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Bill· HRH.R. 5474 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984
Inter-American Investment Corporation Act - Authorizes the President to accept membership for the United States in the Inter-American Investment Corporation. Declares that the Governor and Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank and their alternates shall serve as Governor, Director, and Alternates of the Corporation, respectively. Makes the provisions of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act concerning the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems applicable with respect to the Corporation to the same extent as with respect to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund. Prohibits, unless authorized by law, the President or any person or agency, on behalf of the United States, from: (1) subscribing to additional shares of stock of the Corporation; (2) voting for or agreeing to any amendment of the agreement which increases the obligations of the United States or which changes the purpose or functions of the Corporation; or (3) making a loan or providing other financing to the Corporation. Directs any Federal Reserve bank which is requested to do so by the Corporation to act as its depository or as its fiscal agent. Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to supervise and direct the carrying out of these functions by the Federal Reserve banks. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to subscribe on behalf of the United States to 5,100 shares of the capital stock of the Corporation, but only to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth the jurisdiction of the U.S. courts with respect to any civil action brought within the United States by or against the Corporation. Deems as exempted securities under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 any securities issued by the Corporation in connection with the raising of funds for inclusion in the Corporation's resources.
Bill· HRH.R. 5485 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984
Employee Stock Ownership Improvements Act of 1984 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction from the gross estate of an individual of 50 percent of the aggregate proceeds received from the sale of employer securities to employee stock ownership plans or qualified worker-owned cooperatives.
Bill· HRH.R. 5481 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a business expense deduction for advertisements placed with a foreign broadcast station and directed to a market in the United States if a similar deduction is denied in the country in which such station is located for an advertisement placed with a U.S. broadcast station and directed to a market in that country.
Bill· HRH.R. 5487 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that retirement income may be treated as earned income for purposes of computing the deduction for two-earner married couples.
Bill· HRH.R. 5466 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984
Establishes the Commission on Tax Revision to study and investigate the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and other Federal laws relating to taxation and revenue. Requires that such study and investigation shall include specific consideration of: (1) general policy problems; (2) specific items of the tax structure; (3) the tax treatment of specific types of organizations; and (4) specified comprehensive areas of the tax structure. Sets forth requirements for membership of the Commission and for appointment of members of the Commission. Empowers the Commission to: (1) hold hearings; (2) obtain official data from Federal agencies; and (3) contract studies. Requires the Commission to submit its findings and recommendations within ten days after the second session of the 99th Congress is convened. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its report to the Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 5457 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow any taxpayer to request that any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who interviews the taxpayer shall: (1) conduct such interview at a reasonable time and place convenient to the taxpayer; and (2) allow the taxpayer to make a recording of such interview. Provides that an employee of the Internal Revenue Service may record any such interview if he informs the taxpayer of such recording prior to the interview and provides the taxpayer with a transcript of such recording upon the request of the taxpayer and reimbursement for the cost of reproduction of such transcript. Requires that prior to an interview a taxpayer shall be informed in writing that: (1) he has the right to remain silent; (2) any statement he makes may be used against him; and (3) he has the right to the presence of an attorney or any accountant or return preparer familiar with the return that is the subject of the interview.
Bill· HRH.R. 5484 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984
Ten Percent Tax Rate Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a flat rate tax of ten percent on the taxable income of individuals. Disallows income tax credits for any taxpayer who is not a corporation. Repeals the income tax credits for: (1) the elderly; (2) contributions to candidates for public office; (3) earned income; (4) the purchase of a new principal residence; (5) dependent care services expenses; and (6) residential energy conservation expenditures. Repeals the alternative minimum tax for individuals. Excludes from the gross income of individuals: (1) alimony and separate maintenance payments; (2) scholarships and fellowship grants; (3) supplemental security income provided under the Social Security Act; (4) disability payments; (5) railroad retirement benefits; (6) Federal civil service retirement benefits; (7) interest received on State and municipal bonds; and (8) employee fringe benefits. Defines "taxable income" of individuals as gross income minus: (1) trade and business deductions; (2) trade and business deductions of employees; and (3) expenses relating to the production of income. Defines "taxable income" of corporations as gross income minus the income tax deductions allowed for corporations. Disallows, for individuals, the income tax exclusions for: (1) interest on certain governmental obligations; (2) interest of qualified mortgage subsidy bonds; (3) income from discharge of indebtedness; (4) improvements by a lessee on a lessor's property; (5) recovery of bad debts, prior taxes, and delinquency amounts; and (6) certain cost-sharing payments. Repeals specified itemized deductions applicable only to individual taxpayers. Increases the amount of the personal exemption for a taxpayer, spouse, and dependents from $1,000 each to $2,000 each. Provides for a cost-of-living adjustment for such amount. Specifies that certain income tax deductions shall be allowed for corporations only. Allows individuals an income tax deduction for social security and railroad retirement taxes. Repeals the itemized income tax deductions for: (1) medical and dental expenses; (2) alimony payments; (3) taxes, interest, and business depreciation of a cooperative housing corporation tenant-stockholder; (4) adoption expenses; and (5) the deduction for two-earner married couples. Provides that income tax deductions, exclusions, and special capital gains treatment with respect to natural resources shall not apply to individuals. Imposes a flat rate tax of ten percent on estates and trusts. Repeals special rules and deductions and credits relating to estates and trusts. Revises rules relating to the income and credits of a partner. Requires that each partner shall take into account separately his distributive share of the partnership's: (1) gains and losses; (2) taxes; and (3) taxable income or loss. Disallows the foreign tax credit for individuals. Repeals the estate tax.
Bill· HRH.R. 5440 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1984
Taxpayers' Procedural Safeguard Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from ten days to 30 days the time period during which a taxpayer must pay a tax deficiency after notice and demand for payment. Sets forth requirements for information which must be included with such notice to a taxpayer. Allows the release of a levy upon the wages or salary of a taxpayer if: (1) the taxpayer has entered into an agreement for the payment of tax liability; or (2) the Secretary of the Treasury determines that such liability is unenforceable due to the financial condition of the taxpayer. (Present law allows the release of a levy only when the liability is satisfied or becomes unenforceable due to lapse of time.) Increases by specified amounts the aggregate sum of a taxpayer's personal effects and trade or business property which is exempt from levy. Increases by specified amounts the wages, salary, and other income of a taxpayer which is exempt from levy. Exempts from levy: (1) the principal residence of the taxpayer; (2) any motor vehicle used for transportation to the place of business of the taxpayer; and (3) any tangible personal property used in carrying on the trade or business of the taxpayer if such levy would prevent the taxpayer from carrying on such trade or business. Allows levy on such property if: (1) a district director or assistant district director of the Internal Revenue Service personally approves (in writing) the levy of such property; or (2) the collection of tax would be in jeopardy. Prohibits the levy on any property if the amount of the estimated expenses which would be incurred with respect to the levy and sale of such property exceeds: (1) the fair market value of such property at the time of levy; or (2) the liability for which such levy is made. Revises requirements for the administrative review of jeopardy levy and assessment. Requires the award of court costs and certain fees in civil suits brought against the United States if the position of the United States in such a proceeding was not substantially justified. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into written agreements with a taxpayer providing for installment payments of tax liability if the Secretary determines that such an agreement will facilitate the collection of the tax liability. Requires the Secretary to make a written offer to enter into such an agreement if: (1) the taxpayer's liability does not exceed $20,000; and (2) the taxpayer has not been delinquent in payments under any other such agreement during the previous three years. Provides that such an agreement shall be binding upon the Secretary unless: (1) information provided by the taxpayer was inaccurate or incomplete; or (2) the Secretary determines that the financial condition of the taxpayer has significantly changed. Requires the abatement of deficiency and any penalty or interest attributable to written advice by the Internal Revenue Service. Sets forth procedures involving taxpayer interviews. Requires the Internal Revenue Service, upon a taxpayer's request, to: (1) conduct such an interview at a reasonable time and place convenient to the taxpayer; and (2) allow the taxpayer to make a recording of such interview. Requires the officer or employee conducting such interview to warn the taxpayer that: (1) he has the right to remain silent; (2) any statement he makes may be used against him; and (3) he has the right to the presence of an attorney, accountant, or return preparer. Establishes within the Internal Revenue Service an Office of Ombudsman. Sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the Ombudsman. Requires the Ombudsman to submit annual reports to specified committees of the Congress. Authorizes the Ombudsman, upon application filed by a taxpayer, to issue a Taxpayer Assistance Order if, in the determination of the Ombudsman: (1) the taxpayer is suffering or about to suffer from an unusual or irreparable loss as a result of the manner in which the internal revenue laws are being administered by the Secretary; and (2) the Secretary has failed to carry out any of his duties or has violated any provision of law. Specifies that the terms of a taxpayer assistance order may require the Secretary to: (1) release property of the taxpayer levied upon; or (2) cease or refrain from certain actions. Requires the Secretary to obey any Taxpayer Assistance Order issued by the Ombudsman. Allows an administrative appeal of tax liens. Provides for a civil cause of action by a taxpayer for a wrongful lien or levy upon property.
Law· SS. 2556 (98th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984
Amends the American Folklife Preservation Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the American Folklife Center, located at the Library of Congress, through FY 1989.
Bill· HRH.R. 5419 (98th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984
Makes supplemental appropriations for FY 1984 to the Department of Labor for the Employment and Training Administration for summer youth training and employment services. Makes supplemental appropriations for FY 1984 to the Department of Agriculture for: (1) emergency food assistance for Africa; (2) the Farmers Home Administration for the Rural Housing Insurance Fund; (3) the Soil Conservation Service; (4) the Food and Nutrition Service for child nutrition programs; and (5) the feeding program for women, infants, and children (WIC). Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to utilize the authorities provided in the Charter of the Commodity Credit Corporation to expand the export of U.S. agricultural commodities through competitive sales, including shipping costs and credit terms, and donations as authorized by law. Directs the Secretary to assist in the financing of export sales of U.S. agricultural products, either through direct or guaranteed loans. Extends for 30 days military assistance to El Salvador but only to continue operations at present expenditure levels and under existing restrictions or under such action as may be approved by the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. States that after such extension all programs shall be those recommended by the appropriate committees and enacted into law.
Bill· HRH.R. 5431 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the issuance of a summons for: (1) workpapers prepared by an independent auditor with respect to the adequacy and reasonableness of a taxpayer's reserve for contingent tax liabilities; or (2) the taking of testimony with respect to such workpapers.
Bill· HRH.R. 5427 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make certain types of heat pumps eligible for the residential energy income tax credit and the investment tax credit for energy property. Qualifies for such credit heat pumps which transmit or use solar energy stored in ground water.
Bill· HRH.R. 5432 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984
Ten Percent Flat Tax Rate Act - Title I: Ten Percent Tax Rate For All Individuals And Unincorporated Associations - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a flat rate tax of ten percent on the adjusted gross income of individuals and unincorporated associations. Defines "unincorporated association" as any taxable entity which is not incorporated pursuant to the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign nation. Repeals the income tax credits for: (1) the elderly; (2) contributions to candidates for public office; (3) the purchase of a new principal residence; (4) dependent care expenses; (5) earned income; and (6) residential energy conservation expenses. Repeals the alternative minimum tax for taxpayers other than corporations. Provides that specified income tax credits shall not be available to individuals and unincorporated associations. Excludes from the gross income of individuals or unincorporated associations: (1) alimony and separate maintenance payments; (2) scholarship payments and fellowship grants; (3) social security payments; (4) excess social security tax payments; (5) payments received for disability; (6) payments received pursuant to the Railroad Retirement Act; (7) certain civil service retirement benefits; and (8) interest payments received on State and municipal bonds. Defines "adjusted gross income" in the case of an individual or unincorporated association as gross income minus: (1) trade or business deductions; (2) trade and business deductions of employees; and (3) expenses relating to income production. Disallows certain exclusions from the gross income of individuals and unincorporated associations, including exclusions for: (1) certain death payments; (2) gifts and inheritances; (3) injury or sickness compensation; (4) employer contributions to accident and health plans; (5) partial dividends; (6) contributions to corporation capital; and (7) dependent care assistance. Allows deductions from the adjusted gross income of individuals for personal exemptions. Sets the amounts of such exemptions at: (1) $2,000 for the taxpayer and spouse; and (2) $2,000 for each dependent of the taxpayer. Provides for cost-of-living adjustments for such amounts. Disallows all itemized deductions for individuals and unincorporated associations except those for interest, taxes, charitable contributions, and certain retirement savings. Repeals the income tax deductions for: (1) medical and dental expenses; (2) alimony payments; (3) taxes, interest, and business depreciation by cooperative housing tenant-stockholders; (4) two-earner married couples; and (5) adoption expenses. Imposes a flat rate tax of ten percent on the gross income of estates and trusts. Repeals special rules, income tax deductions, and income tax credits applicable to estates and trusts. Revises rules for determining the income tax of a partner to provide that each partner shall take into account separately his or her distributive share of the partnership's: (1) gains and losses; (2) taxes; and (3) taxable income or loss. Provides that the foreign tax credit shall not apply to unincorporated associations. Repeals the estate tax. Title II: Tax Amnesty - Provides for a one-time amnesty from criminal and civil tax penalties for taxpayers who: (1) file a written statement with specified information concerning any underpayment of tax; (2) pay the amount of such underpayment when filing the statement; and (3) within 30 days of notification of the amount of interest payable on any tax delinquent amount, pays the full amount of such interest or delinquency. Permits installment payments of tax due in certain cases. Disallows an amnesty period for taxpayers against whom a tax deficiency has already been assessed, who have committed fraud in seeking amnesty, or against whom a criminal investigation is pending. Establishes a special fund in the Treasury for taxes recovered under such amnesty program. Requires that revenues from such fund be used to offset possible revenue losses.
Law· HRH.R. 5399 (98th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1984
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities in specified departments and agencies of the U.S. Government, including the Central Intelligence Agency (Agency) and the Department of Defense. Requires the Director of Central Intelligence or the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees of any intent to spend funds in excess of authorization. Prohibits reprogramming or funds transfers except in restricted circumstances. Authorizes appropriations for the design and construction of an additional building at the Agency Headquarters. Authorizes appropriations for counter-terrorism activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Authorizes the Director of Central Intelligence to employ civilian personnel in excess of the ceiling for such personnel when necessary to the performance of important intelligence functions. Prohibits any funds appropriated by this Act from being used for covert assistance for military operations in Nicaragua. Title II: Intelligence Community Staff - Authorizes appropriations for the Intelligence Community Staff for FY 1985. Establishes an end strength ceiling of 232 full-time Intelligence Community Staff employees. Title III: Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund. Title IV: Administrative Provisions Related to the Central Intelligence Agency - Amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to authorize the Director of Central Intelligence to appoint security personnel at agency installations. Title V: General Provisions - States that the authorization of appropriations by this Act shall not constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or laws of the United States. Allows increases in employee benefits as authorized by law.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 481 (98th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1984
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5172 (National Bureau of Standards funding).
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 480 (98th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1984
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4974 (National Science Foundation funding).
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 483 (98th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1984
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5394 (budget reconciliation).
Bill· HRH.R. 5371 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1984
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986 to the Bureau of the Mint for costs of the mint and assay offices. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for salaries and benefits for the U.S. Mint employees for FY 1985 and thereafter.
Bill· HRH.R. 5381 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1984
Nondiscrimination in Business Expense Deductions Act of 1984 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that no deduction from gross income shall be allowed to a taxpayer for entertainment expenses for food, beverages, lodging, or entertainment incurred in connection with a facility which discriminates on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Exempts facilities operated by a religious organization where access is limited to members of a particular religion. Treats dues and fees paid to discriminatory facilities as nondeductible expenses. Requires a submission of a statement to the Secretary of the Treasury that a facility not open to the public does not discriminate in order for amounts paid to such facility to qualify for the entertainment expense deduction. Requires the posting of a public notice in the facility stating the nondiscriminatory policy. Permits the Secretary to revoke the acceptance of the statement of nondiscrimination. Requires the taxpayer to report any amounts paid or incurred for food, beverages, lodging, or entertainment in any facility which is not open to the public or does not serve the public.
Bill· HRH.R. 5375 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1984
Employee Health Care Cost Reduction Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow trustees of individual retirement accounts maintained for the benefit of employees to extend credit for the payment of medical expenses, with such accounts as security for such credit. Allows such extension of credit only in cases where the individual agrees to accept a high-deductible option under a group health insurance plan offered by the employer of such individual in return for contributions by the employer to such account.
Law· HRH.R. 5361 (98th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend for five years, until December 31, 1989, the exclusion from gross income of amounts received by an employee from a group legal services plan provided by an employer.
Bill· HRH.R. 5357 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the amount of the charitable deduction allowable for expenses incurred in the operation of a motor vehicle will be $0.12 per mile.
Bill· HRH.R. 5363 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that no gain or loss shall be recognized on a transfer of property between spouses or incident to divorce. Treats such transferred property as a gift and provides that the transferee's basis in the property shall be the same as the transferor.
Bill· HRH.R. 5369 (98th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1984
Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for energy supply research and development activities with respect to the following programs: (1) nuclear fission reactors; (2) nuclear waste technology; (3) remedial actions; and (4) civilian radioactive waste. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 to carry out uranium supply and enrichment activities with respect to: (1) the gas centrifuge enrichment plant; and (2) other activities excluding research and development of atomic vapor laser isotope separation. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for expenditures from the Nuclear Waste Fund for radioactive waste disposal activities pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Specifies the minimum amount of funds which must be used in FY 1985 and 1986 for the development of copper canisters for the containment of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Requires the Secretary of Energy to use such sums as are necessary from amounts appropriated to the Nuclear Waste Fund for FY 1985 to review and revise the mission plan and to develop the project decision schedule required under such Act. Specifies the type of information which the Secretary must provide in either the mission plan or the project decision schedule. Requires the Secretary to provide for the revision of such plan and schedule on at least a biennial basis following their issuance. Directs the Secretary to appoint a panel of informal advisors to provide suggestions for the development of such plan and schedule and to review them before they become final. Requires the Secretary to submit the mission plan, the project decision schedule, and the information required under this Act to Congress by March 1, 1985. Terminates the panel on the date on which the Secretary makes such submission. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 and 1986 for: (1) operating expenses; (2) construction and acquisition and fabrication of capital equipment not related to construction; (3) the Alaska Power Administration; (4) the Southeastern Power Administration; (5) the Southwestern Power Administration; and (6) the Western Area Power Administration.
Bill· HRH.R. 5351 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1984
Oil Company Acquisition Moratorium Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that for the time period between April 4 1984, and April 3, 1985: (1) no income tax deduction shall be allowed for interest paid on indebtedness incurred to acquire a major energy corporation; (2) purchases of stock in a major energy corporation shall be treated as a purchase of assets; (3) the acquisition of a major energy corporation shall not be treated as a reorganization; (4) the nonrecognition of gain or loss shall not apply to any sale or exchange made by a corporation which was a major energy corporation immediately before adopting a plan of complete liquidation; (5) gain shall be recognized on distributions of property in a liquidation by a major energy corporation; and (6) gain shall be recognized on any non-liquidating distribution of a major energy corporation.
Bill· HRH.R. 5326 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1984
FIRPTA Withholding Tax Act of 1984 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the withholding of tax on dispositions of U.S. real property interests by a foreign individual. Sets the rate of such withholding at the lesser of: (1) ten percent of the amount realized on the disposition; or (2) the transferor's maximum tax liability. Allows specified exemptions from such withholding requirement. Revises requirements relating to returns and reporting with respect to U.S. real property interests.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 476 (98th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1984
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H. Con. Res. 280 (congressional budget).
Bill· SS. 2521 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1984
National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for FY 1985 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) U.S. Antarctic Program; (6) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (7) program development and management; and (8) science and engineering education. Limits the amounts of appropriations which may be expended for: (1) consultation; and (2) for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfers of funds among the categories: (1) provided such funds transferred to and from any category do not exceed ten percent of the amount authorized for such category; and (2) in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized for such category when 30 days have passed after specified congressional committees are notified of the proposed transfer. Authorizes the Board to establish special commissions to study and make recommendations to the Foundation on issues relating to research and education in science and engineering. Authorizes the Board discretion in fixing the size and composition of a special commission (currently, limited to six scientists and five non- scientists). Amends the National Science Foundation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978 to repeal: (1) the requirement that the Director of the National Science Foundation establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students; and (2) the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to repeal: (1) the prohibition against a Foundation employee registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and is made in connection with official duties; and (2) the requirement that National Science Board members be notified of board meetings by registered or certified mail. Increases the value of contracts, grants, or other arrangements which may be made by the Director without the Board's approval, providing certain other conditions are met.
Bill· SS. 2519 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow members of the clergy and members of the uniformed services to deduct expenses related to tax-exempt housing and subsistence allowances.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 282 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1984
Revises the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1984 and sets forth the first concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1985 and the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 1986 and 1987. Recommends levels of Federal revenues of $664,900,000,000 for FY 1984, $733,000,000,000 for FY 1985, $794,900,000,000 for FY 1986, and $863,500,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amount by which the aggregate levels of Federal revenues should be changed at $1,900,000,000 for FY 1984, $0 for FY 1985, $0 for FY 1986, and $0 for FY 1987. Sets the appropriate levels of total new budget authority at $915,500,000,000 for FY 1984, $991,050,000,000 for FY 1985, $1,064,950,000,000 for FY 1986, and $1,142,800,000,000 for FY 1987. States that the appropriate levels of total budget outlays are $853,900,000,000 for FY 1984, $911,550,000,000 for FY 1985, $969,000,000,000 for FY 1986, and $1,040,600,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amount of deficits in the budget which are appropriate in light of economic conditions and all other relevant factors at $189,000,000,000 for FY 1984, $178,550,000,000 for FY 1985, $174,100,000,000 for FY 1986, and $177,100,000,000 for FY 1987. States that the appropriate levels of public debt are $1,595,800,000,000 for FY 1984, $1,837,300,000,000 for FY 1985, $2,086,150,000,000 for FY 1986, and $2,347,250,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amounts by which the temporary statutory limits on such debt should be accordingly increased at $105,800,000,000 for FY 1984, $241,500,000,000 for FY 1985, $248,850,000,000 for FY 1986, and $261,100,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets forth the appropriate levels of total Federal credit activity as follows: (1) $37,600,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $105,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1984; (2) $37,500,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $111,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1985; (3) $39,950,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $117,400,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1986; and (4) $40,450,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $123,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1987. Sets forth the levels of new budget authority and budget outlays and the primary and secondary loan guarantee commitments for each major functional category for FY 1984 through 1987. Requires specified House committees to report changes in laws within their respective jurisdictions sufficient to decrease budget authority and outlays in FY 1985 through 1987 in amounts consistent with reductions in entitlement programs assumed in this resolution and to increase revenues in FY 1985 through 1987 in amounts consistent with the assumptions in this resolution. Sets forth the date by which such committees must submit their recommendations to the House Committee on the Budget. Requires the Budget Committee to then report to the House a reconciliation bill incorporating all such recommendations without any substantive revision. Declares that for FY 1985 through 1987 any revenues raised by legislation enacted on or after March 15, 1984, shall only be used to reduce the Federal budget deficits for such fiscal years except to the extent that such legislation earmarks all or any part of such revenues for specific spending programs. Makes funding for specific low-income programs appropriate if the authorizations for such programs are enacted and if sufficient revenues or outlay reductions are also enacted to ensure that the legislation is deficit neutral. Declares that it is the sense of the Congress: (1) that the Executive Branch achieve at least $2,000,000,000 in savings over FY 1985 through 1987 by implementing those recommendations of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control requiring administrative action within that branch of Government; and (2) that the President report to Congress each year on the progress made in achieving such savings. Declares that if Congress has not completed action by the start of FY 1985 on the second concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1985, then this concurrent resolution shall be deemed to be the concurrent resolution required under the Budget Act. States that such result shall not apply to bills, resolutions, amendments, or conference reports in the jurisdiction of a committee if the enactment of such a measure would not cause the appropriate allocation of new discretionary budget authority or new spending authority for FY 1985 to be exceeded. Provides that specified new discretionary budget authority or new spending authority contained in a bill, resolution, amendment, or conference report shall be disregarded if the budget authority for outlays which will result is derived from certain trust funds. Makes it out of order in the House to consider any bill, resolution, or amendment providing new budget authority or spending authority, for 1985 direct loan authority, primary loan guarantee authority, or secondary loan guarantee authority for FY 1985 unless and until the committee with jurisdiction makes the allocation or subdivisions required by the Congressional Budget Act in connection with the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget. Declares that such prohibition shall not apply until 21 days of continuous session after Congress completes action on this concurrent resolution.
Bill· HRH.R. 5313 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1984
Amends the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 and the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 to authorize amounts to be appropriated for FY 1985. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) study issues relating to the transportation of methanol through the interstate liquid pipeline system and make recommendations for the safe and efficient transportation of methanol through such pipeline, and report the results of the study to Congress; and (2) study the feasibility of and costs connected with requiring various methods of testing and inspecting hazardous liquid pipeline facilities subject to provisions of the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979, and to report the results to Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 5311 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1984
Freezes FY 1985 appropriations for national defense functions at FY 1984 levels.
Bill· HRH.R. 5309 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide an income tax credit of $40 per ton of hazardous waste recycled by the taxpayer. Increases such credit to $60 per ton for hazardous waste generated in flood-prone areas.
Bill· HRH.R. 5312 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of financial institutions amounts of money or other property received from the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation or from any State deposit insurance agency.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 280 (98th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1984
Revises the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1984 and sets forth the first concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1985 and the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 1986 and 1987. Recommends levels of Federal revenues of $664,900,000,000 for FY 1984, $742,700,000,000 for FY 1985, $812,550,000,000 for FY 1986, and $885,950,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amount by which the aggregate levels of Federal revenues should be changed at $1,900,000,000 for FY 1984, $9,700,000,000 for FY 1985, $17,650,000,000 for FY 1986, and $22,450,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the appropriate levels of total new budget authority at $915,500,000,000 for FY 1984, $1,002,100,000,000 for FY 1985, $1,087,950,000,000 for FY 1986, and $1,179,250,000,000 for FY 1987. States that the appropriate levels of total budget outlays are $853,900,000,000 for FY 1984, $918,150,000,000 for FY 1985, $984,850,000,000 for FY 1986, and $1,067,950,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amount of deficits in the budget which are appropriate in light of economic conditions and all other relevant factors at $189,000,000,000 for FY 1984, $175,450,000,000 for FY 1985, $172,300,000,000 for FY 1986, and $182,000,000,000 for FY 1987. States that the appropriate levels of public debt are $1,595,800,000,000 for FY 1984, $1,834,200,000,000 for FY 1985, $2,081,250,000,000 for FY 1986, and $2,347,250,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amounts by which the temporary statutory limits on such debt should be accordingly increased at $105,800,000,000 for FY 1984, $238,400,000,000 for FY 1985, $247,050,000,000 for FY 1986, and $266,000,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets forth the appropriate levels of total Federal credit activity as follows: (1) $37,600,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $105,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1984; (2) $37,500,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $111,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1985; (3) $39,950,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $117,400,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1986; and (4) $40,450,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $123,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1987. Sets forth the levels of new budget authority and budget outlays and the primary and secondary loan guarantee commitments for each major functional category for FY 1984 through 1987. Requires specified House committees to report changes in laws within their respective jurisdictions sufficient to decrease budget authority and outlays in FY 1985 through 1987 in amounts consistent with reductions in entitlement programs assumed in this resolution and to increase revenues in FY 1985 through 1987 in amounts consistent with the assumptions in this resolution. Sets forth the date by which such committees must submit their recommendations to the House Committee on the Budget. Requires the Budget Committee to then report to the House a reconciliation bill incorporating all such recommendations without any substantive revision. Declares that for FY 1985 through 1987 any revenues raised by legislation enacted on or after March 15, 1984, shall only be used to reduce the Federal budget deficits for such fiscal years except to the extent that such legislation earmarks all or any part of such revenues for specific spending programs. Makes funding for specific low-income programs appropriate if the authorizations for such programs are enacted and if sufficient revenues or outlay reductions are also enacted to ensure that the legislation is deficit neutral. Declares that it is the sense of the Congress: (1) that the Executive Branch achieve at least $2,000,000,000 in savings over FY 1985 through 1987 by implementing those recommendations of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control requiring administrative action within that branch of Government; and (2) that the President report to Congress each year on the progress made in achieving such savings. Declares that if Congress has not completed action by the start of FY 1985 on the second concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1985, then this concurrent resolution shall be deemed to be the concurrent resolution required under the Budget Act. States that such a result shall not apply to bills, resolutions, amendments, or conference reports in the jurisdiction of a committee if the enactment of such a measure would not cause the appropriate allocation of new discretionary budget authority or new spending authority for FY 1985 to be exceeded. Provides that specified new discretionary budget authority or new spending authority contained in a bill, resolution, amendment, or conference report shall be disregarded if the budget authority for outlays which will result is derived from certain trust funds. Makes it out of order in the House to consider any bill, resolution, or amendment providing new budget authority, spending authority, direct loan authority, primary loan guarantee authority, or secondary loan guarantee authority for FY 1985 unless and until the committee with jurisdiction makes the allocation or subdivisions required by the Congressional Budget Act in connection with the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget. Declares that such prohibition shall not apply until 21 days of continuous session after Congress completes action on this concurrent resolution.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 281 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1984
Revises the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1984 and sets forth the first concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1985 and the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 1986 and 1987. Recommends levels of Federal revenues of $664,900,000,000 for FY 1984, $784,600,000,000 for FY 1985, $852,900,000,000 for FY 1986, and $936,500,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amount by which the aggregate levels of Federal revenues should be changed at $0,000,000 for FY 1984, $51,600,000,000 for FY 1985, $58,000,000,000 for FY 1986, and $73,000,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the appropriate levels of total new budget authority at $898,660,000,000 for FY 1984, $996,210,000,000 for FY 1985, $1,058,950,000,000 for FY 1986, and $1,130,150,000,000 for FY 1987. States that the appropriate levels of total budget outlays are $849,550,000,000 for FY 1984, $938,770,000,000 for FY 1985, $983,420,000,000 for FY 1986, and $1,040,630,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amount of deficits in the budget which are appropriate in light of economic conditions and all other relevant factors at $184,650,000,000 for FY 1984, $154,170,000,000 for FY 1985, $130,520,000,000 for FY 1986, and $104,130,000,000 for FY 1987. States that the appropriate levels of public debt are $1,595,800,000,000 for FY 1984, $1,837,300,000,000 for FY 1985, $2,086,150,000,000 for FY 1986, and $2,347,250,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets the amounts by which the temporary statutory limits on such debt should be accordingly increased at $219,200,000,000 for FY 1984, $241,500,000,000 for FY 1985, $248,850,000,000 for FY 1986, and $261,100,000,000 for FY 1987. Sets forth the appropriate levels of total Federal credit activity as follows: (1) $37,600,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $105,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1984; (2) $37,500,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $111,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1985; (3) $39,950,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $117,400,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1986; and (4) $40,450,000,000 for new direct loan obligations, $123,150,000,000 for new primary loan guarantee commitments, and $68,250,000,000 for new secondary loan guarantee commitments for FY 1987. Sets forth the levels of new budget authority and budget outlays and the primary and secondary loan guarantee commitments for each major functional category for FY 1984 through 1987.
Law· SS. 2499 (98th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1984
Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the Department of Transportation for the following maritime items: (1) operating differential subsidy; (2) research and development activities; and (3) operations and training activities, including maritime education and training expenses and national security support capabilities. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the Federal Maritime Commission.
Bill· SS. 2498 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the suspension of the two year period in which an individual must purchase a new residence for nonrecognition of gain on the sale of an old residence which is granted to members of the armed forces who are stationed overseas or who are required to reside in Government-owned quarters shall be extended to the later of four years after the date of the sale of the old residence (as currently provided) or one year after the date on which the taxpayer is no longer stationed overseas or required to reside in Government-owned quarters.
Bill· HRH.R. 5289 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a one-time exclusion from gross income of gain from the sale of property in complete liquidation used in a trade or business for the last ten years by an individual who has attained age 65. Limits the amount of gain excludible from gross income to $125,000. Requires that an election for the nonrecognition treatment be made by both a husband and wife if there is joint ownership of the property. Provides that the destruction, theft, requisition, or condemnation of such property shall be treated as the sale of property for purposes of this exclusion.
Bill· HRH.R. 5302 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1984
Home Equity Conversions Act of 1984 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit the owner of a residence who has attained the age of 55 to enter into a sale- leaseback transaction with a prospective purchaser of the residence and retain occupancy rights to the residence under a lease requiring a fair rental. Allows the purchaser of such residence an income tax deduction for depreciation of the residence. Permits an owner of a residence who sells such residence under a sale-leaseback arrangement to claim the one-time exclusion from income of gain from the sale of a principal residence by an individual age 55 or older. Excludes from the gross income of such owner the value of any occupancy rights or fair market price discount attributable to retained occupancy rights received in a sale-leaseback transaction. Permits the use of the installment sales method of accounting in reporting gain from the sale of a residence under a sale-leaseback agreement. Provides a special rule for the treatment of an annuity purchased for the owner-occupant under a sale-leaseback transaction. Establishes a legal presumption that a sale-leaseback transaction for the sale of a residence under this Act is an activity engaged in for profit for purposes of the deductibility of certain related business expenses. Exempts the purchaser of a residence under a sale-leaseback agreement from rules disallowing income tax deductions for personal use of a residence. Provides that a personal residence subject to a sale-leaseback transaction will be eligible for the accelerated cost recovery system depreciation deduction.
Bill· HRH.R. 5300 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1984
Family Farm Protection Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an established farmer who sells farmland to an eligible beginning farmer an income tax credit equal to the difference between the market price of the farmland and the farm value price of the land. Limits the maximum amount of the tax credit to $300,000. Permits a carryback and carryforward for any portion of the tax credit not used in the taxable year. Imposes an additional tax on the beginning farmer who acquires farmland for which the tax credit was allowed where the farmland is either disposed of or ceases to be family farm property within ten years of the original sale. Specifies rules for determining when property ceases to be considered a family farm, and for calculating the amount of the additional tax. Provides that the total amount of tax deductions for farming operations allowed for an individual or corporate taxpayer cannot exceed an amount equal to the gross income earned from farming plus non-farm income up to a maximum of $15,000. Requires the $15,000 limit to be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount by which the adjusted non-farm income exceeds $15,000.
Bill· HRH.R. 5244 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984
Department of Energy Civilian Research and Development Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987 - Title I: Authorization for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, and policy and management of energy research; (4) the geothermal resource development fund; (5) general science and research; (6) the nuclear fission energy program (consisting of converter reactor systems, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems, nuclear waste, the university program, and uranium enrichment research and development); (7) the magnetic fusion energy program; and (8) electric energy systems and energy storage systems. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for capital equipment expenses not related to construction for the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, nuclear fission energy, magnetic fusion, and electric energy systems and energy storage systems; (4) general science and research; and (5) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) energy conservation; (3) solar energy; (4) supporting research; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; and (7) general science. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified new civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) solar energy; (3) supporting research; (4) environment; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; (7) general science; and (8) uranium enrichment research and development. Title II: Authorization for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development activities: (1) fossil energy research and development; (2) energy conservation research and development; (3) energy supply research and development; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; and (6) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations the the Department of Energy for FY 1986 and 1987 for plant and capital equipment for: (1) fossil energy construction; (2) specified energy supply research and development projects; and (3) specified general science and research projects. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth restrictions on the use of funds authorized under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 5261 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from an employee-recipient's income a portion of the value of an employee achievement award if it is awarded by reason of length of service, productivity or safety achievement.
Bill· HRH.R. 5245 (98th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984
Department of Energy Civilian Energy Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, and 1987 - Title I: Authorization for Energy Research and Development Programs for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs: (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, and policy and management of energy research; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; (6) the nuclear fission energy program (consisting of converter reactor systems, advanced nuclear systems, breeder reactor systems, nuclear waste, the university program, and uranium enrichment research and development); (7) the magnetic fusion energy program; and (8) electric energy systems and energy storage systems. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for capital equipment expenses not related to construction for the following Department of Energy civilian research and development programs; (1) the fossil energy program; (2) the energy conservation program; (3) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, geothermal energy, supporting research and technical analysis, environmental research and development, nuclear fission energy, magnetic fusion, and electric energy systems and energy storage systems; (4) general science and research; and (5) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) energy conservation; (3) solar energy; (4) supporting research; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; and (7) general science. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified new civilian research and development projects with respect to: (1) fossil energy; (2) solar energy; (3) supporting research; (4) environment; (5) nuclear fission; (6) magnetic fusion; (7) general science; and (8) uranium enrichment research and development. Title II: Authorization for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian research and development activities: (1) fossil energy research and development; (2) energy conservation research and development; (3) energy supply research and development; (4) the geothermal resources development fund; (5) general science and research; and (6) uranium enrichment research and development. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1986 and 1987 for plant and capital equipment for: (1) fossil energy construction; (2) specified energy supply research and development projects; and (3) specified general science and research projects. Title III: Authorization for Other Activities for Fiscal Year 1985 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for: (1) the energy conservation program; (2) the energy supply research and development programs associated with solar energy, hydropower, nuclear energy, remedial action, and nuclear waste technology, low level waste; (3) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (4) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (5) supporting services; and (6) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for capital equipment not related to construction for: (1) nuclear energy research and development; (2) uranium supply and enrichment activities; (3) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (4) supporting services; and (5) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment for specified prior year uranium supply and enrichment projects and supporting service projects and for specified new uranium supply and enrichment projects and supporting service projects. Title IV: Authorization for Other Activities for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987 for the operating expenses of the following Department of Energy civilian energy activities: (1) energy conservation; (2) energy supply research and development; (3) uranium supply and enrichment; (4) the Nuclear Waste Fund; (5) supporting services; and (6) departmental administration. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Energy for FY 1986 and 1987 for plant and capital equipment for specified uranium supply and enrichment projects and for specified supporting service projects. Title V: General Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to transfer without charge to the city of Oak Ridge the Freels Bend peninsula for use and development as a public airport facility and industrial buffer zone. Directs the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive two-year study on future land use needs of the Oak Ridge Reservation. Title VI: Other General Provisions - Requires the Secretary to conduct and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a study which evaluates the impact on nuclear waste fund activities of the extended burnup program in the Office of Nuclear Energy. Sets forth restrictions on the use of funds authorized under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 5265 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984
Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize amounts to be appropriated for supportive services and senior centers for FY 1985 through 1987.
Bill· HRH.R. 5263 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984
National Security Programs Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1985 and 1986 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Energy (DOE) for FY 1985 for plant and capital equipment and operating expenses in carrying out national security programs concerning the military applications of nuclear energy in the following areas: (1) naval reactors development; (2) weapons activities; (3) verification and control technology; (4) materials production; (5) defense waste and byproducts management; (6) nuclear safeguards and security; and (7) security investigations. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to or requested of Congress unless the Secretary of the Energy transmits to the appropriate committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,200,000. Sets forth procedures for approval of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress within 30 days of planning and design costs in excess of $1,000,000. Authorizes funds for emergency construction design and pay increases. Permits funds to remain available until expended if so specified in an appropriation Act.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 471 (98th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4900 (Panama Canal Commission).
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 470 (98th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4706 (maritime programs funding).
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 472 (98th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4841 (Coast Guard funding).
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 468 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1984
Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives to urge the various House committees to apply an across-the-board budget-freeze approach to their formulation of the FY 1985 budget.