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Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY]

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Bill· SS. 2321 (102nd)referred

A bill to increase the authorizations for the War in the Pacific National Historical Park, Guam, and the American Memorial Park, Saipan, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1992

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) an appropriate commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Mariana Islands campaign of World War II should be planned; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior should take steps to ensure by June 15, 1994, the completion of a visitor center at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park, Guam, and one at the American Memorial Park, Saipan, for the interpretation of the campaign. Increases the authorization of appropriations for such parks.

Bill· SS. 2262 (102nd)referred

Rural Jobs and Investment Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1992

Rural Jobs and Investment Act of 1992 - Title I: Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies - Subtitle A: Farmers Home Administration - Makes supplemental FY 1992 appropriations for: (1) rural housing loans; (2) rural housing repair loans; (3) rural rental housing loans; (4) rural rental multifamily housing loans; (5) rural water and sewer facility loans; (6) community facility loans; (7) the rural development loans program account; (8) rural water and waste disposal grants; (9) very low-income housing repair grants; (10) supervisory and technical assistance grants; (11) rural housing preservation grants; (12) rural development grants; and (13) local technical assistance grants. Subtitle B: Rural Electrification Administration - Provides supplemental FY 1992 appropriations for insured rural electrification loans. Subtitle C: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Science and Education - Provides supplemental FY 1992 appropriations for alternative agricultural research and commercialization. Title II: Interior - Makes supplemental FY 1992 appropriations for Department of Energy programs of: (1) low-income weatherization assistance; and (2) institutional energy conservation and the State energy conservation programs. Title III: Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development - Provides supplemental FY 1992 appropriations for: (1) community development grants; (2) home investment partnerships; (3) water treatment works; and (4) State water pollution control revolving funds. Title IV: Commerce, Justice, and State - Provides supplemental FY 1992 appropriations for the Small Business Administration microloan demonstration program.

Bill· SS. 2250 (102nd)referred

Appropriations Category Reform Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1992

Appropriations Category Reform Act of 1992 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to revise the discretionary spending limit for FY 1993 by merging the defense and domestic categories into a national category. Makes conforming changes to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 261 (102nd)referred

A joint resolution to designate April 9, 1992, as a "Day of Filipino World War II Veterans".

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1992

Designates April 9, 1992 (the 50th anniversary of the fall of Bataan), as the Day of Recognition of Filipino War Veterans. Authorizes and urges the President to present a copy of this resolution to Filipino veterans and the Filipino people in Manila on April 9, 1992, during the observance of such anniversary, as an expression of good will and reaffirmation of the continuing regard of the United States and the American people for a lasting Filipino-American friendship.

Bill· SS. 2244 (102nd)open

A bill to require the construction of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor members of the Armed Forces who served in World War II and to commemorate United States participation in that conflict.

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1992

Directs the National World War II Memorial Fund, Inc., to construct a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to: (1) honor members of the armed forces who served in World War II; and (2) commemorate U.S. participation in that conflict. Directs the fund to plan, design, and oversee the construction of the Memorial. Establishes the World War II Memorial Advisory Board to: (1) promote and encourage the donation of private funds for the construction of the Memorial; and (2) recommend the site for and assist in the selection of the design of the Memorial. Terminates the Board within 30 days after completion of the Memorial or on the lapse of the authority provided by this Act. Authorizes the Fund to solicit and accept private contributions for construction of the Memorial. States that the requirements and authority of this Act shall lapse if: (1) construction of the Memorial is not commenced within five years of its enactment; or (2) before such construction, the Secretary of the Interior certifies that funds are not available in an amount sufficient to ensure its completion.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 244 (102nd)referred

A joint resolution to recognize and honor the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws on its Centennial for its contribution to a strong federal system of government.

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1992

Recognizes and commemorates the centennial of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Requests the President to issue a proclamation observing the centennial from January 1 through December 31, 1992.

Bill· SS. 2142 (102nd)referred

A bill for the relief of Ljubica Warren.

United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1992

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

Bill· SS. 2134 (102nd)referred

1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 November 1991

1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Act - Provides for the minting and sale of commemorative gold and silver coins to support the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee.

Bill· SS. 2105 (102nd)open

Civil Tiltrotor Development Advisory Committee Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 26 November 1991

Civil Tiltrotor Development Advisory Committee Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish in the Department of Transportation a Civil Tiltrotor Development Advisory Committee to evaluate and report to the Congress on the feasibility of developing civil tiltrotor aircraft and a national system of infrastructure to support the incorporation of tiltrotor aircraft technology into the national transportation system.

Bill· SS. 2064 (102nd)open

Nuclear Testing Moratorium Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 November 1991

Nuclear Testing Moratorium Act - Prohibits any funds made available under any law from being used to conduct any explosive nuclear weapons test during the one-year period following the enactment of this Act unless the President certifies to the Congress that the Soviet Union or a successor state has conducted such a test during such period.

Bill· SS. 2047 (102nd)open

A bill to establish a commission to commemorate the bicentennial of the establishment of the Democratic Party of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 25 November 1991

Establishes a Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States' Democratic Party to coordinate ceremonial events and related activities during 1992. Requires the Commission to submit periodic reports and a final one to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro tempore of the Senate on its activities. Terminates the Commission on February 13, 1993, unless otherwise provided by law.

Bill· SS. 2033 (102nd)referred

A bill to expand the exclusion of services of election officials and workers from social security earnings.

United States · United States Congress · 23 November 1991

Amends the Internal Revenue Code and title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) with respect to the social security exemption for election officials and election workers employed by State and local governments to increase the allowed remuneration paid to such workers. Grants States the authority to modify coverage agreements with respect to such election employees to reflect such increase. Makes conforming changes relating to Medicare coverage of the services of such election employees.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 230 (102nd)referred

A resolution in support of Machine Tools VRA.

United States · United States Congress · 22 November 1991

Urges the President to renew the Voluntary Restraint Agreement with Japan and Taiwan for an additional five years in order to continue to protect national security and ensure industrial competitiveness.

Bill· SS. 2015 (102nd)referred

A bill to urge and request the award of the bronze star to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served in the defense of Corregidor Island, the Philippines, under General Wainwright.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1991

Urges and requests the President to require the Secretary of the appropriate military department to award the bronze star to each member of the Navy or Marine Corps who served under General Wainwright during the defense of Corregidor Island, the Philippines, during World War II.

Bill· SS. 1971 (102nd)referred

Metropolitan Washington Airports Act Amendments of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1991

Metropolitan Washington Airports Act Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Metropolitan Washington Airports Act of 1986 to revise provisions with respect to the composition and terms and qualifications of members of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Requires procedures established by the Board of Review of the Airports Authority to include requirements for the selection of a Board Chairman. Subjects the following Airport Authority actions to review by the Board: (1) annual plans for the issuance of bonds; (2) the award of approved contracts (other than a contract for the transfer of revenue bonds); (3) approval of terminal design or airport layouts; and (4) the authorization for the acquisition or disposal of land and a grant of a long-term easement. Removes Airport Authority actions for the acquisition of land from such review. Sets forth provisions with respect to congressional approval or disapproval of Airport Authority actions. Establishes a new Board of Review for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

Bill· SS. 1932 (102nd)open

Enterprise Capital Formation Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1991

Enterprise Capital Formation Act of 1991 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for gain on investments in new small business stock (seed capital) held for at least five years. Establishes special rules for such investments. Provides for determining the maximum capital gains rate for small business net capital gain or seed capital gain. Treats capital gains on the sale of such stock as a preference item for purposes of the minimum tax.

Bill· SS. 1921 (102nd)open

Tax Fairness and Savings Incentive Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1991

Tax Fairness and Savings Incentive Act of 1991 - Title I: Tax Credit for Children - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit of $300 per qualifying child. Title II: Retirement Savings Incentives - Subtitle A: Retirement Savings Incentives - Removes the limitations on deductions for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and provides a cost of living adjustment for deductible amounts. Establishes special individual retirement accounts that are nondeductible. Makes such accounts nontaxable if earnings on contributions are held for at least five years. Applies the early withdrawal penalty to distributions made before the end of the five year-period. Subtitle B: Penalty-Free Distributions - Provides exemptions from the ten-percent penalty on early withdrawals from individual retirement plans for: (1) first home purchases; (2) higher education expenses; and (2) financially devastating medical expenses. Requires contributions to be held in certain IRAs (other than special IRAs) for at least five years prior to distributions. Title III: Reduction in Defense Spending - Sets forth limits on budget outlays and authority for defense spending for FY 1993 through 1997. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to prohibit the Congress from exceeding such limits. Provides for reducing maximum deficit amounts. Prohibits sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).

Bill· SS. 1895 (102nd)referred

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to publish routes on flight charts to safely guide pilots operating under visual flight rules through and in close proximity to terminal control areas and airport radar service areas.

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1991

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to publish and update clearly defined arrival and departure routes leading to and from airports located within and in close proximity to terminal control areas and airport radar service areas for the optional use of pilots operating under visual flight rules.

Bill· SS. 1882 (102nd)referred

A bill to authorize extensions of time limitations in a FERC-issued license.

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1991

Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon a certain licensee's request, to extend for a specified period the time required for the licensee to acquire the requisite real property and commence construction of a specified project, as well as the time required for its completion. Terminates such authorization on a certain date.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 201 (102nd)passed

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding enforcement of the oilseeds GATT panel ruling against the European Community.

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1991

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States Trade Representative should take action under the Trade Act of 1974 to compensate for any trade losses caused by the European Community's (EC) failure to adopt by October 31, 1991, a new oilseeds regime that conforms with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) panel oilseed ruling; and (2) such actions should remain in effect until the EC's oilseed regime conforms with its GATT obligations.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 70 (102nd)open

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to the support of the United States for the protection of the African elephant.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should continue to support the full protection of the African elephant through an unqualified listing of all populations of the African elephant on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna.

Bill· SS. 1827 (102nd)referred

White House Commemorative Coin Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1991

White House Commemorative Coin Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) issue up to 500,000 silver one-dollar coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the White House; and (2) obtain silver for such coins from stockpiles established under the Strategic and Critical Mineral Stock Piling Act. Specifies that: (1) all amounts received from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be deposited in the coinage profit fund; and (2) the Secretary shall pay amounts from a ten-dollar surcharge per coin into the White House Endowment Fund. Directs the Secretary to take such actions as necessary to ensure that the minting and issuance of such coins do not result in any net cost to the Government. Bars the issuance of such coins unless the Secretary has received full payment or adequate security for payment. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 1810 (102nd)referred

Medicare Physician Payment Reform Implementation Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1991

Medicare Physician Payment Reform Implementation Act of 1991 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase the conversion factor for physicians' services for each of the years after 1993 through 1996 by one-fourth of the percentage by which the conversion factor may have been decreased due to an adjustment for asymmetry in 1992; (2) prohibit the Secretary, in determining the conversion factor for 1992, from assuming that changes in the volume and intensity of physician services in response to the implementation of the new payment system for such services would increase the estimated aggregate physician expenditures by more than one percent; (3) make any reduction to the conversion factor due to assumed volume and intensity changes equally applicable to the adjusted historical payment base; (4) permit separate payment to physicians for interpretation of electrocardiograms (EKGs) provided during office vists; (5) direct the Secretary to: (a) establish separate fee schedule amounts for the interpretation of EKGs; (b) adjust the relative values in the fee schedule for physician visits to reflect separate payments for EKG interpretation; (c) establish EKG practice guidelines for dissemination to physicians along with other educational information relating to EKG use; (d) develop a profile for EKG use by physicians; and (e) study EKG utilization and costs for a report to the Congress; and (6) make the new payment system for physicians nonapplicable to services furnished on or after January 1, 1992, by a physician who was in his or her first, second, or third year of practice in 1991 and to whom the payment rules under the new system did not apply in that year. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing final regulations before July 1, 1993, which change the methodology for determining: (1) the amount of time that may be billed for anesthesia services; and (2) the amount paid for drugs and biologicals furnished incident to physicians' services. Requires the Director of the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct a study and report to the Congress on whether payments for anesthesia services should be based on a particular unit of time according to the medical procedure with respect to which the service is furnished. Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a study and report to the Congress with respect to payment for drugs and biologicals furnished incident to physicians' services and payment for multiple surgical procedures; and (2) provide for pilot projects for developing Medicare volume performance standards other than at the national level. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the pilot projects.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 192 (102nd)passed

An original resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to conform with recent changes in the law made by the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1992, and other Acts and to make certain technical correction.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1991

Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to conform the following rules to recent changes made to Federal law: (1) rule XXXVI, outside earned income; (2) rule XXXV, gifts; (3) rule XXXVII, conflict of interest; (4) rule XXXVIII, prohibition of unofficial office accounts; (5) rule XLI, political fund activity; and (6) rule XLII, employment practices.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 189 (102nd)passed

An original resolution to authorize the printing of a revised edition of Nomination and Election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1991

Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to prepare a revised edition of the document entitled Nomination and Election of the President and Vice President of the United States as a Senate document. Provides for additional printing of such document for the use of the Committee.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 187 (102nd)passed

An original resolution to authorize printing of a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1991

Directs the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual. Requires that such Manual be printed as a Senate document. Provides that 1,000 copies shall be for the use of the Senate and 1,000 copies shall be bound and delivered as directed by the Committee.

Bill· SS. 1792 (102nd)referred

A bill directing the Secretary of the Army to develop and implement a plan for modifying the channel bypass element of the Levisa Fork, Kentucky, for the purpose of water quality improvement in and restoration of Pikeville Lake, Kentucky.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1991

Directs the Secretary of the Army to develop and implement a plan for modifying the channel bypass element of the Levisa Fork, Kentucky project, to improve water quality in and restore Pikeville Lake, Kentucky.

Bill· SS. 1777 (102nd)open

Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1991

Breast Cancer Screening Safety Act of 1991 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require certification in order for a facility to perform or interpret mammograms, inspect equipment, perform needle localizations or other procedures using mammography equipment, or conduct quality assurance oversight related to mammography. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue and renew certificates for up to two years. Allows the Secretary to approve a private nonprofit organization to be an accreditation body which meets certain requirements, including inspecting facilities. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish standards for facilities to assure the safety and accuracy of mammography; (2) specify organizations eligible to certify individuals to perform radiological procedures; (3) specify boards eligible to certify individuals to interpret screening mammograms; (4) establish standards regarding the qualifications for individuals to interpret screening mammograms; and (5) specify boards eligible to certify individuals to inspect screening mammography equipment and oversee quality assurance practices. Directs the Secretary to conduct annual announced and unannounced inspections of certified facilities. Provides for: (1) intermediate sanctions for certain violations; (2) suspension, revocation, and limitation of certificates; and (3) injunctions. Requires fees for certificate issuance and renewal, and for inspections, sufficient to cover costs. Requires annual publication of a list of facilities convicted of fraud and abuse, false billings, or kickbacks, facilities that have had certificates revoked, suspended, or limited, and facilities that have been the subject of a sanction or other similar matters. Allows the Secretary to exempt facilities in a State or locality with more stringent requirements from compliance with this Act. Directs the Secretary to: (1) make grants for research on new methods of establishing a Mammography Registry; and (2) based on the research, establish the Registry. Authorizes grants to enhance the capacity of health personnel in the area of breast cancer mortality prevention. Allows grant funds to be used to establish a breast cancer mortality prevention regional training center and develop a training curriculum. Authorizes appropriations. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require that screening mammographies paid for under Medicare be performed by a facility: (1) certified under this Act; and (2) in compliance with specified provisions of this Act.

Law· SS. 1766 (102nd)enacted

United States Capitol Police Jurisdiction Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1991

United States Capitol Police Jurisdiction Reform Act - Delineates the area outside the United States Capitol Grounds within which the Capitol Police shall have arrest authority concurrent with that of the Metropolitan Police force of the District of Columbia for any violations of any law of the United States or the District of Columbia, or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto. Makes the Capitol Police's jurisdiction over any property in the District of Columbia applicable only during such period that such property is used by the Senate, House of Representatives, or the Architect of the Capitol.

Bill· SS. 1765 (102nd)referred

A bill to amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1991

Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to provide that, for purposes of implementation of the acid rain provisions of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, such provisions shall be under the jurisdiction of the public utilities commissions of the various States.

Bill· SS. 1722 (102nd)open

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1991

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991 - Establishes an emergency unemployment compensation program. Allows any State to enter into and participate in an agreement with the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) under which the State agency which administers the State unemployment compensation law will make payments of emergency unemployment compensation: (1) to individuals who have exhausted all rights to regular compensation under State law, have no rights to such regular compensation or any additional State or Federal compensation, and are not receiving Canadian compensation; and (2) for any week of unemployment beginning in the individual's eligibility period. Sets forth provisions relating to exhaustion of regular benefits and weekly amount of emergency benefits equal to regular benefits. Authorizes a State Governor, in a period of a seven or eight percent total unemployment rate in that State (as defined under this Act), to elect to trigger off an extended compensation period to provide emergency unemployment compensation to individuals who have exhausted their rights to regular compensation under State law. Requires a State, under such an agreement, to establish an emergency unemployment compensation account with respect to the benefit year of each eligible individual who files an application. Limits benefit payments to not more than the amount in the individual's account. Sets forth formulas for determining the amount in such account. Provides that the applicable limit in such account shall be equal to: (1) 20 for an eight-percent period, i.e. one triggered by a total unemployment rate (TUR) of eight percent or more in the State, seasonally adjusted, for the most recent six calendar months with available data; (2) 13 for a seven-percent period; (3) seven for a six-percent period; and (4) four for any other period. Sets forth special rules relating to such applicable limits. Requires reduction in such account by the amount of extended benefits received by the individual relating to the same benefit year under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970. Sets the weekly benefit amount at the amount of regular compensation (including dependents' allowances) payable under the State law to the individual for such week for total unemployment. Provides for determination of periods and applicable triggers. Provides for a minimum period of at least 13 weeks. Provides, in general, that no emergency unemployment compensation shall be payable to any individual under this Act for any week beginning: (1) before the later of October 6, 1991, or the first week following the week in which an agreement under this Act is entered into; or (2) after July 4, 1992. Sets forth transition and reachback provisions for the eligibility of certain individuals for such benefits, as exceptions to such general rule. Provides for payments to States having such agreements for emergency unemployment compensation. Sets forth financing provisions. Requires that funds in the extended unemployment compensation account of the Unemployment Trust Fund be used to make payments to States having agreements under this Act. Sets forth provisions relating to fraud and overpayments. Defines the eligible period under this Act. Provides that in no event shall an individual's period of eligibility include any weeks after the 39th week after the end of the benefit year for which the individual exhausted rights to regular compensation or extended compensation. Amends specified Federal law to repeal certain limitations on payment of unemployment compensation to former members of the armed forces. Reduces the length of required active duty by reserves for purposes of such payment. Amends the Social Security Act to establish an Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation. Directs the Secretary to establish such a council by February 1, 1992, and every fourth year thereafter. Requires each such council to evaluate the unemployment compensation program. Sets forth membership and staff provisions. Requires each council to report to the President and the Congress by Feburuary 1 of the second year following the year in which it is required to be established. Requires the first Council report to include findings and recommendations on determining eligibility for extended unemployment benefits on the basis of unemployment statistics for regions, States, or subdivisions of States. Designates as emergency requirements, pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act), all direct spending amounts provided, and all appropriations authorized by this Act (for all fiscal years). Provides that this Act shall not take effect unless, by its enactment date, the President submits to the Congress a written designation of all such direct spending amounts and authorized appropriations as such emergency requirements.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 193 (102nd)referred

A joint resolution to establish a commission to commemorate the bicentennial of the establishment of the Democratic Party of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1991

Establishes a Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States' Democratic Party (Commission) to coordinate ceremonial events and related activities during the calendar year of 1992. Directs the Commission to report on its activities to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate at the time of its termination on February 13, 1993.

Bill· SS. 1666 (102nd)referred

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to restore the rate of duty applicable to man-made fiber fabric for technical uses that was in effect under the Tariff Schedules of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1991

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to decrease the duty rate on straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or the like, including that of human hair (nonlaminated felt of man-made fibers). Increases the duty rate on other types of such fabrics.