Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-8]

An amendment to require applicants for Farmers Home Administration loans to furnish a written statement showing their net worth. The Secretary of Agriculture is required by December 31, of each year to provide Congress a report describing the characteristics of borrowers initially receiving loans made or insured and characteristics of borrowers obtaining guaranteed loans. The amendment specifies information that is to be compiled on the borrowers.

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An amendment to rename Subtitle D "Volunteers for Department of Agriculture Programs" (it is "Volunteers for Conservation" in the bill). The amendment states that the Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a program to use volunteers in programs of the USDA and not simply in natural resources assistance programs. The amendment adds that the program is not to displace local, county, and State committees established under Section 8 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act.

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Amendments to make technical changes.

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Amendments to make technical corrections and clarity the printing requirements for the report of the Joint Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. The amendments further amend the title of the concurrent resolution.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute.

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An amendment consisting of the provisions of amendments Nos. 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, and 1 as contained in House Report 100-307 which accompanies H.Res. 265. The amendment comprises a new Title III for the bill.

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An amendment comprised of two amendments offered en bloc which combines the provisions of amendments numbered 34 and 35 contained in House Report 100-307.

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An amendment to insert a substitute text making technical changes in the legislation.

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An amendment to insert a substitute text making technical changes in the legislation.

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An amendment in the nature of a substitute.

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Amateur Basketball Association United States of America and the United States Olympic Committee should promote the adoption of rules that would make all basketball players eligible to compete in the Olympic games and that the United States Olympic Committee should promote the adoption of rules that would make all athletes eligible to compete in the Olympic games.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1988

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Amateur Basketball Association United States of America and the U.S. Olympic Committee should promote the adoption of rules that would make all basketball players eligible to compete in the Olympic games; and (2) the U.S. Olympic Committee should promote the elimination of the distinction between amateur and professional athletes in all sports for purposes of eligibility to compete in the Olympic games.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the provisions of the Omnibus Drug Initiative Act of 1988 which amend the formula for allocating funds to State and local governments under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 for drug control activities.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1988

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the provisions of the Omnibus Drug Initiative Act of 1988 amending the formula for allocating funds to State and local governments for drug control activities should not be enacted; and (2) the current allocation formula under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 should be maintained.

Radon Reduction Incentives Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1988

Radon Reduction Incentives Act of 1988 - Treats amounts paid for home improvements necessary to mitigate measured harmful levels of radon gas exposure as medical care expenses for purposes of the medical care expense income tax deduction.

A joint resolution designating October 5, 1988, as "Raoul Wallenberg Day".

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1988

Designates October 5, 1988, as Raoul Wallenberg Recognition Day.

A joint resolution to designate October 30, 1988 as "Fire Safety at Home Day - Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery".

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1988

Designates October 30, 1988, as Fire Safety at Home Day: Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery.

Federal Crop Insurance Commission Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1988

Federal Crop Insurance Commission Act of 1988 - States that the purpose of this Act is to: (1) ensure the review of the Federal crop insurance program; and (2) recommend changes necessary to lessen or eliminate the need for additional disaster payment programs in order to reduce Federal costs and provide farmers with equitable and predictable natural disaster protection. Establishes the Commission for the Improvement of the Federal Crop Insurance Program. Sets forth membership and operating provisions. Directs the Commission to: (1) determine why crop insurance program participation is lower than anticipated; (2) identify States and commodities with low participation; and (3) recommend program improvements. Sets forth particular areas to be examined, including: (1) program insurance coverage; (2) use of crop field information; (3)related government subsidies; (4) sales commission rates; (5) claims adjustment services; (6) information collection; (7) compliance efforts; and (8) premium pools. Requires the Commission to submit: (1) an interim report to the appropriate congressional committees by April 1, 1989; (2) a final report to such committees by July 1, 1989; and (3) monthly reports to such committees from the period beginning July 1, 1989, through December 31, 1990. Terminates the Commission as of December 31, 1990, except that the Secretary of Agriculture may extend the Commission's life beyond such date. Directs the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to make specified FY 1989 funds available to the Commission.

A resolution requiring that the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag be rendered in the Hall of the House at the start of each legislative day.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1988

Amends rule XXIV and rule I of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the rendering of the Pledge of Allegiance in the House at the start of each legislative day.

Commodity Exchange Option Reform Amendments of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1988

Commodity Exchange Option Reform Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to state that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction to designate a board of trade for any put, call, or option. Repeals the provision regarding Commission submission of certain contract market designation applications for Securities and Exchange Commission review.

A joint resolution designating September 24, 1989, as "United States Marshals Bicentennial Day".

United States · United States Congress · 7 September 1988

Designates September 24, 1989, as United States Marshals Bicentennial Day.

A bill to provide that employees of the Tennessee Valley Authority who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement shall not be subject to any regulations which take employee efficiency or performance ratings into account in determining the order of retention of competing employees in a reduction in force.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1988

Provides that if a reduction-in-force is required with respect to employees of the Tennessee Valley Authority who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, then such reduction-in-force shall be implemented, to the extent practicable, in accordance with the agreement in lieu of any regulation which gives effect to efficiency or performance ratings of employees.

A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 7, 1989, as "Deaf Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1988

Designates the week beginning March 7, 1989, as Deaf Awareness Week.

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide relief from certain inequities remaining in the crediting of National Guard technician service in connection with civil service retirement, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1988

Eliminates post-1968 service in the National Guard as a prerequisite to civil service retirement credit for former National Guard technicians. Amends the National Guard Technicians Act of 1968 to eliminate post-1968 service as a prerequisite for National Guard technicians to receiving credit in the determination of length of Federal civil service for purposes of leave, Federal employees' death and disability compensation, group life and health insurance, severance pay, tenure, and status. Sets forth rules for applying provisions of this Act to affected individuals.

A joint resolution to designate October 8, 1988, as "National Day of Outreach to the Rural Disabled".

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1988

Designates October 8, 1988, as National Day of Outreach to the Rural Disabled.