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Bill· HRH.R. 2972 (100th)referred

Minority Small Business Development Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1987

Minority Small Business Development Act of 1987 - Amends the Small Business Act to provide that the minimum period of participation by a small business in the small business and capital ownership development program or the program providing for Government procurement through Small Business Administration subcontracts with socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses (set-aside program) shall be ten years. Authorizes Federal agencies to honor options and modifications to procurement contracts with the Small Business Administration if they are within the scope of work of the contract made when the contractor participated in the set-aside program and otherwise was eligible to enter into the contract. Ends the requirement for the Administration to participate in contracting activities relating to options or modifications following graduation from the set-aside program. Allows the procuring agency and the firm to enter directly into such options or modifications. Allows businesses that participated in the set-aside program and remain minority owned after graduation to, on a negotiated procurement basis, contract directly with procuring agencies for new contracts involving the same activities as the incumbent contract for up to three years. Provides that standards restricting set-aside program support to a limited number of industrial classification codes in an approved business plan will not apply to small businesses applying for such program. Prohibits using the gross receipts or employment of a business attributable to the performance of a contract awarded under the set-aside program to determine the size of such concern for any program under the Small Business Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. Prohibits the Administration from imposing any limitation on sales by any small business that exceeds levels approved under the business plan submitted by such concern. Requires each Federal agency with procurement powers to increase the number and dollar value of contracts awarded to small businesses under the Small Business Act for three fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act above the number and dollar value applicable for FY 1987. Provides that if at the end of FY 1988 the number and dollar value of contracts awarded have not increased, the interim rule implementing the goal of awarding five percent of Department of Defense contracts to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, historically black colleges, and minority institutions (the minority contract goal) will be suspended until there is an increase. Requires the Administration to establish regulations for prompt, simultaneous processing of applications for certification into the set-aside program. Provides that six months after submitting appropriate forms to the Administration an applicant will be certified, unless the applicant has been rejected for a valid reason. Deems a contract to be approved unless within ten days after its submission to the Administration the Administration has an objection for a specific, valid reason. Requires the head of each Federal agency to provide in the performance appraisal of contracting officers that a critical factor will be their performance in satisfying the minority set-aside objectives and the utilization of the negotiated procurement program for the minority set-aside program. Requires the head of each Federal agency to establish procedures for contracting officers to: (1) set goals for the agency's prime contractors in awarding subcontracts to firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals with a minimum goal of five percent for a solicitation of an offer which may exceed $1,000,000 for the construction of any public facility and $500,000 for all other contracts; and (2) provide incentives for such firms to facilitate achievement of the agency's minority set-aside program objectives. Sets forth provisions governing the determination of a fair market price for a procurement requirement under the set-aside program. Provides that for a new procurement requirement or one lacking a satisfactory procurement history, the estimate of a current fair market price will be derived from a price or cost analysis conducted by the agency offering the requirement to the Administration. Provides that for a procurement requirement with a satisfactory procurement history, the estimate of a current fair market price will be formulated by the agency offering the requirement to the Administration and will be based on recent award prices adjusted to insure comparability. Provides that socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses are entitled to: (1) a written statement detailing the method used by the agency to estimate the current fair market price for such contract; and (2) the right to protest the use of such method to the Administrator, who must render a decision in ten days. Provides that the director of each agency's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will decide under which small business set-aside program a particular procurement will be administered. Directs contracting officers to require all firms submitting proposals for Department of Defense contracts to include representations and warranties that: (1) the concern is at least 51 percent owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; (2) such individuals manage the concern on a daily basis; and (3) the concern is under the size standards established by the Administration. Requires the Administration to issue regulations providing for discovery to an appeal pertaining to the Department of Defense minority contract goal provisions. Provides that the Department of Defense's prenegotiation profit objectives shall not apply to small businesses. Requires that if the Department of Defense does not meet the contract goal for minorities by the end of FY 1989, it will become a mandatory requirement. Renames the set-aside program as the negotiated procurement program.

Bill· HRH.R. 2943 (100th)open

United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Salary Adjustment Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1987

United States Secret Service Uniformed Division Salary Adjustment Act of 1987 - Amends the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 to increase the salary of members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division. Increases the following benefits for such members: service steps, premium pay, technician's pay, clothing allowances, and service longevity compensation.

Bill· HRH.R. 2944 (100th)open

United States Park Police Salary Adjustment Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1987

United States Park Police Salary Adjustment Act of 1987 - Amends the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 to increase the salary of members of the United States Park Police. Increases the following benefits for such members: service steps, premium pay, technician's pay, clothing allowances, and service longevity compensation.

Bill· HRH.R. 2925 (100th)referred

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the social security offset applicable to certain annuities for surviving spouses paid under the Survivor Benefit Plan for retired members of the Armed Forces to the extent that such offset is due to social security benefits based on the surviving spouse's own earnings or self-employment.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1987

Amends Federal armed forces provisions to repeal the social security offset applicable to certain annuities paid to surviving spouses under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for retired members of the armed forces, to the extent that such offset is due to social security benefits which are based on the surviving spouse's own earnings or self-employment. Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to recompute the existing annuities of certain individuals currently under the SBP or who have become eligible for such annuity by the date of enactment of this Act, in order to determine if such recomputation is more favorable due to changes made by this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2898 (100th)referred

Fraud Victims Restitution Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1987

Fraud Victims Restitution Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for the criminal and civil forfeiture of the proceeds of mail and wire fraud violations. Makes the forfeiture procedures of the Controlled Substances Act applicable to forfeitures under this Act. Permits courts to order the forfeiture of substitute assets if the property subject to forfeiture under this Act: (1) cannot be located; (2) has been transferred to a third party; (3) has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the court; (4) has been substantially diminished in value; or (5) has been commingled with other property. Sets forth procedures for the seizure of property subject to forfeiture. Sets forth procedures and rules for the disposition of forfeited property (first making the property and proceeds available to reimburse the victims).

Bill· HRH.R. 2859 (100th)open

Veal Calf Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1987

Veal Calf Protection Act - Prohibits a person who raises a calf used for veal production from: (1) keeping the calf in an enclosure (other than for transportation or innoculation purposes) that prevents normal postural adjustments or physical contact with other calves; and (2) feeding a calf more than two weeks old food that does not meet standards prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Makes it unlawful for a person to knowingly transport, sell, or purchase a calf subjected to these prohibited practices. Fixes a $5,000 per animal penalty with respect to violations. Directs the Secretary to issue rules with specified contents concerning calf food standards. Permits any person who suffers or would suffer injury as a result of violations under this Act to bring a civil action to either obtain injunctive relief or compel enforcement of this Act's provisions. Entitles a person bringing an action that results in imposition of a penalty to one-half of the penalty amount.

Bill· HRH.R. 2854 (100th)referred

Ozone Protection and CFC Reduction Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1987

Ozone Protection and CFC Reduction Act of 1987 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on: (1) any ozone-depleting chemical sold or used by its manufacturer, producer, or importer; and (2) any substance sold or used by its importer if its manufacture or production included the use of any ozone-depleting chemical. Fixes the rate of such tax at an amount equal to a base amount, adjusted annually for inflation, times the ozone-depletion factor for the pertinent chemical, as determined in accordance with this Act. Describes the criteria to be used for determining which substances will be considered as ozone-depleting chemicals for purposes of the excise tax. Lists specific chlorofluorocarbons to be included among such chemicals. Exempts from the tax: (1) certain products containing a de minimis amount of ozone-depleting chemicals; and (2) chemicals diverted or recovered in the United States as part of a recycling process. Imposes a floor stocks tax on ozone-depleting chemicals: (1) on which tax would be due if sold by the manufacturer on the effective date of the tax; and (2) which are held on such date for sale by a dealer. Sets the amount of such inventory tax to equal the excise tax amount.

Bill· HRH.R. 2828 (100th)referred

Telecommunications Employees' Protection Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1987

Telecommunications Employees' Protection Act of 1987 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish certain reemployment rights for employees who have lost employment as a consequence of the divestiture of the Bell system. Requires, to the extent that the dominant long distance common carrier (AT&T), the regional common carriers, the Bell operating companies, or their respective subsidiaries and affiliates (all of which shall be called the "telecommunications companies") continue to need the work of eligible protected positions performed, that such work be performed by employees of such companies. Requires the telecommunications companies (after any appropriate seniority, layoff and recall, or force adjustment provisions in applicable collective bargaining agreements have been satisfied) to afford to eligible protected employees the first right of hire for any eligible protected positions for which they are qualified by training and experience over any persons who have not theretofore been employees of such companies. Defines eligible protected employee as one who on December 31, 1983, was serving in an eligible position as an employee of one of the telecommunications companies, and who has been or is laid off or terminated for other than cause. Requires the telecommunications companies to credit eligible protected employees as possessing the training and experience they would normally have acquired in their former position had they not been laid off or terminated since December 31, 1983. Makes service credit the basis of selection if training and experience are substantially equal. Provides that, upon rehire, an eligible protected employee shall be subject to any seniority, layoff and recall, or force adjustment provisions contained in any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Requires the monthly listing of eligible protected positions in an available and accessible manner. Requires the telecommunications company which laid off or terminated them to pay moving expenses and certain reimbursement payments to eligible protected employees who must relocate in order to fill eligible protected positions. Provides for a certain base wage upon rehiring of an eligible protected employee. Provides for civil enforcement of this Act in a U.S. district court.

Bill· HRH.R. 2832 (100th)referred

A bill to authorize and request the President to call and conduct a White House Conference on Child Abuse to be held not earlier than 1989 and not later than 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1987

Requests and authorizes the President to conduct a White House conference on Child Abuse not earlier than September 1, 1989, and not later than September 30, 1991. Requires the conference to be planned and conducted under the direction of the Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect. Provides for the cooperation of Federal departments and agencies. Requires the final report of the Conference to include a statement of a comprehensive coherent national policy on children, youth, and families. Requires the Board and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit their recommendations following the report. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2794 (100th)open

Geothermal Steam Act Amendments of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1987

Geothermal Steam Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to provide that if geothermal steam is produced or utilized in commercial quantities under an approved operation within any lease or administrative lease extension period, such lease shall continue for so long as geothermal steam is produced (or utilized) in commercial quantities, for a maximum continuation of an additional 40 years. Sets forth conditions under which geothermal leases in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act shall be extended for a maximum of three successive five-year periods. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to review any cooperative or unit plan of development every five years after approval in order to eliminate any lease or part of lease not regarded as reasonably necessary to cooperative or unit operations. Requires such elimination to be based on scientific evidence, and only upon the Secretary's determination that it is for the purpose of conserving and properly managing the geothermal resource.

Bill· HRH.R. 2800 (100th)referred

Waste Reduction Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1987

Hazardous Waste Reduction Act - Requires filings of the annual toxic chemical release forms required under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 to include a toxic chemical waste reduction and recycling report for each listed toxic chemical for the preceding calendar year. Requires such report to include information on a facility-by-facility basis as to the amounts and disposition of each toxic chemical, including levels of waste reduction and recycling achieved and expected. Requires that toxic chemical waste reduction practices be delineated according to set categories, such as equipment, redesign, and substitution of raw materials. Requires the inclusion of a production index for each toxic chemical waste and a list of techniques used to identify waste reduction opportunities. Provides protection for trade secrets. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a central receiving facility at EPA for the storage and retrieval of waste management program information. Requires the Administrator to collect, coordinate, and consolidate data collection requirements under environmental statutes. Requires all such information to be compiled into a data base organized on an industry-by-industry basis according to Standard Industrial Classifications and on a waste stream basis. Directs the Administrator to establish a Waste Reduction and Recycling Clearinghouse Program to include information on approaches to waste reduction and recycling and information from States receiving grants for technical assistance programs. Requires the Clearinghouse to be actively involved in technology transfer and the development of waste reduction technologies. Requires the Administrator to make matching grants to States for innovative waste reduction programs. Requires such programs to make specific and targeted technical assistance available to businesses as well as for funding experts and research and providing training. Directs the Administrator to report annually to the Congress on the waste reduction information gathered pursuant to this Act. Requires such report to include a profile of waste reduction levels on an industry-by-industry basis and identify priorities as to industries, pollutants, and research. Establishes the Office of Waste Reduction within EPA to collect waste reduction plans and information from other EPA offices on an industry-by-industry basis, administer the clearinghouse and State grants programs, and carry out other related responsibilities including improving EPA's ability to evaluate multi-media waste management practices and the potential for waste reduction through information collection and retrieval. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2787 (100th)referred

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to control emissions of certain air pollutants from municipal waste incinerators.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1987

Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate performance standards for emissions of specified air pollutants, including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and lead, from new or modified municipal waste combustion units. Requires such standards to reflect the greatest degree of emission limitation achievable through application of the best available control technologies achieved in practice by similar units or contained in a State implementation plan. Makes specified technologies available, including spray dry scrubbers source separation, and catalytic oxidation. Requires initial standards to be promulgated within 12 months, in effect within 18 months, and reviewed every five years. Sets a standard of emission equivalent to that achieved by the five lowest emitting units should the Administrator fail to promulgate a standard for any of the specified pollutants. Directs the Administrator to promulgate regulations requiring existing units to meet the emissions standards promulgated under this Act according to a timetable which requires compliance at least within six years. Requires owners or operators of municipal waste combustion units to monitor emissions at the point such emissions move into the ambient air and at other points as necessary to protect human health and the environment. Sets monitoring standards, including continuous and periodic monitoring. Requires unit permits to be terminated five years after their issuance unless the Administrator or an authorized State certifies such unit's compliance with emissions requirements. Permits States to submit for Administrator approval a State program of enforcement, treating the State as the enforcing entity under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to withdraw such authority if the State is not adequately enforcing these requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 2762 (100th)referred

Medicare Long-Term Home Care Catastrophic Protection Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1987

Medicare Long-Term Home Care Catastrophic Protection Act of 1987 - Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide part A coverage of long-term home care furnished through home health agencies to chronically ill individuals who are under a physician's care. Requires physicians to establish and periodically review a written plan of long-term home care for each of their patients who receive such coverage. Lists the services which comprise long-term home care. Defines a "chronically ill individual" as an individual who requires assistance with at least two daily living activities or has a similar level of dependency due to cognitive impairment. Holds monthly payments for long-term home care to 75 percent of the average monthly payment under the Medicaid program (title XIX of the Act) for skilled nursing facility services. Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of such Act to cover, under part A of the Medicare program, long-term home care provided to children who: (1) are chronically ill and require assistance with at least two daily living activities; or (2) require a medical device to compensate for the loss of a vital body function and substantial and ongoing nursing care to avert death or further disability. Holds monthly payments for the latter category of children to the amount which would be payable under the Medicaid program if such children were institutionalized. Adds a new title XXI to the Social Security Act entitled "Home Care Quality Assurance." Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate a home care consumers' bill of rights which includes rights: (1) facilitating consumer participation in the planning and delivery of services; (2) requiring consumer notification regarding services, charges for services, and the termination or reduction of services; (3) protecting consumer dignity, privacy, and property; and (4) ensuring service from properly trained and competent individuals. Requires home health agencies to: (1) satisfy Medicare home care agency requirements; (2) provide consumers with copies of the home care bill of rights; (3) implement grievance review procedures and provide copies of such procedures to consumers; (4) provide consumers with schedules of the services to be provided; (5) have methods for identifying and reviewing a home care consumer's needs and coordinating the provision of services with other home health agencies; (6) ensure that each home care provider whom they employ or have under contract receives training; and (7) evaluate annually and supervise each home care provider whom they employ or have under contract. Conditions coverage of durable medical equipment services on providers: (1) issuing written instructions to and training the home care consumer and staff in the operation of such equipment; and (2) formulating an emergency plan for providing services to the consumer. Directs the Secretary to establish procedures for conducting an equal number of announced and unannounced surveys of a home health agency's compliance with title XXI participation conditions, with more frequent surveys required for agencies with poor compliance records. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with States having survey procedures equivalent to those the Secretary would otherwise apply to conduct such compliance surveys and transmit their results to the Secretary annually. Directs the Secretary to develop procedures for reviewing State surveys, with more frequent review required if peer review organizations (PROs) find at least ten percent of State-surveyed agencies to have serious or chronic quality of care problems. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations, within one year of this Act's enactment, pursuant to which PROs shall monitor the provision of home health services, devoting at least 75 percent of their efforts to quality assurance. Requires the inclusion of: (1) both documentary review and personal interviews of home care consumers and providers in the PRO review process; and (2) representatives of home care providers and consumers in PRO membership. Requires the Secretary to establish a Consumer Board to oversee the review activities of PROs. Directs the Board to report to the Secretary and the State's chief executive on October 1 of each year regarding such review activities. Requires the Secretary to develop methods for monitoring continuity in the provision of health care and outcome-orientated criteria for monitoring the quality of home care. Requires that PROs: (1) establish and operate statewide toll-free hotlines for receiving home care questions and complaints; and (2) assist consumers in resolving home care quality problems. Directs Consumer Boards and PROs to cooperate with State and local officials in educating consumers regarding quality assurance programs and the assistance available for consumers with quality assurance problems. Requires the Secretary to issue regulations which impose sanctions against agencies and providers failing to comply with this Act. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on January 1 of each year regarding the availability, adequacy, and use of sanctions. Requires the Secretary to develop incentives to contractor compliance with title XXI participation conditions, including an annual directory of home care agencies having a consistent record of compliance with such conditions. Directs the Secretary to: (1) encourage States to develop home care provider licensing and certification policies; and (2) issue a biennial report on State implementation of such policies. Establishes a Home Care Quality Assurance Council with which the Secretary must consult in implementing and administering title XXI of the Social Security Act. Directs the Secretary to award grants for home care agency and provider training programs and to furnish States and home health agencies and providers with training materials. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct, and issue a report regarding, studies on home care quality assurance measures; and (2) report to the Congress on January 1 of each year regarding the nature and performance during the preceding fiscal year of the home care quality assurance system. Authorizes appropriations from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to carry out title XXI. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations by 1988 for implementing title XXI. Permits disabled individuals to purchase part A (Hospital Insurance) Medicare coverage during the 24-month waiting period preceding their entitlement to such coverage. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to subject all of an individual's wages and self-employment income to the Hospital Insurance tax.

Bill· HRH.R. 2750 (100th)open

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that change-of-address order forms submitted to the Postal Service may be furnished to the appropriate State authority for purposes relating to voter registration.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1987

Directs the Postal Service to establish a program under which change-of-address forms may be transmitted to appropriate State election authorities for voter registration purposes. Directs the Postal Service to prescribe regulations under which a State may participate in such program. Authorizes appropriations.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 208 (100th)referred

A resolution to provide that it shall not be in order in the House to consider any measure providing assistance for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance until after the House and Senate special Select Committees investigating the Iran-Contra matter have filed their final reports.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1987

States that it shall not be in order for the House of Representatives to consider any legislation which would provide for assistance for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance or any report from the Committee on Rules on any rule or order of business waiving this resolution until after the House Select Committee To Investigate Covert Arms Transactions With Iran and the Senate Select Committee on Secret Military Assistance to Iran and the Nicaraguan Opposition have reported the final results of their investigation and study to their respective Houses.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 146 (100th)referred

A concurrent resolution supporting the intiative of President Oscar Arias Sanchez of Costa Rica to end armed conflict in Central America and encouraging the participation of all regional states in a timely meeting to pursue a negotiated settlement of the conflict in Central America.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1987

States that the Congress: (1) congratulates President Oscar Arias Sanchez of Costa Rica on the contribution he has made by his initiative toward ending armed conflict, and reinforcing democracy, in Central America; and (2) supports the purpose of the initiative and urging all Central American countries to actively participate in a rescheduled summit meeting to discuss the initiative and to cooperate in the effort to reach a negotiated settlement of the conflict in Central America.

Bill· HRH.R. 2724 (100th)open

Refuge Wildlife Protection Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1987

Refuge Wildlife Protection Act of 1987 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act to require that any wildlife management or other activity which affects wildlife in any area of the System be conducted in the most humane manner possible. Permits the Secretary of the Interior to authorize any killing of a member of a wildlife species within any area of the System, based upon evidence that such killing is necessary for the health and habitat of wildlife species within the area, to protect public health and safety, and that non-lethal management alternatives are not available. Requires the Secretary to provide the scientific information upon which the authorization is based as well as details such as the numbers to be killed. Authorizes public hearings on such decisions unless an emergency exists. Authorizes the Secretary to contract out such killing. Authorizes the Secretary to donate the carcass to a charitable organization for a charitable purpose.

Bill· HRH.R. 2717 (100th)open

Federal Election Campaign Amendments of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1987

Federal Election Campaign Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for voluntary expenditure limitations and partial public financing for House of Representatives general elections. Sets forth eligibility requirements for public financing, including that a candidate: (1) has not and will not make expenditures in excess of limitations; (2) has not and will not accept contributions in excess of limitations; (3) will deposit all payments in a separate checking account; (4) will furnish campaign records, evidence of contributions, and other appropriate information to the Federal Election Commission; and (5) will cooperate in any audit and examination conducted by the Commission. Requires eligible candidates to certify to the Commission that: (1) during the period beginning on January 1 of the calendar year preceding the year of a general election, such candidate and the authorized committees of the candidate have received contributions aggregating ten percent of the spending limitation; (2) 80 percent of such contributions have come from individuals residing in the candidate's State; and (3) at least one other candidate has qualified for the ballot. Makes special rules for special elections. Provides that a contribution may not be counted unless: (1) it is made on a written instrument identifying the person making the contribution; (2) it is not considered a contribution by an intermediary or conduit; (3) it is made by an individual and does not exceed the aggregate of $250; and (4) it was received after January 1 of the year preceding the election. Makes special rules for special elections. Prohibits candidates who receive payments from spending more than $40,000 from personal funds during the election cycle. Prohibits such candidates from spending more than $400,000 in the aggregate during the election cycle, or additional expenditures of not more than $150,000 in a primary runoff election. Declares that if independent expenditures are made during an election cycle in opposition to an eligible candidate, or for the opponent of a eligible candidate, which exceed $10,000, the eligible candidate may make additional expenditures above the spending limit in an equal amount. Entitles eligible candidates to: (1) matching payments up to 50 percent of the spending limit in amounts equal to contributions from individuals, not given through intermediaries or conduits, in amounts of $250 or less; (2) additional payments when $10,000 or more of independent expenditures are made in the general election in opposition to, or on behalf of an opponent of, such candidate; (3) additional payments if any candidate in the general election receives contributions or makes expenditures in excess of limitations; and (4) reduced rates for mailings made during the general election period. Declares that payments to eligible candidates may only be used to defray expenditures incurred with respect to the general election period. Requires the Commission to certify the eligibility of a candidate to the Secretary of the Treasury for payments under this Act. Directs the Secretary to maintain the House of Representatives Election Campaign Account in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to make payments of certified amounts. Requires the Commission, after each general election, to audit ten percent of the eligible candidates by random selection. Requires the Commission to audit each eligible candidate after a special election. Provides for candidates to repay the Commission for excess expenditures. Provides for judicial review of Commission actions by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and for the Commission to participate in judicial proceedings. Directs the Commission to report to the House of Representatives after each election setting forth: (1) expenditures made by the candidates and their authorized committees; (2) payments made by the Commission; (3) the amounts of any repayments; and (4) the balance in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and any account maintained in such Fund. Authorizes appropriations. Requires each candidate to file a declaration with the Commission on whether or not such candidate intends to make expenditures in excess of limitations. Requires each candidate who is not an eligible candidate and who receives aggregate contributions or makes aggregate expenditures which would exceed the spending limits to report to the Commission within a specified time schedule. Directs the Commission to notify each eligible candidate about such report and certify to the Secretary any additional payments to which an eligible candidate is entitled. Authorizes the Commission to make its own determinations on whether or not a candidate has exceeded spending limitations. Requires any person who makes independent expenditures in excess of $5,000 to report to the Commission within 24 hours after making them. Requires the Commission to notify each eligible candidate of such expenditures. Requires, when two or more persons make an independent expenditure in coordination, consultation, or concert with regard to a House election, that each person report to the Commission when such amount exceeds $5,000. Requires each political committee which maintains a separate account for activities in non-Federal elections to file with the Commission reports of funds received into and disbursements made from such account for activities which may influence an election to a Federal office. Describes such activities as: (1) voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives; (2) general public political advertising; and (3) any other activities which require an allocation of costs between a political committee's Federal and non-Federal accounts. Prohibits a person other than a multicandidate political committee from making contributions to a House candidate in excess of $2,000 with respect to a single election cycle. Revises the total amount of contributions a multicandidate political committee may make: (1) to a candidate for the House to $5,000 per election and $10,000 per election cycle; and (2) to the political committees of a national political party from $15,000 to $30,000 in a calendar year. Applies the limitations on expenditures by national party committees to general public political advertising which clearly identifies by name an individual who is, or is seeking nomination to be, a candidate in the general election for President, Senator, or Representative. Declares that such limitations do not apply to direct mail communications designed primarily for fundraising purposes which only make incidental reference to Federal candidates. Prohibits a candidate for the House from accepting any contribution from a nonparty multicandidate political committee with respect to an election cycle which exceeds $100,000 ($125,000 if at least two candidates qualify for the primary and the general election). Limits such contributions to $40,000 for any primary runoff election. Prohibits a candidate for Federal office from establishing, maintaining, or controlling a political committee, other than the candidate's authorized committees or a committee of a political party. Provides for the accountability of contributions made by intermediaries or conduits. Describes when an independent expenditure is not an independent expenditure if there is any type of arrangement, coordination, direction, advice, or counseling directly or indirectly between a candidate and the person making the expenditure. Requires, when independent expenditures are made for television broadcast communications, that a statement appear continuously during such broadcast showing the name of the person or committee making such expenditure. Requires any type of general public print communication paid for by independent expenditure to include such a statement, plus a statement that the cost of presenting such statement is not subject to contribution limits. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount an individual may designate to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund from $1 to $2 (and in the case of joint returns, from $2 to $4). Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require House candidates, in order to qualify for special broadcast rates, to be clearly identifiable during substantial portion of the time of broadcast.

Bill· HRH.R. 2709 (100th)open

A bill to delay until October 1, 1988, implementation of a Department of Defense proposal under which, in determining the suitability of individuals for enlistment in the Armed Forces, individuals with college credit or a traditional locally issued high school diploma would be considered more favorably than individuals with high school diplomas from alternative means.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1987

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from implementing, before October 1, 1988, a program recommended by a Department of Defense Work Group under which, in considering the relative desirability applicants for enlistment in the armed forces, those applicants with college credit or traditional high school diplomas are to be preferred over those receiving high school diplomas through alternative means.

Bill· HRH.R. 2690 (100th)referred

White House Conference on Small Business Authorization Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1987

White House Conference on Small Business Authorization Act - Calls upon the President to conduct a National White House Conference on Small Business once every four years to: (1) increase public awareness of the contributions of small business; (2) identify small business problems; (3) examine the status of minority and women small business owners; (4) assist small business in carrying out its role as the Nation's job creator; (5) develop specific recommendations for executive and legislative action; and (6) review the status of recommendations adopted at the preceding Conference. Authorizes and directs Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to provide support and assistance to the planning of such Conferences. Requires a final report of each Conference, within six months from the date a Conference is convened, to be submitted to the President and the Congress. Requires the Small Business Administration to report annually to the Congress for the next three years following the submission of the final report of the Conference. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 316 (100th)open

A joint resolution designating the period beginning on July 13, 1987, and ending on July 26, 1987, as "United States Olympic Festival-1987 Celebration", and designating July 17, 1987, as "United States Olympic Festival-1987 Day".

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1987

Designates the two week period of July 13 through July 26, 1987, as United States Olympic Festival-1987 Celebration. Designates July 17, 1987, as United States Olympic Festival-1987 Day.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 189 (100th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not assist directly or indirectly groups engaging in an insurgency or other act of rebellion against the Government of Nicaragua if such groups engage in the illegal traffic in drugs and that certain congressional committees should continue to investigate reports of such traffic.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1987

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.S. Government should not assist any group engaging in an insurgency against the Government of Nicaragua if a congressional committee finds that such group, or a member of such group, engages in, or at any time, has engaged in the illegal traffic in drugs; and (2) the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House should continue to investigate reports that such groups have dealt in illicit drugs.

Bill· HRH.R. 2626 (100th)referred

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Education, Information, Risk Reduction, Training, Prevention, Treatment, Care, and Research Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1987

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Education, Information, Risk Reduction, Training, Prevention, Treatment, Care, and Research Act of 1987 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to create a new title on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control (Director), to prepare and transmit to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a comprehensive national plan containing specified elements relating to education, information, and risk reduction activities concerning AIDS. Directs the Secretary to submit to the committees each year for the next ten years a revision of the plan. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director, to make grants to States for the development, implementation, or expansion of State plans for education, information, risk reduction, and other activities relating to AIDS. Requires States, in order to receive grants, to submit an application with specified contents. Directs the Secretary to provide technical assistance to States relating to these grants. Directs the Secretary to make grants to local governments and public and private nonprofit entities for development, establishment, or expansion of programs for targeted education, information, and risk reduction activities relating to AIDS. Directs the Secretary to give grant priority to activities directed toward individuals at highest risk of becoming infected with the acquired immunodeficiency virus. Prohibits grants from being made unless an application with specified contents is submitted. Directs the Secretary to give preference to community-based organizations which are located in, have a history of service in, and will serve specified areas. States that the Secretary may review the content of any educational or information materials developed with grants only for scientific and factual validity. Directs the Secretary to establish a program of fellowships at the Centers for Disease Control for the training of individuals to develop skills in epidemiology, surveillance, testing, counseling, education, information, laboratory analysis, and risk reduction relating to AIDS. Declares that individuals receiving fellowships shall not be counted in determining the number of full time equivalent employees of the Department of Health and Human Services for specified purposes. Directs the Secretary to make grants to international organizations concerned with public health for: (1) programs of education, information, and risk reduction relating to AIDS; (2) projects to train individuals to develop skills and technical expertise regarding AIDS; and (3) epidemiological research relating to AIDS. Directs the Secretary to inform the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development of grants made under this provision. Prohibits grants from being made unless an application is submitted. Requires that not less than 50 percent of the grants be made through the World Health Organization and, in the Western Hemisphere, through the Pan American Health Organization. Requires grants to be in furtherance of the global strategy of the World Health Organization Special Programme on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990 for grants to States, for grants to local governments and public and private nonprofit entities, for fellowships at the Centers for Disease Control, and for grants to international organizations. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities for the development, establishment, or expansion in a service area of networks of comprehensive medical services for individuals who have AIDS or who are infected with the virus. Requires networks to provide: (1) comprehensive services, or referrals to comprehensive services, for such individuals, including specified services; and (2) continuing education for health care personnel involved in the delivery of services to individuals infected with the virus. Specifies allowed and prohibited uses of grants. Prohibits making grants unless an application with specified contents is submitted. Requires entities applying for a grant, prior to applying, to establish a network advisory committee to assist in development of grant applications, provide support for the development, establishment, or expansion of the network, and monitor the implementation of, and the services provided through, the network. Directs the Secretary, in making grants, to give priority to specified types of applicants. Directs the Secretary to make at least one grant each fiscal year to an applicant in each service area in which there is a high incidence of children who are infected with the virus. States criteria for selecting such applicant. Directs the Secretary to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities for projects to demonstrate innovative models for cost-effective delivery of health services to individuals with AIDS. Requires projects supported with such grants to provide for the delivery of health services in conjunction with the comprehensive medical services networks. Prohibits making grants unless an application with specified contents is submitted. Authorizes appropriations for comprehensive medical service networks and for innovative models for cost-effective delivery of health services for FY 1988 through 1990. Directs the Secretary, through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to make grants to public and private nonprofit entities for the development, establishment, or expansion of programs to: (1) provide long-term counseling to individuals who have AIDS or who have tested positively for the presence of antibodies to the virus; and (2) conduct evaluations of the effectiveness of such counseling. Specifies purposes for which grants may be used. Prohibits making grants unless an application with specified contents is submitted. Directs the Secretary, in making grants, to give priority to entities based at, or having relationships with, entities providing comprehensive health services to individuals who have AIDS or who are infected with the virus. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Directs the Secretary, through the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, to make grants to public and nonprofit private agencies for the study of, and projects for the demonstration of, effective methods, with regard to intravenous drug abusers, to reduce the transmission of the virus and provide treatment to individuals who have AIDS or who are infected with the virus. Prohibits making grants unless an application with specified contents is submitted. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Amends title IV (National Research Institutes) of the Public Health Service Act to create the National Program on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, consisting of: (1) a research program on AIDS, including a research program relating to the prevention of AIDS; (2) demonstration, education, and other programs for the detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of AIDS and for the provision of counseling concerning AIDS. Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to designate one of the Directors of the national research institutes as the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Coordinator. Makes the AIDS Coordinator responsible for administration of the Program. Directs the AIDS Coordinator to develop and implement a plan for NIH to expedite the award of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements by any agency of NIH for projects relating to AIDS, including projects initiated by investigators not in response to any solicitation for proposals. Requires the plan to provide, in the case of applications made in response to solicitations for proposals, for making of awards or disapproval of applications within six months after the date on which a solicitation is issued. Directs the AIDS Coordinator, in conjunction with the Directors of the national research institutes and in consultation with the National Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Advisory Board (Advisory Board), to promote cooperation between specified agencies in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of AIDS. Directs the AIDS Coordinator to prepare and transmit to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report with specified contents. Directs the AIDS Coordinator to expand clinical trials of treatments and therapies for AIDS and infection with the virus. Authorizes the AIDS Coordinator to: (1) establish or support the large-scale production or distribution of specialized biological materials or other therapeutic substances for research relating to AIDS and set standards of safety and care for persons using such materials; (2) support, in consultation with the Advisory Board, research relating to AIDS outside the United States in certain circumstances, collaborative research involving American and foreign participants, the training of American scientists abroad and foreign scientists in the United States, and programs of education and training, including education and laboratory and clinical research training; (3) encourage and coordinate research relating to AIDS by industrial concerns in certain circumstances and provide for the exchange of information between Federal agencies and private entities involved in specified ways with therapies and vaccines for AIDS; (4) acquire, improve, repair, operate, and maintain, in consultation with the Advisory Board, laboratories and other real and personal property, make grants for the renovation of facilities, and lease certain spaces for a limited period; (5) enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to expedite and coordinate research relating to AIDS; and (6) maintain and operate the International Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Research Data Bank. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the AIDS Coordinator, to establish in NIH a National Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Advisory Board to: (1) review and evaluate the implementation of the Program; (2) advise and make recommendations to the Congress, the Secretary, the Director of NIH, the AIDS Coordinator, and the heads of other Federal agencies; and (3) maintain liaisons with other advisory bodies and key non-Federal entities involved with the control of AIDS. Requires the Advisory Board to prepare an annual report for the AIDS Coordinator describing the Advisory Board's activities and making recommendations regarding the Program. Authorizes the Director of the Institute to enter into cooperative agreements with and make grants to public or private nonprofit entities for planning, establishing, or strengthening, and providing basic operating support for, centers for basic and clinical research into, and training in, advanced diagnostic, prevention, and treatment methods for AIDS. Specifies permitted uses for Federal payments under a cooperative agreement or grant. Limits support of a center to five years, subject to extension for periods of up to five years, if recommended by a peer review group. Requires, in the Institute, appointment of an Associate Director for Prevention to coordinate and promote the programs in the Institute concerning the prevention of infectious diseases, including AIDS. Directs the Associate Director for Prevention to prepare, for inclusion in a biennial report required by existing law, a description of the prevention activities of the Institute. Requires the Director of the Institute to establish a virus and serum bank in which all human immunodeficiency virus serotypes and serum are available to qualified investigators. States that AIDS is included within the scope of the purpose of the National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to make awards, under existing provisions for National Research Service Awards, for the training of individuals to participate in national research efforts relating to AIDS. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, or the Administrator of General Services to respond to any priority request made by the AIDS Coordinator of the NIH within 14 calendar days.

Bill· HRH.R. 2586 (100th)open

Retirement and Survivor Annuities for Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrates Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1987

Retirement and Survivor Annuities for Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrates Act of 1987 - Establishes a new retirement system for bankruptcy judges and magistrates with 14 or more years of service, or at least eight years of service, upon attaining age 65. Entitles a bankruptcy judge or magistrate who has served at least five years to disability retirement. Provides for cost-of-living adjustments in such retirement system. Requires each bankruptcy judge or magistrate who elects an annuity under this Act to notify the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Declares that such judge or magistrate shall not be entitled to an annuity under the civil service systems. Declares this Act applicable to service on or after October 1, 1979. Establishes transition provisions for incumbent judges and magistrates. Provides survivors' annuities for bankruptcy judges, magistrates, and incumbents. Authorizes the recall of retired bankruptcy judges and magistrates into service.

Bill· HRH.R. 2578 (100th)referred

Foreign Ownership of United States Banks Limitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1987

Foreign Ownership of United States Banks Limitation Act - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require the appropriate Federal banking agency to disapprove any proposed acquisition of an insured bank by a prohibited foreign national. States that such foreign national may be: (1) any country that appears on the list of controlled countries (which includes communist countries) of the Export Administration Act of 1979; (2) any national, agency, or instrumentality of such a country; or (3) any person who such Federal banking agency has reason to believe is an agent of such country, national, agency, or instrumentality. Requires a proposed acquirer of an insured bank to notify such Federal banking agency of the acquirer's nationality. Imposes a criminal penalty for willful failure to provide such information. Extends from 60 to 90 days the period for issuing a notice of disapproval if such Federal banking agency has reason to believe that the proposed acquisition may result in the ownership or control of an insured bank by a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the responsible Federal banking agency from approving a proposed merger or consolidation of an insured bank if the responsible agency has reason to believe that the resulting bank would be owned or controlled by such a prohibited foreign national. Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to prohibit the Federal Reserve Board from approving any acquisition, merger, or consolidation which the Federal Reserve Board has reason to believe would result in the ownership or control of a bank by a prohibited foreign national. Extends for 90 days the period for issuing notice of disapproval if the agency has reason to believe that the proposed acquisition may result in the ownership or control of an insured bank by such a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the Comptroller of the Currency from issuing a certificate of banking authority to any national banking association which the Comptroller has reason to believe is owned or controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the Comptroller from approving the conversion of any bank if the Comptroller has reason to believe that the bank is owned or controlled by any such prohibited foreign national. Amends the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve Board from approving an application to become a member of the Federal Reserve System by a bank which the Board has reason to believe is owned or controlled by any such prohibited foreign national. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to prohibit approval by the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of an application for insurance by any bank if such bank is owned or controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Requires the appropriate Federal banking agency to require each insured bank to include in the first report of condition filed by such bank after enactment of this Act the nationality of any person who controls such bank. Amends the National Housing Act to require the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC) to disapprove any proposed acquisition if the FSLIC has reason to believe that the proposed acquisition would result in ownership or control of an institution by a prohibited foreign national. Requires a proposed acquirer of a depository institution to notify the FSLIC of the acquirer's nationality. Imposes a criminal penalty for willful failure to provide such information. Extends from 60 to 90 days the period for issuing a notice of disapproval if the FSLIC has reason to believe that the proposed acquisition may result in the ownership or control of an insured institution by such a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the FSLIC from approving any acquisition that would result in the ownership or control of any savings and loan holding company, insured institution, or uninsured institution by a prohibited foreign national. Amends the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933 to prohibit the Federal Home Loan Bank Board from granting a charter if the grant of such charter would result in the control of an institution by a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the conversion of any association that is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank, any Federal savings and loan association, any Federal savings bank, or any State-chartered savings bank into certain types of institutions if, after such conversion, such resulting institution would be controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Prohibits the FDIC from approving certain mergers and consolidations if the FDIC has reason to believe that the resulting bank, association, or institution would be owned or controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Amends the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to prohibit any building and loan association, savings and loan association, cooperative bank, homestead association, insurance company, or savings bank from becoming a member of, or a non-member borrower of, a Federal Home Loan Bank if such institution is controlled by a prohibited foreign national. Requires the Federal Home Loan Bank Board and the FSLIC to require each institution that is required to file reports of conditions with such Board or FSLIC to include in the first such report filed after enactment of this Act the nationality of any person who controls such institution.

Bill· HRH.R. 2517 (100th)open

A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the hazards associated with municipal incinerator ash, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1987

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and promulgate criteria and testing procedures for identifying municipal incinerator bottom and fly ash controlled by flue gas emissions control equipment which presents a substantial hazard to human health or the environment. Requires such criteria and procedures to determine leaching, total chemical analysis, respirability, and toxicity. Requires owners or operators of each such unit to separately test the bottom and fly ash, if possible. Requires that test results be kept and submitted to the Administrator, or the State if it is administering an authorized program. Directs the Administrator to promulgate and revise treatment standards to reduce the hazards associated with such ash, including the migration of hazardous constituents. Requires permits for new and existing treatment facilities which include management plans describing methods of testing, dispersion prevention methods, employee protection methods, and handling methods. Requires all municipal waste combustion units to comply with this Act. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance. Authorizes States to administer and enforce an Administrator-approved program. Authorizes citizen suits for violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2516 (100th)open

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to control emissions of certain air pollutants from municipal waste incinerators.

United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1987

Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate performance standards for emissions of specified air pollutants, including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and lead, from new or modified municipal waste combustion units. Requires such standards to reflect the greatest degree of emission limitation achieved in practice by similar units or contained in a State implementation plan. Makes specified technologies available, including spray dry scrubbers source separation, and wet flue gas denitrification. Requires initial standards to be promulgated within 12 months, in effect within 18 months, and reviewed every five years. Requires jurisdictions served by the municipal combustion unit to have an enforceable solid waste management plan before a State program may issue a permit for a new or modified unit. Requires such plan to reflect the operation of the new or modified unit. Sets a standard of emissions equivalent to that achieved by the five lowest emitting units should the Administrator fail to promulgate a standard for any of the specified pollutants. Directs the Administrator to promulgate regulations requiring existing units to meet the emissions standards promulgated under this Act according to a timetable which requires compliance at least within six years. Requires owners or operators of municipal waste combustion units to monitor emissions at the point such emissions move into the ambient air and at other points as necessary to protect human health and the environment. Sets monitoring standards, including continuous and periodic monitoring. Requires the Administrator to establish operating and maintenance requirements for all units. Directs the Administrator to establish a model State program for the training and certification of municipal waste incinerator personnel. Requires operating personnel to pass such training or be certified by an authorized State program. Requires unit permits to be terminated five years after their issuance unless the Administrator or an authorized State certifies such unit's compliance with emissions requirements. Permits States to submit for Administrator approval a State program of enforcement, treating the State as the enforcing entity under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to withdraw such authority if the State is not adequately enforcing these requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 2522 (100th)referred

A bill to prohibit private assistance for military or paramilitary operations in a foreign country if the Congress has prohibited the use of covert assistance for such operations.

United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1987

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any person from engaging in, or furnishing money, goods, or services with the intent of assisting any group to engage in, military or paramilitary operations in a foreign country if there is a statutory prohibition against U.S. covert assistance to military or paramilitary operations in that country.

Bill· HRH.R. 2435 (100th)open

Agricultural Mortgage Marketing Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1987

Agricultural Mortgage Marketing Act of 1987 - Amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to establish as a federally-chartered institution of the Farm Credit System (System) the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Corporation). States that the Corporation shall not be liable for the debts of any other System institutions. Directs the Corporation to provide a secondary agricultural mortgage market by: (1) developing uniform underwriting, security appraisal, and repayment standards; (2) determining the eligibility of agricultural mortgage marketing facilities to contract with the Corporation for credit enhancement of specific mortgage pools; and (3) providing credit enhancement to assure repayment of principal and interest on pools of qualified agricultural mortgage loans. Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) the Board of Directors; (2) operating powers; (3) stock; (4) agricultural mortgage marketing facility certification (including revocation); (5) credit enhancement of qualified agricultural mortgage loans; (6) the required ten-percent contribution reserve (including distributions of any earnings on such reserve and loss allocation); (7) standards for qualified agricultural mortgage loans; (8) credit enhancement (including fees and limitations on liability); (9) Corporation regulation (including an annual report); and (10) exemption from Federal and State securities laws under specified conditions (including authorized investments).

Bill· HRH.R. 2405 (100th)referred

Family Opportunities for Child Care Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1987

Family Opportunities for Child Care Act of 1987 - Establishes programs to provide recipients of aid to families with dependent children with affordable quality child care services while they participate in education, training, and employment programs. Directs the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to allot to each State from appropriated funds an amount based on the State's proportion of the number of children receiving aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) nationwide. Requires, as a condition for fund eligibility, that a State provide an increasing percentage of matching funds from non-Federal sources in each succeeding fiscal year of fund allotment, to a maximum of 50 percent for the fourth year and thereafter. Limits administrative costs to ten percent of funds received. Earmarks a minimum percentage of administrative funds for information and referral services to AFDC recipients. Requires, as a condition for eligibility, that a State submit to the Secretary a plan for a given fiscal year. Details the obligatory contents of such a plan, including: (1) provision for the designation of a State agency to carry out the relevant functions and duties; (2) assurances that the State will perform certain need assessment, coordination of programs, and resource and referral activities; (3) an agreement as to recipient priorities in the event of inadequate funding; (4) an agreement as to services the State will pay for when adequate resources are provided; (5) certification that public comment about the plan has been solicited; (6) agreement as to priorities in the awarding of contracts to certain service providers, such as those providing care on an extended-day full-year basis; and (7) agreements to submit required reports and to correct and evaluate data. Requires the Secretary to assess a State plan within 45 days of its receipt. Prohibits disapproval of a plan unless the Secretary has provided to the State notice of any deficiencies and an opportunity to correct them. Directs the Secretary to make grants to States to carry out approved plans. Provides for: (1) recordkeeping by States and their contract partners; (2) compliance audits of funds received for child care services under this Act; (3) the revocation of a State plan in the event of substantial violations of this Act; (4) the repayment to the Federal Government of misspent funds; and (5) mandatory investigation by the Secretary, under certain circumstances, of possible noncompliance with this Act or with a State plan. Permits the Secretary to terminate a grant if, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the record, the Secretary determines that a State did not comply with this Act or with its plan. Requires State repayment of misspent funds in such cases. Requires each recipient State to submit to the Secretary an annual report describing and evaluating the activities it carried out under this Act. Establishes a child care demonstration program under which the Secretary shall make grants to public and private entities that operate various child care facilities in order to increase the supply of affordable quality child care services that will enable AFDC recipients to participate in education, training, and employment programs. Instructs the Secretary, in making grants, to give special consideration to proposals that emphasize serving the child care needs of qualified young parents targeted under this Act. Sets forth required grant application contents. Directs the Secretary to establish a National Commission on Child Care and Work (Commission) to: (1) coordinate Federal education, training, and employment programs with Federally-assisted child care services; and (2) assess the nationwide need for child care services as it relates to employment. Mandates that the Commission: (1) make recommendations with respect to Federal child care policies and programs related to employment; (2) review and evaluate existing policies to determine their effectiveness; (3) identify arrangements that increase the supply of quality child care services through private-public partnerships; (4) collect and disseminate information about the availability of affordable child care services; and (5) conduct studies and public forums concerning the needs of working adults for child care services. Requires the Commission, by August 1, 1991, to submit to the President and to specified congressional leadership a report on its findings and conclusions, including recommendations for appropriate legislative and administrative action. Terminates the Commission 60 days following the submission of its report. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 2327 (100th)open

Veterans' Administration Beneficiary Travel, Quality assurance, and Readjustment Counseling Amendments of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1987

Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to direct (current law authorizes) the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to pay travel expenses of certain veterans and their eligible dependents to or from a Veterans Administration facility or other authorized place in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, or medical treatment or care. Defines those veterans entitled to such payment, including: (1) those veterans financially unable to meet such travel costs; and (2) those veterans unable to bear the cost of special transportation necessitated due to a medical disability. Limits such payments in the case of travel by a privately-owned vehicle to the cost of similar public transportation for such travel. Limits such payment to the actual cost incurred for such travel.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 118 (100th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to relations between Vietnam and the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1987

Declares that the President should designate and send to Vietnam a special presidential representative to negotiate with the Government of Vietnam for: (1) an agreement for the resolution of all outstanding humanitarian issues between the two countries; and (2) an agreement for establishment of technical resolution offices in the capitals of both countries to implement the agreement on humanitarian issues.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 116 (100th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to denial of the rights to travel and emigrate by the Socialist Republic of Romania, noting the effects of that denial in preventing the reunification of families such as the family of Napoleon Fodor.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1987

Declares that: (1) the Department of State should pursue with the Government of Romania the importance of permitting the reunification of families such as the family of Napoleon Fodor and of respecting the right of individuals to travel or emigrate from Romania; (2) Romania should cease to place barriers against the reunification of families and the right to travel and emigrate; and (3) Romania should give urgent consideration to such matters before the renewal of the Most-Favored-Nation trade status of Romania.

Bill· HRH.R. 2260 (100th)open

A bill to direct the heads of Federal departments and agencies holding records concerning reported live sightings of American military personnel classified as prisoners of war or missing in action in Southeast Asia to make such records available to the public.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Directs the head of each Federal department or agency holding records relating to sightings of U.S. military personnel in Southeast Asia since 1973 to make available to the public, within 30 days after the enactment of this Act, all such records. Provides exceptions to such disclosures for information revealing intelligence sources and methods or the names of such personnel.

Law· HRH.R. 2249 (100th)enacted

A bill to change the title of employees designated by the Librarian of Congress for police duty and to make the rank structure and pay for such employees the same as the rank structure and pay for the Capitol Police.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Authorizes the Librarian of Congress to designate employees of the Library of Congress as police for duty with respect to the Library buildings and adjacent streets. Requires the rank structure and pay for such employees to be the same as that for the Capitol Police.

Bill· HRH.R. 2252 (100th)open

Thrift Institution Forbearance Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Thrift Institution Forbearance Act - Amends the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933, the National Housing Act, and the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to allow capital forbearance for thrift institutions with a net worth of 0.5 percent or more if the association's weak capital condition is due to: (1) losses on loans made in an area adversely affected by economic conditions; or (2) losses on loans made by a minority association 50 percent or more of whose loan assets are minority loans and 50 percent or more of whose loans are construction or permanent loans for one to four family residences. Requires that such an association must submit a plan to increase its capital in order to be eligible for such forbearance and that its weak capital condition must not be the result of imprudent operating practices. Allows a similar forbearance for institutions with a net worth of less than 0.5 percent upon the institution's request if the appropriate regulatory agency determines that the institution's weak financial condition is based on such loan losses and that the institution has reasonable prospects of returning to a satisfactory capital level.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 115 (100th)passed

A concurrent resolution providing for participation by delegations of members of both Houses of Congress in ceremonies to be held in April 1989 in New York City marking the 200th anniversaries of the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States, the inauguration of President George Washington, and the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Provides for the appointment of a delegation of Members of Congress to participate in ceremonies to be held in New York City in April 1989 commemorating the 200th anniversaries of: (1) the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States; (2) the inauguration of George Washington as the first President; and (3) the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Invites the President to join the delegation in participating in the ceremonies.