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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 491 (99th)open

A resolution calling for a strong response to the Daniloff arrest.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1986

States that the Senate: (1) declares that the Soviet action in imprisoning and falsely charging U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff reflects the failure of the Soviet Union to observe internationally recognized human rights and to be committed to any international agreements, including arms control agreements; (2) urges the President to continue his demands for the unconditional release of Nicholas Daniloff and condition his agreement to a summit meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev on the prompt return of Mr. Daniloff; (3) urges the President to limit discussions on arms control issues with the Soviet Union, and to refrain from concluding any arms control agreements with the Soviets, until they release Mr. Daniloff and demonstrate a willingness to observe basic standards of international conduct; (4) declares that the Senate should not ratify any arms control agreement with the Soviet Union, or new economic or commercial agreements, until Mr. Daniloff departs the Soviet Union; and (5) calls on the President to demand in his September 22 speech to the United Nations that the Soviet Union remove its spies from the United Nations and end its violations of the United Nations Charter.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 163 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the total number of Soviet diplomatic agents and consular officers in Washington, D. C., and San Francisco should be reduced to equal the total number of American diplomatic agents and consular officers in Moscow and Leningrad.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1986

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the number of Soviet diplomatic and consular agents at the Soviet diplomatic missions in Washington, D.C., and in San Francisco should be reduced to equal the number of American diplomatic agents at the U.S. diplomatic missions in Moscow and in Leningrad.

Bill· SS. 2812 (99th)open

A bill relating to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1986

Revises the boundary of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Redefines the term "improved property" for Lakeshore purposes. Increases the authorization of appropriations for such Lakeshore. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to the Congress within two years of enactment on the feasibility of establishing U.S. Highway 12 as the Indiana Dunes Parkway. Limits the authority of the Secretary to acquire interests in specified rights-of-way. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission or others for the management of specified recreational facilities within the Lakeshore. Requires the Secretary to study and report to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within two years on options for linking portions of the Lakeshore divided by the Little Calumet River and Burns/Portage Waterway for administrative and recreational purposes.

Bill· SS. 2806 (99th)referred

A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to clarify the current meaning of section 1113, relating to the regulation of collective bargaining agreements by debtors in bankruptcy.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1986

Prohibits a trustee in a bankruptcy reorganization case from unilaterally terminating or altering any provision of a collective bargaining agreement relating to benefits for retired employees prior to complying with prescribed procedures.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 486 (99th)passed

A resolution relating to the arrest of U.S. correspondent Nicholas Daniloff.

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1986

Declares that the Senate: (1) condemns the Soviet Union for the arrest and indictment of U.S. foreign correspondent Nicholas Daniloff and demands his immediate and unconditional release; (2) expresses its concern that the Soviet Union's failure to resolve this matter threatens to undermine U.S.-Soviet relations and jeopardizes the summit meeting between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev; and (3) urges that all news gathering organizations that provide support to Soviet news organizations should consider appropriate actions to demand Daniloff's release.

Bill· SS. 2781 (99th)reported

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 15 August 1986

National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1986 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to add to the list of products covered under the Act: (1) freezers which can be operated by alternating current electricity (with specified exceptions); (2) central air conditioning heat pumps; (3) direct heating equipment; and (4) pool heaters. Deletes from specific coverage: (1) television sets; (2) humidifiers; and (3) dehumidifiers. Excludes from such coverage consumer products designed solely for use in recreational vehicles and other mobile equipment. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to amend Federal energy efficiency test procedures for appliances under specified guidelines. Prohibits manufacturers from making any representations regarding the energy efficiency of appliances covered by this Act unless such appliances have been tested in accordance with the Federal test procedures, and the manufacturer's representations fairly disclose the results of such testing. Sets forth specific Federal energy conservation standards for products covered by this Act and manufactured after certain dates. Establishes deadlines by which the Secretary must issue rules regarding such standards. Details the criteria to be applied if such standards are revised. Revises the information requirements with which manufacturers must comply to provide that the Secretary shall exercise authority in a manner designed to minimize unnecessary burdens on manufacturers of covered products. Revises the rules under which State regulations are superseded by the Federal regulations for testing and labeling requirements and energy conservation standards. Permits the waiver of Federal preemption if the Secretary finds that such waiver is needed to meet compelling and unusual local energy conditions. Prescribes procedural guidelines for such a waiver. Details conditions under which State and local building code requirements regarding energy conservation standards are not superseded by the standards promulgated under this Act. Permits the commencement of a citizen's suit against the Secretary for failure to comply with a nondiscretionary duty to issue rules according to prescribed schedules. Directs the courts to expedite the disposition of such suits. Vests jurisdiction in the Federal district courts over actions brought by any adversely affected person to determine whether a State or local government is complying with the requirements of this Act. Declares that the required submission by the Secretary of an annual report regarding Federal energy efficiency standards does not constitute a defense or justification for a failure by such Secretary to comply with the nondiscretionary duty provided for in this Act.

Bill· SS. 2717 (99th)open

Temporary Emergency Grain Storage Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1986

Temporary Emergency Grain Storage Act of 1986 - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, where Commodity Credit Corporation-approved grain storage facilities are insufficient, to pay for on-farm storage at rates consistent with commercial facilities. Terminates such authority on May 1, 1987 (with a one-year extension available). Directs the Secretary, whenever demand for Corporation-approved storage exceeds capacity, to utilize rail cars, barges, and other temporary storage facilities. Permits in-kind payment of such storage costs.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 454 (99th)passed

A resolution urging the full restoration in Eastern Europe of the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church and of freedom of religion for the people of all Captive Nations, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1986

Declares that the Senate: (1) recognizes the right of the people of Ukraine, Lithuania, Romania, Czechoslovakia, and other Soviet-bloc Eastern European countries to have religious freedom; and (2) deplores the refusal by the Soviet Union and Romania to recognize the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church and the refusal by those countries to restore Church property. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should instruct the U.S. delegation to the Review Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to press the restoration of the Church and freedom of all religions.

Bill· SS. 2680 (99th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a charitable contribution deduction to farmers who donate agricultural products to assist victims of natural disasters.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1986

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a charitable contribution deduction to farmers who donate agricultural products to assist victims of a drought, flood, or other natural disaster. Provides that the amount of the deduction shall equal the wholesale market value of such agricultural product.

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 371 (99th)enacted

A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1986 as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1986

Designates August 1, 1986, the 11th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Accords, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Requests the President to: (1) reassert American commitment to the Helsinki Accords; (2) raise the issue of noncompliance with such Accords with the U.S.S.R. and the Warsaw Pact nations; and (3) convey to U.S. allies the necessity of unity on these points.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 154 (99th)open

A concurrent resolution concerning the Soviet Union's persecution of members of the Ukrainian and other public Helsinki Monitoring Groups.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1986

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should insist at the Vienna Review Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and in discussions with Communist Party and Soviet leaders, that imprisoned and exiled members of the Ukrainian and other Helsinki Monitoring Groups be released and allowed to emigrate to the countries of their choice. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Secretary of State should ensure that the U.S. consulate in Kiev reports on Soviet human rights violations in the Ukraine; and (2) such information should be included in reports on compliance with the Helsinki Final Act.

Bill· SS. 2585 (99th)referred

A bill to authorize the President of the United States to award a congressional gold medal to Red Skelton in recognition of his lifetime commitment in service of Americans and to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to sell bronze duplicates of such medal.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1986

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Red Skelton in recognition of his work on behalf of Americans. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal.

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 365 (99th)enacted

A joint resolution welcoming the Afghan Alliance.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1986

Declares that the United States: (1) reaffirms its support for the struggle of the Afghan people; and (2) welcomes the Islamic Unity of Afghan Mujahideen delegation led by its spokesman Burhanuddin Rabbani to the United States.

Bill· SS. 2539 (99th)reported

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1986

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act - Requires States to provide by law for elections for Federal office: (1) absentee registration and absentee voting for uniformed services voters and overseas voters; and (2) the use of alternative write-in absentee ballots by overseas voters when State absentee ballots are not available. Directs the President to designate the head of an executive department to have primary responsibility for the administrative functions of this Act, including: (1) prescribing an official postcard form containing a voter registration and an absentee ballot application; (2) prescribing an alternative write-in ballot for overseas voters; (3) prescribing forms and designs for balloting materials; (4) distributing election materials; (5) reporting to the Congress in the year immediately following a presidential election year on its effectiveness; and (6) consulting State and local election officials in carrying out this Act. Provides for the distribution of official postcards. Sets forth recommendations to the States in carrying out provisions of this Act. Provides for Federal and State write-in absentee ballots for overseas voters. Declares balloting materials under this Act free of postage. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2479 (99th)referred

Prompt Payment Amendments of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1986

Prompt Payment Amendments of 1986 - Revises Federal law to deem the head of an agency to receive an invoice on the fifth day after the date on which a property is actually delivered, or final performance of a service is actually completed, unless the contract specifies otherwise. Makes Federal prompt payment provisions applicable to the United States Postal Service. Reduces the 15-day grace period for payment of interest penalties to eight days for solicitations issued before October 1, 1988. Requires an agency to pay a double interest penalty if it fails to meet such grace period and the business concern makes a written demand that the agency pay such penalty. Makes the interest penalty provisions applicable to construction contracts for progress payments and retained amounts. Specifies the calculation of time for interest penalties on discount payments. Revises agency reporting requirements on interest penalty payments to include a description of agency payment practices. Requires the modification of Government-wide procurement regulations to implement Federal prompt payment provisions.

Bill· SS. 2496 (99th)referred

A bill to authorize the President to award Congressional gold medals to Doctors Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner for the great personal sacrifice they have made to further the causes of human rights and world peace.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1986

Authorizes and requests the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present gold medals to Doctor Andrei Sakharov and Doctor Yelena Bonner in recognition of the sacrifices they have made to further the causes of human rights and world peace. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medals. Authorizes appropriations.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 412 (99th)referred

A resolution to thank the Honorable Margaret Thatcher.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1986

Expresses the gratitude of the Senate, on behalf of the American people, to Prime Minister Thatcher and the British Government and people for their support of U.S. actions against Libyan terrorism.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 409 (99th)referred

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the tax reform legislation, when that bill is signed into law, remain unchanged for a minimum of five years, for the purpose of promoting economic growth and opportunity.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1986

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the tax reform legislation, when that bill is signed into law, remain unchanged for a minimum of five years, so as to provide stability for the American taxpayer and the private sector.

Bill· SS. 2451 (99th)referred

Philippines Sugar Quota Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1986

Philippines Sugar Quota Act of 1986 - Prohibits certain countries (listed in headnote 3, subpart A of part 10 of schedule 1 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States) from being eligible to receive an allocation of the total base quota of imported sugars unless such country is a friendly developing country and a net exporter of sugars. Requires the quota to be reallocated among the remaining countries on a proportional basis provided that the amounts shall first be reallocated to the Philippines to the extent that country's allocation is less than the percentage allocated to any other country. Grants duty-free treatment to sugar imports from the Philippines during any calendar year in which such imports from any other country are granted duty-free treatment. Prohibits granting sugar imports from any country more favorable treatment than is granted sugar imports from the Philippines.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 139 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution to limit the amount that may be expended in any fiscal year by a Member of Congress for franked mail.

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1986

Establishes a formula for determining the allocation of official mail costs for Members of Congress for any fiscal year beginning with FY 1987. Directs the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration to determine, and provide written notice to each Member of, the allocation of such Member. Requires the Committees to prescribe rules and procedures to assure compliance. Requires the Committees to publish a quarterly statement on official mail costs.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 138 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to Farm Credit System agricultural loan restructing.

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1986

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Farm Credit System should take specified actions to assist borrowers, including: (1) participating to the maximum extent possible with the Farmers Home Administration and other Government guarantee programs to provide 1986 operating loans; (2) following policies of reasonable loan forbearance; (3) using loan restructuring; (4) emphasizing loan servicing approaches that help borrowers meet the conditions of their loan contracts; (5) resorting to foreclosure only when there is no alternative or when the associated costs would be less than loan restructuring; (6) providing defaulting borrowers with the opportunity to bid on foreclosed property; and (7) maintaining sound institutional credit policies.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 397 (99th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the lending practices of multilateral development banks.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1986

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Treasury should instruct each U.S. Executive Director of various multilateral development banks to urge such banks, when considering the approval of a loan, to: (1) avoid lending practices that encourage the use of export subsidies to gain export sales; (2) encourage open access to markets; (3) follow the instruction of the law with respect to loans used for increasing production of commodities; (4) adhere to the purposes of the charter of such banks; and (5) oppose loans which result in the production of commodities in oversupply.

Bill· SS. 2398 (99th)open

Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1986

Child Sexual Abuse and Pornography Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code with regard to the sexual exploitation of children. Makes it a Federal offense for any person to advertise: (1) any product depicting sexually explicit conduct with a minor; or (2) the opportunity to engage in such conduct with a minor. Amends the Mann Act to include the transportation of males within its coverage and makes other changes so that the offense is gender neutral.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 135 (99th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning essential verification improvements to the Threshold Test Ban Treaty and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty and the long-term goal of a comprehensive agreement banning nuclear testing.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1986

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) urge the Soviet Union to halt its violations of arms control treaties, to accept appropriate verification measures, and to reach agreement on verification improvements to the Threshold Test Ban and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaties; (2) refrain from seeking the advice and consent of the Senate with respect to ratification of such treaties until an agreement can be reached on such improvements; (3) continue with the U.S. program of limited, underground nuclear weapon testing; and (4) not pursue negotiations on a comprehensive test ban agreement until specified conditions are met. Expresses congressional support for the goal of a world free from the threat of nuclear war and military aggression.

Bill· SS. 2380 (99th)open

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the head of a Department of Defense agency to consider the foreign policy objectives of the United States before entering into a procurement contract with a foreign government or an instrumentality of a foreign government.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1986

Amends Federal defense procurement provisions to direct the head of a defense agency, before entering into a contract with any contractor owned or controlled in whole or substantial part by a foreign government or instrumentality of a foreign government, to determine whether such contract is inconsistent with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. Requires the head of the defense agency, before entering into such a contract with a contractor owned or controlled by a foreign government which is included in the control list under the Export Administration Act of 1979, to report on such contract to the Congress.

Bill· SS. 2324 (99th)open

Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1986

Domestic Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (the Act) to set forth a volunteerism policy for ACTION, the Federal domestic volunteer agency. Revises provisions for Foster Grandparent Programs and for the Senior Companion Program to allow individuals who are not low-income persons to serve as nonstipend volunteers in such programs under specified conditions. Authorizes the ACTION Director (the Director) to: (1) accept in the name of ACTION funds received through solicitation of profit and nonprofit entities; and (2) employ or dispose of such funds for purposes of the Act. Requires that all such funds become part of the gift fund account of ACTION. Requires the Director to assure that a majority of the aggregate amount in each fiscal year of all unrestricted gifts to ACTION will be spent to support volunteer projects at the community level. Establishes in ACTION a National Voluntary Service Advisory Council to: (1) advise the Director with respect to policy matters arising in the administration of the Act; and (2) at the Director's request, review the effectiveness and operation of programs under the Act and make appropriate recommendations. Requires that each program under the Act be evaluated at least once every four years. Extends through FY 1989 the authorization of appropriations for the following National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs: (1) Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA); (2) service-learning programs; and (3) special volunteer programs. Extends through FY 1989 the authorization of appropriations for the following National Older American Volunteer Programs: (1) Retired Senior Volunteer Program; (2) Foster Grandparent Program; and (3) Senior Companion Program. Extends through FY 1989 the authorization of appropriations for administration and coordination under the Act.

Law· SS. 2329 (99th)enacted

Student Financial Assistance Technical Corrections Act of 1986

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1986

Student Financial Assistance Technical Corrections Act of 1986 - Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for reimbursement of the administrative costs of supplemental preclaim assistance for default prevention under the guaranteed student loan program.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 326 (99th)referred

A joint resolution to proclaim May 21, 1986, as "Andrei Sakharov Honor and Freedom Day".

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1986

Designates May 21, 1986, as Andrei Sakharov Honor and Freedom Day. Requests the President to mark such day with an appeal to the Soviet leader for Doctor Sakharov's release. Provides for the relocation of the "Andrei Sakharov Plaza" street sign to an area adjacent to the Soviet Embassy in the District of Columbia.