Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4]

A Substitute amendment.

United States · United States Congress

An amendment to state that none of the funds appropriated in this bill may be used to lobby for, promote, or recommend abortion or to train any individual to perform abortion.

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An amendment to the Walker amendment to strike the language that prohibits use of Economic Support Funds for a country that has voted against the U.S. position in the UN by more than 85 percent and substitutes language that makes such voting the "major criterion" in determining the amount of funds to be provided a country under the program.

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An amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the bill for military assistance to Mozambique.

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An amendment to change the objective set out in the resolution for the START negotiations from moving to a verifiable freeze to a freeze and/or reduction.

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An amendment to make the pursuit of reduction an objective on equal footing with the pursuit of a freeze. Both the reduction and the freeze on nuclear arms must be immediate, mutual and verifiable.

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An amendment to allow the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to issue any insurance, reinsurance, or guaranty of investments in South Africa if the investment is made as a joint venture between a U.S. firm and an enterprise controlled or owned by black or nonwhite South Africans.

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An amendment requiring compliance with the Sullivan Principles by the U.S. Embassy in South Africa. The amendment sets out specific principles dealing with 1) desegregation of the races, 2) equal employment, 3) equitable pay, 4) minimum wage and salary structures, 5) increasing blacks and other nonwhites in certain jobs, 6) improving life outside the workplace, 7) fair labor practices, and 8) increased activities outside the workplace. The amendment also requires monitoring of compliance by the State Department Inspector General.

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An amendment to include in "person", unborn children, from the moment of conception.

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An amendment to provide $250,000,000 from funds available under section 305 of the National Housing Act for mortgage reduction payments. The amendment sets out conditions for dispersing these funds.

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An amendment to cut all nonemergency aid to Mozambique unless the President certifies that Mozambique has reduced the number of foreign military advisors and troops to 55 by 9/30/86.

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An amendment reaffirming the policy of the Taiwan Relations Act. The Secretary of State would be required to submit annual reports to Congress on progress in implementing this policy.

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An amendment to define "person" as including unborn children from the moment of conception.

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An amendment to prohibit any funds under Title I of the bill (Military Sales and Related Programs) for Mozambique.

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A bill to deny Most-Favored-Nation treatment to imports from Yugoslavia.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1986

Denies most-favored-nation treatment to imports from Yugoslavia unless, within ten days of enactment of this Act, the President reports to the Congress that Yugoslavia has released all U.S. citizens who have been detained without justification and that Yugoslavia has ceased to implement a program which results in such unjustified detainment of U.S citizens. Requires such denial of most-favored-nation treatment, if it goes into effect, to remain in effect until such conditions are met.

A concurrent resolution expressing support for President Reagan in his October 11-12 meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1986

States that: (1) the Congress supports President Reagan in his meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland, and expresses the hope for progress in a number of areas; (2) the House of Representatives urges the President to insist that the Soviet Union fulfill its obligations under the Helsinki Final Act, particularly on human rights, and to purchase grain and wheat from the United States in accordance with the 1983 Long-Term Grain Agreement; and (3) the House of Representatives urges the President to insist that General Secretary Gorbachev come to the United States.

A resolution affirming the intent of the 99th Congress to oppose any increase in individual or corporate tax rates, or the reduction or elimination of deductions and credits without corresponding tax rate reductions, and calling on the 100th Congress to adopt such policy.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1986

Affirms the intent of the Ninety-ninth Congress to oppose any increase in individual or corporate tax rates, or the reduction or elimination of deductions and credits without corresponding tax rate reductions. Calls upon the One hundredth Congress to adopt such a policy.

A joint resolution to designate the week commencing February 9, 1987 as "National Burn Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1986

Designates the week commencing February 9, 1987, as National Burn Awareness Week.

Pornography Victims Protection Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1986

Pornography Victims Protection Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code with respect to the prohibition against the sexual exploitation of children to add as a condition triggering Federal penalties that the person concerned know that a minor was transported in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of producing pornography. Makes it a criminal offense for any person to coerce, intimidate, or fraudulently induce an individual 18 years or older to engage in any sexually explicit conduct for the purposes of producing any visual depiction of such conduct. Grants the U.S. district courts jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General or any person threatened with loss or damage by such conduct to institute a civil suit. Provides for treble damages for a victim who suffers physical injury, emotional distress, or property damage. Imposes civil penalties for violation of the prohibition against sexual exploitation of children.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene a summit meeting of world leaders to adopt a unified, effective program against international terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1986

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should convene a summit meeting of world leaders to adopt a program against international terrorism.

A resolution commending the Peace Corps, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, for its dedication to the promotion of world peace and friendship.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1986

Commends the Peace Corps and the many Americans who are serving or have served as Peace Corps volunteers and staff on their contributions to international development and mutual understanding throughout the 25 years of the existence of the Peace Corps.

A resolution concerning the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of Nicholas Daniloff by the Soviet Union.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1986

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the Soviet Union for the arrest, imprisonment, and indictment of U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and demands his unconditional release; (2) urges the Soviet Union to abide by its international obligations to allow journalists to pursue their profession without harassment; and (3) expresses its concern that Daniloff's detention will adversely affect U.S.-Soviet relations, particularly with respect to the upcoming summit between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 30, 1986, as "National Home Health Care Week".

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1986

Designates the week beginning November 30, 1986, as National Home Health Care Week.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning October 6, 1986, as "National Children's Television Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 14 August 1986

Designates the week beginning October 6, 1986, as National Children's Television Awareness Week.