renames the Stewart B.McKinney Homeless Assistance Act as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Condemning the Government of Iran for the continued imprisonment of 10 Jews and 2 Muslims on false charges of espionage and urging the President to sustain United States sanctions against Iran, including opposition to assistance provided by international institutions, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 2000

Condemns the decision by the Iranian Revolutionary Court to sustain the unjust imprisonment of the ten Jews improperly convicted on July 1, 2000, and urges their immediate release. Calls for: (1) the Government of Iran to fulfill its obligation to respect fundamental human rights; and (2) the cessation of unilateral gestures of good faith on the part of the United States absent significant and recognizable reciprocal actions by the Iranian Government. Commends the President, the Secretary of State, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and the Secretary General of the United Nations for their diligence and urges them to continue their efforts to sustain international pressure on the Iranian Government to release these 12 men. Calls on the President to: (1) consider the fate of the 10 Jews and two Muslims imprisoned as a benchmark against which the intentions and good faith of the Iranian Government should be measured; and (2) sustain, and consider strengthening, existing U.S. sanctions against Iran. Urges the Secretary to direct all U.S. diplomatic personnel to promote international efforts to free the 12 falsely imprisoned Iranians.

Veterans Commemoration Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 2000

Veterans Commemoration Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a maximum of 500,000 $1 coins to commemorate the service of veterans of the United States armed forces. Mandates that the proceeds from sale surcharges be paid promptly to the Disabled American Veterans to fund the transportation of veterans to and from hospitals administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Recognizing the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2000

Recognizes the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc. Honors the Polish leaders who risked and lost their lives attempting to restore democracy in their country.

Export Administration Modification and Clarification Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2000

Export Administration Modification and Clarification Act of 2000 - Continues certain export controls on goods, technology, or other information under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Declares that the penalties for violations of the export control regulations continued under such Act shall be the same as the penalties under the Export Administration Act of 1979. Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to increase the civil penalties for violations of the export control requirements contained in such Act. Authorizes appropriations.

East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2000

East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2000 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should support democracy and economic recovery in East Timor, strengthen its security, and promote its ability to play a positive role in the Asia-Pacific region and in international organizations. Sets forth requirements with respect to the provision to East Timor of bilateral assistance, multilateral assistance, Peace Corps assistance, certain trade and investment assistance, scholarships for East Timorese students, and security assistance.

Human Rights Investment Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2000

Human Rights Investment Act of 2000 - Earmarks for FY 2001 and each subsequent fiscal year a specified percentage of amounts made available to the Department of State for diplomatic and consular programs for salaries and expenses of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, including funding of positions at U.S. missions abroad that are primarily dedicated to following human rights developments in foreign countries. Establishes a Human Rights and Democracy Fund to be administered by the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Sets forth the purposes of the Fund, including to: (1) support defenders of human rights and assist the victims of human rights violations; and (2) promote and encourage the growth of democracy, including the support for nongovernmental organizations in other countries. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of State to establish and implement a program to monitor U.S. military assistance and arms transfers to ensure to maximum extent feasible that U.S. military assistance and weapons manufactured in or sold from the United States are not used: (1) to commit gross violations of human rights; or (2) to violate other U.S. laws applicable to U.S. military assistance and arms transfers that are also related to human rights and preventing human rights violations. Earmarks for each fiscal year after FY2000 a specified percentage of amounts appropriated for each fiscal year for U.S. military assistance to carry out such program. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the Secretary to report annually to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and a specified congressional committee about: (1) each country in which extrajudicial killings, torture, or other serious violations of human rights have occurred; and (2) the extent to which the United States has taken or will take action to encourage an end to such practices in the country. Authorizes appropriations for the Department of State to carry out the National Endowment for Democracy Act.

Live Performing Arts Labor Relations Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2000

Live Performing Arts Labor Relations Amendments - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to exempt, from a prohibition against employer or labor organization boycotts, any leaders, contractors, purchasers of live entertainment or live music, promoters, producers, or persons similarly engaged or involved in an integrated production or performance of any kind in the live entertainment industry. Allows employers who hire, or contract for the services of, persons engaged in the live performing arts to make agreements covering such persons with labor organizations of which performing artists are members (provided that certain unfair labor practices are not involved), even if the majority status of such labor organization has been previously established or such agreement requires membership in such labor organization as a condition of employment. Revises definitions of: (1) employer, to include purchasers of live musical performance services regardless of whether the performer is an independent contractor, employer, or employee of another employer; and (2) employee, to include independent contractors (other than employers) engaged to perform live musical services.

Mandatory IDEA Full Funding Act of 2000

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2000

Mandatory IDEA Full Funding Act of 2000 - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to require specified minimum levels of Federal grant payments to States for assistance for education of all children with disabilities.

To honor the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its role as a protector of the world's refugees, to celebrate UNHCR's 50th anniversary, and to praise the High Commissioner Sadako Ogata for her work with UNHCR for the past ten years.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2000

Recognizes and honors the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Expresses support for the continued efforts of UNHCR, international protection for the victims of persecution and human rights abuse, and durable solutions for refugees. Calls on the international community to work together with UNHCR in efforts to: (1) ensure that host countries uphold humanitarian and human rights principles for refugees; (2) lessen the impact of refugees on host countries; and (3) promote the safe voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement of refugees.

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2000

Calls for: (1) Congress and the executive branch to communicate directly with elected and appointed top Taiwanese officials; and (2) the United States to revise, with a view toward reducing, restrictions on high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the United States.