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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 134 (101st)referred

Expressing the Sense of Congress in support of democratic rights of the people of the People's Republic of China.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1989

Urges: (1) the Chinese Government to respect and affirm internationally recognized human rights and to repeal martial law; (2) protesting students to continue their fight in nonviolent ways; and (3) the Secretary of State to take appropriate action to protect protesting students' and workers' rights. Commends the protesting students' commitment to nonviolent principles of protest. Declares that any violent response by China could affect Sino-American relations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2418 (101st)referred

Garnishment Equalization Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1989

Garnishment Equalization Act of 1989 - Provides for the treatment of Federal pay in the same manner as non-Federal pay with respect to garnishment.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 128 (101st)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the utilization of closed military installations as Federal penal and correctional institutions.

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1989

Declares that the Secretary of Defense should transfer closed military installations that are suitable for use as Federal penal and correctional institutions to the Department of Justice for the incarceration of individuals convicted of violating Federal drug laws.

Bill· HRH.R. 2386 (101st)open

Irrigation Subsidies Reform Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1989

Irrigation Subsidies Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to prohibit a producer who receives Federal irrigation water at less than full cost from participating in any agricultural price and income support program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2351 (101st)referred

Women's Business Equity Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1989

Women's Business Equity Act - Amends the Small Business Act to establish the Office of Women Business Enterprise (the Office) to promote executive branch programs which facilitate women's business enterprises. Authorizes the Office to develop comprehensive interagency plans and specific program goals for women's business enterprises. Sets forth certification guidelines for such enterprises. Adds to existing goals for participation of small business concerns in Federal procurement contracts the participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Requires the head of each Federal agency to report to the Small Business Administration (SBA) on the extent that small business concerns owned and controlled by women participate in procurement contracts and subcontracts. Declares it to be the policy of the United States that small business concerns owned and controlled by women shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts let by any Federal agency. Precludes the award of any contract unless the procurement authority determines that the offeror's plan includes the maximum opportunity for participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Requires the SBA to report annually to certain congressional committees on subcontracting plans found acceptable by any Federal agency which the SBA determines do not contain maximum opportunities for small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Requires each Federal agency having procurement powers to: (1) affirmatively solicit offers from small business concerns owned and controlled by women and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; and (2) include at least one bid from a women-owned business enterprise for specified small purchases of such agency. Imposes penalties for the misrepresentation of a business concern as one owned or controlled by women.

Bill· HRH.R. 2380 (101st)open

To provide that ZIP code boundaries may be redrawn so that they do not cross the boundaries of any unit of general local government.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1989

Directs the U.S. Postal Service to establish procedures to provide that, upon a written request of the head of any unit of general local government, ZIP code boundaries do not cross the boundaries of such general local government unit. Declares that ZIP code areas having the same first five digits shall be considered to have the same ZIP code in order to apply this Act to areas using more than five digits.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 268 (101st)passed

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress and the President, prior to each fiscal year, to agree on an estimate of total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year by enactment of a joint single subject resolution. Prohibits outlays for that year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding this amount unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Requires the approval of a majority of the total membership of each House by roll call vote before any bill to increase revenue may become law. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

Bill· HRH.R. 2270 (101st)referred

Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Educator Award Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1989

Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Educator Award Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Educator Award program. Provides that each award shall be for three years. Provides that academic institutions shall nominate science faculty members with significant commitments to undergraduate education. Requires a merit review process with certain selection criteria for such awards. Earmarks a majority of awards for traditional sciences. Requires consideration of proposals focusing: (1) on science education for all Americans or for traditionally underrepresented groups; and (2) on projects combining science and the humanities, or several institutions, or involving industry. Encourages award recipients to develop curricular materials with a broad impact on undergraduate science education. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 and subsequent fiscal years.

Bill· HRH.R. 2244 (101st)referred

Choices for Children Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1989

Choices for Children Act of 1989 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 to carry out a State child care block grants program. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and administer a program of block grants to States to enhance provision of quality affordable child care. Requires a State to use 80 percent of such grant funds for the following child care related purposes: (1) training of providers; (2) voucher systems for low-income families; (3) information and referral systems; (4) innovative programs; (5) after-school programs in elementary schools; (6) expansion of part-day into full-day programs; and (7) recruitment of providers. Requires a State to use the remaining 20 percent for demonstration programs for provision of quality affordable child care. Gives preference to programs that: (1) target families with incomes below 200 percent of the poverty line; and (2) show they can achieve an appropriate degree of self-sufficiency. Sets the Federal share at 80 percent of program costs. Sets forth annual reporting requirements for States. Requires the Secretary of HHS to report to the Congress by September 1, 1991. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 for a school-based child care grant program. Directs the Secretary of Education to establish and administer such program to provide allotments to States for grants to school districts to establish or maintain extended day child care programs. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish an income tax credit for employers for 25 percent of limited expenses paid or incurred to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate a qualified child care facility available to dependents of their employees. Makes such credit refundable for tax-exempt organizations. Makes such credit applicable to taxable years 1990 through 1992. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990, to remain available for FY 1991 and 1992, for State child care liability insurance risk pools. Directs the Secretary of HHS to allot such funds to States to assist in establishing and operating such pools. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990, to remain available for FY 1991 and 1992, for State revolving loan funds for family-based child care facilities. Directs the Secretary of HHS to allot such funds to States which establish revolving loan funds for loans to persons desiring to make capital improvements to their principal residence to become a licensed or accredited family-based child care facility.

Bill· HRH.R. 2209 (101st)open

Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1989

Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to issue an order (subject to producer referendum) creating a soybean promotion, research, and consumer education program. Requires any such order to provide for the establishment of a: (1) United Soybean Board; and (2) Soybean Program Coordinating Committee. Funds such program through producer assessments. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2184 (101st)open

Facsimile Advertising Regulation Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1989

Facsimile Advertising Regulation Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 with respect to telephone facsimile machines (equipment which has the capacity to reproduce text or images into an electronic signal, transmit such signal over a regular telephone line, receive such signals, and produce a copy of the transmitted text and images). Makes it unlawful for any person in the District of Columbia or in interstate or foreign communications, by means of a telephone, to use any telephone facsimile machine (fax machine) or other electronic device to send any unsolicited advertisement to the fax machine of any person whose number is on record with a common carrier as the number of one objecting to receipt of such advertisements. Directs each common carrier to maintain a list of persons who notify them of their objection to receiving such unsolicited advertisements by fax machines. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to revise the regulations governing fax machines to require that any such machine which is manufactured six months after the enactment of this Act and used for the distribution of unsolicited advertising be equipped to identify the date and time sent, an identification of the business sending the advertising, and the telephone number of the sending machine.

Bill· HRH.R. 2186 (101st)referred

Enclave Fire Protection Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1989

Enclave Fire Protection Act of 1989 - Requires a Federal, State, or regional enclave which relies on the services of the emergency response personnel of a subordinate jurisdiction to cooperate with such personnel when such personnel are planning for and responding to emergencies involving the enclave. Permits such enclaves to take the steps necessary to protect national security information.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 253 (101st)enacted

Designating September 8, 1989, as "National Pledge of Allegiance Day".

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1989

Designates September 8, 1989, as National Pledge of Allegiance Day. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission should include the centennial observance of the Pledge of Allegiance in its commemorative activities.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 144 (101st)open

Condemning the use of excessive and lethal force by Soviet troops against demonstrators in Soviet Georgia, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1989

Condemns the use of excessive and lethal force by Soviet troops in responding to the demonstrations of April 9, 1989, in Tbilisi, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. Urges the Soviet Union to investigate allegations of the use of toxic chemical agents against the demonstrators in Tbilisi and, if true, to take steps to prevent the reoccurrence of such use. Supports the demands of the people of Georgia for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Bill· HRH.R. 2131 (101st)open

Automated Telephone Solicitation Protection Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1989

Automated Telephone Solicitation Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 with respect to automatic telephone dialing devices (telephone terminal equipment with the capacity to store or produce numbers, dial them, and deliver a prerecorded message without manual assistance). Makes it unlawful for any person in interstate or foreign communications to use such device for a telephone solicitation to a telephone customer unless: (1) the recorded message states the name and telephone number of the person initiating the call; (2) the dialer automatically terminates its connection within five seconds after the person called fails to give consent to the recorded message or hangs up his or her telephone; (3) the device does not make calls to any emergency phone numbers; or (4) the device is used only between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. States exceptions to such prohibition. States that a $5,000 limitation on certain forfeiture penalties under such Act does not apply to violations of such prohibition. Requires the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission to jointly study and report to the Congress on the practicality and constitutionality of a complete ban on the use of automatic dialing devices to deliver telephone solicitations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2133 (101st)referred

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 · 26 April 1989

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 distribution; and (2) the distribution is used during the taxable year to pay premiums for a long-term health care insurance policy covering necessary diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative, maintenance, or personal care services for the payee or a spouse meeting the same 59 1/2 year age requirement.

Bill· HRH.R. 2121 (101st)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 · 26 April 1989

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 1989); and (2) phase in an increase in the allowable deduction, reaching 100 percent for taxable years beginning in 1994 and thereafter.

Bill· HRH.R. 2132 (101st)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1989

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 nonemergency care for the individual or a spouse meeting the same 65-year age requirement.

Bill· HRH.R. 1918 (101st)referred

World War I Veterans' Service Pension Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1989

World War I Veterans' Service Pension Act - Directs the Administrator (effective March 1989, Secretary) of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly pension of $150 to each veteran of World War I who meets specified service requirements. Requires such veteran, if receiving another pension administered by the Veterans Administration (effective March 1989, Department of Veterans Affairs) (VA), to elect which pension he will receive. Provides for the payment of a monthly pension of $100 to surviving spouses of World War I veterans who meet certain marriage requirements. Requires such surviving spouses to choose between pensions if they are currently receiving another pension through the VA.

Bill· HRH.R. 1864 (101st)open

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the antidiscrimination rules applicable to certain employee benefit plans.

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1989

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a new test for determining whether an employee health plan meets the new (section 89) nondiscrimination requirements for coverage and benefits. Considers a plan as meeting the requirements if: (1) it does not contain eligibility provisions that discriminate in favor of highly compensated employees; (2) the taxable benefit of any highly compensated employee is limited to 133 percent of the premium made available to 90 percent of the employees who are not in this category; and (3) the employer maintains at least one qualified plan that consists primarily of core health benefits and does not require employee weekly contributions of more than $10 per week ($25 for family coverage) (indexed for inflation), and at least 90 percent of all employees who are not highly paid employees are eligible to participate in such a plan. Revises the definition of "highly compensated employee." Increases from 17 1/2 hours to 25 hours per week the threshold number of work hours triggering requirements with respect to part-time employees. Adjusts benefits and requirements in connection with employees who work less than 30 hours per week. Applies the requirements separately in connection with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Permits an employer to disregard leased employees in connection with requirements if specified conditions are met. Imposes a 34 percent tax on employers in connection with amounts paid or incurred during any taxable year under a specified employee benefit plan that does not meet enumerated general criteria, including that it be in writing, be maintained exclusively for the benefit of employees, and provide for employee notice about benefits. Repeals nondiscrimination provisions as applied to group-term life insurance. Amends the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988 to delay application of the requirements with respect to retired employees. Requires employers to report to highly compensated employees amounts of taxable fringe benefits. Imposes a penalty for failure to report.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 92 (101st)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to fully account for Americans still missing in Southeast Asia and to negotiate the return of Americans still held captive in Southeast Asia.

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1989

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) give the highest priority to fully accounting for the Americans still missing in Southeast Asia and to negotiating the return of Americans still held captive; (2) maintain an ongoing dialogue with Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Lao officials so that the prisoners of war issue may be resolved; (3) continue joint field investigations with such officials; and (4) heighten public awareness of the prisoners of war issue through the dissemination of factual data.

Bill· HRH.R. 1757 (101st)referred

To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide that a rescission of budget authority proposed by the President takes effect unless Congress specifically adopts a joint resolution disapproving the proposed rescission.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1989

Amends the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the President to transmit any message proposing a rescission of budget authority to the Congress within three days after enactment of the law providing the budget authority in question. Effects any such proposed rescission unless the Congress, within 45 days, completes action on legislation disapproving the proposal. Prohibits funds made available for obligation by such congressional veto from inclusion in subsequent rescission proposals.

Bill· HRH.R. 1675 (101st)open

Educational Excellence Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1989

Educational Excellence Act of 1989 - Title I: Improving Elementary and Secondary Education - Part A: Presidential Merit Schools - Presidential Merit Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish the Presidential Merit Schools Program to recognize and reward public and private elementary and secondary schools that have made substantial progress in: (1) raising student educational achievement, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics; (2) creating a safe and alcohol- and drug-free school environment; and (3) reducing the dropout rate. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Authorizes State educational agencies (SEAs) to designate as a Merit School any public or private elementary or secondary school nominated through procedures established by the SEA. Sets forth requirements for selection criteria established by the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) and by SEAs. Provides that each Merit School will be awarded a Presidential Certificate of Merit, as well as funds to further its educational program. Prohibits Federal, State or local reduction of other assistance to a school because it receives such an award. Part B: Magnet Schools of Excellence - Magnet Schools of Excellence Act of 1989 - Amends ESEA to establish the Magnet Schools of Excellence Program of grants to support public elementary or secondary schools that: (1) offer the highest quality instruction in an academic or vocational discipline or create a unique and effective learning environment; (2) are open to students from beyond the immediate school attendance area; and (3) are capable of attracting students from a variety of backgrounds. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Sets forth criteria for selection of applications. Limits such grants to any one school to no more than two years, and requires satisfactory progress in order to receive the grant for the second year. Prohibits Federal, State, or local reduction of assistance to a school because it receives such an award. Part C: Alternative Certification for Teachers and Principals - Alternative Certification of Teachers and Principals Assistance Act of 1989 - Amends ESEA to establish a program of assistance for Alternative Certification of Teachers and Principals. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990. Repeals this Part as of October 1, 1990. Part D: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Education - Amends ESEA to establish the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Education Program to recognize and reward outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Makes any full-time public or private elementary or secondary school teacher of academic or vocational subjects eligible for such an award. Makes teachers of religion (other than religion as an academic discipline) ineligible. Allows various individuals, groups, or institutions to nominate teachers for such awards. Requires State panels to select award recipients using criteria approved by the Secretary. Sets the amount of such an award at $5,000, and allows the recipient to use it for any purpose. Part E: Effective Date - Sets the effective date of the amendments made by this title. Title II: National Science Scholars - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish the National Science Scholars Program to recognize student excellence and achievement in the physical, life, and computer sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Authorizes the Secretary to award scholarships to outstanding students selected as National Science Scholars by the President. Allows students who satisfy certain requirements to receive such scholarships for the first year of undergraduate study and, if they satisfy additional requirements, additional scholarships to cover the remaining undergraduate years. Directs the Secretary to appoint a panel of experts to recommend academic achievement criteria for use in the nomination of scholars. Sets forth requirements for initial and continuation awards. Sets the scholarship amount at $10,000 for an academic year, but reduces such amount based on cost of attendance and other grant or scholarship assistance, and adjusts for insufficient appropriations. Requires that scholarship recipients, to the extent they are otherwise qualified, be given priority consideration for federally financed summer employment in research and development centers. Title III: Other Programs - Amends the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 to establish a Drug-Free Schools Urban Emergency Grants program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Directs the Secretary ot use program funds to award a small number of one-time grants to local educational agencies in urban areas with the most severe drug problems to assist them in developing and implementing comprehensive approaches to eliminating such problems. Amends HEA to authorize appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993 for special awards to historically Black colleges and universities. Makes institutions that receive such awards ineligible for other specified awards, and makes institutions that do not receive them eligible for those other awards.

Bill· HRH.R. 1704 (101st)referred

Tropical Forest Protection Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1989

Tropical Forest Protection Act of 1989 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors of specified multilateral development banks to promote the preservation of tropical forests or other endangered ecosystems and species in debtor developing countries by enabling such countries, through debt reduction or restructuring, to buy back private debt at discount rates in the secondary market if such countries: (1) convert an agreed upon amount of debt to local currency for use in "debt-for-nature swap" programs for the protection of such forests, ecosystems, or species; or (2) demonstrate a commitment to the protection of such forests in the form of such swaps for set asides or conservation easements. Directs the Secretary to instruct such directors to consult with one another to promote debt suspension in such countries as long as environmental protection commitments are maintained. Requires the Secretary to instruct the U.S. executive director to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to initiate discussions with other directors and management of the Bank and propose a three-year environmental sector lending program for countries with such commitments to: (1) reduce the future need for lending for reforestation and restoration of environmentally degraded areas; and (2) be based on the estimated long-term economic return expected from the sustainable use and protection of tropical forests and the benefits from maintenance of biological diversity and climate stabilization. Directs the Secretary to instruct such directors to promote policies which: (1) assist in strengthening nongovernmental organizations in such countries by providing technical assistance and support for environmental protection activities; and (2) encourage international collaboration for information exchange and project enhancement with environmental protection organizations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1708 (101st)referred

Child Care Incentives Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1989

Child Care Incentives Act of 1989 - Title I: Child Care Services Grant - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 for allotments to States to make grants to eligible entities for child care related projects. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to make allotments to States through a formula based on the number of children living in a household whose income is not greater than 200 percent of the poverty level, adjusted for family size. Sets the Federal share at 80 percent of the project grants. Makes eligible for such grants: (1) local government units, including school districts; (2) nonprofit organizations; (3) professional or employee associations; (4) small business consortia; (5) higher education institutions; (6) hospitals or health care facilities; (7) family care providers; (8) parents, for use for employment-related or education-related expenses for child care by a registered, licensed, or accredited provider; or (9) entities the State considers able and appropriate to carry out such a project. Allows a State to make such grants to eligible entities for: (1) scholarships enabling low-income families to obtain adequate child care; (2) community or neighborhood child care centers, including renovation of public buildings for such purposes; (3) grants or loans for start-up costs of employer-sponsored child care programs; (4) training programs for child care providers; (5) temporary care of sick children unable to attend their regular child care programs; (6) expansion of existing part-day child care programs into full-day child care programs; (7) child care programs for homeless children; and (8) child care programs linked with programs to assist the elderly. Sets forth limitations on State use of allotments. Requires States to meet specified certification requirements, including establishment of standards of accreditation or licensing for family-based and group child care providers, and methods of inspection and certification based on such standards. Requires annual State reports. Directs the Secretary to summarize State reports annually for the Congress. Requires grant recipients to cover between ten percent and 50 percent of the project cost with non-Federal funds. Requires States to give grant priority to programs and projects designed to operate in succeeding years without receiving such grants. Directs each State Governor to establish an advisory council on child care. Applies specified provisions of the Social Security Act to this title. Title II: Revolving Loan Fund - Provides assistance for State-established revolving loan funds to enable family-based child care providers to meet accreditation or licensing standards. Requires each applicant State in its plan for such assistance to have established a revolving loan fund along with specified procedures and guidelines. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990, to remain available for assistance to States for FY 1990 through 1992. Directs the Secretary to make allotments to States through a formula based on the number of children. Title III: Miscellaneous Federal Child Care Provisions - Establishes the President's Award for Responsive Management Policy to honor public and private sector employers who have: (1) successfully implemented in their businesses family-oriented personnel programs and policies responsive to child care needs of working parents; or (2) made significant contributions to child care projects in their communities. Directs the President, through the Secretary of Labor, to solicit nominations. Directs the Secretary to coordinate all activities of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to child care, together with similar activities of other Federal agencies.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 120 (101st)passed

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of actions to eliminate preventable deaths and disabling illness, especially among children, through intensified international collaboration to attain the United Nations goals of Universal Childhood Immunization by 1990 and Health for All by the Year 2000, and through the convening of a World Summit on Children.

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1989

Declares that: (1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that child survival and development programs are to be commended; (2) the House of Representatives reaffirms its goal of improvement of the survival rates, health, and development of people in all countries and urges the President to adopt this as a major priority; (3) the President is urged to propose to the Secretary General of the United Nations that he establish an independent advisory commission with regard to programs in primary health care, nutrition, basic education, and environment by members of the Grand Alliance for Children; and (4) the House of Representatives endorses the call for a World Summit on Children as an opportunity to attain specified goals, including the goals of Universal Childhood Immunization by 1990 and Health for All by the year 2000.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 121 (101st)referred

Targeted Relief Disclosure Resolution of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1989

Targeted Relief Disclosure Resolution of 1989 - Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each report accompanying each bill or joint resolution of a public character reported by the Committee on Ways and Means to identify: (1) each provision which is intended to provide special benefits with respect to five or fewer taxpayers, transactions, events, items of property, projects, or issuances of bonds; (2) each beneficiary of such provision; (3) the Member of Congress who sponsored the inclusion of each such beneficiary; and (4) an estimate by the Joint Committee on Taxation of the loss in revenues resulting from such provision with respect to each such beneficiary for the fiscal year for which such loss in revenues first occurs and each of the five fiscal years thereafter.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 87 (101st)open

Concerning Iranian persecution of the Baha'is.

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1989

Urges the Government of Iran to uphold the human rights of all its nationals, including members of the Baha'i faith, and to extend the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) emphasize human rights improvements as an important factor in the development of relations between the U.S. and Iranian Governments; (2) cooperate with other governments to initiate and support actions by the United Nations and its agencies to promote the protection of the religious rights of the Baha'is; and (3) provide, and urge others to provide, for refugee and humanitarian assistance for those Baha'is fleeing their homelands to escape religious repression.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 228 (101st)referred

To designate October 22 through 29, 1989, as "Drug Free America Week".

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1989

Designates the week of October 22 through October 29, 1989, as Drug-Free America Week. Encourages every American to wear red during such week to symbolize a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

Bill· HRH.R. 1613 (101st)referred

Common Sense Budget Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1989

Common Sense Budget Act of 1989 - Amends Federal law to require both the President and the Congress to draft a budget based on estimates of current fiscal year spending, proposing increases or decreases based on this level (rather than on an estimated baseline). Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to use such a current fiscal year baseline in its report to the congressional budget committees, projecting growth for entitlement and discretionary spending based on current fiscal year spending.

Bill· HRH.R. 1593 (101st)open

Used Oil Recycling Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1989

Used Oil Recycling Act of 1989 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from listing or identifying as a hazardous waste any: (1) recycled oil; (2) used oil transferred to a person who certifies that such oil will be rerefined, processed, or reclaimed for a beneficial purpose or stored less than 12 months prior to such transfer; and (3) used oil which has been removed from the engine of a light duty motor vehicle or household appliance by the owner, transferred to a service station dealer, and stored by the dealer for less than 12 months. Requires the Administrator to determine whether to list as a hazardous waste used oil which is a solid waste and does not satisfy the above-listed criteria. Directs the Administrator to establish management standards for the storage, testing, transportation, treatment, exportation and importation, and processing of used oil. Requires such standards to be designed to protect human health and the environment by encouraging and expanding reliance on recycling of used oil. Exempts generators of used oil from recordkeeping or reporting requirements if such generators: (1) enter into an agreement for delivery of such oil to a recycling facility whose owner or operator certifies compliance with such standards or recycles such oil; (2) do not mix the oil with any hazardous wastes; and (3) maintain necessary records relating to the oil. Prohibits mixing used oil with any hazardous waste identified under such Act except where: (1) such mixing involves an identified hazardous waste and the resulting mixture does not exhibit a characteristic identified in such Act; and (2) the used oil mixture is burned to recover useful energy such that protection of human health and the environment is assured. Deems owners or operators of facilities which process used oil for fuel to have permits for recycling activities if in compliance with management standards. Directs the Administrator to conduct inspections of such facilities to determine compliance with such standards. Requires the Administrator to implement educational programs to inform the public about the environmental and safety hazards associated with improper handling of used oil and the benefits of used oil recycling. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Administrator to promulgate regulations concerning the procurement of used oil fuel by Federal agencies subject to the requirements of the Solid Waste Disposal Act.