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United States · United States Congress · 22 November 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide the Federal National Mortgage Association a net operating loss carryback of ten years and a net operating loss carryover of five years, beginning in 1982.
United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1981
Prohibits any Federal agency from soliciting offers from, entering or extending contracts with, or approving or extending subcontracts for any person who has been debarred or suspended from procurement activities of another agency, except for a compelling reason as determined by the agency head. Requires the agency head to notify the Administrator of the General Services Administration of such a determination. Directs the Administrator to maintain a file of such notices.
United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1981
Directs the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Provides that such stamp shall be issued in the denomination applicable to first-class mail up to one ounce in weight. Directs that such stamp shall be issued on November 11, 1982.
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1981
Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to delay the effective date of amendments relating to group eligibility requirements for trade adjustment assistance for workers.
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1981
Amends the Crude Oil Windfall Profit Tax Act of 1980 to delay until December 31, 1982 the effective date of the requirement that in cases of corporate liquidations a corporation inventorying goods under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of accounting treat the LIFO recapture amount with respect to distributed inventory assets as ordinary income.
United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1981
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to establish a national cemetery on the Delmarva Peninsula in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia.
United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1981
Directs the President to provide for the playing of taps at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.
United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and special motor fuels any such fuels sold for use in certain taxicabs. Imposes requirements of registration for such exemption.
United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1981
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States and Japan should exert maximum efforts to resist Soviet challenges to Asia; (2) Japan should make a greater contribution to its own defense; and (3) Japan's defense expenditures should be at least one percent of its gross national product.
United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1981
Expresses the disapproval by the Senate of the proposed deferral of budget authority for the Veterans' Administration health-care facility construction while the Administration considers alternative methods for providing readily available quality medical care for eligible veterans as set forth in a special message transmitted by the President to the Congress under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1981
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1981 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from permitting the transfer of irradiated fuel, or special nuclear material therein, for use in a nuclear explosive device without: (1) a presidential determination that the use of such fuel is vital to national defense and security; and (2) congressional approval.
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1981
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the present home mortgage interest income tax deduction be retained.
United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1981
Labor Management Racketeering Act of 1981 - Amends the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 (Taft-Hartley Act) to increase penalties for specified violations of restrictions on financial transactions. Makes violations involving more than $1,000 felonies punishable by up to $15,000 fines and/or five years' imprisonment. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to revise prohibitions against persons guilty of criminal offenses holding specified offices or positions involving employee benefit plans, labor organizations, or labor relations consultation to employer organizations. Increases the types of positions from which an individual is barred upon conviction of enumerated crimes. Requires immediate removal of such individual upon conviction (rather than after appeal) of enumerated crimes and crimes relating to the position. Increases, from five years to ten years, the time during which a convicted individual is prohibited from holding such offices or positions. Raises, from one year to five years, the maximum time of imprisonment for violations of such prohibitions. Prohibits any person from knowingly hiring, retaining, employing, or otherwise placing any other person to serve in a capacity in violation of such prohibitions. Provides that any salary payable but for such prohibition shall be placed in escrow pending final disposition of any appeal. Sets forth the responsibility of the Secretary of Labor to detect and investigate violations of ERISA and other provisions for protecting employee benefit rights, without precluding such detection and investigation by other appropriate Federal agencies.
United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1981
Program Fraud Civil Penalties Act of 1981 - Establishes penalties and assessments to be imposed against any person who knowingly makes a false claim or statement to: an authority of the United States; a recipient of property, services, or money from such authority; a party to a contract with such authority; or any State. Declares that such penalties and assessments are in addition to criminal and civil penalties and assessments provided by other laws. Requires that the total amount of a penalty and assessment imposed under this Act be at least equal to the damages sustained by the Government as a result of the false claim or statement, except under specified circumstances. Directs the Inspector General or other investigating official of a Federal authority to investigate allegations that a person made a false claim or statement, and to report findings to the reviewing official designated for that authority. Directs the reviewing official to refer such allegations to the authority head for a hearing upon determining there is probable cause to believe that the person is liable for a penalty or assessment. Requires the authority head to notify the Attorney General of any intention to initiate a hearing. Allows the authority head to initiate a hearing if the Attorney General approves it or does not disapprove it within 120 days. Entitles the defendant in such a hearing to: (1) written notice of the hearing; (2) be present and represented by counsel; (3) present evidence and cross-examine witnesses; (4) prompt, written notice of the authority head's determination; and (5) judicial review of an adverse determination. Specifies the authority of the investigating official and the official conducting the hearing, and the procedure for judicial review of the determination reached in the hearing. Authorizes the Attorney General to commence a civil action to recover a penalty or assessment determined by such a hearing. Authorizes the authority head to settle a final penalty or assessment determined by hearing. Grants the Attorney General exclusive authority to settle a claim subject to judicial review or collection procedures. Provides for the reimbursement of a State or political subdivision for damages sustained as a result of a false claim or statement out of any penalty or assessment collected. Specifies time limitations for commencing a hearing concerning a false statement or claim and for commencing an action to recover any penalty or assessment. Permits the deduction of any penalty or assessment from any amount owed the liable person by the Government, including tax refunds.
United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1981
Amends the copyright law to exempt the private, noncommercial recording and use of copyrighted works on a video recorder from copyright infringement.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981
Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to provide that provisions prohibiting an executive agency from disposing of any real property to a private interest until the Attorney General has advised the agency on antitrust considerations shall not apply to the disposal of real property which has an estimated appraised fair market value (currently a total government investment) of less than $1,000,000.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981
Authorizes the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to use recording clocks to record time and attendance of employees.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981
Authorizes expenditures from the working capital fund of the General Services Administration for internal mail processing, library facilities, and other centralized services.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981
Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require the submission to Congress of an explanatory statement of the circumstances of each negotiated disposal by the Government of surplus real property having a fair market value exceeding $500,000 (currently $1,000).
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981
Authorizes the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to buy, lease, or charter motor vehicles to transport persons assigned to the FEMA Special Facility to and from work upon determining that: (1) such transportation is necessary to effectively conduct FEMA affairs; (2) other transportation facilities are inadequate; and (3) FEMA will provide the most efficient transportation.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1981
Federal Employees' Compensation Act Antifraud Amendments of 1981 - Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from reimbursing a provider of medical supplies or services to injured Federal employees upon determining that such provider: (1) knowingly has made a false statement on the application for reimbursement; (2) has submitted a substantially high charge without good cause; (3) has furnished an unnecessary service or a service which does not meet professionally recognized standards; (4) has been convicted or indicted for an offense connected with providing a medical service or supply; or (5) has been excluded from a State or Federal medical program. Requires that such a determination be based on specific findings of fact. Directs the Secretary to provide notice of such findings and an opportunity for a hearing to the affected provider. States that the Secretary shall not reimburse a beneficiary for expenses accumulated after the beneficiary receives such notice. Permits a provider to obtain a review of a final decision made by the Secretary after a hearing by commencing a civil action in a U.S. district court. Directs the Secretary to adopt a schedule of reasonable fees for medical services and supplies provided in specific geographic areas. Prohibits the Secretary from paying charges exceeding the scheduled amount unless the Secretary determines such charges are reasonable in a particular case. Prohibits the payment of Federal compensation for injuries to any convicted felon while incarcerated unless such felon is participating in an approved rehabilitation program.
United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1981
Missing Children Act - Authorizes the Attorney General to collect and exchange information which would assist in the identification of unidentified deceased individuals, and the location of missing persons, including missing children.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1981
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to give first or fourth visa preference (sons and daughters of U.S. citizens) to an alien who was fathered by a U.S. serviceman after 1950 in Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos, Japan, Thailand, or the Philippines. Requires a five-year financial support guarantee signed by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsor. Allows the Attorney General to enforce such guarantee against the sponsor in a civil suit unless such sponsor dies or is adjudicated bankrupt.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1981
Expresses the support of the Senate for the growing acceptance of principles of freedom and democracy in Poland. Commends the President for extending agricultural credits and aid to Poland. Urges the President to develop a policy toward Poland commensurate with U.S. concerns, to extend additional agricultural credits to Poland, and to press other countries to assist Poland.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1981
Expresses the objection of Congress to the proposed sale to Saudi Arabia of airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, conformal fuel tanks, AIM- 9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and aerial refueling aircraft.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1981
Directs any organization or agency within the Department of Defense to make any excess property available to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) before making such property available to any other organization outside the Department. States that any transfer of such property to the FEMA requires no reimbursement. Amends the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to authorize the Administrator of the FEMA to loan any property obtained from any Federal agency to State and local governments for civil defense purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1981
International Terrorism Crime Act of 1981 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for whomever knowingly manufactures, sells, or delivers technology, expertise, plans, weaponry, or restricted military or communications equipment for the purpose of aiding, abetting, or promoting "international terrorism." Establishes lesser penalties for attempting, conspiring, or engaging in negotiations to commit such offense. Provides for the forfeiture to the United States of all gains from this crime.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1981
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the payment of death benefits to public safety officers who die as the result of extreme exercise or activity sustained in the line of duty.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise requirements for the exclusion of interest on mortgage subsidy bonds. Includes as an element of a good faith effort to satisfy such requirements a showing that the issuer of bonds conducts periodic audits and prosecutes any cases of fraud. Provides that an issuer's diligent effort to correct a failure to meet a particular requirement will cure such a failure. Revises the arbitrage requirements to increase the amount by which interest rates on tax-exempt mortgage subsidy bonds may exceed the interest rates on mortgages financed with such bonds. Specifies that issuers are not required to dispose of any investment and realize a loss in order to satisfy arbitrage restrictions. Repeals the registration requirements for bond issues. Revises requirements for residential rental property bond issues relating to the median income level of occupants and the term of the low-income occupancy.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1981
Requests the President to designate August 30, 1982, as "Roy Wilkins Day."
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1981
Expresses the objection of Congress to the proposed sale to Saudi Arabia of airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, conformal fuel tanks, Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and aerial refueling aircraft.
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1981
Regulatory Mediation Act of 1981 - Authorizes an agency or any person to request that the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States make a decision on whether to recommend establishment of a regulatory negotiation committee to develop a proposed rule. Sets forth criteria the Chairman should consider in making such decision, including: (1) the agency's willingness to issue such a rule and utilize such a commission; and (2) the number of interests which would be affected by the rule. Directs the Chairman: (1) to report a decision within 60 days; and (2) upon recommending the use of a committee, to recommend: (a) qualified committee members who represent all interests substantially affected; (b) whether a mediator should be used; (c) the issues to be considered; and (d) a work schedule. Leaves the establishment of such committee, if recommended by the Chairman, to the agency's discretion. Requires an agency, before establishing a committee, to publish a notice: (1) describing the issues to considered; (2) identifying committee members; (3) prescribing the work schedule; and (4) inviting public comments. Directs the agency to provide 30 days for comments and to modify the committee where appropriate. Directs each committee to reach a consensus on a proposed rule and to submit a report on the rule to the agency, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and certain congressional committees. Requires an agency to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking, including the committee report, for each proposed rule developed by a committee. Permits the agency to propose notifications or amendments to the proposed rule. Exempts committees and members from certain provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and other Federal laws concerning ex parte communications and civil service employment. Authorizes the Chairman to employ persons to serve as non-voting mediatiors of committees. Requires each agency to pay the expenses of its committees. Authorizes appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1981
Requests the President to designate October 7 of each year as "National Guard Day."
United States · United States Congress · 13 August 1981
Waives certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S. 10 (Commission on More Effective Government).
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1981
Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on bulk fresh carrots until June 30, 1984.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1981
Disapproves the final rule promulgated by the Secretary of Commerce dealing with the Federal consistency provisions of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1981
Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to declare that the United States shall assume exclusive fishery management authority over all fish within a specified fishery conservation zone (currently excludes highly migratory species).
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1981
Requests the President to designate the week of October 19 through October 25, 1981, as "National High School Activities Week."
United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1981
Establishes within the National Institutes of Health the Office of Drugs of Limited Commercial Value under the direction of the Director of the National Institutes of Health. Establishes within the Office an advisory council to advise the Director and make recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services respecting the time required for drug approval under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Authorizes the Director to provide financial assistance to entities for the development of drugs of limited commercial value, defined as a drug for a condition or disease of low incidence, to undertake the development of such drugs, undertake studies to determine the potential and need for specific drugs, and coordinate the efforts of public and private entities engaged in the development of such drugs. Requires the submission and approval of an application containing the scientific basis for the development and the proposed therapeutic use of the drug and other specified information before financial assistance is provided. Requires each entity receiving funds to keep specified records. Requires the Director to report to Congress within two years on the effectiveness of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981
Amends the Revenue Act of 1978 to provide that the credit or refund resulting from the qualification of single purpose agricultural or horticultural structures for the investment tax credit shall be allowed without regard to the statute of limitations or any rule of law (including res judicata) which may apply to taxable years to which the credit applies.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1981
Congratulates the State of Oklahoma on the celebration of its Diamond Jubilee.
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to redefine eligibility for the earned income credit to include aliens admitted to the United States as permanent residents.
United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1981
Directs the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Provides that such stamp shall be issued in the denomination used for first-class mail up to one ounce in weight and shall be placed on sale on March 12, 1982.
United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1981
Commends the disabled individuals who climbed Mount Rainier, Washington, on July 3, 1981.
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1981
Postal Service Amendments of 1981 - Authorizes the United States Postal Service to issue written demands requiring access to books, records, documents, or other objects believed to relate to any postal offense or civil matter under investigation by the Postal Service. Provides for the enforcement of such a demand by the appropriate district court. Authorizes the Postal Service to issue an order requiring any person to cease and desist from conducting a lottery or scheme for obtaining money or property by false representations through the mail. Declares that the resumption of such an activity through the use of any instrumentality of interstate commerce shall be considered to be a failure to comply with such order. Permits the Postal Service, in investigating whether a person is conducting such an activity, to tender the price of any article or service that such person has offered for sale. Declares that failure by such person to provide such article or service, or failure to comply with a written demand of the Postal Service for access to materials, shall constitute probable cause to believe such person is engaged in such activities, warranting the detention of such person's incoming mail. Establishes a civil penalty to be assessed by the Postal Service, after an opportunity for an agency hearing, against any person who: (1) attempts to evade an order directing a postmaster to return mail addressed to such person; (2) fails to comply with a cease and desist order; or (3) assists another person in evading such an order.
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1981
Declares that it is the general policy of the Federal Government to rely on competitive private industry to supply the products and services it needs. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in coordination with the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, to administer such policy.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1981
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President: (1) take action to resolve the dispute over industrial property rights recognized and protected in the Agreement on Trade Relations between the United States and Hungary; and (2) suspend extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to Hungary if settlement is not reached expeditiously.
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1981
Regulatory Negotiation Act of 1981 - Title I: General Provisions - Defines a "regulatory negotiation commission" as a group formed voluntarily by private individuals to study one or more regulatory issues. Declares that the group shall be composed of representatives of the major positions on the regulatory issues and shall attempt to negotiate a consensus on recommendations for regulatory policy. Title II: Funds for Regulatory Negotiation Commissions - Directs the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States to establish a pilot program to provide funds to create and operate five regulatory negotiation commissions during fiscal years 1982 and 1983. Requires the Chairman to publicize the availability of such funds for commissions on regulatory policy in the areas of health, safety, and the environment. Sets forth: (1) the required contents of applications for funding; (2) the criteria for approving a commission to receive funds; and (3) restrictions on the use of funds. Prohibits the Chairman from approving an application unless the Chairman is satisfied that the major interests will be represented or allowed to participate in the commission's activities. Directs each funded commission to issue a final report outlining areas of consensus, areas of disagreement, and recommendations. Requires a Federal agency to send an observer to any public meeting of a funded commission at the commission's request. Authorizes the observer to make suggestions to the commission and to report to his or her agency on commission activities, but not to represent the agency or negotiate policy. Directs agencies to transmit comments on commission reports to Congress for potential review and action and to consider seriously the recommendations of any commission not funded under this Act. Title III: Miscellaneous - Exempts regulatory negotiation commissions from provisions of Federal law governing ex parte communications with an agency, specified provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Requires the Chairman to report to Congress on the pilot program established under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1981
Requests the President to designate July 1981 as National Peach Month.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1981
Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses to provide a special rule for construction workers' travel and transportation expenses. Provides that a job at a site located more than 15 miles from a worker's residence: (1) shall be deemed to be temporary for the first two years of employment at that site; and (2) shall be deemed to be temporary or not temporary after the first two years based on an examination of all the facts and circumstances. Provides that no deduction shall be disallowed solely because a construction worker's employment at a job site is of indefinite duration. Prohibits the application of the "one-year" rule as set forth in Revenue Ruling 59-371. Defines "construction worker," for purposes of this Act, as any individual employed as a skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled laborer in the building or construction industry.