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Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22]

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Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 111 (103rd)enacted

Designating October 21, 1993, as "National Biomedical Research Day".

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1993

Designates October 21, 1993, as National Biomedical Research Day.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 86 (103rd)referred

To express dissatisfaction with the Republic of Azerbaijan's failure to work toward a peaceful and fair settlement to the dispute over Nagorno Karabagh by continuing the devastating blockade and economic boycott of the Republics of Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1993

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) continue to send immediate fuel and humanitarian assistance to help Armenia and its economy and continue to withhold all U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan until Azerbaijan lifts its blockade and other uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh; (2) promote a lasting and equitable resolution to the conflict within the United Nations and the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; (3) promote the full participation of the representatives of Nagorno Karabagh in all negotiations concerning this conflict; (4) encourage Turkey to play a neutral role in helping to promote an equitable resolution to this crisis; and (5) condemn the continuing blockade of Armenia and Karabagh and demand the immediate lifting of the blockade and the opening of corridors to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian goods to Armenia.

Bill· HRH.R. 886 (103rd)open

Mandate and Community Assistance Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Termination or Suspension of Unfunded Federal Mandates; Consolidation and Simplification of Planning and Reporting Requirements Title II: Commission on Unfunded Federal Mandates Title III: Integrated Federal Assistance Title IV: Estimation of Legislative Impact on State and Local Governments Title V: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Mandate and Community Assistance Reform Act - Title I: Termination or Suspension of Unfunded Federal Mandates; Consolidation and Simplification of Planning and Reporting Requirements - Requires termination or suspension of an unfunded Federal mandate, or the consolidation or simplification of an associated planning or reporting requirement, upon a recommendation to the Congress to that effect by the Commission on Unfunded Federal Mandates (established by this Act). Provides that all such recommendations shall take effect automatically unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving such recommendations within 60 days of their submittal. Sets forth guidelines for congressional consideration of the Commission's recommendations. Title II: Commission on Unfunded Federal Mandates - Establishes the Commission on Unfunded Federal Mandates to: (1) investigate and review the role of unfunded Federal mandates in relations among local, State, and Federal governments; and (2) study and make recommendations to the Congress regarding the termination or suspension of unfunded Federal mandates. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Integrated Federal Assistance - Community Assistance Improvement Act of 1992 - Provide for payments to local governments of amounts available under a covered Federal assistance program for use in accordance with an integrated assistance plan approved by the Interagency Review Council (establish by this Act). Provides that eligibility for benefits under a covered Federal assistance program included in an approved integrated assistance plan shall be only in accordance with the plan. Details the process for applying for approval of an integrated assistance plan. Specifies application and plan contents. Requires a local government applying for approval of an integrated assistance plan to establish a Community Advisory Committee. Requires the Committee to advise a local government in the development and implementation of its integrated assistance plan. Establishes the Interagency Review Council for the purposes described above. Title IV: Estimation of Legislative Impact on State and Local Governments - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to: (1) strike language stating that cost estimates are required only if submitted in a timely manner; (2) require that a cost estimate accompany the conference report of legislation; and (3) require budget reconciliation instructions to direct committees to include in any reconciliation legislation carrying them out a Congressional Budget Office estimate of the total cost of their provision. Title V: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis - Amends the Regulatory Flexibility Act to modify provisions respecting judicial review of agency rules.

Bill· HRH.R. 911 (103rd)referred

Volunteer Protection Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1993

Volunteer Protection Act of 1993 - Prescribes circumstances under which volunteers working for nonprofit organizations or government entities shall be immune from personal financial liability for acts on behalf of the organization or entity. Sets forth exceptions and conditions that a State may impose on the granting of such immunity. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase by one percent the fiscal year allotment which would otherwise be made to a State to carry out the Social Services Block Grant Program under title XX of the Social Security Act if such State has, within two years, certified to the Secretary that it has enacted a State law which provides such immunity. Provides for the continuation of such increase based on an annual recertification.

Bill· HRH.R. 820 (103rd)open

National Competitiveness Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Manufacturing Subtitle A: Manufacturing Technology and Extension Subtitle B: National Science Foundation Manufacturing Programs Title III: Critical Technologies Subtitle A: Benchmarking Science and Technology Subtitle B: Advanced Technology Program Subtitle C: Civilian Technology Loan Program Subtitle D: Civilian Technology Development Program Title IV: Miscellaneous Title V: Authorizations of Appropriations Title I: General Provisions - National Competitiveness Act of 1993 - Sets forth the purposes and goals of this Act. Title II: Manufacturing - Subtitle A: Manufacturing Technology and Extension - Manufacturing Technology and Extension Act of 1993 - (Sec. 204) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to establish the National Technology Outreach Program to assist U.S. manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized firms, to expand the use of technology and modern manufacturing processes. Provides for: (1) a related communications infrastructure; (2) an information clearinghouse; and (3) manufacturing outreach centers. (Sec. 205) Directs the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Program, whose goal shall be to create programs to develop design and manufacturing technologies and associated applications, including advanced computer integration and electronic networks. (Sec. 207) Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to authorize the Institute to establish local manufacturing offices. (Sec. 208) Establishes within the Institute a State Technology Extension Program. Subtitle B: National Science Foundation Manufacturing Programs - (Sec. 212) Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to expand the number of Engineering Research Centers and strengthen the Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program. (Secs. 213 and 214) Authorizes the Director to establish: (1) graduate traineeships; (2) a manufacturing managers in the classroom program; and (3) a quality management program. Title III: Critical Technologies - Subtitle A: Benchmarking Science and Technology - (Sec. 301) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to make the Department of Commerce the lead Federal agency in making available information for assessing the comparative strength of U.S. scientific and technological capabilities. Directs: (1) the Secretary to establish within the Technology Administration an Office of Technology Monitoring and Assessment; and (2) such Office to establish a related fellowship program. Subtitle B: Advanced Technology Program - (Secs. 321 and 322) Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress an expansion plan for the Advanced Technology Program. Authorizes Program support of large-scale joint ventures. Subtitle C: Civilian Technology Loan Program - (Sec. 331) Authorizes the Secretary to make or guarantee loans to qualified small and medium businesses for research, development, or utilization of critical or advanced technologies. Subtitle D: Civilian Technology Development Program - Civilian Technology Development Act of 1993 - (Secs. 343 through 361) Establishes within the Technology Administration: (1) a program to supplement the availability of long-term investment capital for U.S. critical or advanced technology businesses through licensed technology investment companies; and (2) an Office of Technology Financing to administer such program. Establishes a related Civilian Technology Development Advisory Committee. Title IV: Miscellaneous - (Sec. 401) Establishes a Department of Commerce Technology Advisory Board to assist the Technology Administration. (Sec. 402) Amends the American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991 to expand the Institute's standard pilot program to permit contracts with non-Federal organizations to promote U.S. technical standards dissemination activities abroad. (Sec. 403) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to prohibit the making of a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award within a category or subcategory if there are no qualifying enterprises. Makes educational institutions an Award category. (Sec. 407) Directs the Critical Technologies Institute to report to the Congress on advanced lithography technologies for the production of semiconductor devices. (Sec. 408) Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for American workforce quality partnerships (training consortia between industry and institutions of higher education). Title V: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 870 (103rd)open

Toxic Cleanup Equity and Acceleration Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Toxic Cleanup Equity and Acceleration Act of 1993 - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to absolve municipalities or other persons of liability (other than to the President) for claims of contribution or other response costs for the generation, transportation, or arrangement for the transportation, treatment, or disposal of municipal solid waste or sewage sludge. Authorizes eligible persons (defined as persons against whom administrative or judicial actions are brought, or to whom notice is given of potential liability, for activities involving municipal solid waste or sewage sludge) to settle their liability with the President. Requires final settlements to: (1) allocate to all activities for the management of municipal solid waste or sewage sludge a combined maximum of four percent of total response costs for the facility; (2) require eligible persons to pay only equitable shares of the maximum percentage; (3) limit payments based on inability to pay, litigative risks, and other equitable factors; (4) permit in-kind services with regard to response actions in lieu of cash contributions; (5) limit a publicly owned treatment works' payments if it has promoted the reuse of sewage sludge through land application; and (6) be reached even if a person is liable under other CERCLA provisions. Authorizes the President to provide a covenant not to sue to persons who have entered into settlements. Absolves such persons of liability for contributions or other response costs for matters addressed in settlements. Reduces others' potential liability by the amount of a settlement, but bars discharging potentially responsible parties unless the settlement so provides. Applies settlement provisions to municipalities or treatment works who engage in municipal solid waste or sewage sludge management activities occurring 36 months after this Act's enactment date only if the eligible person is a: (1) municipality and a qualified household hazardous waste collection program has been operating while such waste was collected and disposed; or (2) treatment works in compliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Makes this Act retroactively effective to all actions commenced before this Act's effective date unless a final court judgment or approval of a settlement agreement has been granted.

Bill· HRH.R. 830 (103rd)open

Regulatory Flexibility Amendments Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Regulatory Flexibility Amendments Act of 1993 - Amends Federal law to eliminate provisions respecting judicial review of Federal agency compliance with regulatory flexibility analysis requirements. Requires an agency to consider the direct and indirect effects of a rule in determining whether or not it is likely to have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. Sets forth guidelines governing agency transmittal of proposed rules to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. Authorizes such official to transmit to the agency a statement of opposition to the proposed rule. Requires publication of such statement and the agency's response in the Federal Register. Expresses the sense of the Congress that such official should be permitted to appear as amicus curiae in any action or case brought in a U.S. court for the purpose of reviewing a rule.

Bill· HRH.R. 852 (103rd)referred

To authorize additional appropriations to increase border patrol personnel to 6,800 by the end of fiscal year 1995 and to make available amounts in the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund for the additional border patrol personnel.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Authorizes additional appropriations for increased border patrol personnel of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Makes amounts from the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund available (to the extent provided in appropriations Acts) for such purpose.

Bill· HRH.R. 851 (103rd)referred

Immigration Service Volunteer Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Immigration Service Volunteer Assistance Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept volunteer services.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 101 (103rd)enacted

To designate February 21 through February 27, 1993, as "National FFA Organization Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Designates the week of February 21 through 27, 1993, as National FFA Organization Awareness Week.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 103 (103rd)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 · 4 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year 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 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. Waives these provisions when the United States is engaged in a military conflict which poses a threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution adopted by a majority of each House.

Bill· HRH.R. 760 (103rd)open

To amend title 35, United States Code, with respect to patents on certain processes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Biotechnological Process Patents Title II: Biotechnological Material Patents Title I: Biotechnological Process Patents - Amends Federal patent law to cite conditions under which a claimed process of making or using a machine, manufacture, or composition of matter is not obvious (thereby enhancing the patentability prospects of certain biotechnology processes). Establishes a presumption of validity with respect to a process claim even through a related product claim is invalidated (thus allowing a patentee to prove that the process claim is independently patentable from the product claim). Title II: Biotechnological Material Patents - Makes any unauthorized person who imports or sells a product made by using a biotechnological material that is patented in the United States liable for patent infringement. Includes within the terms of such patents the right to exclude others from using, selling, or importing such products throughout or into the United States. Establishes exceptions to such requirements to the extent suitable to protect commercial investment made or business commenced before the effective date of such amendments.

Bill· HRH.R. 759 (103rd)open

Compulsory License Clarification Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1993

Compulsory License Clarification Act of 1993 - Amends Federal copyright law to modify the definition of "cable system" to include a facility which makes secondary transmissions of signals by microwave or any other technologies employed for the local distribution of secondary transmissions of broadcast programming.

Bill· HRH.R. 709 (103rd)referred

Entitled, the "California-Mexico Border Drug Trafficking Reduction Act".

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1993

Directs the Attorney General, for purposes of preventing the illegal entry of aliens into the United States, to: (1) acquire a permanent easement for the United States extending 50 feet outwards along the length of the U.S.-Mexico border in California for erecting and maintaining a security fence and access road; and (2) establish a 500-foot setback located along the length of such border for the purpose of restricting any development within such setback.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 90 (103rd)referred

To designate the week beginning November 21, 1993, and the week beginning November 20, 1994, each as "National Family Caregivers Week".

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1993

Designates the weeks beginning November 21, 1993, and November 20, 1994, as National Family Caregiver Week.

Bill· HRH.R. 682 (103rd)open

To authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial, in the District of Columbia or its environs, to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II, and to commemorate the participation of the United States in that war.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor World War II veterans and to commemorate U.S. participation in that war. Establishes the World War II Memorial Advisory Board to promote the establishment of the memorial, encourage the donation of private contributions for it, and advise the Commission on the site and design for the memorial. Establishes a fund in the Treasury which shall be made available to the Commission for the expenses of establishing the memorial.

Bill· HRH.R. 654 (103rd)referred

United States Mint Bicentennial Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

United States Mint Bicentennial Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Mint. Prescribes the designs for the ensuing five-dollar gold coins, one-dollar silver coins, and half-dollar silver coins. Restricts issuance of such coins to 1993. Mandates that all surcharges received from the sale of such coins be paid to the Smithsonian Institution for the National Numismatic Collection. Requires the Executive Director of the National Numismatic Collection to establish specified funds with the surcharge proceeds. Prescribes financial assurances.

Bill· HRH.R. 702 (103rd)referred

To limit State taxation of certain pension income, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Amends Federal law to prohibit any State from imposing an income tax on the pension income of any individual who is not a resident or domiciliary of that State.

Bill· HRH.R. 688 (103rd)referred

Sexual Assault Prevention Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Sexual Violence Subtitle A: Penalties and Remedies Subtitle B: Rules of Evidence, Practice, and Procedure Subtitle C: Safe Campuses Subtitle D: Assistance to States and Localities Title II: Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Offenses Against the Family Title III: National Task Force on Violence Against Women Sexual Assault Prevention Act of 1993 - Title I: Sexual Violence - Subtitle A: Penalties and Remedies - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for: (1) pretrial detention in sex offense cases; and (2) the death penalty for murders committed by sex offenders. Increases penalties for: (1) recidivist sex offenders; and (2) sex offenses against victims under age 16. Amends: (1) the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 to require a governmental department or agency to pay for up to two tests for a sexual assault victim in the 12 months following the assault and a counseling session; (2) the Controlled Substances Act to provide for increased penalties for distribution of a controlled substance to a woman while she is pregnant; and (3) the Federal criminal code to authorize the restitution of victims of sex offenses. Establishes a civil remedy for victims of sexual violence. Subtitle B: Rules of Evidence, Practice, and Procedure - Amends the Federal Rules of Evidence to allow evidence of similar offenses in criminal or civil sexual assault and child molestation cases. Revises Federal Rule of Evidence 412 (rape victim shield law). Adds a Federal Rule of Evidence that, in a criminal case in which a person is accused of a sex offense, evidence is not admissible to show that the alleged victim invited or provoked the commission of the offense. Enacts rules to be known as the Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers in Federal Practice. Subtitle C: Safe Campuses - Requires the Attorney General to provide for a national baseline study on campus sexual assault. Subtitle D: Assistance to States and Localities - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to support projects and programs relating to sexual violence. Title II: Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Offenses Against the Family - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for interstate travel to commit spouse abuse or to violate a protective order. Establishes penalties (including restitution) for noncompliance with child support obligations in interstate cases. Provides for full faith and credit of protective orders among the States. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) prepare a report on the status of battered women's syndrome as a medical and psychological condition and on its effect in criminal trials; (2) conduct a study of the means by which abusive spouses may obtain information concerning the addresses or locations of estranged or former spouses; and (3) complete a study of problems of recordkeeping of criminal complaints involving domestic violence. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to support projects and programs relating to domestic violence and other criminal and unlawful acts that particularly affect women. Title III: National Task Force on Violence Against Women - Establishes the National Task Force on Violence Against Women to develop a uniform Federal, State, and local law enforcement strategy aimed at protecting women against violent crimes, punishing persons who commit such crimes, and enhancing the rights of the victims.

Bill· HRH.R. 667 (103rd)open

To enhance the readiness, discipline, good order, and morale of the Armed Forces by providing by law for the continuation of the policy of the Department of Defense on homosexuals serving in the Armed Forces, as in effect on January 1, 1993.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Requires all executive orders, Department of Defense directives, and regulations of the military departments concerning the appointment, enlistment, induction, and retention of homosexuals in the armed forces, as in effect on January 1, 1993, to remain in effect unless specifically changed by law.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 79 (103rd)enacted

To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 21, 1993 and November 20, 1994, as "National Family Week".

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Authorizes the President to designate the weeks beginning on November 21, 1993, and November 20, 1994, as National Family Week.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 80 (103rd)enacted

Designating June 1, 1993, through June 7, 1993, as a "Week for the National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II".

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Designates June 1 through 7, 1993, as a Week for the National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 53 (103rd)referred

To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a rollcall vote on all appropriation measures.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Amends rule XV of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for an automatic roll call vote when the Speaker puts the question upon final passage of any bill, joint resolution, or conference report making appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 618 (103rd)open

Government Securities Reform Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1993

Government Securities Reform Act of 1993 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to extend through FY 1997 the rulemaking authorities of the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary) regarding capital adequacy and recordkeeping requirements for government securities dealers. Authorizes the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promulgate recordkeeping requirements with respect to government securities transactions executed by dealers or brokers. Requires such traders to furnish, upon request of the appropriate regulatory agency, records that enable it to reconstruct trading. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe reporting and recordkeeping requirements for persons who hold or control large positions in to-be-issued or recently-issued Treasury securities. Permits such information to be exchanged among specified regulatory agencies. Authorizes the appropriate regulatory agency to promulgate rules designed to prevent fraud or manipulation in government securities transactions. Removes the limitations placed upon the authority of registered securities associations to regulate member transactions in government securities. Authorizes the SEC to: (1) prescribe rules to assure that government securities information systems meet statutory objectives of quality and transparency; (2) require certain government securities traders to report transactions to a securities information processor or self-regulatory organization that agrees to make it publicly available; and (3) require such processor or self-regulatory organization to make government securities purchase and sales information publicly available. Bars the SEC from requiring the establishment or use of a consolidated trading system for government securities. Requires the Secretary, the SEC, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to: (1) evaluate the efficiency of private sector efforts to disseminate price and volume information of mortgage-backed government securities; and (2) jointly study and report to the Congress on the government securities regulatory system. Requires the General Accounting Office to study and report to the Congress on the effectiveness of regulation of government securities brokers and dealers.

Law· HRH.R. 616 (103rd)enacted

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to permit members of national securities exchanges to effect certain transactions with respect to accounts for which such members exercise investment discretion.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1993

Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to cite conditions under which it shall not be unlawful for members of exchanges and associated persons to effect a transaction for an account with respect to which they exercise investment discretion. Permits transactions for such a managed account (without the involvement of an independent floor broker) if the member or associated person: (1) has obtained express authorization from the person or persons authorized to transact business for the account before engaging in the practice of effecting such transactions; (2) furnishes the persons authorized to transact business for the account with a statement at least annually disclosing the aggregate compensation received by the exchange member in effecting such transactions; and (3) complies with any rules the Securities and Exchange Commission has prescribed with respect to such requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 578 (103rd)referred

Investment Adviser Regulatory Enhancement and Disclosure Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1993

Investment Adviser Regulatory Enhancement and Disclosure Act of 1993 - Amends the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to collect fees to cover specified costs of regulating investment advisers and their activities. Sets forth a sliding scale fee schedule. Authorizes the SEC to suspend the registration of any investment adviser for failure to pay the requisite fees. Directs the SEC to: (1) establish and periodically revise a schedule for the regular inspection of investment advisers; and (2) report to the Congress on surveys regarding the failure of persons to register as mandated. Authorizes the SEC to designate registered self-regulatory organizations to: (1) conduct periodic compliance examinations of members and their affiliates; (2) discipline them for non-compliance; and (3) collect examination fees. Prohibits certain transactions by registered investment advisers, including the rendering of investment advice unsuitable to the client's financial situation and experience. Requires registered investment advisers to disseminate to clients and prospective clients brochures disclosing specified investor protection information. Requires such advisers to provide each client periodically with a written statement of client-paid fees and compensation arrangements with a third party regarding recommended transactions. Directs the SEC to promulgate investor protection rules setting bond requirements for certain investment advisers against larceny and embezzlement. Prohibits: (1) a person convicted of a felony within the last ten years from registering as an investment adviser; or (2) an investment adviser from disclosing confidential client information.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 26 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress in support of the United States military forces in Somalia.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1993

Commends U.S. military forces for successfully establishing a secure environment for the humanitarian relief operations in Somalia.

Bill· HRH.R. 567 (103rd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar limitation on the 1-time exclusion of gain from sale of a principal residence by individuals who have attained age 55, to increase the amount of the unified estate and gift tax credits, and to reduce the tax on capital gains.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1993

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the limitation on the one-time exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence by an individual who has attained age 55 and provide a cost-of-living adjustment for such amount. Increases the unified credit against the estate tax and the unified credit against the gift tax and provides a cost-of-living adjustment for such credits. Reduces the capital gains tax for a taxpayer other than a corporation by allowing the deduction of 50 percent of the net capital gain. Provides for computing such deduction for estates and trusts. Disallows such deduction against the minimum tax.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 69 (103rd)referred

To designate the period commencing February 7, 1993, and ending February 13, 1993, and the period commencing February 6, 1994, and ending February 12, 1994, as "National Burn Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1993

Designates the weeks beginning February 7, 1993, and February 6, 1994, as "National Burn Awareness Week."

Bill· HRH.R. 535 (103rd)open

Prisoner-of-War Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1993

Prisoner-of-War Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of one-dollar coins emblematic of the experience of American prisoners of war. Requires that all sales of such coins include a surcharge of $5 per coin. Requires specified proceeds from such surcharges to be paid to the: (1) Secretary of the Interior for construction of the Andersonville Prisoner-of-War Museum in Andersonville, Georgia; (2) endowment fund established by this Act for the maintenance of such Museum; and (3) Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain national cemeteries.

Bill· HRH.R. 513 (103rd)referred

To limit the duration of payments of expenses of former Speakers of the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1993

Limits the period for which expenses of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives may be paid to three years after the expiration of the term of office as Representative. (Provides that in the case of a former Speaker who is receiving such expenses on the date of the enactment of this Act, the period shall end three years after such date.)

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 67 (103rd)open

To designate the visitors center at the Channel Islands National Park, California, as the "Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitors Center".

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1993

Designates the visitors center at Channel Islands National Park, California, as the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitors Center.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 20 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress that expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence, including descriptions of the experiences of battered women, should be admissible when offered in a State court by a defendant in a criminal case.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1993

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence should be admissible when offered in a State court by a defendant in a criminal case to assist the trier of fact in understanding the defendant in a domestic relationship in which abuse has occurred; (2) a witness should be qualified and permitted to testify as an expert witness in the form of an opinion; and (3) a domestic relationship about which such expert testimony should be admissible includes relationships between present or former spouses, cohabitants, and partners or between persons who are or have been in a dating courtship or intimate relationship.

Bill· HRH.R. 493 (103rd)open

Enhanced Rescission/Receipts Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 1993

Enhanced Rescission/Receipts Act of 1993 - Grants the President legislative line item veto rescission authority over appropriation bills and targeted tax benefits in revenue bills. Authorizes the President to rescind all or part of any budget authority if the President determines that such rescission: (1) would reduce the Federal budget deficit; (2) will not impair any essential Government functions; and (3) will not harm the national interest. Requires the President to notify the Congress of such a rescission by special message not later than 20 calendar days after enactment of appropriations or revenue legislation. Makes such a rescission effective unless the Congress, during a review period of 20 calendar days, enacts a rescission/receipts disapproval bill. Describes: (1) information to be included in the President's message; and (2) procedures to govern consideration of rescission/receipts disapproval legislation in the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Bill· HRH.R. 462 (103rd)open

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a permanent extension of the mortgage revenue bond program.

United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1993

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permanently extend the period during which qualified mortgage bonds and mortgage credit certificates may be issued.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 61 (103rd)open

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall neither exceed revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross national product for the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year.

United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts and Federal outlays from exceeding 19 percent of the Nation's gross national product. Allows such prohibitions to be suspended by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House of Congress. Grants the President the authority to separately approve, reduce, or disapprove any spending provision of a bill.

Bill· HRH.R. 436 (103rd)open