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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 28 (99th)passed

A resolution to improve Senate procedures.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

Directs that proceedings in the Senate Chamber be broadcast by radio and television in accordance with provisions of this resolution, including: (1) continuous coverage at such times as agreed by the Majority and Minority Leaders (except when a closed door meeting is ordered); and (2) equal time divided between the majority and minority parties. Requires that broadcasts be supervised and operated by the Senate and made available on a live basis and free of charge to specified entities. Requires the television broadcasts to follow the Presiding Officer and Senators who are recognized to speak. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to provide for the construction and acquisition of broadcasting facilities and equipment. Sets forth duties of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate with respect to the operation and maintenance of such equipment and the disposition of audio and video tape recordings. Directs the Librarian of Congress and the Archivist of the United States to receive, store, and make such recordings available to the public at no cost for viewing or listening on the premises. Authorizes the charging of a fee equal to the cost involved through distribution of taped copies. Provides for a test period of Senate broadcasting equipment. Prohibits the use of tape duplications of broadcast coverage for political or commercial purposes. Requires that changes in regulations made by this resolution be made only by Senate resolution. Authorizes expenditures, limited to a specified amount, to carry out this resolution. Amends rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit the reporting of legislative measures from committees by polling (committee members not physically present for committee vote). Amends rule XXX to revise the method of considering treaties. Amends rule XII to revise the voting procedure by authorizing the Majority Leader, in concurrence with the Minority Leader, to determine when a roll call shall be by electronic device. Sets forth requirements for Senators upon such determination. Amends rule XVI to provide that if a point of order is made against an amendment to a general appropriations bill on certain grounds, then it shall not be in order to raise the defense of germaneness unless there is House legislative language on that subject contained in the bill. Amends rule VIII to limit to two hours debate on motions to proceed to consideration of any matter, other than Rules amendments, if such motions are made at times other than the morning hour. Amends rule XVII to change from three days to two days the time that reported measures must be available to members prior to consideration. Amends rule XV to set forth the procedure for imposing a germaneness requirement on floor amendments. Requires a three-fifths vote of Senators present and voting to ban the consideration of non-germane amendments to a particular bill or resolution for the remainder of a calendar day. Requires a two-thirds vote of Senators present and voting to overturn the Presiding Officer's decision on a question of germaneness or to hold an amendment germane. Declares that no amendment proposing sense of the Senate (or Congress) language that does not directly relate to the pending matter shall be considered germane. Amends rule XXII to expedite cloture activities, including: (1) a requirement that Senators be present and voting; and (2) a reduction from 100 hours to 20 hours the length of a filibuster before cloture can be invoked.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 34 (99th)referred

A resolution condemning the government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for five years of forced and oppressive military occupation of Afghanistan in the face of popular resistance to Soviet imperialism.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

States that the Senate condemns the Soviet Union's military terrorism and attempted destruction of Afghanistan. Recommends that the President provide medical, military, and food assistance to the Afghan Freedom Fighters.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 472 (98th)passed

A resolution expressing the appreciation of the Senate to members of the entertainment industry, especially the Entertainment Industries Council, for their concern over the drug problem in America, and urging the industry to undertake a comprehensive program to communicate to the citizens of the United States the dangers of drug abuse.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1984

Expresses the Senate's appreciation to members of the entertainment industry, especially the Entertainment Industries Council, for their work in discouraging and communicating the danger of drug use.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 467 (98th)referred

A resolution expressing the appreciation of the Senate to members of the entertainment industry, especially the Entertainment Industries Council, for their concern over the drug problem in America, and urging the industry to undertake a comprehensive program to communicate to the citizens of the United States the dangers of drug abuse.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1984

Expresses the Senate's appreciation to members of the entertainment industry, especially the Entertainment Industries Council, for their work in discouraging and communicating the danger of drug use.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 348 (98th)open

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to limit budget outlays for a fiscal year to not more than 19 per centum of gross national product.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1984

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress to assure that the total outlays of the Government during any fiscal year (except for the repayment of debt) do not exceed an amount equal to the greater of: (1) the difference between an amount which bears the same ratio to the gross national product at the close of such fiscal year as outlays for the preceding fiscal year bear to the gross national product at the close of such preceding fiscal year, and an amount equal to one percent of gross national product for such fiscal year; and (2) 19 percent of the gross national product for such fiscal year. Permits a waiver of such limitations in case of national emergency or war, but all expenditures in excess of such limitations must be approved by three-fourths of Congress.

Bill· SS. 2930 (98th)open

A bill to repeal the changes made by the Tax Reform Act of 1984 with respect to the tax treatment of debt instruments issued for property.

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal rules relating to the determination of the issue price of certain debt instruments issued for property. Amends the Tax Reform Act of 1984 to repeal the revisions made to rules for the imputation of interest on certain deferred payments. Provides that the Internal Revenue Code shall be applied and administered as if such revisions had not been enacted.

Bill· SS. 2857 (98th)open

Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1984

Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue and amend honey orders. Provides for the establishment of: (1) a Honey Board; and (2) a National Honey Nominations Committee to nominate Board members and alternates. States that such Board shall administer orders, develop plans for research, promotion, and consumer information and finance such activities through producer, importer, and handler assessments. Exempts specified small producers and importers from such assessments.

Bill· SS. 2834 (98th)referred

A bill to remove an impediment to oil and gas leasing of certain Federal lands in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Port Hueneme, California, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1984

Amends the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to permit the leasing of certain Federal lands which are incorporated into and are a part of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, or the city of Port Hueneme, California, for oil or gas exploration and extraction. Provides that such lands shall be available for such leasing as if they were not in an incorporated city, except that no such leasing activity shall proceed without the permission of the appropriate city.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 402 (98th)referred

A resolution opposing certain proposed import restrictions by the European Community on U.S. agricultural products.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1984

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Administration should continue to oppose the imposition of restrictions by the European Community (EC) on imports of nongrain feed ingredients and corn gluten as a means to shift to other countries part of the cost of its domestic agricultural policies; and (2) imposition of a consumption tax on vegetable oils and fats by the EC would restrain trade and violate the tariff bindings in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade on soybeans and soybean products. States that if EC action is taken to inhibit the importation of such products, then the United States should restrict EC imports by the same proportion of reduced U.S. export products.

Bill· SS. 2657 (98th)open

A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Air Force certain public lands within the Nellis Air Force Range, within Clark, Nye and Lincoln Counties, Nevada, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1984

Withdraws certain public lands in Clark, Nye, and Lincoln Counties, Nevada, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for defense-related uses by the Department of the Air Force. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Air Force before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with the Secretary of the Air Force regarding the development of a land resource management and implementation program and to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement that plan. Requires the land within the Desert National Wildlife Range to be managed by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966. Maintains the status of the water rights and water usage on the withdrawn lands as it existed prior to the passage of this Act. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act, unless the Secretary of the Air Force files for an extension of the withdrawal three years before such termination date. Prescribes a timetable and notification procedure for the extension or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to determine the extent of contamination incurred by the withdrawn lands prior to filing a notice of intent to relinquish. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse to accept jurisdiction of contaminated lands offered for relinquishment. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Limits the functions which may be delegated by the Secretary of the Interior under this Act.

Bill· SS. 2659 (98th)open

A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Air Force certain public land within the Luke Air Force Range, Maricopa, Pima and Yuma Counties, Arizona, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1984

Withdraws certain public lands in Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma Counties, Arizona, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for defense-related uses by the Department of the Air Force. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Air Force before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with the Secretary of the Air Force regarding the development of a land resource management and implementation program and to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement that plan. Requires the land within the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge to be managed by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966. Maintains the status of the water rights and water usage on the withdrawn lands as they existed prior to the passage of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit within a specified time to the Congress an analysis of the mineral potential of the withdrawn lands and to identify lands which should be opened to operation of the mining laws. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act, unless the Secretary of the Air Force files for an extension of the withdrawal three years before such termination date. Prescribes a timetable and notification procedure for the extension or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to determine the extent of contamination incurred by the withdrawn lands prior to filing a notice of intent to relinquish. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse to accept jurisdiction of contaminated lands offered for relinquishment. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Limits the functions which may be delegated by the Secretary of the Interior under this Act.

Bill· SS. 2658 (98th)open

A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Army certain public lands within the McGregor Range, Otero County, New Mexico, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1984

Withdraws certain public lands in Otero County, New Mexico, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Army as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Army. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Army determines that a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Army to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Army. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior.

Bill· SS. 2661 (98th)open

A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Army certain public lands within the Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1984

Withdraws certain public lands in the Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Alaska, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Army as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands, and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Army. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Army determines a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Army to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Army. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior.

Bill· SS. 2662 (98th)open

A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Navy certain public lands for the Bravo-20 Bombing Range, Churchill County, Nevada, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1984

Reserves specified public lands in Churchill County, Nevada, for use by the Department of the Navy as a testing and training area for aerial bombing, missile firing, tactical maneuvering, and other defense-related uses. Grants the Secretary of the Navy exclusive jurisdiction over such lands, which may be used by other departments or agencies within the Department of Defense upon the Secretary's authorization. Requires the Secretary to take precautions to prevent and suppress brush and range fires resulting from military activity on such land. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage such lands and their resources under the principles of multiple use. Directs the Secretary to develop a resource management plan for such lands within one year after enactment of this Act. Directs the two Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such program. States that any water rights connected with such land are not disturbed by the withdrawal of such lands from all forms of appropriations under the public land laws. Terminates such land withdrawal after 25 years. Permits the Secretary of the Navy to file an application for an extension of such withdrawal if the Navy will have a continuing use for any of the involved lands. Requires the Secretary to file a notice of intention to relinquish if that is the Secretary's intention. Requires the Secretary to determine before relinquishment whether such lands are contaminated with explosives or hazardous materials and to decontaminate such lands if practicable and economically feasible. States that the Secretary of the Interior is not required to accept contaminated lands and that in the event of nonacceptance such lands would continue to be considered withdrawn lands. Directs the Secretary of the Navy to examine such lands every five years to determine whether decontamination would be practicable and economically feasible. Directs the Secretary to move forward with decontamination if appropriate and directs the Secretary of the Interior to then consider reaccepting jurisdiction of such lands.

Bill· SS. 2660 (98th)open

A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Army certain public lands within the Fort Greely Maneuver Area, in the Big Delta area, Alaska, and certain public lands within the Fort Greely Air Drop Zone, in the Granite Creek area, Alaska, for use as training and equipment development areas, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1984

Withdraws certain public lands in the Fort Greely area of Alaska from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Army as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Army. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Army determines a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Army to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Army. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior.

Bill· SS. 2656 (98th)open

A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Navy certain public lands within the Mojave "B" Ranges, San Bernardino County, California, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1984

Withdraws certain public lands in San Bernardino County, California, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Navy as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Navy before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Navy, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Navy. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Navy determies that a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Navy. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Navy and the Interior.

Bill· SS. 2610 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1984

Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to repeal specified provisions which authorize certain contracts for acquisition of lands and waters in advance of appropriations for that purpose.

Bill· SS. 2611 (98th)referred

A bill to entitle certain United States citizens and nationals domiciled in Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands and citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands to document vessels under the laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1984

Declares that it is the intent of Congress to provide for limited exceptions to the requirements of the use of U.S.-built hulls for fishing and coastwise transportation of fisheries products in Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands and of U.S. citizenship for the documentation and operation of vessels. Provides that any vessel of at least five net tons that is not registered under the laws of a foreign country is eligible for documentation under this Act if it is owned by: (1) an individual who is a citizen or national of the United States domiciled in Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands or a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands; (2) an entity capable of holding title to a vessel under the laws of the United States or of Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands, all the members of which are citizens or nationals of such locations; (3) a partnership whose general partners are citizens or nationals of such locations and the controlling interest in the partnership is owned by citizens or national of such locations; (4) a corporation created under the laws of the United States, Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands if certain conditions are met; or (5) the government of Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands. Entitles foreign-built vessels documented under this Act to engage in: (1) fishing within the territorial sea and fishery conservation zone adjacent to Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in accordance with applicable U.S. laws; and (2) coastwise trade of fisheries products in and among Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Deems nationals of the United States domiciled in Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands, and citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands to be citizens of the United States for all citizenship requirements related to the operation of vessels documented under this Act while the vessel is engaged in permitted activities. Declares that upon the effective date of the termination of the Trusteeship Agreement over the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands all references to the Northern Mariana Islands contained in this Act shall cease to be effective. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be deemed to render applicable to the Northern Mariana Islands the coastwise laws of the United States or any prohibition in the laws of the United States against foreign vessels landing fish or unfinished fish products in the United States.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 286 (98th)open

A joint resolution to approve the "Compact of Free Association", and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1984

Grants congressional approval of the Compact of Free Association between the United States, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. Declares that the defense sites of the United States established in the Marshall Islands or the Federated States of Micronesia in accordance with such Compact and its related agreements are within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Provides that upon the effective date of the Compact of Free Association the laws of the United States generally applicable to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands shall continue to apply to the Republic of Palau. Makes the Republic of Palau eligible for such proportion of Federal assistance as it would otherwise have been eligible to receive under such laws prior to the effective date of the Compact.