Rep. Roberts, Clint [R-SD-2]

An amendment to stipulate that no funds under the migrant and seasonal farmworker programs may be provided to any labor organization.

United States · United States Congress

A bill to require the Administrator of General Services to take certain actions to improve the management of Federal procurement programs.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Declares it to be the policy of the Government that: (1) Federal procurement should be accomplished on a competitive basis wherever possible through the General Services Administration (GSA); (2) the use of multiple award schedules should be restricted to cases where competitive single awards are not feasible, sales volume justifies centralized procurement, and a valid need exists for functionally similar items with different prices and features; and (3) where the volume of products purchased is too low to provide a price advantage and commercial "off-the-shelf" products can be substituted for products designed to Government specifications, individual agencies should purchase items locally subject to review by the GSA. Directs the Administrator of the GSA to implement: such policy; the recommendations on procurement contained in the Comptroller General's report of May 2, 1979; and the policy statement prepared by the Office of Acquisition Policy in response to such report. Directs the Administrator, within 60 days after enactment, to issue transitional regulations governing purchases from any multiple award schedule. Requires that such regulations: (1) include the requirement that whenever any agency procurement officer or employee determines that an item in such a schedule is available from a commercial source in the area at a lower cost and under conditions which are no less favorable to the Government than is the case under the schedule, the item shall be purchased from that source; and (2) establish procedures for the audit and review of any such purchase and the enforcement of such regulations by the GSA. Repeals such regulations on the effective date of the regulations which are issued to implement the procurement policy declared by this Act and which apply to any item on a multiple award schedule. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress periodic reports on actions taken and legislation needed to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 to repeal the subtitle which requires withholding on payments of interest and dividends.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Amends the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 to repeal provisions which require the withholding of tax on interest and dividends.

National Debt Retirement Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1982

National Debt Retirement Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require the cash proceeds from the transfer, lease, or disposal of surplus government property, with specified exceptions, to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and used solely to retire the national debt.

Balanced Monetary Policy and Price Stability Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1982

Balanced Monetary Policy and Price Stability Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve System to establish monthly ranges of targets for short-term interest rates, consistent with historical levels of real interest rates, sustained economic growth, stable prices, and stable foreign exchange rates. Declares that if such objectives cannot be achieved simultaneously, the object of stable prices, as measured by an index of current prices, shall take precedence. Requires yearly targets for the growth or diminution of money and credit aggregates to also be established. Requires the Board and the Federal Open Market Committee to take necessary actions to assure that the targets for monetary and credit aggregates are achieved on an annual basis and short-term interest rates are achieved on a monthly basis. Requires a written report to specified congressional committees if such targets cannot or should not be achieved because of unfavorable economic conditions. Requires the Board of Governors to transmit specified information to Congress biannually. Requires the Board to announce publicly changes in objectives and plans at the time those changes are determined. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States excutive director of the International Monetary Fund to request a conference of the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund for the purpose of considering reforms of the international monetary system which would promote price stability, financial confidence, and expanded world trade.

A joint resolution designating the week beginning October 17, 1982, as "National Federal Retirees Week".

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1982

Designates the week beginning October 17, 1982, as National Federal Retirees Week.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to reinstate the partial exclusion of dividends and interest, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reinstate the exclusion from gross income of dividend and interest income received by an individual taxpayer. Limits the amount of such exclusion to $200 ($400 for joint returns) for a taxable year. Repeals provisions of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 which provided an increased exclusion of interest income in 1985 and disallowed an exclusion for dividends received from real estate investment trusts.

A bill to repeal the withholding on interest and dividends enacted by the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Amends the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 to repeal provisions which require the withholding of tax on interest and dividends.

A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress on the use of United States agricultural products at United States military bases overseas.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1982

Directs the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress within six months concerning the current and possible future uses of U.S. agricultural products at U.S. military installations overseas.

A joint resolution directing the President to take every possible action to encourage increasing the processed product share of United States agricultural exports.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1982

Directs the President to take every possible action to encourage increasing the processed product share of farm exports including, but not limited to: (1) urging U.S. negotiators to try to include a quantity of value-added processed farm products in grain agreements with the Soviet Union or other nonmarket economy countries; (2) seeking elimination of unfair trade practices by foreign competitors by pursuing international trade negotiations; (3) using the authority of Public Law 480 to encourage inclusion of more processed products under both concessional sales and food aid programs; and (4) using authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation and the Export-Import Bank to ensure that credit arrangements for farm exports and farm product exports are on terms equal to those offered by other countries.

A resolution urging the Secretary of Defense to develop policies to make maximum use of United States agricultural products at United States military installations overseas.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1982

Directs the Secretary of Defense to: (1) provide for the maximum feasible use of U.S. agricultural products at military installations overseas; and (2) devise new ways to use surplus agricultural commodities now in the reserves of the Commodity Credit Corporation.

A joint resolution designating October 16, 1982, as "National Newspaper Carrier Appreciation Day".

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1982

Designates October 16, 1982, as National Newspaper Carriers Appreciation Day.

Church Audit Procedures Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1982

Church Audit Procedures Act of 1982 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restrict the Secretary of the Treasury from investigating or auditing churches unless the Secretary possesses evidence causing him to believe that a church: (1) is carrying on an unrelated trade or business; or (2) should not be granted tax-exempt status. Restricts the Secretary from beginning any investigation unless he has first provided the organization written notice that an investigation is being commenced. Sets forth the requirements of such notice. Requires that the Secretary must first approve an application by the regional counsel of the internal revenue region for examination of church records and religious activities before beginning any such examination. Requires the Secretary, prior to the approval of any such application, to offer in writing an opportunity for a conference to discuss facts, evidence and issues relevant to the investigation. Requires the Secretary to notify the organization in writing of the approval of the application for examination at least 15 days prior to the commencement of such examination. Limits the examination of religious activities to that necessary to determine whether an organization is a church or convention or association of churches. Limits the examination of church records to that necessary to determine the amount of tax imposed. Reduces the statute of limitations for collection after assessment of tax from six years to three years in the case of any organization which is a church or convention or association of churches.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of December 12, 1982, through December 18, 1982, as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1982

Designates December 12 through December 18, 1982, as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week.

A bill to repeal sections 301 through 308 of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, which impose withholding on interest and dividends.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1982

Amends the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 to repeal provisions which require the withholding of tax on interest and dividends.

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to prohibit conditioning the obtaining or retaining of employment upon a person's being referred, approved, or recommended by a labor organization.

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982

Amends the National Labor Relations Act to repeal provisions exempting certain agreements between building and construction industry employers and unions from unfair labor practice prohibitions. Prohibits any contract or agreement entered into between an employer and a labor organization under which the employer agrees to hire only such persons who have first been referred, approved, or recommended for employment by the labor organization.

A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on March 13, 1983, as "National Surveyors Week".

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982

Requests the President to designate the week beginning on March 13, 1983, as National Surveyors Week.

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the date of registry for permanent residence from June 30, 1948, to January 1, 1973.

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1982

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit a record of lawful admission for permanent residence to be made for certain aliens who entered the United States prior to January 1, 1973 (currently prior to June 30, 1948).

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of October, 1982, as "Head Start Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Designates October 1982 as Head Start Awareness Month.

A joint resolution to designate the week commencing with the third Monday in February of 1983 as "National Patriotism Week".

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Designates the week beginning with the third Monday in February 1983 as National Patriotism Week.

A joint resolution to proclaim March 21, 1983, as "National Agriculture Day".

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Designates March 21, 1983, as National Agriculture Day.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a proposed reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw certain proposed rules that would reduce public notice and comment opportunities in rulemaking procedures.

A joint resolution designating the week of October 10 through October 16, 1982, as "Freedom Week USA".

United States · United States Congress · 18 August 1982

Designates October 10 through October 16, 1982, as Freedom Week, USA.

Missing Children Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1982

Missing Children Act - Authorizes the Attorney General to collect and exchange information which would assist in the identification of unidentified deceased individuals and the location of missing persons, including missing children.

A bill to provide for a national pseudorabies eradication program.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1982

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish: (1) a national pseudorabies eradication program; and (2) an advisory committee on pseudorabies eradication.

A bill for the relief of Mary Jane Cote, widow of Lieutenant Colonel George R. Cote, United States Army, retired, deceased.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1982

Declares a named individual to have been married for a specified time period to a named army officer for purposes of determining the individual's eligibility under the Survivor Benefit Plan.

A joint resolution designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 1982, as "National Productivity Improvement Week".

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1982

Requests the President to designate the week of October 3 through October 9, 1982 as National Productivity Improvement Week.

A bill to recognize the organization known as the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1982

Grants a Federal charter to the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated.

A joint resolution designating November 14, 1982, as National Retired Teachers Day.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1982

Designates November 14, 1982, as National Retired Teachers Day.

Firearms Ownership Rights Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1982

Firearms Ownership Rights Act of 1982 - Title I: Findings and Purposes of this Act - Sets forth findings regarding the legislative history of the Gun Control Act of 1968 and Federal preemption of State and local firearms laws. Title II: Amendments to the Gun Control Act of 1968 - Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to declare that no provision shall be construed to preempt a State law on the same subject matter, unless there is a direct and positive conflict between the laws which cannot be reconciled. Declares that Congress does intend to preempt any local government law which prohibits or regulates the ownership or possession of firearms or ammunition, unless the local law is created by Federal or State law. Makes any local government which enacts a law conflicting with this Act ineligible to receive Federal funds for law enforcement.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of November 15, 1982 as "American Enterprise Day".

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1982

Requests the President to designate November 15, 1982, as American Enterprise Day.

Residential Mortgage Investment Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1982

Residential Mortgage Investment Act of 1982 - Permits employee benefit plans, as defined under this Act, to engage in any qualified mortgage transaction involving any qualified residential mortgage loan, provided transactions between all parties are at arm's length. Permits such plans to participate in any mortgage pool, provided such pool conforms to specified requirements with regard to permitted investments. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations to carry out this Act. Provides that this Act shall supersede any and all contrary provisions of State law, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code. Prohibits the imposition of Federal excise tax on a plan or pool that engages in a transaction described under this Act.

A joint resolution to express the support of Congress for the United States and the Soviet Union to engage in substantial, verifiable, equitable, and militarily-significant reductions of their nuclear weapons resulting in equal and sharply reduced force levels which would contribute to peace and stability.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1982

Expresses the support of the Congress for beginning strategic arms reductions talks. Urges the Soviet Union to join with the United States in concluding an equitable and verifiable agreement which freezes strategic nuclear forces at equal and substantially reduced levels. Reaffirms congressional support for the position that the United States should not enter into an arms agreement which provides for force levels inferior to those of the Soviet Union. Declares that the United States should propose practical measures to: (1) reduce the danger of accidental nuclear war; (2) prevent the use of nuclear weapons by third parties, including terrorists; and (3) halt the worldwide proliferation of nuclear weapons. Insists that any arms control agreement must be fully verifiable.

A joint resolution to designate January 1983 as "National Snowmobiling Month".

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1982

Requests the President to designate January 1983 as National Snowmobiling Month.

A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1982

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to give adequate public notice of any intention to close or consolidate a weather service office. Sets forth factors the Secretary must consider in deciding to close or consolidate, including the effect on the community served and the economic savings to the National Weather Service. Permits the appeal of a closing by any person served by the office to the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker of the House should appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate fully the current allegations concerning drug abuse and sexual misconduct by members of the House of Representatives and pages.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker of the House should appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate allegations concerning drug abuse and sexual misconduct by Members of the House and pages. Declares that such investigation should not interfere with the criminal investigation being carried out by the Department of Justice.

A bill to amend title 18 to limit the insanity defense and to establish a verdict of guilty but insane.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1982

Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize a new plea of "guilty but insane" for any criminal defendant whose actions constitute all necessary elements of the offense charged but who lacks the requisite state of mind as a result of mental disease or defect. Adopts the current notice provisions for a defense of insanity for the new plea of "guilty but insane". Transfers the burden of proof to the defendant. Permits the jury or the court in a non-jury trial to find a defendant guilty but insane. Requires the court in any such case to hold a hearing to determine the present mental condition of the convicted person. Directs the court to commit such person to the custody of the Attorney General upon a finding by a preponderance of the evidence that the person is presently suffering from a mental disease or defect as a result of which release would create a substantial danger to himself or to the person or property of another. Directs the Attorney General to release such person to a State which will assume responsibility for his custody and treatment or otherwise to hospitalize such person in a suitable facility. Requires the court to hold a hearing upon the certification by the director of the facility that such person's release will no longer create a substantial danger to himself or the person or property of another. Directs the court to order the discharge of a person who is found to have recovered. Provides for the hospitalization of persons found guilty, imprisoned persons, and persons due for release, who are found to suffer from mental disease or defect.

A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of August 1, 1982 through August 7, 1982 as "National Purple Heart Week".

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1982

Requests the President to designate the week of August 1 through August 7, 1982, as National Purple Heart Week.

A joint resolution to designate the week commencing with the fourth Monday in June 1982 as "National NCO/Petty Officer Week".

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1982

Designates the week commencing the fourth Monday in June 1982 as National NCO/Petty Officer Week.

Prohibition of Mandatory Retirement and Employment Rights Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1982

Prohibition of Mandatory Retirement and Employment Rights Act of 1982 - Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to eliminate the upper age limitation of the class of persons to whom such Act applies.

A bill to limit the outside earned income of Senators.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1982

Limits the outside earned income of Senators to $18,000 per calendar year.

Jobs and Business Opportunities for the Handicapped Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1982

Jobs and Business Opportunities for the Handicapped Act of 1982 - Transfers all functions of the Committee on Purchase of Products and Services of the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped to the Secretary of Commerce. Establishes in the Department of Commerce the Handicapped Employment and Business Opportunities Administration. Directs the Secretary to delegate his or her functions under this Act to the head of such Administration. Directs the Secretary to establish and publish a list of the commodities produced and services provided by any qualified industry employing the blind or other severely handicapped (currently restricted to qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or severely handicapped). Permits any qualified industry determined by the Secretary to be eligible to receive Government contracts to apply to have a commodity or service placed on such list. Directs the Secretary to: (1) evaluate the capacity of such applicant to produce the commodity or service in accordance with Government specifications and time requirements; and (2) publish his or her determination concerning the application. Authorizes the Secretary to reject the placement of any item on the list and to limit the quantity of any item approved for the list. Directs the Secretary to determine and revise as appropriate the fair market price of items which are on the list and which are offered for sale to the Government. Specifies procedures for determining an item's fair market price. Directs the Secretary to establish and administer criteria for determining the eligibility of qualified industries that apply to receive Government contracts for items on the list. Authorizes any qualified industry which meets such criteria to receive Government contracts if it is determined before the contract is awarded that the qualified industry is not in violation of any: (1) applicable standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Act; (2) order of the National Labor Relations Board; or (3) applicable provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Directs the Secretary to reevaluate each qualified industry periodically. Directs the Secretary to establish procedures for allocating Government contracts among qualified industries. Authorizes the Secretary to regulate: (1) specifications for commodities and services on the procurement list; (2) time of their delivery; and (3) such other matters necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, including standards designed to promote upward mobility and to expand opportunities for blind and other severely handicapped persons. Directs the Secretary to insure that priority be given to purchasing items from qualified industries employing the blind. Authorizes the Secretary to hire either a nonprofit or a for profit organization for the purpose of: (1) furnishing technical assistance for qualified industries providing commodities or services to the Government; and (2) projects designed to help blind or other severely handicapped persons to achieve upward mobility within qualified industries or to move from employment in qualified industries to the private sector. Limits the amount of money the Secretary may spend for such purposes. Directs the Secretary to make a continuing study and evaluation of the Secretary's activities under this Act. Establishes a Coordination and Advisory Council to: (1) advise the Secretary on all functions and activities of the Handicapped Employment and Business Opportunities Administration; (2) monitor the implementation of this Act and recommend methods of expanding opportunities for the blind and other severely handicapped; and (3) help the Secretary coordinate the contracting activities of the Federal Government under this Act. Requires Federal agencies to procure any commodity or service on the procurement list from a qualified industry at the price established by the Secretary. Exempts from such requirement certain products made by prison inmates. Grants the Comptroller General of the United States access, for auditing purposes, to any records of the Administration and to certain records of Federal agencies. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1982 through 1985. Abolishes the Committee for the Purchase of Products and Services of the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of October 17 through October 23, 1982, as "Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1982

Designates the week of October 17 through October 23, 1982, as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week.

Omnibus Victim-Witness Protection and Assistance Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1982

Omnibus Victim-Witness Protection and Assistance Act of 1982 - Amends Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to require that presentence reports contain: (1) a statement of the harm done or loss suffered by the victim; (2) information on any available nonprison programs and resources; and (3) a statement of the financial needs of the defendant and his dependents, the restitution needs of the victims, and the amount of any gain derived from or loss caused by the criminal conduct of the defendant. Amends the Federal criminal code to establish as offenses "tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant" and "retaliating against a witness, victim, or an informant." Prescribes an additional penalty for an individual convicted of one of the above offenses while on bail. Grants general authority to the Attorney General to relocate or protect government witnesses. Authorizes the attorney for the government to initiate civil proceedings to restrain tampering with a witness or victim. Allows for a defendant found guilty of an offense to be sentenced to make restitution. Directs the Attorney General to recommend to Congress laws necessary to compensate victims of crimes where restitution is not possible. Grants exclusive jurisdiction to the Federal courts over civil claims against the United States for damages caused by dangerous offenders who are released or escape from the lawful custody of a U.S. employee as a result of such employee's gross negligence. Directs the Attorney General to develop Federal guidelines for the fair treatment of crime victims and witnesses. Directs the Attorney General to recommend to Congress any laws that are necessary to ensure that no Federal felon derives any profit from the sale of his or her story until any victim of the offense receives restitution.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning on November 21, 1982, as "National Alzheimer's Disease Week".

United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1982

Designates the week beginning on November 21, 1982, as National Alzheimer's Disease Week.

A bill to amend and extend the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1982

Amends the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 ("the Act") to revise definitions and purposes under the Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, subject to appropriations, to make grants under the Act. Requires that such grants defray, at the determination of the tribally controlled community college, expenditures for the operation and maintenance of the college, including administrative, academic, community, and student service programs, and technical assistance. Requires that grant applications include a description of recordkeeping procedures for expenditure of funds received under the Act. Directs the Secretary to establish a program of grants to tribes and tribal entities for planning and development of proposals for the establishment of tribally controlled community colleges, or to determine the need and potential for such colleges. Directs the Secretary to reserve and expend a specified amount from appropriations for title I of the Act to make such planning grants to as many as five approved applicants. Revises provisions relating to technical assistance contracts. Replaces requirements for "feasibility studies" with requirements for "eligibility studies". Reduces the percentage of title I funds which may be used to carry out such studies. Revises formulas for determining the amount of each grant to a tribally controlled community college on the basis of the "Indian student count" at such college. Prohibits the Secretary from altering the priorities or budget allocations made by an Indian tribe which operates a tribally controlled community college if such tribe identifies an allocation for that college from appropriations authorized under the Snyder Act or in accordance with the Secretary's annual budget exercise. Provides that any Indian student who receives a student assistance grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for postsecondary education shall be deemed to have received such assistance under the Pell Grants program of the Higher Education Act of 1965, for purposes of such Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 to carry out provisions for: (1) technical assistance contracts; (2) grants to tribally controlled colleges; and (3) construction of new facilities. Provides for a transition to the advance funding method of timing appropriation action. Revises provisions for grant adjustments. Directs the Administrator of General Services to: (1) study facilities available for use by tribally controlled community colleges; (2) report study results to the Congress by September 30, 1984; and (3) in consultation with the BIA, conduct a program of renovation, alteration, repair, and reconstruction of BIA facilities. Directs the Secretary to provide grants for construction of new facilities for any tribally controlled community college which such General Services' report identifies as needing new construction. Sets forth requirements for eligibility and for the college's share of such construction costs. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such requirements. Directs the Secretary to establish a program of making endowment grants to tribally controlled community colleges which are current recipients of specified assistance under the Act or under the Navajo Community College Act. Sets forth agreement requirements for receipt of such endowment grants. Sets forth provisions for the use and allocation of such endowment grant funds and for compliance with a matching funds requirement. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 to carry out such endowment grant program.

A resolution to establish the Ad Hoc Committee on Entitlements.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1982

Establishes in the House of Representatives the Ad Hoc Committee on Entitlements to conduct a full investigation of factors contributing to, and methods to restrain, costs of entitlement programs. Requires the committee to report its findings as soon as practicable during the current Congress.

Small Business Regulatory Relief Tax Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1982

Small Business Regulatory Relief Tax Act of 1982 - Delays until July 1, 1984, the effective date of Treasury regulations determining whether an interest in a corporation is to be treated as stock or indebtedness. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the impact of such regulations on small business.

A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim 1983 as the "Year of the Bible".

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1982

Requests the President to designate 1983 as Year of the Bible.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of November, 1982, as "National REACT Month".

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1982

Designates November 1982 as National REACT Month.