Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]

An amendment to reduce funds for Army ammunition procurement from 2,439,000,000 dollars to 2,41,600,000 dollars and to reduce for Navy "other" procurements from 3,959,000,000 dollars to 3,933,300,000 dollars . The intent is to delete funds for procurement of binary nerve gas weapons.

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An amendment to change the requirement on reports to the Congress from every 6 months, to every 60 days; also to require reports on contributions of each participating country to the achievement of the objectives of the multinational force in Lebanon; require report on the progress during the reporting period in the training of the Lebanese armed forces; report on the level of fighting that has occurred and whether a ceasefire is in effect; a report on estimated additional cost to the U.S.; on the number of U.S. military casualties in the period; and progress in negotiations. The amendment also adds a provision in the statement of policy that "the Congress is opposed to any partition of Lebanon and the annexation of its territory by any foreign country".

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An amendment to the Hunter amendment to strike language calling for "modernization" of weapon systems when such modernization is necessary to protect the personnel operating them and substitute language permitting 'taking what steps are necessary' to protect the personnel involved.

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A substitute amendment to the Stratton amendment to add that the Stratton stipulation, that modernization and deployment of weapons for a credible U.S. nuclear deterrent not be impeded, must be consistent with the "overriding objective of negotiating an immediate, mutual, and verifiable freeze".

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An amendment to the Lent amendment to add that the on-site inspections should be made "as appropriate".

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An amendment to reduce from $2,272,500,000 to $2,157,900,000 Army procurement funds for ammunition. The intent of the amendment is to eliminate funds for binary chemical weapons.

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A substitute amendment to the Carney amendment to state that in the absence of a bilateral agreement embodying the objectives of this resolution, nothing in this resolution is to prevent the U.S. from carrying out its responsibilities under the December, 1979 NATO agreement regarding intermediate range nuclear forces.

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An amendment to the Courter substitute for the Lungren amendment to state only: "Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to supercede the treaty-making power of the President under the Constitution." It deletes the following: "And therefore nothing in this resolution shall be construed to be binding on the President or his negotiators in the formulation of strategy, instructions or positions in the conduct of the Strategic Arms Reductions Talks (START)".

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An amendment to prohibit the State Department from opening any new consulate until consulates in Turin, Italy; Salzburg, Austria; Goteborg, Sweden; Bremen, Germany; Nice, France; Mandalay, Burma; and Brisbane, Australia have been reopened.

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An amendment to strike the section which deals with SALT II and insert new language to state: "The United States shall continue to adhere to the SALT II agreement so long as the Soviet Union adheres to that agreement and so long as it is in the national security interests of the United States to continue to adhere to that agreement." The language struck had stated that the U.S. "shall promptly approve" SALT II if adequate verification capabilities were maintained.

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An amendment to increase from $2,538,000,000 to $2,738,000,000 the 1983 authorization for the Economic Support Fund.

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An amendment supporting the implementation of the World Health Organization Voluntary Code on Infant Formula.

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An amendment to increase certain funds for foreign military sales authorization and aggregate ceilings for fiscal year 1982 from 3,269,525,000 dollars to 3,544,525,000 dollars; and to increase from 51,945,000 dollars to 52,745,000 dollars funds for international military education and training.

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A substitute amendment to the Schroeder amendment. The amendment sets the aggregate limit of funds for FY '82 at 5,727,854,000 dollars. It also provides that funds for 1983 may not exceed the President's request for that year.

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An amendment to add that dairy products contributed for outside the U. S. distribution to needy persons must be coordinated with and complement other U. S. foreign assistance. To effect this coordination it is to be through a mechanism designated by the President to see that the distribution is in compliance with the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954. Such contributions are to be in addition of the level of assistance already under the 1954 Act.

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An amendment to the Stratton amendment by asking unanimous consent to change "modernization" to safety related programs" so that negotiations are provided for "vigorous research, development and safety and modernization programs" to assure U.S. levels of forces are not lower than those of the U.S.S.R.

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An amendment to the Lungren amendment to strike the text of the Lungren amendment and substitute the following: "Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to supercede the treaty-making powers of the President under the Constitution".

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An amendment to the Long (MD) amendment to authorize the programs the Long (MD) amendment appropriates funds for; provides earmarked amounts for various international organization programs; authorizes a new private sector revolving fund; and authorizes an antiterrorism assistance program.

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An amendment dealing with emergency humanitarian help for the people of Poland. The President is urged to provide the Polish people, under as favorable terms as possible, feed grains from Commodity Credit Corporation stocks or other appropriate commodities. The amendment designates up to $5,000,000 for aid to Poland.

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A joint resolution to designate March 16 of every year as "Freedom of Information Day".

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1983

Designates March 16 of each year as Freedom of Information Day.

Congressional Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Congressional Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1983 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit for contributions to candidates for the office of U.S. Representative. Limits the amount of such credit to $100 for any one qualified candidate, and $200 for all qualified candidates. Requires that such contributions be verified in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury. Prohibits a candidate from misrepresenting his eligibility for office or the eligibility of a potential contributor for the tax credit. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the use of such political tax credits not later than June 30 following each Federal election. Adds a new title to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971: "Title V: Financing of General Election Campaigns for the House of Representatives." Sets forth requirements for the qualification of candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives to receive contributions eligible for the tax credit provided by this Act. Requires a candidate to certify to the Federal Election Commission that neither he nor his authorized committee will accept any contribution or make any campaign expenditure in excess of prescribed limits. Requires further that the candidate maintain a separate accounting of contributions which qualify for the income tax credit for political contributions provided by this Act and that the candidate provide any appropriate information to the Commission for purposes of auditing or examining campaign contributions. Requires the candidate to certify the receipt of a certain amount of threshold contributions. Limits to $20,000 the amount of personal funds (from the candidate or his immediate family) that a candidate may spend in an election. Waives spending limits for eligible candidates whose opponents have exceeded applicable expenditure limits or who have otherwise failed to meet the requirements of this Act. Requires independent expenditures in excess of $5,000 to be reported to the Commission and each candidate within specified time frames. Qualifies a candidate against whom more than $5,000 in independent expenditures have been made for premium postal rates. Requires the Commission to verify upon request the eligibility of a candidate under this Act to the Secretary. Requires the Commission to conduct an examination and audit of the campaign accounts of ten percent of the qualified candidates under this Act to determine compliance with the expenditure limitations and other requirements of this Act. Empowers the Commission to bring a civil suit in U.S. district court to enforce any requirement of this Act or recover any amounts resulting from an audit of campaign expenditures. Permits private citizens to file complaints with the Commission and initiate court actions. Authorizes appropriations. Includes within the definition of "contribution" for purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 certain extensions of credit for advertising and broadcasting in excess of $1,000 for a period of more than 60 days. Limits to $90,000 (adjusted for inflation) in any calendar year the amount of contributions which candidates for U.S. Representative may accept from non-party multicandidate political committees. Specifies exceptions for candidates in general and special elections. Limits to $240,000 the expenditure amounts for such candidates. Permits candidates for the office of U.S. Representative to make expenditures independently of the campaign committee of his party in specified circumstances. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide candidates for the office of U.S. Representative with equal time in broadcast media to respond to the remarks of an opposing candidate.

A concurrent resolution condemning the action of the so-called "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus" in declaring itself to be an independent state on Cyprus on November 15, 1983.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1983

Condemns the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus for declaring itself an independent state of Cyprus and declares that such declaration should not be recognized by the United States and is inconsistent with U.S. policy.

A concurrent resolution expressing sympathy and condolence on the tragic killing of Koreans in Burma.

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1983

States that the Congress: (1) expresses its condolences to the families of the Koreans who were killed in Burma; (2) reaffirms the friendship between the people of the United States and Korea; and (3) condemns such killings and calls upon the international community to combat terrorism and punish the perpetrators of such acts.

A joint resolution designating November 12, 1983, as "Anti-Defamation League Day" in honor of the league's seventieth anniversary.

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1983

Designates November 12, 1983, as Anti-Defamation League Day in honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Anti-Defamation League of the B'nai B'rith.