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Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH]

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Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 381 (101st)referred

A joint resolution to designate November 2, 1990, as a national day of prayer for members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held hostage in the Middle East, and for their families.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1990

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should declare November 2, 1990, a national day of prayer for: (1) members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held hostage in the Middle East, and for their families; and (2) American and Iraqi authorities to bring about a just resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis.

Bill· SS. 2970 (101st)referred

Lamprey River Study Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Lamprey River Study Act of 1990 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Lamprey River, New Hampshire, for study as a potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete such study not later than three years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 2836 (101st)referred

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in China Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1990

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in China Act of 1990 - Prohibits most-favored-nation treatment for Chinese products. Terminates such prohibition upon the President's certification to the Congress that China: (1) has ceased committing violations of internationally recognized human rights; (2) has ceased persecution of pro-democracy movement members; (3) permits unrestricted emigration; and (4) has ceased religious persecution in China and Tibet.

Bill· SS. 2783 (101st)referred

American Family Enterprise Preservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1990

American Family Enterprise Preservation Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the estate tax on transfers with a retained life estate to repeal certain provisions concerning inclusions in the estate related to valuation freezes (especially where transfers with a retained life estate are to family members). Reduces estate and gift tax rates to: (1) 15 percent of the amount not over $1,000,000; and (2) $150,000, plus 28 percent of the excess of the amount over $1,000,000. Indexes such amounts for inflation. Increases the unified credits against estate and gift taxes and indexes them for inflation. Revises provisions concerning the rate of interest on deferred estate tax attributable to a closely held business.

Bill· SS. 2757 (101st)referred

A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the provision of medical supplies and other humanitarian assistance to the Lithuanian people to alleviate suffering during the current emergency.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1990

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to declare that the Congress recognizes that prompt U.S. assistance is necessary to alleviate the emergency in Lithuania caused by the Soviet blockade. Directs the Administrator of the agency responsible for administering part I of such Act to: (1) furnish humanitarian assistance to Lithuania during such emergency; (2) solicit donations of humanitarian assistance for Lithuania and cooperate with private relief agencies attempting to provide such assistance; and (3) attempt to deliver such assistance by the most expeditious means available. Authorizes appropriations. Urges the President to seek permission from the Soviet Union to deliver humanitarian relief to Lithuania without delay.

Bill· SS. 2744 (101st)referred

Economic Growth and Venture Capital Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1990

Economic Growth and Venture Capital Act of 1990 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the individual and corporate capital gains rate from 34 percent to 15 percent. Reduces such tax to 7.5 percent for low- and middle-income taxpayers. Requires indexing, based on the gross national product deflator, of the adjusted basis of certain assets (corporate stock and tangible property that is a capital asset of property used in a trade or business) that have been held for more than one year at the time of sale or other transfer, solely for the purpose of determining gain or loss. Provides for indexing the limitation on capital losses of noncorporate taxpayers.

Bill· SS. 2741 (101st)referred

A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the provision of medical supplies and other humanitarian assistance to the Lithuanian people to alleviate suffering during the current emergency.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1990

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to declare that the Congress recognizes that prompt U.S. assistance is necessary to alleviate the emergency in Lithuania caused by the Soviet blockade. Directs the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to furnish medical supplies and other humanitarian assistance to Lithuania. Requires the Administrator to solicit donations of medical supplies and medical assistance from the private sector. Authorizes the Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Transportation Command to provide all necessary airlift and sealift to transport such assistance as soon as an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union has been concluded. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits such assistance from being used to pay for, or coerce any person to practice, abortions or involuntary sterilizations. Urges the President to begin negotiations with: (1) the Soviet Union regarding the importation of humanitarian assistance; and (2) the governments of other Soviet republics to enlist their assistance in lifting the blockade.

Bill· SS. 2729 (101st)open

Coastal Barrier Resources Act Amendments of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1990

Coastal Barrier Resources Act Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (the Act) to replace provisions describing the properties included in the Coastal Barrier Resources System and providing for boundary modifications and maps with provisions including in the System undeveloped coastal barriers: (1) depicted on specified maps; (2) owned by the United States and meeting certain requirements; and (3) incorporated into the System under provisions of this Act. Requires the Administrator of General Services, prior to transfer or disposal of excess property that may be an undeveloped coastal barrier, to obtain from the Secretary of the Interior a determination of whether the property constitutes such a barrier. Sets forth procedures for adding such a property to the System. Directs the Secretary to provide to the Governor of each State on the Atlantic, Gulf, or Great Lakes coasts copies of maps of the undeveloped coastal barriers owned by that State or a local government. Directs the Secretary, if a Governor elects to have any portion added to the System, to follow certain procedures for adding such portions. Sets forth procedures regarding filing, public inspection, and changing of maps. Requires review of maps: (1) on request of certain officers of States, political subdivisions, and coastal zone management agencies; and (2) at least once every seven years. Amends provisions setting forth permissible Federal expenditures affecting the System to: (1) require that expenditures for the disposal of dredge materials be consistent with the purposes of the Act; (2) require that emergency actions essential to saving lives and protecting property be subject to specified provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act regulating the amount of assistance; and (3) allow expenditures for the maintenance of existing channel improvements and related structures only if all, or a portion, of the moneys for the improvement or structure were appropriated before that System unit was included within the System (currently, before October 18, 1982). Requires the head of each Federal agency concerned (currently, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget) to certify compliance with the Act annually to specified congressional committees and the Secretary (currently, to the House of Representatives and the Senate). Authorizes appropriations.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 138 (101st)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that contacts between the United States and the Palestine Liberation Organization should be suspended if the PLO has not taken certain actions.

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1990

Declares that the United States should suspend its dialogue with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) if the PLO does not: (1) condemn the May 30, 1990, Palestine Liberation Front terrorist attack against Israel; and (2) expel leader Abul Abbas for his role in such attack.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 296 (101st)referred

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate the support of Taiwan's membership in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1990

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the accession of Taiwan to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is in the best interest of the United States and of the world trading system and should be achieved prior to the end of the Uruguay Round; and (2) the United States should take the necessary steps to assure such country's membership in the GATT.

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 329 (101st)enacted

An Act to designate the week of November 3, 1990, to November 10, 1990, as "National Week to Commemorate the Victims of the Famine in the Ukraine, 1932-1933," and to commemorate the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933 and the policies of Russification to suppress Ukrainian identity.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1990

Designates the week of June 17 through June 23, 1990, as National Week to Commemorate the Victims of the Famine in Ukraine, 1932-1933. Condemns the disregard for human rights characterized by the Soviet Union during the famine and expresses sympathy for victims of the famine. Requests the President to call attention to Soviet policies that caused the famine and have suppressed Ukrainian human rights and the expression of cultural and social heritage. Recognizes the reforms underway in the Ukraine and urges the Soviet Government to: (1) move forward toward democratization and restructuring; and (2) provide a framework for the realization of the rights and aspirations of the Ukrainian people.

Bill· SS. 2579 (101st)referred

A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1990

Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to prohibit the President, on or after May 1, 1990, from revising the control list of goods or technology in such a manner that would decontrol exports to the Soviet Union prior to the date the President transmits to the Congress certification that the Soviet Union has: (1) lifted its economic embargo against Lithuania; and (2) entered into negotiations with the intent to recognize such country's independence.

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