Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 133 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1982
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the national security policy should reflect a national strategy of peace through strength. Sets forth the principles and goals of such a policy.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 501 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1982
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Senate condemns and abhors the suppression of civil liberties and human rights by the Polish martial law government; (2) Americans respect the commitment to ideals manifested by the Polish people and Lech Walesa in particular; (3) Americans hope that Polish authorities will take steps to return to the Polish people their rights and liberties; and (4) the President is urged to proclaim December 12, 1982, as a national day of solidarity and prayer for Poland.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 131 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1982
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to locating and repatriating Americans unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. Expresses congressional appreciation to the Lao Government for its expressed willingness to help. Supports the President's actions to locate and return missing Americans. Urges the President to respond to the indicated willingness of the Lao Government to cooperate in this effort.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 500 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1982
Commends the Government of Zimbabwe for its efforts to protect the lives of two Americans, two Australians, and two British citizens who were kidnapped in Zimbabwe in July 1982. Urges the President to continue to support Zimbabwe in this matter.
Bill· SS. 3060 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1982
Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to extend for not more than three years, beginning October 1, 1982, the additional period for congressional consideration of portions of the following rivers which have been designated for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system: (1) the Illinois River in Oregon; (2) the Pine Creek River in Pennsylvania; (3) the Youghiogheny River in Maryland and Pennsylvania; (4) the Encampment River in Colorado; (5) the Kettle River in Minnesota; (6) the Owyhee River, South Fork, in Oregon; (7) the Shepaug River in Connecticut; (8) the Upper Mississippi River in Minnesota; (9) the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin; and (10) the Housatonic River in Connecticut. Provides that the additional period for congressional consideration of portions of the Tuolumne River in California designated for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system may be extended beginning October 1, 1982, for an additional period of not more than one year.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 264 (97th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982
Designates March 13 through March 19, 1983, as National Children and Television Week.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 265 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982
Requests the President to designate 1983 as the National Year of Voluntarism.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 126 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1982
Declares that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination; (2) provide the Afghans, upon request, with material assistance; and (3) pursue a negotiated settlement of the war in Afghanistan based on the total withdrawal of Soviet troops and the recognition of the right of the Afghans to choose their own destiny.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 258 (97th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1982
Requests the President to designate December 1982 as National Closed-Captioned Television Month.
Bill· SS. 2909 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1982
National Science and Mathematics Teachers Development Act - Establishes the National Science and Mathematics Teachers Development Board in the Department of Education. Requires that the functions of the Secretary of Education under this Act be carried out through the Board. Directs the Secretary to make grants to institutions of higher education for continuing education programs designed to improve the skills of secondary school teachers of science and mathematics and to help such teachers qualify for certification in science, mathematics, or both. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out this Act. Authorizes appropriations for related administrative expenses. Sets forth application requirements for program participation by institutions of higher education. Limits to 25 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this Act the amount that shall be available for full-time summer workshops. Limits the amount of any grant under this Act to a single institution of higher education to $200,000. Sets forth provisions for payments to institutions of higher education under this Act.
Bill· SS. 2907 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1982
Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 241 (97th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1982
Designates December 12 through December 18, 1982, as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 239 (97th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982
Designates October 16, 1982, as National Newspaper Carriers Appreciation Day.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 236 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982
Requests the President to designate October 24 through October 28, 1982, as National Water Resources Week.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 233 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982
Designates the week beginning October 1, 1982, as National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 453 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982
Designates October 3 through October 9, 1982, as National Productivity Improvement Week.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 235 (97th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982
Designates March 21, 1983, as National Agriculture Day.
Bill· SS. 2855 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 August 1982
Federal Seed Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Federal Seed Act regarding lawn and turf seed mixture labelling and importation. Eliminates provisions regarding "fine" and "coarse" mixture labels, and adulterated and unfit seed.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 232 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 August 1982
Designates the week beginning October 1, 1982, as National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 451 (97th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 August 1982
Urges the Administration to consider the United States' historical sanctuary role as it considers the asylum request of Hu Na, a citizen of the People's Republic of China.
Bill· SS. 2822 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1982
Student Assistance Reform Act - Amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide standards for maintaining satisfactory academic progress as a condition for assistance under such title.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 227 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1982
Designates the week beginning September 20, 1982, as National Firefighters' Week.
Bill· SS. 2811 (97th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1982
Extends certain restrictions of water resource project construction until October 2, 1983, on the Tuolumne River, California.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 442 (97th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1982
Designates February 12, 1983, as Georgia Day.
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