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Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]

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Bill· SS. 2165 (104th)referred

Fair Trade Practices Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1996

Fair Trade Practices Act of 1996 - Directs the President to report annually to the Congress the identities of: (1) foreign persons and concerns that engage in certain foreign corrupt trade practices; and (2) foreign countries that do not have in effect or do not enforce laws similar to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977. Authorizes the President to impose specified sanctions upon countries that are not making a good faith effort to enact or enforce such laws.

Bill· SS. 2154 (104th)referred

Pharmaceutical Equity Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1996

Pharmaceutical Equity Act of 1996 - Extends for a two-year period the term of any patent in force on September 24, 1984, and on this Act's effective date, that claims a drug product or a method of using or manufacturing it from the product's expiration date if: (1) an exemption became effective for the drug product before September 24, 1984; (2) the regulatory review period for such product exceeded 120 months or 60 months, as appropriate. Provides that during such extensions, the rights in the extended patents shall be the same as those that existed before their expirations, thereby guarding against patent infringements during the extensions. Requires: (1) the patentee to notify the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks of such patent extended number; and (2) the Commissioner to confirm the patent extension by placing a notice thereof in the official file of the patent and to publish an appropriate notice in the Official Gazette of the Patent and Trademark Office.

Bill· SS. 2033 (104th)open

DOE Reports Elimination and Streamlining Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1996

DOE Reports Elimination and Streamlining Act of 1996 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to repeal reporting and study requirements with respect to: (1) process-oriented industrial energy efficiency; (2) industrial insulation and audit guidelines; (3) vibration reduction technologies; (4) potential financial investments by electric utilities in electric batteries for motor vehicle; (5) the National Advanced Material Program Plan; and (6) the Alaska Federal- Civilian Energy Efficiency Swap Act of 1980. Changes the frequency of the report on the status of advanced coal-based technologies from biennial to once in six years, and that of the report on the electric motor vehicle comprehensive plan from annual to biennial. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to repeal provisos regarding the use of a concurrent resolution of the Congress (legislative veto) and related reports with respect to foreign distribution of special nuclear material. Amends the Continental Scientific Drilling and Exploration Act to change the current annual report on the scientific drilling program to a periodic joint report to the Congress by specified Federal agencies. Amends the Steel and Aluminum Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988, and the DOE Metal Casting Competitiveness Research Act of 1990, to require incorporation of the annual report on steel and aluminum and metal casting research and development activities in the President's annual budget submission. Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to convert the National Energy Policy Plan from a biennial report to a quadrennial report. Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 and the Energy Security Act to repeal authorizations for the Office of Subseabed Disposal Research, and the Office of Alcohol Fuels, respectively.

Bill· SS. 2030 (104th)referred

National Motor Vehicle Safety, Antitheft, Title Reform, and Consumer Protection Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1996

National Motor Vehicle Safety, Antitheft, Title Reform, and Consumer Protection Act of 1996 - Amends Federal transportation law to require States, in licensing a passenger motor vehicle whose ownership has been transferred, to disclose on the certificate of title whenever records indicate that such vehicle was previously issued a title that contained a term or symbol signifying that it was "salvage," "unrebuildable," "parts only," "scrap," "junk," "nonrepairable," "reconstructed," "rebuilt," or that it has been damaged by flood. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring each State in licensing such vehicles to apply specified uniform standards, procedures, and methods for the issuance and control of motor vehicle titles and for information to be contained on such titles. Makes it unlawful for any person knowingly and willfully to: (1) make false statements on an application for a motor vehicle title; (2) fail to apply for a salvage title when such application is required; (3) alter, forge, or counterfeit a certificate of title, a nonrepairable vehicle certificate, a certificate verifying an anti-theft inspection or an anti-theft and safety inspection, or a required decal affixed to a passenger motor vehicle; (4) falsify the results of an inspection; (5) offer to sell any salvage vehicle or nonrepairable vehicle as a rebuilt salvage vehicle; or (6) conspire to commit any of these acts. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 286 (104th)referred

A resolution to commend Operation Sail for its advancement of brotherhood among nations, its continuing commemoration of the history of the United States, and its nurturing of young cadets through training in seamanship.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1996

Commends Operation Sail and encourages its continuation into the next millennium. Encourages all individuals to join in the celebration of the 224th birthday of the United States of America and the international camaraderie that Operation Sail and the International Naval Review will foster.

Bill· SS. 2014 (104th)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire property adjacent to the city of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, for inclusion in the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1996

Amends the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire specified property, including property that contains the Big Oak Island archaeological site, to be added to the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. Renames the Refuge the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge.

Bill· SS. 1969 (104th)referred

Commission on Retirement Income Policy Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1996

Commission on Retirement Income Policy Act of 1996 - Establishes the Commission on Retirement Income Policy to study and report to the President and Congress on: (1) trends in retirement savings in the United States; (2) existing Federal incentives and programs to encourage and protect such savings; and (3) new Federal incentives and programs needed for such purpose. Requires the Commission to address specified issues and to include in its recommendation measures addressing specified needs of future retirees. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 1951 (104th)referred

Customs Enforcement and Market Access Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1996

Customs Enforcement and Market Access Act of 1996 - Directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), whenever the United States negotiates a protocol for accession of a country to the World Trade Organization (WTO), to negotiate for inclusion in that protocol: (1) provisions for effective market access to that country's domestic markets for U.S. textile and apparel products; and (2) provisions allowing the suspension or revocation of paragraph 14 (relating to increasing import levels based on growth rates) of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing, if the country has failed to enforce such market access provisions. Requires negotiation of bilateral agreements containing similar provisions with countries that are not WTO members. (Sec. 3) Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the USTR to identify annually, report to the Congress, and publish in the Federal Register the names of priority foreign countries that deny fair and equitable market access to U.S. persons producing or selling textile or apparel products. (Sec. 4) Establishes in the Treasury a Textile Global Competitiveness Research Fund, consisting in part of fines levied under this Act, and whose amounts shall be available: (1) for programs aimed at enhancing the international competitiveness of the United States textile and apparel manufacturers; and (2) to the Customs Service for the enforcement of laws governing trade in textile and apparel goods. (Sec. 5) Directs the USTR to take necessary steps to negotiate a quota agreement with any non-WTO country whose exports to the United States exceed $100 million annually, or are creating serious damage or the actual threat of it to the U.S. textile and apparel industry. Specifies: (1) a quota formula for new textile agreements with non-WTO countries which already have a textile agreement with the United States; and (2) provisions for inclusion in the accession protocol of countries acceding to the WTO. (Sec. 6) Requires the USTR to ensure that any protocol under negotiation for accession to the WTO of a non-WTO country with a textile import bilateral agreement with the United States, as well as any subsequent agreement, provides for a reduction in the quantity of that country's textile and apparel goods that may be imported into the United States if the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) determines that the bilateral agreement is being circumvented and that inadequate or no measures are being taken by that country to take action against such circumvention. (Sec. 7) Prescribes specified Customs Service enforcement actions and penalties (including fines, seizure, and forfeiture) for violations of customs laws involving textile and apparel goods. (Sec. 10) Directs the Commissioner of Customs to establish a Division on Textile Enforcement. (Sec. 11) Requires withdrawal of preferential tariff or quota treatment (unilateral trade concessions) from the textile and apparel goods of any country: (1) demonstrating a consistent pattern of circumventing textile agreements with United States; (2) refusing to cooperate in investigations; (3) failing to provide adequate enforcement of intellectual property rights with respect to textile and apparel goods; or (4) failing to provide fair and equitable market access for U.S. textile and apparel goods.

Bill· SS. 1944 (104th)referred

Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1996

Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism Act - Establishes the Harold Hughes Commission on Alcoholism to study: (1) existing Federal agencies and programs related to alcoholism; (2) public education, both directly by governmental agencies and by governmental agencies working with private sector groups; (3) physician instruction; (4) unmet research needs; and (5) treatment effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Authorizes appropriations.

Law· SS. 1899 (104th)enacted

Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1996

Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area Act - Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to designate that portion of the Artic National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness located in the Brooks Range as the Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness Area. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to place a monument in honor of Mollie Beattie's contributions to fish, wildlife, and waterfowl conservation and management at the entrance of the Area or another suitable location designated by the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 1890 (104th)open

Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1996

Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996 - Makes Federal criminal code prohibitions against, and penalties for, damaging religious property or obstructing any person's free exercise of religious beliefs applicable where: (1) the property is damaged because of its racial or ethnic character; and (2) the offense is in, or affects, interstate commerce. (Currently such provisions apply only where: (1) the property is damaged because of its religious character; (2) the defendant, in committing the offense, travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses a facility or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in interstate or foreign commerce; and (3) the loss exceeds $10,000.) Prohibits intentionally defacing, damaging, or destroying religious real property (or attempting to do so) because of the race, color, religious, or ethnic characteristics of any individual associated with such property. Increases penalties for violations of such provisions where bodily injury results or where such acts include the use, or attempted or threatened use, of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire. Includes within the definition of "religious property" fixtures or religious objects contained within a place of religious worship. Sets a seven-year statute of limitation for the prosecution, trial, or punishment of a person for any noncapital offense under such provisions. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to use up to $5 million of the credit subsidy provided under the General and Special Risk Insurance Fund for guaranteed loans to financial institutions in connection with loans made to assist certain tax exempt religious or other organizations that have been damaged by arson or terrorism. Authorizes appropriations to the Departments of the Treasury and Justice, including the Community Relations Service, to increase personnel to investigate, prevent, and respond to potential violations of this Act and Federal explosives prohibitions. Reauthorizes the Hate Crimes Statistics Act. Commends those individuals and entities that have responded with funds to assist in the rebuilding of places of worship that have been victimized by arson. Encourages the private sector to continue such efforts.

Bill· SS. 1874 (104th)open

Department of Energy Standardization Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1996

Department of Energy Standardization Act of 1996 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to repeal certain procedural guidelines governing: (1) rules publication and notice requirements; and (2) rule promulgation accompanied by explanation. Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to repeal certain requirements for the conduct of advisory committees.

Bill· SS. 1868 (104th)referred

Deepwater Port Modernization Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1996

Deepwater Port Modernization Act - Amends the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to revise the term "deepwater port" to include a fixed or floating manmade structure (other than a vessel) that is located beyond the territorial sea and off the U.S. coast which is used as a port or terminal for the transportation of oil from the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Eliminates: (1) certain utilization and transfer restrictions on deepwater ports; and (2) a certain antitrust precondition with respect to the licensing of such ports. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt a person from certain information requirements with respect to the issuance of a deepwater port license. Repeals the restriction on the issuance of a deepwater port license requiring that the Secretary of Transportation first receive opinions from the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as to whether such action would adversely affect competition, restrain trade, promote monopolization, or otherwise contravene the antitrust laws. Requires a deepwater port, among other things, to accept, transport, or convey without discrimination all oil delivered to it. Directs the Secretary to prescribe and enforce marine protection and navigational safety procedures with respect to a deepwater port through the operations manual of a deepwater port licensee. (Currently, such procedures are enforced by regulation.)

Bill· SS. 1852 (104th)open

Department of Energy Class Action Lawsuit Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1996

Department of Energy Class Action Lawsuit Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to bar a class action suit against any person indemnified by the United States under the Act (Department of Energy contractors) with respect to any claim for a nonphysical injury (emotional distress, mental or emotional harm, or diminution of property value) arising from a nuclear incident or precautionary evacuation regardless of when it occurred. Provides that the exclusive remedy for any claim for medical monitoring in a public liability action against such contractors shall be medical monitoring by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Declares that no court may grant a remedy for a medical monitoring claim except in the case of an extraordinary nuclear occurrence, or as provided under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Bars the award of punitive damages against such contractors with respect to a nuclear incident or precautionary evacuation regardless of: (1) the date of occurrence; or (2) the statutory authority under which the agreement of indemnification was entered. Declares this Act applicable to any public liability action pending on the date of its enactment, or commenced on or after such date.

Bill· SS. 1804 (104th)open

A bill to make technical and other changes to the laws dealing with the Territories and Freely Associated States of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1996

Amends the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 to: (1) extend, upon request of the Government of the Marshall Islands, certain agricultural and food assistance programs for the Bikini and Enewetak people, for another five years; and (2) ensure on an ongoing basis that the commodities provided reflect the population changes that have occurred since the effective date of the Compact. Repeals the mandate that the Secretary of the Interior transfer administration of the American Memorial Park (in Saipan) to the government of the Northern Mariana Islands. Amends the Organic Act of Guam to provide for transfer of Federal excess real property by the Administrator of General Services to the government of Guam. Repeals a limitation upon the use of specified land conveyed to the government of Guam. Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend State treatment with respect to certain drug enforcement programs to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Amends the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to provide that: (1) the physical absence of the Governor from the territory while on official business shall not be construed as a "temporary absence" involving a surrender of authority and power; (2) Virgin Islands revenue bonds, instead of the current priority for payment, shall have a parity lien with every other subsequently issued obligation; and (3) specified advanced refundings rules of the Internal Revenue Code shall not apply to advance refunding bonds issued by the Virgin Islands after specified dates. Establishes the Commission on the Economic Future of the Virgin Islands to make recommendations to the President and the Congress on policies and programs for a secure and self-sustaining future for the local economy of the Virgin Islands through 2020, as well as the Federal role in providing for that future. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 1743 (104th)open

Temporary Emergency Livestock Feed Assistance Act of 1996

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1996

Temporary Emergency Livestock Feed Assistance Act of 1996 - Amends the Agricultural Market Transition Act to provide temporary assistance for certain livestock producers. Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to obligate specified funds for 1996 livestock feed emergencies. Requires a report on the use of certain commodity reserves for livestock assistance.

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