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Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5]

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Law· HRH.R. 6184 (102nd)enacted

To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the American Discovery Trail for study to determine the feasibility and desirability of its designation as a national trail.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1992

Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the American Discovery Trail extending from Pt. Reyes, California, to Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware, and the Ala Kahakai Trail in Hawaii for study for potential addition to the National Trails System.

Bill· HRH.R. 6112 (102nd)open

Egg Research and Consumer Information Act Amendments of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1992

Egg Research and Consumer Information Act Amendments of 1992 - Amends the Egg Research and Consumer Information Act to: (1) increase the maximum assessment rate from ten cents per case of commercial eggs to 30 cents per case; (2) authorize the Egg Board to increase assessments subject to producer referendum; and (3) increase the trigger level for assessment exemptions from (producers of) 30,000 laying hens to 50,000 laying hens.

Bill· HRH.R. 5944 (102nd)referred

Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1992

Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 1992 - Designates the following lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (System): (1) Greater Glacier/Continental Divide Ecosystem; (2) Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem; (3) Greater Salmon Ecosystem; (4) Greater Cabinet/Yaak/Selkirk Ecosystem; (5) Sky Island Wilderness; (6) Rattlesnake Wilderness; and (7) Rattlesnake Wilderness Area. Adds specified lands to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area. Designates: (1) specified wild land areas as Biological Connecting Corridors (Corridors) to protect the life flow of the Northern Rockies Bioregion; and (2) the inventoried roadless areas identified as part of the Corridors as components of the System. Sets forth provisions for the management of those portions of the Corridor which are not designated as components of the System. Exempts specified roads and highways from the provisions of this Act. Requires that roadless lands (including uninventoried roadless lands and areas less than 5,000 acres in size) within the national forests in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming which have been studied for potential inclusion in the System, but have not been designated as such, shall be analyzed on an individual, case-by-case basis with full public involvement. Requires the results of each case-by-case analysis and associated environmental analysis to be submitted to specified congressional committees so that the Congress may decide whether these areas should become components of the System to be managed for other, nonwilderness, multiple uses. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to study the feasibility of: (1) creating a Hells Canyon/Chief Joseph National Park and Preserve; (2) creating a Flathead National Park and Preserve; and (3) designating such areas as units of the National Park System (NPS), including national park and national preserve designations to be administered by the National Park Service. Requires the national park and preserve study areas to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, until the Congress determines otherwise, to maintain their presently existing natural character and potential for inclusion in the NPS. Provides that, until the Congress determines otherwise, no new road construction or reconstruction, timber harvest (except firewood gathering), oil and gas leasing, mining, or other development which impairs the natural and roadless qualities of the study areas shall be allowed. Requires that special consideration be given to preserving scenery, water quality and fisheries habitat, biological diversity, and wildlife habitat for threatened and endangered species. Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate: (1) segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS); and (2) segments of specified rivers and creeks in Montana and Wyoming for study as potential addition to the NWSRS. Requires that: (1) such designated wild and scenic river areas be administered by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to maintain their presently existing wild and scenic character and potential for inclusion in the NWSRS at their highest level of eligibility; and (2) the streambed and the lands one half mile wide along either side of the streambed of any river or stream included in the study be managed to protect their presently existing suitability for inclusion into the NWSRS as wild rivers. Prohibits new road construction or reconstruction, bridges, dams, timber harvesting, mining, oil and gas leasing, or other developments from being allowed within the one half mile corridor along either side of rivers and streams under study. Establishes the National Wildland Restoration and Recovery System (Recovery System) to: (1) restore National Forest System lands and surrounding areas to their native vegetative cover and species diversity; (2) stabilize slopes and soils to prevent or reduce further erosion; (3) recontour slopes to their original contours; (4) remove barriers to natural fish spawning runs; and (5) generally restore, as much as possible, such lands to their natural condition as existed prior to their entry and development. Authorizes appropriations to establish the National Wildland Recovery Corps (a special unit of the U.S. Forest Service) which shall hire necessary personnel and purchase necessary equipment to carry out its land recovery responsibilities. Designates certain lands within the Lewis and Clark National Forest known as Badger-Two Medicine Area as the Blackfeet Wilderness Area. Declares that the Congress recognizes that the Blackfeet Nation retains treaty rights in this area provided for in the 1896 treaty with the Federal Government. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to review the wilderness area and report to the Congress. Requires that special consideration shall be given to the religious, wilderness, and wildlife uses of the area, taking into account any Federal treaties entered into with the Blackfeet Nation. Withdraws the Badger-Two Medicine Wilderness Area from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the mining laws and disposition under the geothermal and mineral leasing laws. Authorizes appropriations to purchase certain privately owned lands located within the Gallatin Range inventoried roadless area to become part of the Gallatin National Forest. Requires that, upon purchase, the former owners shall relinquish all title, rights, and interests in such lands, including all mineral leases, Federal oil and gas leases, and water rights. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into negotiations with private landowners within the greater boundaries of the Crazy Mountains Wilderness to determine a fair purchase price for the sections of private land located within the established Wilderness boundary. Requires the Secretaries to assure nonexclusive access by native people to Wilderness areas, National Park and Preserve Study areas, Wildland Recovery areas, and Biological Corridors designated by this Act by Native Americans for transitional cultural and religious purposes. Requires the Forest Service to enter into cooperative management agreements with the appropriate Indian tribes to assure protection of religious, burial, and gathering sites, and to work cooperatively on the management of all uses in the protected areas that affect Indian lands and people. Requires the Secretaries to give particular emphasis to the preservation and protection of cultural resources located within the areas.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 548 (102nd)referred

To prohibit the proposed sale to Saudi Arabia of F-15 aircraft.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1992

Prohibits the proposed sale to Saudi Arabia of 72 F-15XP jet aircraft and related defense and construction services described in the certification submitted to the Congress on September 14, 1992 (transmittal number 92-42).

Bill· HRH.R. 5887 (102nd)referred

Defense Nuclear Workers' Health Insurance Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1992

Defense Nuclear Workers' Health Insurance Act of 1992 - Mandates payment to certain former Department of Energy employees for health care services incurred (through insurance or out-of-pocket) above a specified dollar amount. Sets forth eligibility requirements, including that a former employee have had certain exposure to ionizing radiation or have worked in a facility in which radioactive materials were regularly stored, handled, or disposed of.

Bill· HRH.R. 5842 (102nd)referred

To award a congressional gold medal to John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie.

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1992

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie in recognition of his accomplishments as a musician. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 556 (102nd)referred

Exercising the right of the House of Representatives to change the rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the "fast track" procedures for trade implementation bills.

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1992

Provides that the "fast track" trade agreement implementation procedures of the Trade Act of 1974 shall not apply to an amendment to an implementing bill submitted with respect to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) if the amendment pertains to at least one of the following: (1) monitoring and enforcement of environmental standards; (2) monitoring and enforcement of fair labor standards; (3) rule of origin; (4) dispute resolution; or (5) trade adjustment assistance. Provides that the rules concerning fast track procedures contained in the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, as modified by this Act, shall be the rules of the House of Representatives with respect to trade agreement implementation bills.

Bill· HRH.R. 5832 (102nd)referred

Persian Gulf War Health Registry Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1992

Persian Gulf War Health Registry Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to maintain a Persian Gulf War Health Registry for purposes of compiling information on Persian Gulf War veterans to assist in identifying possible disabilities which may result from service in the U.S. armed forces in southwest Asia during such war. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) information to be included in the Registry, including a description of activities in which the veteran participated during the war that may have long-term health effects, locations in which the veteran served, and any investigation drugs administered to such veterans by the Department of Defense (DOD); and (2) steps that the Secretary may (and Secretary of Defense, upon request, shall) take, including a comprehensive mental and physical examination and follow-up consultation, to determine the current health status of such veterans. Directs the Secretary and Secretary of Defense to: (1) inform Gulf War veterans who are no longer members of the armed forces of the provisions of this Act and encourage such veterans to participate in the Registry; and (2) annually furnish to such veterans updated information on health risks of service in southwest Asia during the war. Requires DOD to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs each fiscal year, from funds appropriated for health care, for the cost of administering the Registry for Gulf War veterans who are members of the armed forces. Specifies that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing the Secretary to provide Gulf War veterans in the Registry with hospital care, nursing home care, or outpatient medical services for the treatment of diseases or disabilities identified in an examination authorized pursuant to this Act; and (2) application for an examination shall not be construed as an application for any other benefit. Directs the Secretary to conduct a longitudinal study, over a 50-year period, to assess the short- and long-term health consequences of service in southwest Asia during the Gulf War, including an ongoing examination of the health consequences of petrochemical exposure, investigation drugs administered during the Gulf War, the fumes of burning trash, and diseases indigenous to the Middle East. Requires the Secretary and Secretary of Defense to submit to the Congress a joint annual report on the Registry. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish the Registry (and have access to the registry established by the Secretary of Defense); and (2) submit to the Congress a research protocol for the 50-year study.

Bill· HRH.R. 5872 (102nd)referred

Women in the Armed Forces Commemorative Coins Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1992

Women in the Armed Forces Commemorative Coins Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) mint and issue coins to commemorate the women who have served in the armed forces of the United States; and (2) transfer the surcharges received from coin sales to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation and endow and dedicate the Women in the Armed Forces Memorial.

Bill· HRH.R. 5834 (102nd)referred

Federal Crop Insurance Fairness Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1992

Federal Crop Insurance Fairness Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act with respect to crop insurance yield coverage to: (1) base coverage on a producer's crop yields for a commodity over four-to-ten crop years; (2) provide for a minimum yield coverage floor; (3) limit transitional yield data use to not more than four years; and (4) permit the use of previous yield or transitional yield data for new land. States that late planting coverage shall: (1) extend for up to 25 days after the final planting date; and (2) reduce yield guarantee by one percent per day for the first ten days and two percent per day for the next 15 days. Includes prevented planting coverage with substitute crop option as part of the basic crop insurance policy. Provides 50 percent coverage for a natural disaster-caused prevented planting. Authorizes levels of coverage in excess of 75 percent of recorded or appraised average yield under specified circumstances. Requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the feasibility of providing de minimis yield coverage.

Bill· HRH.R. 5818 (102nd)referred

Small Lakes Restoration Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1992

Small Lakes Restoration Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to States to: (1) carry out specified procedures to restore water quality and biological integrity of small lakes; and (2) assist local entities in obtaining information to demonstrate their need for assistance for lake water quality assessment activities. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 5758 (102nd)referred

American Jobs Fairness Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1992

American Jobs Fairness Act of 1992 - Prohibits expenditure of Federal funds to purchase components for the Superconducting Super Collider that are manufactured outside the United States, except under a contract that was open to competitive bidding (with specified exceptions for certain components).

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 538 (102nd)passed

Commending the heroic individuals who acted to rescue Jews during the Holocaust and the Jewish Foundation for Christian Rescuers, which perpetuates the altruism and moral courage of such individuals.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1992

Commends: (1) the many heroic individuals who acted at great risk to save Jews from death during the Holocaust; and (2) the Jewish Foundation for Christian Rescuers for its work in recognizing, honoring, and encouraging the people of the world to show the altruism and moral courage of such heroic individuals.

Bill· HRH.R. 5593 (102nd)referred

Military Retirees Benefits Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1992

Military Retirees Benefits Protection Act - Prohibits the Secretary of a military department from closing a military hospital or clinic at a military installation or facility (or former installation or facility) in the United States, except where the Secretary concerned determines that the continued operation of a military hospital or clinic located at a military installation that has been closed is not cost effective. Requires the determination of cost effectiveness to be made by comparing the cost of continued operation of the hospital or clinic at the closed facility with the cost of providing alternate equivalent medical and dental benefits to persons (other than active-duty personnel) who would have received such care at the former hospital or clinic. Requires the Secretary concerned who closes a former hospital or clinic to implement the alternate benefits program. Requires equivalent benefits to be provided in the new benefits program, with no charges other than those required under the former medical and dental program. Requires reasonable access to care to be a major criterion in the design of the alternate benefits program. Allows such a program of equivalent benefits to be carried out through any existing Federal health program (such as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) or title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, with any appropriate modifications. Makes eligible for such benefits program persons who would have received medical or dental care at the military hospital or clinic. Requires the Secretary concerned, in any case in which such Secretary is considering closing a hospital or clinic at a former military installation or facility, to promptly notify the local redevelopment authority for the community that would be affected. Requires such redevelopment authority to assemble an advisory panel of retired and reserve members of the armed forces to advise the Secretary with respect to the effects of such closure. Directs the Secretary to consult with and consider the views of the advisory panel throughout the process of determining whether the continued operation of the hospital or clinic is cost effective. Requires a public hearing to be held on the closure. Requires a three-month waiting period before closure of such a facility after a determination by the Secretary to do so. Prohibits, with an exception, the Secretary concerned from closing a commissary or exchange at a military installation or facility, except where such Secretary has determined that the continued operation of such commissary or exchange is not economically viable. Requires such determination to be made according to standard business practices after a minimum 12-month analysis following the closure of the military installation or facility in which the commissary or exchange is located. Requires such Secretary, in carrying out such analysis, to consult with a local-community advisory panel which includes retired military personnel in such community. States that this Act applies without regard to the closure or realignment of a military installation or facility at which a medical facility, commissary, or exchange is located.

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