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Bill· SS. 2407 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to establish certain requirements with respect to hazardous substances released from Federal facilities, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1984

Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) ("Superfund") to establish certain requirements with respect to hazardous substances released from Federal facilities. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to enter into specified interagency agreements with any Federal agency. Directs the Administrator, in addition to undertaking response action, to take action under CERCLA against any Federal agency in the same manner and to the same extent as against a nongovernmental entity, unless such an interagency agreement is reached within specified time periods. Sets forth procedures for interagency agreements and emergency actions applicable to Federal agencies under CERCLA. Directs the Administrator to establish a special Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket. Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on: (1) progress in reaching interagency agreements; (2) cost estimates and budgetary proposals involved; (3) public comments regarding each proposed agreement; and (4) instances in which no agreement has been reached, including an explanation of why no agreement was reached. Authorizes citizen lawsuits under CERCLA against: (1) any person (including the United States and any other governmental instrumentality or agency, to the extent permitted by the eleventh amendment to the Constitution) who is alleged to be in violation of any requirement which has become effective pursuant to CERCLA; or (2) the Administrator where there is an alleged failure to perform any non-discretionary act or duty under CERCLA. Sets forth requirements relating to such citizen lawsuits, which are to be brought in the appropriate U.S. district court. Directs the President, within 90 days after the enactment of this Act, to publish a schedule for including on the national priority list under CERCLA any federally owned or operated facilities which present a risk or danger to public health or welfare or the environment. Provides that such facilities shall be included on such list in the same manner and subject to the same criteria as facilities which are owned or operated by other persons.

Bill· SS. 2381 (98th)open

Defense Contract Audit Agency Abolition Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1984

Defense Contract Audit Agency Abolition Act of 1984 - Terminates the Defense Contract Audit Agency and transfers its offices and functions to the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Defense. Lists the additional duties of the Office of Inspector General, which include: (1) performing all necessary audits of contracts in connection with the negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts by the Department; (2) furnishing accounting and financial advisory services regarding contracts and subcontracts to all Department components responsible for procurement and the administration of contracts; and (3) providing requested assistance in the development of policies and regulations relating to procurement by the Department.

Bill· SS. 2372 (98th)open

A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide uniform margin requirements in transactions involving the acquisition of securities of certain United States corporations by non-United States persons where such acquisition is financed by non-United States lenders, to specify a private right of action for violations of margin requirements, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1984

Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain credit transactions for the acquisition of securities of United States corporations by either United States or non-United States persons where such a transaction is financed by either United States or non-United States lenders if such a transaction is or could be prohibited if made or the transaction had otherwise occurred in a lender's office or other place of business in a State. Permits the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to exempt any class of persons from the application of such regulation. Establishes a private right of action for violations of such margin requirements. Applies the provisions of this Act to any purchase or carrying of securities 30 days after enactment of this Act, if the loan or extension of credit involved originated, or if the loan proceeds used were disbursed, on or after such date.

Bill· SS. 2358 (98th)open

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Fiscal Accountability Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1984

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Fiscal Accountability Act of 1984 - Amends the United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation Act of 1980 to prohibit the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation from making new awards of financial assistance after the date of the enactment of this Act and before the date on which the Corporation's comprehensive strategy for achieving the national synthetic fuel production goal is approved by Congress. Makes limitations on Corporation construction projects effective upon the enactment of this Act rather than upon approval of the comprehensive strategy as provided under current law.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 246 (98th)referred

A joint resolution strongly urging the President to secure a full accounting of Americans captured or missing-in-action in Southeast Asia, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1984

Directs the President to: (1) secure from the Southeast Asian nations a full accounting of Americans captured or missing as a result of the Vietnam conflict; and (2) work for the release of Americans listed as prisoners of war (POW) or missing-in-action (MIA) and the return of the remains of all American POWs and MIAs who died in Southeast Asia. Requires the President to submit two reports to Congress on the POW/MIA problem.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 96 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should submit a revised budget proposal which contains provisions to reduce the Federal deficit by at least $200 billion over the next three years.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1984

Declares that it is the sense of Congress that the President should submit a revised budget proposal containing specific provisions to reduce the Federal deficit by a total of at least $200,000,000,000 over the next three fiscal years. Calls for the Congress to act expeditiously through legislative procedures to consider such proposals and enact a deficit reduction package.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 231 (98th)referred

A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a gold medal to Elie Wiesel in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights.

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1984

Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to present to Elie Wiesel a gold medal in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the public sale of bronze duplicates of such medal.

Bill· SS. 2277 (98th)referred

Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1984

Domestic Petroleum Company Acquisition Act of 1984 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit: (1) any major energy concern or affiliate from acquiring voting securities that would provide ownership or control of a domestic petroleum company; and (2) any domestic petroleum company or affiliate from acquiring, owning, or controlling any major energy concern or affiliate. Defines a "major energy concern" as any person engaged in commerce in the United States: (1) whose average net production of crude oil in the previous calendar year exceeded 500,000 barrels per day; or (2) who is under the control of one or more foreign persons. Authorizes the Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, or any aggrieved person to bring an action in the appropriate U.S. district court to enjoin such prohibited acts. Provides that temporary or permanent injunctive relief shall be granted upon proper showing. Provides that this Act shall not apply to an acquisition if the parties show that the transaction: (1) is likely to result in a material increase in new energy exploration, extraction, production, or conversion that cannot be achieved otherwise; or (2) is necessary to prevent one or both of the parties from becoming bankrupt.

Bill· SS. 2263 (98th)referred

Uniform Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984

Uniform Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to reduce a State's apportionment of Federal-aid highway funds by increments of five percent for every fiscal year during which the minimum drinking age in such State is less than 21 years.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 92 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution to bring about the prompt and orderly withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces participating in the Multinational Force in Lebanon.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984

Declares U.S. policy toward Lebanon should include: (1) the prompt withdrawal of U.S. armed forces from the multinational force in Lebanon; (2) a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to replace the multinational force with another peacekeeping force, preferably under U.N. auspices; (3) advising Lebanon of their need to develop a plan which recognizes the aspirations of all groups there; (4) development of diplomatic efforts with Syria to achieve acceptance by Syria of a reconciliation plan for Lebanon; (5) promotion of a dialog between Israel and Lebanon concerning security arrangements and a reconciliation plan for Lebanon; (6) continuation of other efforts to achieve the withdrawal of foreign troops from Lebanon and the reestablishment of a sovereign Lebanon; (7) renewal of efforts to pursue a broader Middle East peace; (8) intensification of U.S. efforts to retrain and reequip the Lebanese Armed Forces; (9) implementation of an economic assistance program for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon; and (10) implementation of military contingency plans to protect U.S. interests from terrorist attacks.

Bill· SS. 2218 (98th)referred

A bill to continue in effect the certification requirements with respect to El Salvador until the Congress enacts new legislation providing conditions for United States military assistance to El Salvador or until the end of fiscal year 1984, whichever occurs first.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1984

Continues to apply after FY 1983 the certification requirements of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 which relate to El Salvador until Congress enacts new legislation providing conditions for U.S. military assistance to El Salvador or until September 30, 1984, whichever occurs first.

Bill· SS. 2134 (98th)open

Depository Institutions Holding Company Act Amendments of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Depository Institutions Holding Company Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to change the procedure for forming a bank holding company where the transaction is a reorganization of existing individual ownership into corporate form. Creates an exemption for certain companies that become bank holding companies as a result of enactment of this Act. Revises procedures and requirements for bank holding companies to engage in activities determined to be closely related banking activities. Authorizes such companies to engage in certain securities activities through securities affiliates. Allows nonbanking subsidiaries of bank holding companies to satisfy reporting requirements by submitting the same information that is submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission by reporting companies engaged in similar businesses. Directs the Federal Reserve Board to minimize the scope and frequency of examinations of nonbank subsidiaries. Declares that no State shall prohibit an affiliation between a national banking association and a company engaged solely in certain securities or closely related banking activities. Authorizes the Board, with the consent of the Attorney General, to shorten or eliminate the 30-day period following approval of a bank acquisition during which a bank holding company must wait before consummating the acquisition. Amends the Bank Merger Act of 1966 to authorize the responsible agency, with the consent of the Attorney General, to shorten or eliminate the 30-day period following approval of a bank merger during which the merger may not be consummated. Amends the Banking Act of 1933 to permit a member bank to be affiliated with certain securities affiliates. Provides a two-year exemption from the provisions of this Act for securities activities of a depository institution that become unlawful after its enactment. Allows interlocking relationships between member banks and their securities affiliates. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to extend affiliation and interlocking relationship prohibitions to nonmember insured banks. Imposes limitations on nonbanking activities (including nationwide insurance) of State chartered depository institutions. Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from the registration requirements the issuance of shares of a bank holding company in a simple reorganization. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make conforming amendments. Amends the Federal Reserve Act to set forth restrictions on transactions between member banks and affiliates. Amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to permit an investment company affiliated with a bank holding company securities affiliate to enter into specified arrangements with certain banks. Amends the Bank Holding Company Act Amendments of 1970 to make technical and conforming amendments. Amends the National Housing Act with respect to insured institutions owned by unitary savings and loan holding companies.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 294 (98th)passed

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Soviet Union should allow Igor V. Ogurtsov to be released from exile and allowed to emigrate to the West without renouncing his views, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) continue to express U.S. opposition to the exile of Igor Ogurtsov; and (2) urge the Soviet Union to provide Igor Ogurtsov with medical care, grant his release from exile, and accept his application for an exit visa and allow him to emigrate without forcing him to renounce his views (in accordance with a specified international treaty).

Bill· SS. 2116 (98th)open

Aleutian and Pribilof Islands Restitution Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1983

Title I: Recognition of Injustice and an Apology on Behalf of the Nation - States that the Congress accepts the findings of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians and recognizes that a grave injustice was done to both citizens and resident aliens of Japanese ancestry by the evacuation, relocation, and internment of civilians during World War II. Title II: United States Citizens of Japanese Ancestry and Resident Japanese Aliens - Requests the President to offer pardons to those convicted of violating laws during the internment period whose violation was based on a refusal to accept racially or ethnically discriminatory treatment. Provides that Federal departments and agencies that review application for restitution of positions, status, or entitlement lost during the internment period shall review such applications giving full consideration to the findings of the Commission. Establishes within the Treasury a Civil Liberties Public Education Fund. Authorizes appropriations for the Fund. Requires the Attorney General to pay $20,000 from the Fund in compensation to surviving internees. Establishes a Board of Directors which shall be responsible for making disbursements from the Fund. Provides that disbursements from the Fund shall be used to: (1) sponsor research and public educational activities dealing with the internment; (2) fund studies of similiar civil liberties abuses; (3) prepare and distribute hearings and findings of the Commission; and (4) promote the general welfare of the ethnic Japanese community in the United States. Title III: Aleutian and Pribilof Islands Restitution - Aleutian and Pribilof Islands Restitution Act - Establishes within the Treasury the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands Restitution Fund. Directs the Administrator of the Fund (the Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association) to make restitution for certain Aleut losses sustained in World War II. Requires the Administrator to establish a trust of $5,000,000 and to distribute the interest of such trust for: (1) the benefit of the elderly, disabled, or seriously ill; (2) students in need of scholarship assistance; (3) preservation of Aleut cultural heritage and historical records; (4) the improvement of community centers of affected Aleut villages; and (5) other purposes to improve Aleut life. Authorizes the Administrator to rebuild and restore churches and church property damaged or destroyed in Aleut villages during World War II. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments of $12,000 from the fund to eligible Aleuts for any uncompensated personal property losses. Provides that such payments shall not be considered income or receipts for purposes of Federal taxes or determining eligibility for Federal benefits or assistance. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to implement a program for the removal and disposal of live ammunition, obsolete buildings, abandoned machinery, and other hazardous debris remaining in populated areas of the lower Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Aleut Corporation all right, title, and interest of the United States in Attu Island, Alaska. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides that all documents, personal testimony, and other material collected by the Commission shall be deposited in the National Archives of the United States.

Bill· SS. 2121 (98th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. Sections 1751 et seq.) to further capitalize the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1983

Amends the Federal Credit Union Act to require each insured credit union to post and maintain with the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund a refundable deposit in the amount equalling one percent of the credit union's total insured member accounts. Makes such deposit amount refundable to an insured union in the event that the insurance coverage is terminated (but not in the event of liquidation on account of insolvency). Permits a phased-in payment of the deposit requirements over a number of years. Permits the National Credit Union Association to issue regulations concerning the distribution of a liquidating Federal credit union's assets. Provides that the National Credit Union association's recovery of insurance payout in the case of a State credit union shall be the same as in the case of a Federal credit union.

Bill· SS. 2103 (98th)referred

Federal Deposit Insurance Improvements Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Federal Deposit Insurance Improvements Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to allow any appointive director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to serve in office after the expiration of his term until his successor has been appointed and qualified. Permits the Corporation to set the assessment credit for any insured bank on the basis of the risks that the bank may present to the Permanent Insurance Fund. Grants the Corporation enforcement powers over national and State member banks. Authorizes the Board of Directors of the Corporation to charge reasonable fees for the examinations of banks. Broadens the definition of "affiliate" to include subsidiaries of insured banks. Requires the Corporation serve as a receiver for all closed insured banks. Sets priorities for payment of claims against the estate of a failed bank. States that the Corporation as receiver of a closed insured bank shall not be required to furnish bond and shall have the right to appoint agents to assist it in its duties as such receiver. Eliminates the requirement that banking agencies must seek reports from the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Requires the agencies to request such reports from the Attorney General. Drops the requirement that the Corporation must approve domestic bank branches in advance.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 277 (98th)referred

An executive resolution expressing the advice of the Senate to the President relative to the nomination of William P. Clark of California to be Secretary of the Interior.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1983

Expresses the sense of the Senate that, upon confirmation, the new Secretary of the Interior should act to insure that the policies and programs of the Department of the Interior conform with the expressed will of the Congress and regain public support and confidence.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 86 (98th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the persecution of members of the Baha'i religion in Iran by the Government of Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1983

States that the Congress: (1) holds Iran responsible for upholding the rights of the Baha'is; (2) condemns Iran's decision to destroy the Baha'i faith; and (3) calls upon the President to work with appropriate foreign governments to form an appeal to Iran concerning the Baha'is, to cooperate with the United Nations in its efforts on behalf of the Baha'is, and to provide humanitarian assistance for Baha'is who flee Iran.

Bill· SS. 2026 (98th)referred

Great Lakes Water Diversion Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1983

Great Lakes Water Diversion Act - Provides that Great Lakes water shall not be diverted for use outside a Great Lakes State unless such diversion is approved by all eight Great Lakes States (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin) and the International Joint Commission. Prohibits any Federal study of Great Lakes water diversion unless such study is undertaken by the Corps of Engineers under the direction of the International Joint Commission in accordance with the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 80 (98th)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should take all steps necessary to bring the question of self-determination of the Baltic States before the United Nations, and for the other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1983

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should fulfill its obligations to promote respect for human rights and freedoms in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (Baltic States); and (2) the President, acting through specified officials, should take the necessary steps to bring the question of self-determination of the Baltic States before appropriate forums of the United Nations. Suggests that such forums discuss a specified list of topics, including human rights violations in the Baltic States and the withdrawal of Soviet troops.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 81 (98th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the urgency of extending the Japanese automobile export restraints beyond March 31, 1984, at the current level of one million six hundred eighty thousand vehicles, to foster recovery and reduce high unemployment in the American automobile industry.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1983

Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in order to reduce high unemployment and to foster the recovery of the U.S. automobile industry and to avoid the further deterioration of U.S. trade, the President should urge the Japanese to extend beyond March 31, 1984, the present automobile export restraints.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 253 (98th)open

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the replacement of the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon with a United Nations presence or other forces from neutral countries.

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 1983

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) provide protection and security for U.S. Forces in Lebanon; (2) pursue, in coordination with our allies in the Multinational Peacekeeping Force, the transferral of the peacekeeping responsibilities in Lebanon to a United Nations peacekeeping presence or to other forces from neutral countries; and (3) prepare and transmit to the Congress a report setting forth the measures that have been taken to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2001 (98th)referred

National Acid Deposition Reduction Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1983

National Acid Deposition Reduction Act of 1983 - Title I: Acid Deposition Control Program - Amends the Clean Air Act ("the Act") to establish an acid deposition control program. Requires that a reduction in annual emissions of sulfur dioxide in an acid deposition impact region (consisting of the 31 States, and the District of Columbia, east of or bordering on the Mississippi River) of 10,000,000 tons from the total actual annual level in 1980 of such emissions. Requires that this be a phased reduction and completed no later than January 1, 1993. Prohibits, beginning January 1, 1993, the total actual annual level of emissions of sulfur dioxide from stationary sources from being allowed to exceed 16,600,000 tons per year nationwide. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to publish, by January 1, 1985, an inventory and projection of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions for the United States, including (in tons): (1) 1980 emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from each major stationary source within the 50 States, by source and State; (2) 1980 emissions of nitrogen oxides from mobile sources for each of the 50 States, by type of mobile source; (3) 1980 emissions of sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides from other than major stationary or mobile sources; (4) emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from major stationary sources within the United States beginning operation after December 31, 1980 and before January 1, 1987; (5) additional increments of emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides above 1980 emissions rates for major stationary sources in operation on or before December 31, 1980; (6) additional increments of emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from mobile sources and other than major stationary sources which are projected to occur after December 31, 1980 and before January 1, 1993; (7) additional increments of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions which will occur at major stationary sources as a result of increasing plant utilization above 1980 levels and which are not subject to certain emissions limitations under specified provisions of this Act; and (8) an estimate of the gross tons of reductions in annual emissions of sulfur dioxide that are necessary to achieve a net reduction of 10,000,000 tons from the 1980 actual annual emissions of sulfur dioxide in the acid deposition impact region. Directs the Administrator to annually update such inventory and projection. Sets forth provision for an emissions cap and offsets. Prohibits any major stationary source which is in operation before 1987 from increasing its actual rate of emissions of sulfur dioxide over its 1980 level, unless there has been identified for such source a simultaneous net reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions at one or more sources in the same EPA administrative region in excess of the proposed increase in emission rate, and not otherwise required by a State implementation plan or under specified provisions of this Act. Requires that, for each major stationary source beginning operations after January 1, 1987, there shall be identified for such source a simultaneous net reduction in emissions of sulfur dioxide at one or more sources in the same EPA region in excess of the proposed emission rate for that source, and not otherwise required by a State implementation plan or under specified provisions of this Act. Provides that, for purposes of such emissions cap and offsets, a major stationary source beginning operation after January 1, 1987, and which commenced construction before January 1, 1984, shall be considered: (1) to be in operation before January 1, 1987; and (2) to have actual annual emissions not in excess of specified standards of performance under the Act. Provides that, for purposes of the emissions cap and offsets for major stationary sources in operation before January 1, 1987, actual annual emissions may exceed 1980 emissions if the additional increment of emissions results from increasing plant utilization above 1980 levels, but in no case may the actual annual emissions used to determine whether an emissions increase has occurred exceed the emissions rate that would result by multiplying the 1980 emissions rate by a plant utilization factor equal to the average level of production experienced by such source during the period from January 1, 1970 through December 31, 1980 (or the portion of such period during which such source was in operation), divided by the level of production experienced by such source in 1980. Requires States to assure: (1) compliance which such emissions cap and offsets requirements; and (2) the provision of emission reduction banks and brokerage institutions authorized under State implementation plan and acid deposition control provisions. Sets forth provisions for a priority list and emissions limitations. Directs the Administrator to publish, by January 1, 1986, a priority list of proposed control strategies for sulfur dioxide emissions reductions: (1) at major stationary sources which began operation prior to enactment of this Act; and (2) for which the Administrator intends to provide assistance by the use of funds available under the trust fund established by title II of this Act. Allows such control strategies to include specified methods or projects for net emission reduction, in addition to certain continuous emissions reductions measures, if emissions limitations under such methods or projects are enforceable by the Federal Government, States other than those in which the emissions occur, or citizens under provisions for citizen suits under the Act. Sets forth other requirements relating to such priority list. Authorizes the Administrator to limit the number of projects on the priority list which rely on fuel switching, if substantial unemployment or economic dislocation might otherwise result. Authorizes the Administrator to include on the priority list control strategies for emissions reductions by sources outside the acid deposition impact region under specified conditions relating to acid deposition or air quality improvement. Requires each State, within 12 months after publication of the priority list, to adopt enforceable measures, including emissions limitations and compliance schedules, to achieve the reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions set forth on the priority list for each source within such State. Directs each State Governor to submit such measures to the Administrator for review, and to the Governors of all States in the acid deposition impact region for comment. Directs the Administrator to approve such measures within six months, taking into consideration the comments of Governors of the other States, if specified conditions are met. Provides that such measures shall be deemed State implementation plan requirements. Requires each major stationary source identified for such a control strategy to be in compliance with such an emission limitation by January 1, 1993, but does not require any such source to implement a particular control strategy, provided that the emission limitation is achieved. Directs the Administrator to use funds available under the trust fund established under title II of this Act to pay up to 70 percent of the capital costs necessary to implement the control strategies identified in the priority list. Sets forth conditions for such assistance. Directs the Administrator to use funds available under such trust fund to pay up to 30 percent of the operation and maintenance costs necessary to implement such control strategies. Sets forth conditions for such assistance. Directs the Administrator, within 12 months after the publication of the priority list, to enter into binding agreements with the owners and operators of all sources with a control strategy included on the priority list. Sets forth requirements relating to such agreements. Limits to five percent of the funds available under such trust fund the amount which may be used to assist specified air quality improvement projects outside the acid deposition impact region. Allows up to two percent of the funds available under such trust fund to be used for the development and demonstration of sulfur dioxide emission control technologies or to conduct specified research under the Energy Security Act of 1980. Sets forth alternative reduction requirements which shall apply to all fossil-fuel-burning electric generating facilities which are major stationary sources located within: (1) the acid deposition impact region, if the Administrator fails to publish the priority list by January 1, 1986; or (2) any State, if such State fails to promulgate emissions limitations and compliance schedules as required under this Act. Title II: Acid Deposition Reduction Trust Fund - Establishes within the Treasury of the United States the Acid Deposition Reduction Trust Fund, consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated or transferred to the trust fund under this title. Appropriates to the trust fund amounts determined by the Secretary of the Treasury to be equivalent to the revenues received in the Treasury under the taxes imposed by this title. Provides that amounts in the trust fund shall be available only for expenditures relating to control strategies under title I. Imposes a tax on: (1) sulfur dioxide emissions from major stationary sources; (2) nitrogen oxides emissions from major stationary sources; and (3) nitrogen oxides emissions from motor vehicles and other mobile sources, including aircraft, railroad locomotives, and heavy construction equipment, without regard to whether it is capable of being relocated. Provides that such tax shall take effect on January 1, 1985, and terminate December 31, 1994. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, to establish such tax rates so that the total received during the period such tax is in effect shall be $40,000,000,000. Requires that: (1) two-thirds of such amount will be received from the tax on sulfur dioxide emissions from major stationary sources; (2) one-sixth of such amount will be received from the tax on nitrogen oxides emissions from major stationary sources; and (3) one-sixth of such amount will be received from the tax on nitrogen oxides emissions from motor vehicles and other mobile sources. Provides that the taxes on sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions from major stationary sources be paid by the operator of each such source. Provides that the portion of the tax imposed on nitrogen oxides emissions attributable to light-duty motor vehicles shall be paid at the time of first sale by the ultimater purchaser of each such vehicle sold in the United States after December 31, 1984. Provides that the portion of the tax on nitrogen oxides emissions attributable to mobile sources other than light-duty motor vehicles shall be paid by the owner of each such mobile source on an annual basis. Authorizes the Secretary to adjust such tax rate in the light of accumulated experience. Makes such adjustments effective on January 1 of 1987, 1990, or 1993. Authorizes the Secretary to modify such tax rate with respect to the operator of a specific fossil-fuel-burning electric generating facility which will be installing a technological system of continuous emission reduction to comply with certain emission limitations during the period such tax will be in effect. Requires that such modification establish a tax of equal annual amounts during such period, based on the average of emission levels expected prior to and subsequent to the installation and operation of such technological system. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such tax rates on sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions from major stationary sources on the basis of ranges of quantities of such pollutants emitted from a class of such sources, in lieu of a strict per-unit-of-weight rate, if it is enforceable and produces adequate revenue, without imposing monitoring costs which bear no reasonable relationship to the revenues received from such sources. Sets forth administrative provisions relating to the trust fund. Authorizes the Secretary to allow a source to make annual payments of equal amounts in those cases where a source otherwise would be required prior to installation of control technology to make payments substantially greater than payments after the installation of such technology. Allows such a source, if it is one which would receive assistance from the trust fund, to escrow its tax payments if such action would levelize electricity rate charges.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 78 (98th)referred

Commission on Civil Rights Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1983

Commission on Civil Rights Resolution - Establishes within the legislative branch an eight member Commission on Civil Rights (Commission). Provides rules of procedure for Commission hearings. Requires the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations of citizens' being denied their right to vote by reason of their color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin; (2) study and collect information concerning discrimination or a denial of equal protection; (3) appraise Federal laws and policy with respect to discrimination and the denial of equal protection; and (4) serve as a national clearinghouse for such information. Prohibits the Commission from investigating any membership practice or internal operation of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club or religious organization. Prohibits the Commission from collecting or studying information with respect to abortion. Directs the Commission to appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to denials of equal protection involving Americans who are members of eastern - and southern - European ethic groups.

Bill· SS. 1948 (98th)open

A bill to establish a national minimum drinking age of 21.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1983

Prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 if the beverage has traveled in interstate commerce or if the sale or offer of sale is made in an establishment which is in or affects interstate commerce. Subjects violators to a maximum civil penalty of $5,000. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to assess such penalty by an order made on the record after opportunity for a hearing in accordance with specified law. Prescribes due process procedures for assessing such penalties. Authorizes the Secretary to compromise or modify such penalties. Authorizes judicial review for persons aggrieved by civil penalty assessments. Restricts petitions for such judicial review to a specified time period. Directs the Attorney General to recover penalties in arrears in a civil action in Federal district court. Authorizes citizens' civil actions to enjoin alleged violators of the alcoholic beverage proscription under this statute. Prescribes procedure and appropriate venue for such civil actions. Confers jurisdiction upon Federal district courts over such suits, without regard to amount in controversy or citizenship of the parties. Authorizes the court to award the plaintiff attorney's fees, court costs, and expert witness fees.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 241 (98th)open

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the foreign policy of the United States should take account of the genocide of the Armenian people, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1983

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President and the Secretary of State should, in formulating U.S. foreign policy, recognize and take into account the genocide of the Armenian people; and (2) the President should direct his representatives to communicate in international forums the U.S. abhorrence to the genocide of the Armenian people.

Bill· SS. 1935 (98th)open

Cigarette Safety Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1983

Cigarette Safety Study Act - Establishes an interagency Cigarette Safety Task Force to conduct studies and make recommendations concerning the technical and economic feasibility of developing cigarettes and little cigars which have a reduced propensity to ignite upholstered furniture and mattresses. Requires the Task Force to appoint a Technical Advisory Group who have knowledge and expertise concerning the health consequences of smoking, the problem of fires in upholstered furniture and mattresses, and the development and manufacture of cigarettes and little cigars which have a reduced propensity to ignite such furniture. Requires the Task Force to transmit to the President and Congress such interim reports as necessary and a final report not later than two years after the date of enactment of this Act. Declares that commercial, technical, or financial information which is submitted to the Task Force or the Technical Advisory Group and which the Task Force considers to be confidential shall be considered trade secrets. Permits the use of any such information in the required reports to Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Task Force three months after the final report is transmitted.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 74 (98th)passed

A concurrent resolution to encourage and support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1983

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.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 70 (98th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding actions the President should take to commemorate the anniversary of the Ukrainian famine of 1932-1933.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1983

Condemns the Soviet Union's systematic disregard for human life and liberties and urges the President to: (1) proclaim May 28, 1984, as a day to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the original resolution on the Ukrainian famine in the House of Representatives; (2) call the attention of the world to the Soviet policies which caused Ukrainian deaths by famine during 1932 through 1933; and (3) urge the Soviet Union to remove restrictions on the shipment of food and other necessities to Soviet citizens by private individuals and charitable organizations.

Bill· SS. 1904 (98th)referred

Department of Defense Procurement Procedures Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1983

Department of Defense Procurement Procedures Act of 1983 - Sets forth a formula for determining the applicable percentage of Department of Defense procurement of property and services which must be made through formal advertising for fiscal years after FY 1983. Prohibits the Department of Defense from expending funds for negotiated contracts in any fiscal year following a fiscal year where the purchases and contracts made through formal advertising fell below the applicable percentage. Removes such prohibition if the Department meets or exceeds the applicable percentage during or after that fiscal year. Requires that specified information concerning a negotiated contract be part of the records of the contracting agency, including all cost and pricing data submitted by a contractor and the name of each Government official who participated in the negotiating or awarding of such contract. Requires that agency records on negotiated contracts containing classified information be maintained for at least ten years and be made available to Congress and the Comptroller General upon request. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish procedures which are similar to formal advertising procedures for the purchase of or contracting for personal or professional services. Sets forth investigatory procedures to determine the need for and price of services by a university or other educational institution.

Bill· SS. 1875 (98th)referred

Demand Deposit Deregulation Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1983

Demand Deposit Deregulation Act - Amends the Federal Reserve Act, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, and the Home Owners Loan Act to repeal prohibitions against payment of interest on demand deposits (NOW accounts) by Federal Reserve banks, by insured non-member banks and insured branches of foreign banks, and by Federal savings and loan associations or savings banks. Amends the Federal Reserve Act to exempt from reserve requirements: (1) any category of deposits or accounts first authorized under Federal law in any State after April 1, 1980; and (2) an amount equal to the amount by which current total demand deposits exceeds the amount of demand deposits held by an institution (located outside of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont) on a daily average basis during the 14-day period preceding the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the Depository Institutions Deregulation Committee to establish rules concerning the payment of interest on demand deposits. Repeals the requirement that the Committee meet in public at least quarterly.