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Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10]

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Bill· HRH.R. 842 (102nd)open

Ancient Forest Protection Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Ancient Forest Protection Act of 1991 - Establishes the National Ancient Forest Reserve System. Designates certain lands in California, Oregon, and Washington as components of such System. Declares that all Federal lands in such States which qualify as ancient forest or associated forest and are not designated as components of the System shall be managed as if they are. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations with respect to the removal of commercial timber from such lands. Declares it to be U.S. policy to develop and utilize scientific information to study and identify the biological and ecological requirements of ancient forest ecosystems. Directs the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality to study and report to appropriate congressional committees on the biological and physical requirements for the survival of such ecosystems.

Bill· HRH.R. 856 (102nd)open

Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Act - Prohibits an article from being imported into the United States from Northern Ireland unless documentation is presented at the time of entry indicating that the enterprise which manufactured or assembled such article complied at the time of manufacture with certain fair employment principles (such as freedom from religious discrimination). Bases such principles on the MacBride Principles, a nine point set of guidelines for fair employment in Northern Ireland. Requires any U.S. person who has a branch or office in Northern Ireland or who controls an enterprise in Northern Ireland in which more than 20 people are employed to insure implementation of such employment principles and compliance with this Act. Requires reports to the Secretary of Commerce on compliance with this Act. Sets forth the fair employment principles. Authorizes the President to waive the requirements of this Act in the interest of national security. Requires such waiver to become effective 90 days after the President submits a justification of such waiver to the Congress unless the Congress adopts a joint resolution disapproving the waiver. Provides for expedited consideration of such resolution.

Bill· HRH.R. 858 (102nd)open

To amend the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Amends the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 to repeal a provision relating to the regulation of air carrier flights from Love Field, Texas, to destinations outside the State of Texas.

Bill· HRH.R. 880 (102nd)referred

To extend benefits under section 8191 of title 5, United States Code, to law enforcement officers and firemen not employed by the United States who are killed or totally disabled in the line of duty.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Extends Federal benefits (compensation for injuries) to law enforcement officers and fire fighters not employed by the United States, and not engaged in Federal-related activities, who are killed or totally disabled in the line of duty.

Bill· HRH.R. 881 (102nd)referred

Anti-Scofflaw Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Anti-Scofflaw Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide penalties for the manufacture, sale, and possession of radar detectors.

Bill· HRH.R. 841 (102nd)open

Veterans PTSD Treatment and Psychological Readjustment Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Veterans PTSD Treatment and Psychological Readjustment Act of 1991 - States that it shall be the policy of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement the recommendations of the Chief Medical Director's (CMD) Special Committee on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to establish and operate specialized inpatient post-traumatic stress disorder units (SIPUs) at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. Requires such facilities and services to be available to all eligible veterans, including veterans of the Persian Gulf conflict. Requires the Secretary to gradually increase the number of SIPUs in order to meet a total increase of not less than 30 units by December 31, 1994. Requires the Secretary to direct the Special Committee to identify areas of the country in which there are significant needs for expanding the Vet Center program. Directs the Special Committee to present a list of not less than 40 areas as candidates for new Vet Centers to the Readjustment Counseling Service of the Department no later than September 30, 1991. Requires the Counseling Service to gradually increase the number of existing Vet Centers in order to meet a total increase of not less than 40 by December 31, 1994. Directs the Advisory Committee on Readjustment of Veterans (established under this Act) to prepare a report to be submitted to the Congress on recommendations to increase outreach efforts to veterans of the Vietnam era and thereafter with readjustment counseling needs. Expands eligibility under the Vet Center program to include veterans of the Persian Gulf conflict. Directs the Secretary to make facilities and services of the Vet Centers available to family members of military personnel assigned to duty in the Persian Gulf. Urges the Secretary to fill expeditiously Vet Center staff vacancies caused by reassignment to Department medical facilities in preparation for receipt of casualties from the Persian Gulf conflict. Directs the Secretary to establish the Advisory Committee and seek its advice with respect to: (1) the administration of Department benefits for veterans, particularly Vietnam and post-Vietnam era veterans; (2) reports and studies pertaining to veterans, particularly Vietnam and post-vietnam era veterans; and (3) the needs of all veterans with respect to compensation, health care, readjustment, outreach, and other benefits and programs administered by the Department. Requires the Advisory Committee to report annually to the Secretary pertaining to the social, economic, educational, and psychological readjustment of veterans. Requires the Secretary to submit such reports to the Congress, along with comments and recommendations. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct a pilot program to contract for care and treatment and rehabilitative services in halfway houses, therapeutic communities, psychiatric residential treatment centers, and other community-based treatment facilities for eligible veterans suffering from PTSD. Requires the CMD to plan, design, and conduct such program. Requires the Secretary to approve the quality and effectiveness of a program operated by a contract facility before allowing veterans to be furnished treatment there under the pilot program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) urge all public and private entities to provide appropriate employment and training opportunities to veterans who have been provided treatment and rehabilitative services under this Act for PTSD and who have been determined to be sufficiently rehabilitated to be employable; and (2) provide all possible assistance to the Secretary of Labor in placing such veterans in such opportunities. Requires the Secretary to provide referral services and advice to veterans discharged or released from active service who are not eligible for PTSD treatment and services. Limits participation in the PTSD pilot program to 500 eligible individuals. Directs the Secretary to report to the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees on the operation of the pilot program through FY 1994. Terminates the pilot program after five years of operation. Directs the Special Committee to examine the effectiveness of contracts for the treatment of PTSD with private facilities and therapists. Requires the Special Committee to report its findings and recommendations to the veterans' committees. Requires the Secretary, in administering the Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program, to encourage the participation of individuals who desire to become psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals specializing in the treatment of PTSD. Directs the CMD to conduct research programs to consider the most effective treatment for PTSD and the effectiveness of involving the family in the treatment of PTSD and to report his findings to the veterans' committees. Requires such research to be conducted through the National Center on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, with consultation from the Special Committee and the Advisory Committee. States that it shall be the policy of the Secretary to implement the recommendations of the Special Committee to establish and operate post-traumatic stress disorder clinical teams (PCTs) at Department medical centers that provide mental health services. Requires such services to be available to all veterans, including veterans of the Persian Gulf conflict. Directs the Secretary to increase the number of PCTs by 50 units by the end of calendar year 1994. Requires the Secretary, in establishing such new PCTs, to give priority to locations that do not have a SIPU or an affiliated Vet Center. Requires the Secretary to direct the Special Committee to assess the capacity of the Department to provide treatment for PTSD. Requires the Special Committee to report its findings to the Secretary, to be forwarded to the Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 896 (102nd)referred

Prohibiting the manufacture, sale, delivery, or importation of certain motor vehicles and rail cars that do not have seat belts, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery, or importation of certain motor vehicles or rail cars unless they are equipped with seat belts. Declares that such prohibition shall apply to: (1) any motor or rail carrier; and (2) any Federal, State, or local entity, school district, charitable organization, church, or other public or private entity providing transportation to passengers by motor vehicle or by rail. Requires persons who own or operate a motor vehicle or rail car constructed before enactment of this Act and used to provide passenger transportation for compensation, or to transport children under the age of 18, to equip such vehicle or rail car with seat belts. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of such prohibition.

Bill· HRH.R. 876 (102nd)referred

To require that passenger vans shall be subject to the same Federal motor vehicle safety standards as are applicable to passenger motor vehicles and to require manufactures of motor vehicles to provide for dissemination to the public all vehicle warranty and repair information provided dealers.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Subjects passenger vans to the same safety standards applicable to passenger motor vehicles under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966. Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require vehicle manufacturers to provide the Secretary of Transportation with motor vehicle warranty and repair information the manufacturer provides its dealers. Directs the Secretary, through the Auto Safety Hotline of the National Traffic Safety Administration, to make such information available to the public. Sets forth civil penalties for manufacturers that fail to provide such information.

Bill· HRH.R. 895 (102nd)referred

To eliminate the exemption for Congress or for the United States from the application of certain provisions of Federal law relating to employment and privacy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to extend to all units of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government the prohibition against discrimination in employment which now applies only to those units of the legislative branch having positions in the competitive civil service. Amends the National Labor Relations Act to include the U.S. Government as an employer subject to the prohibition against unfair labor practices. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to extend its coverage to the employees of any unit of the legislative branch whether or not the unit has positions in the competitive civil service. Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to subject the U.S. Government to its provisions. Applies the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act to the legislative branch.

Bill· HRH.R. 888 (102nd)referred

Unemployment Insurance Program Budgeting Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Unemployment Insurance Program Budgeting Reform Act - Excludes the receipts of the Unemployment Trust Fund from deficit calculations. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to exclude the State unemployment insurance and employment services operations account from sequestration.

Bill· HRH.R. 884 (102nd)referred

To amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced-rate air transportation to the United States for certain persons who have been or will be adopted by a resident of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow air carriers to offer reduced rates for any individual under 16 years of age who is traveling to the United States from a foreign country to be adopted, or after being adopted, by a resident of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 886 (102nd)referred

Social Security Administrative Reform Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Social Security Administrative Reform Act of 1991 - Title I: Establishment of the Social Security Administration as an Independent Agency - Amends title VII (Administration) of the Social Security Act to establish as an independent executive agency a Social Security Administration, governed by a Social Security Board, to administer the Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income program under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. Transfers to the Board all functions carried out by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) pertaining to such programs. Title II: Conforming Amendments and Rules of Construction - Makes conforming amendments to titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. Requires the Board to report to the Congress within 120 days after the beginning of each regular session on its administration under the Social Security Act. Requires the Secretary of HHS to study and make recommendations on the most effective methods of providing economic security and on the administrative policy for the programs. Sets forth rules of construction.

Bill· HRH.R. 887 (102nd)referred

Social Security Investment Reform Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Social Security Investment Reform Act of 1991 - Amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Managing Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (trust funds) to immediately invest that portion of the trust funds which is not required for current withdrawals. Prohibits the sale and redemption of trust fund assets or the expenditure of trust fund amounts for purposes other than those specified in such titles. Requires members of such trust funds' Boards of Trustees to faithfully execute their duties, but does not impose a fiduciary duty. Requires that, in consideration of the public debt limit, required investment of funds or amounts over which the Secretary of the Treasury has investment authority occur prior to the issuance of other obligations. Requires the Boards of Trustees of the trust funds to meet at least twice each year. Sets forth provisions requiring reports by the Boards of Trustees and the Managing Trustees to the Congress regarding the operation and status of the trust funds.

Bill· HRH.R. 882 (102nd)referred

To amend Public Law 85-745 to provide that a former President may receive monetary allowances under that law only after waiving any rights to receive any other annuity or pension to which the former President would otherwise be entitled under any other Federal law.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Amends Federal law to permit a former President to receive the allowance provided specifically for a former President under Federal law only if he or she waives the right to any other Federal pension or annuity. Provides for the refund of the former President's contributions toward such waived pension or annuity.

Bill· HRH.R. 874 (102nd)referred

To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide for the payment of temporary lodging expenses incurred by family members who receive transportation incident to the hospitalization of a member of the Armed Forces for a serious illness or serious injury sustained by the member in the line of duty.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Provides for the payment of temporary lodging expenses for visiting family members of military personnel who are hospitalized due to serious illness or injury sustained in the line of duty.

Bill· HRH.R. 893 (102nd)referred

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to require actual dependency as a condition of a stepchild's eligibility for child's insurance benefits, thereby preventing an insured individual's stepchildren from qualifying for such benefits on his or her wage record (and thereby reducing the benefits of his or her natural children) if they are being supported by their natural parent.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate as a basis of a stepchild's eligibility for child's insurance benefits the fact that such child is living with his or her stepfather or stepmother.

Bill· HRH.R. 878 (102nd)referred

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for public financing of advertising and related expenses in campaigns for the House of Representatives and to prohibit contributions by multicandidate political committees to candidates who accept such financing.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for public financing of advertising (television, radio, and newspaper) and related expenses in campaigns for the House of Representatives. Makes candidates who accept campaign contributions from a multicandidate political committee ineligible for such financing. Requires charges for such advertising to be submitted to the Federal Election Commission, and in turn by the Commission to the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes appropriations beginning with FY 1992.

Bill· HRH.R. 892 (102nd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase to 32 cents per pack the Federal excise tax on cigarettes and to provide that the revenues from the additional tax shall be deposited in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund under the Social Security Act.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the excise tax on cigarettes. Transfers to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (Medicare) any revenue resulting from the increase.

Bill· HRH.R. 891 (102nd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the business deduction for any amount paid or incurred for regularly scheduled air transportation to the extent such amount exceeds the normal tourist class fare for such transportation.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow an income tax deduction for business air travel expenses on regularly scheduled flights to the extent the cost exceeds normal tourist class air fare.

Bill· HRH.R. 889 (102nd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the tax on interest received by foreigners on certain portfolio investments.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Repeals Internal Revenue Code provisions that permit an income tax exemption for interest earned on certain portfolio debt investments and received from U.S. sources by nonresident alien individuals and foreign corporations. Requires tax withholding in connection with such income.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 119 (102nd)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit service by Representatives, Senators, and Federal judges.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any person from serving: (1) as a Representative for more than ten years in a 12-year period; (2) as a Senator for more than 12 years during any 14-year period; or (3) as a judge of the Supreme Court or an inferior court for more than ten years in a 12-year period.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 117 (102nd)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the compelling of testimony from a defendant in a criminal case in open court, a restriction on the use of prior convictions except when they are an element of the crime charged, and the right of a defendant in a criminal case to be informed of the evidence against him.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Constitutional Amendment - Modifies the fifth amendment to the United States Constitution to: (1) state that no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself except in open court; and (2) provide that a person shall not be confronted with prior criminal convictions except where they are an element of the crime charged. Modifies the sixth amendment to entitle the accused in all criminal prosecutions to be informed of the evidence of the accusation (in addition to the nature and cause of the accusation as currently provided).

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 114 (102nd)referred

To amend the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets and elimination of the Federal indebtedness.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Constitutional Amendment - Directs the Congress, in exercising its powers, to assure that total fiscal year Federal outlays do not exceed receipts and that Federal indebtedness is eliminated. Presents a mandatory three fiscal year timetable for achieving a balanced budget, permitting a ten percent receipt to outlay deficit during the first fiscal year after ratification, and decreasing the permissible deficit by five percent for the succeeding two fiscal years, until a totally balanced budget is achieved. Permits waiver of these balanced budget requirements (not to exceed a ten percent receipt to outlay deficit) in times of national emergency, but only by rollcall vote of three-fourths of the total membership of both Houses. Requires a surplus budget with total Government receipts exceeding outlays by two and one-half percent of Federal indebtedness during the 40 fiscal years following achievement of a balanced budget. Applies the surplus to eliminating Federal indebtedness. Permits a waiver under emergency circumstances.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 113 (102nd)open

For the relief of Alexander Vraciu.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Waives time limitations relating to the award of a medal of honor to a named individual for heroic service to the Nation during World War II.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 65 (102nd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress that any Federal agency that utilizes the Draize rabbit eye irritancy test should develop and validate alternative ophthalmic testing procedures that do not require the use of animal test subjects.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that any Federal agency that utilizes the Draize rabbit eye irritancy test should develop and validate alternative ophthalmic testing procedures that do not require the use of animal test subjects.

Bill· HRH.R. 809 (102nd)referred

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1991

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the President, the Vice President, certain high-level Federal officials and employees, certain high-ranking active-duty members of the uniformed services, and Members of Congress from representing or advising foreign principals on matters of direct and substantial U.S. interest during the four-year period after cessation of Federal employment. Requires the Attorney General to grant a waiver to such prohibition unless the proposed conduct could harm the national interests or create an undue appearance of conflict of interest. Authorizes the Attorney General, upon reason to believe that a person is engaging in conduct in violation of this Act, to petition the appropriate U.S. district court for an order prohibiting such conduct. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 824 (102nd)referred

Pension Restoration Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1991

Pension Restoration Act of 1991 - Establishes a Federal annuity program, administered by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, to compensate participants in private pension plans which were terminated before September 1, 1974, for nonforfeitable pension benefits lost by reason of the termination. Sets forth provisions for such annuity program, relating to: (1) entitlement; (2) computation; (3) applications; (4) administrative appeals; (5) judicial review; (6) payment; (7) interagency coordination and cooperation; and (8) regulations. Provides for use of certain funds under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to pay such annuities and the administrative costs of such program.

Bill· HRH.R. 789 (102nd)referred

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Armed Forces to provide not less than 10 minutes of free telephone calls a month for a member of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1991

Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide a member of his military department with not less than ten minutes of free telephone calls per month while the member is serving in a combat zone or is hospitalized as a result of illness or injury incurred in a combat zone. Prohibits such free calls if found impractical due to the member's location of deployment, or if doing so will adversely affect the military preparedness or effectiveness of combat operations of U.S. armed forces. Allows unused monthly portions of free calls to be carried over to succeeding months.

Bill· HRH.R. 791 (102nd)referred

Democracy in Presidential Debates Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1991

Democracy in Presidential Debates Act of 1991 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require as a condition of eligibility to receive payments from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund that presidential candidates agree to participate in at least two debates of at least 90 minutes each, sponsored by a nonpartisan entity, one of which must be in September and one in October preceding the relevant election. Requires a corresponding agreement by vice-presidential candidates, but for a minimum of only one debate.

Bill· HRH.R. 784 (102nd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals for an indefinite period, and to increase the amount of such deduction.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1991

Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions governing the income tax deduction for the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to: (1) make the deduction permanent (under current law it will expire after tax year 1991); and (2) phase in an increase in the allowable deduction, reaching 100 percent for taxable years beginning in 1994 and thereafter.

Bill· HRH.R. 780 (102nd)referred

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Tax Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1991

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Tax Act of 1991 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an investment tax credit for renewable electricity which is generated and sold by a qualified taxpayer within the United States using solar, wind, or geothermal energy and which is not used by the taxpayer or a related person. Allows the use of such credit for a ten-year period. Excludes from gross income employer-provided transportation using a commuter highway vehicle (van pooling) and mass transit between the employee's residence and place of employment. Limits such exclusion to $75 per month. Excludes from gross income the amount or value of any subsidy provided by a public utility to a customer in connection with the purchase, installation, use, or maintenance of any energy or water conservation measure or for energy savings delivered by such measures. Disallows any other deduction or credit for such subsidy.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 104 (102nd)enacted

To designate March 26, 1991, as "Education Day, U.S.A.".

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1991

Designates March 26, 1991, the start of the 90th year of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, leader of the Lubavitch movement, as Education Day, U.S.A.

Bill· HRH.R. 738 (102nd)open

Military Family Preservation Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1991

Military Family Preservation Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to prescribe regulations which prohibit the stationing of a member of the armed forces who is solely responsible for his or her dependents (or who together with a spouse also in the armed forces is solely responsible for such dependents) at a location at which facilities for dependents of such member are not reasonably available. Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide assistance to a member and his or her family to develop alternative plans for the care of dependents when such member is to be stationed at a location lacking adequate dependent care facilities.