bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
96-s-3265,96,s,3265,Ports Improvement Act of 1980,Transportation and Public Works,1980-12-15,1980-12-15,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,0,"Ports Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia;  (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama;  (3) Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Maryland;  (4) Philadelphia Harbor, Pennsylvania;  (5) Charleston Harbor, South Carolina;  and (6) New York Harbor and Channels, New York. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's harbors and other waterways at such depths and dimensions to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to allot, from existing Department of the Army civil works appropriations, such sums as are necessary (pending permanent appropriations) for immediate prosecution of advanced engineering and design and other necessary studies for the improvements authorized by this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:12Z,
96-s-3266,96,s,3266,A bill for the relief of Charles V. Waldron.,Private Legislation,1980-12-15,1980-12-15,Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]",MT,D,B000243,0,Directs the Secretary of the Navy to pay to a named individual specified amounts of disability retired pay and severance pay.,2025-01-14T17:07:58Z,
96-s-3262,96,s,3262,"A bill for the relief of Alberto Quilop Banez and Eloisa Yu Panse, his wife.",Private Legislation,1980-12-12,1980-12-12,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,0,Declares two named individuals to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3263,96,s,3263,All Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Act of 1980,Armed Forces and National Security,1980-12-12,1980-12-12,Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,0,"All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Act of 1980 - Establishes a program of educational assistance for men and women who enter active duty in the armed forces after June 30, 1981.  Defines an eligible veteran for such program as one who: (1) serves on active duty for three or more consecutive years;  or (2) serves an obligated period of active duty for three or more consecutive years which began after June 30, 1981. Entitles an eligible veteran to basic educational assistance if such veteran is pursuing a program of education on a full- time basis.  Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to reduce rates of assistance appropriately if such veteran is pursuing a program of education on less than a full-time basis. Entitles an eligible veteran to supplemental educational assistance if such veteran:  (1) has served six or more consecutive years in the armed forces;  or (2) has served four or more consecutive years and has been accepted for service in a component of the Ready Reserve.  Excludes the periods of service for basic educational assistance from being counted for entitlement to supplemental assistance. Allows such veterans to receive both types of assistance concurrently. Allows such veterans who have served 12 or more consecutive years of active duty to transfer all or any part of their entitlement to their dependents in accordance with provisions of this Act.  Prohibits any person divorced from an eligible veteran from receiving any educational assistance based on such veteran's service. Declares the use of an eligible veteran's educational assistance expires ten years after such veteran's last discharge or release from active duty.  Sets forth exceptions to such ten-year period based on certain circumstances. Excludes certain service for the purpose of earning entitlement, including:  (1) assignment to a course of education substantially the same as that offered civilians; (2) service as a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies;  (3) certain enlistment in the Army or Air National Guard;  or (4) service in any of the Reserve components. Extends the period of entitlement when necessary for any person to complete a term of education. Provides that payments for basic educational assistance shall be made from appropriations made to the Veterans Administration and payments for supplemental assistance shall be made from appropriations made to the Department of Defense. Requires the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to each report biennially on the operation of programs provided under this Act, including recommendations for administrative or legislative changes. Makes technical amendments to provisions of the United States Code to conform with this Act. Amends the Veterans' Education and Employment Assistance Act of 1976 to preclude enrollment in the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance program after December 31, 1981.",2025-09-02T13:57:07Z,
96-s-3264,96,s,3264,A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction for home-care services provided by a taxpayer to members of the family.,Taxation,1980-12-12,1980-12-12,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]",IA,R,J000101,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for home health care expenditures for: (1) medical care for elderly family members, or services enabling such individuals to live in the taxpayer's principal residence rather than an institution; and (2) the construction, reconstruction, or renovation of such residence to remove barriers which would prevent such individuals from living in such residence.",2021-06-14T20:10:29Z,
96-s-3261,96,s,3261,A bill to amend section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 in order to include Hawaii in the same category as other States for the purposes of such section.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1980-12-10,1980-12-24,Public Law 96-590.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,0,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to include Hawaii as a part of the continental United States for the purposes of provisions concerning the consolidation and merger of telegraph carriers. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to determine and prescribe what charge, classification, regulation, or practice relating to intercarrier arrangement of any carrier serving Hawaii will be just and nondiscriminatory.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
96-s-3259,96,s,3259,A bill to establish a uniform law on the subject of bankruptcies.,Finance and Financial Sector,1980-12-09,1980-12-09,Measure passed Senate.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,1,"Title I:  Amendments to Title 11 of the United States Code - Makes technical amendments to the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978. Amends the definition of a ""security"" under title 11, which includes only securities registered under the Securities Act of l933, to include any security which should be so registered. Specifies the time periods for assessing tax liabilities or filing a petition of bankruptcy after a stay has been imposed. Increases the compensation payable to trustees. States that a bankruptcy petition shall operate as a stay of the filing of a tax lien or of the presentation of a negotiable instrument. Requires notification by the trustee if so required by the Clayton Act. Establishes the burden of proof in having to use, sell, or lease property. Permits any sublessee to succeed to the right of any lessee who elects to treat the lease as terminated. Allows a claim for tax liability arising from payment from the estate of claims for wages, salaries, or commissions. Sets forth limitations on the reconsideration of claims. Permits the court to offset a claim for tax liability with any counterclaim. Limits the amount of claims for wages, contributions to employee benefit plans, deposits, or taxes which is entitled to priority. Requires the debtor to file a schedule of equity interests along with assets and liabilities. Removes the debtor's exemption of property interests held in joint tenancy.  Permits the debtor to avoid a transfer or recovery of a setoff of property and to exempt such property if such transfer is voidable or recoverable by the trustee, whether or not the trustee attempts to do so, subject to specified limitations. Removes the permissible discharge from debt of alimony or support which has been assigned to another entity. Prohibits a creditor from obtaining a setoff which was transferred for such a purpose. Permits the debtor to redeem property pursuant to an agreement based on a dischargeable debt. Requires the trustee to transfer commodity contracts that are being actively traded, if feasible. Prohibits paying a customer net equity claim based on a proprietary account unless all other such claims have been paid in full. Permits holders of claims secured by property to elect that such claims are secured claims, whether or not the holders of such claims had recourse against the debtor. Gives the governmental unit concerned the burden of proof that the principal purpose of a plan is the avoidance of taxes. States that confirmation of a plan means automatic relief from a stay of claims to the extent such plan will not pay such claim. Requires the trustee to dispose of monies received in a case involving the debts of an individual with regular income.  Authorizes the trustee to call a meeting of creditors in such cases. Requires the trustee to file periodic reports on the operations of businesses which the trustee is authorized to operate and to transmit any statement of investigation to any entity designated by the court. Title II:  Amendments to Title 28 of the United States Code - Makes technical amendments to the provisions relating to the administration of bankruptcy courts. Sets forth provisions applicable to the selection of bankruptcy judges, chief judges, appellate panels, unlimited tenure for bankruptcy judges, the appointment and duties of U.S. trustees, such court's contempt powers, and the registration of discharge and confirmation orders. Revises provisions concerning the compensation of U.S. magistrates, the appointment of court reporters, and filing fees.  Makes the provisions concerning district court filing fees applicable to the District of Columbia. Title III:  Amendments to the Act of November 6, 1978 - Designates such Act as the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978. Makes technical amendments relating to the transition period in implementing such bankruptcy legislation. Title IV:  Amendments to Other Acts - Makes conforming changes in the Commodity Exchange Act, the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930, the Securities Investor Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, and the Social Security Act. Title V:  Related Provisions of Law - Stipulates that nothing prohibits:  (1) a stockbroker or securities clearing agency from exercising a contractual right to liquidate a securities contract; or (2) a commodity broker or forward contract merchant from liquidating a commodity contract or forward contract. Amends the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act of 1964 to raise the ceiling on claims by civilian and military employees for damages to personal property. Title VI: -  Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980 - Requires appropriate State authorities to enforce according to its terms any child custody determination of another State which has jurisdiction, if specified conditions are met. Requires, before a child custody determination is made, that notice and opportunity to be heard be given to the contestants, any parent whose rights have not been terminated, and any person who has physical custody of the child. Permits a State court, with jurisdiction, to modify a custody determination of another State court which no longer has or has declined to exercise jurisdiction. Encourages State courts to:  (1) give priority to custody determination proceedings; and (2) award appropriate expenses or fees to the person entitled to custody. Amends title IV of the Social Security Act (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into agreements with States able and willing to do so under which the Parent Locator Service shall be used to provide information to authorized persons about any absent parent of a child for the purpose of a custody determination or with regard to parental kidnapping. Limits such information to the most recent address and place of employment of any absent parent or child. Expresses the intent of Congress that the current provision of the Federal criminal code prohibiting flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony apply to cases involving parental kidnapping and interstate or intentional flight to avoid prosecution under State felony statutes. Requires the Attorney General to report to Congress on the steps taken to comply with this intent. Title VII:  Effective Dates - Makes specified amendments in this Act effective April 1, 1984, and all others effective on enactment. Title VIII:  State Justice Institute - Establishes the State Justice Institute as a private nonprofit corporation to further the development of improved judicial administration in State courts in the United States. Directs the Institute to:  (1) direct a national assistance program to assure persons ready access to a fair and effective system of justice; (2) foster coordination and cooperation with the Federal judiciary; (3) make recommendations concerning the proper allocation of responsibility between the State and Federal court systems; (4) promote recognition of the importance of the separation of powers doctrine to an independent judiciary; and (5) encourage education for State court judges and support personnel. Authorizes the Institute to award grants and enter into cooperative agreements or contracts to:  (1) conduct research, demonstrations, or special projects relating to the purposes of this Act; (2) serve as a clearinghouse for information regarding State judicial systems; (3) participate in joint projects with other agencies, including the Federal Judicial Center; (4) evaluate the impact of programs carried out under this Act upon the quality of criminal, civil, and juvenile justice; (5) encourage judicial education; (6) serve in a consulting capacity to State and local justice systems; and (7) be responsible for the certification of national programs to improve State judicial systems. Requires the Institute to incorporate in any grant or contract awarded to a State or local judicial system the requirement that such recipient provide a 25 percent match.  Permits waiver of such requirement in exceptionally rare circumstances. Prohibits the Institute from interfering with the independent nature of any State judicial system. Makes this title effective October 1, 1981.",2021-06-14T20:10:27Z,
96-s-3260,96,s,3260,Government Related Securities Act of 1980,Finance and Financial Sector,1980-12-09,1980-12-09,"Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.",Senate,"Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,W000502,0,"Government-Related Securities Act of 1980 - Title I:  Short Title and Relationship to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Establishes a means for regulating transactions in mortgage-backed securities which are guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association and mortgage-backed securities which are issued or guaranteed by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Establishes a Government-Related Securities Oversight Council (Council) and states the authority of the Council.  Sets forth registration requirements for transactions effected by any government-related securities broker or dealer. Directs the Council to  establish a Federal Mortgage-Backed Securities Rulemaking Board (FMSRB).  Requires the FMSRB to propose and adopt rules to effect the purposes of this Act with respect to transactions in government-related securities.  Specifies the minimum coverage of such rules, including operation of the FMSRB and establishment and enforcement of standards by which government-related securities brokers and dealers operate. Prohibits the FMSRB from requiring any issuer or guarantor of government- related securities to furnish documents or information regarding such issuer or guarantor which are not generally available from other sources. Directs the appropriate regulatory agency, registered securities association, or national securities exchange to report on any examination of government-related securities brokers or dealers conducted pursuant to this Act and to furnish the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Council, upon request, with a copy thereof and any related data. Requires all Government entities and those in which the United States has an interest and which are issuers or guarantors of government-related securities to facilitate the establishment of a comprehensive system for clearance and settlement of such securities.  Sets forth procedures and requirements for registration of a government-related securities clearing agency. Prohibits a registered clearing agency from engaging in any activity in contravention of rules and regulations prescribed by the Council or by the appropriate regulatory agency.  Requires the appropriate regulatory agency for a clearing agency to notify the Council of proceedings commenced against or examinations conducted of a clearing agency. States recordkeeping and reporting requirements of government-related securities brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies, including the filing of balance sheets and income statements by brokers and dealers. Requires, with specified exceptions, the approval of the Council for any proposed rule or proposed change in rules of the FMSRB or any government-related securities clearing agency to take effect. Authorizes the Council to modify the rules of such organization as it deems necessary.  States the authority of the Council to make rules and regulations, including emergency authority of the Council.  Directs the Council to report annually to the Congress, including the provision of a summary of its FMSRB oversight activities and an analysis of such organization's expenses, operations, and administration of the Freedom of Information Act. Provides for judicial review of final orders of the Council. Title II:  Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise definitions to conform with this Act and to include, with respect to government-related securities, provisions for: (1) registration of exchanges, dealers, securities associations, and clearing agencies; (2) extension and maintenance of credit; (3) sanctions, investigations, and enforcement proceedings; (4) prohibited practices; (5) records and reports; and (6) authority of self-regulatory organizations. Title III:   Amends the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970 to include as members of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation all persons registered as brokers or dealers under this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:12Z,
96-s-3258,96,s,3258,Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980,Transportation and Public Works,1980-12-08,1980-12-08,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]",SC,D,H000725,0,"Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to the Charleston Harbor and Channels, South Carolina. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers.  States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within 60 days of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities, determined to be economically justified and engineeringly feasible, and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce.  Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for such improvements.  Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement.  Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statements for such projects and improvements shall not be subject to judicial review except that: (1) claims alleging the invalidity of this Act may be brought within 60 days following the enactment; (2) claims alleging the inadequacy of a final environmental impact statement transmitted to Congress pursuant to provisions of this Act may be brought within 60 days following the date of a finding and determination by Congress; and (3) claims alleging that an action to carry out projects and improvements authorized by this Act will deny rights under the Constitution, or that such action is beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, may be brought within 60 days following the date of such action. Gives exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts for the district where the improvement is located.  Gives docket priority to such proceedings in such courts.",2025-09-02T13:57:07Z,
96-s-3247,96,s,3247,Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980,Transportation and Public Works,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]",VA,R,W000154,4,"Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama, and (3) Deep-draft access to the Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within a 60 calendar day period of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities, determined to be economically justified and engineeringly feasible, and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for such improvements. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement.  Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statements for such projects and improvements authorized by this Act, findings and determinations by Congress, and actions to carry out such projects and improvements shall not be suject to judicial review except that: (1) claims alleging the invalidity of this Act may be brought within 60 days following its enactment; (2) claims alleging the inadequacy of a final environmental impact statement transmitted to Congress pursuant to provisions of this Act may be brought with 60 days following the date of a finding and determination by Congress; and (3) claims alleging that an action to carry out projects and improvements authorized by this Act will deny rights under the Constitution, or that such action is beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, may be brought within 60 days following the date of such action.",2025-09-02T13:57:07Z,
96-s-3248,96,s,3248,A bill to require certain actions to be filed in district court.,Law,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]",MI,D,L000261,0,"Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to require the Commission to file any action seeking divestiture of any person, partnership, or corporation in the appropriate district court of the United States.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3249,96,s,3249,A bill to establish a twenty-four hour polling period nationwide.,Government Operations and Politics,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.,Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,0,"Amends Federal law to establish a uniform 24-hour polling period for presidential, Vice Presidential, and Congressional elections.",2025-01-14T17:21:40Z,
96-s-3250,96,s,3250,Constitutional and Institutional Reform Act of 1980,Government Operations and Politics,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]",RI,D,P000193,0,"Constitutional and Institutional Reform Act of 1980 - Establishes the Commission on Constitutional and Governmental Reform to study and report to Congress and the President on means of improving the effective formulation, adoption, and execution of policy by the Government. Directs the Commission to submit to Congress interim reports as appropriate and a final report within ten days after the Ninety-eighth Congress is convened.  Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of the final report.",2025-09-02T13:57:09Z,
96-s-3251,96,s,3251,Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Act of 1980,Taxation,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of a United States citizen 80 percent of wages, salaries, professional fees, or other qualified compensation earned for services actually rendered while a bona fide resident of a foreign country or countries for an uninterrupted period including an entire taxable year, or, during any period of 12 consecutive months, while present in such country or countries at least 330 full days. Makes special rules for taxpayers who are:  (1) engaged in a trade or business in which both personal services and capital are material income-producing factors; or (2) forced to leave a foreign country because of war or civil unrest precluding the normal conduct of business. Repeals the existing deduction for certain expenses of living abroad.",2025-09-02T13:57:06Z,
96-s-3252,96,s,3252,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide that, for purposes of the Federal estate tax, amounts contributed to certain cemetery companies may be deducted from the gross estate.",Taxation,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow as a deduction from the gross estate for purposes of determining the taxable estate the amount of all bequests, legacies, devises, or transfers to a nonprofit:  (1) cemetery company operated exclusively for the benefit of its members;  or (2) corporation chartered solely for burial purposes as a cemetery corporation and not permitted to engage in any business not incidental to such purpose.",2021-06-14T20:10:25Z,
96-s-3253,96,s,3253,A bill to amend section 280 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exclude from the application of such section expenses incurred by an author of a book or similar property in the writing of such book or property.,Taxation,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt an author's research and writing expenses from the requirement that the production expenses of a film, sound recording, book, or similar property be charged to capital account. Allows the period for filing a refund claim under this Act to run until one year following the date of enactment.",2021-06-14T20:10:26Z,
96-s-3254,96,s,3254,Commuter Taxpayer Assistance Act of 1980,Taxation,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"Commuter Taxpayer Assistance Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from an employee's gross income the value of a public transit pass distributed, under a written plan of the employer which does not discriminate in favor of employees who are officers, shareholders, or highly compensated employees, by such employer to such employee and used by such employee for commuting between his residence and place of employment.  Requires the taxpayer to demonstrate that at least 80 percent of his commutes are with use of such passes provided by his employer. Declares such passes to be nontransferable. Allows a credit against the income tax of an employer of an amount equal to five percent of the cost of such passes.  Requires substantiation of such costs with a receipt from the local transit authority.  Requires the pass plan to be nondiscriminatory and in writing.",2025-09-02T13:57:06Z,
96-s-3255,96,s,3255,A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to clarify when the costs of maintaining an office at home may be deducted.,Taxation,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to tax deductions for business use of a dwelling unit, to allow such deductions so long as the portion of the dwelling unit devoted to business is:  (1) exclusively used on a regular basis as a place of business; and (2) the principal place of one of the taxpayer's trades or businesses, even if not the principal place of his or her principal trade or business.",2021-06-14T20:10:26Z,
96-s-3256,96,s,3256,Food Safety and Quality Amendments of 1980,Agriculture and Food,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,"Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.",Senate,"Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA]",GA,D,T000035,0,"Food Safety and Quality Amendments of 1980 - Title I:  Withdrawal of Inspection - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to permit the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw inspection service under such Acts for violations connected with transactions in drugs and for the repeated failure of an applicant or recipient to comply with sanitation or other requirements of such Acts. Title II:  Civil Penalties - Increases criminal penalties for violations of such Acts.  Establishes civil penalties for violations for which there is no criminal penalty.  Sets forth hearing and review procedures under such Acts. Title III:  Residue Prevention - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the Secretary to quarantine any cattle, sheep, swine, goat, horse, mule, or other equine or any carcass, part thereof, meat or meat food product, poultry or poultry product which the Secretary has reason to believe may contain any unlawful residue. Authorizes such detention until the order is revoked or the articles containing such residue are destroyed.  Sets forth hearing procedures for those adversely affected by the Secretary's determination. Authorizes the Secretary to require poultry slaughterers to identify the ownership of such poultry. Title IV:  Bribery - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to establish criminal penalties for bribing officials performing duties prescribed under such Acts. Title V:  General Provisions - Provides for the separability of the provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:12Z,
96-s-3257,96,s,3257,A bill for the relief of Joon Ho Lim.,Private Legislation,1980-12-05,1980-12-05,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]",MD,R,M000241,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3239,96,s,3239,Industrial Development Bank Act of 1980,Finance and Financial Sector,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,"Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.",Senate,"Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL]",IL,D,S000890,0,"Industrial Development Bank Act of 1980 - Title I:  Findings and Purposes - Sets forth the findings of the Congress and the purposes of this Act. Title II:  Corporate Status, General Powers, and Tax Status - Establishes the United States Industrial Development Bank (Bank) as an independent agency of the United States. Exempts the Bank from taxation by the United States or any territory or by any State or local taxing authority, except taxation of real property owned in fee by the Bank. Title III:  Financial Assistance - Authorizes the Bank to assist any entity in the financing of:  (1) the ownership, construction, conversion, or expansion of productive facilities which:  (a) would otherwise receive financing insufficient to make them commercially feasible; (b) employ or stimulate the use of innovative technologies or processes; or (c) provide needed investment in public works; and (2) the acquisition or development of physical plant or resources.  Enumerates factors to be considered by the Bank, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, in selecting recipients of financial assistance, including the economic benefits to be derived. Directs the Bank to make adequate provision for the sharing of profits of a successful project. Stipulates that conditions of financial assistance shall be no more favorable than those available in the  private market, unless more favorable conditions are essential to the project's undertaking or completion or are necessary to meet foreign competition.  Limits the aggregate amount of financial assistance provided by the Bank that may be outstanding at any one time.  Requires the Bank to consider alternative means of financing. Authorizes the Bank to guarantee any lender against loss of principal and interest on securities, obligations, or loans, and entitles the Bank to recover amounts paid pursuant to a guarantee from any person liable therefor. Requires the Bank to submit to the Congress, with respect to a package of financial assistance amounting to $100,000,000 or more, a statement detailing the transaction.  Directs the Bank to charge reasonable fees for the provision of financial assistance under this Act.  Requires every applicant, as a condition of applying for financial assistance, to consent to such examinations and reporting activities as the Bank deems necessary. Title IV:  Capitalization and Finance - Prescribes the amount of capital stock subject to call by the Board of Directors of the Bank.  Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Treasury for the purpose of payment of such amount.  Makes it the duty of the Bank to declare and pay dividends on outstanding capital stock.  Authorizes the Bank, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury, to issue obligations in an amount not more than the sum of ten times its subscribed capital stock. Excludes the receipts and disbursements of the Secretary of the Treasury, with respect to the capital stock of the Bank, from the totals of the United States Government Budget.  Authorizes the supply of necessary forms of obligations issued under this Act. Specifies uses of moneys of the Bank not otherwise employed.  Sets forth audit and reporting requirements. Title V: Unlawful Acts, Penalties, and Suits Against the Corporation - Imposes criminal penalties for:  (1) making false statements for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance or anything of value; (2) forgery; (3) misappropriation of funds and unauthorized activities; and (4) use of the name of the Bank in a misleading or deceptive way. Allows actions by the Bank:  (1) for the recovery of damages incurred as a result of violation of this Act; or (2) to enforce compliance with this Act or any agreement related thereto. States jurisdictional requirements for civil actions against the Bank and limitations of the Bank's liability.",2025-09-02T13:57:08Z,
96-s-3240,96,s,3240,"A bill to prohibit the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers.",Water Resources Development,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA]",GA,D,N000171,1,"Prohibits the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
96-s-3241,96,s,3241,A bill for the relief of Emanuel F. Lenkersdorf.,Private Legislation,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]",IA,R,J000101,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3242,96,s,3242,Older Americans Amendments of 1980,Social Welfare,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]",IA,R,J000101,0,Older Americans Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require each State plan to provide for either congregate setting or home delivered meals based upon a determination of need.,2025-09-02T13:57:09Z,
96-s-3243,96,s,3243,"A bill to amend the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to assure that double payments for home energy assistance are not made on behalf of tenants in housing projects assisted by Federal, State, or local governments, and for other purposes.",Energy,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]",IA,R,J000101,0,"Amends the Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980 to require that a State home energy assistance plan include procedures to prevent the payment of such assistance for tenants in housing projects who already receive such assistance under any other Federal, State, or local law.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
96-s-3244,96,s,3244,Older Americans Amendments of 1980,Social Welfare,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]",IA,R,J000101,0,Older Americans Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to direct the Commissioner of the Administration on Aging to give special consideration through the grants to States program to projects for the installation of security devices or structural modifications to prevent unlawful entry into residences of elderly individuals. Permits the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to employers to pay part of the cost of developing and implementing model projects utilizing the talent of older individuals in the area of home repairs.,2025-09-02T13:57:10Z,
96-s-3245,96,s,3245,A bill to modify federal restrictions with regard to discrimination in clinical investigations involving prisoners as subjects.,"Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues",1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,0,"Nullifies the regulations entitled ""Protection of Human Subjects:  Prisoners Used as Subjects of Research"", promulgated by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (21 Code of Federal Regulations part 50).",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
96-s-3246,96,s,3246,Debt Collection Practices Improvements Act of 1980,Finance and Financial Sector,1980-12-04,1980-12-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]",TN,D,S000068,0,Debt Collection Practices Improvements Act of 1980 - Allows the head of a Government agency to deduct installments from an employee's pay to recover an amount which the agency head has reasonable cause to believe has been overpaid to the employee because of agency error.  Exempts such an action from certain time limitation provisions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to authorize a Federal officer or employee to disclose a taxpayer's address to a consumer reporting agency or a debt collector in connection with a proceeding to collect a Federal claim against such taxpayer.  Allows such agency or collector to redisclose the address if necessary with regard to such proceeding.,2025-09-02T13:57:09Z,
96-s-3237,96,s,3237,A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for inflation adjustments.,Taxation,1980-12-03,1980-12-03,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]",MN,R,D000566,0,"Title I:  Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require an annual cost-of-living adjustment, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), to the individual income tax rates, the personal exemption amount, and the withholding tables. Title II:  Requires annual inflation adjustments (based on gross national product deflator adjustments) to corporate income tax rates. Title III:  Requires inflation adjustments (based on the CPI) to specified capital assets for purposes of determining gain or loss. Title IV:  Eliminates the declining balance and sum-of-the-years digits methods of computing allowable depreciation expenses.  Limits deductions for such depreciation to amounts determined by a replacement cost straight line method, as formulated by this Act, or by any other consistent method which does not yield an amount which exceeds the total amount allowed under the property's useful life.  Revises the formula for the adjusted basis for determining property gain. Title V:  Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that the Committee on the Budget shall report a fiscal year 1982 Federal budget which: (1) is balanced in accordance with the adopted Congressional Budget; and (2) reserves any surplus for tax reductions, particularly such reductions as may be necessary to reduce Federal outlays for fiscal year 1982 to 21 percent of the gross national product.",2021-06-14T20:10:21Z,
96-s-3238,96,s,3238,A bill to encourage film corporations to donate certain historical film to educational organizations by increasing the limit on the charitable contribution deduction of such corporations.,Taxation,1980-12-03,1980-12-03,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]",SC,R,T000254,0,Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the charitable contribution deduction of a film corporation which donates to a charitable organization historical motion picture film and library materials directly related to such film to 30 percent of such corporation's taxable income.,2021-06-14T20:10:22Z,
96-s-3234,96,s,3234,John F. Kennedy Center Amendments of 1980,"Arts, Culture, Religion",1980-12-02,1980-12-13,"Measure passed Senate, amended.",Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended)  John F. Kennedy Center Amendments of 1980 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to increase to $21,900,000 the face value of revenue bonds issued to the Secretary of the Treasury by the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to finance necessary parking facilities for the center.   Directs the Board to sue the proceeds of such revenue bonds to pay the debt of the Center to Airport Parking Company of America, Washington, Incorporated, the operator of the parking facilities of the Center.   Directs the Board, for each calendar year beginning after October 1, 1980, to apply the Center's net revenues from the parking facilities, of the Center, but in any case not less than $500,000 per annum, toward retiring such bonds issued to the Secretary of the Treasury.   States that no interest shall accrue on such bonds for any period after the date of enactment of this Act.   Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to forgive the Board from payment of any and all interest (including deferred interest) otherwise due or accrued on such bonds as of the date of enactment of this Act.   Makes any increase in the borrowing authority provided by this Act, effective only to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.",2025-09-02T13:57:07Z,
96-s-3235,96,s,3235,A bill to clarify certain effective date provisions of the Customs Courts Act of 1980.,Law,1980-12-02,1980-12-17,Public Law 96-542.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,0,Amends the Customs Courts Act of 1980 to clarify effective date provisions.,2022-12-07T18:58:28Z,
96-s-3236,96,s,3236,"A bill to provide that royalties received by the United States from the production of oil, gas, coal, and minerals on Federal lands shall be used to reduce the public debt.",Economics and Public Finance,1980-12-02,1980-12-02,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK]",OK,R,B000351,0,"Requires the deposit of royalties received by the United States under oil, gas, coal, and mineral leases in a special fund in the Treasury of the United States. Limits the availability and use of such moneys to the retirement of obligations of the United States issued under the Second Liberty Bond Act. Reduces the limitations on the face amount of obligations issued under the Second Liberty Bond Act by the amount deposited daily in the account established by this Act. Specifies when such reductions shall take effect.",2021-06-14T20:10:21Z,
96-s-3231,96,s,3231,"A bill to authorize the conveyance of certain lands to the county of Mineral, Nevada.",Public Lands and Natural Resources,1980-12-01,1980-12-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,0,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to convey to Mineral County, Nevada, certain lands comprising the ammunition plant of the United States Army in Babbitt, Nevada.",2025-01-14T17:07:58Z,
96-s-3232,96,s,3232,"A bill to grant consent of the Congress to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, and to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and others to cooperate with the planning agency thereby created.",Government Operations and Politics,1980-12-01,1980-12-01,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,1,"Interstate Compact - Grants Congressional consent to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact between California and Nevada, which concerns the conservation of the waters of Lake Tahoe and of the resources of the area around such lake. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture and the heads of other appropriated agencies, upon the request of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, to cooperate with such agency in all respects compatible with carrying out the normal duties of their agencies. Conditions consent to the compact by the United States on permitting the President to appoint a non-voting representative of the United States to the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. Declares that nothing contained in this Act or in the compact consented to shall in any way affect the powers, rights, or obligations of the United States, or the applicability of any law or regulation of the United States in, over, or to the region or waters which are the subject of the compact, or in any way affect rights owned or held by or for Indians or Indian tribes subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Reserves the right of the Congress or any of its standing committees to require the disclosure and furnishing of such information and data by or concerning the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as is deemed appropriate by the Congress or such committee.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3233,96,s,3233,A bill to amend the Energy Security Act by adding a domestic procurement requirement.,Government Operations and Politics,1980-12-01,1980-12-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]",PA,R,H000456,0,"Amends the Energy Security Act to prohibit the use of Federal funds in excess of $500,000 unless the goods to be used by contractors hired with such funds are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States.  Waives such restriction if the contracting authority determines that: (1) such restriction is not consistent with the public interest; (2) adequate domestic goods are not available; or (3) such restriction will increase project costs more than 20 percent.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-s-3226,96,s,3226,"A bill for the relief of Wesley United Methodist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas.",Private Legislation,1980-11-25,1980-11-25,Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business.,Senate,"Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX]",TX,R,T000322,0,Directs that a Small Business Administration loan made to a named church shall be at an interest rate of five percent.,2025-01-14T17:16:56Z,
96-s-3227,96,s,3227,A bill for the relief of Benjamin Bane.,Private Legislation,1980-11-25,1980-12-12,Measure passed Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,1,Directs that a named individual shall be held and considered not to have lost his status as a United States citizen.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3228,96,s,3228,A bill to provide for the reinstatement and validation of United States oil and gas lease numbered M-15450 (ND).,Private Legislation,1980-11-25,1980-11-25,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]",ND,D,B001077,0,Reinstates and validates a specified United States oil and gas lease.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-s-3229,96,s,3229,"A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the appropriation of special earthquake relief assistance for Italy for fiscal year 1980, and for other purposes.",Emergency Management,1980-11-25,1980-11-25,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,2,"Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish disaster relief and reconstruction assistance for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Italy. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1981, to remain available until expended, for the purposes of this Act.  States that such assistance shall be provided in accordance with specified congressional policies and authorities.  Allows the charging of such appropriations to obligations previously incurred for the provision of relief and reconstruction assistance to the people of Italy.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
96-s-3230,96,s,3230,Italy Disaster Assistance Act of 1980,Emergency Management,1980-11-25,1980-11-25,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]",NM,R,D000407,20,"Italy Disaster Assistance Act of 1980 - Authorizes the President to provide reconstruction assistance for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Italy.  States that such assistance may be provided in accordance with specified congressional policies and authorities. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981, to remain available until expended, to carry out the purposes of this Act.  Allows obligations previously incurred for the provision of reconstruction assistance to the people of Italy to be charged to such appropriations. Directs the President to report quarterly to specified Senate Committees and to the Speaker of the House on the programing and obligations of funds under this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:09Z,
96-s-3225,96,s,3225,A bill for the relief of Roy P. Benavidez.,Private Legislation,1980-11-21,1980-12-05,Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX]",TX,R,T000322,1,Waives the time limitation for the awarding of the Medal of Honor to a named veteran.,2025-01-14T17:07:58Z,
96-s-3216,96,s,3216,National Laser Institute Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1980-11-20,1980-11-20,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]",AL,D,H000445,0,National Laser Institute Act - Establishes a National Laser Institute to study laser research and technology applications for future civilian and national security uses and to make recommendations to Congress regarding implementation of its findings and the coordination of the efforts of the Federal Government with respect to laser technology. Sets forth the composition and terms of membership of the Institute.  States that members of the Institute shall have access to such classified or nonclassified information as is necessary to carry out their responsibilities under this Act. Directs the Institute to prepare and submit to the President and specified committees of Congress an annual report regarding its activities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of this Act. Terminates the provisions of this Act five years after the date of enactment.,2025-09-02T13:57:08Z,
96-s-3217,96,s,3217,A bill for the relief of Afsaneh Naimollah.,Private Legislation,1980-11-20,1980-11-20,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]",MN,R,B000647,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3218,96,s,3218,A bill for the relief of Faith Wong.,Private Legislation,1980-11-20,1980-11-20,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]",MN,R,B000647,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3219,96,s,3219,A bill for the relief of Young Chul Lee.,Private Legislation,1980-11-20,1980-11-20,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]",MN,R,B000647,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3220,96,s,3220,A bill for the relief of Sally Zussman.,Private Legislation,1980-11-20,1980-11-20,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]",MN,R,B000647,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3221,96,s,3221,Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act,Public Lands and Natural Resources,1980-11-20,1980-11-20,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]",TN,D,S000068,0,"Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness Act - Designates specified lands in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee, as wilderness. Excludes a ten-acre enclave including the Mount Le Conte Lodge from the wilderness area and designates such area as potential wilderness under the provisions of the Wilderness Act. Excludes trail shelters in use within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the date of the enactment of this Act from review by the Secretary of the Interior as to the suitability or nonsuitability of such areas for preservation as wilderness. Requires such shelters to be maintained for a period of at least 15 years from the date of enactment of this Act, unless the Director of the National Park Service determines that continued maintenance of the shelters is not required for the health, safety, and well-being of lawful users. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Tennessee Valley Authority to negotiate the transfer of certain legal rights and easements retained by the Authority over lands within the park, where such legal rights and easements are:  (1) inconsistent with the provisions of the Wilderness Act; or (2) not necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Fontana Lake Dam. States that a certain tract of land formerly owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority shall be designated and administered as wilderness effective on the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire all lands or interests in lands within the boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park within four years of the enactment of this Act. Permits the Secretary, within the boundaries of the wilderness designated by this Act, to acquire lands and interests therein by purchase, condemnation, donation, transfer from any Federal or State agency, or exchange. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect adversely, or to authorize any Federal agency to take any action which would adversely affect, any rights or privileges, pursuant to a specified agreement of the Secretary of the Interior, the State of North Carolina, and the county of Swain, North Carolina, in property within the wilderness designated by this Act.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior to seek arrangements agreeable to the State of North Carolina and the county of Swain, North Carolina, which would eliminate the need for any encroachment, pursuant to such agreement, upon the wilderness designated by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to endeavor to find an agreeable compromise which will:  (1) satisfy the intent of the agreement relating to the county of Swain, North Carolina; and (2) preserve the community values and the way of life of the county of Swain, North Carolina. Declares that the wilderness designated by this Act, including the tract of land formerly owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority, shall be known as the Great Smoky Mountains Wilderness.",2025-09-02T13:57:13Z,
96-s-3222,96,s,3222,Cayuga Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980,Native Americans,1980-11-20,1980-11-20,Referred to Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"Cayuga Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, if he finds that the United States has acquired the interest in the lands comprising Sampson State Park, in Seneca County, New York, to publish such a finding thereby effectuating the transfer of land or natural resources located anywhere within the State from, by, or on behalf of the Cayuga tribe or any of its members.  Requires the Secretary to comply with specified provisions of this Act, before effectuating such transfer. Extinguishes the aboriginal title and any Indian claims to such lands. Retains for the tribe any hunting and fishing rights previously reserved or granted. Establishes within the Treasury the Cayuga Indian Claims Settlement Fund to be held in trust for the benefit of the tribe.  Directs the Secretary to make the income of such fund freely available to the tribe in semiannual payments. Permits the Secretary to use a specified portion of such fund to acquire land for the tribe. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire options to purchase lands on behalf of the tribe.  Directs the Secretary to make payments to units of local government in which lands are acquired by such fund.  Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (formerly the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare), effective October 1, 1980, to reimburse the State for its share of the sewer district project to be constructed over Sampson State Park, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.  Provides that the tribe shall have the right to be serviced by such facility under agreement with the local authorities. Withdraws from the National Forest System specified federally-owned lands within Seneca County, New York, known as the Hector Land Use Area.  Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer title to such lands to the Secretary to be held in trust for the benefit of the tribe, subject to valid existing rights. Defines valid existing rights for the purposes of this Act and declares that the establishment of hiking trails shall not be considered such a right. Directs the Secretary to acquire from the State by eminent domain, subject to valid existing rights, the parcel of land known as Sampson State Park to be held by the United States in trust for the tribe in consideration for the tribe's relinquishment of its land claims.  Requires that a portion of such Park continue to be operated as a public recreation area from October 1, 1983, and thereafter, so long as the tribe can operate such facilities without incurring a financial loss. Retains for the State all necessary easements. Directs the Secretary to prepare a roll of the members of the Cayuga Indian Nation of New York. Sets forth the procedures and requirements for being placed on such roll.  Grants the Cayuga Indian Nation court jurisdiction over criminal offenses committed on the Cayuga Reservation. Authorizes the appropriation of $8,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act, to remain available until expended. Makes all federally-owned lands within the State of New York administered as part of the National Forest System:  (1) subject to all laws applicable to national forest lands acquired under the Weeks Act and specified sections of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act; and (2) entitled to payments to local governments based upon the amount of public lands within the boundaries of such localities.  Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to forgive any outstanding debt obligations of the Hector Cooperative Grazing Association, Incorporated, of Trumansburg, New York, as specified. Vests exclusive jurisdiction over any action to contest the constitutionality of this Act in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, and requires such action to be filed within 180 days of enactment.",2025-09-02T13:57:11Z,
96-s-3223,96,s,3223,"A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1980, Public Law 96-374 (technical amendment).",Education,1980-11-20,1980-11-20,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,3,"Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 by making a technical amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-374). Revises the formula by which certain limitations are placed upon the amount of basic grants to students (""Pell Grants"").",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
96-s-3224,96,s,3224,Family Farm Preservation Act,Taxation,1980-11-20,1980-11-20,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]",MT,D,B000243,0,"Family Farm Preservation Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the inclusion in the unrelated business taxable income of an employee benefit plan of any gain from the sale or exchange of, and rents from, open land used for pasturage of livestock and farmland.  Requires that deductions directly connected with such gain or rents be taken into account.",2025-09-02T13:57:06Z,
96-s-3213,96,s,3213,A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the 30 percent withholding tax on interest received by foreigners on certain portfolio investments.,Taxation,1980-11-19,1980-11-19,Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from income taxation interest income received by a nonresident alien individual or foreign corporation on investments in a U.S. corporation or partnership, if such alien does not own, either directly or constructively, ten percent or more of the voting power of the corporation or ten percent or more of the capital or profits interest of the partnership.  Sets forth criteria for determining the attribution of interests in such corporations or partnerships to a nonresident alien from other corporations, partnerships, or trusts. Provides for the denial of such tax exemption if the Secretary of the Treasury determines that the exchange of information between the United States and a foreign country is inadequate to enable the Secretary to identify the recipients of exempt interest income and that the exchange of such information is necessary to prevent evasion of taxes.",2025-01-14T17:07:58Z,
96-s-3214,96,s,3214,A bill for the relief of Maria Lourdes Bicasan.,Private Legislation,1980-11-19,1980-11-19,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,0,Declares a named individual to be the natural-born alien daughter of a citizen of the United States for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3215,96,s,3215,A bill for the relief of Juan Esteban Ramirez.,Private Legislation,1980-11-19,1980-11-19,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]",ND,D,B001077,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3204,96,s,3204,A bill to establish provisions governing the day and times for the election of electors of the President and the Vice President.,Government Operations and Politics,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,1,Amends Federal law to provide for a 12-hour voting period and a uniform closing of polling places (nine post meridiem eastern standard time) in Presidential and Vice- Presidential elections.  Permits certain States (Alaska and Hawaii) to open their polls for several hours during the day preceding election day. Prohibits the release of ballot counts in such elections until all polling places are closed.,2025-01-14T17:21:40Z,
96-s-3205,96,s,3205,A bill to establish provisions governing the day and times for the election of electors of the President and Vice President.,Government Operations and Politics,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,1,Amends Federal law to provide for a 12-hour voting period and a uniform closing of polling places (nine post meridien eastern standard time) in Presidential and Vice- Presidential electionss.  Permits certain States (Alaska and Hawaii) to open their polls for several hours during the day preceding election day. Prohibits the release of ballot counts in such elections until all polling places are closed.,2025-01-14T17:21:40Z,
96-s-3206,96,s,3206,"A bill to establish temporary provisions governing the day and times for the elections of Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and electors of the President and Vice President.",Government Operations and Politics,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,1,"Establishes the Sunday after the first Monday in November in 1982, 1984, 1986, and 1988 as the day for election of Representatives and Delegates to the Congress. Requires electors of the President and Vice President for 1984 and 1988 to be appointed on the Sunday after the first Monday in November.  Specifies the hours during which polling places shall be opened for such presidential elections. Requires the Federal Election Commission to report to Congress and the President on the amendments made by this Act.",2025-01-14T17:21:40Z,
96-s-3207,96,s,3207,A bill to restrict the release of results from presidential elections until all polls are closed.,Government Operations and Politics,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,1,Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the release of ballot counts in Presidential elections until all polling places are closed. Subjects a violator to a fine or imprisonment.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3208,96,s,3208,Food and Population Centers Act,International Affairs,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,"Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.",Senate,"Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK]",OK,R,B000351,0,"Food and Population Centers Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary), in cooperation with the Secretary of State, to contract with land-grant institutions for evaluations of food needs and agricultural development in countries requesting such evaluations.  States the goals of such evaluations. Directs the Secretary to make grants to land-grant institutions to cover costs of the evaluation and development of plans to establish agriculture and food centers in any country and proportionate costs of associated food and population programs.  Sets forth the functions of such centers.  States the requirements of such plans, including analyses of resource needs.  Prescribes the procedure for applying for such planning grants.  Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to land-grant institutions to establish and operate food and population centers.  Requires host countries of such centers to agree to match the U.S. contribution, in either resources or services, for any necessary costs.  Sets a minimum level of ten percent for contribution by the host country. Empowers the Secretary to close any center upon a determination that the agreement has been seriously breached or when conditions no longer require a center.  Requires the Secretary, where an agreement has been entered into, to make grants to the land-grant institution involved. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress regarding the centers established under this Act.  Terminates funding ten years after the date of enactment unless further authorized.",2025-09-02T13:57:07Z,
96-s-3209,96,s,3209,Criminal Justice Construction Reform Act,Crime and Law Enforcement,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]",KS,R,D000401,0,"Criminal Justice Construction Reform Act - Title I:  Findings and Definitions - Sets forth definitions and findings.  Defines ""criminal justice facilities"" to include court, law enforcement, juvenile, correctional, and other facilities used for any criminal justice purpose. Title II:  Grants for the Construction and Modernization of Criminal Justice Facilities - Authorizes the Administrator of the Criminal Justice Facilities Administration (established under title III) to make grants to States for the construction and modernization of criminal justice facilities during fiscal years 1983 through 1988. Allots a portion of sums appropriated among States on the basis of population and the volume and expenditure of criminal justice activities. Sets aside another portion of such sums appropriated for demonstration grants to test the applicability of advanced practices to the design, construction, and modernization of facilities. Requires any State desiring to receive such funding to submit a State plan for a seven-year period, which contains specified provisions and assurances, including a comprehensive statewide program. Directs the Administrator to operate an information clearinghouse on the construction and modernization of criminal justice facilities. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to pay State and local governments an interest subsidy for criminal facility construction bonds which reduce the cost of such bonds to not more than five percent interest. Title III:  Administration Provisions - Establishes the Criminal Justice Facilities Administration within the Department of Justice, headed by an Administrator appointed by the President. Charges the Administrator with carrying out this Act and submitting to the President for transmittal to Congress a report at least once per year. Sets at 75 percent the Federal share of the cost of a State plan approved under this Act. Authorizes appropriations in the amounts of $500,000,000 for fiscal year 1982 and $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1983 through 1988.",2025-09-02T13:57:13Z,
96-s-3210,96,s,3210,Fair Deal Amendments of 1980,Taxation,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,Fair Deal Amendment of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a crude oil producer to reduce his windfall profit tax liability by 25 percent of qualified State excess profits taxes actually paid by such producer.  Limits such reduction to State taxes:  (1) imposed (at a rate of no more than five percent) with respect to the gross receipts of oil companies only from sales within the State; or (2) imposed (at a rate of no more than ten percent) on a fraction of the producer's windfall profits represented by the ratio of such producer's total in-State sales of petroleum products to such producer's entire United States sales of such products; and (3) which are prohibited from being passed on to petroleum product purchasers.  Requires that proceeds from any such State excess profits tax be dedicated to specified energy- related purposes. Disallows any income tax deduction for State excess profits taxes used as a basis for such reduction from the crude oil windfall profit tax.,2025-09-02T13:57:06Z,
96-s-3211,96,s,3211,Community Home Health Services Act of 1980,Social Welfare,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]",UT,R,H000338,0,"Community Home Health Services Act of 1980 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to remove the 100 visit limitation presently applicable to home health care services under such title. Eliminates prior hospitalization as a condition of eligibility for home health care services under part A (Hospital Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled) of such title. Eliminates the $60 deductible for home health services. Includes occupational therapy as a home health service. Requires a home health aide to complete an approved training program successfully. Expands the definition of home health service to include any professional health service or item provided in an individual's home by a hospital or by hospital staff as an alternative to institutional care, if such services are not otherwise qualified for Medicare payment, excluding any item not included as an inpatient hospital service. Revises the definition of a home health agency to: (1) require an agency to meet such requirements as the Secretary of Health and Human Services finds necessary for the effective and efficient operation of Medicare; and (2) remove the restriction barring a profitmaking agency unless licensed pursuant to State law. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Act to provide coverage for home health services.",2025-09-02T13:57:06Z,
96-s-3212,96,s,3212,"A bill to designate the ""Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building"".",Government Operations and Politics,1980-11-18,1980-12-24,Public Law 96-588.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,2,"(Measure passed House, amended)  Designates the building known as the Federal Building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as the Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building.   Designates the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, as the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center. Directs the Committee on Rules and Administration to place appropriate markers or inscriptions at suitable locations within the clincal center in order to commemorate and designate such building.   Designates the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station in Durham, New Hampshire, as the Louis C. Wyman Forest Experiment Station, effective January 3, 1981.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
96-s-3203,96,s,3203,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the deduction of certain expenses in connection with the business use of homes and the rental of residences to family members, and for other purposes.",Taxation,1980-11-17,1980-11-17,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO]",CO,R,A000219,5,Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the business expense deduction to any trade or business conducted in the home of the taxpayer. Eliminates the restrictions on the deductibility of expenses relating to the rental of a residence to a family member. Permits a taxpayer to make repairs on rental properties on a full-time basis without being treated as using such properties for personal purposes.,2021-06-14T20:10:11Z,
96-s-3199,96,s,3199,A bill to direct the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to review the application of Herman Miller for the Congressional Medal of Honor.,Armed Forces and National Security,1980-11-14,1980-11-14,Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,2,"Directs the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to review the application of Herman Miller for consideration of being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Requires the Board to apply the standards for such award as were in effect on April 16, 1900.",2025-01-14T17:07:58Z,
96-s-3200,96,s,3200,A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the requirement that the State implementation plans provide for the periodic inspection and testing of motor vehicles.,Environmental Protection,1980-11-14,1980-11-14,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,0,Amends the Clean Air Act to repeal the requirement that State implementation plans for meeting the national primary ambient air quality standard provide for periodic inspection and testing of motor vehicles.,2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
96-s-3201,96,s,3201,A bill to amend section 504 of the Trade Act of 1974 to establish certain limitations with respect to the Generalized System of Preferences.,Foreign Trade and International Finance,1980-11-14,1980-11-14,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]",PA,R,H000456,1,Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to exclude from treatment as a beneficiary developing country (for purposes of tariff preferences with respect to articles within specified Major Groups) any country that has exported to the United States during a calendar year a quantity of such articles having an appraised value in excess of a specified proportional amount. Makes ineligible for tariff preferences any merchandise subject to countervailing or antidumping duties.,2021-06-14T20:10:11Z,
96-s-3202,96,s,3202,A bill for the relief of Somusa Ratanarak.,Private Legislation,1980-11-14,1980-11-14,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]",HI,D,M000250,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3196,96,s,3196,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to permit the delegation of certain powers and duties to private persons.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1980-11-13,1980-11-13,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]",AK,R,S000888,0,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit the Federal Communications Commission to delegate to any qualified private person the examination, inspection, and testing necessary to the issuance of radio operators certificates as well as the actual issuance of such certificates.  Permits the Commission to establish the maximum fees which such persons may charge for their services.  States that the Commission may review any action taken by such person exercising delegated authority.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
96-s-3197,96,s,3197,Alien Education Assistance Act,Immigration,1980-11-13,1980-11-13,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX]",TX,R,T000322,0,"Alien Education Assistance Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provisions - Defines the terms used in this Act, including the term ""alien children"" which is defined to mean undocumented aliens who receive educational services from State or local educational agencies. Authorizes appropriations in necessary amounts up to $200,000,000 per fiscal year for fiscal years 1981 through 1983 for State educational programs and administrative costs under this Act.  Provides that such entitlements shall be ratably reduced if sufficient funds are available.  Authorizes up to one percent of such funds for Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to withhold funds from State educational agencies that fail to meet the requirements of this Act.  Sets forth the procedures to be followed in such a situation. Permits the use of classroom facilities obtained by a local educational agency with assistance under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in any fiscal year for educational services for alien children if the number of alien children enrolled in the elementary or secondary public schools under the jurisdiction of such agency, during that fiscal year, is equal to at least 200 or at least two percent of the total number of students enrolled in the public elementary or secondary schools during such fiscal year, whichever is less. Exempts each local educational agency within a State in which there is a State law which requires a bilingual education program from specified proposed rules (or final rules based on them) which prohibit recipients of Federal financial assistance from denying equality of access to any student because of that student's limited proficiency in English. Title II:  General Assistance for Local Educational Agencies - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal years 1981 through 1983 for assistance to local educational agencies in providing basic education for alien children. Sets the amount of the grant to which a State educational agency is entitled, per alien child enrolled in schools under the jurisdiction of each local agency within such State, at $1,500, or the average per pupil expenditure in such State, whichever is less. Sets forth grant application requirements and procedures.",2025-09-02T13:57:13Z,
96-s-3198,96,s,3198,A bill to prohibit proposed regulatory increases in imputed interest rates for tax purposes on loans between related entities and on deferred payments in the case of certain sales of property.,Finance and Financial Sector,1980-11-13,1980-11-13,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]",MT,D,M000635,1,"Prohibits the issuance of any final Internal Revenue Service regulations which have the effect of increasing the rate of imputed interest with respect to:  (1) loans between related organizations, trades, or businesses; or (2) deferred payments in the case of certain sales of property.",2021-06-14T20:10:10Z,
96-s-3191,96,s,3191,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the broadcast of the results or projections of the results of an election to choose the electors of the President and Vice President of the United States until all the polling places in the United States are closed.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1980-11-12,1980-11-12,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]",ID,R,M000346,0,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any station licensee from broadcasting the results or projections of results of an election to choose the electors of the President and Vice President of the United States prior to the official closing of all polling places.,2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
96-s-3192,96,s,3192,Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center Endowment Act,Education,1980-11-12,1980-11-12,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK]",OK,D,B000639,0,"Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center Endowment Act - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make matching grants to assist in the development of the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, located at the University of Oklahoma. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1982 through 1986 to carry out this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:10Z,
96-s-3193,96,s,3193,A bill to designate the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.,Government Operations and Politics,1980-11-12,1980-12-04,Public Law 96-498.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,4,"Designates the Federal Building in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, New York, as the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. Makes this Act effective on January 3, 1981.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
96-s-3194,96,s,3194,"A bill for the relief of Manuel P. Franco, M.D.",Private Legislation,1980-11-12,1980-11-12,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3195,96,s,3195,"A bill for the relief of Jose Y. Auditor, M.D.",Private Legislation,1980-11-12,1980-11-12,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3187,96,s,3187,"A bill to prevent the estate tax law from operating to encourage or to require the destruction of open lands by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that real property which is farmland, woodland, or open land and forms part of an estate may be valued, for estate tax purposes, at its value as farmland, woodland, or open land (rather than at its fair market value), and to provide for the revocation of such lower valuation and recapture of unpaid tax with interest in appropriate circumstances.",Taxation,1980-10-01,1980-10-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]",MD,R,M000241,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the executor of an estate to elect to determine the value of certain farmland, woodland, or open space in the estate according to its current use value, rather than its fair market value.  Requires such land to have been devoted to farming, woodland, or open space for the 60 months preceding the decedent's death.  Provides for recapture of tax that would have been assessed and paid at fair market value if all or any part of such property is: (1) converted to an unqualified use; (2) rezoned for an unqualified use at the land owner's request; or (3) sold. Requires filing of a tax return within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter in which such a sale takes pace.",2021-06-14T20:10:06Z,
96-s-3188,96,s,3188,Tender Offer Improvements and Investor Protection Act of 1980,Finance and Financial Sector,1980-10-01,1980-10-01,"Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.",Senate,"Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,W000502,1,"Tender Offer Improvements and Investor Protection Act of 1980 - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the requirements for the disclosure of beneficial interests to make such requirements applicable to issuers of a class, held by more than 300 persons, of securities registered pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933. Sets forth a schedule for beneficial owners to make a public announcement of an acquisition, file a statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, temporarily suspend additional acquisitions, and disclose any material changes in filed information.  Continues the effectiveness of statements filed prior to the effective date of this Act.  Authorizes the Commission to take necessary steps towards centralized reporting of such information, minimizing the compliance burden, and making available such information promptly. Requires persons making a statutory offer to acquire a class of securities which would make such person the beneficial owner of more than ten percent of such class, to comply with specified requirements concerning filing, acceptance of offers, consideration, expiration date of the offer, security deposits, and purchases (currently persons using the mails to make an offer for a class of securities, which would make such person the beneficial owner of more than five percent of such class, are required to file specified information). Requires the issuer to file specified information concerning acceptance, rejection, or no position on such statutory offer.  Prohibits lenders of consideration to persons making such statutory offers from disclosing any material, nonpublic information concerning the issuer to such persons. Revises the prohibition against misrepresentations of material facts with regard to offers to require use of the mails, interstate commerce, or a national securities exchange facility. Sets forth regulations which may be authorized by the Commission to implement provisions applicable to such offers. Makes it unlawful to engage in fraudulent or manipulative practices in connection with participation in or rendering advice about statutory offers. Sets forth provisions regarding the liability of persons violating these amendments. Makes these amendments plenary and exclusive with regard to State law, with specified exceptions, regulating tender offers or acquisitions of beneficial ownership.",2025-09-02T13:57:08Z,
96-s-3189,96,s,3189,"A bill for the relief of Peter Pipim and Hannah Emilie Frimpon Pipim, husband and wife.",Private Legislation,1980-10-01,1980-10-01,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA]",CA,R,H000384,0,Declares two named individuals to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3190,96,s,3190,"A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that, with respect to the Windfall Profit Tax, the holder of a net profits interest shall be treated as the producer of the same proportion of the production from the property as is represented by his net profits interest.",Taxation,1980-10-01,1980-10-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the crude oil windfall profit tax, to treat a holder of a net profit interest as a producer liable for payment of such tax on the portion of gross production allocated to him in proportion to his respective share, if any, of the net profits (computed without regard to such tax).",2021-06-14T20:10:07Z,
96-s-3167,96,s,3167,A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to impose a manufactures excise tax on the sale of light gauge steel drums.,Taxation,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,1,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose on the sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of each light gauge steel drum a tax equal to 20 percent of the price for which so sold.",2021-06-14T20:10:00Z,
96-s-3168,96,s,3168,A bill for the relief of James E. Swanson.,Private Legislation,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]",AL,D,H000445,0,Classifies a named individual as a child for the purposes of determining a disability annuity payable under specified social security minimum guarantee provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3169,96,s,3169,Earth Data and Information Service Act of 1980,"Science, Technology, Communications",1980-09-30,1980-09-30,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL]",IL,D,S000890,9,"Earth Data and Information Service Act of 1980 - Establishes the Earth Data and Information Service within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to collect, interpret, compile, and distribute data obtained by remote sensing satellites and other sources on the Earth's resources and environment.  Directs the Service to: (1) provide rapid processing of, and ready access to, such data at a reasonable cost to both foreign and domestic users; (2) promote competition among suppliers of equipment and services to the Service; and (3) make available to all users remote sensing data and basic information products and services. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) plan, initiate, construct, acquire, own, manage, and operate an Earth Data and Information System to provide a reliable source of useful data and basic information products to users; (2) include in such system remote satellites, ground facilities and other necessary equipment; (3) establish communication networks to transmit such data and products to users on a timely basis.  Requires the Secretary to consult with the Federal Communications Commission in establishing such networks. Stipulates that the communication services needed for such networks, insofar as practicable, shall be procured from the private sector. Permits the Secretary to: (1) recommend continued research and development by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on remote sensing components and systems for both space and ground operations of the System; (2) arrange for the participation of specified personnel in operating and planning the System; and (3) widely disseminate the data and basic information products to the users. Permits the Secretary, under the President's supervision, to participate in a program of international activities related to the functions of the Service. Directs the Secretary to establish a schedule of user charges for products and services provided under this Act. Sets forth penalties for unlawful reproduction for sale or distribution of any data or basic information products produced by the Service. Specifies procedures by which the President may transfer to the Service related functions of any other Federal department or agency. Requires the Secretary to present to the President, who shall transmit to Congress in January of each year, a report containing a description of the activities and accomplishments of the Service during the preceding year. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:12Z,
96-s-3170,96,s,3170,Water Resources Development Act of 1980,Water Resources Development,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,1,"Water Resources Development Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provision - Limits the appropriations for any project authorized by this Act to the sum listed in this Act plus such amounts as are due to increases in construction costs.  Authorizes additional increases if approved by the appropriate Congressional committees. Title II: National Water Resources Policy and Development Demonstration Act-  National Water Resources Policy and Development Demonstration Act of 1980 - Authorizes the States to request the Water Resources Council for detailed studies of specific water resources needs.  Sets forth the procedures for determining which such feasibility studies shall be carried out.  Sets forth the method of implementation of water resource projects after the completion of a feasibility study. Requires States to publish annually a priority list of water resources projects to determine the order of funding such projects.  Establishes the method allocating appropriations among the States for implementation of such projects.  Requires the Council to report to Congress on: (1) the implementation of projects and reports under this title as compared with projects and reports under this title as compared with projects implemented under other authorities; (2) the estimated needs and costs regarding national and State water resources priorities and the best ways to achieve maximum efficient use of water supplies for existing Federal projects; and (3) the cost-sharing mechanisms for water resources projects. Title III: Water Resources Studies - Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to submit to Congress feasibility reports on the following projects: (1) erosion control of the Kuskokwim River, Alaska; (2) flood control of Saint Francis Lake, Arkansas; (3) river regulation of the Halifax River, Florida; (4) bank stabilization of the Illinois River, Florida; (5) flood control at Caty Marsh Ditch, Indiana; (6) flood control, on major tributaries draining into the Mississippi River, Mississippi; (7) flood control for the Kinnickinnic River, Wisconsin; and (8) abatement of streambank erosion along the Tensaw River, Alabama. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to investigate the feasibility of: (1) rehabilitating the Trilby Wash Detention Basin (McMicken Dam), Arizona; and (2) constructing the project for Missouri River improvements in South Dakota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Montana. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to report to Congress on: (1) alleviation of siltation problems on the Mississippi River, Illinois; (2) on flood protection  the Clinton River, Michigan; and (3) on water resource development in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Title IV: Flood Control - Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the following flood control projects: (1) Redbank and Fancher Creeks, California, (2) Little Wood River, Idaho; (3) Des Moines River Basin, Iowa and Minnesota; (4) Halstead, Kansas; (5) Root River Basin, Minnesota; (6) Wears Creek, Missouri; (7) Rahway River Basin and Robinson's Branch New Jersey; (8) Albuquerque, New Mexico; (9) Cazenovia Creek, New York; (10) Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins, New York, and Byram River, Connecticut; (11) Hocking River at Logan and Nelsonville, Ohio; (12) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; (13) Lock Haven, Pennsylvania; (14) Saw Mill Run, Pennsylvania; (15) Johns Creek Tributary, Tennessee; (26) Boggy Creek, Texas; (17) Lake Wichita, Texas; (18) White Oak Bayou, Texas; (19) Chehalis River, Washington;(20) Cabin Creek, West Virgimia; and (21) Agana River, Guam. Modifies the following projects to authorize the Secretary: (1) Chena River, Alaska, to monitor the project and report any changing conditions and their effects on the area's economy; and (2) Eight Mile Creek, Arkansas, to carry out the flood control improvements.  Authorizes the Secretary to implement a flood warning system for the Whitewater River, California.  Modifies the flood control project for Heise-Roberts, Idaho, to make the Secretary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project. Modifies the following flood control projects to authorize the Secretary: (1) Clinton, Iowa, to provide recreational development at the project site; (2) Davenport, Iowa, to preserve Nahant Marsh; (3) Mississippi River and Tributaries project to construct a flood control project near Bushley Bayou, Louisiana; and (4) lower Mississippi River project to insure the safety of the Old River Control Complex, Louisiana. Authorizes a flood control project on the South Fork Zumbro River, Minnesota.  Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Soil Conservation Service, to construct the watershed plan for the South Zumbro Watershed, Minnesota. Modifies the following flood control projects to authorize the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers: (1) Saint Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway, Missouri, to construct such project; (2) Sandridge Dam, New York, to construct channel improvements along Ellicott Creek; (3) Burlington Dam, North Dakota, to provide for: (a) the construction of a flood water diversion tunnel from the Des Lacs River Basin to Burlington Reservoir, (b) the acquisition of wetlands for fish and wildlife mitigation, (c) the modification of Lake Darling Dam and the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge, (d) the compensatory payment to Canada for project-induced flood damages, (e) the acquisition of flowage easements downstream from such project, (f) the construction of flood protection works at Velva, North Dakota, and (g) additional protection to specified areas; and (4) Galveston Bay, Texas, to provide payments and benefits to certain property owners. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to implement flood control and flood damage reduction measures to protect against flooding on portions of the Big Sandy River in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia, and the Cumberland River in Kentucky.  Modifies the flood control and levee project for Jackson Hole Snake River, Wyoming, to make the Secretary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project. Amends the Flood Control Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to provide technical assistance, at Federal expense, to States for clearing and straightening channels in navigable streams. Title V: Navigation - Authorizes the Secretary through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the following navigation improvements projects: (1) Kodiak Harbor, Alaska; (2) Oakland Outer Harbor, California; (3) San Francisco Harbor, California; (4) Tampa Harbor, Florida; (5) Savannah Harbor, Georgia; (6) Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi; (7) Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina with certain modifications; (8) Chetco River, Oregon; (9) Memphis Harbor, Tennessee; (10) Brazos Island Harbor, Texas; (11) Tacoma Harbor, Washington. Modifies the navigation project for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Virginia and North Carolina, with respect to specified bridges. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to report on the feasibility of enlarging the navigation project for Brunswick Harbor, and to reimburse local interests for funds to construct specified portions of such project, if subsequently authorized by Congress. Modifies:  (1) the Barbers Point Harbor, Hawaii, navigation project to require non-Federal cash contributions to Federal construction costs; and (2) the Honolulu, Hawaii, harbor improvement project to delete the requirement for an initial cash contribution from local interests. Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1970 to require non-Federal interests to contribute a specified portion of the costs to maintain a clear channel on the North Branch of the Chicago River, Illinois. Grants the consent of the Congress for the construction of retaining dikes at Hart and Miller Islands in the Chesapeake Bay and at disposal areas in Baltimore Harbor for the disposition of dredged material from Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Maryland and Virginia. Modifies the following projects in New Jersey to authorize the Secretary to carry out the dredging required in connection with navigational improvements independently of all other aspects: (1) Great Egg Harbor Inlet and Peck Beach; (2) Carson Inlet and Ludlum Beach; (3) Townsend Inlet and Seven Mile Beach; (4) Hereford Inlet; and (5) Barnegat Inlet. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the feasibility of enlarging and deepening the navigation project for Ambrose and Anchorage Channels, New York, and to reimburse local interests, if Congress subsequently authorizes such project. Modifies the following navigation projects: (1) Mamaroneck Harbor, New York, to specify the Federal share of dredge material disposal costs; (2) Moriches and Shinnecock Inlets, New York, to stablilize Moriches Inlet, to make the Secretary responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project, and to require contributions from local interests; and (3) Hudson River, New York, to authorize the removal of shoals between the mouth of Roeliff Jansen Kill and the present navigation channel. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to report on the feasibility of enlarging the navigation projects for Brazos Island Harbor, Corpus Christi Ship Channel, and Galveston Harbor, Texas, and to reimburse local interests, if Congress subsequently authorizes such project.  Modifies the Houston Ship Channel, Texas, navigation project to authorize necessary dredging operations. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to construct the plan of improvements at Grays Harbor, Washington, in accordance with specified conditions. Authorizes the project for extension of the navigation season of the Great Lakes. Provides for the closing of locks.  Directs an interagency task force to study the environmental and ecological effects of such an extension.  Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on island transportation need and mitigation of shore line damages. Repeals the prohibition against tolls on Government canals.  Authorizes the Secretary to reconstruct or replace navigation projects if specified conditions are met. Extends for one year the deadlines for the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission to publish a preliminary plan for the management of the Upper Mississippi River System. Title VI: Erosion Control - Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the following erosion control projects: (1) Panama City Beaches, Florida, and hurricane flood protection; (2) Jekyll Island, Georgia; and (3) Coney Island, New York. Directs the Secretary to: (1) correct erosion problems along the Coosa River, Alabama, to protect Fort Toulouse National Historic Landmark and Taskigi Indian Mound; (2) construct beach erosion protection facilities for Cox Park, Kentucky; and (3) construct specified erosion control structures on an emergency basis to protect Tangier Island, Virginia, and Smith Island, Maryland and Virginia. Authorizes bank protection activities in Starr County, Texas, as part of the Rio Grande Bank Protection Project in accordance with specified conditions. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to include the Saint Lawrence River, New York, in the plan for erosion control along Lake Ontario.  Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the extent of shoreline damage in the United States caused by the regulation of Lake Superior by the International Joint Commission -United States and Canada. Amends the Erosion Control and Demonstration Act of 1974 to: (1) require completion of shoreline demonstration by September 30, 1982; (2) lengthen the time allotted the Shoreline Erosion Advisory Panel to meet and organize; (3) extend the deadline for the Secretary's final progress report on shoreline erosion control programs; and (4) extend and increase the authorization of appropriations.  Amends the Streambank Erosion Control Evaluation and Demonstration Act of 1974 to: (1) increase authorized appropriations for streambank programs; (2) extend the deadline for completion of the final report on streambank programs; and (3)authorize the Secretary to provide technical assistance to retard streambank erosion to specified persons or agencies.  Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the work undertaken under the amended streambank erosion control programs. Title VII: Water Supply - National Water Supply Policy Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to recommend to the Congress the construction of feasible single and multiple purpose water supply projects, including projects to desalinate water. Directs the Secretary to explain to the appropriate Congressional committees any determination that water supply studies or design work should be done by Federal employees rather than private contractors. Modifies the South Platte River Basin, Colorado, flood control project to authorize the reassignment of a portion of the storage space in the Chatfield Lake project for joint flood control and conservation purposes.  Directs the Secretary to prepare a feasibility study on water facilities in Buffalo, New York.  Authorizes the Secretary, upon completion of such study, to construct pumping facilities and treatment and filtration facilities in Buffalo. Directs the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to begin to undertake construction of a specified New York City Water Tunnel .  Authorizes the Secretary to prepare a feasibility report on the water supply for the New York metropolitan area, including reassessments of the water deficit for such area, the possibilities for environmental quality plan alternatives to the Hudson River Diversion Project, and an interim report on such water tunnel. Includes the supply of water as a purpose of the Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma, flood control project. Authorizes the Secretary to make agreements with interested cities and rural water districts for the storage of water from a hydroelectric power pool. Amends the Flood Control Acts of 1962 and 1938 to direct the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers to provide treatment facilities and a regional conveyance system of water from Kaw Lake and Tenkiller Ferry Lake, Oklahoma, for the use of non Federal entities.  Directs the Secretary to relocate the water supply intake facility on the Missouri River, South Dakota. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with the city of Weatherford and the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement for the use of water supply storage in Benbrook Reservoir, Texas.  Amends the Flood Control Act of 1946 to provide that the conservation storage capacity of Belton Reservoir, Texas, be available for water supply as well as irrigation purposes.  Directs the Secretary to determine the need for water storage in single and multiple purpose projects in northeastern Texas. Title VIII: Dam Safety - Dam Safety of 1980 - Amends the Act providing for a national dam inspection program to repeal the provision limiting the coverage of such Act to dams of a specified size.  Exempts dams located in States with an approved dam safety program from the Secretary's national inspection program. Sets forth the authority of the Secretary when inspecting dams.  Exempts contractors from liability beyond the amount of any contract entered into pursuant to the Act.  Directs the Secretary to provide assistance to States maintaining approved dams safety programs. Provides for insurance guarantees to enable dam owners to obtain liability insurance at reasonable rates. Establishes a Federal Dam Safety Review Board. Title IX: Power Production - Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out the following power production projects: (1) the construction of a second powerhouse at McNary Lock and Dam, Oregon amd Washington; (2) the Lucky Peak Lake, Idaho, to include an increase in the diameters of the additional dam outlet; and (3) the construction of a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility at the Fort Randall Dam, South Dakota.  Declares that the authorization for the project on the Neches and Angelina Rivers, Texas, is not construed as a reservation of power development. Requires any Federal agency which grants permits needed to utilize hydroelectric power at small facilities to simplify procedures. Directs the Secretary to survey the potential, and provide technical assistance, for utilizing and rehabilitating former industrial sites for hydroelectric power production.  Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to extend the authorization of appropriations to carry out feasibility studies of specific hydroelectric power installations through fiscal year 1982. Title X: Wildlife Mitigation - Authorizes the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, to modify any water resources development project for mitigation of damages to fish and wildlife.  Requires recommendations to mitigate fish and wildlife losses to be included in any proposed project.  Modifies the following: (1) the Richard B. Russell Dam, Georgia and South Carolina, to authorize the acquisition of land for partial mitigation of wildlife and fish losses and the conveyance of such land to such States for wildlife management and fisheries uses; and (2) the Obion Creek, Kentucky, flood control project to authorize the acquisition of land for fish and wildlife management, recreation, and environmental purposes.  Authorizes the Secretary to carry out the Trimble Wildlife Area, Missouri, replacement plan. Title XI: Deauthorizations - Terminates the authorization for any project for which the Secretary is responsible and for which construction has not begun within ten years of authorization.  Rescinds surveys authorized by resolution for which no funds were spent within four fiscal years.  Provides for the deauthorization of inactive or deferred studies by committee resolution. Terminates the following: (1) the Helm Reservoir, Illinois project; (2) the Illinois Waterway, Illinois and Indiana, navigational project; (3) Lincoln Dam and Reservoir, Illinois and Indiana, flood control project; (4) the Big Blue Dam, Indiana, flood control project; (5) the Lafayette and Big Pine, Indiana, dam and reservoir projects; (6) the Trexler Dam and Lake, Pennsylvania, flood control project; (7) a portion of the project for the Nansemond River, Virginina; (8) further construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal, Florida; (9) Meramec Park Lake, Missouri, project; and (10) Kickapoo River, Wisconsin, flood control project. Extends the boundaries of the Ocala National Forest, Florida, to include land owned by the United States as part of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal project.  Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire lands owned by the State of Florida within the extended boundaries of the Forest.  Requires the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers to report to Congress concerning the manner of disposition and future utilization of the Meramec Park Lake project's lands and structures.  Sets forth the procedure for disposing of the Kickapoo River, Wisconsin, project lands. Title XII: Amendments to Existing Law - Abolishes the California Debris Commission effective August 13, 1981. Transfers to the Secretary, through the Chief of Engineers, all authorities powers, functions, and duties of such Commission.  Increases the total cost of the authorized shoreline protection projects for which the Secretary may reimburse local interests for the work done by them. Amends the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to require each flood prevention or water or land conservation project to contain benefits directly related to agriculture that account for at least 20 percent of the total benefits of the project. Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1958 to increase the authorized appropriations for control of aquatic weeds. Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1960 to raise the ceiling on allotments for any construction of small river and harbor improvement project. Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to permit an agreement between the Secretary and a State for construction of a water resources project to reflect that the agreement does not obligate future legislative appropriations, if inconsistent with the State's constitution. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to raise the ceiling on the allotment of flood control appropriations for repairs to emergency streambank and shoreline protection. Increases the allotment for such repairs at any single locality.  Permits a portion of the lands conveyed to the Mountrail County Park Commission, North Dakota, to be leased for cabin sites.  Requires the Commission to reimburse the Federal Government for such lands.  Increases the authorized appropriations for the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Tennessee and Kentucky. Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to extend the authorization of appropriations through fiscal year 1983 for: (1) the design memorandum stage of water resources development projects; and (2) law enforcement services at water projects under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.  Terminates the certification procedure for local improvements of flood control projects on December 31, 1987. Extends the authorization of appropriations for drift and debris removal in publicly maintained commercial boat harbors through fiscal year 1984.  Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for anyone to kill a uniformed civilian employee of the Corps of Engineers. Title XIII: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to amend the contract with Illinois for use of water storage space in Rend Lake to relieve the State from payments for future use of storage. Directs the Secretary to: (1) construct a public recreation area on the Ohio River, Indiana; and (2) protect and restore the river diversion structures and associated canals of the community ditch and acequia associations in New Mexico.  Prohibits the Secretary from: (1) taking any legal or administrative action in connection with the Conchas Lake Project, New Mexico, seeking to remove specified improvements; (2) determining a specified cabin site at such Lake to be in excess of project needs prior to 1996, without the Governor's approval; and (3) requiring the removal of existing privately owned improvements prior to 1996 without the Governor's approval. Modifies the project for Los Esteros Lake, New Mexico, to authorize expenditures for the recovery of cultural resource data. Declares the Erie Basin, New York, and portions of the Trent River, North Carolina to be nonnavigable waters.  Exempts portions of the Great Miami River, Ohio, from specified limitations regarding navigable waters.  Declares the Port of Houston Authority Bridge over Greens Bayou, Texas, to be a lawful bridge. Directs the Secretary to carry out the project for removal of debris from the Martin Pena Canal, Puerto Rico. Directs the Chief of Engineers to submit an annual report to the Secretary on the Washington Aqueduct, District of Columbia, within nine months after the end of a fiscal year. Permits the Secretary to financially assist bridge owners in the construction or alteration of a bridge protection system.  Sets forth the conditions to such assistance. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on: (1) codification of laws relating to water resource development; and (2) on the use, costs, and effectiveness of the work of engineering contractors.  Authorizes the Secretary to maintain historic properties which are located on water resource development projects and have been entered into the National Register of Historic Places. Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1948 to make funds available for the support of the Permanent International Commission of the Congresses of Navigation.  Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to report to the appropriate Congressional committees on requiring full public access to water impoundments with recreation-related potential. Directs the Secretary of the Army, prior to beginning work on any water resources project, which would increase anticipated land values for one land owner by ten percent, to enter an agreement providing that such owner will contribute a portion of the project's costs. Directs the Secretary to: (1) describe, when reporting on a project which includes recreation benefits, the benefits of other recreational facilities within the same general area; (2) undertake a program of river ice control; (3) establish a Tennessee- Tombigbee Human Resources Center to monitor and assist minority employment on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway project, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. Establishes an Advisory Board on Water Resources Complaints to evaluate and to make recommendation on complaints of the adverse impact of any water resources projects. Title XIV: Name Changes - Changes the name of: (1) Clark Hill Dam and Lake, Georgia and South Carolina, to Clarks Hill Dam and Lake; (2) Ririe Lake, Idaho, to Oscar Johnson Lake; (3) Clarence Cannon Dam and Reservoir, Missouri, to Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam; (4) Los Esteros Dam and Reservoir, New Mexico, to Santa Rosa Dam and Lake; and (5) Clayton Lake, Oklahoma, to Sardis Lake.",2025-09-02T13:57:07Z,
96-s-3171,96,s,3171,"A bill to establish a commission to encourage, plan, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the bicentennial of the Constitution.",Government Operations and Politics,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]",RI,D,P000193,4,"Establishes the Commission for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, representing the three branches of the Federal Government and the public, to plan and develop activities to commemorate the historic events that preceded and are associated with the Constitution.  Requires Federal departments and agencies to cooperate with the Commission in planning appropriate commemorative activities. Directs the Commission to submit annual reports to the President and the Congress by May 1 of each year through calendar year 1990 on its progress. Requires the Commission to submit a final report to the President by May 1, 1991, including its recommendations and the plans of Federal, State, and local governments, and private groups for such commemoration. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1991. Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions of this Act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and such additional amounts as may be necessary for subsequent fiscal years.",2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
96-s-3172,96,s,3172,Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Amendments of 1980,Families,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,0,Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to extend the authorizations of appropriations for child abuse prevention and treatment and adoption reform programs through fiscal year 1986. Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide protection from adverse job actions for persons reporting instances of child abuse and neglect occurring in public or private residential institutions.,2025-09-02T13:57:10Z,
96-s-3173,96,s,3173,A bill for the relief of Sen Poon (Peter Chang).,Private Legislation,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE]",NE,D,E000284,0,Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
96-s-3174,96,s,3174,American Innovation and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 1980,Taxation,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA]",LA,D,L000428,1,"American Innovation and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide: (1) for individuals, a deduction from gross income of 80 percent of qualified small corporation net capital gain; and (2) for corporations, an alternative capital gain tax rate of 14 percent of qualified small corporation net capital gain. Defines ""qualified small corporation net capital gain"" as net capital gain from the sale or exchange of qualified securities of a qualified small corporation: (1) whose gross income for the taxable year does not exceed $30,000,000; (2) whose net worth for such year does not exceed $15,000,000; (3) which employs not more than 1,000 persons below the officer level; (4) at least 15 percent of the total value of shares of all classes of whose stock is owned by such employees; and (5) such stock-owning employees constitute at least 25 percent of the total employees of the corporation.",2025-09-02T13:57:06Z,
96-s-3175,96,s,3175,Cultural Heritage Preservation and Access Act of 1980,Taxation,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"Cultural Heritage Preservation and Access Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for a percentage of the fair market value of a literary, musical, or artistic composition created by the personal efforts of the taxpayer and contributed to a charitable organization or to a governmental unit. Establishes tables for determining the appropriate percentage of fair market value for any particular individual.  Disallows a deduction for a contribution of property which was produced while the taxpayer was a Government officer or employee if such property arose out of the performance of the taxpayer's duties. Requires, as a condition of eligibility for a fair market value deduction, a statement by the donee of such property that the property has artistic, musical, or literary value, and that the donee will use the property in a manner consistent with the purpose of its organization.",2025-09-02T13:57:06Z,
96-s-3176,96,s,3176,A bill to amend a provision of the Internal Revenue Code dealing with involuntary conversions of broadcast property.,Taxation,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]",NY,D,M001054,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to gains from a sale or exchange to effectuate policies of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to treat as an involuntary conversion, on which gain shall not be recognized, the purchase of a television broadcasting station or a newspaper with proceeds from the sale of a radio or television broadcast station which has been forced by the FCC.",2021-06-14T20:10:02Z,
96-s-3177,96,s,3177,A bill to transfer certain employees of the Architect of the Capitol to the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate.,Congress,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Measure passed Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]",RI,D,P000193,1,"Transfers certain Senate Garage employees engaged by the Architect of the Capitol to the jurisdiction of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, with no reduction in basic compensation, effective October 1, 1980. Provides that unused sick leave to the credit of any such employee shall be included in the total service of such employee for purposes of computation of any annuity. Authorizes the Architect to make a lump sum payment to each such employee as compensation for accrued annual leave. Authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to appoint four garage attendants at a specified salary, effective October 1, 1980.  Sets forth a schedule for the salaries of such positions if they are filled by individuals transferred by this Act.",2021-06-14T20:10:03Z,
96-s-3178,96,s,3178,"A bill to establish the Franklin Delano Roosevelt-Warm Springs National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.",Public Lands and Natural Resources,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA]",GA,D,T000035,1,Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire by donation from Georgia the property of Franklin Roosevelt located in Meriwether County for the establishment of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt-Warm Springs National Historic Site. Authorizes the Secretary to restore and interpret such site.  Directs the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with Georgia to assist in the restoration and interpretation of property outside such site that is owned by Georgia and to construct structures to enhance such site's historic significance and rehabilitative qualities. Directs the Secretary to develop and transmit to specified congressional committees a general management plan for such site and a report on further developing facilities and establishing programs for the rehabilitation of the physically disabled within such site and adjoining State-owned property.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
96-s-3179,96,s,3179,Military Recruiting Information Act of 1980,Armed Forces and National Security,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX]",TX,R,T000322,0,"Military Recruiting Information Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to collect and compile directory information on students who are at least 17 years of age, or who are in the 11th grade or higher, and who are enrolled in a secondary school in the United States, its territories, possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.  Provides that such information: (1) may be made available to the armed forces only for military recruiting and national security purposes; (2) may not be maintained for more than three years relative to each person; and (3) shall be confidential and not open to disclosure other than for purposes of this Act. Requests each State and local government to make available to the Secretary concerned, upon request, any criminal history information on any person relative to military recruitment and related national security.",2025-09-02T13:57:07Z,
96-s-3180,96,s,3180,A bill to repeal a provision of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980.,Immigration,1980-09-30,1980-10-10,Public Law 96-424.,Senate,"Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,W000502,2,Amends the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 to repeal the provision providing for the accompanying transfer of appropriations with any transfer of refugee responsibilities from the Federal Emergency Management Administration to other Federal agencies.,2022-12-07T18:57:30Z,
96-s-3181,96,s,3181,Gold Reserve Act of 1980,Finance and Financial Sector,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,"Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.",Senate,"Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]",NC,R,H000463,2,Gold Reserve Act of 1980 - Cancels the gold certificates issued pursuant to the Gold Reserve Act of 1934.  Transfers the right to the gold to the Federal Reserve banks holding such certificates. Requires such banks to buy and sell gold at specified prices in return for payment with Federal Reserve notes .  Restricts changes in the monetary base based on the amount of gold reserves. Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to proclaim a gold holiday if gold reserves fall below or exceed by specified percentages the target reserve quantity. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue gold coins to meet public demand. Amends the Federal Reserve Act to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to call in all gold.,2025-09-02T13:57:12Z,
96-s-3182,96,s,3182,International Trade and Investment Reorganization Act,Foreign Trade and International Finance,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]",DE,R,R000460,1,"International Trade and Investment Reorganization Act - Establishes the Department of International Trade and Investment to coordinate U.S. policies for international trade, negotiate trade agreements, protect U.S. industry, agriculture, and labor from foreign competition, promote international trade, administer the U.S. Customs Service, and participate in the development of friendly countries. Transfers to the Department all functions of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Customs Service, the Export-Import Bank, and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).  Transfers to the Department specified functions of the Departments of Commerce and Treasury and the International Trade Commission. Sets forth the administrative provisions applicable to the Department.  Requires the Secretary of International Trade and Investment to report annually to the President for submission to Congress concerning the Department's activities. Makes the Secretary Chairman of the Board of OPIC (currently the Administrator of the Agency for International Development) and of the Export-Import Bank (currently the Bank's President).  Makes the Director of the U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency an ex officio member of the OPIC Board.",2025-09-02T13:57:09Z,
96-s-3183,96,s,3183,A bill to amend chapter 32 of Title 15 U.S.C. and to provide other inducements against the movement of professional sports franchises.,Sports and Recreation,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA]",WA,D,M000053,0,"Title I:  Adjustment of Broadcasting Revenues - Amends the Act of September 30, 1961 (Telecasting of Professional Sports) to condition the current exemption from the antitrust laws of joint agreements covering telecasting of sports contests on the equal sharing of all revenues earned under such agreements by the member clubs which are parties.  Extends such exemption to all ""broadcasting,"" including radio and cable television, instead of ""telecasting"" as currently provided. Title II: Professional Sports Team Mobility - Prohibits any person or league to change the assigned territory of any professional sports team by any territorial agreement unless: (1) any party to a stadium lease agreement materially fails to comply with the provisions of such lease; (2) the stadium in which such team plays is inadequate, and the stadium authorities demonstrate no intent to remedy such inadequacies; and (3) the team has incurred a continuous loss of income for the three years preceding its intent to move. Requires any person wishing to relocate a professional sports team to furnish notice of such intent to the league and to the appropriate municipality at least one year before such relocation may be approved. Directs such person, upon the request of either the league or the municipality, to open its financial records to public inspection to support or refute its grounds for relocation.  Authorizes such relocation if: (1) within one year of such notice, the municipality has made no formal objection; or (2) the league approves such relocation and within one year of such approval, an arbitrator finds that the team has met the conditions for relocation provided under this Act. Requires any person petitioning for relocation by virtue of loss of income to offer their team for sale at fair market value, for a reasonable time, to other persons who would keep such team within its present geographic location. Sets forth arbitration procedures for any party to petitions for the relocation of professional sports teams as provided by this Act.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
96-s-3184,96,s,3184,A bill to establish a revolving fund to finance short term export credit sales of agricultural commodities produced in the United States.,Agriculture and Food,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,"Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.",Senate,"Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO]",MO,D,E000004,0,Amends the Food for Peace Act to establish the Agricultural Export Credit Sales Revolving Fund to finance commercial export sales of agricultural commodities out of private stocks on credit terms not to exceed three years. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to use the Fund to finance export credit sales under the export credit sales program of the Commodity Credit Corporation. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress an annual report on the operation of the Fund.,2025-01-14T16:41:20Z,
96-s-3185,96,s,3185,"Advanced Battery Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980",Energy,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]",HI,D,M000250,0,"Advanced Battery Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to:  (1) assure the expansion of the current battery research program; (2) assure the expansion of the current battery exploratory investigations program; (3) accelerate battery development and engineering activities; (4) conduct field tests and demonstrations of each advanced battery; (5) ensure the coordination of the activities of this Act with those of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act; (6) establish technology applications programs to foster manufacturing process development, cost reduction programs, and pilot line operations; (7) develop a technology applications program for each advanced battery which is proven to be suitable for use in conjunction with dispersed applications of renewable energy sources, such as wind energy and photovoltaic systems; and (8) prepare a comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of the research, development, and demonstration activities under this Act. Establishes a technical panel on advanced batteries of the Energy Research Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on the conduct of the advanced battery energy storage program. Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress concerning activities pursuant to this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:13Z,
96-s-3186,96,s,3186,Equal Access to Justice Act,,1980-09-30,1980-09-30,Measure passed Senate.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,2,"Equal Access to Justice Act - Excludes from the definition of ""party"" for purposes of this Act: (1) an individual whose net worth exceeds $1,000,000; and (2) any partnership, corporation, association, organization, or sole owner of an unincorporated business whose net worth exceeds $5,000,000, but includes a cooperative association (as defined in the Agricultural Marketing Act) or a tax-exempt organization (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code) regardless of their net worth. Entitles a prevailing party (other than the United States) to be awarded fees and other expenses, including attorney fees, which were incurred by such party in: (1) an adversary administrative adjudication (excluding ratemaking and license application hearings); or (2) in any civil action, other than a tort, brought by or against the United States, unless the administrative officer conducting such adjudication, or the court having jurisdiction of such action, finds that the position of the agency or the United States was substantially justified or that special circumstances make an award unjust. Allows the administrative officer or the court to reduce any such award to the extent that the prevailing party unduly and unreasonably protracted the final resolution of the matter in controversy. Directs each agency, after consultation with the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, to establish uniform procedures for the consideration of applications for such awards. Stipulates that such awards in administrative adjudication shall be paid by the particular agency over which the party prevails from funds made available to the agency by appropriation or otherwise for such purpose. Authorizes a party dissatisfied with such award in an administrative adjudication to petition for leave to appeal the decision in an appropriate Federal court. Authorizes a court to award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in any civil action brought by or against the United States or any agency or official of the United States acting in an official capacity, where the court may award such fees in such suits involving private parties (thus applying to Government litigation the common law and statutory exceptions to the ""American rule"" which requires parties to be responsible for their own attorney fees). Directs the Administrative Conference of the United State (after consultation with the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration) and the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to report annually to Congress on the amount of fees and expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year in such agency adjudications and civil actions. Authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal years 1982 through 1984 for awards under this Act. Makes this Act effective on October 1, 1981, and applicable to actions pending or commenced after such date.  Stipulates that this Act shall not apply to proceedings to determine eligibility for Social Security benefits.",2025-09-02T13:57:06Z,