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Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]

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Bill· HRH.R. 3038 (100th)open

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that services of a psychologist in a rural health clinic need not be provided under the direct supervision of a physician in order to qualify for payment under the medicare and medicaid programs.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1987

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include within the definition of "rural health clinic services," on the same basis as services furnished by a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner, services furnished by a psychologist.

Bill· HRH.R. 3047 (100th)referred

COCOM Reform Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1987

COCOM Reform Act of 1987 - Requires the President to annually review the extent to which each Coordinating Committee (COCOM) participating country is complying with COCOM prohibitions against the transfer of sensitive technology to communist countries. Requires the President to designate a participating country as a noncomplying country if he determines such country is not satisfactorily complying with such prohibition. Requires the President to determine whether a noncomplying country has taken appropriate action to bring such country into compliance with such prohibition. Directs the President to terminate the noncompliance designation if the determination is affirmative. Prohibits the importation of products from a participating country that has been designated as a noncomplying country for a specified period. Authorizes the President to require such noncomplying country, as a condition of terminating such import restrictions, to provide restitution to the United States for damage incurred to U.S. interests as a result of violations of the COCOM technology transfer prohibitions.

Bill· HRH.R. 3053 (100th)referred

Economic Statute of Repose Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1987

Economic Statute of Repose Act - Establishes a statute of repose (based upon the useful life of a product) for civil actions brought for damages for death or personal injury resulting from the use of a product of a character subject to the allowance for depreciation under the Internal Revenue Code.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 169 (100th)referred

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning Soviet prisoners of war in Afghanistan.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1987

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should direct the appropriate agencies to establish a systematic method for encouraging, screening, and processing Soviet defectors and prisoners of war in Afghanistan; (2) Soviet defectors and prisoners of war who request political asylum should be granted such asylum and transported to the United States; (3) the President should seek to establish a framework under which Soviet defectors would be helped in adapting to American life; and (4) the President should direct the appropriate agencies to broadcast into the Soviet Union and Afghanistan information concerning the Soviet Union's actions in Afghanistan and the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 3026 (100th)open

Multilateral Export Control Sanctions Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1987

Multilateral Export Control Sanctions Act of 1987 - Requires the President to impose trade sanctions, for a period of one year, against Toshiba Corporation and Kongsberg Vaapenfabrik. Sets forth specified exceptions to such sanctions. Authorizes the President to limit the scope of sanctions against foreign companies that violate Coordinating Committee regulations. Requires the President to report to the Congress with respect to sanctions applied against Toshiba Corporation and Kongsberg Vaapenfabrik. Requires the President, for a one year period, to impose trade sanctions, and to notify the Congress of such action, in cases where: (1) a foreign person has violated the export control laws of a member country of the Coordinating Committee; and (2) such violation has resulted in the enhancement of Soviet and East bloc weapon technology. Sets forth specified exceptions and limitations with respect to such sanctions. Sets forth provisions relating to cases where the President has discretion in imposing such sanctions. Requires the President to annually submit a report to the Congress estimating the additional U.S. defense expenditures arising from illegal technology transfers. Requires the President to seek, in negotiations with members of the Coordinating Committee and with other countries, improved cooperation with U.S. national security export and control efforts. Sets forth provisions relating to compensation from foreign companies or individuals who divert critical U.S. technology to controlled countries. Provides for the recovery of civil damages for national security violations.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 343 (100th)open

A joint resolution declaring the support of the United States Government for efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the World Cup to the United States in 1994, and designating the Secretary of Commerce as the official representative of the United States Government to the Federation Internationale de Football Association.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1987

Expresses support for the efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to bring the World Cup to the United States in 1994. Designates the Secretary of Commerce as the official U.S. representative in any discussions with the Federation Internationale de Football Association.

Bill· HRH.R. 2999 (100th)open

African Elephant Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1987

Elephant Protection Act - Directs the President to propose to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species that all trade in elephant products be suspended until accurate data demonstrate the stability of healthy elephant populations. Prohibits the knowing import, export, or sale of such products by any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer this Act. Authorizes exceptions for scientific or survival purposes. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Grants enforcement authority to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Coast Guard. Subjects to forfeiture items possessed, sold, shipped, received, imported, exported, or carried in violation of this Act and vehicles used to aid such activities. Authorizes the charging of permit fees. Authorizes citizen suits to enforce this Act. Preempts State law.

Bill· HRH.R. 2998 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts otherwise includible on the surrender or cancellation of any life insurance policy which are used to pay long-term care insurance premiums.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1987

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of an individual otherwise taxable amounts derived from the whole or partial surrender, cancellation, or exchange of any life insurance policy if: (1) the individual is age 65 or older on the date of the transaction; and (2) the amounts in question are used to pay premiums for an insurance policy covering at least 12 months of medically necessary care for the individual or a spouse meeting the same 65-year age requirement.

Bill· HRH.R. 3005 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for employers who provide on-site day-care facilities for dependents of their employees, and to restrict the credit for dependent care services to taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $50,000 or less.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1987

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make available to an employer a credit against income tax liability for expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year to acquire, construct, rehabilitate, or expand an on-site day care facility operated by the employer for the care of enrollees, at least 30 percent of whom must be dependents of the employer's employees. Limits the amount of the credit based on the number of enrollees who may be cared for in the facility at one time. Provides for recapture of the credit if the facility ceases operation or changes ownership. Describes how the credit would function with respect to controlled groups of corporations, multiple employers, and partnerships. Sets out rules to govern the pass-through of credit when applicable. Limits use of the personal tax credit for employment-related day care expenses to taxpayers having adjusted gross incomes of $50,000 or less.

Bill· HRH.R. 2997 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts withdrawn from individual retirement plans for payment of long-term care insurance premiums.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1987

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any distribution from an individual retirement plan if: (1) the payee has attained age 59 1/2 on or before the date of the distribution; and (2) the distribution is used to pay premiums for an insurance policy covering at least 12 months of medically necessary care for the payee or a spouse meeting the same 59 1/2 year age requirement.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 231 (100th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the upcoming negotiations between General John Vessey and the Vietnamese to resolve the problem of Americans missing in Southeast Asia and other issues of humanitarian concern to the people of the United States and Vietnam.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1987

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its full support for General John Vessey in negotiations with Vietnam to determine the fate of Americans missing in action in Southeast Asia, to facilitate the return of the remains of those deceased missing in action, and to discuss humanitarian issues; and (2) calls on Vietnam to respond positively to the concerns of the American people in a humanitarian context.

Bill· HRH.R. 2983 (100th)open

A bill to amend chapter 96 of title 18, United States Code.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1987

Amends the Federal criminal code to change the name of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute to Pattern of Unlawful Activity. Revises the civil action requirements for persons aggrieved by RICO violations. Permits governments as well as persons to bring such an action. Provides for the recovery of treble damages: (1) where a government entity has been injured as a result of such violations; or (2) for persons injured by such violations, if a criminal conviction of the defendant is obtained. Allows a person aggrieved by a RICO violation to recover punitive damages under certain circumstances. Lists factors to be considered in determining the amount of punitive damages, including: (1) the degree of culpability of the defendant; (2) any history of similar conduct by the defendant; and (3) the number of persons victimized. Allows a government entity aggrieved by a RICO violation to recover punitive damages if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted in conscious and wanton disregard of the consequences. Requires the court to award the prevailing party a reasonable attorney's fee. Sets a statute of limitations for such actions of: (1) three years after the cause of action accrues; (2) three years after the conduct causing the injury terminates; or (3) two years after the date of the criminal conviction (required for a treble damage cause of action). Provides an affirmative defense where the defendant acted in good faith and in reliance upon a directly applicable regulatory action, approval, or interpretation of law by an authorized State agency.

Bill· HRH.R. 2988 (100th)referred

Western States National Trail Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1987

Western States National Trail Act of 1987 - Amends the National Trails System Act to establish the Western States Pioneer Express National Historic Trail in California. Permits the continuance of certain endurance and competitive events in the Granite Chief Wilderness in California. Establishes the Tahoe Rim National Scenic Trail in California and Nevada. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make an equestrian staging center available along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2990 (100th)referred

A bill to require agreements entered into with certain foreign countries that involve the exchange or transfer of scientific or technological information to be submitted to the Secretary of Defense.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1987

Requires the submission to the Secretary of Defense of any proposed agreement between an agency of the United States or any educational institution and the government of a proscribed county (as defined by the Export Administration Act of 1979) which may involve the exchange or transfer of any scientific or technological information. Requires that any further drafts of such agreements must be submitted to the Secretary before and after negotiations have been completed and before the agreement is signed by the parties. Requires that any such agreement which is entered into by a department or agency of the United States must be submitted to the Congress as an international agreement. Authorizes the President to issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. Provides that any educational institution that violates this Act shall be subject to penalties under the Export Administration Act of 1979.

Bill· HRH.R. 2976 (100th)referred

Administrative Procedure Reform Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1987

Administrative Procedure Reform Act of 1987 - Amends the Administrative Procedure Act to include among information required to be made available to the public detailed descriptions of agency standards and principles which govern discretionary decisions. Removes discretionary authority of Federal agencies in rulemaking proceedings with respect to publishing rules. Requires agencies to give interested persons an opportunity for oral presentation in rulemaking proceedings. Provides that a substantive rule shall not become effective less than 30 days after: (1) the required publication or service of the rule is made; and (2) the agency issuing the rule submits the rule to the chairman and ranking minority member of each congressional committee having legislative jurisdiction over that agency. Declares that such provision does not apply: (1) to a substantive rule which grants or recognizes an exemption or relieves a restriction; (2) to statements of policy; or (3) when there is an imminent threat to public health or safety, a description of which is included in the publication of the rule. Removes from adjudication proceedings the consideration of time and public interest with respect to public participation. Prohibits the presiding employee in such proceedings from consulting with the agency unless all parties are notified. Permits a person submitting data to receive or retain a copy of such data in nonpublic investigatory proceedings. (Currently, such a person may for good cause be limited to inspecting an official transcript of his testimony). Requires agencies to obtain search warrants when necessary to determine if a rule has been violated. Requires employees presiding at hearings to receive evidence in accordance with the Federal Rules of Evidence. Removes exceptions when presiding employees make or recommend initial decisions. Requires all employee decisions to be consistent with prior agency decisions and include a statement of certification that all pertinent material has been reviewed. Prohibits an agency from imposing a sanction on a person unless such person has been notified in writing of the factual and legal basis and has been granted 30 days to correct the violation. Grants any person charged with violation of an agency rule or order the opportunity to cross-examine adverse witnesses and to examine and rebut all evidence. Declares that any party adversely affected by an agency action has a right to submit such action to judicial review and that administrative remedies need not be exhausted before judicial review. Authorizes a reviewing court to conduct a trial de novo.

Bill· HRH.R. 2979 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction from gross income for home care and adult day and respite care expenses of individual taxpayers with respect to a dependent of the taxpayer who suffers from Alzheimer's disease or related organic brain disorders.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1987

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual an income tax deduction for qualified home health care, adult day care, and respite care expenses with respect to a dependent who: (1) resides with the taxpayer; (2) suffers from Alzheimer's disease or a related organic brain disorder; and (3) is physically or mentally incapable of self-care.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 338 (100th)enacted

A joint resolution designating October 15, 1987, as "National Safety Belt Use Day".

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1987

Designates October 15, 1987, as National Safety Belt Use Day. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people to wear safety belts and have their children use child safety seats, and encouraging public safety and law enforcement agencies to promote these devices.

Bill· HRH.R. 2970 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide protection against catastrophic medical expenses under the medicare program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1987

Title I: Medicare Catastrophic Illness Coverage Act - Medicare Catastrophic Illness Coverage Act - Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to remove durational limitations on the coverage of inpatient hospital services. Provides coverage of post-hospital extended care services for up to 100 days each year. (Currently such services are provided for up to 100 days during a "spell of illness".) Requires a beneficiary to pay a deductible for each of the first two inpatient hospital admissions in a year. (Currently an inpatient hospital deductible is required for each "spell of illness.") Eliminates the coinsurance requirement for inpatient hospital services and outpatient hospital extended care services. Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of the Medicare program to cover the amount by which a part B enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses exceed $2,000 in 1988, adjusting such ceiling thereafter to reflect changes in total Medicare per capita expenses. Excludes from the computation of a beneficiary's out-of-pocket expenses amounts above the full part B payment to physicians and others who do not accept assignment. Extends, until 1991, the limitation of the part B basic premium to 25 percent of part B costs (excluding costs resulting from this Act's catastrophic coverage). Imposes an additional premium on part B enrollees which represents an amount equal to the Secretary of Health and Human Services' estimate of a part B enrollee's share of the benefits and administrative costs which result from this Act's catastrophic care coverage and beneficiary expense ceiling. Provides for the transfer to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund of part B premium revenues which are attributable to the catastrophic care coverage this Act establishes under part A of the Medicare program. Covers nursing care and home health aide services as home health services if such services are needed less than seven days each week or are needed for an initial period of up to 35 consecutive days and for a subsequent period on a physician's certification that exceptional circumstances warrant continued home health services. Imposes an additional premium on part B enrollees to cover the costs of supplemental daily home health services. Provides for the transfer of premium revenues to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Act to provide Medicaid coverage of prescription drugs for individuals age 65 or older whose income does not exceed 150 percent of the Federal poverty level. Subjects beneficiaries to an annual $50 deductible for such coverage. Provides that for the initial determination of an institutionalized spouse's Medicaid eligibility the institutionalized spouse may transfer his or her resources to the community spouse to the extent the spousal share (computed by dividing the sum of the spouse's resources in half) is less than $12,000 (adjusted annually to reflect changes in the cost-of-living), but attributes any resources not solely in the ownership of the community spouse to the institutionalized spouse if such transfer is not made. Considers resources held in the name of the community spouse to be available to the institutionalized spouse to the extent their value exceeds $48,000 (adjusted annually to reflect changes in the cost-of-living), or, if greater, the amount a court has ordered to be retained by the community spouse for support. Provides that after the initial eligibility determination: (1) no resources of the community spouse will be considered available to the institutionalized spouse; and (2) the income of the institutionalized spouse will not be considered to include a specified personal needs allowance, community spouse monthly income allowance, family allowance, and incurred expenses for medical or remedial care for the institutionalized spouse that are not covered by a legally liable third party. Sets forth the formulas for determining such allowances. Gives the institutionalized spouse the right to a hearing to establish that the community spouse monthly income allowance is not adequate to support the community spouse without financial duress so that an adequate amount of support will be substituted for the allowance. Prohibits such allowance from being less than court-ordered support payments. Delays the Medicaid eligibility of institutionalized individuals who disposed of their resources at less than fair market value within two-years prior to applying for Medicaid benefits. Sets forth situations in which a delay shall not be applied. Allows the institutionalized spouse to elect to be governed by State rules in effect as of March 1, 1987, regarding treatment of income and transfers of resources for Medicaid eligibility purposes, but permits neither spouse to opt out of this Act's rules regarding the treatment of resources at the initial eligibility determination. Directs the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund to include in their reports to the Congress in April 1988 an analysis, performed by the Secretary of Treasury, of options to strengthen the long-term solvency of such Trust Funds. Title II: Tax Provisions Related to Long-Term Care Insurance - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat certain long-term care insurance which the Secretary certifies is providing coverage to each covered person who is age 50 or older for at least one year for diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitation, maintenance, or personal care services provided in a setting other than the acute care unit of a hospital as accident or health insurance when taxing issuers of such insurance (hereafter referred to as qualified long-term care insurance). Requires such issuers to be reinsured by the Federal National Long-term Care Reinsurance Corporation if such Corporation is incorporated as of January 1, 1990. Provides that for the purpose of determining whether a tax exclusion applies to employer contributions to, or an employee's receipt of benefits from, qualified long-term care insurance such contributions and benefits shall be considered to be for personal injury or sickness, and medical care. Excludes from taxation: (1) the portion of distributions from individual retirement plans which is used during the year to pay the premiums for qualified long-term care coverage of individuals who are age 59 1/2 or older on the date of distribution; and (2) amounts received, when an individual who has attained age 65 surrenders, cancels, or exchanges a life insurance contract, and used during such year to pay the premiums for qualified long-term care insurance. Title III: Federal National Long-Term Care Reinsurance Corporation - Federal National Long-Term Care Reinsurance Corporation Act - Authorizes the Secretary to provide for the incorporation of the Federal National Long-Term Care Reinsurance Corporation (Corporation), which shall not be an agency or establishment of the U.S. Government. Requires the Corporation to confine its activities to reinsuring insurance companies for extraordinary loss in the issuance or payment of qualified long-term care insurance benefits. Sets forth organizing and administrative provisions with respect to the Corporation. Exempts the Corporation from State regulation and taxation. Directs the Corporation to report annually to the President and the Congress regarding its activities.

Bill· HRH.R. 2953 (100th)failed

A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to permit the district courts of the United States to enjoin, suspend, or restrain certain State ad valorem property taxes on interstate gas transmission property, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1987

Amends the Federal judicial code to prohibit States from: (1) imposing a higher tax assessment ratio upon natural gas transmission property than is imposed upon other commercial and industrial property; (2) collecting an ad valorem property tax on natural gas transmission property at a tax rate that exceeds the rate applicable to commercial and industrial property in the same assessment jurisdiction; and (3) imposing any other tax that discriminates against a natural gas company subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Grants Federal district courts concurrent jurisdiction (without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties) to enjoin, suspend, restrain, or set aside such discriminatory tax treatment. Permits relief only if the ratio of assessed value to true market value of natural gas transmission property exceeds by at least five percent that of other commercial and industrial property in the taxing jurisdiction. Expresses the sense of the Congress that any savings accrued by reason of the enactment of this Act should be passed on to consumers.

Bill· HRH.R. 2965 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that if Congress does not complete action on a concurrent resolution on the budget for a fiscal year by April 15 then the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget shall govern for purposes of section 302 allocations and section 311 points of order for that fiscal year, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1987

Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that if, by April 15 of the calendar year in which the fiscal year begins, the Congress fails to adopt a concurrent resolution on the budget for such fiscal year, then (unless and until the Congress adopts such a resolution for such fiscal year) the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget shall govern for purposes of committee allocations and new budget authority points of order.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 162 (100th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing concern over the conditions of ethnic Albanians living in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1987

Declares that the Congress: (1) is concerned over the political and economic conditions of ethnic Albanians in Yugoslavia and over the failure of the Yugoslav Government to protect their political and economic rights; (2) urges such Government to act to ensure that human rights as contained in the Helsinki Accords and the Concluding Document of Madrid are respected; and (3) calls upon such Government to review the cases of ethnic Albanians imprisoned on political charges and to release all of those who have not used or advocated violence.

Bill· HRH.R. 2934 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for payment under the CHAMPUS program of certain health care expenses incurred by certain members and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents to the extent that such expenses are not payable under medicare, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1987

Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) to include otherwise eligible persons who are also entitled to Medicare benefits. Provides for payment under the CHAMPUS program of health care expenses to the extent that such expenses are not payable under Medicare or any other insurance or health plan. Requires a person claiming a benefit under this Act to certify the costs of all charges.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 160 (100th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the terrorist activities of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) guerrillas in Peru.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1987

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) guerrillas in Peru should be condemned for their brutality and nihilistic ends; (2) the Shining Path should end its opposition to the Andean development plan of President Garcia of Peru and should engage in the existing political debate of Peru; (3) the President should convey to President Garcia and the people of Peru the United States' commitment to Peruvian democracy; and (4) the President should urge the cooperation of our allies in efforts to promote a democratic and peaceful Peru.

Bill· HRH.R. 2919 (100th)referred

Social Security Disability Waiting Period Elimination Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1987

Social Security Disability Waiting Period Elimination Act of 1987 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period which is a prerequisite of eligibility for widow's or widower's insurance benefits on the basis of a disability and for disability insurance benefits.

Bill· HRH.R. 2925 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the social security offset applicable to certain annuities for surviving spouses paid under the Survivor Benefit Plan for retired members of the Armed Forces to the extent that such offset is due to social security benefits based on the surviving spouse's own earnings or self-employment.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1987

Amends Federal armed forces provisions to repeal the social security offset applicable to certain annuities paid to surviving spouses under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for retired members of the armed forces, to the extent that such offset is due to social security benefits which are based on the surviving spouse's own earnings or self-employment. Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to recompute the existing annuities of certain individuals currently under the SBP or who have become eligible for such annuity by the date of enactment of this Act, in order to determine if such recomputation is more favorable due to changes made by this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2926 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize grants for closed-circuit televising of the testimony of children who are victims of abuse.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1987

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to provide equipment and personnel training for the closed-circuit televising of the testimony of children in criminal proceedings relating to child abuse. Sets forth grant application procedures and describes the allocation and distribution of grants under such program. Requires each State which receives a grant under this Act to submit annual reports which contain a summary of the activities carried out with such grant and an assessment of the impact of such activities. Sets forth: (1) guidelines for the expenditure of grants; and (2) recordkeeping requirements. Requires each participating State to designate a State office for the purposes of: (1) preparing the required application; and (2) administering the funds. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988.

Bill· HRH.R. 2896 (100th)open

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to increase the benefit payable with respect to the death of public safety officers.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1987

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to increase from $50,000 to $100,000 the benefits paid to survivors of public safety officers (law enforcement officers and fire fighters) who die as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Law· HRH.R. 2858 (100th)enacted

Regulatory Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1987

Regulatory Fairness Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to order a public utility to refund (with interest) those amounts determined by the Commission to be in excess of just and reasonable rates or charges.

Bill· HRH.R. 2881 (100th)open

National Commission on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1987

National Commission on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Act - Establishes a National Commission on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome to study and make recommendations regarding: (1) national policy and priorities with respect to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) including research, testing for the AIDS virus, confidentiality of test results, treatment and care of AIDS sufferers, prevention of the transmission of AIDS, and education about AIDS; (2) the appropriate roles of Federal, State, and local governments, and of the private sector regarding such national policy and priorities; and (3) guidelines for the coordination of AIDS activities with international organizations. Directs the Commission to hold hearings and to submit interim and final reports to the President and to the Congress. Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to assist the Commission by preparing: (1) a detailed compilation and synopsis of national and international medical research on AIDS; and (2) a detailed report on activities of the Veterans Administration relevant to the duties of the Commission. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988. Terminates the Commission 30 days after submission of its final report. Authorizes the President to extend the life of the Commission for a period not to exceed two years.

Bill· HRH.R. 2873 (100th)referred

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Defense or Secretary of a military department to enter into any overseas contract that allows for the payment of severance pay greater than the typical rate of severance pay in the United States or that requires the Government to reimburse a contractor for overseas banking services for bad debt expenses.

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1987

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department (the Secretaries) from entering into an overseas contract if such contract contains any provision which allows for the payment of contractor employee severance pay greater than the prevailing severance pay in the United States. Prohibits the Secretaries from entering into an overseas contract for the provision of banking services if such contract contains any provision which allows the contractor to be reimbursed by the Secretary for: (1) losses arising from uncollectible checks and loans made by authorized bank employees; and (2) any reasonable costs incurred in the collection of delinquent loans and dishonored checks.

Bill· HRH.R. 2861 (100th)referred

Product Liability Reform Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1987

Product Liability Reform Act of 1987 - Preempts inconsistent State law, within limitations contained in this Act. Subjects the seller of a defective product unreasonably dangerous to a user or consumer to strict liability for physical damage caused by the product when: (1) the seller is engaged in the business of selling such a product; and (2) the product reaches the user or consumer without substantial alteration in its condition. Denies liability in instances when the harm results: (1) more from the user's negligence than from the negligence of the product seller; (2) from an unreasonable misuse of the product even if foreseeable and feasibly preventable; and (3) from a defect that could not have been discovered and eliminated given the technology at the time the product was made. Prohibits the application of the doctrine of joint and several liability to product liability actions, except in cases when persons acting in concert are the proximate cause of the injury. Sets a limitation on the amount of noneconomic damages that can be recovered. Permits an award of punitive damages in a product liability action only when: (1) it is shown that the person subject to liability acted with flagrant indifference to consumer safety; and (2) compensatory damages are awarded. Prohibits an award of punitive damages against a manufacturer or seller of a drug or medical device if the drug or device was subject to premarket approval by the Secretary of Health and Human Services or if the drug is generally recognized as safe and effective pursuant to conditions established in regulations of the Secretary. Permits structured settlements and periodic payment of damages awarded for future economic loss. Requires that damage awards be offset by amounts received as compensation for the same injury from specified collateral sources. Establishes a contingency fee schedule to govern compensation for plaintiffs' attorneys. Imposes a two-year statute of limitations on product liability actions, commencing upon the discovery of harm. Establishes a ten-year statute of repose for product liability actions, with a longer period applicable in certain cases. Directs the Attorney General to provide to the Congress, within one year of this Act's enactment, recommendations to encourage and accommodate the creation, adoption, and use of alternative dispute resolution techniques in civil disputes filed in Federal courts.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 329 (100th)open

A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 15, 1987, as "African American Education Week".

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1987

Designates the week beginning November 15, 1987, as African American Education Week. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon: (1) the Department of Education and State and local governments to support activities observing such week; (2) schools and communities with African Americans to demonstrate their commitment to the education of African Americans; and (3) community organizations to intensify their support of academic excellence by African Americans.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 327 (100th)referred

A joint resolution requiring the President or his designee to enter into negotiations with Japan for the purpose of having Japan bear a greater share of the free world's defense burden by either increasing its annual defense expenditures to at least 3 percent of its Gross National Product or by obtaining payment by Japan to the United States of the difference between 3 percent of Japan's annual Gross National Product and what Japan actually spends on defense.

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1987

Requires the President to seek to enter into negotiations with the Government of Japan for the purpose of: (1) increasing the amount spent in any year by Japan for defense to at least three percent of the gross national product of Japan; or (2) obtaining payment by Japan to the United States of the amount by which such percentage amount exceeds the amount spent by Japan on defense.

Bill· HRH.R. 2846 (100th)open

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to regulate transactions involving ephedrine.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1987

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the distribution, sale, and importation of ephedrine. Prohibits the distribution of ephedrine unless the recipient provides proper identification. Establishes exemptions from such requirements: (1) for the distribution of ephedrine between agents or employees within a single facility; (2) for the delivery of ephedrine to or by common carriers; and (3) where the Attorney General determines that such requirements are not necessary for the enforcement of this Act. Establishes criminal penalties for the unlawful possession of ephedrine. Makes violations of the recordkeeping and reporting requirements of this Act criminal violations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2849 (100th)referred

A bill to provide for referenda and the development of enabling legislation regarding incorporation of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico into the Union as a State.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1987

Requires the Government of Puerto Rico to conduct a referendum on whether Puerto Rico should be incorporated into the Union as a State. Requires that if the referendum is approved, a Joint Task Force on the Incorporation of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico into the Union as a State shall be established and shall transmit enabling legislation to the Governor of Puerto Rico and the President within 12 months after its establishment. Requires the Executive Director of the White House Task Force on Puerto Rico to provide administrative support and pay expenses of the Joint Task Force. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the President, within 60 days after receiving the enabling legislation from the Joint Task Force, to transmit it along with any comments to the Congress. Requires the Governor, after passage of an Act providing for the admission of Puerto Rico into the Union, to expeditiously call a referendum on becoming a State. Provides that approval of a majority of the votes cast in the referendum will be necessary for the admission of Puerto Rico as a State.