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Rep. Murphy, Morgan F. [D-IL-2]

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Bill· HRH.R. 8367 (96th)referred

Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1980

Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Act - Establishes a Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Advisory Committee consisting of the Postmaster General, the Deputy Postmaster General, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Directs the Committee to advise the United States Postal Service regarding the approval of bids for the printing, distribution, and sale of postage stamps containing the logos of domestic corporations. Authorizes the Postal Service to enter into a contract to print, distribute, and sell an issue of 50,000 of such stamps for any domestic corporation for a minimum price of $10,000. Requires the Committee to advertise the availability of such service, to review the bids received for each issue, and to recommend the bids which would be the most economically advantageous to the Postal service. Directs the Commiottee and the Postal Service to reject all bids for an issue if such action is in the public interest. Declares that the Postal Service shall receive all of the revenues from the sale of such stamps. Requires the Postal Service to report to Congress on the merits of the provisions of this Act as a revenue-raising mechanism.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 436 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution accepting the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of the hopes of the American people for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran and dedicating the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1980

Declares that the Congress accepts the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of American hopes for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran. Dedicates the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace.

Bill· HRH.R. 8027 (96th)referred

A bill to provide for the extension of the period for repayment of revenue bonds issued by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the Secretary of the Treasury from fifty years to eighty years, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1980

Extends from 50 years to 80 years the period for repayment of revenue bonds issued by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (the Corporation) to the Secretary of the Treasury. Directs the Corporation and the Secretary to make all revenue bonds outstanding on the effective date of this Act payable in equal annual amounts over the remainder of the 80 year period established by this Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 409 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the deep concern of the Congress about the deprivation by the Soviet Union of the right of Christians to freedom of religion and, in particular, about the situation of the seven Pentecostals now living in the United States Embassy in Moscow, and their families.

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1980

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should convey congressional concern about the deprivation of the rights of Christians by the Soviet Union, particularly the Pentecostals living in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. Directs the President to report to Congress on the prospects for religious freedom in the Soviet Union.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 598 (96th)reported

A joint resolution authorizing the President to enter into negotiations with foreign governments to limit the importation of automobiles and trucks into the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1980

Authorizes the President to negotiate agreements with foreign governments limiting exports of automobiles and trucks to the United States. Terminates such authority and any agreements pursuant to such authority on July 1, 1985. States that action taken pursuant to such agreements shall not be treated as violating U.S. laws.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 389 (96th)reported

A concurrent resolution condemning the harassment and persecution by the Soviet Government of Vladimir Kislik.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1980

Condemns Soviet persecution of Vladimir Kislik. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should request that Kislik be permitted to emigrate from the Soviet Union; and (2) if not permitted to emigrate, the matter should be placed on the agenda of the next Biennial Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Bill· HRH.R. 7839 (96th)referred

A bill to amend chapter 34 of title 38, United States Code, to modify the termination date for veterans eligible for educational assistance provided under such chapter.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1980

Revises the termination date for veterans eligible for educational assistance so that such assistance shall terminate on December 31, 1989, or the date five years after the veterans' last discharge or release from active duty, whichever is later.

Bill· HRH.R. 7824 (96th)referred

Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1980

Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act of 1963 to revise the definition of "farm labor contractor" to: (1) broaden specified exclusions from such definition (thus broadening certain exemptions from coverage under such Act); and (2) exclude from such definition (and such coverage) any nonprofit or cooperative association of farmers, growers, or ranchers, duly incorporated under appropriate State laws, and operated solely for the mutual benefit of the members thereof, and any full-time or regular employee of such association or cooperative who engages in such activity solely for such employer. Adds other definitions relating to such revisions. Revises the definition of "agricultural employment" to specify that listed activities take place on a farm or ranch. Limits the definition of "migrant worker" to mean (among individuals engaged in agricultural employment on a farm or ranch on a seasonal or temporary basis) only those who cannot regularly return to their domicile each day after working hours, or who are transported from and to their domicile each workday by the person who recruits, solicits, hires, or furnishes such worker for agricultural employment on a farm or ranch owned or operated by another person.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 747 (96th)referred

A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress shall formulate and the Executive Branch shall implement a comprehensive and intensive rehabilitation industrial program designed to correct current economic adversities in the basic steel industry, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1980

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding a rehabilitation plan designed to correct current economic adversities in the basic steel industry through import restrictions, temporary suspensions of Government regulations, and revisions of the current tax structure.

Bill· HRH.R. 7795 (96th)referred

Armed Forces Educational Assistance Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1980

Armed Forces Educational Assistance Act of 1980 - Establishes an Armed Forces Educational Assistance Program for persons who enter military service after September 30, 1980, and serve on active duty for three years or more. Sets forth a schedule of educational assistance entitlement for such veterans as follows: (1) for service of 36 consecutive months but less than 48 consecutive months and an agreement to serve three years in the Ready Reserve, 18 months of assistance; (2) for service of 48 consecutive months but less than 72 consecutive months and an agreement to serve four years in the Ready Reserve, 36 months of assistance; and (3) for service of 72 consecutive months, 36 months of assistance. Allows eligible veterans who have served on active duty for 16 years by September 30, 1986, to transfer their educational entitlement to their spouse or children. Makes any veteran entitled to assistance under this Act eligible to participate in the Predischarge Education Program (PREP) and eligible for education loans. Provides that such veterans are eligible for educational assistance for the six-year period following their discharge or release date. Sets forth procedures extending any applicable time period for such veterans who are prevented from initiating or completing a program of education under certain circumstances. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay tuition costs and a substantial allowance to eligible veterans in the program. Makes technical and conforming amendments to existing laws relating to veterans educational assistance. Grants to eligible veterans, who have served on active duty from three to six years, the right to transfer educational assistance entitlements to such veteran's spouse or children in such manner as prescribed by the Administrator concerned and under limitations set forth in this Act. Terminates the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance program after September 30, 1982. Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to submit a joint report to the Congress, not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, on plans for implementing the educational assistance provided in such Act. Directs the Secretary of Defense to report semiannually to Congress on the effect of such program on the number and quality of individuals entering the Armed Forces.

Bill· HRH.R. 7744 (96th)referred

A bill to provide coverage under part B of the medicare program for supplies and services furnished by hospices to individuals who have been determined to be terminally ill.

United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1980

Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and the Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to make such benefits available for health services and medical supplies furnished by hospices to individuals who: (1) are determined by a physician to be terminally ill and to have less than six months to live; and (2) are U.S. citizens or legal aliens who have resided in the United States for the preceding five years.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 376 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution relative to Japan-United States trade.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1980

Expresses the sense of Congress that the present level of the trade deficit with Japan is intolerable and threatens the future of trade between our nations. Urges Japan to cooperate in correcting such deficit.

Bill· HRH.R. 7653 (96th)referred

A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1980

Directs the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Father Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, as the Knights of Columbus celebrate their 100th anniversary. Requires that such stamp be issued in the denomination used for first class mail and be placed on sale in 1982.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 366 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution to promote the competitiveness of the U.S. industry in the world automobile and truck markets.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1980

Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the domestic automotive and truck industry. Declares it to be a goal of the United States to achieve technological superiority in the world automobile and truck industry. Advocates changes in economic, fiscal, and import policies in order to create adequate capital and produce a more favorable climate for the domestic automobile and truck industry.

Bill· HRH.R. 7563 (96th)referred

Urban Jobs and Enterprise Zone Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1980

Urban Jobs and Enterprise Zone Act of 1980 - Title I: Designation of Private Jobs and Enterprise Zones - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the designation of private jobs and enterprise zones, for a ten-year period, by local governments, or by State governments on behalf of local governments subject to the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, for purposes of extending the tax incentives provided by title II of this Act to employers and employees within designated zones. Specifies that the Secretary may only approve the designation of such zones if: (1) the area is within the jurisdiction of the designating local government; (2) the boundary of the area is continuous; (3) the area has a population of at least 4,000, or is an Indian reservation; and (4) the area meets specified unemployment and poverty requirements. Requires designating local governments, as a condition of the Secretary's approval, to effect a permanent real property tax reduction in their respective jurisdictions, which is not less than 20 percent of the current effective rate. Requires any such property tax reduction to be disregarded for the purpose of determining the eligibility of a State or local government for Federal assistance or benefits. Expresses the sense of the Congress that in the case of any application for designation of an area in a private jobs and enterprise zone as a foreign trade zone: (1) the Foreign Trade Zone Board should expedite the application process; (2) the Board, in evaluating such application, should consider not only the current economic conditions within the zone, but also future development to be expected as a result of the incentives provided by this Act; and (3) the Board should provide technical assistance to the applicants. Title II: Tax Incentives - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce social security payroll taxes in designated private jobs and enterprise zones. States that such tax rate reductions shall not affect an individual's eligibility for social security benefits. Appropriates to the Federal Disability and Hospital Insurance Trust Funds general revenue amounts equivalent to the amount by which such taxes are reduced. Reduces the rate of tax on the capital gains of individuals and corporations in such zones. Exempts gain from the sale or exchange of property used in a business in a private jobs and enterprise zone from the computation of the minimum tax. Reduces the rate of tax on the income of corporations whose workforce comprises at least 50 percent of individuals working in a private jobs and enterprise zone (qualifying businesses). Authorizes accelerated depreciation for qualifying businesses (straight line method based on a three year useful life). Limits the basis for depreciation to $500,000. Allows a full investment tax credit for such property despite election of such accelerated depreciation. Permits qualifying businesses to elect to use a cash method of accounting if their gross receipts do not exceed $1,500,000 in any prior taxable year. Allows a ten year carryover of net operating losses for qualifying businesses. Title III: Effective Date - Specifies effective dates for provisions of this Act which apply to income tax, provisions which apply to social security payroll taxes, and provisions which apply to tax procedure and administration.

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