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Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1]

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Bill· SS. 3364 (102nd)open

A bill to amend certain provisions of law relating to establishment, in the District of Columbia or its environs, of a memorial to honor Thomas Paine.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1992

Amends Federal law to authorize the Thomas Paine National Historical Association to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor Thomas Paine. Makes the Association solely responsible for expenses for the establishment of the memorial. Requires excess funds for the memorial to be remitted to the Secretary of the Treasury.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 345 (102nd)referred

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the Supreme Court or any inferior court of the United States from ordering the laying or increasing of taxes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1992

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that neither the Supreme Court nor any inferior court of the United States shall have the power to instruct or order a State or political subdivision thereof, or an official of such State or political subdivision, to lay or increase taxes.

Bill· SS. 3265 (102nd)referred

Family Leave Tax Credit Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1992

Family Leave Tax Credit Act of 1992 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an employer an income tax credit for 20 percent of qualified employee compensation with respect to an employee who is on family leave. Defines family leave as leave in connection with the birth of a child, the placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care, the care of a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition, or the treatment of a serious health condition which makes the employee unable to perform the functions of his or her position. Limits such credit to employers with 500 or fewer employees, the amount of qualified compensation, and the maximum period for the use of such leave.

Law· SS. 3195 (102nd)enacted

World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1992

World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins Act - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should recognize the 50th anniversary of World War II by minting and issuing commemorative coins for the anniversaries of: (1) World War II; (2) the Battle of Normandy; and (3) "D-Day." Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) issue and mint such coins in five-dollar gold, one-dollar silver, and half-dollar clad denominations; and (2) determine the role that the American Battle Monuments Commission and the Battle of Normandy Foundation shall have in coin promotion and marketing. Mandates that surcharges received from the sale of such coins be deposited in a coinage profit fund and allocated, upon separate congressional authorization, to the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a World War II memorial and to the Battle of Normandy Foundation to dedicate, on the 50th anniversary of D-Day and Battle of Normandy Memorial in Normandy, France. Directs the Secretary to report semiannually to the Congress regarding implementation of this Act.

Bill· SS. 3159 (102nd)referred

Progressive Endangered Species Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1992

Progressive Endangered Species Act of 1992 - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude subspecies, distinct populations, and similarly appearing but unlisted species from its coverage. Changes the standards for determining whether species are endangered or threatened. Requires the destruction of a species to be imminent, not merely threatened. Requires overutilization to be present or imminent. Requires that consideration of natural or manmade factors affecting continued existence of a species be indicated by adequate and verifiable scientifically valid data. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to make such determination solely on the basis of analysis of adequate and verifiable scientifically valid data sufficient to reach conclusions meeting reasonable scientific standards. Subjects such determinations to judicial review if sought by an affected party. Repeals the requirement that, in developing and implementing recovery plans, the Secretary give priority to species that are, or may be, in conflict with construction or other development projects or other forms of economic activity. Requires any recovery plan, among other things, to describe: (1) the costs to the Federal, State, and local governments of carrying it out; (2) the least costly alternatives for conservation; (3) the projected economic impact by economic sector; (4) identifiable economic and social benefits of conserving the species; (5) private property expected to be adversely impacted by species conservation and private property rights to be taken as a result of plan implementation, as well as the cost of compensation for the property and property rights; and (6) conflicts and potential conflicts with State laws. Prohibits any professional scientific organization or person who has been directly or indirectly involved in the petition process for the listing of a species or designation of a critical habitat from participating in the preparation of a recovery or stabilization plan for the species or receiving compensation for such participation. Requires the Secretary to develop a less expensive species stabilization plan whenever the total cost of developing and implementing a recovery plan exceeds $10,000,000. Requires a stabilization plan to address many of the issues required by this Act for recovery plans. Delists, by a certain date, any species for which a stabilization plan is required unless listing is extended by law. Requires the Secretary to ensure that at least 30 percent of total annual expenditures of grants, and at least one third of the total projects in at least one third of the States receiving grant funds, shall be spent on voluntary, cooperative efforts to enhance the habitat, habitat availability, or population of endangered, threatened, or candidate species on private property. Allows such efforts to include purchase of conservation easements of up to 20 years in duration. Creates the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund. Abolishes the Endangered Species Committee. Allows the: (1) taking of endangered species of fish or wildlife within the United States or its territoral sea if necessary for the protection of human life; and (2) the sale or offer for sale of such species if such actions serve to better the chances of species survival. Declares that, in granting permission for importation or exportation of African elephant ivory, the Secretary shall not vary the requirements for obtaining the permission on the basis of the value or quantity of ivory imported or exported under the permission. Prohibits the designation of any release habitat without prior, written permission of the landowner. Creates a defense against any charge of harm or harass if a property owner (or authorized agent) has modified or managed non-critical habitat or -reserved property for at least three years in a manner designed to benefit a listed species if the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service, as appropriate, is notified in writing of possible adverse effect on the species in question before commencing the habitat modification. Authorizes the Secretary to notify the party giving such notice of any scientific analysis and determination that a proposed action does not constitute a net benefit to the species. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Fish and Wildlife Service, to report annually to the Congress an accounting on a species-by-species basis of all reasonably identifiable and unidentified Federal expenditures by year and as a running total made primarily for the conservation for stabilization of endangered or threatened species. Directs the Secretary to request the National Academy of Science to determine and report to specified congressional committees an objective and measurable definition of subspecies. Declares that no regulation under this Act shall become effective until the issuing agency is certified by the Attorney General to be in compliance with specified procedures established to assess the potential for the taking of private property in the course of Federal regulatory activity, with the goal of minimizing the taking if possible. Allows to private property owners a Federal income tax credit for 110 percent of the State and local taxes assessed in a calendar year against any such property that has been designated as critical habitat, or is occupied by an introduced population and is managed primarily for conservation or stabilization of an endangered or threatened species. Allows as a deduction against adjusted gross income any expenses incurred with respect to the manipulation or preservation of habitat or other actions taken to benefit a candidate or endangered or threatened species. Establishes the United States Biodiversity Foundation, which shall award grants and contracts for projects (recommended by a National Biodiversity Science Advisory Panel) that will further the conservation, management, propagation, or sustainable use of rare, threatened, or endangered fish, wildlife, and plant resources. Declares that any actions taken pursuant to and in accordance with a Foundation grant or contract shall be considered in compliance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and shall not require compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 3158 (102nd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to designate that up to 10 percent of their income tax liability be used to reduce the national debt, and to require spending reductions equal to the amounts so designated.

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1992

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow all individuals with adjusted income tax liability to designate on their tax returns that a portion of such liability (not to exceed ten percent) be used to reduce the public debt. Establishes a Public Debt Reduction Trust Fund for the deposit of designated amounts. Makes amounts in such Trust Fund available only to pay at maturity, or to redeem or buy before maturity, any obligation of the Federal Government included in the public debt. Prohibits the reissuance of any obligation which is paid, redeemed, or bought with amounts from the Trust Fund. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to provide for the sequestration of amounts designated to the Trust Fund. Specifies accounts exempt from such sequestration. Includes aggregated amounts desgnated to the Trust Fund and amounts sequestered to reduce the public debt in sequestration preview and final reports.

Bill· SS. 3077 (102nd)referred

A bill to provide for the duty-free liquidation or reliquidation of, and the refund of customs duties for, certain entries of tissue paper products.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1992

Provides, upon a request filed with the appropriate customs officer, for the liquidation or reliquidation (refund) of duties paid on Mexican tissue paper that entered the United States after December 31, 1988, and before July 1, 1990. Sets forth certain conditions for such refund.

Bill· SS. 2981 (102nd)referred

A bill to establish the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1992

Establishes the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, Idaho. Requires the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to revise, and review at least once every four years, the comprehensive management plan developed for the conservation area. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a visitors center designed to interpret the history and the geological, ecological, natural, cultural, and other resources of the area as well as the multiple-use management of it, and the biology of the raptors and their relationships to man. Requires the Secretary to permit continued: (1) use of the conservation area's Orchard Training Area by the Idaho National Guard; and (2) grazing of domestic livestock within such area. Declares that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting recognized agricultural practices or other activities on private land adjacent to or within the conservation area boundary; and (2) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall retain exclusive jurisdiction concerning all aspects of the continued and future operation of hydroelectric facilities (licensed or relicensed) under the Federal Power Act located within the boundaries of the area. Provides that: (1) lands acquired by the Secretary within the conservation area shall become a part of such area; (2) acquisition of private land will require a willing buyer and seller; and (3) no lands shall be condemned for the sole purpose of expanding the area. Requires the Secretary to study, identify, and initiate voluntary land exchanges which would resolve ownership-related land use conflicts within the conservation area. Releases lands within the Snake River Birds of Prey National Area that have been found unsuitable for wilderness designation from further management pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Declares that nothing in this Act nor any action taken pursuant to it shall constitute either an expressed or implied Federal reservation of water or water right for any purpose. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· SS. 2918 (102nd)open

Cuban Democracy Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1992

Cuban Democracy Act of 1992 - Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to Cuba. Declares that the President should encourage countries that conduct trade with Cuba to restrict their trade and credit regulations with Cuba in a manner consistent with this Act. Authorizes the President to impose the following sanctions against countries that provide assistance to Cuba: (1) ineligibility for assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Arms Export Control Act; (2) a prohibition on agreements with the United States for the establishment of free trade areas; and (3) ineligibility for forgiveness or reduction of debt owed to the U.S. Government. Terminates such sanctions if the President reports to the Congress that Cuba has met conditions established under this Act concerning democracy, human rights, and a free market economy. Prohibits restrictions on the export to Cuba of medicines, subject to specified conditions and inspection requirements. Permits telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba. Requires the U.S. Postal Service to provide direct mail service to and from Cuba. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to promote nonviolent democratic change in Cuba. Prohibits the issuance of licenses for certain transactions between U.S.-controlled firms in third countries and Cuba. Bars domestic concerns from receiving a tax deduction for the portion of the deductible expenses of such concerns which are allocated or apportioned to income derived from Cuba. Prohibits vessels which enter Cuba to engage in trade from loading or unloading any freight in the United States within 180 days after departure from Cuba. Prohibits: (1) vessels carrying goods or passengers to or from Cuba or carrying goods in which a Cuban national has an interest from entering a U.S. port, except as authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury; and (2) specified commodities authorized to be exported under a general license from being exported under such a license to any such vessels. Directs the President to establish strict limits on remittances to Cuba by U.S. persons for purposes of financing the travel of Cubans to the United States to assure that such remittances are not used by the Cuban Government as a means of gaining access to U.S. currency. Declares that food, medicine, and medical supplies for humanitarian purposes should be made available to Cuba under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 if the President certifies to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Government of Cuba: (1) has made a commitment to hold free and fair elections for a new government within six months and is proceeding to implement that decision; (2) has made a commitment to respect and is respecting human rights and basic democratic freedoms; and (3) is not providing weapons or funds to any group in any other country that seeks the violent overthrow of the government of such country. Waives sanctions against Cuba under this Act if the President reports to the Congress that Cuba: (1) has held free and fair elections conducted under internationally recognized observers; (2) has permitted opposition parties ample time to campaign for such elections and has permitted full access to the media to all candidates; (3) is showing respect for basic civil liberties and human rights; (4) is moving toward establishing a free market economic system; and (5) has committed itself to constitutional change that would ensure regular free and fair elections. Requires the President, if he makes such report, to take the following actions with respect to a freely-elected Cuban Government: (1) encourage the admission of such government to international organizations and financial institutions; (2) provide emergency relief during Cuba's transition to a viable economic system; (3) take steps to end the U.S. trade embargo of Cuba; and (4) enter into negotiations for a trade agreement with Cuba. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to exercise the authorities of the Trading With the Enemy Act in enforcing this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Trading With the Enemy Act to authorize the Secretary to impose a civil penalty on violators of such Act. Provides for forfeiture of any property or vessel that is the subject of a violation. Requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a branch of the Office of Foreign Assets Control in Miami, Florida.

Bill· SS. 2900 (102nd)referred

A bill to establish a moratorium on the promulgation and implementation of certain drinking water regulations promulgated under title XIV of the Public Health Service Act (commonly known as the Safe Drinking Water Act) until certain studies and the reauthorization of the Act are carried out, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1992

Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from implementing any national primary drinking water regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act (the Act) or any similar regulation until this Act's requirements are met and legislation that extends the authorization of the Act is enacted. Requires the Administrator to study and report to the Congress on: (1) each final regulation that has been promulgated under the Act and regulatory alternatives that reflect a range of levels of safety or direct health benefits; (2) any health effect an alternative would prevent and the system-level incremental cost of each alternative; (3) the contaminants listed pursuant to the Act for purposes of considering revisions to the list, taking into account anticipated adverse health effects of the contaminant, the risk or safety factors associated with the maximum contaminant level, and whether the contaminant may occur in public water systems; (4) compliance deadlines; (5) whether a regulation should apply exclusively to small public water systems; and (6) recommended alternatives to ensure that States and political subdivisions meet funding needs to carry out the Act. Directs the Administrator, if a primary drinking water regulation is justifiable to protect human health, to implement or promulgate such regulation without regard to the requirements of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2835 (102nd)referred

Health Freedom Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1992

Health Freedom Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define "dietary supplement" as an article that: (1) includes, and is intended to supplement the diet with, a vitamin, mineral, herb, or another similar nutritional substance; or (2) is intended for ingestion in tablet, capsule, or liquid form, or another similar form. Provides that a dietary supplement shall not be considered to be a drug solely because: (1) of the potency of a substance in such supplement; and (2) the labeling or advertising for the supplement contains a claim, or provides information, concerning the potency of a substance in the supplement, or contains a health claim of the type permitted under this Act. Specifies that: (1) a substance in a dietary supplement is not a food additive if the substance is identified in the labeling of the dietary supplement as a substance provided by the product to supplement the diet; and (2) an article that is a dietary supplement may be described as a dietary supplement in labeling or advertising. Permits labeling or advertising for such a supplement to include a claim or other information that characterizes the relationship of the supplement, or the presence or absence of one or more of the substances provided by the supplement, to a disease or health-related condition, if: (1) such claim or other information is truthful and not misleading; and (2) there is scientific evidence, whether published or unpublished, that provides a reasonable basis for such claim or other information. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from establishing any requirement that such a claim or other information that meets the requirements of this Act be approved by or conform to a regulation issued by the Secretary before the claim or information may be used. Provides that, if the Secretary asserts that labeling or advertising for a dietary supplement includes a claim or other information that fails to comply with the Act, the manufacturer (or other specified parties) may bring an action to secure a declaratory judgment regarding the validity of the assertion and obtain any other means of judicial relief authorized by law.

Bill· SS. 2810 (102nd)referred

Local Exchange Infrastructure Modernization Act of 1992

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1992

Local Exchange Infrastructure Modernization Act of 1992 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to exercise its authority to: (1) preserve and enhance universal telephone service at reasonable rates; (2) achieve universal availability of advanced network capabilities and information services; (3) assure a seamless nationwide distribution network through joint network planning, coordination, and service arrangements between and among local exchange carriers (LECs); (4) maintain high standards of quality for advanced network services; and (5) assure adequate communication for the public health, safety, defense, education, national security, and emergency preparedness. Defines "local exchange carrier" for purposes of such Act as a carrier that: (1) is required to provide upon request, under tariff or subject to other government oversight (by the FCC or a State commission), interstate and intrastate access services and telephone exchange service; (2) is, or was, a participant in one or more interstate pools established by the FCC, or would have been required to participate in one or more such pools had the carrier been engaged in interstate and intrastate access and telephone exchange service while such participation was mandatory; (3) is subject to the requirements imposed by the FCC or a State commission related to the provision of equal access; and (4) conforms with the provisions of the North American Numbering Plan applicable to the assignment of numbering resources for telephone exchange service, as defined by the Plan's Administrator. Requires the FCC to prescribe regulations that require: (1) joint coordinated network planning, design, and cooperative implementation among all LECs in the provision of public switched network infrastructure and services; (2) development of standards for interconnection between the LEC public switched network and others by appropriate standard-setting bodies; and (3) a LEC to share public switched network infrastructure and functionality with requesting LECs which serve a geographic area for which they lack economies of scale or scope for the particular required network functionality. Specifies that: (1) no LEC shall be prohibited from transporting or processing signalling and information for another LEC in adjoining or reasonably proximate serving areas upon request of that LEC to the same extent that the providing LEC is permitted to engage in such activities for itself; (2) nothing in such Act shall be construed to alter, limit, or supersede the authority of any State with respect to the regulation of intrastate communication service; and (3) nothing contained in Federal or State antitrust law shall render unlawful any action taken by a LEC or any individual or concerted action taken such as lobbying before the Congress, the FCC, or communicating by any means with other LECs, by any LEC, or its directors, officers, agents, employees, affiliates, subsidiaries, joint ventures, counsel, or other persons purporting to act on behalf of such carrier.

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