Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1]

An amendment to authorize the Education Department to establish a pilot rogram to test the feasibility of allowing college work-study funds to be used for "mentor" activities by eligible college students for the benefit of disadvantaged youths who are at risk of dropping out of elementary or secondary school.

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An amendment, as modified, to specify that, in the awarding of grants in the bill, special consideration shall be given to states and local governments which: 1. Punish any student caught with a firearm by revocation of their drivers license and suspension from school for at least 10 days; 2. bans handguns and other weapons within 100 yards of a school; and 3. requires mandatory sentencing for gun-related crimes at or near a school.

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An amendment to prohibit any funds appropriated in the bill to be used for military education and training assistance to Indonesia.

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An amendment to reduce NASA Research and Development funding for the search for extraterestrial intelligence program, by $6.1 million, from $7,034,094,000 to $7,027,994,000.

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Amendment sought to earmark $7.5 million for procurement of one Large Inland and Coastal Waterways tugboat.

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An amendment to make impact Aid payments available for students whose parents are civilian employees of the Defense Department who work but do not reside on federal installations.

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1995 Black Revolutionary War Patriots Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1994

1995 Black Revolutionary War Patriots Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial. Mandates that all surcharges received from coin sales be paid to the Black Revolutionary War Patriots for the purpose of raising an endowment to support the construction of a Black Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial.

Designating October 19, 1994, as "National Mammography Day".

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1994

Designates October 19, 1994, as National Mammography Day.

Designating the week beginning October 16, 1994, as "National Penny Charity Week".

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1994

Designates the week beginning October 16, 1994, as National Penny Charity Week.

To extend for an additional two years the period during which medicare select policies may be issued.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1994

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to extend from three years to five years the period during which Medicare select policies may be issued.

Designating November 1, 1994, as "National Family Literacy Day".

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1994

Designates November 1, 1994, as National Family Literacy Day.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the limited deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1994

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the limited deduction for the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.

Designating October 29, 1994, as "National Firefighters Day".

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1994

Designates October 29, 1994, as National Firefighters Day.

George Washington Boyhood Home Commemorative Coin Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1994

George Washington Boyhood Home Commemorative Coin Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue one-dollar silver coins emblematic of a profile of George Washington and a depiction of his xboyhood home. Declares that all surcharges received from coin sales shall be paid to the George Washington Boyhood Home Foundation.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to continue the visa waiver pilot program and to authorize, under certain conditions, the creation of a probationary status for certain participants in the visa waiver pilot program.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1994

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) extend the visa waiver pilot program; and (2) create a probationary status under such program.

To designate the week beginning March 12, 1995, as "National Manufacturing Week".

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1994

Designates the week of March 12, 1995, as National Manufacturing Week.

Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1994

Designates the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as Irish-American Heritage Month.

To establish the fourth Sunday of July as "Parents' Day".

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1994

Establishes the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress, in providing funds for any fiscal year for programs to assist the homeless, should ensure that these funds are fairly apportioned for homeless veterans to help return homeless veterans to self-sufficient and productive lives.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1994

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a more proportionate share of funds appropriated for homeless programs should be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for homeless veterans programs; and (2) funds appropriated for any fiscal year for homeless programs should be administered by all agencies in a proportional manner to aid homeless veterans.

Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1994

Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1994 - Defines "continuum of health care" and "noninstitutional long-term care" under veterans' health care provisions. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a continuum of health care to veterans eligible for veterans' benefits. (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary to provide institutional nursing home care to certain disabled veterans or those in receipt of a veterans' pension. Allows for recovery of nursing home care costs by the Secretary if the veteran is also eligible for such care through a State plan under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. Designates a Department of Veterans Affairs facility as a Medicare provider for purposes of any program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act. Declares a Department medical center as a Medicare HMO. Directs the HHS Secretary to reimburse a Department facility or medical center for providing services as a Medicare provider in the case of care for a non-service-connected disability of a veteran eligible for Medicare benefits. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to implement the provision of institutional long-term care for veterans who: (1) have a service-connected disability of less than 50 percent; (2) have an annual income below a formulated amount; (3) have a catastrophic nonservice-connected disability; or (4) require such care as a follow-up to inpatient care. Outlines, with respect to such care, provisions concerning: (1) premiums and copayments for covered veterans; (2) the issuance of a long-term care insurance contract; and (3) a report from the Secretary to the Congress on the costs of the plan and the insurance contract and legislation required for plan implementation. (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to administer a program of health insurance known as the VA Group Health Plan as a managed-care plan meeting specified requirements. Allows any eligible veteran and his or her spouse or child to be enrolled in the Plan. Provides Plan enrollment requirements. Prohibits the Plan from imposing a limitation or exclusion of benefits relating to treatment for certain preexisting conditions. Directs the Secretary to administer the Plan so that no appropriated funds are required for Plan operation. Requires an annual report to the Congress by the Secretary on Plan operation, as well as an initial report. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to administer the health programs of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) through use of a managed care medical practice model, with limitations. Directs the Secretary to organize the VHA health care delivery and resources into geographic regions known as veterans service areas. (Sec. 6) Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for FY 1995 through 1999 for: (1) acquiring medical equipment to relieve existing medical equipment backlogs in Department facilities; and (2) infrastructure improvement, patient care amenities, primary care services and personnel, and medical facility construction projects.

To designate the second Sunday in October of 1994 as "National Children's Day".

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1994

Designates the second Sunday in October 1994 as National Children's Day.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make permanent the visa waiver program and to authorize, under certain conditions, the designation of certain member states of the European Union as visa waiver program countries.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1994

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) make the visa waiver program permanent; and (2) authorize the designation of a qualifying European Union nation as a visa waiver program country.

To designate September 13, 1994, as "Commodore John Barry Day".

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1994

Designates September 13, 1994, as Commodore John Barry Day.

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1994

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including employing authorities of the House of Representatives, employing offices of the Senate, and instrumentalities of the Congress. Declares that: (1) this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's partner; and (2) a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits quotas and preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities); (2) the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans. Provides for enforcement. Disallows State and Federal immunity. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants.