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Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]

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Bill· HRH.R. 1896 (100th)referred

Magnet Schools Assistance Reauthorization Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1987

Magnet Schools Assistance Reauthorization Act of 1987 - Amends the Education for Economic Security Act to increase the FY 1988 amount of the authorization of appropriations for magnet school assistance and to extend such authorization of appropriations through FY 1993. Prohibits the Secretary of Education from making a determination about the award of funds under the magnet school assistance program solely on the basis of whether an applicant received an award in a prior fiscal year. Limits to 15 percent that portion of funds available for each fiscal year for purposes of the magnet school assistance program that may remain available for obligation and expenditure during the succeeding fiscal year. Prohibits the Secretary from reducing any payment under such program for any fiscal year by any amount on the basis of availability of funds pursuant to specified provisions of the General Education Provisions Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1885 (100th)open

Satellite Television Fair Marketing Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1987

Satellite Television Fair Marketing Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the encrypting of satellite programming from the Public Broadcasting Service and the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. Requires anyone who encrypts satellite delivered programming for private viewing to: (1) make it available for private viewing by home satellite antenna users; (2) establish reasonable character and financial criteria for distributors of satellite delivered programming and not discriminate in prices, terms, or conditions among distributors offering similar distribution services; and (3) conduct such encryption according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - approved standards designed to comply with specified criteria. Requires the FCC-approved standards to provide the public interest benefits of a universal encryption system permitting decryption by cable television subscribers and home satellite users. Authorizes aggrieved persons to commence civil actions to enforce this Act. Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a study of pricing and distribution terms of satellite television programming to determine whether the programming market is developing competitively. Authorizes the FTC to establish remedies necessary to produce adequate competition. Requires the FCC to begin a rulemaking proceeding on improving access to network signals for rural Americans.

Law· HRH.R. 1846 (100th)enacted

Higher Education Technical Amendments Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1987

Higher Education Technical Amendments Act of 1987 - Amends provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 relating to: (1) the selection criteria for institutional challenge grant eligibility, including provisions for the waiver of certain requirements in certain cases when the Secretary of Education determines that such a waiver will substantially increase higher education opportunities appropriate to the needs of American Indians; (2) the value of a principal residence for the purpose of computations to determine Pell grant eligibility in certain cases involving dislocated workers or displaced homemakers; (3) the definition of "untaxed income and benefits" for the purpose of computing annual adjusted family income for Pell grant eligibility determinations; (4) the formula used in assessing institutional need for purposes of the allocation of funding for supplemental educational opportunity grants; (5) authorizations for FY 1987 through 1991 for the high school equivalency and the college assistance migrant programs; (6) special child care services for disadvantaged college students; (7) per student aggregate loan limits; (8) variable interest rates on supplemental and PLUS loans, and limitation, repayment, and refinancing criteria applicable to such loans; (9) PLUS loan deferments; (10) consolidation loans; (11) insurance program agreements to qualify loans for interest subsidies; (12) guaranty agreements for reimbursing loans; (13) the computation of the interest rate on loans under the income contingent direct loan demonstration project; (14) the financial needs assessment of students, including provisions governing the discretion of a student financial aid administrator to make necessary adjustments to allow for the treatment of individual students with special circumstances; and (15) the eligibility of preschool teachers for the Congressional Teacher Scholarship program. Amends the Higher Education Amendments of 1986 relating to: (1) effective dates; and (2) the conduct of certain required studies. Amends the General Education Provisions Act concerning the disposition of certain funds received by the Center for Education Statistics.

Bill· HRH.R. 1795 (100th)open

Partnership for Educational Innovation Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1987

Partnership for Educational Innovation Act - Chapter 1: Federal, State, and Local Partnership - Sets forth this Act's short title and table of contents. Chapter 2: Partnership for Educational Innovation - States that the purpose of this Act is to: (1) provide funding to enable State and local educational agencies to implement promising educational programs; (2) place responsibility for the administration of funds with State agencies; and (3) enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Part A: State and Local Programs - Subpart 1: Funding - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1993 to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sets forth the method for determining a State's allotment and the basis for the State's allocation to local educational agencies. Provides that not more than 20 percent of such allotment shall be used for statewide educational agencies. Subpart 2: State Programs - Sets forth the application requirements for any State which desires to receive allotments under this Act. Lists the activities for which such allotments may be used, including: (1) State administration of programs under this Act; (2) technical assistance and direct grants for local educational agencies and statewide activities; and (3) assistance to carry out "effective school programs." Subpart 3: Local Programs - Sets forth the application requirements for any local educational agency which desires to receive an allocation of funds under this Act. Grants the local educational agency complete discretion in determining how funds for local programs shall be divided among the authorized purposes of this subpart. Allows such funds to be used for: (1) programs and projects to meet the educational needs of at-risk and high cost children; (2) "effective schools programs and activities"; (3) innovative instructional programs and materials; (4) personnel enhancement; and (5) other special projects. Subpart 4: Effective Schools Programs - Defines "effective schools programs" as school-based programs that have the objective of: (1) promoting school-level planning, instructional improvement, and staff development; (2) increasing the academic achievements of children; and (3) achieving specified conditions in the school which stress the achievement of instructional goals and a safe and orderly school environment. Subpart 5: General Provisions - Sets forth provisions to ensure a maintenance of effort between State and Federal expenditures for educational programs, and for the participation of children enrolled in private schools. Sets forth reporting requirements for local educational agencies, State educational agencies, and the Secretary of Education. Grants the Secretary authority to issue regulations to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Act. Part B: National Programs and Activities - Authorizes the Secretary to carry out directly or through grants and contracts with State and local educational agencies specified educational projects and programs. Part C: General Provisions - Repeals Chapter 2 (Consolidation of Federal Programs for Elementary and Secondary Education) of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1790 (100th)referred

Student Loan Bankruptcy Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1987

Student Loan Bankruptcy Prevention Act - Amends Federal bankruptcy law to exempt student loans made, insured, or guaranteed by a governmental unit from the debts which may be discharged in a chapter 13 (adjustment of debts of individuals with regular income) bankruptcy claim.

Bill· HRH.R. 1728 (100th)reported

A bill to amend the National School Lunch Act to provide for limited extension of alternative means of providing assistance under the school lunch program.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1987

Amends the National School Lunch Act to permit a school district that was receiving, as of January 1, 1987, cash or letters of credit in lieu of commodities for its school lunch program (program) to elect to extend such alternative assistance program for each school year ending before July 1, 1992. States that such an election shall not affect the distribution of any bonus program commodities.

Bill· HRH.R. 1722 (100th)referred

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Mediation Process Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1987

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Mediation Process Act of 1987 - Amends the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act to require a person to pursue all administrative and mediation or conciliation avenues before bringing an action under such Act. Requires all administrative steps taken to be detailed in a complaint. Provides attorneys' fees for a defendant where the court determines that a plaintiff's action was unreasonable, abusive of the legal process, or was pursued for the principal purpose of harassment.

Bill· HRH.R. 1723 (100th)referred

Legal Services Corporation Amendments Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1987

Legal Services Corporation Amendments Act of 1987 - Amends the Legal Services Corporation Act to allow a court to award reasonable costs and legal fees to a prevailing defendant (in an action commenced by the Legal Services Corporation or a recipient of Corporation assistance) where: (1) the action was frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation; (2) the action was pursued to harass the defendant; or (3) the Corporation or recipient maliciously abused legal process. Provides that any such costs and fees shall be paid by the Corporation, by the recipient, or by the attorney, as determined by the Court. (Current law provides for: (1) the awarding of such costs and fees only where the action was pursued to harass the defendant or where the Corporation or recipient abused legal process; and (2) the payment of such costs and fees by the Corporation.)

Bill· HRH.R. 1692 (100th)open

Employee Educational Assistance Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1987

Employee Educational Assistance Act of 1987 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the income tax exclusion for employee educational assistance programs. (Present law terminates such exclusion as of December 31, 1987.) Requires, for every taxable year beginning after 1988, an annual cost of living adjustment of the maximum excludable amount. Waives the maximum excludable amount for any educational assistance furnished by certain educational institutions to graduate students engaged in teaching or research activities for such organization.

Bill· HRH.R. 1707 (100th)open

A bill to establish the Veterans' Administration as an executive department.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1987

Establishes the Veterans Administration as an executive department redesignated as the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Makes technical and conforming changes, including the redesignation of the Administrator of Veterans Affairs as the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs.

Bill· HRH.R. 1663 (100th)open

Small Business Prompt Payment Act Amendments of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1987

Small Business Prompt Payment Act Amendments of 1987 - Revises Federal law to deem the head of a Federal agency to have received an invoice on the later of: (1) the date on which the designated office or employee of an agency actually receives it; or (2) the fifth day after the date on which a property is actually delivered, or final performance of a service is actually completed, unless the contract specifies otherwise. Makes Federal prompt payment provisions applicable to the United States Postal Service. Makes the Postmaster General responsible for issuing procurement regulations, solicitation provisions, and contract clauses. Reduces the 15-day grace period for payment of interest penalties to eight days for solicitations (other than meat products and agricultural commodities) issued before October 1, 1990. Eliminates such grace period for procurement solicitations issued on or after October 1, 1990. Requires an agency to pay a double interest penalty if: (1) the agency owes the interest penalty; (2) the interest penalty is not paid to the business concern on or after the date the penalty is due; (3) the agency does not pay the penalty within ten days after such payment is made; and (4) a written demand is made within 40 days after such payment is made. Requires regulations on interest penalties, in the case of construction contracts, to provide for the payment of interest on: (1) progress payments due for more than seven days, or a longer period if the prevailing practice in private construction contracts is to provide such longer period; and (2) amounts retained during the performance of a contract, if such amounts are not paid by the required payment date. Requires regulations on interest penalties to provide for periodic payments in the case of supply or service contracts upon: (1) the submission of an invoice for supplies delivered or services performed; and (2) acceptance of supplies or services by an authorized employee or certification of performance by such an employee. Requires Government construction contractors to include a payment provision in their agreements with their subcontractors which provides for payment in accordance with prevailing industry standards. Requires the contractor to pay a late payment interest penalty to the subcontractor at the rate applicable between the prime contractor and the Government. Specifies the calculation of time for interest penalties on discount payments. Revises agency reporting requirements on interest penalty payments to include: (1) a description of agency payment practices; and (2) an analysis by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization for each of the various Federal agencies on the impact of such payments on small and disadvantaged businesses. Requires the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to report to the congressional committees on Small Business on current Government compliance with the payment of interest penalties and the impact on small business. Requires the Chief Counsel to monitor the compliance of all agencies and of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget with interest penalty payments. Requires the modification of the Federal acquisition regulation to implement Federal prompt payment provisions.

Bill· HRH.R. 1583 (100th)open

Defense Savings Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1987

Defense Savings Act - Establishes the Bipartisan Commission on the Consolidation of Military Bases (the Commission) to: (1) review the military importance of all major military installations; and (2) identify which such installations can be closed or realigned without impairing the security of the United States. Outlines administrative procedures concerning membership, staff, meetings, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission, within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, to submit to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and each House of the Congress a final report on the findings and conclusions of the Commission. Terminates the Commission 30 days after the submission of such report. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to take certain specified action with respect to the implementation of the Commission's recommendations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1566 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain information relating to fund raising to be included on returns made by tax-exempt organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1987

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require that certain information relating to fund raising must be included on tax returns made by tax-exempt organizations. Specifies the information required as: (1) the name and address of each person engaged in fund raising on behalf of the organization; (2) the gross amount raised by such person; (3) the amount of compensation received by such person; (4) a description of the activities performed by such person on behalf of the organization; and (5) a description of the other fund raising activities of the organization, the amount raised from such activities, and the expenses incurred for such activities.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 181 (100th)enacted

A joint resolution commemorating the bicentennial of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1987

Commemorates the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 as one of the fundamental legal documents of the United States. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the bicentennial of the Northwest Ordinance.

Bill· HRH.R. 1443 (100th)open

Irrigation Subsidy Reform Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1987

Irrigation Subsidy Reform Act of 1987 - 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 1448 (100th)referred

Bilingual Education Act Amendments of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1987

Bilingual Education Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Bilingual Education Act to add to the statement of policy the declaration that, regardless of the method of instruction, programs which serve children of limited English proficiency have the equally important goals of developing both academic achievement and English proficiency. Removes a requirement that the Secretary of Education reserve limited portions of funds for special alternative instructional programs and related activities. Removes a requirement that the Secretary reserve at least 75 percent of funds for transitional bilingual education programs.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 68 (100th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the inability of American citizens to maintain regular contact with relatives in the Soviet Union.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1987

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the promotion of unrestricted family visits between related people of the United States and the Soviet Union is an essential part of American policy toward the Soviet Union; and (2) the President, the Secretary of State, and other administration members should raise the issue of family visitation at all appropriate opportunities in discussions with leaders of the Communist Party and the Government of the Soviet Union.

Bill· HRH.R. 1294 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of antibiotics administered intraveneously at home to patients with a chronic infectious disease requiring long-term intravenous antibiotic therapy.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1987

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include within the definition of "medical and other health services" the services and supplies furnished by or under the supervision of a physician in connection with intravenous antibiotic therapy furnished in the patient's home to a patient with a chronic infectious disease requiring long-term intravenous antibiotic therapy.

Bill· HRH.R. 1203 (100th)referred

Technology Education Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1987

Technology Education Act of 1986 - Defines "technology education" as a comprehensive educational process designed to develop a population that is knowledgeable about technology and its evolution, systems, techniques, utilization in industry and other fields, and social and cultural significance. Directs the Secretary of Education, subject to the availability of appropriations under this Act, to establish a program of grants to local educational agencies (LEAs), State educational agencies (SEAs), consortia of public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions, and institutions of higher education for not more than ten demonstration programs in technology education for secondary schools. Sets forth grant application requirements. Directs the Secretary to consider equitable geographic distribution in making such grants. Permits such grants to be used to develop a model demonstration program for technology education with specified components. Includes among such components research and development of curriculum materials, an institute to develop teacher capabilities in technology education, and multidisciplinary teacher workshops for interfacing mathematics, science, and technology education. Limits the Federal share to 65 percent of the costs of programs or projects assisted under this Act. Requires that at least ten percent of such costs be covered by private sector contributions. Directs the Secretary to disseminate the results of such programs or projects so as to improve the training of educational personnel. Amends the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981 to direct the Secretary to make available specified amounts of discretionary funds to carry out this Act for FY 1987 through 1989.

Bill· HRH.R. 1154 (100th)failed

Textile Apparel and Footwear Trade Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Textile and Apparel Trade Act of 1987 - Limits the 1987 imports of textiles and textile products classified under a category to an amount equal to 101 percent of the total 1986 imports classified under such category. Limits the 1987 imports of nonrubber footwear classified under a nonrubber footwear category to an amount equal to: (1) the total 1986 imports of nonrubber footwear classified under such category; and (2) in the case of low priced nonrubber footwear, the total 1986 imports of low priced nonrubber footwear classified under such category. Provides for a one-percent annual growth in the amount of permitted imports of textiles and textile products after 1987. Authorizes the President to: (1) enter into trade agreements to grant new concessions as compensation, to the extent required under U.S. trade agreements for the import limits imposed by this Act; and (2) proclaim such modification or continuance of any existing duty on textiles and textile products and on nonrubber footwear as necessary to carry out such agreements. Prohibits the President from reducing any rate of duty by more than ten percent. Requires the President, before entering into such trade agreements, to consider whether such country has violated trade concessions of benefit to the United States and such violation has not been adequately offset by U.S. action or by the action of such country. Sets forth requirements governing staged rate reductions in the tariffs of articles affected by this Act. Prohibits the President, except as authorized by this paragraph, from entering into trade negotiations with any country with respect to duties on textiles, textile products, and nonrubber footwear. Prohibits the President, except as provided in this paragraph, from decreasing or proposing a decrease in any such duty by any means, including an implementing bill or a proclamation. Requires the President to report annually to the Congress on the administration of this Act. Requires the Secretary of Commerce, ten years after enactment of this Act, to study and report to the Congress on the operation of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1141 (100th)open

High Technology Trade Promotion Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

High Technology Trade Promotion Act of 1987 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to declare that no permission to export may be required for national security reasons for exports of goods or technology to a country which maintains export controls on such goods or technology cooperatively with the United States pursuant to an international agreement. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to require permission to export such goods or technology to certain end users. Authorizes the Secretary to require permission to export such goods or technology to a country if the country is engaging in a pattern of noncompliance with the agreement of the Coordinating Committee on Export Controls or other applicable agreement. Declares that no permission to export may be required under the national security export control provisions for the export to any country (other than a controlled country) of certain low technology items. Declares that no permission to reexport goods may be required under the national security export control provisions for: (1) reexports to or from any country which maintains export controls on such goods cooperatively with the United States pursuant to an international agreement except for reexports to certain end users; (2) reexports of goods that are incorporated in other goods and do not constitute more than 35 percent of the value of the goods in which they are incorporated; and (3) reexports of certain low technology items. Requires the Secretary, when reviewing the foreign availability of items subject to national security export controls, to include sources of such items within a country to which exports are controlled. Grants the Secretary the authority, with specified exceptions, to make a foreign availability determination notwithstanding the approval or disapproval of any other agency. Imposes a timetable for determinations by the Secretary of foreign availability of items subject to national security export controls. Requires the President to begin negotiations to eliminate the foreign availability of items subject to national security export controls whenever the President determines that it is in the national security interest to eliminate such availability. Provides that if such negotiations do not result in the elimination of such foreign availability within six months, the Secretary may not require a validated license for the export of such items. Deletes the provision that authorized an extension of such negotiating period. Provides a 30-day period for submission of data in connection with review of the inclusion of an item on the national security export control list. Repeals the provision providing special procedures for the Secretary of Defense in the processing of export license applications. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to refer export license applications to other agencies under certain circumstances. Requires the Comptroller General to review the effect of the changes in export license review procedures contained in this paragraph and to report to the appropriate congressional committees concerning procedural improvements to ensure the removal of export controls without adversely affecting national security. Requires the President to appoint a person representing the U.S. electronics industry to the U.S. delegation to the Coordinating Committee on Export Controls. Authorizes appropriations for the Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration and for the Office of Export Licensing. Authorizes the issuance of a distribution export license to approve distributors or users of exports in China. Makes certain technical amendments to such Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1148 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to allow a worker to be employed in any nonrailroad employment and still qualify for an annuity, subject to current deductions in the tier 1 benefit on account of work and new deductions in the tier 2 benefit if the employment is for his last nonrailroad employer.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1987

Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to allow a retired railroad worker to be employed in any non-railroad employment and still qualify for an annuity, subject to specified deductions, including reduction of certain benefits by $1 for every $2 earned from the last non-railroad employment.

Bill· HRH.R. 1115 (100th)open

Uniform Product Safety Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1987

Uniform Product Safety Act of 1987 - States that this Act governs any civil action brought against a manufacturer or product seller for personal injury or damage caused by a product. Supersedes any inconsistent State law regarding recovery in such such actions. Lists specific laws not superseded, including: (1) defenses of sovereign immunity asserted by the United States or any State; (2) any Federal law (except the Federal Employees Compensation Act); (3) the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976; (4) State choice-of-law rules; and (5) the right of any court to transfer venue. Allows any State to develop and implement expedited product liability claims procedures. Establishes uniform national standards for product liability actions. Subjects a product manufacturer to liability if the claimant establishes that: (1) the manufacturer manufactured an unreasonably dangerous product; (2) the product failed to conform to an express warranty made by the manufacturer; (3) the manufacturer was negligent in designing the product; or (4) the manufacturer failed to provide appropriate warnings or instructions. Treats a product seller as a manufacturer where: (1) the manufacturer is not subject to a service of process in any State where the action might be brought; or (2) the court determines that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the manufacturer. Subjects a product seller to liability if the claimant establishes that: (1) the product failed to conform to an express warranty made by the product seller; (2) the product seller did not exercise reasonable care in assembling, inspecting, or maintaining such product; or (3) the product seller did not exercise reasonable care in passing on the manufacturer's warnings or instructions. Establishes defenses in such actions with respect to: (1) manufacturing practices in light of existing technology; and (2) compliance with Government standards and contract specifications; and (3) claimant's intoxication. Holds each defendant found responsible for the harm jointly and severally liable. Makes a product seller or manufacturer liable for punitive damages if such seller or manufacturer: (1) knowingly destroyed or failed to make available evidence whose production is required; or (2) manifested a conscious and flagrant indifference to consumer safety. Lists factors to be considered in setting the amount of punitive damages. Limits punitive damages to treble damages plus costs. Provides that punitive damages may not be awarded where: (1) a drug or medical device complied with certain Government standards; or (2) an aircraft was certified by the Secretary of Transportation under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Establishes a 25-year statute of repose. Requires any damage award to be reduced by the amount of workers' compensation benefits paid. Establishes a Federal Product Liability Study Panel to study: (1) existing and proposed expedited product liability claims procedures; (2) Federal and State workers' compensation systems; and (3) nonjudicial methods for resolving product liability claims. Requires the Panel to report to specified congressional committees within two years of enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1082 (100th)open

Arctic Coastal Plain Leasing Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 1987

Arctic Coastal Plain Leasing Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement a competitive oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. States that this Act shall be considered the primary land management authorization for all exploration and production activities on the Coastal Plain. Provides that no land management review shall be required except as specifically authorized by this Act. Mandates that all receipts from sales, rentals, bonuses, and royalties on leases under this Act be deposited into the Treasury. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations to ensure that oil and gas exploration and transportation activities are conducted to achieve the reasonable protection of animal and environmental resources (including subsistence uses of the Coastal Plain). States that the "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, Coastal Plain Resource Assessment," prepared by the Secretary, satisfies all legal requirements for the promulgation of such regulations, and that no further studies or assessments shall be required prior to Federal action. Directs the Secretary to provide impact aid and other assistance to communities on the North Slope and elsewhere in Alaska in order to ensure the public services needed to accommodate oil and gas production and transportation activities on the Coastal Plain.

Bill· HRH.R. 1072 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Public Health Service Act with respect to continuation of health care coverage.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1987

Amends the Internal Revenue Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Public Health Service Act to provide that the period of continuation health coverage terminates upon reemployment and eligibility for health coverage. Requires a 90-day qualifying period to obtain continuation coverage benefits.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 44 (100th)referred

A concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 16, 1987, in honor of the bicentennial of the Constitution and to commemorate the Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1987

Requires that the Congress convene in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, on July 16, 1987, to commemorate the bicentennial of the Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention.

Bill· HRH.R. 1049 (100th)open

Utility Ratepayer Refund Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1987

Utility Ratepayer Refund Act of 1987 - Repeals provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 which extend the normalization requirements to the treatment of excess deferred tax reserves of public utility companies.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 43 (100th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the denial of health insurance coverage for disabled adopted children.

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1987

Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the discrimination in and denial of health insurance coverage for adopted children. Calls upon State legislatures to enact legislation that requires health insurance contracts to cover adopted children on the same basis as other dependents.

Bill· HRH.R. 1025 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide in certain cases for the payment of widow's, widower's, mother's, or father's, insurance benefits to an otherwise eligible person who would qualify for such benefits as the insured individual's widow or widower except for the fact that (at the time of their marriage) such individual already had a legal spouse of whose existence such person was unaware.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1987

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide for the payment of widow's, widower's, mother's, or father's insurance benefits to an otherwise eligible person who would qualify for such benefits as the insured individual's widow or widower, by reason of having lived as that individual's spouse at the time of that individual's death, except for the fact that, at the time of their marriage, such individual already had a legal spouse of whose existence such person was unaware. Prorates such benefits between the widow or widower with whom the insured individual was living at the time of death and another widow or widower on the basis of the relative time each lived with the insured individual as his or her spouse.

Bill· HRH.R. 950 (100th)open

Special Educational Needs Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1987

Special Educational Needs Act of 1987 - Chapter 1: Financial Assistance to Meet Special Educational Needs of Children - Replaces chapter 1 (Financial Assistance to Meet Special Educational Needs of Disadvantaged Children) of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981 and title I (Financial Assistance to Meet Special Educational Needs of Children) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Provides for assistance to improve the educational opportunities of educationally deprived children. Part A: Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies - Subpart 1: Allocations - Directs the Secretary of Education to determine criteria for allocation of basic grants to territories. Sets forth a special formula for Puerto Rico. Sets forth a formula for allocation of basic grants to local educational agencies on the basis of number of children in specified categories to be counted and the average per pupil expenditure (within limits) in a State. Provides that the categories of children to be counted are as follows: (1) number of children aged five to 17, inclusive, in the school district from families below the poverty level; (2) number of such children from families above the poverty level; and (3) number of such children living in institutions for neglected or delinquent children, or being supported in foster homes with public funds. Sets forth provisions for a program for Indian children. Directs the Secretary to make payments to State educational agencies for grants made on the basis of entitlements created under such basic grants provisons during the period of FY 1988 through 1993. Provides for additional grants for local education agencies in counties with especially high concentrations of children from low-income families. Reserves specified funds for such purpose. Subpart 2: Basic Program Requirements - Requires local educational agencies to use funds received under this chapter only for programs and projects designed to meet the special educational needs of educationally deprived children. Sets forth authorized uses of such funds. Sets forth provisions for innovation projects and for program improvement. Sets forth local educational agency application requirements. States that eligible school attendance areas are those having high concentrations of children from low-income families. Sets forth procedures for designation of such areas. Requires a local educational agency to use funds received under this chapter for educationally deprived children identified as having the greatest need for special assistance. Sets forth provisions for assessment of educational need. Provides for continued eligibility during the same school year for educationally deprived children who transfer to ineligible areas or schools. Permits local educational agencies to skip eligible children who are receiving services of the same nature and scope from non-Federal sources. Provides for eligibility of children of limited English proficiency and handicapped children under specified conditions. Provides that a child who was previously identified as being in greatest need of assistance but is no longer, and who continues to be educationally deprived, may participate in the program for two additional years. Provides for eligibility for children transferred from a State operated program for neglected and delinquent children. Permits the local education agency to carry out a schoolwide project to upgrade the entire educational program of a school in the case of any school serving an eligible attendance area in which not less than 75 percent of the children are from low-income families. Sets forth requirements for designation of such schools, approval of the plan, operation of the project, and use of funds. Sets forth accountability provisions for continuation of such schoolwide project. Sets forth provisions for parental involvement. Sets forth provisions for participation of children enrolled in private schools. Sets forth various fiscal requirements, including maintenance of effort. Requires that Federal funds supplement, not supplant, regular non-Federal funds. Permits a local educational agency to receive funds under this chapter only if State and local funds will be used in the district of such agency to provide services in project areas which, taken as a whole, are at least comparable to services being provided in areas in such district which are not receiving such funds. Permits exclusion of certain special State and local program funds for purposes of such requirements. Prohibits any State from taking into consideration payments under this chapter in determining the eligibility of any local educational agency for State aid, or the amount of State aid, with respect to free public education of children. Requires local and State evaluations of chapter 1 programs. Requires schools which show a decline in achievement of children served under this chapter in any two consecutive years to submit a detailed plan of improvement to the local educational agency. Requires the local educational agency to: (1) review such plan and provide technical assistance for program improvement at such school; and (2) if achievement continues to decline for two additional years, notify the State educational agency which shall then provide technical assistance for program improvement. Part B: Even Start Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies - Provides for grants to integrate early childhood education and adult education for parents. Provides, within specified limits, that such grants shall be made to each State in the same proportion as grants are allocated under part A. Reserves a specified amount for migrant programs. Provides that funds made available to local educational agencies under this part shall be used to provide family-centered education programs to help parents become full partners in the education of their children and to assist children in reaching their full potential as learners. Sets forth program elements. Provides that funds under this part may be used for not more than 80 percent of the total cost of the program in the first year of funding, 60 percent in the second year, 40 percent in the third year, and 20 percent in the fourth and any subsequent year. Provides that additional funds may be obtained from any available source, including part A of this chapter. Makes eligible for participation in this program families that include: (1) a parent who is eligible for participation in an adult basic education program under the Adult Education Act; and (2) a child aged one to seven, inclusive, who resides in a school attendance area designated for participation in part A programs. Set forth local application requirements. Requires each State educational agency to appoint a review panel that will award grants on the basis of proposals which meet specified criteria. Provides that grants may be awarded for up to four years. Requires the Secretary to: (1) provide for the annual independent evaluation of programs under this part; and (2) submit to the Congress an annual review and summary of the results of such evaluations. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1993 for purposes of this part. Part C: Secondary School Programs for Basic Skills Improvement and Dropout Prevention - Provides for grants to States for local educational agencies with high concentrations of low-income children to improve the achievement of educationally deprived children and potential dropouts enrolled in secondary schools and such children who have already dropped out of school. Provides, within limits, that such grants will be made to each State in the same proportion as grants to States are allocated under part A. Provides that only local educational agencies in counties which meet certain requirements with respect to concentrations of low-income children shall be eligible to receive grants under this part. Sets forth authorized uses of funds under this part. Makes eligible for program participation secondary school students who meet part A requirements as educationally deprived children having the greatest need for special assistance, and students who are dropouts or potential dropouts. Sets forth local application requirements and the selection process for award of grants. Provides that such grants may be awarded for up to three years. Requires such programs to meet certain fiscal and evaluation requirements. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1993 for purposes of this part. Part D: Programs Operated by State Agencies - Subpart 1: Programs for Migratory Children - Entitles a State educational agency or a combination of such agencies, upon application, to receive a grant for any fiscal year under this part to establish or improve, either directly or through local educational agencies, programs of education for children of migratory agricultural workers or migratory fishermen. Sets forth a formula for determining the amount of such grants on the basis of average per pupil expenditure and numbers of full-time and part-time residents who are migratory children aged three to 21, inclusive. Sets forth a special formula for Puerto Rico. Sets forth program requirements for approval of applications. Sets forth a provision for by-passing a State under certain conditions. Sets forth provisions for coordination of migrant education activities. Reserves specified funds for such purpose. Subpart 2: Programs for Handicapped Children - Makes a State agency which is directly responsible for providing free public education for handicapped children eligible to receive a grant under this subpart for any fiscal year. Sets forth a formula for determining the amount of such grant based on average per pupil expenditure and the number of handicapped children operated or supported by the State agency, including schools providing special education for handicapped children under contract or other arrangement with the State agency. Sets forth a special formula for Puerto Rico. Provides for the counting of children transferring from State to local programs under specified conditions. Sets forth program requirements. Subpart 3: Programs for Neglected and Delinquent Children - Entitles a State agency which is directly responsible for providing free public education for children in institutions for neglected or delinquent children or in adult correctional institutions to receive a grant under this subpart for any fiscal year. Sets forth a formula for determining the amount of such grant based on average per pupil expenditure and the number of such neglected or delinquent children in average daily attendance at schools for such children operated or supported by the State agency, including schools providing education for such children under contract or other arrangement with such agency. Sets forth a special formula for Puerto Rico. Sets forth program requirements. Makes such grants available for projects up to three years. Requires annual program evaluations. Reserves specified amounts for transition services. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to State and local educational agencies to support projects to facilitate the transition of children from State-operated institutions for neglected and delinquent children into locally operated programs and into a regular school program. Requires that such grants be used to provide special educational services for such children in schools other than State-operated institutions. Subpart 4: General Provision for State-Operated Programs - Authorizes appropriations for each fiscal year for purposes of each of subparts 1, 2, and 3 of this part, in an amount equal to not more than one percent of the amount appropriated for such year for such subparts for payments to specified territories of the United States. Part E: Payments - Sets forth payment methods for this chapter. Sets forth the amount of payments to local education agencies. Provides for adjustments in allocations to States where necessitated by the amount of appropriations. Provides for payments for State administration. Sets a limitation on grants to Puerto Rico under this chapter. Provides that no entitlement authority or authority to enter into grants, contracts, or other financial assistance agreements under this chapter shall be effective except to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts. Part F: General Provisions - Subpart 1: Federal Administration - Authorizes the Secretary to issue necessary regulations. Provides that programs under this chapter may not be required to follow anyone instructional model. Requires that proposed regulations be reviewed by regional panels of Federal, State, and local administrators. Sets forth provisions for the availability of appropriations. Sets forth provisions for the withholding of payments to States. Provides for judicial review of such withholding. Directs the Secretary to develop national standards for local evaluation of programs under this chapter. Directs the Secretary to report biennially to the appropriate congressional committees on State and local evaluation results based on specified data. Directs the Secretary to conduct a national longitudinal study of eligible children participating in programs under this chapter. Requires a follow-up of the initial survey. Requires a final report on the study to be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees by January 1, 1997, and an interim report by January 1, 1993. Directs the Secretary to prepare and distribute a policy manual for this chapter. Directs the Secretary to respond within 30 days to inquiries of State or local educational agencies with respect to this chapter. Directs the Secretary to continue, establish, and expend technical assistance centers to provide assistance to State and local educational agencies with respect to programs under this chapter. Provides for Federal dissemination of exemplary programs through the National Diffusion Network. Directs the Secretary to provide for review of State and local administration of programs under this chapter. Authorizes the Secretary to make small grants for applied research on promising educational models for serving educationally deprived children under this chapter. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1993 for Federal evaluation, technical assistance, and research activities related to this chapter and for authorized studies. Subpart 2: State Administration - Sets forth provisions relating to State rulemaking. Directs each State educational agency to keep such records and provide such information to the Secretary as may be required for fiscal audit and program evaluation. Provides that, under certain conditions, public school personnel paid entirely by funds made available under this chapter may be assigned limited supervisory duties. Subpart 3: Definitions - Sets forth definitions for purposes of this chapter. Chapter 2: Miscellaneous Provisions - Repeals chapter 1 (Financial Assistance to Meet Special Educational Needs of Disadvantaged Children) of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981 and title I (Financial Assistance to Meet Special Educational Needs of Children) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Sets forth transition provisions.

Bill· HRH.R. 994 (100th)referred

A bill relating to the pay recommendations recently submitted by the President to the Congress under the Federal Salary Act of 1967.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1987

Requires that the rate of pay for Members of Congress and Federal officials under the Executive Schedule be determined as if the recommendations of the President on January 5, 1987, relating to such pay rates had been disapproved. (Exempts Federal judicial salaries from this disapproval.)

Bill· HRH.R. 1008 (100th)open

Nonsmokers Health Protection Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1987

Nonsmokers Health Protection Act of 1987 - Declares that nonsmokers working and visiting in U.S. Government buildings are entitled to a reasonably smoke-free environment for the protection of their health and comfort. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, within 180 days of enactment of this Act, to promulgate regulations designating the areas in which smoking shall be allowed within Government buildings. Requires the conspicuous display of signs at building entrances and in areas where smoking is permitted. Declares that regulations under this Act shall not supersede a regulation providing more stringent restrictions on smoking, or prevent a department or agency from initiating more stringent restrictions on smoking. Requires departments or agencies in which labor organizations have been accorded recognition to engage in collective bargaining to implement regulations which affect work areas predominantly occupied by employees represented by such labor organizations. Requires any bargaining agreement to comply with this Act. Encourages departments and agencies to offer smoking cessation programs. Encourages Federal health plan carriers to provide coverage for such programs.