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Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 149 (98th)open

A joint resolution to temporarily suspend the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture, under the milk price support program, to impose a second 50 cents per hundredweight deductions from the proceeds of the sale of all milk marketed commercially in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1983

Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from implementing before November 1, 1983, the second scheduled 50-cent milk producer assessment (otherwise effective September 1, 1983, under the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982).

Bill· SS. 1680 (98th)open

Malt Beverage Interbrand Competition Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1983

Malt Beverage Interbrand Competition Act - Declares that no antitrust law shall prohibit the importer, brewer, or trademark licensee of a trademarked malt beverage, when such beverage has substantial competition from other malt beverages in an area, from: (1) entering into an agreement granting a wholesale distributor the exclusive right to sell such beverage within any defined geographic area within a State; or (2) limiting such distributor to the sale of such beverage for ultimate resale to consumers in such area. Declares that this Act shall not affect any provision of State law.

Bill· SS. 1660 (98th)passed

Universal Telephone Service Preservation Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1983

Universal Telephone Service Preservation Act of 1983 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a system of exchange access charges in order to: (1) achieve equal treatment among all inter-local access and transport area (LATA) carriers and other customers using the services of exchange companies through direct or indirect connection; (2) assure that payments and assignments of costs relating to exchange access are carried out in a manner which is open for public examination; (3) achieve flexibility in accommodating changes in market conditions and technology; (4) establish incentives for efficient investment decisions and technological choices; and (5) ensure that exchange carriers are compensated for their costs of providing exchange access. Directs the Universal Telephone Service Joint Board (established by this Act) to establish a universal service charge schedule to insure that basic telephone service will be available at reasonable rates throughout the United States. Requires such schedule to designate universal service costs to be allocated to a Federal jurisdiction and to provide for their collection by means of a universal service charge that is payable by any interLATA carrier or any provider of interLATA services or any private system that connects directly or indirectly to any exchange carrier or any local exchange switched network used to provide basic telephone service. Entitles each exchange company qualifying for payments to 90 percent of its reasonably incurred universal service costs which are directly related to the efficient and economic provision of such service. States that universal service costs shall consist of an exchange company's costs for basic intraLATA telephone service to any points within a LATA which exceed 110 percent of the average cost of providing comparable basic intraLATA telephone service throughout the United States. Provides that, notwithstanding the above provisions, any company which qualifies for payments and whose costs for basic intraLATA telephone service to any points exceed 250 percent of the average cost of providing comparable basic intraLATA telephone service throughout the United States shall be entitled to receive 100 percent of its reasonably incurred universal service costs over 250 percent of the national average. Defines: (1) "basic telephone service" as residential service; (2) "basic intraLATA telephone service" as that portion of basic telephone service provided within a local access and transport area, including access to such service; and (3) "exchange company" as a company that offers basic telephone service and other services within one or more service areas recognized by any State regulatory commission. Authorizes the Commission to assert jurisdiction over all nontraffic sensitive subscriber loop costs to a Federal jurisdiction, in order to achieve consistency and uniformity of policy in regard to interstate and intrastate access charges. Authorizes the Commission to delegate to a State commission some or all of the Commission's authority with respect to: (1) intrastate interLATA toll service; and (2) access charges for the interconnection of exchange communications service with interstate or intrastate interLATA toll service upon a finding that such delegation would promote the purposes of this Act. Directs the Universal Telephone Service Joint Board to establish guidelines binding a State commission in the exercise of any delegated authority. Directs the Commission to establish the Universal Telephone Service Joint Board which shall be composed of five commissioners of the Commission and four commissioners nominated by the national organization of State commissions. Directs the Commission to adopt as final any decisions of the Board. Establishes a fine applicable to anyone who, with the intent to deprive any exchange company of any revenue in connection with access charges, transmits telecommunications so as to avoid accessing a local exchange in order to avoid such charges. Directs the Commission and each State regulatory authority to take action to ensure access to basic telephone lifeline service.

Bill· SS. 1646 (98th)open

An original bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1983

Title I: Treasury Department Appropriation Act, 1984 - Makes appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for FY 1984 for: (1) the Office of the Secretary; (2) the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; (3) the Bureau of Government Financial Operations; (4) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; (5) the United States Customs Service; (6) the Bureau of the Mint; (7) the Bureau of the Public Debt; (8) the Internal Revenue Service; and (9) the United States Secret Service. Makes appropriations to the Treasury Department in this Act available for uniforms or allowances, auto insurance in foreign countries, and employee health and medical services. Requires the conduct of officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Service in connection with collection of any underpayment of tax to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Prohibits the use of any funds appropriated by this Act to disqualify or issue an unfavorable advance determination letter, with respect to any tax-qualified pension plan which has vesting requirements or provides for nonforfeitable rights to benefits equal to or more stringent than 4/40. Prohibits the use of funds to implement changes shortening the time granted, or altering the mode of payment permitted, for payment of excise taxes by law or regulations in effect on January 1, 1981. Declares that no more than two percent of any appropriations in this Act for the Department of the Treasury may be transferred between such appropriations. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to declare that duties determined to be due on a liquidation or reliquidation shall be due upon that date and shall be considered delinquent unless received within 25 days. Requires interest to be paid on any amounts paid as increased or additional duties where a determination is made to reliquidate an entry. Repeals the capitalization limitation for the Capital Fund in the Office of the Secretary. Provides such sums as necessary to compensate private debt collection agencies under contract with the Secretary of the Treasury. Prohibits the use of funds to impose or assess any excise tax on the manufacture of recreational equipment in all cases where less than 50 items are manufactured or produced per annum. Prohibits the use of funds to place the United States Secret Service, the Customs Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms under the operation, oversight, or jurisdiction of the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury. Title II: Postal Service Appropriation Act, 1984 - Postal Service Appropriation Act, 1984 - Makes appropriations to the Postal Service for FY 1984 for payment to the Postal Service Fund. Title III: Executive Office Appropriations Act, 1984 - Makes appropriations to the Executive Office of the President for FY 1984 for: (1) compensation of the President; (2) the Office of Administration; (3) the White House Office; (4) the Executive Residence at the White House; (5) the official residence of the Vice President; (6) special assistance to the President; (7) the Council of Economic Advisers; (8) the Office of Policy Development; (9) the National Security Council; (10) the Office of Management and Budget; (11) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs; (12) the Office of Federal Procurement Policy; (13) the Property Review Board; and (14) unanticipated needs. Authorizes the President to appoint and fix the compensation of the Executive Director of the Property Review Board at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay then currently paid for level III of the Executive Schedule. Title IV: Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1984 - Makes appropriations for FY 1984 to the following independent agencies: (1) the Administrative Conference of the United States; (2) the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations; (3) the Advisory Committee on Federal Pay; (4) the Committee for Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped; (5) the Federal Election Commission; (6) the General Services Administration (GSA) for the Federal Buildings Fund (with amounts for repairs and alterations to specified federal buildings); (7) the National Archives and Records Service; (8) the Federal Property Resources Service; (9) the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund; (10) general management and agency operations; (11) the Office of Inspector General; and (12) allowances and office staff for former presidents; and (13) Office of Information Resources Management. Credits the appropriate appropriation or fund available to the GSA with: (1) cost of operation, protection, maintenance, upkeep, repair, and improvement, included as part of rentals received from Government corporations; and (2) funds of other agencies transferred to GSA, in connection with property transferred to GSA. Makes funds available to GSA available for the hire of passenger motor vehicles. Makes appropriations available for payment to GSA for charges for space, services, and public improvements to buildings and facilities. Permits funds in the Federal Buildings Fund to be transferred between activities only to the extent necessary for mandatory program requirements. Permits the transfer, if approved in advance by the Appropriations Committees, of up to one percent of the appropriations for operating expenses and salaries and expenses (excluding the Federal Buildings Fund) between such appropriations for mandatory program requirements. Exempts funds made available for the payment of rent from certain statutory restrictions. Makes appropriations for FY 1984 for: (1) the Office of Personnel Management (including transfer of trust funds); (2) the government payment for annuitants and employees' health benefits; (3) the payment to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund; (4) the Merit Systems Protection Board (including a transfer of funds); (5) the Office of Special Counsel; (6) the Federal Labor Relations Authority; and (7) the United States Tax Court. Title V: General Provisions - Places limitations on travel expenses. Prohibits the availability of any appropriations to pay the salary of any person filling a position, other than a temporary position, formerly held by an employee who left to enter the armed forces and, after discharge, has made timely application for restoration. Prohibits the use of any appropriation for the purchase or sale of real estate or for establishing new offices inside or outside the District of Columbia, except for programs approved by Congress and appropriated. Prohibits any appropriation contained in this Act from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided. Prohibits the availability of any appropriation for the procurement of any hand or measuring tool not produced in the United States or its possessions except in the case of insufficient quantity and unsatisfactory quality. Limits the expenditure of any appropriation under this Act for any consulting service through a procurement contract. Prohibits the use of any part of any appropriation contained in this Act for the procurement of stainless steel flatware not produced in the United States or its possessions. Prohibits the use of the funds made available to the General Services Administration under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to procure by contract any service which, before the date of this Act, was performed by GSA employees in any position of guards, elevator operators, messengers, custodians, and Public Buildings Service mechanics, except funds for sheltered workshops for the severely handicapped. Prohibits the use of funds to implement or enforce any provisions of the rule TD ATF-66 issued by the Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on labeling and advertising of wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct followup investigations of all seizures or arrests involving controlled substances by a Customs officer. Provides that of the total amount of budget authority provided for FY 1984 for consulting services, management and professional services, and special studies and analyses, ten percent shall be placed in reserve and not made available for obligation or expenditure. Exempts any entity whose budget request for 1984 for such purposes did not amount to $5,000,000. Title VI: General Provisions (Department, Agencies, and Corporations) - Prohibits any appropriation in this Act from being used for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States not heretofore authorized by Congress. Fixes the maximum allowable amounts during the current fiscal year for the purchase of any passenger motor vehicle. Prohibits any appropriation from being used to pay the compensation of any officer or employee of the Government of the United States whose post of duty is in the continental United States unless such person is: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) eligible for citizenship, has filed a declaration of intention to become a citizen and is residing in the United States; (3) owes allegiance to the United States; (4) an alien from one of a specified number of countries; or (5) a refugee from one of a specified number of countries. Makes certain appropriations available for expenses of travel also available for quarters allowances and cost-of-living allowances. Makes appropriations available for payment to the General Services Administration for charges for space and services and those expenses of renovation and alteration of buildings and facilities which constitute public improvements. Prohibits any appropriation from being paid to any person for the filling of any position for which he or she as been nominated after the Senate has voted not to approve such nomination. Makes specified funds available for rent in the District of Columbia. Permits the use by Federal agencies of foreign credits owed to or owned by the United States for any purpose for which appropriations are made for the current fiscal year. Prohibits the use of funds for publicity or propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation pending before Congress. Denies funds to pay the salary of any officer or employee of the U.S. Postal Service who tries to prevent other officers or employees from communicating with Members or committees of Congress (whistle blowing), or who tries to discipline any officer or employee who does so communicate. Prohibits the use of appropriations for interagency financing of boards, commissions, councils, committees, or similar groups which do not have prior and specific statutory approval to receive financial support from more than one agency or instrumentality. Makes specified funds available for the employment of guards for all buildings and areas owned or occupied by the United States or the Postal Service. Limits the amount which any agency may pay the Administrator of the General Services Administration per square foot for rental of space and services. Prohibits the use of funds for administrative expenses in connection with the designation for construction, arranging for financing, or execution of contracts or agreements for financing or construction of any additional purchase contract projects under the Public Buildings Amendments of 1972 during the period beginning October 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1984. Prohibits the use of funds for the purchase of passenger automobiles with an EPA estimate of less than 22 miles per gallon, except in specified cases. Prohibits the use of funds made available by this Act to implement, administer, or enforce any regulation which has been disapproved by a resolution of disapproval duly adopted. Limits the amount that may be paid to any prevailing rate employee for FY 1983. Requires the designation of one office, officer, or employee of each executive agency to establish and operate a central monitoring system for the oversight of agency motor vehicle operations and related activities. Requires the head of each agency to develop a system to identify, collect, and analyze data with respect to all cost incurred in operating motor vehicles. Sets forth information to be included by each executive agency in the requests for appropriations for FY 1985 concerning motor vehicles. Requires each executive agency to review the motor pool, storage, maintenance, and other intra-agency motor vehicle facilities of the agency, and to consolidate where feasible and cost effective. Requires the Administrator to conduct a study of the feasibility and cost implications of using commercial firms to operate, maintain, purchase, and dispose of motor vehicles. Requires a report to be made to Congress concerning such motor vehicle provisions not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the activities of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Administrator of the General Services Administration, and executive agencies in carrying out such provisions.

Bill· SS. 1621 (98th)referred

Commercial Aircraft Fire Safety Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1983

Commercial Aircraft Fire Safety Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require fire equipment on certain passenger-carrying aircraft in the lavatory and galley areas.

Bill· SS. 1569 (98th)referred

Paleontological Resources Conservation Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1983

Paleontological Resources Conservation Act of 1983 - Permits any educational or scientific institution to apply to the Department of the Interior for a permit to collect, excavate, and remove any fossil vertebrate located on public or Indian lands. States that a permit will be valid for five years for all public lands within a specified geographic or geologic sector. States that further permission directly from the appropriate Indian or Indian tribe may be necessary in the case of permits for Indian lands. Sets forth other requirements concerning such permits, including: (1) contacting the Federal land manager's local representative for the lands in question; (2) requiring the Federal land manager to notify any Indian tribe whose religious or cultural site might be affected by such permit; and (3) identifying the scientists who will be responsible for complying with the terms of the permit. Permits suspension or revocation of a permit for violations of this Act, subsequent regulations, and the terms of the permit. Exempts Indians with tribal law governing the excavation and removal of such resources from the requirements of this Act. Permits a scientific commercial collector to apply to the Department for a permit to collect, excavate, and remove any fossil vertebrate located on public and Indian lands if such collection is coordinated with a professional vertebrate paleontologist and examined by such a person before commercial disposal. Makes a commercial permit valid for a term of three years within a specified geographical sector. States that an additional permit may be required for activities on Indian lands. Sets forth the conditions for such permits, including: (1) that the fossils removed become the property of the permittee; and (2) that the individual responsible for complying with the permit and the paleontologist examining the fossils be identified. Permits suspension or revocation of a permit for violations of this Act or the terms of the permit. Requires Indian approval for commercial excavations on Indian lands. Permits the Federal land manager's local representative to issue special land use permits on an annual basis to hobbyists and collectors for private purposes, subject to the same coordination and examination conditions as apply to commercial excavators. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations providing for title transfer and for scientific and educational exchanges of vertebrate fossils removed from public and Indian lands. States that disposition or exchange of fossils removed from Indian lands shall be subject to Indian consent. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act. Subjects to forfeiture all fossil vertebrates acquired in violation of this Act. Provides for the confidentiality of fossil nature and location when necessary to protect the resources or locality. Directs the Secretaries of the Interior, Defense, and Agriculture to promulgate regulations to effectuate this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate the exchange of information among the various interest groups, including previous private collectors and Federal authorities. Establishes a National Advisory Committee for Paleontological Research Policy to assist the Secretary of the Interior and the Federal land managers responsible for implementing this Act. Retains all existing laws and authorities relating to multiple uses of the public lands. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress every three years on the activities carried out pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 120 (98th)open

A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a special gold medal to Danny Thomas in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding work as an American.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1983

Authorizes the President to present on behalf of Congress a gold medal to Danny Thomas in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding work as an American. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to be determined by said Secretary. Provides, effective October 1, 1983, funds not to exceed $22,000 to carry out the purposes of the Act. Provides that the Secretary may cause bronze duplicates of the medal to be coined and sold under regulations prescribed by the Secretary at a price sufficient to cover the costs of producing the gold medal. Directs that the appropriation used to carry out the provisions of the Act shall be reimbursed out of the proceeds from such coin sales. Provides that the medals are to be national medals.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 46 (98th)reported

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding negotiations for the reduction and control of nuclear arms.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1983

Expresses Congress' support for the President's proposal to substantially reduce the levels of both U.S. and Soviet nuclear forces and urges deep reductions in nuclear weapons that are the most destabilizing. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should propose to the Soviet Union: (1) a mutual and verifiable freeze of nuclear forces at reduced levels (considering developments in nonnuclear military technology and with provisions for renewal and periodic interim reviews); and (2) measures to reduce the danger of nuclear war by accident or miscalculation and the proliferation of nuclear weapons and use by third parties.

Bill· SS. 1475 (98th)open

Highway Use Tax Equalization Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1983

Highway Use Tax Equalization Act of 1983 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the highway use tax on heavy trucks. Increases the excise tax on diesel fuel from nine cents per gallon to 12 cents per gallon in 1983 and from 12 cents per gallon to 14 cents per gallon in 1984. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations exempting from such increases diesel fuel used in automobiles and light trucks.

Bill· SS. 1469 (98th)referred

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code relating to the sexual exploitation of children.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1983

Amends the Federal criminal code dealing with the sexual exploitation of children. Prohibits the distribution of material involving the sexual exploitation of minors even if the material is not found to be "obscene" and is transferred without sale. Increases the criminal fines for violation of this section by individuals from $10,000 to $75,000 (from $15,000 to $150,000 for a second or subsequent offense). Sets a fine of $250,000 for organizations. Provides for both criminal and civil forfeiture. Requires the Attorney General to report annually to Congress on the number of cases and convictions, and the dollar amount received in forfeiture, under this section.

Law· SS. 1388 (98th)enacted

An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rates of compensation for disabled veterans and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors; to express the sense of the Congress that increases in the rates of compensation should take effect on December 1 beginning in fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1983

Veterans' Disability Compensation and Survivors' Benefits Amendments of 1983 - Title I: Compensation Rate Increases - Increases the rates of veterans' disability compensation. Permits the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to adjust the rates of disability compensation for other specified persons. Increases the rates of additional compensation for dependents. Increases the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans. Title II: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rate Increases - Increases the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses according to a specified table. Increases the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for children. Increases the rates of supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children. Title III: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date for this Act.

Bill· SS. 1382 (98th)referred

Universal Service Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1983

Universal Service Act of 1983 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to assure that: (1) competition and deregulation of telecommunications services do not result in unreasonable increases in charges for basic telephone service; and (2) rates for basic service do not exceed 110 percent of the national average for comparable service. Authorizes the Commission to determine what basic telecommunications services, in addition to basic telephone service, should be universally available at reasonable charges, terms, and conditions, whether or not competitively provided. Permits any person to petition the Commission for a hearing to classify a service as such a basic telecommunications service. Directs the Commission to: (1) grant such petition upon a showing that the service promotes the general welfare or the safety of property; and (2) hold a hearing to determine whether such service should be universally available at reasonable charges, terms, and conditions and whether such service must be regulated to ensure such availability. Makes it the burden of any party advocating regulation to demonstrate convincingly that regulation is necessary.

Bill· SS. 1350 (98th)referred

Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1983

Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to include in the definition of "contribution" donations made to draft clearly identified individuals to become candidates for Federal office. Exempts from the definition of "contributions" any donations to political parties or committees designated to defray establishment, administration, or solicitation costs of the Committee. Requires that these donations be reported on a semiannual basis. Extends to the national committee of a political party certain exemptions that are given to State committees. Allows a political committee of a party to utilize the expedited procedure for advisory opinion requests during the 60-day period before an election. Requires the Commission to establish time limits for investigations. Revises the investigatory procedures of the Commission. Deletes the requirement that the Court of Appeals sit en banc when hearing cases involving the constitutionality of the Act. Increases the contribution limitations for certain offices. Permits political committees of political parties to engage in bona fide commercial transactions in order to defray establishment, administration, and solicitation costs. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide the opportunity for a presidential general election candidate to request a hearing before the Commission if a demand for repayment of funds is made available.

Bill· SS. 1333 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to prohibit the use of compulsory union dues for political purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1983

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) to declare that contributions, gifts, or payments by union members to a separate fund which is used by the union for political purposes must be voluntary and unrelated to moneys required as a condition of employment. Declares it to be unlawful to use moneys paid to an organization as a condition of employment for any type of election or campaign activities by such organization.

Bill· SS. 1300 (98th)open

Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund Self-Sufficiency Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1983

Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund Self-Sufficiency Act of 1983 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (REA) to eliminate the requirement for a State certificate of convenience and necessity before the Administrator may make loans to provide rural telephone service. Revises the liabilities and uses of the Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund established under the REA to provide that notes of the Administrator to the Secretary of the Treasury to obtain funds for loans shall be equity capital of the Fund. States that assets of the Fund shall be available only for: (1) payment of interest and principal on loans to the Administrator from the Secretary; and (2) for certificates of beneficial ownership issued to the Secretary or in the private market. Requires the Administrator to maintain two separate accounts within the Fund: (1) the Electrification Account; and (2) the Telephone Account. Lists the items that shall be accounted for in each Account respectively, and restricts the purposes for which the assets of each Account shall be available. Authorizes the Administrator to repurchase specified certificates of beneficial ownership under certain conditions affecting their interest rates. Establishes guidelines for interest-bearing insured loans made by the Administrator to electric and telephone borrowers. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to request in each annual supplemental budgets estimate the amount needed to replenish the Fund for anticipated and actual costs resulting from loans made at less than a specified rate during the preceding fiscal year. Directs the Administrator to guarantee loans to specified borrowers or to accommodate or subordinate liens or mortgages held in the Fund, according to prescribed rules and regulations. Directs the Administrator to promulgate such rules and regulations within ninety days after the effective date of this Act. Prescribes guidelines under which certain lenders are authorized to adjust interest rates on loans guaranteed by the Administrator. Requires rural electrification borrowers to obtain concurrent supplemental financing according to prescribed guidelines in any fiscal year in which the minimum loan level for insured rural electrification loans is less than $1,000,000,000. Repeals certain provisos governing the loan-making authority of the Governor of the Rural Telephone Bank which require approval by the Secretary of Agriculture of facilities or lines to be acquired with such loans. Eliminates loan restrictions placed upon potential borrowers whose net worth exceeds their assets by twenty percent.

Bill· SS. 1306 (98th)open

Patent Term Restoration Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1983

Patent Term Restoration Act of 1983 - Amends the patent law to extend the terms of patents which encompass specified products or methods for using or producing a product, any of which are subject to certain nonpatent regulatory review periods. Sets forth the terms and conditions of such extension, including a seven year limitation. Directs the Commissioner of Patents to issue to the owner of record of a patent a certificate of extension stating the fact and length of the extension and identifying the product and the use and the claim to which such extension is applicable. Makes such certificate a part of the original patent. Limits the application of such patent term extension to patents for products subject to regulation under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Public Health Service Act, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, and the Act of March 4, 1913 (relating to virus, serum, toxin, and analogous products).

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 148 (98th)passed

A resolution expressing the support of the Senate on the decision of the Governments of Lebanon and Israel on agreeing to the arrangements for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1983

Expresses the support of the Senate for Lebanon's and Israel's agreement on arrangements for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon. Calls upon other nations to work toward the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon. Emphasizes the need of all nations to recognize the sovereignty of Lebanon. Urges Syria and the Palestine Liberation Organization to agree to the arrangements for the withdrawal of their forces from Lebanon.

Bill· SS. 1271 (98th)reported

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1983

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act - Establishes the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation as a charitable and nonprofit corporation which is not an agency or establishment of the United States. States that the purposes of the Foundation are: (1) to encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of property for the benefit of, or in connection with, the activities of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and (2) to conduct such other activities as will further the conservation and management of the fish and wildlife resources of the United States. Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) the Board of Directors of the Foundation; (2) the rights and obligations of the Foundation; (3) tax-exempt status; (4) volunteers; (5) audits and reports; and (6) petition of the Attorney General for equitable relief. Releases the United States from liability for any debts, acts, or omissions of the Foundation. States that the right to repeal, alter, or amend this Act at any time is expressly reserved to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for ten years.

Bill· SS. 1274 (98th)referred

A bill for the relief of Martin Navarro.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1983

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

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 137 (98th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Taiwan should retain full membership in the Asian Development Bank, and that it should not be expelled as a precondition for membership in that body by the People's Republic of China.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1983

Expresses the sense of the Senate that Taiwan should remain a full member of the Asian Development Bank, irrespective of the issue of the People's Republic of China's application to such bank. Declares that the President and the Secretary of State should express U.S. support for Taiwan.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 97 (98th)referred

A joint resolution to authorize the erection of a memorial on public grounds in the District of Columbia, or its environs, in honor and commemoration of members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the allied forces who served in the Korean war.

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1983

Authorizes the erection of a memorial on public grounds in the District of Columbia, or its environs, in honor and commemoration of members of the armed forces who served in the Korean war. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to select, with the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, a suitable site on public grounds for such memorial. Subjects the design and any plans for the memorial to the approval of the Secretary, the National Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission. Declares that no moneys belonging to the United States or the District of Columbia shall be expended for the erection of such memorial. Authorizes appropriations for site acquisition and preparation in the event nonpublic land is selected for the memorial.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 126 (98th)open

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the changes in the Federal estate tax laws made by the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 should not be modified.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1983

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the changes in the Federal estate tax laws which were made by the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 are vital to the continuation of the family farm and small business, and that such changes should not be repealed or amended and should be allowed to run their course.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 116 (98th)passed

A resolution deploring the bombing of the United States Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, and expressing the sorrow and condolences of the Senate on the death and wounding of Americans caught in the bombing, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1983

Declares that the Senate deplores the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon. Urges specified Federal officials to hold memorial or other commemorative ceremonies to honor the victims of the bombing.

Bill· SS. 1090 (98th)open

National Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1983

National Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Act of 1983 - Establishes a National Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission to evaluate existing and potential public outdoor recreation policies, programs, and opportunities and to recommend outdoor recreation policies and activities which should be instituted at the Federal, State, and local levels and by the private sector in order to protect existing recreation resources and to meet future recreation needs. Requires the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the President and Congress within 18 months after its establishment. Terminates the Commission six months after submission of its report. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 1080 (98th)open

Regulatory Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1983

Regulatory Reform Act - Amends the Administrative Procedure Act to exempt from its applicability any rule involving public property, contracts, or general policy statements of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Repeals the current exemption provided for matters relating to loans, grants, and benefits. Requires a notice of proposed rulemaking to include: (1) a statement of need and objectives; (2) a statement that the agency seeks proposals of alternative methods from the public and from State and local governments; (3) a description of the information on which the agency plans to rely in the rulemaking; and (4) a statement specifying where copies of the rulemaking file may be obtained. Allows an agency to adopt a rule before publishing notice, providing a period for public comment, or establishing a rulemaking file, when notice or hearing is not required by another statute, if: (1) it publishes its findings that compliance with such procedures before the rule becomes effective would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest; and (2) it completes such procedures as soon as practicable after the rule is promulgated. Requires an agency to publish a notice and allow a period for comment on any final rule which is substantially different from the original rule as proposed. Directs each agency to give interested persons at least 60 days to submit written comments on a proposed rule. Permits an agency to use any appropriate procedure to elicit full and representative public comment on the significant issues of a rulemaking. Requires an agency to provide an opportunity for oral presentations at informal public hearings in a rulemaking for a "major rule," as defined by this Act. Requires agencies to publish with each final rule a notice of its effective date and a statement of its basis and purpose, including: (1) a discussion of significant issues and alternative approaches raised by public comments; and (2) an explanation of how the agency's factual determinations are substantially supported in the rulemaking file. Prohibits an agency promulgating a rule from relying on any material not placed in the rulemaking file in time to afford an adequate period for public comment. Directs each agency to give interested persons the right to petition for an interpretation of, or exemption from, a rule. Requires an agency to respond promptly and in writing to such a petition. Requires that each agency maintain a public file of the paperwork, data, and comments pertaining to each rulemaking which shall constitute the rulemaking record for purposes of judicial review. Allows an agency to exclude from the file material exempted from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, if the agency includes a summary of such material or a notice of the existence of such material. Prohibits an agency rule from substantially changing the requirement of any existing contract, agreement, or grant between a Federal agency and a State or local government for one year after the rule takes effect, unless the agency publishes a finding that delaying the rule's effect would be contrary to the public interest. Provides for the judicial review of agency compliance with rulemaking requirements under this Act. Requires each agency: (1) prior to publishing a rulemaking notice, to determine whether a proposed rule is a "major rule" and (2) to include an explanation of such determination in the notice. Authorizes the President or a selected officer to determine that a rule is a major rule within 30 days after publication of the rulemaking notice and to designate not more than 75 rules as major rules during any fiscal year. Requires an agency to issue, to enter into the rulemaking file, and to publish in summary form a preliminary rulemaking analysis of each proposed major rule, with specified exceptions. Provides 60 days for public comment on such analysis. Lists the contents of such analysis, including: (1) a description of quantifiable and nonquantifiable costs and benefits; (2) a description of reasonable alternatives; (3) a statement identifying the source of Federal funds, if any, to pay costs imposed on State and local governments; (4) a description of agency action to verify data; and (5) an explanation of why the rule chosen is more cost effective than the alternatives. Directs the agency to issue a final regulatory analysis upon publishing a final major rule, to place such analysis in the rulemaking file, and to summarize such analysis in the statement of the basis and purpose of the rule. Establishes guidelines for the evaluation and description of benefits and costs in the preparation of such analysis. Limits judicial review over: (1) the designation of a major rule; or (2) any regulatory analysis. Authorizes the President to establish procedures for agency compliance with the regulatory analysis and sunset review requirements under this Act and to monitor and enforce agency implementation of such procedures, except for rules issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Directs the President to report to Congress annually on agency compliance with regulatory analysis requirements. Requires each agency to publish for public comment a proposed schedule for the review of its existing major rules and other rules selected for review by the agency or the President. Directs each agency to publish a final schedule with its responses to public comments within one year of enactment of this Act. Requires each agency to review major rules within ten years after enactment of this Act, or within ten years after such a rule is promulgated, amended, or renewed, whichever is later. Directs each agency to publish a notice of its proposed action regarding a reviewed rule. Requires that the notice: (1) assess the costs and benefits of the rule; and (2) invite public proposals for modifications or alternatives. Requires an agency to follow normal rulemaking procedures when amending or rescinding a rule. Specifies procedures for renewing a rule without amendment. Provides for: (1) extension of the review period to not to exceed 15 years; (2) revision of the review schedule; and (3) expedited agency action if a review deadline is not met. Requires each agency to publish in the Federal Register, semiannually, an agenda of the rules the agency expects to propose, promulgate, renew, or repeal within the next twelve months, including a schedule of the agency actions pertaining to each rule. Directs the President to publish, semiannually, a Calendar of Federal Regulations, listing each of the major rules included in such agenda. Allows an agency to promulgate a major rule not listed in such agenda only if it publishes an explanation of why the rule was omitted. Requires each agency to include in the notice of a proposed rulemaking the date by which it intends to complete action or each major portion of action on the rule. Directs an agency that fails to complete action by such date and that expects a delay of more than 30 days to announce a new deadline for action. Directs the President to report to Congress annually on the regulatory activities of the Government. Requires that the report include estimates of the costs and benefits to each major sector of the economy of all major rules promulgated during the preceding year, included in the regulatory agenda for the preceding year, or scheduled for review. Directs a court reviewing an agency action to: (1) determine the authority or jurisdiction of the agency on the basis of the language of the authorizing statute or other evidence of legislative intent; (2) accord no presumption in favor of or against agency action, but to give an agency's interpretation of a statutory provision such weight as it warrants; and (3) determine whether the factual basis of an agency rule has substantial support in the rulemaking file. Declares that when proceedings for review of the same agency action are instituted in two or more courts of appeals within five days, the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall select, by a system of random selection, the court in which the record shall be filed. Authorizes the courts to postpone the effective date of the agency action until after such selection is made. Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act to exclude from the definition of "advisory committee" for purposes of such Act any committee which is composed wholly of elected State or local officials or their representatives. Grants Federal district courts original jurisdiction of any civil action or proceeding to resolve a controversy between two or more regulatory agencies not of the same State concerning jurisdiction to regulate a public utility, unless the courts of appeals have exclusive original jurisdiction to review actions of one of the regulatory agencies involved. States that a declaratory judgment in such a proceeding shall not be withheld: (1) on the ground that a controversy over matters other than jurisdiction to regulate may exist between the parties; (2) because of failure to exhaust administrative remedies; or (3) because of inconsistent provisions of other statutes providing for judicial review of agency action. Declares that any Federal or State agency may join or be joined as a party to such action and the district court may issue its processes without regard to territorial limitations. Establishes venue for such a proceeding. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to pay the expenses of persons participating or intervening in agency proceedings, except as expressly authorized by statute. Authorizes each Federal agency to adopt as a Federal rule with respect to a State or locality any State or local rule which duplicates or is substantially equivalent to or more stringent than such Federal rule. Declares that any final agency rule, with specified exceptions including an emergency rule, shall be considered to be a recommendation to Congress and shall have no effect unless it is reviewed and not disapproved by Congress. Directs each agency to transmit each final rule to Congress on the day the rule is transmitted for publication to the Federal Register. Prohibits the rule from becoming effective if: (1) within 45 days of continuous session of Congress after the rule is received by Congress, either committee of the House or the Senate having primary legislative jurisdiction over it reports or is discharged from consideration of a resolution disapproving it; (2) within 30 days after such resolution is reported or discharged, either House adopts it; and (3) within 30 days after the adopted resolution is transmitted to the other House, such other House agrees to it. Permits a final rule to become effective at any time after either House rejects a resolution of disapproval. Authorizes an agency to issue and submit to Congress for review a recommended final rule relating to the same acts or practices as a disapproved rule. Sets forth expedited congressional procedures for the consideration of resolutions of disapproval. Declares that the provisions of this Act supercede any other provision of law requiring action by both Houses of Congress for congressional review and disapproval of agency rules, but not any other provisions requiring action by only one House. Amends the Government in the Sunshine Act to include the Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Board as an agency subject to such Act.

Bill· SS. 1059 (98th)open

Equal Access Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1983

Equal Access Act - Prohibits public schools that allow students to participate in extracurricular activities from denying equal access or opportunity for students and faculty to engage in voluntary prayer or religious discussion on school premises during noninstructional periods. Grants Federal court jurisdiction to hear actions for damages or injunctive relief arising out of this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 114 (98th)referred

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that certain rural fire protection programs should receive a level of funding for fiscal year 1984 which is at least as high as the level of funding provided for such programs for fiscal year 1983.

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1983

Expresses the sense of the Senate that rural community fire protection grants provided under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 and rural fire prevention and control activities of the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture should receive a level of funding for FY 1984 which is at least as high as the level of funding provided for such programs for FY 1983.

Bill· SS. 1052 (98th)open

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Amendments of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 1983

Increases from 26 to 28 the number of members of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations by adding one elected officer of a township and one elected school board member, to be appointed by the President.

Bill· SS. 1043 (98th)open

Small Business Capital Formation Tax Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1983

Small Business Capital Formation Tax Act -- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to lower the amount of corporate tax liability on taxable income up to $200,000. Increases from 60 percent to 80 percent the capital gain deduction for equity investments in small business concerns for investments held for five years or more. Establishes a maximum corporate capital gain tax rate of 20 percent attributable to equity investments in small business concerns. Allows a small business to use a cash receipts method of accounting if its average annual gross receipts do not exceed $1,500,000 for the three preceding taxable years. Allows a nonrefundable ten percent income tax credit for investment in small business stock. Permits a taxpayer to defer payment of tax on the sale of any capital gain property if the proceeds from such sale are reinvested within one year in small business stock, and the amount of such gain does not exceed the amount invested in small business stock.

Bill· SS. 1022 (98th)open

A bill to amend section 8 (a) of the Small Business Act to treat businesses owned by Indian Tribes as socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1983

Amends the Small Business Act to treat businesses owned by Indian tribes (including any Alaskan Native village or regional or village corporation) as socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses for purposes of the Small Business Administration's business development program.