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Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 126 (97th)open

A concurrent resolution calling upon the United States Government to support the people of Afghanistan with material assistance in their struggle to be free from foreign domination.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1982

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.

Bill· SS. 2953 (97th)open

Education for Economic Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Education for Economic Security Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make matching grants to States to pay the Federal share of the costs of strengthening instruction in mathematics, science computer education, foreign languages, and vocational education. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1986. Directs the Secretary to allot to each State from such appropriations for each fiscal year an amount based on the relative number of children aged five through 17 in such state. Provides that no State shall receive less than one-half of one percent in of the funds appropriated for any fiscal year. Provides for reallotments, based on the Secretary's estimates, of sums exceeding a State's needs. Authorizes additional appropriations for allotment to: (1) Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands; (2) the Secretary of the Interior for programs in schools operated for Indian children; and (3) the Secretary of Defense for programs in overseas dependent schools. Apportions 65 percent of each State's allotment to elementary, secondary, and vocational education programs and 35 percent to higher education programs. Directs State educational agencies to distribute a specified percentage of the elementary, secondary, and vocational education apportionment to local educational agencies for mathematics and science instruction, foreign language instruction, and computer education programs, together with related instructional materials. Bases such distribution upon the relative numbers of children aged five through 17 in the schools and upon the size of the proposed programs. Bases renewals of such payments upon such criteria and upon a determination that the local program serves substantial numbers of students and involves several grade levels. Requires each State education agency to: (1) distribute a specified percentage of its apportionment for foreign language instruction; and (2) use a specified percentage for exemplary programs, instructional materials, technical assistance, and information. Requires the State agency responsible for vocational education to use a specified percentage of the apportionment for vocational education employment-based programs. in new and emerging technologies, including computer learning and instruction, (with a specified portion to be used for programs in correctional institutions) and for foreign language instruction. Requires that such funds be distributed among vocational education schools and area vocational schools. Directs the State agency for higher education to distribute the higher education programs apportionment among institutions of higher education, with specified percentages to be used for: (1) elementary and secondary school teacher training, retraining, and inservice training in mathematics, science, and computer education; (2) employment-based programs equipment, in new and emerging technologies, including computer learning and instruction and basic engineering instruction; and (3) foreign language instruction. Sets forth requirements for State applications for grants under this Act. Sets forth provisions for Federal matching payments of 50 percent of the costs of programs under this Act.

Bill· SS. 2942 (97th)open

A bill to provide that disability benefits under title II of the Social Security Act shall continue to be paid through the end of the administrative appeals process, and that periodic reviews of disability cases shall be carried out only to the extent determined to be appropriate.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to permit an individual who has been found to be no longer eligible for disability benefits and who has requested a hearing on such determination to elect to have the payment of such benefits continued during the period of appeal. Provides that if the decision upon appeal affirms the determination that the individual is not entitled to such benefits, any benefits paid pursuant to such election shall be considered overpayments. Provides that such benefit payments shall not be considered overpayments if the individual's appeal was made in good faith and if treating such payments as overpayments would work an undue financial hardship on the individual. Makes the requirement that disability determinations under title II be reviewed at least every three years applicable only to the extent necessary to insure that the appropriate number of cases are reviewed. Requires the Secretary to determine the appropriate number of cases to be reviewed in each State. Requires the Secretary to report annually to specified congressional committees with respect to the Secretary's determinations.

Bill· SS. 2954 (97th)open

A bill to amend part E of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide cancellation of loans for certain teachers who enter the teaching profession in the field of mathematics, science, or computer education.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Amends title IV, part E (Direct Loans to Students in Institutions of Higher Education) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for cancellation of up to 75 percent of a direct student loan to an individual who enters into an agreement with the Secretary of Education to teach mathematics, science, or computer education in a nonprofit elementary or secondary school system for at least five consecutive years.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 253 (97th)referred

A joint resolution to assure that regulations governing the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) enhance the health status of participants in the program.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from promulgating any regulation which would not maintain or enhance the nutritional integrity of supplemental foods made available under the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. Prohibits the Secretary, after September 23, 1982, from modifying any regulation governing such program, unless a finding is made that the modification will be beneficial to the health status of program participants. Requires the Secretary to submit such finding to the appropriate congressional committees prior to its publication in the Federal Register. Requires the Secretary to implement specified regulations concerning the program no later than December 31, 1982.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 478 (97th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the need to maintain guidelines which ensure equal rights with regard to education opportunity.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1982

Expresses the sense of the Senate that guidelines relating to title IX (Prohibition of Sex Discrimination) of the Education Amendments of 1972 should not be repealed or altered in a manner which will deny any person equal access to education.

Bill· SS. 2912 (97th)open

A bill to provide that the amount of unnegotiated social security checks shall be returned to the social security trust funds, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1982

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to implement procedures for identifying social security benefit checks issued under title II which have not been negotiated within 12 months and to credit the appropriate social security trust fund on a monthly basis for the amount of all unnegotiated benefit checks drawn on such trust fund. Requires the Secretary to pay a benefit check presented for payment after it has been credited to one of the trust funds if it is otherwise proper. Directs the Secretary to transfer funds from the general fund of the Treasury to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and to the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund to reimburse them for the total amount of unnegotiated benefit checks.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 121 (97th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should maintain Federal involvement in, and support for, the child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition should continue; (2) a national commitment to vital nutrition programs should continue; and (3) the Federal Government should retain primary responsibility for child nutrition programs.

Bill· SS. 2909 (97th)open

National Science and Mathematics Teachers Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1982

National Science and Mathematics Teachers Development Act - Establishes the National Science and Mathematics Teachers Development Board in the Department of Education. Requires that the functions of the Secretary of Education under this Act be carried out through the Board. Directs the Secretary to make grants to institutions of higher education for continuing education programs designed to improve the skills of secondary school teachers of science and mathematics and to help such teachers qualify for certification in science, mathematics, or both. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out this Act. Authorizes appropriations for related administrative expenses. Sets forth application requirements for program participation by institutions of higher education. Limits to 25 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this Act the amount that shall be available for full-time summer workshops. Limits the amount of any grant under this Act to a single institution of higher education to $200,000. Sets forth provisions for payments to institutions of higher education under this Act.

Bill· SS. 2904 (97th)open

A bill to make more equitable certain provisions relating to unemployment compensation.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1982

Requires continuation of the supplemental unemployment benefits program established under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 and an individual's period of eligibility for such benefits until the national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is less than 8.7 percent. Provides that specified provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 shall not be effective for determining whether there are State "on" or "off" indicators for weeks beginning on or after June 1, 1982, and before the month following the first month thereafter for which the national seasonally adjusted total rate of unemployment is less than 8.7 percent. Requires, for making such determinations, that the insured employment rate for all weeks be calculated in the same manner as it is calculated for the particular week for which the determination is being made. Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to revise the effective date of the change in the State trigger for extended compensation (under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970)to apply to weeks beginning after the national seasonally adjusted total rate of unemployment is less than 8.7 percent for at least one month occurring after September 1982. Requires that provisions under the Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 for determining the State trigger, for any week beginning on or after June 1, 1982, and before the month following the first month thereafter for which the national seasonally adjusted total rate of unemployment is less than 8.7 percent, shall be based solely on a State insured unemployment rate of five percent for that week and the immediately preceding 12 weeks (waiving the 120 percent factor). Provides that a State shall not be deemed out of compliance with specified Internal Revenue Code provisions by reason of a failure to amend its State unemployment compensation law within a specified period to include any requirements imposed by this Act with respect to extended compensation.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 245 (97th)open

A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Labor for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1982

Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Labor. Appropriates to the Department a sum equal to five percent of the latest estimated cost to the Government of unemployment compensation for the current fiscal year, to remain available until December 31, 1982. Requires that, of such sum: (1) 85 percent shall be available to provide productive jobs for unemployed individuals; and (2) 15 percent shall be available for the Department's youth and training programs. Prohibits individuals assisted with funds under this Act from being: (1) eligible for unemployment compensation during the period of productive job employment; or (2) paid except upon written certification by the supervisor that such job was performed. Sets forth requirements for individual eligibility, wage rates, and employment benefits and conditions with respect to such jobs. Prohibits any displacement of currently employed workers by individuals employed with funds under this Act. Limits the percentage of funds which may be used for administration and equipment costs. Permits funds to be used to provide unemployed individuals with temporary employment for not more than six months in repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation of public facilities and conservation, rehabilitation, and improvement of public lands. Sets forth provisions for allocation of such funds. Allocates 83 percent of such funds among eligible entities with unemployment above the national average rate for the preceding three months. Provides that 50 percent of such allocation shall be based on the relative number of unemployed, 25 percent on the number of unemployed living in areas of substantial unemployment, and 25 percent on the number of unemployed in excess of four and one-half percent of the labor force. Allocates two percent of such funds among Native American tribes, bands, and groups. Allocates the remainder to specified entities to serve localities which have had: (1) a large scale loss of jobs caused by the closing of a facility, mass layoffs, natural disasters, or similar circumstances; or (2) a sudden or severe economic dislocation. Sets forth requirements for eligible entities, including States, local governments, and rural area concentrated employment program grantees. Directs the Secretary of Labor, within 30 days after enactment of this Act, to: (1) notify recipients of the allocation of funds; and (2) promulgate necessary rules and regulations to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 2901 (97th)open

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1982

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Neurofibromatosis within 60 days. Sets forth operating and related provisions. Authorizes the Commission to transmit interim reports. Requires: (1) the Commission to make a final report to the President and to each House of Congress within one year; and (2) the Secretary to file a final report and a budget analysis for neurofibromatosis research with the appropriate congressional committees within 15 days after the President submits his budget to Congress. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report. Authorizes appropriations.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 458 (97th)open

A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Export-Import Bank of the United States shall be given sufficient authority and shall provide competitive financing for American exports.

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee shall investigate methods of strengthening the Export-Import Bank to ensure competitive financing for U.S. exports; (2) the Senate Appropriations Committee shall provide sufficient authority for the Export-Import Bank to enable U.S. exporters to compete in world markets; and (3) the Export-Import Bank shall provide U.S. exporters with competitive financial support.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 117 (97th)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that September 4, 1982, the one-hundredth anniversary of Thomas Edison's Pearl Street central power station, should be commemorated as "Pearl Street Centennial Day".

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that September 4, 1982, the 100th anniversary of Thomas Edison's Pearl Street central power station, should be commemorated as Pearl Street Centennial Day.

Bill· SS. 2801 (97th)open

Wilderness Protection Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1982

Wilderness Protection Act of 1982 - Withdraws from disposition under all laws pertaining to oil, gas, oil shale, coal, phosphate, potassium, sulphur, gilsonite, and geothermal leasing: (1) wilderness areas; (2) lands recommended for wilderness designation, until Congress determines otherwise or until the lands concerned are recommended for other uses; (3) wilderness study areas, for the period of interim wilderness protection and management required by law; and (4) lands identified for further planning in Executive Communication 1504, 96th Congress, until one year after the final approval and implementation of an initial forest plan covering the further planning area. Exempts from the withdrawal pursuant to this Act: (1) national forest system land released to management for nonwilderness uses; (2) lands designated as congressional wilderness study areas in Colorado and New Mexico and certain lands within the River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho; (3) Bureau of Land Management wilderness study areas; and (4) lands in Alaska. Permits activities compatible with the preservation of the wilderness environment for the purpose of inventorying energy, mineral, and other resource values in areas withdrawn by this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to augment recurring surveys of mineral values of wilderness areas and to acquire information on the areas withdrawn by this Act by conducting mineral inventories of such areas. Authorizes the President to recommend to Congress that minerals exploration, development, or extraction be permitted in specified areas withdrawn under this Act if: (1) there is an urgent national need for the mineral activity; and (2) the need outweighs the public values of the wilderness lands involved and the potential adverse environmental impacts likely to result. Makes such a recommendation effective only upon enactment of a joint resolution by Congress approving such recommendation. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue oil and gas leases for the subsurface of national forest or public land wilderness areas that are immediately adjacent to oil and gas producing fields or areas that are prospectively valuable. Prohibits surface occupancy under such leases and provides that such leases may be entered only by directional drilling from outside the wilderness or by other nonsurface disturbing methods.

Bill· SS. 2807 (97th)open

Balanced Monetary Policy Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1982

Balanced Monetary Policy Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to require the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve System to establish yearly targets for positive real short-term interest rates and for the growth or diminution of money and credit aggregates, consistent with the interest rate targets. Requires the Board and the Federal Open Market Committee to take necessary actions to assure that such targets are achieved, on average, on an annual basis. Requires a written report to specified congressional committees if such targets cannot or should not be achieved because of unfavorable economic conditions. Requires the Board of Governors to transmit specified information to Congress biannually. Requires the Board to announce publicly changes in objectives and plans at the time those changes are determined.

Bill· SS. 2799 (97th)referred

A bill for the relief of Jabbar Attou.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1982

Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· SS. 2798 (97th)referred

A bill for the relief of Marsha D. Christopher.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1982

Relieves a named individual from the liability to refund any benefit paid by the United States in compensation for injuries received while performing duties as a United States letter carrier.

Bill· SS. 2792 (97th)open

Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Block Grant Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1982

Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Block Grant Act - Establishes the Ocean and Coastal Development Impact Assistance Fund in the Treasury. States that four percent of all bonus revenues and six percent of all royalty revenues from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases shall be deposited in such Fund. Provides block grants from such Fund to coastal States and territories for ocean and coastal energy impact assistance and resource management. Sets forth an allocation formula based upon oil or gas production, coastal population, and shoreline. Requires a State to give at least 40 percent of such grant to local coastal communities. Provides for assessment and audit of such block grants.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 223 (97th)referred

A joint resolution to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from promulgating regulations which expand the number of hours which 14- and 15-year old children would be permitted to work and which further change the conditions of employment of young children and students.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1982

Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from promulgating regulations changing: (1) the conditions for employment of 14 and 15 year-old children; and (2) existing regulations governing full-time student employment at subminimum wages.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 437 (97th)referred

A resolution relative to James G. Watt, Secretary of the Interior.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1982

Repudiates and denounces a statement by Secretary of the Interior James Watt concerning the effect on U.S.- Israeli relations of opposition by the American Jewish community to the Reagan administration's energy policies.

Bill· SS. 2776 (97th)open

A bill to provide that disability benefits under title II of the Social Security Act may not be terminated without evidence of medical improvement, to limit the number of periodic reviews, and to provide that benefits continue to be paid through a determination by an administrative judge.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1982

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the termination of an individual's disability benefits on the grounds that the individual's disability has ceased or did not exist unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services finds that: (1) there has been a medical improvement in the individual's impairment such that the individual is no longer disabled under the disability standards in effect at the time of the original disability determination; or (2) the original disability determination was clearly erroneous under the disability standards in effect at the time it was made. Makes such requirement inapplicable in the case of an individual who has demonstrated an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity. Provides that subsequent reviews of a disability determination, following an initial review for purposes of determining the continuing eligibility of beneficiaries who become entitled in October 1982 and thereafter, shall be at the discretion of the State agency or the Secretary, as appropriate. Requires that such individuals be notified when subsequent reviews of disability determinations are scheduled. Limits the number of reviews of disability determinations for purposes of continuing eligibility which the Secretary may conduct for individuals who become entitled to disability benefits before October 1982. Permits a disability insurance beneficiary who has been found to be no longer entitled to disability benefits to elect to have such benefits continued until the disability determination has been affirmed or overturned on appeal or until the time for such an appeal has expired. Provides that benefits paid pursuant to such an election shall be considered overpayments if the decision after a hearing affirms the determination that the individual involved is no longer entitled to benefits.

Bill· SS. 2767 (97th)referred

Land Remote Sensing Satellite Authorization Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1982

Land Remote Sensing Satellite Authorization Act of 1982 - Makes the Secretary of Commerce responsible for: (1) operating the existing U.S. land remote sensing satellite system; (2) operating the space segment; (3) transferring the data-handling segment to the private sector; and (4) coordinating the space and data-handling segments. Directs the Secretary to acquire from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration all but the research and development portions of the satellite system. Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive plan of operation, including procuring launch services, determining satellite asset needs for ten years, and stimulating private sector efforts to provide such assets. Directs the Secretary to coordinate the satellite system with other Federal agencies. Permits the Secretary to negotiate with international bodies or foreign governments. Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive process for transferring the data-handling segment to the private sector, if cost-effective. Establishes civil penalties for the unauthorized sale of data produced by the existing satellite system. Grants jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts. Grants the Secretary authority to administer the system in accordance with the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 114 (97th)passed

A concurrent resolution to congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all persons involved in the success of the test flight phase of the Space Shuttle program.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1982

Sets forth the congratulations of Congress to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other organizations and persons who contributed to the successful completion of the Space Shuttle test flight period.

Bill· SS. 2739 (97th)open

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that termination of disability benefits shall require that a finding be made that there has been medical improvement or that the prior decision was clearly erroneous, to provide for continuation of disability benefits through the appeals process, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1982

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to permit the termination of disability benefits on the grounds that the physical or mental impairment involved has ceased, did not exist, or is no longer disabling, only if the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines and documents that: (1) based upon current medical evidence and the medical history of the individual involved, there has been a medical improvement in the individual's condition such that such individual is no longer disabled under the criteria for disability determinations in effect at the time of the prior disability determination; or (2) the prior determination that such individual was disabled was clearly erroneous under such criteria. Requires the Secretary to make all reasonable efforts to obtain current medical evidence and the individual's medical history from his or her physician or health care provider before deciding that a consultative medical examination is warranted. Exempts from the requirements above those cases in which the termination of benefits is based upon a finding that services performed or earnings demonstrate an individual's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity. Requires that the criteria for determining the severity of physical or mental impairments must provide for a comparison of such an impairment with other cases of comparable severity. Permits an individual who has been found to be no longer eligible for disability benefits to elect to have the payment of such benefits continued until the determination to terminate such benefits is affirmed by the Secretary after a hearing or until the time for requesting such a hearing has expired. Provides that benefits paid pursuant to such an election shall be considered overpayments if the decision after a hearing affirms the benefit termination decision or if the individual involved fails to request a hearing.

Bill· SS. 2732 (97th)open

Fair Trade Finance Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1982

Fair Trade Finance Act of 1982 - Amends the Export-Import Bank Act Amendments of 1978 to specify the time limits on an inquiry by the Secretary of the Treasury concerning foreign official export credits. Directs the Secretary to begin an inquiry within five days of receiving information that foreign sales to the United States are being seriously offered which involve foreign official export credits that violate international agreements. Requires the inquiry to be completed within 30 days. Directs the Secretary, upon finding such information accurate, to request the withdrawal of such foreign official financing. Authorizes the Secretary to have the Export - Import Bank provide competitive U.S. sellers with matching financing if: (1) such foreign official financing is not withdrawn within ten days of the request; and (2) the Secretary determines that the availability of such foreign official financing is likely to be one of the relevant factors in the sale or sales. (Current law authorizes the Secretary to offer such financing if the financing is likely to be a determining factor in the sale.)

Bill· SS. 2725 (97th)open

A bill to provide that disability benefits under title II of the Social Security Act shall continue to be paid through the end of the administrative appeals process, and that periodic reviews of disability cases shall be carried out only to the extent that adequate time and personnel are available.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1982

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to permit an individual who has been found to be no longer eligible for disability benefits and who has requested a hearing with respect to such determination to elect to have the payment of such benefits continued during the administrative appeals process. Provides that if the decision after the hearing affirms the determination that the individual is not entitled to such benefits, any benefits paid pending the hearing shall be considered overpayments. Makes the requirement that disability determinations under title II be reviewed at least every three years applicable only to the extent that sufficient personnel and processing time are available. Requires the secretary of Health and Human Services to determine the number of cases which may be adequately reviewed by the applicable State agency or by the Secretary. Provides that where fewer than all cases are being reviewed every three years, the Secretary shall establish criteria for giving priority to reviews of those cases in which ineligibility is most likely to be found.

Bill· SS. 2723 (97th)referred

National Defense and Strategic Skills Training Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1982

National Defense and Strategic Skills Training Act of 1982 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to develop a list, to be revised annually, of skilled occupations with a substantial shortage of workers. Directs the Secretary of Defense to determine which of those occupations is necessary to the improved efficiency of defense procurement. Directs the Secretary of Labor, upon application, to designate a State a participating State if it: (1) has high concentrations of experienced workers dislocated by major changes in its economic base; (2) will establish a system for selecting, training, and relocating displaced workers; and (3) evidences understanding of defense procurement procedures and establishes relationships with contractors to assist in the placement of experienced displaced workers. Directs the Secretary of Defense to set aside up to one percent of funds available for weapons systems for FY 1983-1987 for the special training program. Directs the Secretary to select appropriate contractors to participate in this program, requiring at least ten percent of the workers to be displaced workers hired and trained under the program. Requires the Secretary to reimburse such contractors for the costs of training these workers. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 2674 (97th)open

Disability Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1982

Disability Amendments of 1982 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the termination of disability benefits on the grounds that the physical or mental impairment on which such benefits were based has ceased or did not exist (unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services finds that there has been medical improvement in the beneficiary's condition or that the initial disability determination was clearly erroneous under the disability standards in effect at the time). Requires that a preliminary disability decision by a State agency, or the Secretary, which is unfavorable to the disability benefit applicant contain a statement of the case with a discussion of the evidence, the basis for such decision, the right of the applicant to a review of the decision, and the right to submit additional medical evidence prior to such review. Entitles the applicant or the applicant's spouse, former spouse, surviving spouse, surviving divorced mother, child or parent to a review of the premliminary decision (including the right to make a personal appearance and submit additional medical evidence), upon a showing that his or her rights may be prejudiced by such decision and upon timely request. Sets forth the procedural requirements for a review of a preliminary disability decision. Provides that a preliminary disability decision may be affirmed, modified, or reversed on the basis of the review. Authorizes the State agency which made the initial disability determination to make any new disability determination required during review of the case after notification to the Secretary and in accordance with the rules governing such determinations. Requires that a decision by the Secretary after review which is unfavorable to the individual requesting the review contain a statement of the case with a discussion of the evidence and the basis for the Secretary's decision. Sets forth procedural requirements with respect to the submission of documentary evidence relating to disability on or after the date of the decision made after review. Requires that individuals requesting a review be informed of the requirements under this Act and of their right to representation at the review. Provides for reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing for disability benefit applicants who show that their rights may be prejudiced by a decision after review. Provides that the hearing decision may affirm, modify, or reverse the Secretary's findings of fact and the decision after review. Sets forth procedural requirements with respect to the submission of additional documentary evidence relating to disability on or after the date of the decision after review and before the commencement of the hearing on such decision. Requires the Secretary to prescribe a period of time after hearing decisions during which the Secretary, upon his or her own motion or at the request of the individual who requested the hearing, may review the hearing decision and affirm, modify, or reverse it. Makes such a review the final review of the decision. Provides that the decision shall be considered final if it is not so reviewed. Requires the Secretary to notify the individual involved with respect to a case where the Secretary initiates a review. Provides that an application for disability benefits filed before the first month in which the applicant satisfies the requirements for such benefits shall be considered valid only if: (1) the applicant satisfies such requirements before the Secretary makes a final decision on the application and no request for review has been made; or (2) the applicant satisfies such requirements before a decision on review is made in any case where review is requested. Requires that hearings on disability decisions after review be conducted on the record. Subjects such hearings to Federal law governing administrative hearings. Requires the Secretary to appoint administrative law judges to conduct such hearings. Entitles any individual who is dissatisfied with the final hearing decision to judicial review of that decision. Entitles an individual who shows that his or her rights may be prejudiced by a determination with respect to his or her continuing eligibility for disability benefits to the same type of review and hearing as is permitted in the case of an initial disability determination. Specifies the cases with respect to which State agencies may make new disability determinations for purposes of review under this Act. Permits an individual who has been found to be no longer eligible for disability benefits, and who has requested a hearing on such determination, to elect to have the payment of such benefits continued during the period of appeal. Provides that if the decision upon appeal affirms the determination that the individual is not entitled to such benefits, any benefits paid pursuant to such election shall be considered overpayments. Requires the Secretary to provide uniform standards which shall be applied at all levels of disability determinations. Provides that except in certain cases, if an individual has been found to be no longer eligible for disability benefits, the termination month for such benefits shall be the month in which: (1) a decision affirming such benefit termination has been made after review of the preliminary decision to this Act; or (2) the time for requesting such a review has expired. Sets forth evidentiary requirements with respect to disability determinations.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 417 (97th)passed

A resolution commending Philip A. Loomis, Junior.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1982

Commends Philip A. Loomis, Jr., for his outstanding Federal service on the occasion of his retirement as General Counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission.