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Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1]

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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 400 (99th)referred

Balanced Budget Constitutional Convention Convening Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1985

Balanced Budget Constitutional Convention Convening Resolution - Requires the Vice President to convene a constitutional convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within a specified period after receiving resolutions passed by two additional State legislatures calling for such a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments requiring the Government to operate on a balanced budget. Sets forth provisions concerning the appointment and compensation of delegates, convention proceedings, and termination of the convention after 120 days. Requires the Administrator of General Services to submit any amendment proposed by the convention to the State legislatures for ratification, unless the Congress adopts a concurrent resolution finding that such amendment does not relate to the purpose of the convention.

Law· HRH.R. 3415 (99th)enacted

Bicentennial of the Constitution Coins and Medals Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1985

Bicentennial of the Constitution Coins and Medals Act - Title I: Bicentennial of the United States Constitution Commemorative Coins - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of five dollar gold coins and one dollar silver coins emblematic of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Sets forth certain features of such coins and provides for their sale and issuance. Terminates the minting of such coins after December 31, 1987. Requires the Secretary to deposit in the Treasury all surcharges received from sale of such coins, to be used to reduce the national debt. Title II: Bicentennial of the United States Constitution Commemorative Medals - Directs the Secretary to strike and deliver to the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution a specified number of gold, silver, and bronze medals commemorating the Bicentennial. Authorizes the Commission to dispose of such medals at a premium. Terminates the striking of such medals after December 31, 1987.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 194 (99th)open

A concurrent resolution urging the President to commence promptly a new round of multilateral trade negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1985

Urges the President to bring about a new round of multilateral trade negotiations within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to resolve the outstanding issues affecting international trade and to expand and revise the scope of the GATT.

Bill· HRH.R. 3043 (99th)referred

A bill relating to restrictions on activities of United Nations employees.

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1985

Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize regulating the activities of U.N. employees (including employees of the U.N. Secretariat) outside the United Nations Headquarters District in a manner determined to be in the best interests of the United States and pursuant to the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act. Exempts U.S. nationals from such regulations. Requires the Secretary of State to report periodically to the Congress on plans to implement this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 3025 (99th)referred

Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1985

Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee Act - Establishes in the Department of Transportation as a Federal advisory committee the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee (the Committee) whose function is to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (the Secretary) on matters relating to: (1) navigation safety; (2) safety equipment and procedures; (3) marine insurance; (4) vessel design, construction, maintenance, and operation; and (5) personnel qualifications and training. Authorizes the Committee to make available to the Congress any information authorized to be given to the Secretary. Requires the Committee to meet at least once during each calendar year. Requires the Committee to consist of 17 members having various knowledge and experience in the commercial fishing industry. Requires public notice for annual appointments to such Committee. Provides a three-year term of service for appointed members, with no limit on terms per member. Requires the Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce to designate a representative to participate as an observer with the Committee. Directs the Secretary, except regarding national security issues, to consult with the Committee before: (1) proposing legislation or regulations; (2) authorizing or conducting research; or (3) taking any other major action of the U.S. Government. Allows for compensation for such Committee members unless he or she is an officer, enlisted member, or employee of the United States. Terminates the Committee on September 30, 1991. Requires the Committee, two years before such termination, to recommend to the Congress whether it should be renewed and continue beyond such termination date. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 3006 (99th)open

A bill to correct certain inequities by providing Federal civil service credit for retirement purposes and for the purpose of computing length of service to determine entitlement to leave, compensation, life insurance, health benefits, severance pay, tenure, and status in the case of certain individuals who performed service as National Guard technicians before January 1, 1969.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1985

Entitles individuals who performed service as National Guard technicians before January 1, 1969, to credit for such service when determining length of service for purposes of civil service retirement, leave, employee death and disability compensation, group life and health insurance, severance pay, tenure, and status.

Bill· HRH.R. 2943 (99th)open

A bill to amend section 1964 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to certain civil remedies for persons injured by racketeering activity.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1985

Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute (RICO) to allow a civil action to be brought by a plaintiff only when the private suit rests on an injury caused by conduct that led to the defendant's conviction of one of the predicate offenses listed in the statute or of a criminal violation of RICO itself. Requires the plaintiff to bring such action within one year of the defendant's conviction.

Bill· HRH.R. 2897 (99th)referred

Tax Exemption Equity Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1985

Tax Exemption Equity Act of 1985 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny status as a tax-exempt organization to organizations which directly or indirectly perform or finance abortions. Denies the income, estate, and gift tax charitable contribution deductions for amounts contributed to such organizations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2871 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that revenues from tariffs levied on imports of textile machinery shall be segregated from the general revenues and allocated to a textile machinery fund, the purpose of which will be to support research for the modernization of the American textile machinery industry.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1985

Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that tariffs levied on the imports of textile machinery shall be allocated to a Textile Machinery Modernization Fund to finance research projects for the modernization of the U.S. textile machinery industry.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 208 (99th)referred

A resolution entitled: the "International Terrorism Control Treaty".

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1985

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should negotiate a treaty with other democratic nations to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks. Provides that such treaty should incorporate: (1) an operative definition of terrorism; (2) integrated intelligence operations; (3) joint counterterrorist efforts; and (4) uniform laws on asylum, extradition and punishment.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 170 (99th)open

A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no capitulation to terrorism, and expressing our commitment to a course of action that results in the freedom of all American hostages.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1985

Supports U.S. policy which rejects capitulating to international terrorist demands. Expresses the House of Representatives' hope for the safe return of all U.S. hostages (in Lebanon), just compensation for their suffering, and just punishment and retribution for the crimes and atrocities committed by the terrorists.

Bill· HRH.R. 2838 (99th)referred

A bill for the relief of Siu Kee Tong and Yuan Kiang Chou.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1985

Declares two named individuals to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2795 (99th)open

A bill to provide for a study of the use of unleaded fuel in agricultural machinery, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1985

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture to jointly conduct a study of the use of unleaded fuel in agricultural machinery and to report to the Congress on such study. Prohibits any reduction in the permitted lead level in gasoline below a specified level until after the Congress receives such report. Authorizes appropriations

Bill· HRH.R. 2741 (99th)open

Fair Insurance Coverage Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1985

Fair Insurance Coverage Act - Prohibits any insurer from discriminating in an insurance contract against any person because of blindness. Includes within the prohibition refusing to make or negotiate a contract for insurance or giving different treatment with respect to terms, conditions, rates, or benefits because of blindness. Establishes a preference for State actions prior to judicial enforcement under this Act. Authorizes any aggrieved person, in the absence of State actions or jurisdiction, to bring an action under this Act for individual relief. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to bring an action for injunctive relief whenever there is reasonable cause to believe a person is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination or when an individual is aggrieved and an issue of general public importance is raised. Grants the Federal district courts jurisdiction of such actions regardless of the amount in controversy. Allows a court to order monetary, equitable, or other appropriate relief, including punitive damages.

Bill· HRH.R. 2684 (99th)referred

Antitrust Damages Clarification Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1985

Antitrust Damages Clarification Act of 1985 - Provides that no damages, costs, or attorney's fees shall be awarded under an antitrust suit with respect to the establishment or use of any rate, charge, or premium filed with a State insurance department or authorized, approved, or permitted to become effective pursuant to State insurance laws. Applies this Act to pending cases.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 188 (99th)referred

A resolution commending the Soil Conservation Service.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1985

Expresses the Senate's commendation of the Soil Conservation Service on its 50th anniversary, and the Senate's commitment to vigorous soil and water conservation efforts.

Bill· HRH.R. 2600 (99th)open

Tobacco Equalization Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Tobacco Equalization Act of 1985 - Title I: Adjustment of Tobacco Price Support Program - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to exempt the 1985 and subsequent tobacco crops from the No Net Cost Tobacco Fund (Fund) and No Net Cost Tobacco Account (Account) contribution provisions. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to the 1985 and subsequent tobacco crops, to make price supports available to producers through loans to associations. Provides for the transfer of such Fund and Account balances through the Commodity Credit Corporation of the Tobacco Equalization Trust Fund as created by this Act. Title II: Additional Tax on Cigarettes - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) establish in the Treasury the Tobacco Equalization Trust Fund; and (2) impose an additional excise tax on cigarettes to finance such Fund and support program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2598 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to provide for the regulation of certain non-conforming passenger motor vehicles and the companies engaged in vehicle modifications necessary to bring them into conformity with Federal safety standards.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish regulatory requirements by a certain date in order to ensure that imported motor vehicles are brought into compliance with Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Prescribes guidelines for such requirements. Sets forth a specific time-frame within which the Secretary is required to report to the Congress regarding the efficacy of such regulations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2594 (99th)referred

Ten Percent Flat Tax Rate Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1985

Ten Percent Flat Tax Rate Act - Title I: Ten Percent Tax Rate for Individuals; Tax Simplification - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on every individual equal to ten percent of the taxable income for the taxable year. Repeals the alternative minimum tax. Repeals the following tax credits: (1) interest on certain mortgages; (2) foreign tax credit; (3) tax withheld on wages; (4) tax withheld at source on nonresident aliens and foreign corporations; and (5) certain uses of gasoline and special fuels. Provides that only the following provisions relating to inclusions in and exclusions from gross income will apply to individuals: (1) certain death benefits provisions; (2) interest on certain governmental obligations; (3) mortgage subsidy bond provisions; (4) compensation for injuries and sickness; (5) amounts received under accident and health plans; (6) contributions by employer to accident and health plans; (7) rental value of parsonages; (8) scholarships and fellowship grants; (9) amounts received under insurance contracts for living expenses; (10) cafeteria plans; (11) certain foster care payments; and (12) fringe benefits provisions. Expands the exclusion of scholarships from gross income. Excludes from gross income amounts received or accrued by an individual on account of temporary, permanent, or total disablement and inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment. Repeals the taxation of Social Security and tier one railroad retirement benefits. Increases the allowance for the personal exemption from $1,000 to $2,000. Provides for the indexing of the personal exemption. Permits individuals to expense depreciable property rather than taking a depreciation deduction for such property. Disallows the following deductions for individuals: (1) losses; (2) amortization of pollution control facilities; (3) circulation expenditures; (4) research and experimental expenditures; (5) soil and water conservation expenditures; (6) depreciation or amortization of improvements made by lessee on lessor's property; (7) election to expense certain depreciable property; (8) expenditures by farmers for clearing land; (9) expenditures to remove architectural and transportation barriers to the handicapped and elderly; (10) amortization of reforestation expenditures; and (11) start-up expenditures. Repeals the individual deductions for medical and dental expenses and the deduction for two-earner married couples. Provides that individuals are only permitted to use cost depletion. Prohibits the use of the foreign tax credit by individuals. Repeals the deduction for capital gains for individuals and repeals the estate and gift taxes. Title II: Tax Amnesty - Provides for a one-time amnesty from criminal and civil tax penalties for taxpayers who: (1) file a written statement with specified information concerning any underpayment of tax; (2) pay the amount of such underpayment when filing the statement; and (3) within 30 days of notification of the amount of such interest or delinquency. Permits installment payments of tax due in certain cases. Disallows an amnesty period for taxpayers against whom a tax deficiency has already been assessed, who have committed fraud in seeking amnesty, or against whom a criminal investigation is pending. Establishes a special fund in the Treasury for taxes recovered under such amnesty program. Requires that revenues from such fund be used to offset possible revenue losses, if any, resulting from title I of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2591 (99th)failed

A bill to award special congressional gold medals to Jan Scruggs, Robert Doubek, and Jack Wheeler.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1985

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present gold medals to Jan Scruggs, Robert Doubek, and Jack Wheeler, in recognition of their tireless efforts to give the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the Nation. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to sell bronze duplicates of the medal. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2578 (99th)passed

Young Astronaut Program Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1985

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

Bill· HRH.R. 2588 (99th)referred

Korean War Veterans Memorial Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1985

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

Bill· HRH.R. 2554 (99th)open

Defense Procurement Conflict of Interest Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1985

Defense Procurement Conflict of Interest Act - Prohibits a former officer or employee of the Department of Defense (DOD) or former retired member of the uniformed services from accepting compensation from a Government contractor for two years following the individual's separation from Government service if, during the two years preceding separation from service, such individual had significant responsibilities for a procurement function with respect to that Government contractor. Specifies penalties for violations of this prohibition. Requires defense contractors to include in defense contracts a provision stating that the contractor agrees not to compensate an individual who falls under such category. Specifies penalties for a contractor's violation of this requirement. Requires contractors subject to such a contract term to issue an annual report listing specified information concerning individuals who had significant responsibilities for a procurement function, left Government within the previous two years, and were compensated by that contractor after leaving Government service. Requires a copy of each such report to be sent to the Inspector General of DOD. Requires the Inspector General to assess such reports and report any possible violations to the Attorney General. Provides penalties for those contractors failing to file such reports. Requires the Director of the Office of Government Ethics to have access to such reports and to submit an annual report to the Congress concerning such reports. Excludes from application of these sections those contracts for an amount less than $100,000. Requires the Secretary of Defense, not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, to delineate the procurement functions covered by these sections and provide a list of such functions to the Congress. Allows an individual who is offered compensation which might be in violation of this Act to apply to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics for advice on the applicability of this Act to the acceptance of such compensation. Requires such application to be made jointly by the individual and the contractor proposing the compensation. Outlines information to be included in such application for advice. Requires the Director to publish notice of the application in the Federal Register.

Bill· HRH.R. 2553 (99th)referred

Military Drug Interdiction Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1985

Military Drug Interdiction Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (upon request from the head of a Federal agency with jurisdiction to enforce the Controlled Substances Act or the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act) to assign members of the armed forces under his jurisdiction to assist drug enforcement officials in drug searches, seizures, or arrests outside the land area of the United States. Allows such assistance only if: (1) the assistance will not adversely affect the military preparedness of the United States; (2) the Attorney General verifies that the drug enforcement operation may not succeed without assistance by members of the armed forces; and (3) Federal drug enforcement officials maintain ultimate control over the activities and direction of any drug enforcement operation.