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Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]

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  • · House of Representatives · present
  • D · D · present

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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 447 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution to express the thanks of the Congress of the United States to those persons who, during the period of October 4-6, 1980, directly participated in the rescuing of 510 people on board the burning passenger vessel Prinsendam off the coast of Alaska.

United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1980

Expresses congressional tribute and thanks to those Americans and Canadians who participated in the rescue of the people onboard the burning passenger vessel Prinsendam off the coast of Alaska during October 4-6, 1980.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 406 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the Polish People's Republic should be permitted by other nations to settle their internal affairs by themselves without external intervention.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1980

Declares that the people of Poland should be allowed to settle their own affairs, including the formation of independent trade unions and the right to strike, without foreign interference.

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.

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. 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 7647 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a refundable tax credit for amounts paid for increases in electricity under automatic fuel adjustment clauses as a result of the shutdown of the nuclear power generating facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1980

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable income tax credit for electric utility fuel surcharges incurred by a taxpayer in connection with a trade or business or for electricity used in such taxpayer's principal residence resulting from a shutdown of nuclear power generating facilities.

Law· HRH.R. 7482 (96th)open

A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress a specially struck gold-plated medal to the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1980

Authorizes the President to present a gold-plated medal, on behalf of the Congress, to those athletes selected through the Olympic trial process to be members of the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be stricken 650 such medals with suitable emblems. Declares that such medals are national medals and that funds to carry out this Act shall be made available under the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 690 (96th)referred

A resolution with respect to maintenance of the territorial integrity and independence of Yugoslavia.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1980

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the independence of Yugoslavia and its continued development of a multinational federation are consistent with U.S. and European security interests and contribute to world peace; and (2) the President should assist Yugoslavia in maintaining its independence and in improving the well-being of its people.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 689 (96th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the House that it offer its congratulations to Americans who participated in the second Olympic Winter Games for the Physically Disabled in Cielo, Norway and to the organizations who helped to promote the event.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1980

Extends the congratulations of the House of Representatives to members of the 1980 handicapped Olympic team and recognizes specified organizations for their efforts in producing the second winter Olympics for the physically handicapped.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 551 (96th)open

A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 5, 1980, as "National Port Week", and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1980

Authorizes and requests the President to designate the seven-day period beginning October 5, 1980, as "National Port Week." Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report annually to Congress on the conditions of U.S. public ports.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 325 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Postmaster General should distribute postal material relating to the 1980 Summer Olympics currently in the possession of the United States Postal Service with the word "BOYCOTT" superimposed thereon.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1980

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Postmaster General should distribute for purchase or use any existing postal material relating to the 1980 summer Olympic games, provided that the word "boycott" is superimposed on such material.

Bill· HRH.R. 7108 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide individuals a credit against income tax for amounts paid or incurred by the taxpayer for alterations to his principal residence in order to make such residence more suitable for handicapped family members.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1980

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow homeowners a nonrefundable income tax credit for 50 percent of the expenses paid or incurred to make alterations to their residences for the purpose of making such residences more accessible to, and usable by, a handicapped individual who is either the taxpayer, his spouse, or a dependent of the taxpayer. Limits the amount of such credit, for each such handicapped individual, to the lesser of $1,000 or an amount which, when added to previous year's credits, does not exceed $5,000. Reduces the amount of such credit by one-half of the amount by which the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer exceeds $20,000 ($35,000 in the case of married individuals filing jointly). Defines "handicapped individual" as any individual who has a medically identifiable mental or physical impairment which can be expected to result in death or which can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months, and which substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual. Requires the handicapped individual to live in the principal residence for which the alterations are made for not less than a nine month period during the taxable year.

Bill· HRH.R. 7089 (96th)referred

A bill to establish an office in the National Institutes of Health to assist in the development of drugs for diseases and conditions of low incidence.

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1980

Establishes within the National Institutes of Health the Office of Drugs of Limited Commercial Value under the direction of the Director of the National Institutes of Health. Establishes within the Office an advisory council to advise the Director and make recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (formerly Health, Education, and Welfare) respecting the time required for drug approval under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Authorizes the Director to provide financial assistance to entities for the development of drugs of limited commercial value, defined as a drug for a condition or disease of low incidence, to undertake the development of such drugs, undertake studies to determine the potential and need for specific drugs, and coordinate the efforts of public and private entities engaged in the development of such drugs. Requires the submission and approval of an application containing the scientific basis for the development of the drug and the proposed therapeutic use of the drug and other specified information before financial assistance is provided. Requires each entity receiving funds to keep specified records. Requires the Director to report to Congress within two years on the effectiveness of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6954 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 with respect to the powers of the President to impose fees on imports of petroleum and petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1980

Amends the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to limit the President's authority to impose import fees on petroleum or petroleum products to periods of: (1) congressionally declared war; (2) a national emergency declared under the National Emergencies Act; (3) a national emergency created by an attack on the United States; (4) U.S. Armed Forces involvement in hostilities pursuant to specific statutory authorization; and (5) U.S. Armed Forces involvement in hostilities under circumstances which require a report by the President to Congress pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.

Bill· HRH.R. 6935 (96th)referred

A bill to exempt from Federal income tax certain subsistence allowances received by State police officers before January 1, 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1980

Extends from January 1, 1977, to January 1, 1978, the income tax exclusion for subsistence allowances paid to State police officers. Extends from April 15, 1979 until one year after the date of enactment of this Act: (1) the period for electing such tax exclusion; and (2) the period for applying for any refund or credit for overpayment of taxes which was prevented by law or rule of law prior to this Act.

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