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Law· SS. 49 (99th)enacted

Firearms Owners' Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

Title I: Amendments to Title 18, United States Code (18 U.S.C. 921-928) - Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to redefine: (1) "manufacturer" to mean any person engaged in the "business of manufacturing" (instead of "manufacture" of) firearms or ammunition; and (2) "dealer" to exclude dealers in ammunition. Adds a new definition "engaged in the business" with respect to manufacturer, dealers, and importers. Defines as a manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms a person who manufactures or deals in a regular course of trade or business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit. Defines "with the principal objective of livelihood and profit" to mean that the intent underlying the sale or disposition of firearms is predominantly one of obtaining livelihood and pecuniary gain. Excludes as dealers persons making occasional sales or repairs of firearms. Eliminates certain activities involving ammunition from the coverage of the current prohibitions. Permits the interstate sale of handguns where the sale complies with the law of the licensee's State and the State of the purchaser's residence. Presumes the licensee to have actual knowledge of the published laws of the States. Revises the current prohibition against certain classes of persons transporting a firearm or ammunition in interstate commerce to extend such prohibition to possession or receipt in commerce or affecting commerce of any firearm or ammunition. Includes as additional categories illegal aliens, dishonorably discharged members of the armed forces, and U.S. citizens who renounce their citizenship. Excludes ammunition dealers from the current licensing requirements. Declares that a licensed dealer's personal collection of firearms shall not be subject to recordkeeping requirements in specific circumstances. Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to revoke a license only where the holder "willfully" violates a provision of the Act. Bars the Secretary from denying or revoking a license on the basis of violations which are alleged in criminal proceedings instituted against a licensee, where such individual is not convicted of such charges. Allows the Government to voluntarily dismiss criminal charges prior to trial and still proceed with revocation. Imposes as a condition for the inspection or examination of records, documents, firearms, or ammunition that the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred and that evidence may be found on the premises. Requires a warrant to be issued for such search. Provides exceptions to such warrant requirement. Requires licensed collectors to maintain records of the receipt, sale, or other disposition of firearms. Requires records maintained by a licensee who has discontinued business to be delivered to the Archivist of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury and to be disposed of after 20 years. Sets forth information-gathering procedures for tracing firearms and prohibits criminal charges based solely on information provided under those procedures. Prohibits records from being kept at a centralized location or entered in a computer for storage or retrieval. Permits licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers to conduct business at temporary locations other than the one specified on a license (for example, gun shows). Establishes either a "knowing" (scienter) or a "willful" requirement with respect to general violations of the Act. Imposes additional penalties for the use of a firearm during the commission of a Federal crime of violence and for carrying a firearm in furtherance of a Federal crime of violence. Increases the penalties for the criminal misuse of firearms by making such penalties mandatory and at higher fine levels or longer prison terms than current law requires. Extends to first offenders the requirement, currently applicable only to second offenders, that the court not suspend any sentence or grant probation. Prohibits the granting of parole to first and subsequent offenders. Declares that no person shall be subject to the additional, mandatory penalties if use of the firearm or destructive device was a nonfelonious attempt to protect persons or property. Amends the forfeiture provision to subject to seizure any firearm or ammunition "involved in or used" in a knowing violation of the Gun Control Act (instead of "involved in or used or intended to be used"). Directs the court to award attorney fees to the prevailing party (other than the United States) in a proceeding for the return of seized firearms or ammunition. Requires the court to award such fees in any other action upon a finding that the action was without foundation or was initiated in bad faith. Limits seizure to firearms individually identified as involved in the violation. Revises the current procedure allowing persons who have been convicted of a crime to apply to the Secretary for relief from the firearms prohibitions. Permits any person prohibited from possessing, shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms or ammunition to apply for relief. Requires, instead of permits, the Secretary to grant release, unless the applicant will be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety. Permits any person who is denied relief to seek de novo judicial review in Federal court. Imposes on the applicant the burden of proof. Makes the authority of the Secretary to permit importation of certain types of firearms and ammunition nondiscretionary. Increases the number of types of sporting firearms which may be imported. Amends the rulemaking authority of the Secretary to provide that no regulation may require the transfer of records required under this Act to a facility owned, managed, or controlled by the United States or any State or the establishment of any system of registration of firearms, firearms owners, or firearms transactions. Requires a 90-day public comment period for proposed regulations (no period is currently specified). Prohibits the Secretary from prescribing regulations which require purchasers of black powder to complete affidavits or forms attesting to their exemption from certain provisions of the Federal criminal code. Declares any law or regulation promulgated by any State prohibiting the transfer of an unloaded and not readily accessible firearm or ammunition null and void. Title II: Amendments to Title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 - Repeals title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act (relating to the receipt, possession, or transportation of firearms by felons, dishonorably discharged veterans, mental incompetents, illegal aliens, and persons renouncing their United States citizenship).

Bill· SS. 86 (99th)referred

Sex Discrimination in the United States Code Reform Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

Sex Discrimination in the United States Code Reform Act of 1985 - Title I: Armed Forces, Soldiers' Home, Coast Guard, Lighthouse Service, and Merchant Marine - Amends Federal 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 Social Security Act and the Railroad Retirement Act - 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, Saint Elizabeths Hospital, contract law, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, longshoremen and harbor workers, conservation programs, internee benefits, and the spouses of former Presidents, among other subjects) to eliminate gender-based distinctions. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date for the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 43 (99th)open

A bill to provide that each item of any general or special appropriation bill and any bill or joint resolution making supplemental, deficiency, or continuing appropriations that is agreed to by both Houses of the Congress in the same form shall be enrolled as a separate bill or joint resolution for presentation to the President.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

Provides that each item of any general or special appropriation bill and any bill or joint resolution making supplemental, deficiency, or continuing appropriations that is agreed to in the same form by both Houses of the Congress shall be enrolled as a separate bill or joint resolution for presentation to the President (line-item veto).

Bill· SS. 15 (99th)referred

State and Local Narcotics Control Assistance Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

State and Local Narcotics Control Assistance Act of 1985 - Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States for developing more effective drug prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Establishes a procedure for grant applications. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to States to assist States and local governments to increase their drug enforcement activities. Requires such grants to be based on the relative needs of the States, taking into consideration the severity of drug trafficking and abuse and the availability of State and local resources to resolve such problems. Establishes a procedure for grant applications. Requires such an application to include a State-wide strategy for the enforcement of State drug laws. Imposes limitations on the use of such grants, including a maximum five percent allocation for administrative purposes. Requires each State which receives a grant to submit a yearly report to the Attorney General, who shall in turn report to Congress with respect to such grants. Authorizes appropriations for both grant programs for FY 1986 through 1990.

Bill· SS. 11 (99th)open

A bill to amend the Steel Import Stabilization Act.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

Amends the Steel Import Stabilization Act to direct the U.S. Trade Representative, in negotiating with Japan and South Korea on steel products import limits, to negotiate the apportionment of the aggregate limit among specified subcategories of steel products. Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to apportion the aggregate limit if such negotiations are not successfully concluded within 30 days of the enactment of this Act. Sets forth such subcategories.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 13 (99th)open

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget and tax limitation.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress, prior to each fiscal year, to adopt a statement of receipts and outlays for that year in which total outlays are no greater than total receipts. Permits the Congress in such statement to provide for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a three-fifths vote directed solely to that subject. Requires the President and the Congress to ensure that actual outlays do not exceed the outlays set forth in such statement. Prohibits total receipts for any fiscal year set forth in such statement from increasing by a rate greater than the rate of increase in national income in the last calendar year ending before such fiscal year, unless the Congress passes a bill directed solely to approving specific additional receipts by a three-fifths vote and such bill has become has become law. Requires the President, prior to each fiscal year, to transmit to the Congress a proposed statement of receipts and outlays for that year consistent with the provisions of this article. Permits the Congress to waive the provisions of this Act with respect to any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. Declares that total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States, except those derived from borrowing and total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal.

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 15 (99th)enacted

A joint resolution to designate May 7, 1985, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

Designates May 7, 1985, 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· SRESS.Res. 34 (99th)referred

A resolution condemning the government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for five years of forced and oppressive military occupation of Afghanistan in the face of popular resistance to Soviet imperialism.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

States that the Senate condemns the Soviet Union's military terrorism and attempted destruction of Afghanistan. Recommends that the President provide medical, military, and food assistance to the Afghan Freedom Fighters.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 4 (99th)referred

A concurrent resolution calling on the President to appoint a special envoy for northern Ireland.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1985

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should appoint a special diplomatic envoy to investigate and report on how the United States could assist Ireland, Great Britain, and communities in Northern Ireland in arriving at a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Northern Ireland.

Bill· SS. 3057 (98th)open

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend the energy conservation investment tax credit to new diesel-electric locomotives.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a ten percent energy investment tax credit for diesel-electric locomotives of at least 2,200 horsepower purchased by a common carrier engaged in the trade or business of using rail transportation. Requires that such locomotives be at least 15 percent more fuel efficient than any locomotive replaced by the taxpayer.

Bill· SS. 3063 (98th)referred

Pornography Victims Protection Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1984

Pornography Victims Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code with respect to the prohibition against the sexual exploitation of children to add as a condition triggering Federal penalties that the person concerned know that a minor was transported in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of producing pornography. Makes it a criminal offense for any person to coerce, intimidate, or fraudulently induce an individual 18 years or older to engage in any sexually explicit conduct for the purposes of producing any visual depiction of such conduct. Grants the U.S. district courts jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this section. Authorizes the Attorney General or any person threatened with loss or damage by such conduct to institute a civil suit. Provides for treble damages for a victim who suffers physical injury, emotional distress, or property damage. Imposes civil penalties for violation of the prohibition against sexual exploitation of children.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 473 (98th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should call for international negotiations to make international terrorism a universal crime prosecutable in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1984

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should call for international negotiations to establish a definition of "international terrorist crimes" and to consider whether such a crime would constitute a universal crime under international law. Sets forth factors that should be included in such a definition. Declares that such negotiations should also include consideration of establishing an international criminal court that would have jurisdiction over the crime of international terrorism.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 459 (98th)referred

A resolution recommending certain improvements in the process by which the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary conducts evalutations of the qualifications of potential nominees for Federal judgeships.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1984

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary (ABA Committee) should review its evaluation and investigation standards regarding its recommendations to the Senate of proposed nominees to the Federal judiciary. Sets forth the considerations to be included in such review. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the ABA Committee should report to the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the implementation of such review.

Bill· SS. 3028 (98th)open

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Federal Challenge Grants Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1984

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Federal Challenge Grants Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make challenge grants to any State in the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the State has collected funds for child abuse and neglect prevention activities through a trust fund or other funding mechanism. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act for FY 1985 through 1989. Sets forth State eligibility provisions. Sets forth specified activities for which such State funding must be available. Limits the amount of any such challenge grant to a State in any fiscal year to the lesser of either: (1) 25 percent of the total amount made available by such State for such activities in the previous fiscal year; or (2) an amount equal to 50 cents time the number of children residing in such State. Sets forth application requirements for such challenge grants. Requires the trust fund advisory board, or in States without a trust mechanism, the State liaison agency to the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect to be responsible for administering and awarding Federal grants to eligible recipients carrying out specified activities under this Act. Prohibits assistance under this Act from being used as a source for non-Federal funds for the matching requirements of any other provision of Federal law. Requires such State recordkeeping and reporting as the Secretary deems essential to carry out this Act. Sets forth provisions for withholding and auditing of such grants. Directs the Secretary to prepare and submit to Congress at the end of each year a compilation and analysis of any reports submitted by eligible States under this Act.

Bill· SS. 3018 (98th)referred

Protection of United States Government Personnel Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1984

Protection of United States Government Personnel Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to commit terrorist acts against U.S. Government employees abroad. Imposes a sentence of any term of years or for life for any person who kills or attempts to kill any officer or employee of the United States. Provides for a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for three years or both ($10,000 or imprisonment for not more than ten years if a dangerous weapon is used) for any person who assaults, wounds, imprisons, or makes a violent attack against any U.S. officer or employee or his or her official premises, private accommodations, or means of transport.

Bill· SS. 3017 (98th)open

Domestic Food Assistance Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1984

Domestic Food Assistance Act of 1984 - Title I: Food Stamp Program - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to raise food stamp allotments from 99 to 100 percent of the thrifty food plan. Increases the earned income deduction from 18 to 20 percent. Makes households each of whose members receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) categorically eligible for program participation. States that denial of eligibility or termination of benefits from such programs cannot be a basis for denial of food stamp eligibility or termination of benefits. Increases the resources limitation from $1500 to $2250, and from $3000 to $3500 for the elderly and disabled. Increases the threshold for accounting a vehicle's value against resources from $4500 to $5500. Permits States to stagger coupon issuance. Requires (currently permits) the Secretary to provide for alternative means of coupon issuance if doing so would improve program integrity. Prohibits financial institutions from charging retail food stores coupon redemption fees. Directs States to periodically assess the need to keep food stamp offices open during weekend or evening hours. Makes homeless persons eligible for food stamps. Prohibits appropriations under such Act from being transferred to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture. Requires States imposing a sales tax on food stamp purchases to transfer such revenues to the Secretary of the Treasury within 15 months of the end of each fiscal year. Authorizes States to establish community work experience programs. Title II: Nutrition Surveillance - Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to include periodic health and nutrition samplings of vulnerable low income groups in the Department of Agriculture's continuing food consumption survey. Title III: Food Distribution and Emergency Shelters - Authorizes the transfer of specified agricultural commodities to public or nonprofit organizations for low-income assistance. Authorizes military commissaries to donate surplus food to local food banks. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States to assist the homeless. Authorizes FY 1984 through 1986 appropriations. Title IV: Effective Dates - Makes the provisions of this Act effective within 45 days after enactment.

Bill· SS. 2997 (98th)referred

Contract Chicken Growers Protection Amendment of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1984

Contract Chicken Growers Protection Amendment of 1984 - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to require poultry processors to pay their contract growers within seven days of delivery, unless otherwise agreed to (up to a maximum of 30 days). Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce such requirement through existing provisions of such Act.

Bill· SS. 2965 (98th)referred

Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Acceleration Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1984

Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Acceleration Act of 1984 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to accelerate the replacement and rehabilitation of deficient bridges. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to pay 90 percent of the costs of eligible bridge projects, and the total costs of emergency bridge projects, approved under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to approve for selection any deficient Federal-highway bridge project eligible for funding under the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program, and which costs more than $10,000,000, or at least twice the amount of the State apportionment. Sets forth factors and considerations for the prioritization of eligible projects. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1985 through 1988.

Bill· SS. 2950 (98th)open

Agricultural Patent Reform Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1984

Agricultural Patent Reform Act of 1984 - Amends the patent laws to extend the terms of patents which emcompass specified products or methods for using a product, including methods of manufacturing which primarily use recombinant DNA technology, any of which are subject to certain nonpatent regulatory review periods. Sets forth the terms and conditions of such extension, including a five year limitation on the extension and a 25 year maximum patent term for the earliest filing. Directs the Commissioner of Patents to notify the appropriate Federal agency upon receipt from the product sponsor of a notice of extension to determine the applicable regulatory review period and whether, within that period, the sponsor acted with due diligence. Provides for notice and informal hearings for persons interested in such determinations. Permits the setting of fees to cover the costs of review. Directs the Commissioner, upon a final determination of the applicable regulatory review period, to issue to the owner of record of a patent a certificate of extension stating the fact and length of the extension and identifying the product and the use and the claim to which such extension is applicable. Makes such certificate a part of the original patent. Limits the application of such patent term extension to patents for: (1) any new animal drug or antibiotic subject to regulation under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (2) any veterinary biological product subject to regulation under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act; (3) any pesticide subject to regulation under the Federal Insectide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; and (4) any chemical substance or mixture subject to regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Bill· SS. 2943 (98th)referred

Conrail Infrastructure Fund Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1984

Conrail Infrastructure Fund Act - Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to establish a revolving fund through which proceeds from the sale of Conrail shall be used for rail-related infrastructure capital improvements. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to distribute money in the fund among the States based on the amount of State taxes exempted under the Northeast Rail Services Act of 1981. Requires that the remainder of such funds be allocated on the basis of a formula relating to Conrail mileage on April 1, 1976.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 431 (98th)open

A resolution relating to Canadian pork imports.

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1984

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should direct appropriate members of the Administration to: (1) pursue discussions with Canada directed toward resolving problems relating to U.S. imports of Canadian pork; and (2) use all available authorities to protect the economic viability of the U.S. pork industry and to promote free and fair trade.

Bill· SS. 2914 (98th)open

Enterprise Zone Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 8 August 1984

Enterprise Zone Act of 1984 - Title I: Designation of Enterprise Zones - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the designation of enterprise zones by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for purposes of extending the tax incentives and regulatory flexibility measures provided by this Act. Provides that State and local governments shall nominate areas for such designation. Limits the total number of designated areas to 75 (25 per year over a three-year period). Requires that at least one-third of such area be in rural areas. Limits the period during which such designations shall remain in effect. Provides that the Secretary may designate such zones only if: (1) the area is within the jurisdiction of the local government; (2) the boundary of the area is continuous; (3) the area has a population of at least 4,000 if any portion thereof is located within a standard metropolitan statistical area (within a population of at least 50,000) or 1,000 otherwise, or it is within an Indian reservation; and (4) the area meets specified unemployment and poverty requirements. Requires nominating local governments, as a condition of the Secretary's designation, to agree in writing to follow a course of action which may include reducing tax rates, improving local services, simplifying or streamlining regulation of business, or receiving commitments of private entities to assist employees and residents of the area. Terminates the authority of the Secretary to designate enterprise zones on December 31, 1988, or three years after the publication of regulations pertaining to such zones, whichever is later. Describes areas to which preference shall be given in deciding to designate enterprise zones. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the Congress every four years a report on the effects of such enterprise zones' designation. Requires that any property tax reduction effected by a local government under the terms of this Act be disregarded for purposes of determining the eligibility of a State or local government for Federal assistance or benefits. States that designation of an enterprise zone shall not give displaced persons from such an area any rights or benefits under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Exempts enterprise zones from certain requirements relating to Federal environmental policy. Title II: Federal Income Tax Incentives - Subtitle A: Credits for Employers and Employees - Allows employers located in enterprise zones a nonrefundable income tax credit for increased employment expenditures and employment of the disadvantaged. Sets the amount of such credit at ten percent of the increase in payroll (taking into account a maximum of $15,000 in wages per year per employee) plus 50 percent of the wages paid to certain disadvantaged workers for the first three years of the enterprise zone designation. Phases out such credit in the last three years of the enterprise zone designation. Disallows a deduction for the portion of wages taken into account for such credit. Allows employees located in enterprise zones a nonrefundable income tax credit equal to five percent of qualified wages earned per year (taking into account a maximum of $9,000 in wages per year). Phases out such credit in the last three years of the enterprise zone designation. Requires every employer to furnish to each qualified enterprise zone employee a written statement showing the amount of qualified wages paid. Subtitle B: Credits for Investment in Tangible Property in Enterprise Zones - Allows businesses an additional investment tax credit for investment in certain tangible property located in enterprise zones. Limits such credit to five percent for zone personal property and ten percent for new zone construction property, including rental property. Requires that the property subject to such credit be predominantly used in the zone, be purchased after zone designation, and not be acquired from relatives or related corporations. Requires the recapture of such credit upon early disposition of the property. Phases out such credit in the last three years of the enterprise zone designation. Subtitle C: Reduction in Capital Gains Tax - Eliminates the capital gains tax on property of corporations acquired after the enterprise zone designation and used in a zone business. Qualifies certain low-income rental housing located in an enterprise zone for such treatment. Permits property to remain qualified for purposes of the revised capital gains treatment after a designation of an enterprise zone has terminated. Exempts gain from the sale or exchange of property used in a business in an enterprise zone from the computation of the minimum tax. Allows noncorporate taxpayers to deduct from gross income 100 percent of any net capital gain from qualified enterprise zone property. Subtitle D: Rules Relating to Industrial Development Bonds - Provides that limitations on the cost recovery deductions for property financed with tax-exempt industrial development bonds shall not apply to enterprise zone property. Provides that the termination of the small issue exemption shall not apply to industrial development bonds the proceeds of which are used to finance facilities in such enterprise zones. Subtitle E: Sense of the Congress with Respect to Tax Simplification - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Internal Revenue Service should simplify the administration and enforcement of any provision of the Internal Revenue Code affected by this Act. Title III: Regulatory Flexibility - Revises the definition of "small entity" for purposes of the analysis of regulatory functions to include qualified businesses (as defined in Title II of this Act), governments, and nonprofit enterprises operating within enterprise zones. Authorizes Federal agencies, upon request by a designating government, to waive or modify rules and regulations which pertain to the carrying out of projects or activities within an enterprise zone. Requires agencies to approve such request if the resulting benefits of job creation, community development, or economic revitalization outweigh the public interest in continuation of the rule unchanged. Disallows waiver or modification of a rule that would directly violate a statutory requirement (including the Davis-Bacon Act and Fair Labor Standards Act) or which would present a danger to the public health and safety. Provides that such waivers or modifications of a rule shall remain in effect as long as the zone designations. Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to promote the coordination of all enterprise zone programs and consolidate all periodic reports required under such programs into one summary report. Title IV: Establishment of Foreign-Trade Zones in Enterprise Zones - Requires the Foreign-Trade Board to consider on a priority basis and expedite the processing of applications for the establishment of foreign-trade zones within enterprise zones. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to give priority to, and expedite applications for, the establishment of ports of entry necessary to establish such zones. States that to the maximum extent practicable, foreign-trade zones should be established within enterprise zones.

Bill· SS. 2894 (98th)open

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to clarify the application of the imputed interest and interest accrual rules in the case of sales of residences, farms, and real property used in a trade or business.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the rate of imputed interest for: (1) the first $250,000 of the sale price of residential property sold by an individual; (2) the first $1,500,000 of the sale price of farm property sold by an individual, partnership, estate or small business corporation; and (3) the first $500,000 of the sale price of real property associated with the sale of a trade or business.

Bill· SS. 2893 (98th)open

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the limitation on the aggregate face amount of private activity bonds, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the limitation on private activity bonds and the restriction on the use of industrial development bonds to acquire existing facilities. Extends from 1986 to 1988 the small issue industrial development bond exceptions for non-manufacturing facilities.

Bill· SS. 2864 (98th)referred

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1984

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a federal offense of using a computer without authorization or using a computer with authorization for unauthorized purposes with the intent to execute a scheme to defraud, if such conduct obtains: (1) anything of value aggregating $5,000 or more, or creates a loss of $5,000 or more, during any year; (2) classified information; or (3) certain financial records. Prohibits the unauthorized use of a computer when such conduct modifies, destroys, discloses information or prevents the authorized use of a computer operated for or on behalf of the U.S. government. Makes it an offense to attempt to commit or to be a party to a conspiracy to commit such an offense. Increases the penalty for subsequent offenses. Grants authority to the U.S. Secret Service to investigate offenses under this Act. Requires the Attorney General to report annually to Congress about prosecutions under this Act during the first three years after its enactment.

Bill· SS. 2854 (98th)referred

Juvenile Preventive Detention Standards Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1984

Juvenile Prevention Detention Standards Act of 1984 - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to require the Attorney General to withhold Federal financial assistance from any State or local government law enforcement program that detains a juvenile who has not been found guilty of a criminal non-status offense unless certain procedural requirements have been met. Prohibits the detention of juveniles for the following purposes: (1) punishing, treating or rehabilitating the juvenile; (2) allowing parents to avoid their legal responsibilities; (3) satisfying demands by a victim, the police or the community; (4) permitting more convenient access to the juvenile; and (5) facilitating further interrogation or investigation.

Bill· SS. 2789 (98th)open

Climate and Agriculture Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1984

Climate and Agriculture Act of 1984 - Establishes the Select Commission on Climate and Agriculture to: (1) study historical and current patterns in the climate of the United States; (2) assess whether recent climatic changes are short or long range variations in climatic patterns; (3) study the impact of such patterns and changes on agricultural production; and (4) make recommendations to the President and Congress for necessary administrative and legislative action. Requires the Commission to report to the President and to Congress within two years after the enactment of this Act on its findings and recommendations. Terminates the Commission 60 days after such report is transmitted. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 2771 (98th)open

A bill to protect the internal security of the United States against international terrorism by making the use of a firearm to commit a felony by foreign diplomats in the United States a Federal felony.

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1984

Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any member of a foreign diplomatic mission or any member of a foreign consular post in the United States entitled to immunity from criminal jurisdiction to use a firearm to commit any act constituting a felony under the criminal laws of the United States or any State. Establishes a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for ten years or both.

Bill· SS. 2766 (98th)open

A bill to amend Chapter 44, Title 18, United States Code, to regulate the manufacture and importation of armor piercing ammunition.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1984

Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shot gun shot required by Federal or State regulations for hunting; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; and (3) projectiles that the Secretary of Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes. Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor piercing ammunition. Allows for: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; and (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation. Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor piercing ammunition. Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor piercing ammunition during the commission of a violent felony. Provides that such sentence shall not be suspended nor probation nor parole granted.

Bill· SS. 2736 (98th)open

Veterans' Administration Benefit Rate Increase and Program Improvement Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1984

Veterans' and Survivors' Compensation Rate Increase Act of 1984 - Title I: Disability Compensation Rate Increases - Increases the rates of: (1) veterans' disability compensation; (2) additional compensation for dependents; and (3) the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans. Title II: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rate Increases - Increases the rates of: (1) dependency and indemnity compensation for spouses; (2) dependency and indemnity compensation for children; and (3) supplemental dependency and indemnity compensation for children. Title III: Alternative Rate Increases; Effective Date - Sets forth the effective dates for such increases. Makes the effective dates and amounts of increase contingent upon the percent of increase in benefits under title II of the Social Security Act scheduled to take effect on December 1, 1984.

Bill· SS. 2730 (98th)referred

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to make the use of a firearm to commit a felony by certain members of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts in the United States a Federal felony.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1984

Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any member of a foreign diplomatic mission or any member of a foreign consular post in the United States entitled to immunity from criminal jurisdiction to use a firearm to commit any act constituting a felony under the criminal laws of the United States or any State. Establishes a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for ten years or both.

Bill· SS. 2719 (98th)referred

Uniform Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1984

Uniform Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to withhold five percent in FY 1987, and ten percent in FY 1988, of certain Federal-aid highway funds from States in which the minimum drinking age is less than 21 years.

Bill· SS. 2670 (98th)referred

A bill to require specific authorization before the introduction of any United States Armed Forces into hostilities in another state, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1984

Amends the War Powers Resolution to prohibit the United States from introducing U.S. armed forces into the territory of another state for combat purposes unless Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such use of U.S. armed forces or the President has determined that such use of U.S. armed forces is necessary: (1) to repel, forestall, or retaliate for an attack upon the United States or its territories or possessions; (2) to repel and forestall an attack against the U.S. armed forces located outside the United States, its territories, and possessions; (3) to protect U.S. citizens while evacuating them from any country in which such citizens are being subjected to threats to their lives either sponsored by the country's government or beyond the control of the government, provided that the President makes every effort to end the threats without using U.S. armed forces and provided that the President, where possible, obtains the consent of the country's government before using such armed forces; or (4) to protect vital U.S. security interests in a sudden emergency that requires military intervention in less than five days. Requires the President to describe the grounds for introducing U.S. armed forces into another state in a report to Congress. Provides for expedited consideration of legislation seeking a declaration of war or specific authorization for the introduction of U.S. armed forces in another state for combat purposes.

Bill· SS. 2638 (98th)open

Gypsy Moth Control Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1984

Gypsy Moth Control Act of 1984 - Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a gypsy moth research program. Gives priority to the development of: (1) biological controls; and (2) appropriate technology for use on non-Federal public and private forest land. Authorizes FY 1985 through 1989 appropriations. Amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to direct the Secretary to establish a gypsy moth control assistance program to encourage gypsy moth control on non-Federal lands. Provides for Federal cost-sharing to aid States in: (1) conducting gypsy moth population surveys and; (2) eradication and control efforts, including the provision of technical assistance. Authorizes FY 1985 through 1994 appropriations.

Bill· SS. 2579 (98th)open

A bill to amend subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, relating to currency reports.

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1984

Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to examine any books, papers, records, or other data of domestic financial institutions pursuant to Federal law concerning records and reports on monetary instruments transactions. Permits the Secretary to summon an officer or employee of a financial institution to appear and produce such books, papers, records, or other data and to give testimony, under oath, as may be relevant or material to such inquiry. Declares that one of the purposes for which the Secretary may take such action includes investigation of any offense connected with the administration or enforcement of Federal laws concerning records and reports on monetary instruments transactions, and specified sections of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the National Housing Act, or Public Law 91-508. Prohibits the Secretary from delegating the powers conferred by this Act to an appropriate supervising agency. Declares that a summons may be issued under this Act only by, or with the approval of, the Secretary of the Treasury or a supervisory level delegate of the Secretary. Makes a person in violation of certain regulations liable for a civil penalty of not more than: (1) the amount of the transaction where the violation involves a transaction reporting requirement; or (2) $1,000 for any other violation. Makes a person who is in violation of any laws or regulations concerning records and reports on foreign financial agency transactions liable for a civil penalty of not more than the amount of the foreign transaction or foreign account involved in the violation. Includes American Samoa within the definition of the United States.

Bill· SS. 2568 (98th)open

Civil Rights Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984

Civil Rights Act of 1984 - Amends the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination by any recipient of Federal financial assistance. (Currently, discrimination is prohibited only in a program or activity receiving Federal assistance.) Defines the term "recipient" to extend comprehensive coverage for purposes of the four Acts to any State or local governmental unit, any public or private agency or entity, and any subunit successor, assignee, or transferee of any such unit, agency, or entity.