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Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2]

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Amendment· HAMDTHAMDT 129 (98th)passed

An amendment to provide the following funds for the Department of Health and Human Services: Center for Disease Control, Preventive Health Services $2,225,000; National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute - $3,300,000; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - $1,030,000; National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke - $545,000,000 and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - $4,500,000, and for the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration - $400,000. The funds are intended to deal with treatment and prevention of Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

United States · United States Congress

Bill· HRH.R. 3866 (103rd)referred

To provide certain employee protection benefits for railroad employees.

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 1994

Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to require a fair and equitable arrangement for protection of the interests of railroad employees who may be affected by an ICC order approving an application for construction or acquisition and operation of a railroad line. Requires such arrangement to be no less fair and beneficial to the interests of such employees than those established under specified provisions for employee protective arrangements in transactions involving rail carriers.

Law· HRH.R. 3759 (103rd)enacted

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1994

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1994 - Makes additional appropriations available to the Department of Agriculture for the Soil Conservation Service and the Agricultural Stabilization Service for repair damage to the waterways and watersheds resulting from the Midwest floods and California fires of 1993 and other natural disasters. Directs the Commodity Credit Corporation to use available funds to replant, reseed, or repair damage to commercial trees and seedlings. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY 1994 for disaster assistance activities resulting from the January 1994 earthquake in Southern California and other disasters. Makes additional funds available to: (1) the Small Business Administration for the disaster loans program account; (2) the Department of Defense for military personnel, operation and maintenance, and procurement; and (3) the Army Corps of Engineers-Civil for flood control and coastal emergencies. Amends the Small Business Act to require that priority be given to contract proposals to restore State or Federal lands in presidentially-declared major disaster areas. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to allot specified funds to States to meet emergency needs. Makes supplemental amounts available to: (1) the Department of Education for impact aid and student financial assistance; (2) the Department of Transportation for the Federal Highway Administration; (3) the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical care and construction projects; (4) the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing programs and community development; (5) the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster relief; and (6) the President for unanticipated needs. Prohibits benefits under this Act from being made available to individuals not lawfully within the United States. Directs the Comptroller General to report to the Congress on a study regarding Federal laws, unfunded Federal mandates, and other Federal regulatory requirements that may prevent or impair the ability of States and local authorities to rebuild expeditiously the areas devastated by the January 1994 earthquake in Southern California.

Bill· HRH.R. 3735 (103rd)referred

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance Because of the Los Angeles Earthquake Act of 1994

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1994

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance Because of the Los Angeles Earthquake Act of 1994 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY 1994 for disaster assistance activities resulting from the January 1994 earthquake in Southern California and other disasters. Makes additional funds available to: (1) the Small Business Administration for the disaster loans program account; (2) the Department of Education for impact aid and student financial assistance; (3) the Department of Transportation for the Federal Highway Administration; (4) the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical care; (5) the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing programs and community development; (6) the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster relief; and (7) the President for unanticipated needs.

Bill· HRH.R. 3511 (103rd)open

Fiscal Year 1994 Rescission Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1993

Fiscal Year 1994 Rescission Act - Rescinds certain budget authority made to the following entities: (1) the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Department of Commerce; (3) the Department of State; (4) judicial defender services; (5) the Board for International Broadcasting; (6) the United States Information Agency; (7) the Civil Corps of Engineers; (8) the Department of the Interior; (9) the Department of Energy; (10) certain economic assistance funds and military assistance funds appropriated to the President; (11) the Department of the Treasury; (12) the Department of Labor; (13) the Department of Health and Human Services; (14) the Department of Education; (15) the House of Representatives and certain congressional agencies; (16) Department of Defense military construction; (17) the Department of Transportation; (18) the General Services Administration; (19) the Department of Veterans Affairs; (20) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (21) the Environmental Protection Agency; (22) the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (23) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (24) the National Science Foundation; and (25) the National Service Initiative.

Bill· HRH.R. 3492 (103rd)referred

United States Military Academy Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1993

United States Military Academy Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue five-dollar gold coins, one-dollar silver coins, and half dollar clad coins emblematic of the U.S. Military Academy. Mandates that surcharges collected from coin sales be paid to the Association of Graduates, U.S. Military Academy, to assist its efforts to provide direct support to the Corps of Cadets, U.S. Military Academy.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 267 (103rd)enacted

Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1994, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1993

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1994 for projects or activities, including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees, provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1994; (4) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1994; (5) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1994; (6) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994; (7) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994; (8) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1994; (9) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994; (10) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1994; and (11) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Requires the following functions to be maintained at the current rate of operations: (1) the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental Quality activities; and (2) activities funded by the Selective Service System salaries and expenses account.

Bill· HRH.R. 3087 (103rd)open

General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1993

General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to set forth a 15-year statute of limitations within which a person may bring a civil action against an aircraft manufacturer for damages for death or injury or damage to property arising from an aircraft accident.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 245 (103rd)passed

Providing for the disposition of the Senate amendments to H.R. 2667, a bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for relief from the major, widespread flooding in the Midwest for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1993

Provides for taking from the Speaker's table H.R. 2667 (emergency supplemental appropriations for flood relief in the Midwest) and agreeing to the Senate amendments thereto and to motions to dispose of such amendments.

Bill· HRH.R. 2742 (103rd)referred

To amend the Small Business Act to reduce the interest rates on disaster loans provided by the Small Business Administration for losses resulting from flooding in Midwest communities participating in the national flood insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1993

Amends the Small Business Act to reduce to one percent per year (currently, varying rates of up to eight percent) the interest rate on the Federal share of disaster loans provided by the Small Business Administration to homeowners and businesses (including agricultural cooperatives) unable to obtain credit elsewhere for losses resulting from flooding in Midwest communities between June 1, 1993, and May 31, 1994, as long as such communities are participants in the national flood insurance program.

Law· HRH.R. 2667 (103rd)enacted

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Relief From the Major, Widespread Flooding in the Midwest Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1993

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Relief From the Major, Widespread Flooding in the Midwest Act of 1993 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for relief from the major, widespread flooding in the Midwest for FY 1993 to the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Makes an amount available to the Commission on National and Community Service for programs related to floods in the Midwest.

Law· HRH.R. 2518 (103rd)enacted

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of Labor Title II: Department of Health and Human Services Title III: Department of Education Title IV: Related Agencies Title V: General Provisions Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994 - Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 1994 - Makes appropriations for FY 1994 for agencies within the Department of Labor. Title II: Department of Health and Human Services - Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 1994 - Makes appropriations for FY 1994 for agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services. Provides limitations on the use of appropriated funds. Prohibits the use of funds to perform abortions except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. Title III: Department of Education - Department of Education Appropriations Act, 1994 - Makes appropriations for FY 1994 for agencies and programs within the Department of Education. Sets forth general provisions relating to the use of appropriated funds. Prohibits the use of funds to prevent the implementation of programs of voluntary prayer and meditation in the public schools. Title IV: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1994 for the following agencies or programs: (1) ACTION; (2) Corporation for Public Broadcasting; (3) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; (4) Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; (5) National Commission on Libraries and Information Science; (6) National Council on Disability; (7) National Labor Relations Board; (7) National Mediation Board; (8) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; (9) Physician Payment Review Commission; (10) Prospective Payment Assessment Commission; (11) Railroad Retirement Board; (12) Soldiers' and Airmen's Home; (13) United States Institute of Peace; and (14) United States Naval Home. Title V: General Provisions - Sets forth provisions on the use of the appropriated funds. Prohibits the use of funds to carry out any program of distributing sterile needles for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug unless the Surgeon General determines that such programs are effective in preventing the spread of HIV and do not encourage the use of illegal drugs. Authorizes the use of such funds for demonstration or study purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 2244 (103rd)referred

Second Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Supplemental Appropriations Title II: Rescissions Title III: General Provisions Second Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1993 - Title I: Supplemental Appropriations - Makes supplemental appropriations available to: (1) the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor; (2) the Environmental Protection Agency for construction grants; (3) the Farmers Home Administration of the Department of Agriculture; (4) the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice; (5) the Federal Railroad Administration of the Department of Transportation; and (6) the Small Business Administration through a fund transfer. Title II: Rescissions - Rescinds specified appropriations made to: (1) the Department of Agriculture for the Farmers Home Administration; (2) the Department of Commerce for the Economic Development Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (3) the Department of Justice for Office of Justice Programs and the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission; (4) the Department of the Interior for the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation; (5) the Department of Labor for the Employment and Training Administration and departmental management; (6) the Department of Education for certain programs; (7) the Department of Transportation for the Coast Guard, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (8) the Department of the Treasury for the U.S. Customs Administration, the Bureau of the Public Debt, and the Internal Revenue Service; (9) the General Services Administration for the Federal Buildings Fund; (10) the Department of Veterans Affairs for departmental administration; (11) the Department of Housing and Urban Development for certain housing programs; (12) the Environmental Protection Agency for the Hazardous Substance Superfund; and (13) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development. Title III: General Provisions - Prohibits appropriations in this Act from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided. Restricts the availability of funds for the Community Investment Program until September 30, 1993. Prohibits the use of any funds to pay for the relocation of the Human Nutrition Information Service.

Law· HRH.R. 2118 (103rd)enacted

Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Supplemental Appropriations Title II: General Provisions Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1993 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY 1993. Title I: Supplemental Appropriations - Makes additional appropriations available to the Department of Agriculture for the Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Farmers Home Administration. Rescinds certain amounts available to the Rural Development Administration for salaries and expenses. Makes additional funds available to: (1) the Department of Health and Human Services for the Food and Drug Administration; (2) the Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services; and (3) the Small Business Administration for the business loans program account. Makes supplemental amounts available to the Department of Defense for military personnel, operation and maintenance, the Defense Business Operations Fund, and the Defense Health Program. Appropriates funds out of the National Security Education Trust Fund for scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Makes additional appropriations available to the Department of the Interior for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Alaska resupply program. Requires the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to use available funds for a grant to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., for a construction project in the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Ohio. Makes additional funds available to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Social Security Administration. Makes additional funds available for the Department of Education for student financial assistance. Makes additional funds available for construction by the Department of Defense. Rescinds certain other amounts from the Homeowners Assistance Fund, Defense. Reorganizes the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and makes certain fund transfers. Makes additional funds available to the Executive Office of the President through fund transfers. Provides additional amounts to the National Archives and Records Administration and the General Services Administration for allowances and office staff of former Presidents. Makes additional amounts available to the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans benefits and the Department of Housing and Urban Development for certain housing programs. Makes additional amounts available by fund transfer to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Title II: General Provisions - Provides for the utilization of sums collected and deposited into the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund.

Bill· HRH.R. 2095 (103rd)open

Ohio River Corridor Study Commission Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1993

Ohio River Corridor Study Commission Act of 1993 - Establishes the Ohio River Corridor Study Commission to study and report on: (1) the feasibility of establishing an Ohio River National Heritage Corridor for the Ohio River Corridor; and (2) the preservation, protection, improvement, enjoyment, and utilization of the historic, economic, natural, recreational, scenic, and cultural resources of the Corridor. Gives the consent of the Congress to the negotiation by the States of Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania of proposed interstate agreements or compacts in furtherance of the purposes of the study. Authorizes appropriations.

Law· HRH.R. 2010 (103rd)enacted

National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Programs and Related Provisions Subtitle A: Programs Subtitle B: Related Provisions Title II: Organization Title III: Reauthorization Subtitle A: National and Community Service Act of 1990 Subtitle B: Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 Title IV: Technical and Conforming Amendments National Service Trust Act of 1993 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to reauthorize, revise, and reorganize national and community service and domestic volunteer programs, establish a Corporation for National Service and a National Service Trust program of Federal investment in support of national service, and provide expanded opportunities for national service and educational awards for participants. Title I: Programs and Related Provisions - Subtitle A: Programs - (Sec. 101) Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (the Act) to establish the National Service Trust program, replacing the current American Conservation and Youth Service Corps. Authorizes the Corporation for National Service (CNS) to make matching grants to State and local governments, Indian tribes, public and private nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions for: (1) full- or part-time national service programs, including summer programs; and (2) subgrants for national service programs of other entities. Authorizes CNS to enter into agreements with other Federal agencies to support their national service programs. Directs CNS to approve national service educational awards for participants serving in CNS-assisted national service programs. Describes types of eligible national service programs addressing unmet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs, including community corps, youth corps, service-learning, special skills or specialized training, individualized placement, campus-based, preprofessional training, professional corps, disadvantaged youth community service, national service entrepreneur, intergenerational, or other programs. Directs CNS to establish qualification criteria. Authorizes CNS to provide the following types of program assistance: planning, operational, replication, subgrantee, training, technical, and other special assistance (including support for State commissions and challenge grants for national service programs). Requires CNS to ensure that participants in VISTA or the Civilian Community Corps receive national service educational awards, except in specified circumstances. Sets forth application and program requirements. Requires an assurance that the program assisted will not perform service that provides a direct benefit to any: (1) for-profit business; (2) labor union; (3) partisan political organization; or (4) organization engaged in religious activities (unless such service does not involve use of assistance or participants to give religious instruction, conduct worship services, or engage in any form of proselytization). Sets a minimum age for national service participants of 17, except for certain youth programs where the beginning of service may be between age 16 and 25. Sets rules for selection of participants, including selection and training of a national leadership pool. Sets a term of service at a minimum of 1,700 hours during: (1) a full-time period of nine months to one year; or (2) a part-time period of one to two years. Establishes requirements for participant living allowances. Limits the Federal share to not more than 85 percent of the VISTA volunteer allowance. Makes those who serve in approved national service positions eligible for national service educational awards. (Sec. 102) Establishes the National Service Trust in the Treasury to provide for the payment of national service educational awards. Sets forth eligibility standards for national service educational awards. Bases such awards on only the first and second terms of service. Requires that the award be used within five years after completion of the term of service. Sets the award's value at $5,000 for each term of service (up to two terms). Allows the use of such awards to: (1) repay outstanding student loans; (2) pay current educational expenses; (3) enable participation in approved school-to-work programs; and (4) pay interest during forbearance on loan repayment. Provides that awards shall not be considered: (1) in a means-test for Federal or federally-assisted benefits; or (2) as taxable income under the Internal Revenue Code. Makes conforming amendments to student loan provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). Makes Stafford loan forgiveness available. (Sec. 103) Establishes School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs to replace current Programs for Students and Out-of-School Youth. Revises the Serve-America program (currently named Service-America) to include: (1) school-based programs for students; (2) community-based service programs for school-age youth; and (3) a service-learning clearinghouse. Authorizes CNS to make planning grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) with respect to service-learning coordinators participating in an assisted national service program or receive a national service educational award. Authorizes grants for school-based service-learning programs and community-based service programs. Directs CNS to provide financial assistance to eligible public and private nonprofit organizations to establish a service-learning clearinghouse. Adds priority criteria for the making of grants for Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service. (Sec. 104) Establishes an Investment for Quality and Innovation program to carry out specified innovation and quality improvement activities. Directs CNS to provide assistance to appropriate entities to establish one or more clearinghouses, including the service-learning clearinghouse. Authorizes the President, acting through CNS, to make Presidential awards for service to individuals providing significant service, and to outstanding service programs. Provides that Civilian Community Corps members may receive educational awards (or suitable alternative benefits if ineligible for such awards). Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 to extend the authority to conduct the Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program. Subtitle B: Related Provisions - (Sec. 111-121) Makes conforming amendments and repealers to specified Federal law. Title II: Organization - (Sec. 201) Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to require the establishment of State commissions on national service as a condition for receiving certain grants or allotments or a distribution of approved national service positions. Sets commission membership standards, and duties, including planning. (Sec. 202) Establishes the Corporation for National Service (CNS) as a Government corporation to administer programs under the Act. Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to require the Director of the ACTION Agency to report directly to the CNS Chairperson (under interim authorities). Directs the Chairperson to establish (or request the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to provide) job search and related assistance to employees of the ACTION Agency who are not transferred to CNS. (Sec. 202 & 203) Transfers to CNS functions of: (1) the Commission on National and Community Service (under interim authorities); and (2) the ACTION Agency (under final authorities). Title III: Reauthorization - Subtitle A: National and Community Service Act of 1990 - Extends the authorization of appropriations for the National and Community Service Act of 1990. Subtitle B: Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 - Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1978 (DVSA) to reauthorize, reorganize, and revise its programs. Chapter I: VISTA and Other Anti-Poverty Programs - (Sec. 321) Adds to VISTA program objectives generating private sector resource commitment, encouraging local level volunteer service, and strengthening local agencies and organizations to carry out the program. (Sec. 322) Revises procedures and other requirements for selection and assignment of VISTA volunteers. Allows a sponsoring organization to recruit VISTA volunteers, subject to final approval of the Director of the ACTION Agency (the Director). (Sec. 323) Revises provisions for terms and periods of service. Authorizes a VISTA summer associates program. (Sec. 324) Revises postservice stipends. (Sec. 325) Requires encouragement of participation of both younger (18 through 27) and older (55 and older) VISTA volunteers. (Sec. 328) Repeals authority for student community service programs grants and contracts. (Sec. 329) Renames the University Year for ACTION the University Year for VISTA program. Shortens the minimum period of participation to an academic semester or equivalent. Allows volunteers to receive a living allowance or such other support the Director deems appropriate. (Sec. 330) Revises authority to establish and operate special volunteer and demonstration programs. Requires a competitive process for any grant or contract exceeding $100,000. (Sec. 331) Permits the Director to provide technical and financial assistance to employers and other private organizations that use or desire to use volunteers. (Sec. 332) Repeals a separate authority for drug abuse education and prevention programs under special volunteer programs. Chapter 2: National Senior Volunteer Corps - (Sec. 342) Renames the retired senior volunteer program the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). (Sec. 343) Expands RSVP eligibility to include older working persons and those over 55 (currently 60). (Sec. 345) Requires certain adjustments and minimums for stipends for low-income volunteers. (Sec. 346) Allows non-low-income persons to participate in the Foster Grandparent and the Senior Companion programs, without any financial support except reimbursement for related expenses. (Sec. 347) Repeals certain conditions for grants and contracts under those two programs, including a requirement that volunteers no longer be in the regular work force. (Sec. 348) Eliminates one type of evaluation of the Senior Companion Program. (Sec. 349) Encourages agreements with other Federal agencies involving retired, senior, intergenerational, and conservation volunteer programs. (Sec. 352) Authorizes grants and contracts for demonstration programs of innovative activities involving older volunteers. Prohibits reducing other older volunteer programs to support such demonstrations. Chapter 3: Administration - (Sec. 365) Bases disability or death benefits for VISTA volunteers on a grade GS-5 (rather than GS-7) Federal employee entrance salary. (Sec. 370) Grants copyright protection for the programs of the ACTION Agency. (Sec. 371) Authorizes the Director to establish a Center for Research and Training on Volunteerism. (Sec. 372) Amends Federal law relating to Federal employees to make retirement credit for time served as a VISTA volunteer available to all who become Federal employees subsequent to such volunteer service, upon their paying a deposit based on their post-service stipend. Chapter 4: Authorization of Appropriations and Other Amendments - (Sec. 381-383) Extends the authorization of appropriations for various programs under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973. (Sec. 385) Repeals Youthbuild Projects authority. Chapter 5: General Provisions - (Sec. 391) Sets forth technical and conforming amendments. Title IV: Technical and Conforming Amendments - (Sec. 401-405) Sets forth various changes of definitions and references in specified Federal law.

Bill· HRH.R. 1890 (103rd)open

United States-China Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1993

United States-China Act of 1993 - Prohibits the President from recommending for a 12-month period in 1994 continuation of a waiver of human rights and emigration requirements for nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) for China under the Trade Act of 1974 unless the President reports to the Congress that China has: (1) taken steps to adhere to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in China and Tibet and allowed the unrestricted emigration of Chinese citizens who desire to leave for reasons of political or religious persecution; (2) accounted for and released prisoners who dissented in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, and other citizens detained for the nonviolent expression of their political beliefs or the exercise of internationally guaranteed rights of freedom of speech, association, and assembly; and (3) prevented the export to the United States of products manufactured by convict or forced labor. Requires such report to state whether China has made significant process in: (1) ceasing religious persecution in China and Tibet (including ceasing to threaten the survival of the Tibetan culture) and releasing religious leaders incarcerated as a result of the expression of their religious beliefs; (2) ceasing unfair trade practices which restrict American business; (3) providing U.S. exporters fair access to Chinese markets, including lowering tariffs, removing nontariff barriers, and increasing the purchase of U.S. goods and services; (4) adhering to the Missile Control Technology Regime, the Nuclear Suppliers Group controls, and the Australian Group on Chemical and Biological Arms controls; (5) adhering to the Joint Declaration on Hong Kong; (6) accounting for U.S. military personnel listed as prisoners of war or missing in action with respect to the Korean and Vietnam conflicts; (7) ceasing the jamming of Voice of America broadcasts; and (8) providing humanitarian groups access to prisoners and places of detention. Requires the President, if he recommends such extension, to report on the extent of China's compliance with the above-mentioned objectives. Grants nondiscriminatory treatment to products produced by nonstate-owned enterprises in China. Declares that despite China's entry into the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), most-favored-nation treatment shall not automatically be conferred on Chinese products unless China satisfies the above-mentioned conditions. Requires the President, if he decides not to seek such extension, to ensure that members of the GATT take similar action with respect to China.

Bill· HRH.R. 1897 (103rd)referred

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reductions in social security benefits which are presently required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain Government pensions.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1993

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the requirement that the amount of monthly benefits payable to a spouse, surviving spouse, or parent be reduced by the amount such individual receives in monthly payments from a Federal or State pension plan.

Bill· HRH.R. 1883 (103rd)referred

Social Security Notch Adjustment Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1993

Social Security Notch Adjustment Act of 1993 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to establish a new alternative formula for computing the primary insurance amount (used in calculating the amount of OASDI benefits to which an individual is entitled) of workers born after 1916 and before 1927.