Rule of law

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of war, Federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) Federal revenues (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year; and (2) 20 percent of the gross national product for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes the Congress to suspend these prohibitions by concurrent resolution.

projet de loi constitutionnelle constitutionnelle portant révision de la Constitution du 4 octobre 1958 et relatif à l'organisation des pouvoirs publics

France · Senate · 11 March 1993

projet de loi constitutionnelle portant révision de la Constitution du 4 octobre 1958 et modifiant ses titres VIII, IX, X et XVI

France · Senate · 11 March 1993

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President the authority to reduce or disapprove any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except any item of appropriation for the legislative branch.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of consecutive years a person may serve in or be employed by the Government of the United States or be employed to affect the policies and programs of the Government of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Places restrictions on the number of years a person may: (1) serve as a Representative or Senator, congressional employee, or lobbyist, or in any combination thereof; or (2) be stationed within the District of Columbia metropolitan area while employed by the executive branch.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for issuance of writs of election in cases of vacancies in the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the executive authority of a State to issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in the State's representation in the Senate within 90 days after the vacancy occurs.

6 Mr. Deasy asked the Taoiseach when an announcement as to the constitution of the new Dáil Committees will be made; and if the Chairmanships of these committees will be equally divided amongst members of the Government and Opposition parties.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 March 1993

6 Mr. Deasy asked the Taoiseach when an announcement as to the constitution of the new Dáil Committees will be made; and if the Chairmanships of these committees will be equally divided amongst members of the Government and Opposition parties.

Hoheitsbefugnisse gegenüber den in Bulgarien, Ungarn und Rumänien zur Überwachung des VN-Embargos gegenüber Serbien und Montenegro eingesetzten bundesdeutschen Zollbeamten; Vereinbarkeit mit dem Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 12054292)

Germany · German Bundestag · 5 March 1993

3 Mr. O'Malley asked the Taoiseach if in light of the fact that the Constitution is now in force for more than 55 years, and that it has not been officially reviewed as a whole since 1967, the Government will now establish an all party review of the Constitution by a Special Committee of the Oireachtas to consider the terms of the Constitution in the context of the major political, economic and social changes since 1937.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 1993

3 Mr. O'Malley asked the Taoiseach if in light of the fact that the Constitution is now in force for more than 55 years, and that it has not been officially reviewed as a whole since 1967, the Government will now establish an all party review of the Constitution by a Special Committee of the Oireachtas to consider the terms of the Constitution in the context of the major political, economic and social changes since 1937.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restrict the requirement of citizenship at birth by virtue of birth in the United States to persons with citizen or legal resident mothers.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Limits citizenship at birth to persons born in the United States to a mother who is a U.S. legal resident or citizen.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee. Exempts from applicability of this amendment laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for any fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Requires the Congress, whenever actual outlays exceed actual receipts for any fiscal year, to provide by law for the repayment of the excess in the ensuing fiscal year. Requires a sequestration of all outlays to eliminate a budget deficit within 15 days after Congress adjourns, if the Congress fails to provide by law for repayment. Waives these provisions for any fiscal year only if the Congress so provides by law by a majority roll call vote of each House. Subjects such waiver to presidential veto.

Expressing the sense of the Congress that Congress should enact real and substantial cuts in spending and approve a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution before it considers raising taxes on the American people.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1993

Expresses the sense of the Congress that tax increases should not be considered until real and substantial spending cuts have been enacted and a Balanced Budget Amendment has been sent to the States for ratification.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restrict the requirement of citizenship at birth by virtue of birth in the United States to persons with a legal resident mother or father.

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Limits citizenship at birth to persons born in the United States to a mother or father who is a U.S. legal resident.

Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 22) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary prayer in the schools.

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1993

Set forth the rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 22 (voluntary prayer in public schools).

Proposing a balanced budget and line-item veto amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress, prior to each fiscal year, to adopt a statement in which total Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) do not exceed total receipts (except those derived from borrowing), unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Limits the rate of increase in receipts in the statement to that of the increase in national income in the previous calendar year, unless law is enacted solely to approve specific additional receipts. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget. Authorizes waiver of these provisions in time of war. Sets a permanent limit on the amount of Federal public debt, prohibiting any increase unless legislation enacted by a three-fifths majority of both Houses becomes law. Grants the President line item veto power with respect to any item of spending authority in a bill (including any vote, resolution, or order that contains such item).

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing access to medical care to all citizens of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right of U.S. citizens to medical care shall be guaranteed.

6 Mr. Shatter asked the Taoiseach the name of the Minister responsible for addressing the issue of divorce and the proposal to hold a Constitutional referendum on Article 41.3.2º of the Constitution.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 February 1993

6 Mr. Shatter asked the Taoiseach the name of the Minister responsible for addressing the issue of divorce and the proposal to hold a Constitutional referendum on Article 41.3.2º of the Constitution.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for the recall of Senators and Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a Member of Congress from serving the remainder of his or her term if the Member has been recalled from such office. Authorizes a qualified voter of a State to register a petition with the executive authority of such State requesting the recall of a Member of Congress. Establishes procedures for registering and processing such a petition and for the recall of a Member of Congress.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the 22nd article of amendment, thereby removing the restrictions on the number of terms an individual may serve as President.

United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 22d amendment to the Constitution (limitation on presidential terms).

75 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew; if, in the light of the meeting, he will give his assessment of the prospects for resumed talks between the political parties in Northern Ireland; the steps, if any, the Government intends to take to facilitate the reopening of dialogue; if his attention has been drawn to the reported comments by a person (details supplied) that there could be no hope of political progress unless the Government was prepared to sponsor legislation for a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

75 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew; if, in the light of the meeting, he will give his assessment of the prospects for resumed talks between the political parties in Northern Ireland; the steps, if any, the Government intends to take to facilitate the reopening of dialogue; if his attention has been drawn to the reported comments by a person (details supplied) that there could be no hope of political progress unless the Government was prepared to sponsor legislation for a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

74 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether, in relation to his recent statement that constitutional change would accompany a settlement of the Northern Ireland conflict, he was referring to Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

74 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether, in relation to his recent statement that constitutional change would accompany a settlement of the Northern Ireland conflict, he was referring to Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

73 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of resumed Northern Ireland talks, he is willing to recommend changes to the present working of Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution as part of an overall settlement.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

73 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of resumed Northern Ireland talks, he is willing to recommend changes to the present working of Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution as part of an overall settlement.

75 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew; if, in the light of the meeting, he will give his assessment of the prospects for resumed talks between the political parties in Northern Ireland; the steps, if any, the Government intends to take to facilitate the reopening of dialogue; if his attention has been drawn to the reported comments by a person (details supplied) that there could be no hope of political progress unless the Government was prepared to sponsor legislation for a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

75 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew; if, in the light of the meeting, he will give his assessment of the prospects for resumed talks between the political parties in Northern Ireland; the steps, if any, the Government intends to take to facilitate the reopening of dialogue; if his attention has been drawn to the reported comments by a person (details supplied) that there could be no hope of political progress unless the Government was prepared to sponsor legislation for a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

74 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether, in relation to his recent statement that constitutional change would accompany a settlement of the Northern Ireland conflict, he was referring to Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

74 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether, in relation to his recent statement that constitutional change would accompany a settlement of the Northern Ireland conflict, he was referring to Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

73 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of resumed Northern Ireland talks, he is willing to recommend changes to the present working of Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution as part of an overall settlement.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

73 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in the context of resumed Northern Ireland talks, he is willing to recommend changes to the present working of Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution as part of an overall settlement.

14 Mr. O'Malley asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the proposed Office of Tánaiste, he will give details of the separate responsibilities which fall to be discharged by it apart from the existing responsibilities specified in Articles 28.6.2 and 3 of the Constitution.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

14 Mr. O'Malley asked the Taoiseach if, in relation to the proposed Office of Tánaiste, he will give details of the separate responsibilities which fall to be discharged by it apart from the existing responsibilities specified in Articles 28.6.2 and 3 of the Constitution.

10 Mr. Deasy asked the Taoiseach the plans, if any, he has to hold a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

10 Mr. Deasy asked the Taoiseach the plans, if any, he has to hold a referendum on Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution.

9 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach the Government's proposals, if any, for reform of the Constitution; if the Government has any proposals to review Articles 2 and 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 1993

9 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach the Government's proposals, if any, for reform of the Constitution; if the Government has any proposals to review Articles 2 and 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses enacts legislation permitting otherwise. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Permits any revenue-increasing bill to become law only if approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by roll call vote. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress and the President, prior to each fiscal year, to agree on an estimate of total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year by enactment of a joint single subject resolution. Prohibits outlays for that year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding this amount unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires the Congress, whenever actual outlays exceed actual receipts for any fiscal year, to provide by law for the repayment of the excess in the ensuing fiscal year. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Requires the approval of a majority of the total membership of each House by roll call vote before any bill to increase revenue may become law. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Requires the approval of a majority of each House by roll call vote before any bill to increase revenue may become law. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect. Waives these provisions when the United States is engaged in a military conflict which poses a threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution adopted by a majority of each House.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of terms for Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.

Educational Research and Improvement Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Office of Educational Research and Improvement Title II: Improved Statistics Regarding American Schools Title III: Educational Improvement Programs Title IV: Definitions Office of Educational Research and Improvement Reauthorization Act - Title I: Office of Educational Research and Improvement - (Sec. 101) Amends the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) to reauthorize and revise provisions for the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI). Eliminates the National Advisory Council on Educational Research and Improvement. Provides that OERI, administered by the Assistant Secretary for Educational Research and Improvement (the Assistant Secretary), shall include: (1) the Distinguished Board of Governors for Educational Research (the Board); (2) the Directorates for Educational Research; (3) the regional educational laboratories; (4) the Office of Educational Dissemination; (5) the National Education Library; (6) the Education Resources Information Clearinghouses; (7) the National Center for Education Statistics, including the National Assessment of Educational Progress; and (8) such other entities as the Assistant Secretary deems appropriate. Requires open competition for all awards of grants or contracts by OERI. Requires the Assistant Secretary to establish the following five national directorates for educational research on: (1) Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; (2) Early Childhood Learning, Families and Communities; (3) the Educational Achievement of Historically Underserved Populations; (4) School Organization, Structure and Finance; and (5) Postsecondary and Adult Education. Limits the number of regional educational laboratories that the Assistant Secretary shall support (minimum ten, maximum 15). Sets planning and reporting requirements and a five-year minimum contract duration. Leaves existing regional educational laboratory contracts in effect. Provides for a teacher research dissemination network program. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary to award grants or contracts to regional educational laboratories to carry out specified summer program activities. Requires each teacher participant to assume certain responsibilities during the school year. Requires an independent evaluation of such program to be submitted to the Congress. Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish an Office of Educational Dissemination (which may include the Education Resources Information Clearinghouses, the National Diffusion Network, and the National Education Library). Authorizes the National Diffusion Network to: (1) provide information through its State facilitators (directly and without program effectiveness panel approval) on model or demonstration projects funded by the Department of Education; and (2) disseminate other information which is available through the Office of Education Dissemination through the Network itself. Establishes a National Library of Education at the Department of Education. Directs the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to appoint a task force of librarians, scholars, teachers, parents, and school leaders to advise on the Library's establishment, prepare a workable plan, identify other supplemental activities and functions, and report to the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to appoint a librarian to head the Library for a five-year renewable term. Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish and support 16 Education Resources Information Clearinghouses (ERICs) (including directly supporting dissemination services). Authorizes appropriations for OERI programs. Authorizes OERI, when more than one Federal agency uses funds to support a single OERI project, to act for all such agencies in administering such funds. Title II: Improved Statistics Regarding American Schools - (Sec. 201) Revises and reauthorizes GEPA provisions for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), including the National Assessment of Educational Progress (National Assessment). Authorizes appropriations. Directs the National Assessment to conduct certain trial assessments in 1994 and 1996. Requires independent technical review of the National Assessment Governing Board replication and validation studies. Provides for Congressional Budget Office (CBO) access to NCES information, subject to specified disclosure restrictions. Directs the Secretary to provide for an independent study and report to the Congress on: (1) the process whereby achievement goals are set; (2) whether they are set at an appropriate level; and (3) the ability of NAEP to maintain valid data with respect to student performance trends. (Sec. 202) Directs the Commissioner of Educational Statistics to report annually to the Congress on school dropouts, using State-provided information. (Sec. 203) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements (with the Secretaries of Defense and of the Interior, respectively) to include in the the National Assessment: (1) the defense dependents education system; and (2) schools for Indian children operated or supported by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. (Sec. 204) Amends the Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) to authorize the Secretary to use certain funds to pay the expenses and fees of non-Federal experts (field readers) necessary to review applications and proposals. (Sec. 205) Amends DEOA and GEPA to establish an Office Educational Technology (OET) in OERI. Directs the Assistant Secretary to appoint a Technology Board. Transfers the Office of Training Technology Transfer to OET. Directs the Secretary to provide for an independent study to: (1) estimate costs of implementing a national technology repository and transfer system; and (2) assess availability of technology at local levels to access the educational technology to be transmitted. Authorizes OET appropriations. Title III: Educational Improvement Programs - Part A: International Education Programs - (Sec. 311) Directs the Secretary to carry out an International Education Program that shall provide for: (1) grants to study, evaluate, and analyze education systems in other nations (particularly Great Britain, France, Germany, and Japan); (2) development or identification of tests to compare international achievement levels in various subject areas; and (3) an International Educational Exchange Program, which shall in part assist Central and Eastern European and former Soviet educators in adapting exemplary civic government and economic education programs developed in the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to award up to three competitive contracts with independent nonprofit educational organizations, with specified types of experience, to carry out the Program. Authorizes appropriations. Part B: Transfer of Education and Training Software - (Sec. 315) Amends the Training Technology Transfer Act of 1988 to authorize appropriations for the program for transfer of education and training software. Part C: Amendments to the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act - (Sec. 321) Amends the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act to include postsecondary employment and training programs among those whose common occupational information needs must be met by the system developed and implemented by the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee. Requires each State board for higher education to develop a data collection system whose results can be integrated into the occupational information system. Part D: Satisfactory Progress Study - (Sec. 325) Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary to study the satisfactory progress requirement, particularly with respect to: (1) institutions with short-term periods of instruction; and (2) first year students. Part E: National Education Standards and Assessments Council - (Sec. 331) Establishes a National Education Standards and Assessments Council (the National Council) within the Department of Education, which shall establish national education content and student performance standards. (Sec. 337) Authorizes appropriations. Part F: Elementary Science Equipment Programs - Elementary Science Equipment Act - (Sec. 343) Authorizes the Secretary to allot funds to State educational agencies to award grants to local educational agencies to provide hands-on instruction equipment and materials to elementary schools to improve mathematics and science education. Authorizes appropriations. Part G: Parents as Teachers Program - (Sec. 354) Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States for parents as teachers program. Gives grant priority to programs that target parents and children at risk, including families on public assistance. (Sec. 355) Sets forth program requirements, limiting services to families during the period from the last three months of a mother's pregnancy to the child's attaining age three. (Secs. 357 and 358) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a Parents as Teachers National Center for information dissemination and technical and training assistance for States with such programs; and (2) evaluate such programs within four years. (Secs. 360 and 360A) Provides for a gradually declining Federal share. Authorizes appropriations. Part H: Media Instruction - (Sec. 361) Directs the Assistant Secretary to enter into a contract with an independent nonprofit organization to establish a national multimedia television-based project, directed to homes, schools, and after-school programs, to motivate and improve the reading comprehension and writing coherence of elementary school-age children. Authorizes appropriations. Part I: Migrant Education - (Sec. 365) Amends the Elementary And Secondary Education Act of 1965 to modify, for programs for migratory children, the definition of "currently migratory child" to include a child who: (1) resides in a school district of more than 15,000 square miles; and (2) migrates at least 20 miles to a temporary residence to enable the child, a parent, or a member of the immediate family to engage in fishing activity. Part J: History and Principles of the Constitution - (Sec. 371) Directs the Secretary to carry out a program to educate students about the history and principles of the Constitution and Bill of Rights by continuing and expanding the educational activities of the Chief Justice Warren E. Burger National Historical Map Contest (the contest) sponsored by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States. Authorizes the Secretary, through an open competition process, to contract with an independent nonprofit educational organization to carry out such program. Authorizes appropriations. Part K: Classrooms for the Future - Classrooms for the Future Act of 1992 (sic) - (Sec. 377) Directs the Secretary to award competitive three-year grants to eligible consortia to develop instructional programs and technology-based systems for complete courses or units of study for a specific subject and grade level, if these are commercially unavailable locally. Requires eligible consortia to consist of: (1) State or local educational agencies in partnership with businesses; and (2) institutions of higher education or other public or private nonprofit organizations. Requires priority to be given to applications for programs developed: (1) so that they may be adapted and applied nationally; and (2) to raise the achievement levels of students, particularly disadvantaged students not realizing their potential. (Sec. 378) Authorizes appropriations. Part L: Buddy System Computer Education - Buddy System Computer Education Act - (Sec. 383) Directs the Secretary to award a competitive grant to each of three States to create a computer-based education project for children in grades four through six. Gives preference to applications: (1) from States with demonstrated ability or commitment to computer-based technology education; and (2) for school districts serving a large number or percentage of economically disadvantaged students. (Sec. 384) Requires such projects to: (1) be continuous projects for two consecutive groups of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders; (2) operate in not more than seven public elementary schools in a State; and (3) ensure each student participates and has access to a computer at school during the school year and at home during the school year and summer. (Sec. 386) Requires the use of grant funds to provide: (1) hardware and software components to all sites; and (2) training for classroom teachers as well as parents, administrators, and technical personnel. (Sec. 389) Authorizes appropriations. Part M: Compensation - (Sec. 391) Amends Federal law relating to civil service positions and compensation to: (1) increase by four (from six to ten) the number of Assistant Secretaries of Education, at level IV; and (2) eliminate the category of four additional officers of the Department of Education, at level V. Part N: Star Schools - (Sec. 395) Amends the Star Schools Assistance Act to revise the formula for the required reservation of funds for an independent evaluation of the Star Schools Assistance Program. Title IV: Definitions - (Sec. 401) Defines "field-initiated research" as research in which the topics and methods of study are generated by the investigators, not by the source of the research funding.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for women and men.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.

Hudson River Artists National Historical Park Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1993

Hudson River Artists National Historical Park Act of 1993 - Establishes, as a unit of the National Park System, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, New York. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Hudson River Artists National Historical Park, subject to specified requirements. Specifies that: (1) the Secretary shall take no action with respect to the lands and structures owned by the State within Park boundaries except through cooperative agreements in accordance with this Act; and (2) with regard to lands within the State Forest Preserve, the provisions of such cooperative agreements shall be in strict conformance with the pertinent provisions of the New York State Constitution. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance to cooperating entities for the marking, interpretation, restoration, preservation, or interpretation of Site property; and (2) enter into cooperative agreements to plan and coordinate the interpretation of the cultural and natural history of the region, and with the Greene County Historical Society to provide for the establishment of a library and research center at the Site. Directs the Secretary to submit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for the Site and Park. Authorizes appropriations.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the President to veto an item of appropriation in any Act or resolution containing such an item.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President line item veto authority with respect to appropriations bills, except for an item of appropriation for the judicial branch of the Federal Government.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary prayer in public schools.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit the inclusion of voluntary prayer in any public school program or activity. Specifies that neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe the content of any such prayer.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress enacts legislation permitting otherwise. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Permits any revenue-increasing bill to become law only if approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by roll call vote. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relative to contributions and expenditures intended to affect congressional and Presidential elections.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the Congress the power to set reasonable limits on campaign expenditures by, in support of, or in opposition to any candidate in any primary or other election for Federal office. Grants the States such power with respect to State or local elections.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office for Representatives and Senators in Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than four consecutive terms as a Representative or more than two consecutive terms as a Senator (excluding any term served before adoption of this Amendment).

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

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits fiscal year Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts (except those derived from borrowing), unless the Congress authorizes a specific excess by a three-fifths vote of both Houses. Directs the President to submit to the Congress prior to each fiscal year a proposed budget that meets this standard. Permits any bill for raising taxes to become law only if a majority of the whole number of both Houses of Congress approves it by roll call vote. Authorizes a waiver of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal Budget Procedures.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress prior to each fiscal year. Requires the Congress to: (1) approve a proposed balanced budget for each fiscal year; and (2) adopt measures necessary to assure that fiscal year appropriations do not exceed revenues. Permits any bill that would cause a violation of this latter requirement to become law only if passed by two-thirds of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Authorizes a waiver of these provisions during times of declared national emergency.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office for Representatives and Senators in Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person from serving more than four consecutive terms as a Representative or more than two consecutive terms as a Senator (excluding any term served before adoption of this Amendment).

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the Second Amendment to the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the second amendment to the Constitution (the right of the people to keep and bear arms).

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that the United States shall guarantee to each person the right to employment opportunity.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right to employment opportunity shall be guaranteed to each person by the United States.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President the authority to reduce or disapprove any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except any item of appropriation for the legislative branch.

Spending Control and Programs Evaluation Act of 1993

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Reauthorization of Government Programs Title II: Program Inventory Title III: Program Reexamination Title IV: Miscellaneous Spending Control and Programs Evaluation Act of 1993 - Title I: Reauthorizations of Government Programs - Requires each Government program to be reauthorized at least once during each sunset reauthorization cycle. (Sunset reauthorization cycle means the period of five Congresses beginning with the 103d Congress and with each sixth Congress following the 103d Congress.) Sets forth the procedure in the House of Representatives and the Senate for the consideration of any legislation which authorizes new budget authority. Subjects to congressional review only those programs which have as their objectives the protection and implementation of civil rights guaranteed by the Constitution and specified social security and retirement pay and benefits. Title II: Program Inventory - Directs the Comptroller General and the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, in cooperation with the Director of the Congressional Research Service, to prepare an inventory of Federal programs to advise and assist the Congress in carrying out titles I and III of this Act. Directs the congressional committees, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Congressional Research Service to review the program inventory and to suggest revisions. Requires that the program inventory be revised at the end of each session of the Congress and that such revisions be reported to each House. Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Comptroller General to include in certain reports to the Congress an assessment of the adequacy of functional and subfunctional categories for grouping programs of like missions or objectives. Title III: Program Reexamination - Establishes a procedure for each committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to reexamine selected programs or groups of programs over which it has jurisdiction. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Directs the President, with the cooperation of the head of each appropriate agency, to submit to the Congress a regulatory duplication and conflicts report for all programs scheduled for reauthorization in the next Congress. Requires appropriate congressional committees to introduce a sunset reauthorization bill not later than 15 days after the beginning of the second regular session of the Congress. Sets forth discharge procedures to apply to motions to discharge such bills. Requires specified congressional committees to report on a review of the procedures established under this Act by December 31, 1998, and every five years thereafter. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years ending before October 1, 2003.

To amend the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets and elimination of the Federal indebtedness.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Directs the Congress to assure that total fiscal year Federal outlays do not exceed receipts and that Federal indebtedness is eliminated. Presents a mandatory six fiscal year timetable for achieving a balanced budget. Permits waiver of these balanced budget requirements (not to exceed a ten percent receipt to outlay deficit) in times of national emergency, but only by roll call vote of three-fourths of the total membership of both Houses. Requires a surplus budget with total Government receipts exceeding outlays by two and one-half percent of Federal indebtedness during the 40 fiscal years following achievement of a balanced budget. Requires that any indebtedness ensuing after an emergency waiver shall be extinguished within three fiscal years of being incurred.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit service by Representatives, Senators, and Federal judges.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1993

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any person from serving: (1) as a Representative for more than ten years in a 12-year period; (2) as a Senator for more than 12 years during any 14-year period; or (3) as a judge of the Supreme Court or an inferior court for more than ten years in a 12-year period.