Expresses the sense of the Congress that the national security policy should reflect a national strategy of peace through strength. Sets forth the principles and goals of such a policy.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 130 (97th)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the advancement of science and technology in the communications and electronics industry is vital to the needs of America.

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1982

Expresses the resolve of the Congress: (1) to take a leading role in increasing awareness of the importance of maintaining the scientific and technological superiority of the United States in the area of electronics and communications; and (2) to encourage the establishment of a national center dedicated to such area.

Bill· SS. 3006 (97th)open

Schmitt-Ritter Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982 - Directs the President to establish and direct a coordinated program for the improvement and use of risk analysis within Federal agencies through research, interagency coordination and the development of comparative risk strategies. Requires the Administrator for Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress a plan which: (1) reviews the extent, type, and quality of risk analysis presently being carried out within, by, and outside Federal agencies; (2) recommends specific areas for emphasis for research and funding; (3) recommends a coordinating mechanism to transmit and share research results among Federal agencies and other institutions; (4) plans for prototypical risk analysis demonstrations; and (5) recommends methods of increasing public awareness. Requires specified Federal agencies to recommend to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy research that should be done by such agencies. Directs the National Science Foundation to recommend a program of research to strengthen the basic and applied sciences required to support Federal agencies in utilizing risk analysis methods, including improved data gathering methods. Requires the Director to coordinate such recommended research programs. Requires specified Federal agencies to undertake a prototypical risk analysis study: (1) utilizing new developments when available; (2) comparing the risk of alternative courses of action; (3) delineating scientific from policy judgments; (4) identifying limits placed on the analysis due to relevant organizational and statutory constraints; and (5) identifying tradeoffs. Directs the Administrator to transmit a report to Congress summarizing the risk analysis being carried out and making recommendations for future research and legislative changes.

Bill· SS. 3008 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the laws of the United States to eliminate gender-based distinctions.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Title I: Armed Forces, Soldiers' Home, Coast Guard, Lighthouse Service, and Merchant Marine - Amends Federal Military laws dealing with the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guard to eliminate gender-based distinctions. Title II: Elimination of Gender-Based Distinctions Under the Old Age, Surviviors, and Disability Insurance Program, Railroad Retirement and the Work Incentive Program - Eliminates gender-based distinctions in the social security and railroad retirement programs. Title III: Amendments to United States Code - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Walsh-Healey Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, the Federal Criminal Code and other Acts dealing with Indian affairs, transportation, public lands and provisions relating to Saint Elizabeth Hospital and contract law to eliminate gender-based distinctions.

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 260 (97th)enacted

A joint resolution to designate the period commencing January 1, 1983, and ending December 31, 1983, as the "Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America".

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Designates 1983 as the "Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America". Expresses congressional support for the President's Youth Exchange Initiative, and especially the concept of a United States-German teenage exchange sponsored by the Congress and the West German Bundestag.

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. 2941 (97th)referred

A bill to authorize funds for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for fiscal year 1983 to carry out the provisions of the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Amends the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for FY 1983 for the administration of such Act by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Bill· SS. 2940 (97th)referred

A bill to amend titles II and III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize FY 1983 appropriations for: (1) ocean dumping monitoring and reseach; and (2) marine sanctuaries.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 244 (97th)referred

A joint resolution designating January 17, 1983, as "Public Employees' Appreciation Day".

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1982

Designates January 17, 1983, as Public Employees' Appreciation Day.