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Rep. Whalen, Charles W., Jr. [R-OH-3]

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Bill· HRH.R. 14311 (95th)referred

A bill to require the establishment, on the basis of the decennial census, of congressional districts that are contiguous and compact and that meet certain other requirements, in order to insure fair and effective representation.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1978

Specifies that each State entitled to more than one Representative in the 99th Congress or any subsequent Congress shall establish a number of districts equal to the number of Representatives to which that State is entitled. Directs the districts to be established as soon as practicable after the latest decennial census, but in no case later than three years. Sets forth the standards for establishing districts in order to insure fair and effective representation in the House of Representatives. Declares that any State legislature may establish by law standards for establishing fair and effective districts. Sets forth judicial procedures to insure compliance with this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 14288 (95th)referred

Individual Privacy Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1978

Individual Privacy Protection Act - Establishes criminal penalties for anyone who, acting under color of law and not incident to a lawful arrest, seeks evidence from a person other than through a subpoena duces tecum which such person has the opportunity to contest in a prior court proceeding. Permits issuance of a search warrant instead of a subpoena duces tecum only if a court finds probable cause to believe that: (1) the person in possession, custody, or control of the evidence has committed or is committing the crime to which the evidence relates; or (2) use of the subpoena duces tecum would lead to the destruction, concealment, or alteration of such evidence. Makes the fruits of such illegal searches and seizures inadmissible in any criminal proceeding. Creates a civil action in an appropriate United States district court for persons aggrieved by violations of this Act, without regard to diversity of citizenship or the amount in controversy. Authorizes a court to award such persons appropriate relief, including general damages, equitable or declaratory relief, punitive damages up to $100,000, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 729 (95th)referred

A resolution in support of the United Nations Security Council plan for the independence of Namibia.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1978

Expresses the sense of Congress that the settlement plan for Namibia adopted by the United Nations Security Council has the greatest potential to be a peaceful, internationally acceptable settlement. Calls upon all Namibian political parties to support the settlement plan to facilitate the formation of an independent state. Calls upon the Government of the Republic of South Africa to: (1) reassess its decision to reject the proposed settlement plan; and (2) seek to resolve the remaining differences with the plan for Namibian independence.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 719 (95th)referred

A resolution commending President Carter of the United States, President Sadat of Egypt, and Prime Minister Begin of Israel for the courageous steps they have taken to resolve the differences between Egypt and Israel and to bring about a comprehensive, just, and durable peace in the Middle East.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1978

Commends President Carter, President Sadat, and Prime Minister Begin for their efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. Expresses the sense of Congress that the agreements reached at the Camp David Summit: (1) provide the basis for peace treaties among the parties to the Arab-Israeli conflict; and (2) the United States should continue to pursue further direct peace talks among parties in the Middle East.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 720 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing the concern of the Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as Crossroads and urging the Government of the Republic of South Africa to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads and to recognize the right of the residents of Crossroads to continue to live there.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1978

Expresses the concern of Congress for the safety of the residents of the South African black community known as "Crossroads." Urges the South African Government: (1) to reconsider its plan to destroy Crossroads; and (2) to recognize the right of the residents to continue to live in Crossroads.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 701 (95th)referred

A concurrent resolution relating to refugees from Cambodia.

United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1978

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should parole into the United States the 15,000 Cambodian refugees, half to come in fiscal year 1979, and half in fiscal year 1980.

Bill· HRH.R. 13764 (95th)referred

Product Liability Insurance Tax Equity Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1978

Product Liability Insurance Tax Equity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify trusts established for the payment of product liability claims as tax exempt organizations. Allows taxpayers a business income tax deduction for contributions to such trusts only to the extent they exceed the reasonable costs of product liability insurance for the deducting taxpayer.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 662 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House that the President undertake discussions with the industrialized countries with a view toward developing a common approach to the grave problems facing today's international monetary system.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1978

Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the President recognize the severity of the international monetary crisis; (2) the President undertake discussion with the other industrialized countries to develop a common approach to this crisis; and (3) the approach should focus on a long-term solution to the crisis caused by exclusive reliance on the dollar as the key international monetary reserve asset.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 661 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House that the President undertake discussions with the other industrialized countries with a view toward establishing, in cooperation with the member countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) which are in current account surplus, a major capital pool for productive investment in the developing countries.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1978

Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives that the President undertake discussions with the other industrialized countries with a view toward establishing, in cooperation with the member countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) which are in current account surplus, a major capital pool for productive investment in the developing countries.

Bill· HRH.R. 12894 (95th)referred

Comprehensive Family Planning Services, Research in Human Reproduction, and Prevention of Unwanted teenage Pregnancy Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1978

Comprehensive Family Planning Services, Research in Human Reproduction, and Prevention of Unwanted Teenage Pregnancy Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, public or nonprofit entities to assist: (1) in the establishment, maintenance and expansion of voluntary family planning projects which offer a broad range of family planning methods (including natural family planning methods) to all persons who need and desire them; (2) in the provision through such projects of comprehensive services appropriate to the needs of teenagers who are at risk of unwanted pregnancy; and (3) in the establishment and operation of demonstration projects aimed toward the alleviation of problems of infertility through counseling, referral, and medical services to persons who need and desire them. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public or nonprofit private entities and enter into contracts with public or nonprofit private entities and individuals: (1) to establish and maintain a network of community-based informational and educational services designed to help adolescents more fully understand the risks and consequences of teenage pregnancy and childbearing; and (2) to assist in developing appropriate information and educational materials for dissemination to such community-based services. Requires the Secretary to annually report a plan for achieving the purposes set forth in this Act with particular emphasis on assistance to adolescents. Authorizes the appropriation of specified amounts for fiscal years 1979 through 1981 to carry out the programs specified in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 12735 (95th)referred

Older Americans Long-Term Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1978

Older Americans Long-Term Care Act - Title I: Long-Term Care for the Elderly and the Disabled - Establishes a program of long-term comprehensive services for the elderly financed by the Federal Government and the States. Establishes within the Department of the Treasury a Federal Long-Term Care Trust Fund for such program. Requires a State to establish a State Long-Term Care Agency in order to receive funds under this Act. Requires such State agency to create within the State a system of Community Long-Term Care Centers. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth the relationship between the program established by this Act and certain programs under the Social Security Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1182 (95th)referred

A resolution relating to voluntary pooling of clerk-hire funds.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1978

Provides that where two or more Members of the House of Representatives pay the basic pay of an individual from the clerk-hire allowance of each such Member, such individual shall be considered to be on the payroll of only one such Member for purposes of determining the number of individuals employed by such Members under the clerk-hire allowance. Requires such Members to designate who shall be considered the employer for the month involved and to report such designation to the Office of Finance.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 617 (95th)referred

A resolution denouncing the assassination of Aldo Moro.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1978

Denounces the assassination of Aldo Moro as an abhorrent criminal act which deserves the fullest condemnation. Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) that the people and Government of Italy have the full confidence of the United States and should receive its full support in their efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the murder of Aldo Moro and to eliminate the campaign of terrorism; and (2) that the President should redouble United States efforts to gain international cooperation in wiping out the scourge of terrorism.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 612 (95th)referred

A resolution condemning violations of rights by the Government of the Republic of Uganda and urging the President to take certain actions with respect to those violations.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1978

Declares that the Congress strongly condemns the gross violations of human rights and other suppressive acts committed by Idi Amin and the Government of the Republic of Uganda. Urges the President to (1) support and implement measures, such as an embargo, which would effectively discourage United States support of Uganda, and (2) encourage and support international efforts to investigate and respond to conditions in that country, including economic restrictions.

Law· HRH.R. 12598 (95th)open

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1978

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979 - Title I: Department of State - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of State for fiscal year 1979 to conduct the foreign affairs of the United States for functions relating to: (1) the administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations and conferences; (3) international commissions; (4) migration and refugee assistance; and (5) increases in salary, pay, retirement, and employee benefits. Authorizes appropriations to be set aside from the above Department of State authorization under this Act for: (1) the undocumented alien program; (2) the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development; and (3) assistance for refugees settling in Isreal; and (4) assistance for refugees in Africa. Authorizes the Secretary of State to provide emergency medical assistance and dietary supplements to destitute United States citizens abroad. Authorizes the Secretary of State to consolidate administrative services with other Federal agencies if such consolidation would result in the better performance of such services. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to authorize the Secretary to establish medical treatment and health care facilities at foreign posts where sufficient personnel are employed to warrant such facilities. Requires the Secretary of State to demonstrate solar energy and other renewable energy technologies by using such energy sources in Foreign Service buildings located abroad. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Energy concerning the most viable techniques adaptable to the local resources and environmental conditions of the host country. Requires the Secretary of State to insure that projects under this Act are demonstrated to, and are available for inspection by, officials and other citizens of the host country. Directs the Secretary to give priority to projects in less developed countries. Declares it to be the sense of Congress that the President should direct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to use all means to obtain action by the General Assembly to terminate the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and the Special Unit on Palestinian Rights. Changes the position of Deputy Under Secretary of State to Under Secretary of State for Management. Establishes in the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics Matters and requires the Assistant Secretary to be responsible for the overall coordination of the role of the Department of State in the international aspects of narcotics problems. Title II: International Communication Agency - Authorizes appropriations for the International Communication Agency for fiscal year 1979, to carry out international communication, educational, cultural, and exchange programs. Renames the United States Information Agency the International Communication Agency. Title III: Board for International Broadcasting - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1979 for the Board for International Broadcasting. Prohibits funding of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) if any Communist country is permitted to use its broadcasting facilities, unless that country permits RFE/RL to use that country's broadcasting facilities on a comparable basis. Title IV: Foreign Service and Other Personnel - Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to redefine the term "Chief of mission." Sets forth provisions affecting Foreign Service employees concerning: (1) assignments to public or private nonprofit organizations; (2) career counseling; (3) orientation and language training for family members; (4) special computation of annuities for foreign service employees; (5) special allowances; (6) per diem and subsistence allowances; (7) the responsibilities of a Chief of mission; (8) detailed State Department personnel; and (9) compensatory time off at posts in foreign areas. Title V: Science, Technology, and American Diplomacy - Makes findings that: (1) the consequences of modern scientific and technological advances are of major significance in United States foreign policy; and (2) many opportunities for development in diplomacy lie in scientific and technological fields. Declares it to be the policy of the United States to maximize the benefits and to minimize the adverse consequences of science and technology in the conduct of foreign policy. Sets forth responsibilities of the President and the Secretary of State in order to achieve this policy goal, including: (1) an annual report submitted by the President to Congress; and (2) requiring the Secretary, who is directed to have primary responsibility with respect to all science and technology agreements and activities between the United States and foreign governments, to make grants and other measures to achieve the policy goal. Title VI: Commission on Proposals for a Center for Conflict Resolution - Makes findings that: (1) many conflicts are largely the results of misunderstanding and poor communication; and (2) the techniques of conflict resolution are teachable and usable. Establishes the Commission on Proposals for a Center for Conflict Resolution to study: (1) whether to establish a Center for Conflict Resolution; and (2) the application of the behavioral sciences to the peaceful resolution of disputes. Requires the Commission to issue a report to the President and to the Congress. Title VII: Institute for International Human Rights - Institute for International Human Rights Act - Establishes as an independent agency of the United States a body corporate to be known as the Institute for International Human Rights in order to promote universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Authorizes the Institute to provide assistance, primarily to nongovernmental organizations and individuals for programs that promote respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Directs the Institute to only carry out or provide assistance for activities relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms in foreign countries. Vests management of the Institute in a board of directors. Sets forth the powers of the Institute. Requires the Institute to report annually to Congress. Title VIII: Miscellaneous Provisions - Increases the annual authorization of appropriations for the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Authorizes $60,000,000 to be appropriated to the President to acquire tin metal to contribute to the buffer stock of the International Tin Council.

Bill· HRH.R. 12589 (95th)passed

A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 under the International Investment Survey Act of 1976, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1978

Amends the International Investment Survey Act of 1976 to authorize the appropriation of $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to carry out such Act (presently $1,000,000 is authorized for fiscal year 1979). Amends such Act to change to October 11, 1979 (now October 11, 1978) the date that the President is to submit the final report on the findings on the feasibility of a system to monitor foreign direct investment in rural and urban property and a nationwide land data system. Requires the President to submit an interim report not later than October 11, 1978. Transfers to the President (now the Council on International Economic Policy) the responsibility to review the results of any studies and surveys conducted under such Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 12607 (95th)referred

Product Liability Insurance Tax Equity Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1978

Product Liability Insurance Tax Equity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify trusts established for the payment of product liability claims as tax exempt organizations. Allows taxpayers a business income tax deduction for contributions to such trusts only to the extent they exceed the reasonable costs of product liability insurance for the deducting taxpayer.

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