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Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2]

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Bill· HRH.R. 2866 (99th)open

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit employees engaged in law enforcement and fire protection activities to take compensatory time off in lieu of receiving overtime compensation.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1985

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit public employees engaged in law enforcement and fire protection activities to take compensatory time off in lieu of receiving overtime compensation. Sets forth conditions under which such arrangement is permissible. Requires that such compensatory time off equal one and one-half hours for each hour the employee is employed in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.

Bill· HRH.R. 2795 (99th)open

A bill to provide for a study of the use of unleaded fuel in agricultural machinery, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1985

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture to jointly conduct a study of the use of unleaded fuel in agricultural machinery and to report to the Congress on such study. Prohibits any reduction in the permitted lead level in gasoline below a specified level until after the Congress receives such report. Authorizes appropriations

Bill· HRH.R. 2756 (99th)referred

A bill for the relief of Kok Djen Su and Grace Su.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1985

Declares two named individuals to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2684 (99th)referred

Antitrust Damages Clarification Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1985

Antitrust Damages Clarification Act of 1985 - Provides that no damages, costs, or attorney's fees shall be awarded under an antitrust suit with respect to the establishment or use of any rate, charge, or premium filed with a State insurance department or authorized, approved, or permitted to become effective pursuant to State insurance laws. Applies this Act to pending cases.

Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 305 (99th)enacted

A joint resolution to recognize both Peace Corps volunteers and Peace Corps on the agency's 25th anniversary, 1985-1986.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1985

Designates the period of October 1, 1985, through September 30, 1986, as the time to reflect on the achievements of the Peace Corps during its 25 years and on ways such programs might be used in the future. Authorizes and requests the President to proclaim this period as a time to honor Peace Corps volunteers and reaffirm the Nation's commitment to such programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 2578 (99th)passed

Young Astronaut Program Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1985

Young Astronaut Program Medal Act - Commemorates the Young Astronaut Program by directing the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and deliver to the Young Astronaut Council no more than 750,000 medals with emblems, devices, and inscriptions determined by the Secretary. Authorizes the Council to dispose of the medals at a premium and to have them delivered as required in quantities of no less than 2,000. Directs that no medals be struck after December 31, 1987. Directs the Secretary to set the price of the medals at no less than the manufacturing cost plus a surcharge of ten percent of such cost. Requires the furnishing of security sufficient to fully indemnify the United States for such costs. Directs that the medals be struck in gold, silver, and bronze and in such size or sizes as determined by the Secretary. Gives the U.S. Comptroller General the right to examine the records of the Council which are related to the medals.

Bill· HRH.R. 2588 (99th)referred

Korean War Veterans Memorial Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1985

Korean War Veterans Memorial Act of 1985 - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to erect a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Korean war. Subjects the selected site, design, and plans for the construction of such memorial to the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission. Directs that, upon its completion, the memorial shall be turned over to the Department of the Interior which shall then be solely responsible for its maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2403 (99th)open

A bill to require that public buildings constructed or altered under the Public Buildings Act of 1959 comply, to the maximum extent feasible, with nationally recognized model codes and with local zoning laws and certain other laws.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1985

Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require that each public building constructed or altered under such Act shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be in compliance with: (1) one of the nationally recognized model building codes; (2) State and local zoning laws; and (3) State and local laws relating to landscaping, open space, parking, minimum distance from a property line, maximum height, historic preservation, and other similar laws. Provides that no action may be brought against the United States for failure to meet the requirements of this Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 140 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the forced evacuation of the Ibnet feeding camp in Ethiopia.

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1985

States that the Congress joins with the Agency for International Development (AID) in expressing outrage at the forced evacuation of the Ibnet feeding camp in Ethiopia and urges other nations to join in the condemnation of the actions of the local Administrator of the Gondar Region. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Ethiopian Government, the United Nations, and AID take specified actions with respect to the famine victims.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 138 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Ibnet feeding camp.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1985

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Congress joins with the Agency for International Development (AID) in expressing its outrage and urges other nations to join in condemning the forced evacuation of famine victims in Ethiopia; (2) the Ethiopian Government should take steps to ensure that such evacuation and destruction of refugee facilities never happens again and to assist those victims; and (3) the United Nations and AID should take specified actions with respect to such victims.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 137 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the forced evacuation of the Ibnet feeding camp in Ethiopia.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1985

States that the Congress joins with the Agency for International Development (AID) in expressing outrage at the forced evacuation of the Ibnet feeding camp in Ethiopia and urges other nations to join in the condemnation of the Ethiopian Government. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Ethiopian Government, the United Nations, and AID take specified measures with respect to the famine victims. Urges the President to convey U.S. concerns regarding Ethiopia's actions toward those victims.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 144 (99th)passed

A resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Rural Electrification Program.

United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1985

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Rural Electrification Program must continue to provide financing and technical assistance at reasonable cost; and (2) the people of the United States and Federal and State governmental agencies should commemorate the Rural Electrification Administration on its 50th anniversary.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 129 (99th)open

A concurrent resolution to establish a Congressional Commission to be known as the "Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia" to determine whether or not U.S. POWs are being held in Southeast Asia and to report to Congress appropriate action to effect the release of any POWs found to be alive.

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1985

Establishes in the legislative branch of the Government the Perot Commission on Americans Missing in Southeast Asia to conduct an investigation and report to the Congress its findings with respect to the existence and the release of prisoners of war in Southeast Asia. Sets forth specified administrative procedures and powers of the Commission. Requires the Commission to terminate 30 days after the filing of its report to the Congress or on January 3, 1987, whichever occurs first.

Bill· HRH.R. 2170 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the section of the Revised Statutes of the United States amended by the Civil Rights Attorneys' Fees Awards Act of 1976 to provide that attorneys fees may not be assessed under that section against members of the judiciary acting in judicial capacity.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1985

Amends the Civil Rights Attorneys' Fees Awards Act of 1976 to provide that attorneys' fees may not be assessed against members of the judiciary acting in their judicial capacity.

Bill· HRH.R. 2189 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exempt college and university fraternities and sororities from the tax imposed on certain income.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1985

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that college and university fraternities and sororities (and their chapters) not organized for profit and no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual shall be exempt from taxation on certain income.

Bill· HRH.R. 2158 (99th)open

A bill to prohibit the importation into the United States of beef, bananas, and sugar from Nicaragua until the President finds that the policies of the Government of Nicaragua regarding opposition to the democratic resistance forces and a free democratic form of government are consistent with its obligations under the terms of the Nicaraguan revolution and the promises made to the Organization of American States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1985

Prohibits imports of beef, bananas, or sugar from Nicaragua until the President finds that the policies of the Nicaraguan Government regarding opposition to the resistance forces and a democratic government are consistent with its obligations under the terms of the Nicaraguan revolution and the promises made to the Organization of American States.

Bill· HRH.R. 2124 (99th)open

A bill to prohibit the production of lethal chemical weapons, to encourage the negotiation of an international agreement to stop the production, proliferation, and stockpiling of lethal chemical weapons, and to encourage the improvement of defenses against the effects of the use of lethal chemical weapons on the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1985

Prohibits any agency of the government from obligating or appropriating funds for the production of lethal chemical weapons. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should intensify efforts to achieve agreement with the Soviet Union and other countries to stop the production, proliferation, and stockpiling of lethal chemical weapons; (2) the Department of Defense should protect the armed forces against the use of lethal chemical weapons in attacks; (3) an agreement with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization must be concluded on the prepositioning of any new chemical weapons; and (4) funding of new lethal chemical weapons is unwarranted in light of the Federal budget deficit.

Bill· HRH.R. 1946 (99th)open

Narcotics Importation, Manufacture, and Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1985

Narcotics Importation, Manufacture, and Control Act - Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase the criminal penalties for: (1) importing or exporting controlled substances; (2) bringing or possessing on board a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle a controlled substance; and (3) manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance. Prohibits granting a suspended or probationary sentence for persons convicted of such offenses. Denies such persons eligibility for parole. Permits imposing criminal penalties for attempts or conspiracies to commit such offenses. Requires such penalties to be imposed in the same manner and to the same extent as is prescribed for actually committing the offenses involved. Prohibits granting a suspended or probationary sentence for persons convicted of such attempts or conspiracies and denies such persons eligibility for parole if such sentences and parole are precluded for actually committing the offenses involved. Requires that any person who manufactures a controlled substance shall be imprisoned for the entire maximum term of imprisonment for such violation. Prohibits granting a suspended or probationary sentence and denies such persons eligibility for parole.

Bill· HRH.R. 1939 (99th)referred

Merchant Marine Support and Equity Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1985

Merchant Marine Support and Equity Act of 1985 - Requires at least 50 percent of the tonnage of all agricultural commodities imported into the United States, for which an adequate production capacity exists within the United States, to be shipped in private U.S. vessels. Waives such requirement whenever the President or the Congress declares that an emergency exists that justifies such waiver. Limits such waiver to no longer than six months. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to annually determine and publish in the Federal Register a list of the commodities and products to be shipped under the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1893 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Walsh-Healey Act to permit employees, to whom such Acts apply, to work any combination of hours in a forty-hour workweek.

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1985

Amends the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Walsh-Healey Act to require overtime compensation only for hours of employment in excess of 40 hours in a workweek for employees of Federal Government contractors or subcontractors.

Bill· HRH.R. 1876 (99th)referred

A bill relating to the conservation and management of the United States fisheries.

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1985

Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require conservation and management measures to address current and potential habitat conditions and needs for the production of fishery resources. Revises provisions concerning the organizational makeup of the Pacific Fishery Management Council and appointment of voting members to regional fishery management councils. Specifies certain nonvoting members to be placed on the Pacific Council. Requires any fishery management plan to identify and discuss: (1) current and probable future habitat conditions; (2) the life and habitat requirements necessary to sustain the fishery and its food base; and (3) measures needed to conserve, restore, or enhance habitat essential for the fishery. Requires the National Marine Fisheries Service (the Service) to support the various regional councils in fulfilling such requirements. Outlines specified support required of the Service. Requires support requests to the Service to be responded to within 60 days, unless a written explanation of the delay is provided by the Service or any other Federal agency so requested. Directs each Federal agency to ensure that no action of that agency causes significant fisheries harm. Requires an agency, before taking any action, to consider whether the action is likely to cause significant fisheries harm. Requires notification by the head of an agency to the Secretary of Commerce and consultation with the Secretary regarding preventive measures if it is decided that an action of that agency will cause significant fisheries harm. Requires the Secretary to then notify each regional council of that decision within five days of notification to the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to monitor the activities of Federal agencies to assure compliance with such provisions. Requires certain action of the Secretary in the event of agency noncompliance. Allows a council to submit comments concerning the minimization of fisheries harm to either the Secretary or the Federal agency concerned, with a response to such comments required within 60 days. Requires the Secretary to notify a Federal agency within 60 days of notification from such agency and to include in such notification the decision of the Secretary regarding whether or not the action of that agency will likely cause significant fisheries harm, and if affirmative, measures to be taken to prevent or minimize such harm. Requires such agency to then respond to the Secretary within 30 days stating that the agency either will or will not undertake the original proposed action. Requires the Secretary, after Federal preemption of fishery regulation over a State by the Secretary and after appeal of such preemption by a proper party within 48 hours, to establish an arbitration panel within 48 hours of the appeal in order to decide whether the assumption by the Secretary of regulation of the fishery is adequately supported by scientific evidence. Requires immediate termination of such preemption by the Secretary if the panel rules against such preemption action.

Law· HRH.R. 1614 (99th)enacted

Food Security Improvements Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1985

Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to extend until 30 days after sine die adjournment of the first session of the 99th Congress the referendum period with respect to the national wheat marketing quota for the marketing year beginning June 1, 1986.

Bill· HRH.R. 1591 (99th)open

A bill to amend the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 to provide protection for agricultural purchasers of farm products.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1985

Amends the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 to provide that a buyer in the ordinary course of business who buys farm products from a seller engaged in farming operations shall take free of any seller-created security interest even though the buyer knows of its existence, unless within 12 months before the sale the buyer: (1) received notice of the security interest and of any payment obligations imposed by the secured party as conditions for waiver or release of the security interest and (2) has failed to perform such obligations. Sets forth parallel provisions for commission merchants or selling agents.

Bill· HRH.R. 1552 (99th)referred

Department of Defense Competitive Procurement Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1985

Department of Defense Competitive Procurement Act of 1985 - Prohibits the amount of competitive defense procurements made during a fiscal year from being less than: (1) the applicable percentage for that year; and (2) the amount of all applicable procurements made by the Department of Defense during that year. Prohibits the obligation of funds for the purchase of goods or services in an other-than-competitive procedure if in any fiscal year the amount of competitive defense procurements is less than that required. Defines "competitive defense procurements," "applicable percentage," and "applicable procurements" for purposes of such requirement.