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
97-hres-637,97,hres,637,A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Barney Clark.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-12-20,1982-12-20,Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.,House,"Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]",NJ,D,G000511,0,Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Barney Clark.,2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
97-hr-7421,97,hr,7421,"A bill to suspend the final decision of the Federal Communications  Commission in Docket Number 20868 (Second Computer Inquiry) to the extent it prohibits the provision, installation, and maintenance of telephones and other customer-premises equipment by regulated communications carriers.","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-12-14,1982-12-21,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10]",IN,D,S000294,0,"Declares that a specified decision of the Federal Communications Commission shall not, prior to January 1, 1984, prohibit regulated communications common carriers from providing, installing, or maintaining telephones and other customer-premises equipment.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-7411,97,hr,7411,Space Commerce Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-12-13,1982-12-20,Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications.,House,"Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2]",HI,D,A000069,50,"Space Commerce Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue licenses for launching private sector space objects.  Sets forth the conditions for issuing a license, including the ability to meet liability insurance requirements. Establishes criminal penalties for launching private space objects without such a license. Directs the Secretary to establish requirements for liability insurance to be carried by any licensee. Permits the Administrator to suspend or revoke a license for failure to comply with applicable regulations. Excludes from this Act space objects launched by or on behalf of the United States Government. Establishes the Commercial Space Study Commission to study the direction of future Government involvement and regulation of private sector commercial activity in outer space. Directs the Commission to report to Congress within a specified time.  Terminates the Commission 60 days after its final report.",2025-08-29T19:50:17Z,
97-sjres-270,97,sjres,270,A joint resolution to designate 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-12-07,1983-01-03,Became Public Law No: 97-413.,Senate,"Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]",MD,R,M000241,0,Designates 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight.,2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
97-hjres-627,97,hjres,627,A joint resolution to designate the year 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-12-06,1982-12-06,Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,3,Designates 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight.,2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
97-hr-7347,97,hr,7347,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish certain rules relating to the syndication of programming by television networks.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-12-01,1982-12-06,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24]",CA,D,W000215,0,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a television network from: (1) selling or distributing television programs to U.S. television station licensees for non-network television exhibition or otherwise engaging in the syndication of programming within the United States; (2) selling or distributing television programs of which it is not the sole producer for exhibition outside the United States; or (3) reserving any option or right to share in revenues or profits in connection with such domestic or foreign sale or distribution.  Prohibits, also, a television network from acquiring  any right or interest in the commercial use of any television program produced  by a person other than such network, other than the license to network exhibition within the United States and on foreign  stations regularly included within such network, except that if the network does not timely avail itself of such license to U.S. network exhibition then the grantor of the license may reacquire such license.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-sconres-130,97,sconres,130,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the advancement of science and technology in the communications and electronics industry is vital to the needs of America.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-12-01,1982-12-13,Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.,Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,1,Expresses the resolve of the Congress:  (1) to take a leading role in increasing awareness of the importance of maintaining the scientific and technological superiority of the United States in the area of electronics and communications; and (2) to encourage the establishment of a national center dedicated to such area.,2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-hjres-623,97,hjres,623,"A joint resolution to designate the week of March 13, 1983, as National Children and Television Week.","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-10-01,1982-10-01,Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,0,"Designates the week of March 13, 1983, as National Children and Television Week.",2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
97-s-3006,97,s,3006,Schmitt-Ritter Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-10-01,1982-12-07,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 974.,Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,0,"(Reported to Senate from Committee on Commerce,Science,and Transportation with amendment(without written rept.)) Schmitt-Ritter Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982 - Directs the President to establish and direct a coordinated program for the improvement and use of risk analysis within Federal agencies through research, interagency coordination and the development of comparative risk strategies.  Requires the Administrator for Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress a plan which:  (1) reviews the extent, type, and quality of risk analysis presently being carried out within, by, and outside Federal agencies; (2) recommends specific areas for emphasis for research and funding; (3) recommends a coordinating mechanism to transmit and share research results among Federal agencies and other institutions; (4) plans for prototypical risk analysis demonstrations; and (5) recommends methods of increasing public awareness. Requires specified Federal agencies to recommend to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy research that should be done by such agencies.  Directs the National Science Foundation to recommend a program of research to strengthen the basic and applied sciences required to support Federal agencies in utilizing risk analysis methods, including improved data gathering methods.  Requires the Director to coordinate such recommended research programs. Requires specified Federal agencies to undertake a prototypical risk analysis study:  (1) utilizing new developments when available; (2) comparing the risk of alternative courses of action; (3) delineating scientific from policy judgments; (4) identifying limits placed on the analysis due to relevant organizational and statutory constraints; and (5) identifying tradeoffs. Directs the Administrator to transmit a report to Congress summarizing the risk analysis being carried out and making recommendations for future research and legislative changes.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-sjres-264,97,sjres,264,"A joint resolution to designate the week of March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as ""National Children and Television Week"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-10-01,1983-01-08,Became Public Law No: 97-443.,Senate,"Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]",PA,R,H000456,30,"Designates March 13 through March 19, 1983, as National Children and Television Week.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
97-hjres-618,97,hjres,618,"A joint resolution designating December 1982 as ""National Closed-Captioned Television Month"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-09-30,1982-09-30,Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.,House,"Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5]",IA,D,H000206,56,Designates December 1982 as National Closed-Captioned Television Month.,2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
97-hr-7255,97,hr,7255,Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-09-30,1982-10-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1982 - Establishes the Arctic Science Policy Council to:  (1) facilitate cooperation between the Federal Government and State governments with respect to Arctic research; (2) promote cooperative Arctic research programs with other nations; (3) develop and supervise an integrated national Arctic science policy; and (4) cooperate with the Governor and agencies of Alaska in formulating Arctic science policy. Requires the Council to:  (1) appoint the members of an Arctic Research Commission; (2) publish, annually, a statement of goals and objectives of Arctic research to guide such Commission; and (3) submit an annual report on its activities to Congress. Requires Federal agencies to cooperate with the Council and furnish any nonproprietary information relating to Arctic research that the Council may request. Establishes the Arctic Research Commission.  Directs the Commission to:  (1) survey Arctic research conducted by Federal and State agencies and public and private institutions to determine priorities and make recommendations for future research; (2) establish a data collection and retrieval center for Arctic research; (3) promulgate guidelines for the use and dissemination of Arctic research information; (4) consult with the Council and make grants for Arctic research; (5) transmit, annually, a report on its activities, with recommendations on future Arctic research policy to the Council; (6) submit to Congress and the State legislature of Alaska a report, making recommendations on the continued operation of Government-operated laboratory facilities conducting Arctic research; and (7) cooperate with the Governor and agencies of Alaska with respect to Arctic research and management of Arctic scientific and technological data. Authorizes the State of Alaska to elect whether or not it will participate in Council and Commission activities.  Provides that the failure of Alaska, in any fiscal year, to contribute to the Arctic Research Fund an amount equal to one quarter of the U.S. appropriation to such Fund for the preceding fiscal year shall constitute an election not to participate. Modifies Council and Commission membership requirements if Alaska elects not to participate. Creates the Arctic Research Fund to support the activities of the Council and the Commission.  Requires such Fund to consist of amounts appropriated by the United States and contributed by Alaska and private sources.  Authorizes appropriations for such Fund. Declares that the National Environmental Policy Act does not require the submission of environmental impact statements for activities conducted under this Act.",2025-08-29T19:50:12Z,
97-sjres-258,97,sjres,258,"A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of December 1982 as ""National Close-Captioned Television Month"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-09-29,1983-01-04,Became Public Law No: 97-419.,Senate,"Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT]",CT,R,W000253,33,Requests the President to designate December 1982 as National Closed-Captioned Television Month.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
97-hr-7168,97,hr,7168,Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-09-22,1982-09-23,Ordered to be Reported (Amended).,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,15,"Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish regulations to ensure reasonable access to telephone service by persons with impaired hearing. Directs the FCC to require that essential telephones provide internal means for effective use with specially designed hearing aids.  Defines ""essential telephones"" to mean only coin operated telephones, emergency telephones, and other telephones frequently needed by persons using hearing aids.  Directs the FCC to establish the necessary technical standards. Directs the FCC to establish the labeling requirements necessary to provide consumers with adequate information on the compatibility between telephones and hearing aids.  Directs the FCC, in rulemaking decisions, to consider the costs and benefits to all telephone users, with and without hearing impairments.  Directs the FCC to ensure that regulations adopted to implement this Act do not impair development of improved technology. Requires the rules and regulations required by this Act to be completed within one year after enactment.  Directs the FCC to review such rules and regulations periodically. Permits common carriers or connecting carriers to provide specialized terminal equipment needed by persons with hearing, speech, vision, or mobility impairments.  Permits such carriers to recover in their tariffs for regulated service the costs for such equipment not charged to users of the equipment.",2025-08-29T19:50:11Z,
97-hjres-568,97,hjres,568,"A joint resolution to provide for the designation of October 5, 1982 as ""Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-08-11,1982-10-05,Became Public Law No: 97-281.,House,"Rep. Early, Joseph D. [D-MA-3]",MA,D,E000013,55,"Designates October 5, 1982, as Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
97-s-2767,97,s,2767,Land Remote Sensing Satellite Authorization Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-07-22,1982-07-22,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,2,"Land Remote Sensing Satellite Authorization Act of 1982 - Makes the Secretary of Commerce responsible for:  (1) operating the existing U.S. land remote sensing satellite system; (2) operating the space segment; (3) transferring the data-handling segment to the private sector; and (4) coordinating the space and data-handling segments. Directs the Secretary to acquire from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration all but the research and development portions of the satellite system.  Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive plan of operation, including procuring launch services, determining satellite asset needs for ten years, and stimulating private sector efforts to provide such assets. Directs the Secretary to coordinate the satellite system with other Federal agencies.  Permits the Secretary to negotiate with international bodies or foreign governments. Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive process for transferring the data-handling segment to the private sector, if cost-effective. Establishes civil penalties for the unauthorized sale of data produced by the existing satellite system.  Grants jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts. Grants the Secretary authority to administer the system in accordance with the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958.",2025-08-29T19:51:46Z,
97-sconres-114,97,sconres,114,A concurrent resolution to congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all persons involved in the success of the test flight phase of the Space Shuttle program.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-07-21,1982-07-21,"Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.",Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,24,Sets forth the congratulations of Congress to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other organizations and persons who contributed to the successful completion of the Space Shuttle test flight period.,2023-05-11T13:12:33Z,
97-hjres-541,97,hjres,541,A joint resolution concerning the successful completion of the test flight phase of the space shuttle program.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-07-20,1982-08-20,Became Public Law No: 97-237.,House,"Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29]",CA,D,H000367,35,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Extends the congratulations of Congress to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the individuals who contributed to the successful completion of the test flight phase of the Space Shuttle program and the entry of the United States into a new era of space flight for the benefit of the people of the United States and all mankind.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-hr-6797,97,hr,6797,Assurance of Diversity of Electronic Information Sources Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-07-20,1982-07-27,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]",IL,R,C000773,0,"Assurance of Diversity of Electronic Information Sources Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize any carrier to offer an information publishing service over any facility it owns.  Prohibits including costs associated with such service in a tariff filed by a common carrier or an intrastate common carrier. Prohibits such carriers from discriminating between affiliated persons and unaffiliated persons or among unaffiliated persons, in providing any transmission facility or service used in connection with information publishing services. Requires such carriers to make available on a nondiscriminatory basis any facility, service, or supporting function used to provide any information publishing service. Prohibits such carriers from providing any information publishing service through any regulated transmission facility other than to provide: (1) directory listings or assistance; (2) weather or time information; or (3) certain audio information service.  Lists exceptions to such prohibition.",2025-08-29T19:50:00Z,
97-hr-6798,97,hr,6798,"Atmospheric, Climatic, and Ocean Pollution Act of 1982","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-07-20,1982-07-27,Text of This Measure Substituted as an Amendment to H.R.6324.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,10,"Atmospheric, Climatic, and Ocean Pollution Act of 1982 - Title I:  Declaration of Findings and Purposes - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes. Title II:  General Program Authorizations and Reporting Requirements - Authorizes appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce for atmospheric, climatic, and ocean pollution programs for FY 1983 and 1984. Permits the transfer of funds between categories. Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to notify Congress of the nature of, and reasons for, any transfers in excess of ten percent, or the appropriate committees of Congress must notify the Administrator that they have no objection to such transfer. Requires the Administrator to report to the appropriate committees of Congress on all aspects of the atmospheric, climatic, and ocean pollution activities of such Administration. Directs the Administrator to submit to Congress and the President on the same date as the FY 1984 budget request a report on the importance of meteorological satellites to weather forecasting, including analyses of the impact of such satellites on forecasting, their expected lifetimes and replacement times, and the appropriateness of transferring civilian meteorological satellites to the private sector. Prohibits the use of funds to effectuate such transfer unless the appropriate committees of Congress give the Secretary of Commerce written notice of no objection within 30 days after receipt of a comprehensive plan for such transfer. Directs the Administrator to report to Congress and the President on the future organization and technological capabilities of the National Weather Service, including cost estimates and a ten year reorganization plan. Title III: National Climate Program - National Climate Program Amendments of 1982 - Amends the National Climate Program Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an interagency Climate Program Policy Board (Board) to coordinate planning, review all executive branch budget requests relating to climate, establish other groups as necessary and establish and maintain a committee of users and producers of climate data and services to provide advice on the conduct of the program. Establishes the position of Director to head the National Climate Program Office, represent the Board, and be the spokesperson for the program.  Requires the Office to analyze agency budget requests, coordinate interagency participation in international climate-related activities, and work with the National Academy of Sciences and other groups in preparing and implementing the five-year climate plan. Permits the Office to provide financial assistance for activities needed to meet the goals of the program set forth in such plan. Expands the mechanisms for intergovernmental climate-related studies and services under the program.  Requires that the plan be revised and extended not more than biennially but not less than quadrennially. Title IV:  Great Lakes Protection - Great Lakes Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978 to redesignate specified provisions and to revise definitions under such Act. Establishes a Great Lakes protection policy under such Act. Establishes within NOAA a Great Lakes Research Office to be directed by an Executive Director appointed by the Administrator after consultation with the Governors of specified affected States. Requires the Executive Director to compile, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, an inventory of all major actions of the Federal, State, and local governments since 1977 which have significantly affected (or may so affect) the environmental quality of the Great Lakes.  Requires that such inventory be submitted to the Congress and the President and be updated at least once every three months. Sets forth responsibilities of the Executive Director. Requires that, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, the Executive Director report to the President and the Congress on:  (1) the current state of Federal research efforts to improve the Great Lakes' environmental quality; (2) recommendations for the improvement, increased coordination and use of such research efforts; and (3) the degree of coordination among the States to preserve and protect such quality. Requires that responsible Federal officials include Great Lakes environmental impact analyses in their recommendations or reports for major Federal actions significantly affecting the Great Lakes.  Sets forth provisions relating to such analyses, including a requirement that copies be available to the President and to the public. Revises provisions relating to interagency cooperation, dissemination of information, and effect on other laws. Extends through FY 1984 the authorization of appropriations to carry out the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978. Reserves a specified amount of such appropriations to be obligated and expended on the Great Lakes Research Office in each fiscal year ending after September 30, 1982. Title V:  Ocean Pollution Research - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to combine ocean dumping and monitoring reporting requirements into a single annual congressional report due in March of each year. Specifies that the following are to be included in the NOAA research program:  (1) development of techniques for quantifying and defining marine environment degradation; (2) assessment of the ocean waters' ability to assimilate waste materials; and (3) monitoring programs to assess the health of coastal ecosystems. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the feasibility of regional management plans for waste disposal which integrate social and economic factors into Federal decisions regarding ocean dumping.  Requires such guidelines to be reported to Congress by October 1, 1984. Directs the Administrator of EPA, in cooperation with the Administrator of NOAA, to report to the President and Congress by the end of 1983 on sewage sludge disposal in the New York City region. Authorizes appropriations for each of FY 1983 and 1984 for such report. Title VI:  Other Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984 for reporting of weather modification activities.",2025-08-29T19:50:00Z,
97-hr-6753,97,hr,6753,A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-07-13,1982-07-20,"Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.",House,"Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3]",NE,R,S000622,43,"Directs the Secretary of Commerce to give adequate public notice of any intention to close or consolidate a weather service office. Sets forth factors the Secretary must consider in deciding to close or consolidate, including the effect on the community served and the economic savings to the National Weather Service. Permits the appeal of a closing by any person served by the office to the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-sjres-210,97,sjres,210,"A joint resolution to designate July 20 of each year as ""Space Exploration Day.""","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-06-30,1982-06-30,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]",UT,R,G000072,0,Designates July 20 of each year as Space Exploration Day.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
97-hres-516,97,hres,516,A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the role of the Rural Electrification Administration should be enhanced to assure that Federal agencies consider the needs of rural America in establishing policies which affect telephone service in rural America.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-06-24,1982-06-24,Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6]",OK,D,E000184,1,"Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:  (1) the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration should establish guidelines which will assure that Federal agencies will consider the needs of rural areas in connection with establishing policies which affect the financial requirements of rural telephone service; and (2) the Federal agencies should comply with such guidelines and should consult with the Administrator and certain State agencies when granting loans, prescribing rules, and establishing policies which affect the financial requirements of rural telephone service.",2024-02-05T11:45:06Z,
97-hres-514,97,hres,514,"A resolution commemorating July 1, 1982, which is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the beginning of the International Geophysical Year and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to international cooperation in the sciences.","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-06-23,1982-12-21,Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,75,"(Measure passed House, amended) Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the Internal Geophysical Year.  Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to a new era of international cooperation in all the sciences.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-s-2604,97,s,2604,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1983","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-28,1982-06-09,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,0,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management for FY 1983. Permits appropriations for research and development to be used for any items of a capital nature (other than acquisition of land) which may be required at locations other than NASA installations for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit institutions of higher education, or to nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is the conduct of scientific research, for purchase or construction of additional research facilities. Requires the Administrator to notify the appropriate committees of Congress whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount.  Permits funds appropriated for research and development or for construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits the funds for construction of any of specified facilities:  (1) in the discretion of the NASA Administrator, to be varied upward ten percent; or (2) following a report by the Administrator to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the circumstances of such action, to be varied upward 25 percent to meet unusual cost variations. Limits the total cost of all construction work to the total of the amounts specified. Permits one-half of one percent of the funds appropriated for research and development to be transferred to the ""Construction of facilities"" appropriation. Authorizes the expenditure of such funds, together with an additional $10,000,000, to construct, expand, or modify laboratories and other installations.  Requires the Administrator to notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the specific nature, cost, and reasons for such construction 30 days before expending funds.  Permits each committee to provide the Administrator with a written waiver of such period. Prohibits the expenditure of appropriations for deleted programs or programs in excess of the amount authorized, unless they have been presented to the appropriate committee for a period of 30 days. Directs the Secretary of Defense to transfer to the Administrator the cost of placing the Department payloads into orbit by means of the space shuttle.  Sets forth a formula for allocating costs. Expresses the sense of Congress that consideration should be given to the geographical distribution of research funds. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ensure that all obligations imposed by the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 are performed during FY 1983, including activities of the U.S. Fire Administration and the U.S. Fire Academy.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-s-2605,97,s,2605,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-28,1982-05-28,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 638.,Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,0,"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act - Title I:  Declaration of Findings, Purposes, and Policies - Sets forth the findings, purposes, and policies of Congress concerning the ocean and atmosphere. Title II:  Authorizations for Marine Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary of Commerce to carry out specified marine program services and marine environment programs. Title III:  Marine Pollution Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out marine ecosystems investigations under specified Acts. Title IV:  Authorizations for Atmospheric Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out:  (1) programs of the National Weather Services; (2) atmospheric research and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory; and (3) responsibilities of the National Climate Program Office. Title V:  Authorizations for Marine Living Resources Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out the responsibilities of the National Marine Fisheries Services under specified Acts.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for specified fishery funds.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 for the Secretary's responsibilities under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Title VI:  Authorizations for Satellite Services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out functions relating to satellite programs and to Environmental Data and Information Services. Title VII:  Authorizations for Executive Administration of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out functions relating to executive direction and administration in connection with the NOAA. Title VIII:  National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out functions relating to the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere. Title IX:  Miscellaneous - Sets forth provisions concerning the continued application of current laws and conditions for the expenditure of authorized funds.  Prohibits the closing of any weather service station or office of the National Weather Service until the Secretary establishes standards and procedures relating to such closures. Title X:  Additional Amendments - Amends the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 to eliminate a restriction on the expenditure of funds under such Act. Amends the Central, Western, and South Pacific Fisheries Development Act and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to authorize appropriations for FY 1983-1985.  Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to eliminate a restriction on the expenditure of funds under such Act.  Amends the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985. Title XI:  Additional Amendments - Amends the Weather Modification Reporting Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1984. Amends the National Climate Program Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an interagency Climate Program Policy Board (Board) to coordinate planning, review all executive branch budget requests relating to climate, and establish other groups as necessary. Establishes the position of Director to head the National Climate Program Office, represent the Board, and be the spokesperson for the program. Requires the Office to analyze agency budget requests, coordinate interagency participation in international climate-related activities, and work with the National Academy of Sciences and other groups in preparing and implementing the five-year climate plan.  Requires that the plan be revised and extended not more than biennially but not less than quadrennially. Title XII:  Additional Amendments - Amends the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1984.",2025-08-29T19:51:40Z,
97-sres-398,97,sres,398,"A resolution entitled ""The Clear Channel Broadcasting Resolution"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-25,1982-05-25,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]",IA,R,J000101,0,Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President and the Congress should take all necessary and appropriate action:  (1) to persuade Cuba not to build new high-powered AM broadcast stations that would interfere with AM stations in the United States; or (2) pursue legislation authorizing the construction of radio stations that would interfere with Cuban radio operations until the Cuban stations stop interfering with U.S. stations.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
97-s-2551,97,s,2551,National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-20,1982-05-20,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 577.,Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,0,"National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for FY 1983 for the following categories:  (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) Antarctic research programs; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Makes specified funds available for industry/university cooperative projects to promote academic research and education in the basic sciences and engineering. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be used for consultation or expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United states. Permits the transfer of funds among categories. Requires the Director of the Foundation to give the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days notice of any transfers in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized. Provides that written notice of no objections from the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources will permit an immediate transfer of funds. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the National Science Board to render periodic rather than annual reports to the President on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States. Repeals the requirement that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Deletes the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Repeals the prohibition against a Foundation employee's registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and made in connection with official duties.",2025-08-29T19:51:40Z,
97-hr-6433,97,hr,6433,High Technology Trade Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-19,1982-07-26,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5]",MA,D,S000286,36,"High Technology Trade Act of 1982 - Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements to obtain the maximum openness with respect to international trade in high technology and to strengthen the international trading system.  Lists policies that may be included in such agreements. Authorizes the President to: (1) proclaim changes in tariffs on high technology products; and (2) use procedures contained in the Trade Act of 1974 to change U.S. laws in order to carry out such agreements. Directs the President to determine whether certain key countries are providing national treatment for U.S. exports of high technology products and U.S. investments in high technology industries.  Directs the President to enter into consultations with countries that the President determines are not providing national treatment.  Directs the President to consider taking other appropriate actions if such consultations are not effective. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to Congress on:  (1) the extent to which a key country uses industrial policies or measures which significantly distort international trade or investment and which have or may have a substantial adverse effect on the U.S. high technology industry; and (2) the steps which the President is taking or proposes to take to remedy such adverse effects.  Sets forth the scope of the analysis to be included in such report. Directs the President to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate or offset the adverse effects of foreign industrial practices that:  (1) significantly distort international trade or investment harmful to the U.S. high technology industry; or (2) may result in sales of articles at less than fair market value in the United States or subsidization of articles imported into the United States and cause, or threaten to cause, material injury to any U.S. high technology industry. Directs the Secretary to establish a mechanism to analyze high technology trade and investment patterns in key countries, to evaluate competitive opportunities offered in foreign markets, and to further the objectives of this Act.  Directs the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Secretary, after consultation with the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to the President on the foreign trade practices which: (1) violate U.S. international agreements; or (2) are unjustifiable and a burden on U.S. high technology products, services, or investments.  Directs the President to consider what action may be taken to reduce or eliminate such measures. Directs the Secretary and the USTR to establish a High Technology Industry Advisory Committee and to consult with the Committee on actions under this Act relating to:  (1) preparing negotiating positions; (2) concluding agreements; (3) imposing restrictions; or (4) monitoring the results of any such agreement or restriction. Defines terms used in this Act. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the President to impose import restrictions on foreign direct investments in the United States if the President determines such action is appropriate to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements or to respond to certain foreign trade practices.  Requires the USTR to provide for certain consultations before recommending such restrictions to the President.",2025-08-29T19:49:52Z,
97-hr-6436,97,hr,6436,High Technology Trade Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-19,1982-05-26,Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.,House,"Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9]",CA,D,S000810,0,"High Technology Trade Act of 1982 - Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements to obtain the maximum openness with respect to international trade in high technology and to strengthen the international trading system.  Lists policies that may be included in such agreements. Authorizes the President to: (1) proclaim changes in tariffs on high technology products; and (2) use procedures contained in the Trade Act of 1974 to change U.S. laws in order to carry out such agreements. Directs the President to determine whether certain key countries are providing national treatment for U.S. exports of high technology products and U.S. investments in high technology industries.  Directs the President to enter into consultations with countries that the President determines are not providing national treatment.  Directs the President to consider taking other appropriate actions if such consultations are not effective. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to Congress on:  (1) the extent to which a key country uses industrial policies or measures which significantly distort international trade or investment and which have or may have a substantial adverse effect on the U.S. high technology industry; and (2) the steps which the President is taking or proposes to take to remedy such adverse effects.  Sets forth the scope of the analysis to be included in such report. Directs the President to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate or offset the adverse effects of foreign industrial practices that:  (1) significantly distort international trade or investment harmful to the U.S. high technology industry; or (2) may result in sales of articles at less than fair market value in the United States or subsidization of articles imported into the United States and cause, or threaten to cause, material injury to any U.S. high technology industry. Directs the Secretary to establish a mechanism to analyze high technology trade and investment patterns in key countries, to evaluate competitive opportunities offered in foreign markets, and to further the objectives of this Act.  Directs the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Secretary, after consultation with the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to the President on the foreign trade practices which: (1) violate U.S. international agreements; or (2) are unjustifiable and a burden on U.S. high technology products, services, or investments.  Directs the President to consider what action may be taken to reduce or eliminate such measures. Directs the Secretary and the USTR to establish a High Technology Industry Advisory Committee and to consult with the Committee on actions under this Act relating to:  (1) preparing negotiating positions; (2) concluding agreements; (3) imposing restrictions; or (4) monitoring the results of any such agreement or restriction. Defines terms used in this Act. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the President to impose import restrictions on foreign direct investments in the United States if the President determines such action is appropriate to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements or to respond to certain foreign trade practices.  Requires the USTR to provide for certain consultations before recommending such restrictions to the President.",2025-08-29T19:49:52Z,
97-s-2529,97,s,2529,A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-14,1982-05-14,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME]",ME,R,C000598,1,"Directs the Secretary of Commerce to give adequate public notice of any intention to close or consolidate a weather service office.  Sets forth factors the Secretary must consider in deciding to close or consolidate, including the effect on the community served and the economic savings to the National Weather Service. Permits the appeal of a closing by any person served by the office to the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-hr-6351,97,hr,6351,Agriculture Weather Service Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-11,1982-05-17,"Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.",House,"Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17]",CA,R,P000097,0,Agricultural Weather Service Act of 1982 - Transfers agricultural and fire weather functions from the Secretary of Commerce to the Secretary of Agriculture. Authorizes fee charges for providing weather information services. Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees within 18 months. Authorizes appropriations.,2025-08-29T19:49:52Z,
97-s-2510,97,s,2510,Daylight Saving Time Expansion Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-10,1982-05-10,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]",RI,D,P000193,0,Daylight Saving Time Expansion Act of 1982 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to start daylight saving time the first Sunday in March rather than the last Sunday of April.  Continues a State's right to preempt such time changes. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make necessary adjustments in the operation of daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations.,2025-08-29T19:51:40Z,
97-hr-6306,97,hr,6306,"A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to prohibit consideration of skywave signals in determining whether to grant an application for a license.","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-06,1982-05-13,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20]",IL,R,F000123,4,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from considering interference to the skywave signal of any broadcasting station in determining whether harmful interference will result from a license applicant's proposed broadcasting frequency.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-6324,97,hr,6324,"Atmospheric, Climatic, and Ocean Pollution Act of 1982","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-06,1982-12-17,Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.,House,"Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11]",NY,D,S000124,5,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Title I:  National Weather Service - Prohibits the closing or consolidation of any Weather Service Office or Weather Service Forecast Office of the National Weather Service unless such closure or consolidation is in accordance with criteria and procedures established by the Secretary of Commerce. Title II:  National Climate Program - National Climate Program Amendments of 1982 - Amends the National Climate Program Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an interagency Climate Program Policy Board (Board) to coordinate planning, review all executive branch budget requests relating to climate, and establish other groups as necessary. Establishes the position of Director to head the National Climate Program Office, represent the Board, and be the spokesperson for the program.  Requires the Office to analyze agency budget requests, coordinate interagency participation in international climate-related activities, and work with the National Academy of Sciences and other groups in preparing and implementing the five-year climate plan. Permits the Office to provide financial assistance for activities needed to meet the goals of the program set forth in such plan.  Expands the mechanisms for intergovernmental climate-related studies and services under the program.  Requires that the plan be revised and extended not more than biennially but not less than quadrennially. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984. Title III:  Weather Modification Reporting - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984 to carry out the Act requiring the reporting of weather modification activities to the Federal Government.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-hr-6269,97,hr,6269,A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-04,1982-05-10,"Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.",House,"Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3]",NE,R,S000622,0,"Directs the Secretary of Commerce to give adequate public notice of any intention to close or consolidate a weather service office. Sets forth factors the Secretary must consider in deciding to close or consolidate, including the effect on the community served and the economic savings to the National Weather Service. Permits the appeal of a closing by any person served by the office to the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-s-2469,97,s,2469,International Telecommunications Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-05-03,1982-11-30,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 961.,Senate,"Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ]",AZ,R,G000267,2,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 97-669) International Telecommunications Act of 1982 - Title I:  General - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to create a new title dealing with international telecommunications. Declares that it is U.S. policy to rely upon marketplace competition and the private sector to provide international telecommunications services and to reduce and eliminate unnecessary regulations. Sets forth the U.S. policy to promote the deregulation of the resale or shared use of any international telecommunications service and to promote the interconnection of international telecommunications facilities based upon the cost of providing such facilities. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deregulate international telecommunications services or carriers as competition develops, unless the deregulation may result in a significant adverse impact upon the national defense and security or emergency preparedness or upon the competitiveness of U.S. businesses with foreign competitors. Directs the FCC to publish a list of those international telecommunications services which are regulated by the FCC or the date of enactment of this title. Authorizes the FCC to classify or reclassify as a regulated international telecommunications service any service or facilities where the FCC determines that:  (1) such services or facilities are not subject to effective competition; (2) Federal regulation of such services is required to accomplish the purposes of the new title; and (3) the benefits of such regulation outweigh the costs.  Sets forth the factors the FCC shall consider in making such determination. Requires each international telecommunications service which is being provided under tariff on the date of enactment to continue to be provided under tariff for at least one year.  Directs the FCC to determine which of such services must continue to be regulated.  Directs the FCC to review biennially any determination that such a service must be regulated. Requires every telecommunications carrier to establish, upon reasonable request, interconnection of its regulated service with:  (1) a telecommunications carrier; (2) a telecommunications facility or private or Government telecommunications system; and (3) any customer premises equipment which is owned or leased by a customer of such carrier.  Prohibits the charges for such interconnection from being imposed in a discriminatory manner. Requires such charges to be just and reasonable. Requires that telecommunications carriers which provide both international telecommunications and domestic telecommunications must treat the two operations as separate entities for purposes of interconnection requirements.  Requires such carriers which provide interconnection between their domestic and international operations to provide other carriers with interconnection of equal quality and at the same rates. Sets forth the maximum penalty for violations of the interconnection requirements. Authorizes the FCC to vacate or modify any international telecommunications service contract between or among U.S. carriers which is entered into after enactment of this title and is filed with the FCC if the contract:  (1) is not consistent with this Act; or (2) unjustly or unreasonably discriminates against any carrier.  Authorizes the FCC to declare unlawful any international telecommunications service contract between U.S. and foreign carriers or any practice required by such a contract if the FCC finds that the contract or practice violates this Act. Authorizes the FCC to prescribe procedures to assess U.S. carriers' proposals for the construction and utilization of international telecommunications facilities.  Directs the FCC to consult with affected U.S. carriers and appropriate Federal agencies to develop planning guidelines. Authorizes the FCC or any of the FCC Commissioners to meet under specified conditions, to exchange information with representatives of foreign telecommunications entities responsible for facilities planning in their home countries. Declares that it is lawful for U.S. carriers to meet with foreign telecommunications carriers to plan international facilities. Does not exempt such carriers from the antitrust laws if an action taken by such carriers would be an antitrust violation when taken by a single carrier. Authorizes the President to require appropriate Federal agencies and any telecommunications carrier subject to the provisions of the new title to develop emergency backup arrangements to ensure the continuity of essential telecommunications. Authorizes the President to require carriers subject to the provisions of the new title, any fully separated affiliate, or any other persons to furnish international telecommunications services facilities or customer premises equipment to any Federal agency if the services, facilities or equipment are necessary for the national defense, and security or emergency preparedness and: (1) there is a war, a threat of war, or a national emergency; or (2) there is an immediate need for such services, facilities, or equipment which cannot be met otherwise. Directs the President to coordinate a Government program for enhancing the survivability of such facilities. Directs the Chairman of the FCC to designate one of the FCC Commissioners to serve as the National Security Emergency Preparedness Commissioner. Directs the President to appoint an advisory council to:  (1) examine the needs of Federal telecommunications management for national security and emergency preparedness under deregulation; and (2) ensure that the United States shall have a technologically advanced and economically viable telecommunications industry. Directs the President to establish a National Communications System to help carry out the provisions dealing with the protection and restoration of essential telecommunications. Title II:  International Telecommunications - International Telecommunications and Information Coordination Act of 1982 - Establishes for three years an International Telecommunications and Information Task Force (Task Force) to be the principal coordinating body for the development of U.S. telecommunications and information policies.  Authorizes the President to extend the existence of the Task Force for another three years.  Directs the Task Force to:  (1) coordinate policies of all Federal agencies involving international telecommunications and information; (2) review all significant policy determinations and statements of Federal agencies relating to international telecommunications and information (except for the rulemaking and adjudicating provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act); (3) conduct a study of the long range telecommunications and information goals of the United States, policies necessary to promote those goals, and strategies to ensure that the United States achieves them; and (4) review the procedures used by the United States to develop telecommunications and information policy.  Directs the Task Force to make recommendations to appropriate Federal agencies, congressional committees, and the President in accordance with the findings of the review. Requires the Task Force to make recommendations and reports regularly to the President and Congress. Transfers the functions of the Departments of State and Commerce and the International Communication Agency relating to international telecommunications and information to the Task Force. Authorizes the Task Force to utilize the services, personnel, and facilities of other Federal agencies and to accept voluntary uncompensated services to carry out its functions under this Act.  Directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of State to designate personnel to serve as staff to the Task Force. Directs the Task Force to establish an Advisory Committee on International Telecommunications and Information to provide overall policy guidance to the Task Force.  Requires the Task Force to consult with the Committee before approving any statement of new U.S. policy relating to international telecommunications and information. Requires the Task Force to adopt procedures for consulting with the Committee on a continuing and timely basis. Title III:  Miscellaneous - States that the provisions of this Act shall apply only to the provision of international telecommunications services or facilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to collect information on the international economic competition facing U.S. carriers and telecommunications equipment suppliers and to report such information to Congress on a periodic basis. Amends the Communication Satellite Act of 1962 to repeal the power of the FCC to authorize stock offerings of the Communications Satellite Corporation (COMSAT). Allows COMSAT to be incorporated in jurisdictions other than the District of Columbia. Abolishes the position of Presidentially appointed directors.  Authorizes COMSAT to issue stock with or without par value.  Limits the percentage of shares of COMSAT voting stock which may be owned by authorized communications carriers to 20 percent (currently 50 percent). Authorizes any COMSAT stockholders of record to inspect and copy COMSAT's record of shareholders. Authorizes the FCC to permit the persons who will best serve the public interest to construct and operate satellite terminal stations. Directs the FCC to authorize users and entities other than authorized carriers to acquire channels in the communications satellite system directly from COMSAT whenever it will serve the public interest. Establishes within the Department of State a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Telecommunications Affairs to help formulate and implement a policy regarding foreign economic matters in telecommunications.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-s-2448,97,s,2448,Private Satellite Launching Authorization Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-28,1982-04-28,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,4,Private Satellite Launching Authorization Act of 1982 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a license for launching a space object.  Sets forth the conditions for issuing a license.  Makes such license nontransferable.  Prohibits the launching of private space objects without such a license. Directs the Administrator to establish guidelines for the design and construction of space launch vehicles in the interest of public safety. Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to give technical assistance.  Directs the Administrator of the FAA to establish requirements for liability insurance to be carried by any licensee. Permits the Administrator to suspend or revoke a license for failure to comply with applicable regulations. Excludes from this Act space objects launched by or on behalf of the United States Government.,2025-08-29T19:51:35Z,
97-s-2445,97,s,2445,Cable Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-27,1982-04-27,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]",SC,D,H000725,1,"Cable Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set forth provisions governing cable telecommunications.  Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to oversee the implementation of such provisions. Authorizes any State, local government, or cable franchising authority to adopt or continue in effect regulations affecting cable systems which are not inconsistent with the purposes and policies of the cable provisions of this Act. Directs the cable operator and the cable franchising authority to determine jointly the:  (1) amount and nature of basic service; (2) number of channels to be used for program origination; and (3) minimum capacity of telecommunications facilities to be provided by the cable operator. Prohibits any licensee, owner, or operator of a television station from providing cable telecommunications within a specified grade contour of the station, unless its system carries all the television stations with a contour that overlaps the cable operating area. Prohibits persons who provide telephone exchange service from providing cable telecommunications in the same operating area, unless the FCC grants permission and there is a sufficient showing that such person will provide significant additional diversity and competition in programming and information.  Directs the FCC to require conditions that minimize anticompetitive practices and foster the purposes and policies of the cable provisions whenever such persons are permitted to provide cable telecommmunications.  Authorizes, notwithstanding such restrictions, persons who provide telephone exchange service in rural areas with low population density to provide cable telecommunications in such areas. Permits States, local governments, or cable franchising authorities to regulate the rates of cable operators only for the provisions of basic service to subscribers. Prohibits such entities from regulating rates if the FCC determines that effective competition already exists. Authorizes petition to the FCC to make such determinations. Authorizes the FCC to ensure that the provision of cable telecommunications will not materially impair the ability of any person to receive broadcast signals which they would otherwise receive. Directs the FCC to establish ceilings for the franchise fees paid by cable system operators. Prohibits any state or local government from preventing a cable operator, who is not a person who also provides telephone exchange service in the same operating area, from offering telecommunications facilities.  Permits certain persons to provide telecommunications facilities free from any regulation by any State, local government, or cable franchising authority.  Prohibits such entities from regulating resale or shared use of telecommunications facilities offered by a cable operator.  Authorizes any person to petition the FCC to obtain access to the telecommunications facilities of a cable operator. Sets forth the findings the FCC must make to grant such petition. States that a cable telecommunications service shall be considered to be subject to effective competition if a reasonably available alternative exists. Provides for the protection of the privacy of a cable subscriber.  States that the Federal criminal code provisions dealing with interceptions of wire communications preempt the privacy provisions of this Act if there is any inconsistency between the provisions. Prohibits any cable operator, channel programmer, or originator of broadband telecommunications from using the cable system to collect personnally identifiable information on a cable subscriber without the written consent of the subscriber.  Permits the collection of such information solely for billing purposes or for monitoring unauthorized receptions of cable telecommunications. Requires such information to be destroyed when it is no longer used for such purposes.  Prohibits the disclosure of such information without the consent of the subscriber or a court order authorizing such disclsosure.  Requires cable operators to notify subscribers of their rights under the privacy provisions of this Act.  Requires each subscriber to have access to all of their personally identifiable information collected and maintained by a cable operator, channel programmer, or originator of broadband telecommunications. Authorizes civil damages for violations of these privacy provisions. Directs the FCC to promote equal employment opportunity by radio stations and cable system operators. Directs the FCC to encourage the introduction of new and additional services by new applicants, existing licensees, or other persons.  Creates a presumption that new services are in the public interest if the FCC finds that such services are technically feasible without causing significant technical degradation to or interference with radio transmissions by other licensees.  Sets forth the manner of filing petitions or applications for providing new services. Prohibits unauthorized interception or reception of broadband telecommunications.  Authorizes temporary or final injunctions to prevent or restrain violations of the provisions covering unauthorized use or publication of communications.  Sets forth the method of computing damages for violations of such provisions.",2025-08-29T19:51:40Z,
97-hr-6159,97,hr,6159,Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-26,1982-08-03,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.,House,"Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]",PA,R,R000277,4,"(Measure passed House, amended) Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982 - Directs the President to establish and direct a coordinated program for the improvement and use of risk analysis within Federal agencies through research, interagency coordination and the development of comparative risk strategies.  Requires the Administrator for Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress a plan which:  (1) reviews the extent, type, and quality of risk analysis presently being carried out within, by, and outside Federal agencies; (2) recommends specific areas for emphasis for research and funding; (3) recommends a coordinating mechanism to transmit and share research results among Federal agencies and other institutions; (4) plans for prototypical risk analysis demonstrations; and (5) recommends methods of increasing public awareness. Requires specified Federal agencies to recommend to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy research that should be done by such agencies.  Directs the National Science Foundation to recommend a program of research to strengthen the basic and applied sciences required to support Federal agencies in utilizing risk analysis methods, including improved data gathering methods.  Requires the Director to coordinate such recommended research programs. Requires specified Federal agencies to undertake a prototypical risk analysis study:  (1) utilizing new developments when available; (2) comparing the risk of alternative courses of action; (3) delineating scientific from policy judgments; (4) identifying limits placed on the analysis due to relevant organizational and statutory constraints; and (5) identifying tradeoffs. Directs the Administrator to transmit a report to Congress summarizing the risk analysis being carried out and making recommendations for future research and legislative changes.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-sres-376,97,sres,376,A resolution to preclude telephone rate increases as a result of the break-up of A.T.&T.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-26,1982-04-26,Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]",PA,R,S000709,0,Expresses the sense of the Senate that the proposed divestiture of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company be examined with a view toward protecting:  (1) telephone users from rate increases; (2) the interests of Bell System shareholders; and (3) the viability of local operating companies. Directs the General Accounting Office to begin a report to Congress on the likely effects of the proposed divestiture.  Calls for the abandonment of the proposed divestiture if the public interest would not be served.,2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
97-hconres-315,97,hconres,315,A concurrent resolution to congratulate radio station WOSU-AM on the anniversary of its sixtieth year of operation.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-22,1982-04-22,Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.,House,"Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]",OH,R,W000781,0,"Extends congressional congratulations to the radio station WOSU-AM, a broadcasting service of the Ohio State University, on its 60th anniversary.",2024-02-06T20:04:02Z,
97-hconres-319,97,hconres,319,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the proposed closure of certain National Weather Service offices.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-22,1982-05-06,"Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.",House,"Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3]",NE,R,S000622,33,"Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should establish standards and procedures, including an opportunity for public comment, before any weather station or weather service office of the National Weather Service is closed or its personnel reduced.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-hr-6129,97,hr,6129,Amplitude Modulated Broadcast Station Experiment Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-21,1982-04-23,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]",OH,D,A000214,10,Amplitude Modulated Broadcast Station Experiment Act of 1982 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission to:  (1) conduct an experiment to test the feasibility of establishing extended broadcasting hours for amplitude modulated broadcast radio stations having only daytime operating licenses; and (2) report the results of the experiment to Congress.,2025-08-29T19:49:42Z,
97-hr-6101,97,hr,6101,"A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to permit the transportation, mailing, and broadcasting of advertising, information, and materials concerning lotteries authorized by law and conducted by a nonprofit organization, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-06,1982-04-08,Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.,House,"Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5]",NY,R,M000458,0,Amends the Federal criminal code to permit the transportation or mailing of materials concerning lotteries conducted by nonprofit organizations in accordance with State law.,2023-05-11T13:10:27Z,
97-s-2349,97,s,2349,National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-01,1982-05-28,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 649.,Senate,"Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]",UT,R,H000338,0,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendments, S. Rept. 97-457) National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for FY 1983 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) Antarctic research programs; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Makes specified funds available for research to aid the handicapped and research in the economic, behavioral, and social sciences. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be used for consultation or expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds among categories. Requires the Director of the Foundation to give the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days notice of any transfers in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized. Provides that written notice of no objections from the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources will permit an immediate transfer of funds. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the National Science Board to render periodic rather than annual reports to the President on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States. Repeals the requirement that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Deletes the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Repeals the prohibition against a Foundation employee's registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and made in connection with official duties. Authorizes the National Science Board to establish a Special Commission on Pre-College Education in Science, Mathematics, and Technology. Requires the Commission to make recommendations to the Foundation and to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House by June 30, 1983.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
97-s-2355,97,s,2355,Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-01,1983-01-03,Became Public Law No: 97-410.,Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,3,"(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment) Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish regulations to ensure reasonable access to telephone service by persons with impaired hearing. Directs the FCC to require that essential telephones provide internal means for effective use with specially designed hearing aids. Defines ""essential telephones"" to mean only coin operated telephones, emergency telephones, and other telephones frequently needed by persons using hearing aids.  Directs the FCC to establish the necessary technical standards. Directs the FCC to establish the labeling requirements necessary to provide adequate information for consumers on the compatibility between telephones and hearing aids.  Directs the FCC to consider in rulemaking decisions the costs and benefits to all telephone users, including those with and without hearing impairments.  Directs the FCC to ensure that regulations adopted to implement this Act do not impair development of improved technology. Requires the rules and regulations required by this Act to be completed within one year after enactment.  Directs the FCC to review such rules and regulations periodically. Permits common carriers or connecting carriers to provide specialized terminal equipment needed by persons with hearing, speech, vision, or mobility impairments. Permits such carriers to recover in its tariffs for regulated service the costs for such equipment not charged to users of the equipment. Directs the FCC to delegate to each State commission the authority to enforce the FCC regulations on telephone service for the hearing impaired. Amends the Public Broadcasting Amendments Act of 1981 to change the length of the terms of new members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to ensure that the political balance of the Board is retained. Amends the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to delete the requirement that 50 percent of all new stock issued by the Communications Satellite Corporation must be reserved for purchase by authorized communications carriers.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-s-2356,97,s,2356,High Technology Trade Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-04-01,1982-04-13,Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department.,Senate,"Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]",CO,D,H000287,6,"High Technology Trade Act of 1982 - Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements to obtain the maximum openness with respect to international trade in high technology and to strengthen the international trading system.  Lists policies that may be included in such agreements. Authorizes the President to:  (1) proclaim changes in tariffs on high technology products; and (2) use procedures contained in the Trade Act of 1974 to change U.S. laws in order to carry out such agreements. Directs the President to determine whether certain key countries are providing national treatment for U.S. exports of high technology products and U.S. investments in high technology industries.  Directs the President to enter into consultations with countries that the President determines are not providing national treatment.  Directs the President to consider taking other appropriate actions if the consultations are not effective. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to Congress on:  (1) the extent to which a key country uses industrial policies or measures which significantly distort international trade or investment and which have or may have a substantial adverse effect on the U.S. high technology industry; and (2) the steps which the President is taking or proposes to take to remedy such adverse effects.  Sets forth the scope of the analysis to be included in such report. Directs the President to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate or offset the adverse effects of foreign industrial practices that:  (1) significantly distort international trade or investment harmful to the U.S. high technology industry; or (2) may result in sales of articles at less than fair market value in the United States or subsidization of articles imported into the United States and cause, or threaten to cause, material injury to any U.S. high technology industry. Directs the Secretary to establish a mechanism to analyze high technology trade and investment patterns in key countries, to evaluate competitive opportunities offered in foreign markets, and to further the objectives of this Act.  Directs the USTR and the Secretary, after consultation with the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to the President on the foreign trade practices listed in such report which:  (1) violate U.S. international agreements; or (2) are unjustifiable and a burden on U.S. high technology products, services, or investments.  Directs the President to consider what action may be taken to reduce or eliminate such measures. Directs the Secretary and the USTR to establish a High Technology Industry Advisory Committee and to consult with the Committee on actions under this Act relating to:  (1) preparing negotiating positions; (2) concluding agreements; (3) imposing restrictions; or (4) monitoring the results of any such agreement or restriction.",2025-08-29T19:51:32Z,
97-hr-6007,97,hr,6007,"Weather Modification Research, Development, and Policy Act of 1982","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-31,1982-04-08,"Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.",House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]",CA,D,B000918,4,"Weather Modification Research, Development, and Policy Act of 1982 - Establishes a national weather modification management program, including: (1) a subprogram for basic atmospheric research, utilizing relevant elements of the national climate program; (2) a subprogram for applied research and demonstration experiments, focussing on unresolved questions concerning techniques of precipitation augmentation or reduction, safety and efficacy, and techniques of measuring cloud and storm parameters; (3) cooperative efforts between the Federal Government, the private sector, State and foreign governments, and international organizations; (4) a subprogram for weather modification regulation and international protocol; (5) a subprogram for developing and utilizing sound management practices for conducting weather modification activities; (6) studies on unintentional weather modification caused by society's use of land, water, and energy; (7) studies on the economic, environmental, legal, and societal effects from weather modification; (8) a procedure for reporting weather modification activities in the United States; (9) a periodic assessment of the need for Federal regulation of weather modification; and (10) a five-year plan for the management of Federal research and development efforts in weather modification. Requires the President to appoint a Director to be the principal Federal officer responsible for planning and administering the Program, work with the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Weather Modification, seek independent advice, consult and cooperate with the States and encourage cooperation with other nations in the exchange of information and participate in international activities. Directs the President to establish and maintain a Federal Interagency Coordinating Committee on Weather Modification to consist of representatives from the Federal departments and agencies involved in the program. Requires each such department or agency with program duties and responsibilities to utilize the expertise and resources of universities, private interests, and State and local governments, ensure that each Federal weather modification project includes an environmental impact statement, and assist in the preparation of the annual report. Requires persons with primary supervisory responsibility for conducting any weather modification activity in the United States to prepare and maintain daily records for submission to the Director in a prescribed format.  Directs the Director to maintain and make available to the public a record of all reported weather modification activities in the United States.  Establishes civil penalties for violations of the recordkeeping requirements. Directs the Committee to prepare and submit annually to the President and the authorizing committees of Congress a report on the activities conducted pursuant to this Act. Permits any Federal department or agency to enter into contracts or make grants to carry out the purpose of this Act.  States that such contracts and grants may be: (1) up to 50 percent of the total annual cost of the project or activity to a State or local government; and (2) up to 100 percent of the total annual cost to any other entity.  Sets forth the terms and conditions for such contracts or grants, including the recordkeeping requirements. Repeals a previous Act which required the reporting of weather modification activities to the Federal Government. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1985.",2025-08-29T19:49:43Z,
97-hr-5991,97,hr,5991,National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1982 and 1983,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-30,1982-04-02,Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.,House,"Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]",PA,D,W000044,1,"National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1982 and 1983 - Title I: Authorization of Funds for Fiscal Year 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for FY 1982 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) U.S. Antarctic Program; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) cross- directorate programs; (9) program development and management; (10) science and engineering education; and (11) modernization of research equipment and facilities. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Title II: Authorization of Funds for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) U.S. Antarctic Program; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Specifies amounts for research to aid the handicapped, the National Research Opportunity Grant Program, and research instrumentation. Prohibits the use of funds for U.S. support of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Vienna, Austria if the President determines that participation is contrary to national security interests. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Title III: Availability of Funds and Other Functions - Requires the ratio of individual program appropriations to total appropriations be the same as the ratio of individual program authorizations to total authorizations. Permits the transfer of funds among categories exceeding ten percent of the authorized amount of a category if the chairmen of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources each write the Director of the Foundation that there is no objection to the transfer or 30 days have passed after such committees were notified of the proposed transfer. Repeals the requirement that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Title IV: Directorate for Science and Engineering Education - Names the Directorate for Science and Engineering Education as a permanent organizational entity of the Foundation. Requires that the appropriate committees of Congress be given 30 days notice of any proposed changes in the functions or organization of the Directorate.",2025-08-29T19:49:43Z,
97-s-2283,97,s,2283,High Technology Trade Negotiations Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-25,1982-03-31,"Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission, Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department.",Senate,"Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]",OH,D,G000236,2,"High Technology Trade Negotiations Act of 1982 - Directs the President to negotiate with foreign governments and instrumentalities to obtain and preserve the maximum openness of international trade and investment in high technology goods and services. Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral and multilateral agreements to achieve such openness. Authorizes the President, in order to carry out an agreement concluded under this Act, to:  (1) proclaim the necessary modification or continuance of any existing duty free or excise treatment, or the necessary additional duties; and (2) use the procedures contained in the sections of the Trade Act of 1974 dealing with nontariff trade barriers if changes in U.S. law are needed. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a method to monitor high technology trade and investment in foreign markets, to evaluate the openness of trade and investment opportunities in these markets, and to further the objectives of this Act. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the President and to Congress on the results of the monitoring.",2025-08-29T19:51:32Z,
97-hr-5949,97,hr,5949,Cable Copyright and Signal Carriage Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-24,1982-12-03,Committees on Commerce; Judiciary. Joint hearings held.,House,"Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2]",WI,D,K000020,1,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #374 (347-53)) Cable Copyright and Signal Carriage Act of 1982 - Title I:  Amendments to Title 17, United States Code - Amends the copyright law to conform with amendments to the Communications Act of 1934 made in title II of this Act concerning secondary transmissions.  Makes actionable as an act of copyright infringement the willful or repeated secondary transmission to the public by a cable system of a primary transmission made by a broadcast station where the system fails to delete series program packages and feature films in which a broadcasting station has exclusive broadcast exhibition rights. Modifies the royalty fee schedule for secondary transmissions to exempt any cable system which carries no distant signal equivalents or fraction thereof. Redefines ""local service area of a primary transmitter"" to make a distinction between full service television broadcast stations and other stations and services. Makes any secondary transmission by a cable system actionable as an infringement of copyright unless the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) determines such transmission was due to a technical error or factors beyond the control of the system. Permits the Copyright Royalty Tribunal, rather than the FCC, to consider specified factors in adjusting copyright royalty rates for secondary transmissions, including the impact of the deletion of nonnetwork television programming caused by the syndicated exclusivity provisions codified by title II of this Act. Provides for distribution of a portion of royalty fees from secondary transmissions to copyright owners of aural signals as specified. Permits petitions for the adjustment of royalty rates for inflation or deflation to be filed during 1983, rather than 1985, and in every subsequent third, rather than fifth, year. Sets forth the effective dates for provisions of this Act, with a delay of the programming syndicated exclusivity protections depending upon a cable system's location within the major television markets. Title II:  Amendments to the Communications Act of 1934 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the FCC to require the carriage of television broadcasting stations by cable television systems.  Excludes:  (1) any broadcasting station which operates on a channel not listed in the Commission's table of allotments; (2) any direct broadcast satellite service; (3) a station in the multipoint distribution service; or (4) any other radio communication service intended for direct reception by members of the public.  Sets forth the obligation of a cable television system to carry noncommercial educational stations based upon the number of activated channels and the percentage of program duplication.  Requires a system to carry a nonentertainment commercial station located within 35 miles of the system, as specified. Provides for the deletion of stations as specified.  Permits systems with 12 or fewer activated channels to elect not to carry any television broadcasting station which transmits subscription television broadcast programs. Directs the Commission to require cable television systems to delete the simultaneously duplicating network television programming of lower priority television signals, depending upon the location of stations in differing standard time zones. Sets forth the exclusivity rules requiring a cable television station to delete certain syndicated television programming (including series program packages and feature films) broadcast by any commercial television station ineligible for mandatory carriage. Title III: Sports Programming - Makes an act of infringement the secondary transmission of a primary transmission consisting of a nonnetwork television broadcast licensed for local distribution only of an intercollegiate football game. Title IV:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Expands the exemption from infringement of copyright for secondary transmissions to guests or residents of private lodgings to include transmissions received by means of the direct reception of a free space radio wave in addition to transmissions made within the local service area of the station. Eliminates the requirement that the notice of identity and address of persons operating the secondary transmission service be reported to the Copyright Office. Eliminates the requirement that a cable system automatically give detailed information concerning number of channels and subscribers and other data in the semi-annual report deposited with the Register of Copyrights. Permits regulations relating to the calculation of royalty fees to take into account such secondary transmission made to a limited number of subscribers or carried on a tier other than the initial tier of service.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
97-s-2271,97,s,2271,National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-24,1982-10-06,Became Public Law No: 97-286.,Senate,"Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]",OR,R,P000009,1,"(Senate agreed to House amendments with amendment) National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 -  Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including:  (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Core Research Program for Innovation and Productivity; (5) Technical Competence Fund; (6) Fire Research Center; and (7) central technical support.  Eliminates the floor on the funds allocation for the Office of Weights and Measures. Mandates a minimum allocation for Metals Processing. Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur. Authorizes additional appropriations for:  (1) National Technical Information Service activities; (2) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (3) necessary salary adjustments. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to charge other agencies for services the Bureau performs at their request.  Permits the waiver of such charge as specified.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-s-2272,97,s,2272,Technical Information Clearinghouse Fund Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-24,1982-05-03,Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]",OR,R,P000009,1,"Technical Information Clearinghouse Fund Act of 1982 - Amends provisions relating to the dissemination of technical, scientific, and engineering information to establish in the Treasury the Technical Information Clearinghouse Fund. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to use the Fund as a revolving fund to carry out the activities necessary to make the results of technological research and development more readily available to industry and business.  Lists the sources of the Fund's deposits.  Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-29T19:51:29Z,
97-hr-5890,97,hr,5890,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1983","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-18,1982-10-15,Became Public Law No: 97-324.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,0,"(Conference report filed in House, H.Rept. 97-897) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1983 - Title I:  Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management for FY 1983. Permits appropriations for research and development to be used for any items of a capital nature (other than acquisition of land) which may be required at locations other than NASA installations for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit institutions of higher education, or to nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is the conduct of scientific research, for purchase or construction of additional research facilities. Requires the Administrator to notify the appropriate committees of Congress whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount.  Permits funds appropriated for research and development or for construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits the funds for construction of any of specified facilities: (1) in the discretion of the NASA Administrator, to be varied upward ten percent; or (2) following a report by the Administrator to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the circumstances of such action, to be varied upward 25 percent to meet unusual cost variations.  Limits the total cost of all construction work to the total of the amounts  specified. Permits one-half of one percent of the funds appropriated for research and development to be transferred to the ""Construction of facilities"" appropriation.  Authorizes the expenditure of such funds, together with an additional $10,000,000, to construct, expand, or modify laboratories and other installations.  Requires the Administrator to notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the specific nature, cost, and reasons for such construction 30 days before expending funds.  Permits each committee to provide the Administrator with a written waiver of such period. Prohibits the expenditure of appropriations for deleted programs or programs in excess of the amount authorized, unless they have been presented to the appropriate committee for a period of 30 days. Expresses the sense of Congress that consideration should be given to the geographical distribution of research funds. Directs the Administrator to charge the Department of Defense for payloads placed in orbit by the Space Shuttle after FY 1984. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ensure the performance of the requirements of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 during FY 1984.  Requires the Director to reserve funds for the United States Fire Administration. Title II:  Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to:  (1) plan for the management and operation of a civil land remote sensing satellite system transferred from NASA; (2) provide for user fees; and (3) plan for the transfer of such systems to the private sector.  Directs the Secretary to conduct feasibility studies for such transfer and report to Congress on them by February 1, 1983. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the transfer of such systems to the private sectors until the appropriate committees of Congress are given 30 days notice of such action.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-hr-5842,97,hr,5842,National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1982 and 1983,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-16,1982-05-21,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 586.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,0,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #85 (282-111)) National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1982 and 1983 - Title I:  Authorization of Funds for Fiscal Year 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for FY 1982 for the following categories:  (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavorial, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) U.S. Antarctic Program; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) cross-directorate programs; (9) program development and management; (10) science and engineering education; and (11) modernization of research equipment and facilities. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Title II:  Authorization of Funds for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the following categories; (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) U.S. Antarctic Program; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Denies authorization of any funds for United States support of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Vienna, Austria, providing the President determines that participation in the Institute is contrary to national security interests. Specifies amounts for research to aid the handicapped, the National Research Opportunity Grant Program, and research instrumentation. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Title III:  Availability of Funds and Other Functions - Requires that the ratio of individual program appropriations to total appropriations be the same as the ratio of individual program authorizations to total authorizations. Permits the transfer of funds among categories exceeding ten percent of the authorized amount of a category if either of the chairmen of the House Committee on Science and Technology or of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources writes the Director of the Foundation that there is no objection to the transfer or 30 days have passed after such committees were notified of the proposed transfer. Repeals the requirements that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Deletes the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Repeals the prohibition against a Foundation employee's registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and is made in connection with official duties. Title IV:  Directorate for Science and Engineering Education - Names the Directorate for Science and Engineering Education as a permanent organizational entity of the Foundation.  Requires that the appropriate committees of Congress be given 30 days notice of any proposed changes in the functions or organization of the Directorate.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-s-2181,97,s,2181,"A bill relating to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-09,1982-06-09,Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.,Senate,"Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ]",AZ,R,G000267,5,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes appropriations for the administration of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for FY 1983. Directs the Administration to conduct a study of the long range telecommunications and information goals, policies, and strategies of the United States.  Directs the Administration to review the manner by which the United States develops its telecommunications and information policy. Directs the Secretary of State to select representatives from Federal agencies and from the private sector to represent the United States at international telecommunications conferences. Exempts representatives from the private sector from certain conflicts of interest provisions of the Criminal Code.  Requires all such representatives to maintain financial disclosure statements with the Department of State.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-hr-5748,97,hr,5748,National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1983 and 1984,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-08,1982-03-10,See H.R. 5842.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,0,"National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1983 and 1984 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for FY 1984.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the following categories:  (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling program; (6) Antarctic research programs; (7) scientific, technological and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be used for consultation or expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds among categories. Requires the Director of the Foundation to give the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days notice of any transfers in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized. Provides that written notice of no objection from the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources permits an immediate transfer of funds. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the National Science Board to render periodic rather than annual reports to the President on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States. Repeals the requirement that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Deletes the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Repeals the prohibition against a Foundation employee's registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and made in connection with official duties.",2025-08-29T19:49:38Z,
97-hr-5752,97,hr,5752,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to make certain revisions in procedures applicable to the renewal of broadcasting station licenses.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-08,1982-03-12,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2]",WA,D,S001115,29,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a broadcast station license renewal application if the licensee has operated the station during the most recent license period:  (1) in a manner which serves the public interest; and (2) without serious violations of related regulations or treaties. Directs the FCC to deny a renewal application and to consider applications for a construction permit for that station if the FCC determines that a broadcast station licensee has not met the requirements for license renewal.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-5725,97,hr,5725,National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 and 1984,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-04,1982-03-05,Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,0,"National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 and 1984 - Authorizes appropriations for the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for FY 1983 and 1984, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) central technical support; (4) the National Technical Information Service; and (5) salary adjustments.",2025-08-29T19:49:38Z,
97-hr-5726,97,hr,5726,National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-04,1982-05-19,Other Measure S.2271 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,1,"(Measure passed House, amended,) National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including:  (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Core Research Program for Innovation and Productivity; (5) Technical Competence Fund; (6) Fire Research Center; and (7) central technical support. Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur. Authorizes additional appropriations for:  (1) National Technical Information Service activities; (2) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (3) necessary salary adjustments. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to charge other agencies for services the Bureau perfoms at their request.  Permits the waiver of such charge as specified.",2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-s-2172,97,s,2172,Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-03-04,1982-08-10,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 746.,Senate,"Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ]",AZ,R,G000267,4,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 97-518) Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set forth provisions governing cable telecommunications. Grants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) jurisdiction over broadband telecommunications in accordance with this Act and other applicable laws. Grants State and local governments the authority to award cable franchises within their jurisdictions in accordance with this Act. Prohibits any Federal agency from prohibiting any person from owning cable systems by reason of that person's ownership of other media interests. Excludes from such prohibition:  (1) regulation by the Federal antitrust laws; (2) FCC regulation of foreign persons to ensure reciprocal market access for U.S. cable enterprises in foreign markets; and (3) the prohibition against State or local agencies acquiring an ownership interest in a cable system at less than fair market value or controlling a cable system's programming. Prohibits any State or local agency from prohibiting any person from owning cable systems by reason of that person's ownership of other media interests. Requires cable systems with 20 or more television broadcast channels to set aside:  (1) ten percent of such channels for use by public, educational, and governmental channel programmers; and (2) ten percent of such channels for use by other channel programmers. Requires the channels to be set aside until the FCC determines that there are reasonably available alternatives for providing programming service in a particular geographic area or market. Sets forth the criteria for determining whether there are reasonably available alternatives in the relevant area or market. Authorizes the franchisor to establish rules for the use of the channels set aside for use by public, educational, and governmental channel programmers. Authorizes the cable system operator to establish rules for the use of the channels set aside for use by other channel programmers. Authorizes the cable system operator to combine public, educational, governmental, and other channel programming on one or more channels until there is a demand for each channel full time for its designated use. Declares that it is not necessary to modify a cable franchise agreement which was made before March 4, 1982, and which sets aside more than ten percent of its channels for public, educational, governmental, and other channel programming. Authorizes each State or local government, agency, or franchising authority to fix the rates charged for basic cable services. Prohibits Federal, State, or local regulation of the provision of or nature of:  (1) cable services offered over a cable system; and (2) telecommunications facilities or services, other than telephone service, offered by or over a cable system. Directs the FCC to establish a reasonable ceiling for the franchise fees charged by a State or local government, agency, or franchising authority. Requires the ceilings to permit only the recovery of the cost of regulating the cable system.  Authorizes the FCC to waive the ceilings if the reasonable cost of regulation exceeds the ceiling and the waiver will not interfere with Federal policies. Requires franchisors to permit renewal or extension of a cable system operator's franchise if: (1) the operator has substantially complied with the material terms of such franchise; (2) the operator's qualifications have not materially changed; and (3) the services and facilities provided by the operator meet the community needs. Prohibits unauthorized interception or receipt of broadband telecommunications. Prohibits disclosure of any personally identifiable information with respect to the cable subscriber or to the services provided the subscriber, except pursuant to court order or prior written consent of the subscriber.  Authorizes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the cable subscriber's privacy. Prohibits any cable operator, channel programmer, or originator of broadband telecommunications from using the cable system to collect personnally identifiable information on a cable subscriber without the written consent of the subscriber.  Permits the collection of such information solely for billing purposes or for monitoring unauthorized receptions of cable telecommunications.  Requires such information to be destroyed when it is no longer used for such purposes.  Prohibits the disclosure of such information without the consent of the subscriber or a court order authorizing such disclosure.  Requires cable operators to notify subscribers of their rights under the privacy provisions of this Act.  Requires each subscriber to have access to all of their personally identifiable information collected and maintained by a cable operator, channel programmer, or originator of broadband telecommunications. Authorizes civil damages for violations of these privacy provisions. States that cable operators have no liability for programs on public, educational, governmental, or leased channels or for programs originated by a channel programmer that is not affiliated with the cable system operator. Directs the FCC to encourage the introduction of new and additional services by new applicants, existing licensees, or other persons.  Creates a presumption that new services are in the public interest if the FCC finds that such services are technically feasible without causing significant technical degradation to or interference with radio transmissions by other licensees.  Sets forth the manner of filing petitions or applications for providing new services.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-hr-5584,97,hr,5584,Communication Act Amendments of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-24,1982-03-01,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10]",NC,R,B000966,14,"Communications Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to state that participation by one or more Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in any international conference shall not be considered an FCC meeting or a panel of Commissioners for any purpose. Deletes the provision relating to the allocation of broadcasting facilities by the FCC. Authorizes the FCC to choose to require a full hearing on license applications or to require evidence in any other form that will give all interested parties a chance to be heard. Requires the FCC to grant renewal of a radio or television broadcaster's license unless the licensee acted in such serious disregard for the Communications Act and the FCC's policies that denial of the license is justified. Denies the FCC the authority to consider the application of any person other than the licensee for the television or radio broadcast facilities for which license renewal is sought.  Makes such denial inapplicable for any renewal application filed before January 26, 1982. Repeals the antitrust provisions of the Communications Act. Prohibits the FCC from requiring radio or television broadcast station licensees to:  (1) provide certain programs;  (2) adhere to a particular programming format;  (3) ascertain the interests of their service areas;  (4) restrict their commercials;  and (5) maintain or make publicly available program logs of the station. Requires an efficiently operating radio on U.S. passenger and cargo ships above a certain size and on all U.S. and foreign ships leaving for a sea voyage. Requires such radio to meet either treaty requirements or FCC regulations. Repeals specified provisions dealing with ship radios and radio operators. Prohibits all U.S. ships carrying more than six passengers for hire from being navigated in the open sea or any U.S. tidewater unless equipped with efficient radio equipment.  (Current law exempts certain ships.) Increases from $2,000 to $100,000 the limit on the amount of forfeiture penalty applicable to specified violations of the Communications Act or of the criminal code.",2025-08-29T19:49:32Z,
97-hr-5585,97,hr,5585,Broadcast Regulation Reform Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-24,1982-03-01,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10]",NC,R,B000966,4,"Broadcast Regulation Reform Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to revise the authority of the Federal Communications Commmission (FCC) to revoke a station license or construction permit.  Repeals the FCC's authority to revoke a license or permit because of conditions coming to the attention of the FCC that would warrant refusing to grant the original application.  Repeals the FCC's authority to suspend a license for broadcasting obscene language.  Repeals the FCC's authority to revoke a license, issue a cease and desist order, or order forfeiture penalties against broadcast stations that have:  (1) broadcast lottery information;  (2) committed fraud; or (3) broadcast obscene language. Repeals the equal time provisions of the Communications Act. Denies the FCC any power of censorship over the content of communications. Denies the FCC the authority to require an opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on any issue (repeals the fairness doctrine).",2025-08-29T19:49:32Z,
97-hr-5591,97,hr,5591,Candidate Equal Time Broadcasting Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-24,1982-03-01,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]",CA,R,D000435,0,Candidate Equal Time Broadcasting Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that an individual shall be considered a candidate for Federal office for purposes of the equal time provisions whenever such individual is treated as a candidate under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Requires the Federal Communications Commission to notify licensees located in the election jurisdiction of any finding that an individual shall be treated as an election candidate.,2025-08-29T19:49:32Z,
97-s-2136,97,s,2136,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-24,1982-02-24,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,1,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set fines and prison terms for persons who utter or distribute obscene, indecent, or profane material on television.",2025-07-21T19:32:26Z,
97-hr-5579,97,hr,5579,High Technology Trade Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-23,1982-07-26,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7]",FL,D,G000153,10,"High Technology Trade Act of 1982 - Directs the President to negotiate with foreign governments and instrumentalities to obtain substantially equivalent competitive opportunities through maximum openness of trade and investment. Requires such negotiations to include, to the maximum extent possible, the major developed countries and the newly industrialized countries. Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral and multilateral agreements to achieve the objectives of this Act, including commitments to monitor compliance. Sets forth commitments included in providing substantially equivalent competitive opportunities through maximum openness of trade and investment. Authorizes the President, in order to carry out an agreement under this Act, to proclaim tariff changes and to use procedures contained in the Trade Act of 1974 if changes in U.S. law are required. Authorizes the President to enter into an agreement under this Act even if the President determines that U.S. firms would not promptly receive substantially competitive trade and/or investment opportunities.  Makes such an agreement subject to specified conditions. Requires the President to report to Congress on whether the major developed countries and the newly industrialized countries have taken sufficient actions to provide substantially equivalent competitive opportunities for U.S. high technology exports and investments.  Provides for consultations if such actions have not been taken.  Authorizes the President to establish substantially equivalent competitive opportunities if consultations do not establish such opportunities. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report annually to Congress on:  (1) the extent to which any major developed country or advanced developing country utilizes industrial policies or measures that distort international trade and that have significant adverse effects on the U.S. high technology industry;  and (2) the measures the United States is taking to remedy such adverse effects.  Sets forth material to be analyzed in such report. Directs the President to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate foreign industrial policies which:  (1) significantly distort international trade or investment to the detriment of any U.S. high technology industry;  and (2) may result in sales of articles at less than fair value in the U.S. market or subsidization of imports and cause material injury to any U.S. high technology industry. Authorizes the President to negotiate agreements providing for the expansion of product categories or to take unilateral action to prevent the distorting effects of restrictions at one level of trade on the trade patterns at another level. Directs the Secretary to analyze high technology trade and investment patterns, to evaluate the equivalency of competitive opportunities, and to further the objectives of this Act.  Directs the Secretary to report annually to the President on such analysis. Directs the President to report annually to Congress on the measures contained in the Secretary's report that the President considers to be a violation of international agreements or which are otherwise unjustifiable and a burden on U.S. commerce. Directs the Secretary and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to establish a High Technology Industry Advisory Committee.  Requires the USTR and the Secretary to consult with the Committee on negotiating positions, concluding agreements, imposing restrictions under this Act, and monitoring the results of any such agreement or restriction. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to add to the actions the President may take to enforce U.S. trade rights and respond to foreign trade practices.  Authorizes the President to impose restrictions on direct investment by foreigners in the United States and on access by foreigners to joint research and development activities in the United States.",2025-08-29T19:49:32Z,
97-s-2094,97,s,2094,Reciprocal Trade and Investment Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-10,1982-06-30,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 695.,Senate,"Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]",MO,R,D000030,31,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Finance with amendment, S. Rept. 97-483) Reciprocal Trade and Investment Act of 1982 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to set forth provisions dealing with foreign trade barriers. Directs the United States Trade Representative, (USTR) through the interagency trade organization established pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, to identify, analyze, and estimate the impact of practices that constitute significant barriers to or distortions of: (1) U.S. exports of goods or services; and (2) foreign direct investment by U.S. persons, especially if it has implications for trade in goods or services.  Sets forth factors to be considered by the USTR in such analysis.  Directs the USTR to update the analysis annually. Directs the USTR to submit the analysis to the appropriate congressional committees.  Requires the report to include any action taken to eliminate such trade barriers.  Directs the USTR to consult with Congress on trade policy priorities.  Directs Federal agencies to furnish information and other assistance to prepare such analysis. Authorizes the President to respond to a foreign entity's unfair trade practices by taking action with respect to any goods or sector of such entity without regard to whether the goods or sector were involved in the unfair trade practice.  (Current law provides that the President may take action against the products or services of the foreign entity.) Authorizes the President to propose legislation to protect U.S. trade rights or to eliminate unfair trade practices.  Requires such legislative proposals to be given priority treatment. Requires a summary of a petition for a trade investigation by the USTR to be published in the Federal Register (currently, the entire petition must be published) if the USTR decides to begin an investigation with respect to the issues raised by the petition. Authorizes the USTR to initiate an investigation in order to advise the President concerning the exercise of the President's authority to take action against unfair trade practices.  Directs the USTR to consult with the appropriate congressional committees before beginning such an investigation. Authorizes the USTR to delay for up to 90 days any request for consultation by a foreign entity concerning a petition for investigation into unfair trade practices.  Directs the USTR to publish notice of the delay in the Federal Register and to report to Congress the reasons for the delay. Changes the definition of ""commerce"" for purposes of foreign trade investigations  to include:  (1) services associated with international trade, whether or not related to specific goods (currently products); and (2) foreign direct investment by U.S. persons with implications for trade in goods or services.  Defines ""unreasonable"", ""unjustifiable,"" ""discriminatory"" for purposes of such investigations. Prohibits making information which the USTR has received in a trade investigation available to the public, if:  (1) the person who provided the information makes a specified certification; (2) the USTR determines that such certification is well-founded; and (3) the person providing the information provides an adequate nonconfidential summary.  Authorizes the USTR to use the information in trade investigations or to make it available to the public in a form which cannot identify the person providing the information. Sets forth the principal U.S. negotiating objectives with respect to trade in services, foreign direct investment, and high technology products. Directs the USTR to develop and coordinate the implementation of U.S. policies concerning trade in services.  Requires Federal agencies responsible for regulating any service sector industry to advise and work with the USTR concerning:  (1) the treatment afforded U.S. services sector interest in foreign markets; or (2) allegations of unfair practices by foreign governments or companies in a service sector.  Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish a service industries development program.  Sets forth the goals of the program. Expresses the policy of the Congress that the President shall:  (1) consult with State governments on trade policy issues affecting the regulatory authority on non-Federal governments or their procurement of goods and services; and (2) establish one or more intergovernmental policy advisory committee on trade. Authorizes the President to establish policy advisory committees representing non-Federal governmental interests to provide policy advice on trade negotiating objectives, bargaining positions, and the implementation of trade agreements. Authorizes the President to negotiate to reduce trade barriers in foreign direct investment by U.S. persons especially if such investment has implications for trade in goods and services. Authorizes the President to enter into agreements concerning high technology industries. Requires the Department of Commerce to submit a report to Congress analyzing factors not addressed by this Act which significantly affect the competitiveness of U.S. high technology industries and which have a potential for high sales growth in world markets. Authorizes the President to modify the existing duty treatment or impose additional duties on specified items in order to carry out an agreement on high technology industries.  Directs the President to exercise such authority only with respect to such items.  Terminates such authority five years after enactment of this Act.",2025-01-03T20:55:44Z,
97-hr-5483,97,hr,5483,"A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that the American Telephone and Telegraph Company shall not be divested of its ownership of any local telephone company, or of its holdings in any telecommunications manufacturing or research operations, for a period of 2 years.","Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-09,1982-02-10,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Bailey, Donald A. [D-PA-21]",PA,D,B000037,1,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit, for a two year period, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) from being divested of any of the interest it holds in a local telephone exchange company or in a telecommunications manufacturing or research firm. Requires AT&T to submit a divestiture plan to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) if AT&T seeks divestiture after the two year period. Requires the FCC to issue an order approving or disapproving the plan within 60 days after it is submitted.  Requires any order approving such a plan to be submitted to Congress.  Permits such an order to become effective only if Congress adopts a concurrent resolution approving the order within 30 days of its submission.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-sres-314,97,sres,314,A resolution to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Authur M. Bueche.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-08,1982-02-08,"Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.",Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,5,Expresses the appreciation of the Senate to Doctor Arthur M. Bueche for his scientific and engineering contributions to society.,2023-05-11T13:12:57Z,
97-hr-5421,97,hr,5421,National Telecommunications Consumers Board Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-02,1982-02-09,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]",OH,D,M001044,6,"National Telecommunications Consumers Board Act - Expresses the intent of Congress that the effective representation of U.S. residential telephone consumers before public forums shall be accomplished by the creation of a private nonprofit Corporation which shall represent solely the interests of residential telephone consumers before such forums. Divides the United States into 15 districts for purposes of this Act. Permits the districts to be amended. Authorizes the creation of a nonprofit residential telecommunications consumer Corporation.  Sets forth the membership, duties, powers, and rights of the Corporation. Requires each regulatory agency to notify the Corporation of each of its proceedings unless it reasonably determines that the proceedings will not affect the interests of residential telephone consumers.  Sets forth the rights of the Corporation to participate in such proceedings. Sets forth the methods of funding the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to furnish each U.S. exchange or interexchange carrier with materials explaining the Corporation and explaining how consumers can contribute to it. Requires the carriers to include such materials with customer billing to its residential telephone consumers. Creates the National Telecommunications Consumers Board Account in each carriers' system of accounts to contain contributions to the Corporation.  Requires the carriers to transfer to the Corporation each month the contents of the Account and the names of contributors. Requires the Corporation to reimburse the carriers for reasonable costs incurred in excess of the carriers' normal costs.  Sets forth the methods of settling disputes between the Corporation and the carriers. Prohibits the carriers from penalizing contributors to the Corporation or from hindering the Corporation's collection of contributions.  Sets fines and imprisonment penalties for violating such prohibitions.  Requires the list of contributors to be kept confidential unless the Corporation determines the list will be used to conduct Corporation business and gives written permission to use the list. Requires Members of Congress to appoint an Interim Board of Directors of the Corporation to serve until the first elected directors are installed in office. Sets forth the qualifications of and the method of electing the Corporation's board of directors.  Provides for removal of directors after the filing of a petition of no confidence. Sets forth general provisions covering the composition, duties, and methods of electing members of the Board and officers of the Corporation. Requires an annual meeting of the membership of the Corporation.  Prohibits specified corrupt practices and conflicts of interest.",2025-08-29T19:49:33Z,
97-hr-5427,97,hr,5427,Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-02-02,1982-12-10,"Motion to table the motion to postpone until January 2, 1983 the motion to proceed agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-10. Record Vote No: 400.",House,"Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]",WI,D,Z000001,0,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 97-544) Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to authorize the Board to provide for radio broadcasts to Cuba. Makes providing accurate information to Cuba a purpose of such Act. Authorizes using a specified radio station and frequency for radio broadcasting to Cuba.  Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to select a radio frequency which meets specified criteria.  Directs the Assistant Secretary to consider all possible radio frequencies and bands. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to carry out this Act.  Earmarks a specified amount of such funds for administrative expenses of the Board.  Authorizes other Federal agencies to assist the Board in carrying out this Act. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should try to settle U.S. claims against Cuba arising from Cuban interference with broadcasting in the United States.  Authorizes the FCC to instruct the Board to compensate U.S. radio and television broadcasting station licensees for the expense of mitigating the effects of Cuban interference.  Authorizes the FCC to:  (1) establish criteria to evaluate the financial claims of affected licensees; (2) establish limits on reimbursable expenses; (3) prorate Cuba's share in situations involving multiple interference sources; and (4) require affected licensees to revert to original station parameters without further compensation when Cuban interference ends. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a task force to:  (1) analyze the level of Cuban interference experienced by U.S. broadcasters; and (2) try to find a solution. Requires that the board of directors of any corporation established to provide radio broadcasting to Cuba shall consist only of members of the board of directors of the Board for International Broadcasting.  Requires such board of directors to make all major policy decisions governing the corporation.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
97-hr-5401,97,hr,5401,National Climate Program Amendments of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1982-01-29,1982-03-16,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11]",NY,D,S000124,0,"National Climate Program Amendments of 1982 - Amends the National Climate Program Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an interagency Climate Program Policy Board (Board) to coordinate planning, review all executive branch budget requests relating to climate, and establish other groups as necessary. Establishes the position of Director to head the National Climate Program Office, represent the Board, and be the spokesperson for the program. Requires the Office to analyze agency budget requests, coordinate interagency participation in international climate-related activities, and work with the National Academy of Sciences and other groups in preparing and implementing the five- year climate plan. Permits the Office to provide financial assistance for activities needed to meet the goals of the program set forth in such plan.  Expands the mechanisms for intergovernmental climate-related studies and services under the program.  Requires that the plan be revised and extended not more than biennially but not less than quadrennially. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984.",2025-08-29T19:49:32Z,
97-hr-5242,97,hr,5242,"Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1981","Science, Technology, Communications",1981-12-16,1982-01-25,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]",TX,R,C000638,102,"Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for reviewing petitions to deny broadcast license applications. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a license renewal application by a radio or television broadcast station licensee unless the actions of the licensee evidence such serious disregard for the Communications Act and for the rules and policies of the FCC that denial of the application is justified. Prohibits the FCC from considering the applications of other persons for a broadcast station's facilities when the FCC is acting upon a license renewal application by a radio or television broadcast station. Permits persons holding construction permits or station licenses to transfer the permit or license without first obtaining an FCC finding that the transfer serves the public interest.  Requires the FCC to be notified of such transfer.  Provides for public notice of the transfer.  Provides for disposition by the FCC of objections to such transfer.  Prohibits the FCC from considering whether the public interest would be served by the transfer of the permit or license involved to a different person. Repeals certain provisions relating to the application of the antitrust laws. Prohibits the FCC from imposing requirements on radio or television licensees relating to: (1) programs; (2) programming formats; (3) ascertainment; (4) commercialization; and (5) maintenance of program logs.",2025-08-29T19:49:24Z,
97-s-1938,97,s,1938,"A bill to eliminate the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the franchise fee which a State, political subdivision, or other governmental entity may impose in connection with any franchise for cable television.","Science, Technology, Communications",1981-12-11,1981-12-11,Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]",PA,R,S000709,0,Eliminates the authority of the Federal Communications Commission or any other Federal agency to regulate the franchise fee or tax which a State or local government may impose for cable television franchises.,2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-hr-5158,97,hr,5158,Telecommunications Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-12-10,1982-07-20,Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,10,"Telecommunications Act of 1981 - Title I: General Provisions - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to add new purposes to the list of purposes of the Act.  States that such Act shall apply to: (1) all interexchange (long-distance) and international transmissions and to all persons engaged in the United States in providing transmissions subject to title II of such Act; (2) exchange (local) transmissions, to the extent not regulated by the States; (3) all radio transmissions originating or received in the United States; and (4) the allocation and use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Title II: Interexchange and International Transmissions - Changes the title of title II of such Act from ""Common Carriers"" to ""Interexchange and International Transmissions"".  Deletes specified provisions.  Sets forth the purposes of title II. Part A: Regulatory Authority of the Commission - Grants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority over the electronic transmissions and certain other activities of a carrier and the activities of any other person to the extent they directly affect the provision of electronic transmissions.  Prohibits the FCC or any State commission from considering the income derived from the unregulated products or services of an affiliate or separate subsidiary in determining the revenue requirements of a regulated carrier, unless such carrier has filed a tariff including costs connected with an unregulated service or product.  Prohibits restrictions on the resale or shared use of any transmission service or enhanced service.  Prohibits regulation of data processing services or products other than the regulation required by this title. Directs the FCC to classify all carriers that own interexchange transmission facilities as dominant, regulated, or deregulated carriers.  Requires completion of the initial classification of carriers within a specified time. Requires carriers classified as deregulated to continue carrying services that had previously been regulated for a specified time.  Authorizes the FCC to classify new carriers, facilities, or services upon request. Authorizes the FCC to review such classifications. Directs the FCC to classify a carrier as a dominant carrier if: (1) it owns, on a nationwide basis a majority of the support facilities for the transmission of exchange and interexchange telecommunications; and (2) adequate alternative facilities are not available from unaffiliated carriers.  Makes such carriers subject to the requirements of the Communications Act applicable to dominant, regulated, and interexchange carriers. Classifies an interexchange carrier as a regulated carrier if the interexchange carrier offers a regulated service. Defines regulated service. Permits a regulated carrier to offer an unregulated transmission service only if specified conditions are met. Permits the FCC to establish additional criteria for classifying carriers and to establish subcategories of regulated carriers. Sets forth the standards for determining the adequacy of alternative transmission facilities. Requires business entities which own or offer inside wiring and carriers to: (1) provide interconnection to any transmission service or facility or any terminal equipment which meets FCC standards; and (2) furnish technical information necessary for interconnection.  Prohibits unreasonable or anticompetitive discrimination relating to such interconnection.  Authorizes the FCC to enforce the interconnection provisions and to specify or approve the conditions for providing interconnection to regulated services or facilities. Part B: Interexchange Transmission - Authorizes the FCC to prescribe different requirements for: (1) different subcategories of regulated carriers; (2) different transmission  facilities or services; or (3) various combinations of carriers, facilities, and services. Limits such authority by prohibiting the FCC from prescribing different requirements if the carriers are substantially similar.  Authorizes the FCC to prescribe conditions governing the provision of any interexchange service by regulated carriers. Prohibits carriers from imposing or enforcing conditions on the resale or shared use of any transmission service or enhanced service.  Requires all interexchange carriers to provide interconnection. Prohibits any carrier from offering interexchange service until 30 days after notifying the FCC of its intent to provide such service.  Prohibits termination or suspension of such service unless notice is given to the FCC, to any affected customers, and to any State commission involved. Requires the FCC to permit the suspension or termination of regulated services that do not meet specified criteria.  Authorizes FCC review of the classification of services that carriers propose to suspend or terminate. Requires persons who intend to offer or to terminate resale of interexchange service to notify the FCC.  Authorizes the FCC to obtain certain information from carriers, persons who resell telecommunications services, and other persons. Requires regulated carriers to furnish regulated services to any person upon reasonable request. Requires carriers that provide regulated services to establish just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory tariffs for such services.  Prohibits unjust, unreasonable, and discriminatory tariffs.  Prohibits tariffs for regulated service from including certain costs.  Requires every regulated carrier to file with the FCC copies of all contracts, agreements, or arrangements between the regulated carrier and any other carrier. Retains the current provisions governing: (1) valuation of carrier property; (2) depreciation charges; (3) extension of facilities; and (4) transactions regarding services and equipment. Prohibits tariffs proposed after a specified date by a regulated carrier for regulated services from taking effect until accepted or conditionally accepted by the FCC.  Requires the carrier to establish the reasonableness of the tariff.  Provides for public notice and comment on the proposed tariff.  Requires the FCC to: (1) accept the tariff; (2) accept the tariff with conditions; (3) reject the tariff; or (4) prescribe a different tariff. Authorizes the FCC to help facilitate public negotiations on disputed tariff proposals.  Requires the FCC to hold hearings on tariff proposals if requested. Authorizes a regulated carrier to file a tariff for joint service with another regulated carrier.  Permits such carriers to divide the revenues from such service without being considered affiliates. Sets forth the requirements applicable to interexchange service offered by dominant carriers. Prohibits the FCC and State commissions from regulating the provision of enhanced services by persons other than regulated carriers or regulated exchange carriers.  Authorizes such commissions to regulate the provision of enhanced services by such carriers to a limited extent.  Defines enhanced service to mean offering the capacity to make available information in a form capable of electronic transmission or to alter an electromagnetic impulse during transmission.  Requires regulated carriers and regulated exchange carriers to keep the charges for enhanced services separate from other charges and costs.  Prohibits dominant carriers from providing enhanced services except through separate subsidiaries. Retains the current provisions relating to franks and passes. Part C: Exchange Transmission - Grants to State commissions the exclusive authority to specify the carriers, rates, terms, and conditions for offering exchange transmission service.  Requires each State commission to establish exchange areas within the borders of the State involved.  Makes such exchange areas subject to review by the transitional joint board established by this Act.  Sets forth the criteria that exchange areas must meet.  Prohibits a State from being a single exchange area.  Prohibits an exchange area located in one State from including a point located in another State without the approval of the transitional joint board.  Prohibits an exchange area that includes part or all of one standard metropolitan statistical area from including a substantial part of another such area except in certain densely populated States. Prohibits carriers that offer exchange transmission service for which there are not adequate alternative facilities from impeding the development of competition in markets that depend upon or that may be used in conjunction with exchange facilities and services. Requires exchange carriers to: (1) provide all interexchange carriers with equal interconnection to exchange services and facilities; and (2) offer all interexchange carriers exchange access that is equal to the access provided the interexchange services of the exchange carrier and its affiliates.  Authorizes the FCC to postpone the application of the competition requirements with respect to small exchange carriers.  Prohibits exchange carriers from discriminating between affiliates and non-affiliates in the provision of certain transmission services.  Retains the current provisions relating to pole attachments.  Authorizes State commissions to obtain certain information from carriers, persons who resell telecommunications services, and other person within the State. Sets forth the purposes of the system of access fees charged by regulated exchange carriers for the use of their services by interexchange customers. Requires each exchange carrier to submit a schedule of its access fees to the FCC.  Requires services to be provided only in accordance with that schedule.  Requires the FCC to follow a specified formula in establishing or approving such fees.  Sets forth certain costs that must be included in the schedule.  Requires each schedule to include a certification that the exchange carrier is providing equal interconnection in compliance with specified requirements and that the fees do not include any cost not associated with the provision of exchange access. Directs the FCC to accept or reject the fee schedules or to prescribe a different schedule. Authorizes the FCC to delegate to State commissions the authority to approve such fee schedules for small exchange carriers.  Permits State commissions to authorize or require exchange carriers within the State to divide revenues received from access fees. Directs the transitional joint board to establish and administer the National Telecommunications Fund consisting of three separate accounts.  Specifies the contents of each such account.  Provides for payments from such Fund to eligible exchange carriers.  Makes such payments subject to audit and adjustment. Directs the FCC to establish a Federal-State Joint Board to promote the sharing of information among the State commissions and between State commissions and the FCC regarding the regulation of carriers. Part D: Telecommunications Equipment - Directs the FCC to establish and enforce uniform technical standards for terminal equipment and telecommunications facilities and services.  Requires terminal equipment to be labelled to identify nation of origin and other significant information.  Prohibits the FCC from imposing any requirements, with specified exceptions, upon persons engaged in the manufacture, sale, or supply of any telecommunications facilities, terminal equipment, or inside wiring.  Prohibits the FCC or any State commission, with specified exceptions, from regulating the production, installation, or marketing of terminal equipment by a regulated carrier or regulated exchange carrier, unless such carrier violates specified provisions relating to tariffs.  Requires the FCC to prescribe rules, within a specified time, relating to the pricing of terminal equipment.  Authorizes dominant carriers or affiliates, after a specified time, to provide terminal equipment only through separate subsidiaries.  Prohibits regulated carriers or regulated exchange carriers from filing tariffs for regulated service which include costs associated with or caused by the provision of terminal equipment or inside wiring, unless such filing falls within a specified exception. Requires all persons offering terminal equipment, inside wiring, or telecommunications services and facilities to provide separate charges.  Requires such charges to be the same for items in each category. Requires that the policies of regulated carriers relating to the procurement and construction of facilities shall promote competition and avoid the imposition of unnecessary costs upon the users of regulated services.  Requires regulated carriers and regulated exchange carriers to procure on a nondiscriminatory basis any facility intended to be used to provide a regulated service or regulated exchange service. Sets forth a schedule according to which a dominant carrier will increase annually the percentage of its requirements in each product category that it will purchase from unaffiliated manufacturers.  Provides for FCC review of the effectiveness of such schedule. Authorizes the FCC to prescribe rules to protect users of regulated services from paying the costs of procurement by a dominant carrier on noncompetitive terms. Part E: Dominant Carriers - Authorizes the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) to provide any type of telecommunications facility, terminal equipment, or enhanced service, notwithstanding the 1956 decree.  Permits AT&T to offer any service, facility, or product (except transmission services or facilities) only through a separate subsidiary which meets specified requirements. Designates certain dominant carrier subsidiaries as limited separate subsidiaries.  Permits a limited separate subsidiary to perform only one of the following: (1) the manufacture and marketing of terminal equipment and the manufacture and installation of inside wiring; (2) the provision of enhanced services; or (3) the provision of information publishing services. Sets forth the structure of separate subsidiaries and the method of conducting business between a separate subsidiary and the dominant carrier. Requires separate subsidiaries to be audited annually.  Requires the FCC to submit the audit to Congress and to make it available to the public. Prohibits separate subsidiaries from: (1) providing an information publishing service that uses a facility owned by the dominant carrier; (2) entering into any joint venture or partnership with the dominant carrier; (3) having a financial structure in common with the dominant carrier; or (4) owning or using property in common with the dominant carrier except for certain transmission services. Sets forth general provisions governing: (1) the activities that a separate subsidiary must conduct separately from a dominant carrier; (2) the use of a trade name by a separate subsidiary; and (3) the issuance of securities by such a subsidiary. Limits the amount of any class of a limited separate subsidiary's outstanding capital stock that a dominant carrier may own.  Prohibits limited separate subsidiaries from owning or providing transmission facilities or services substantially similar to transmission services offered by the dominant carrier. Authorizes the FCC to: (1) prevent anticompetitive practices between a general or limited separate subsidiary and the dominant carrier; and (2) protect users of regulated services and regulated exchange services from bearing any cost associated with such subsidiaries.  Permits a separate subsidiary and the dominant carrier to offer pension plans on a joint basis. Designates a subsidiary of a dominant carrier as a general separate subsidiary if it follows the provisions governing separate subsidiaries as well as certain requirements applicable only to general separate subsidiaries.  Authorizes a general separate subsidiary to perform all the functions of a limited separate subsidiary. Directs the FCC to authorize a general separate subsidiary to engage in the resale of a transmission service if it will not affect substantially the pricing of such service. Prohibits a general separate subsidiary from: (1) purchasing or receiving a transmission facility from a carrier affiliated with the dominant carrier; and (2) making a transmission facility available to the dominant carrier. Permits a general separate subsidiary to manufacture and sell transmission facilities after a specified period if the dominant carrier has substantially complied with specified requirements.  Terminates the authority of the FCC to approve a security issued by a general separate subsidiary after such period.  Limits the amount of any class of outstanding capital stock of the general separate subsidiary that may be owned by the dominant carrier during such period. Sets forth provisions governing the separation of the general separate subsidiary and the dominant carrier. Requires a dominant carrier to file specified information with the FCC regarding its transmission services and facilities.  Prohibits a dominant carrier's subsidiary, division, or affiliate from disclosing such information to another subsidiary division, affiliate, or separate subsidiary until it has been made public. Directs the FCC to establish additional standards to prohibit disclosures by dominant carriers to separate subsidiaries that would confer a significant competitive advantage. Part F: Telecommunications Industry - Makes it lawful for carriers jointly to agree, under the auspices of the FCC, on matters affecting a network of telecommunications services or facilities or on proposed technical standards for such services and facilities.  Disavows any intent to affect the applicability of the antitrust laws. Authorizes the FCC to coordinate arrangements among all interexchange and international carriers for dealing with disasters or national emergencies. Authorizes the President and Federal agencies to take specified actions to ensure that there are sufficient telecommunications services and facilities available for national defense or emergency preparedness. Directs the Chairman of the FCC to designate a national security and emergency preparedness Commissioner. Directs the President to appoint an advisory council to: (1) examine the needs of Federal telecommunications management for national defense and emergency preparedness under deregulation; and (2) ensure the existence of a viable telecommunications industry. Authorizes any carrier to offer an information publishing service over any facility it owns. Prohibits regulated carriers or regulated exchange carriers from filing a tariff based on costs associated with the provision of information publishing services other than directory listings. Prohibits such carriers from discriminating among their customers in providing a support service used in connection with the information publishing services.  Prohibits a regulated exchange carrier from cross subsidizing its information publishing service with its exchange service. Requires certain large regulated exchange carriers to make their information publishing service available on a nondiscriminatory basis to persons who make a reasonable request for it. Prohibits dominant carriers or their separate subsidiaries from providing an information publishing service through a transmission facility used to  provide regulated service or regulated exchange service. Permits dominant carriers to provide: (1) facilities to unaffiliated persons for information publishing services; (2) directory listings or assistance; or (3) through a separate subsidiary weather or time information, printed directory advertising, electronic directory information, or a certain audio information service. Directs the FCC to promote diversity among available information sources and to foster competition in the provision of telecommunications services and facilities. Prohibits a regulated exchange carrier from providing cable services or broadcasting services in the same area in which the carrier offers exchange services.  Exempts carriers serving rural areas with low population densities from such prohibition. Authorizes the FCC to allocate portions of the electromagnetic spectrum for transmission services.  Permits the FCC to establish a preference that increases the diversity of persons authorized to use the spectrum.  Prohibits a preference based upon the services provided by the applicant. Sets forth as the provisions governing international transmissions the provisions of current law relating to: (1) service and charges of common carriers; and (2) interlocking directorates. Redesignates the current provision governing consolidations and mergers of telegraph carriers as the provision governing competition among record carriers. Directs the FCC to establish conditions applicable to foreign enterprises supplying telecommunications services or facilities in U.S. markets which are reciprocal with conditions applicable to U.S. persons operating in specified foreign nations connected with such foreign enterprises. Directs the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to compile a list of foreign nations that do not provide reciprocal rights to U.S. telecommunications equipment manufacturers. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to revise such list under certain circumstances. Sets forth the requirements for establishing that a foreign nation has provided market access reciprocity. Permits the FCC to exclude from interconnection rights certain terminal equipment if more than half of its value added was manufactured in a foreign nation that does not extend reciprocal market access. Directs the FCC to consult with other Federal officers in determining whether to restrict entry of a foreign enterprise because of lack of reciprocity.  Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to monitor implementation of the reciprocity provisions and to collect information necessary to implement such provisions. Part G: Protection of Ratepayers and Employees in Transition to Competitive Marketplace - Requires that terminal equipment which is provided by a regulated carrier under tariff on a specified date shall continue to be provided under the tariff in force on such date until the equipment is fully depreciated.  Grants State commissions the authority to: (1) increase such tariffs; and (2) set the price for equipment that is sold before it is fully depreciated. Requires the customer using such equipment to receive full ownership of it after it has been fully depreciated, unless the State commission elects to allow a regulated carrier to retain ownership of it or to provide for the sale or transfer of the equipment. Requires tariffs for the sale of terminal equipment on an unbundled basis for a specified time. Requires the State commissions to authorize the public sale of certain terminal equipment. Requires each State commission to arrange such sales so that they promote the orderly development of a competitive secondary market and achieve the maximum compensation for ratepayers of regulated exchange carriers.  Requires the FCC to ensure the availability of parts and technical specifications for equipment sold at public sales. Grants each State commission authority, for specified periods, over terminal equipment offered for sale or lease in such State by a regulated carrier or its affiliates or by a dominant carrier. Requires regulated exchange carriers to continue to offer inside wiring on a regulated basis for a specified time.  Authorizes customers of such carriers to buy such wiring before it is fully depreciated at a price set by the State commission involved. Requires the State commissioners to consider the revenues obtained from such sales or transfers in determining the lawfulness of tariffs submitted by a regulated carrier or regulated exchange carrier. Directs the FCC to establish a transitional joint board to: (1) evaluate and determine the value of certain assets of regulated carriers; (2) ensure equitable treatment of users of exchange and interexchange service; (3) provide for an orderly transition to the system of exchange access fees established by this Act; and (4) achieve cooperation between the Federal and State governments. Sets forth the authority, composition, powers, and duties of the board. Requires the board to determine the value of assets which are subject to the jurisdiction of a State commission before a specified date and which are subsequently transferred to a separate subsidiary or to an entity carrying out unregulated activities.  Makes such valuation binding upon the FCC and the State commissions. Requires a separate subsidiary to reimburse regulated carriers and certain regulated exchange carriers for assets or payments transferred from such carrier.  Requires an unregulated activity of a regulated carrier to reimburse the regulated accounts of such carrier for assets or payments transferred from such carrier.  Terminates the transitional joint board after a specified time. Permits State commissions to continue to regulate, during the transition period, certain tariffs relating to regulated service that originates and terminates within the boundaries of the State involved. Requires a dominant carrier to file a plan with the FCC stating its proposed method of complying with the requirements of Part E before such carrier may offer service or equipment through a separate subsidiary.  Sets forth the procedures for filing and gaining approval of such plan. Requires the FCC to determine the value of certain assets that are proposed to be transferred to a separate subsidiary or to an entity carrying out unregulated activities.  Requires the FCC to allocate certain payments associated with activities or assets not subject to the jurisdiction of a State commission. Sets forth the transitions periods after which a dominant carrier must acquire specified services and equipment from a separate subsidiary or from unaffiliated persons.  Puts additional restrictions on the equipment and services provided by separate subsidiaries. Provides for the protection of the benefits and rights of employees transferred from a carrier or affiliate to a separate subsidiary. Entitles transferred employees to payments from the separate subsidiary covering moving expenses under certain circumstances.  Prohibits restricting benefits for seven years following the transfer of an employee. Provides for the continued application of a collective bargaining agreement with respect to transferred employees.  Sets forth requirements relating to: (1) termination allowances for employees terminated within seven years after their transfer; and (2) preferential rights of rehire for employees laid off during such period. Requires notification of a labor organization before a transfer of a work group if the labor organization represents employees in the affected work group. Restricts the right of a carrier or affiliate to lower the wages, lay off, or terminate the employment of a regular employee during the six months immediately before the establishment of a separate subsidiary. Sets forth provisions covering court actions to enforce the employee benefit protection provisions. Part H: Rights of Ratepayers - Authorizes the FCC to provide financial assistance for public participation in certain proceedings. Authorizes the use of civil suits to acquire nonregulatory remedies of specified violations of this Act. Directs the FCC to prescribe rules to protect the privacy of persons using regulated services and of employees of regulated carriers.  Requires limitations on the circumstances under which regulated carriers may: (1) intercept conversations between their employees and users of regulated services; and (2) make available information derived from the provision of regulated services. Transfers to title 5 of the Communications Act (dealing with Penal Provisions and Forfeitures) specified provisions of such Act relating to: (1) carriers' liability for damages and for agents' acts and omissions; (2) recovery of damages; (3) complaints to and investigations by the FCC; (4) orders for payment of money; and (5) obscene or harassing telephone calls. Authorizes the FCC to increase certain requirements applicable to a regulated carrier, its affiliate, or separate subsidiary if the FCC finds that such carrier, affiliate, or subsidiary violated this Act.  Sets forth considerations to be made by the FCC in reaching such a decision. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth the definitions of the terms used in this Act.  Disavows any intent to limit by this Act the applicability of Federal or State antitrust laws.  Makes certain technical and conforming amendments.  Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-29T19:49:21Z,
97-hr-5008,97,hr,5008,Communications Technical Amendments Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-11-17,1982-08-17,For Further Action See H.R.3239.,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,1,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 97-751) Communications Technical Amendments Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to change the limitations on the types of companies in which employees and Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may have a financial interest.  Prohibits Commissioners and FCC employees from holding financial interests in companies that have a significant interest in communications, manufacturing, or sales activities that are regulated by the FCC.  Authorizes the FCC, in certain cases, to waive the prohibitions for FCC employees.  Requires the FCC to publish notice of such a waiver in the Federal Register and to notify Congress of such a waiver. Sets the salary rates for FCC Commissioners. Allows each Commissioner three professional assistants. Authorizes the FCC to accept direct reimbursement from a sponsor of a conference for the expenses incurred by FCC employees attending the conference if the sponsor requested their attendance and their attendance furthered the functions of the FCC. Limits the travel expenditures of the FCC for any fiscal year together with the amount of reimbursements that the FCC accepts to the amount appropriated for FCC travel expenses for that fiscal year.  Requires the FCC to report to Congress on the reimbursements that the FCC accepts. Authorizes the FCC to accept the voluntary services of persons holding amateur station operator licenses to prepare and administer examinations for an amateur station operator license. Authorizes the FCC to recruit, train, and accept the voluntary services of such licensees to monitor violations of the Communications Act.  Limits the functions of such monitors. Prohibits persons employed by or owning significant interests in certain businesses related to amateur radio broadcasting from serving as voluntary examiners or monitors. Authorizes the FCC to accept the voluntary services of citizens band radio operators to monitor violations of the Communications Act.  Limits the functions of such volunteers. Permits the FCC to reorganize its bureaus and offices.  Requires only two (currently three) employees on employee boards formed to conduct adjudicatory reviews. Grants the FCC jurisdiction over all intrastate radio communications. Authorizes the FCC to make reasonable regulations establishing minimum performance standards for home electronic equipment and systems to reduce their susceptibility to radio interference.  Prohibits the shipment of home electronic equipment and systems that do not comply with such regulations.  Exempts certain home electronic equipment and systems from such restrictions. Provides that any minimum performance standard established by the FCC under this Act shall not apply to home electronic equipment or systems manufactured before enactment of this Act. Authorizes the FCC to issue radio station operator licenses to qualified persons who are legally eligible for employment in the United States (currently, aliens may not obtain such licenses). Authorizes the FCC to suspend the licenses of operators who cause, aid, or abet violations of the Communications Act. Authorizes the FCC to recognize radio station licenses and radio operator licenses issued by foreign governments with respect to aircraft registered in the United States. Increases the terms of licenses and license renewals for non- broadcast stations from five to ten years.  Makes the term of any license for the operation of an auxiliary broadcast station or equipment concurrent with the term of the license of the primary station. Permits the FCC to authorize the operation of radio stations without individual licenses in the radio control service and the citizen band radio service. Authorizes the FCC to grant temporary (currently emergency) radio operation authorization for renewable periods of up to 180 (currently 90) days. Requires the FCC to conduct a preliminary review of the applications for certain construction licenses  or permits which are subject to a random selection system.  Requires the FCC to hold a hearing on the qualifications of the applicant chosen through the random selection system if substantial and material questions of fact exist concerning such applicant's qualifications. Requires the FCC to grant significant preferences to applicants that would increase the diversification of ownership of the media of mass communications. (Current law requires significant preferences to be given to applicants which are underepresented in the ownership of telecommunications facilities or properties.) Requires the FCC, within 180 days of enactment of this Act, to prescribe rules for implementing the random system of selecting licensees and permittees. Permits FCC approval of an agreement in which an applicant for a broadcast station construction permit agrees with other applicants to withdraw, only if the FCC determines that the agreement serves the public interest and no party to the agreement applied for the permit in order to reach such an agreement. Makes the provisions relating to broadcast station license applications comply with the construction permit provisions. Defines the terms ""willful"" and ""repeated"" for purposes of determining administrative sanctions. Prohibits requiring construction permits for public coast stations, privately owned fixed microwave stations, or stations licensed to common carriers, unless public necessity requires them. Denies the FCC the authority to waive the requirement of a construction permit for broadcast stations. Prohibits waiving the construction permit requirement for other stations, unless the public interest would be served. Deletes the provision requiring an FCC permit in order to export programming for rebroadcasting to the United States. Sets forth factors the FCC shall consider in managing the spectrum to be made available for private land mobile services. Authorizes the FCC to use assistance furnished by private sector coordinating committees in coordinating the assignment of frequencies to stations in the private land mobile and fixed services. Defines private land mobile service.  Declares that persons engaged in private land mobile service shall not be deemed common carriers. Prohibits States or local governments from imposing rates or entry regulations upon private land mobile services. Requires the appellant in an appeal of an FCC order to notify the other persons interested in the appeal (currently the FCC must make such notifications). Changes the filing deadlines for certain petitions for review and the effective date of certain FCC orders. Makes cable television system operators subject to a forfeiture penalty for violations of the Communications Act. Authorizes the Federal Government to seize radio devices willfully and knowingly operated without a license and radio equipment willfully and knowingly operated illegally.  Sets forth the procedures to be followed in such seizures. Exempts the transmissions of amateur radio station operators and citizens band radio operators from the prohibition against unauthorized publication of radio communications. Amends the criminal code to extend to FCC employees the statutory protection against assaults and death that exists for Federal employees.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-s-1853,97,s,1853,"A bill to authorize support to Radio Broadcasting to Cuba, Incorporated.","Science, Technology, Communications",1981-11-16,1982-07-27,Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]",IL,R,P000222,0,"Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1982 and 1983 for Radio Broadcasting to Cuba, Incorporated.  Permits other funds to be granted if specified conditions are met.  Makes the Secretary of State responsible for overseeing the funds authorized by this Act until an appropriate oversight agency is designated. Authorizes Federal agencies to provide property for and to perform administrative and technical support and services for both Radio Broadcasting to Cuba, Incorporated and the Presidential Commission on Broadcasting to Cuba. Authorizes the Secretary to accept donations on behalf of the Presidential Commission.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
97-s-1842,97,s,1842,A bill to provide that certain trusts shall not be treated as private foundations.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-11-12,1981-11-16,Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.,Senate,"Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]",CT,D,D000388,1,Provides that certain charitable trusts engaged in newspaper publishing shall not be treated as private foundations for tax purposes.,2025-01-03T20:55:44Z,
97-sres-243,97,sres,243,"A resolution to encourage implementation of direct broadcast satellite technology by Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty and Voice of America.","Science, Technology, Communications",1981-11-12,1981-11-12,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]",SD,R,P000513,0,"Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Government should study the feasibility of the use of direct broadcast satellite technology by Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty, and Voice of America.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
97-hr-4934,97,hr,4934,Technology Transfer Control Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-11-10,1981-11-18,Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.,House,"Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]",CA,R,D000435,0,"Technology Transfer Control Act of 1981 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to state that goods and technology may contribute to the military potential of possible adversary nations.  Declares it to be the policy of the United States to prohibit the transfer to any Communist country of goods or technology which have any potential for military, law enforcement, or intelligence gathering purposes and to encourage friendly countries to exercise similar controls. Authorizes the President to impose export controls on articles and technical data for national security purposes regardless of their availability from sources outside the United States.  Directs the President to require a license for the export of goods and technology to any Communist country.  Provides a procedure for Congress to disapprove the issuance of such license. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to review any proposed export of goods or technology to any Communist country and recommend disapproval if such export has potential military, law enforcement, or intelligence gathering value which could prove detrimental to the national security of the United States.",2025-08-29T19:49:17Z,
97-hr-4927,97,hr,4927,Record Carrier Competition Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-11-06,1981-12-08,Other Measure S.271 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,14,"(Measure passed House, amended) Record Carrier Competition Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to eliminate the current provisions governing consolidations and mergers of telegraph carriers except with respect to certain contracts between domestic and international record carriers.  Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promote the development of fully competitive domestic and international markets for record communications service.  Defines ""record communications service"" to mean any telecommunications service that is designed or used primarily to transfer information which originates or terminates in written or graphic form. Defines ""record carriers"" as carriers of such service.  Excludes from the definition of record carriers those common carriers that derive a majority of their revenues from services other than record communications service. Requires the FCC to reduce its regulation of record carriers as competition develops.  Requires the FCC to assure that none of the costs of record communications services, facilities, and terminal equipment are borne by users of any other record communications services. Requires record carriers, upon reasonable request, to provide full interconnection for other record carriers with any record communications service or facility. Treats a record carrier which provides both domestic and international record communications services as a separate domestic and a separate international record carrier for purposes of interconnection.  Requires such a carrier to furnish the same quality interconnection under equal terms to its domestic or international branch as it furnishes to other carriers. Requires the agreement for providing such interconnection to require that the allocation of record communications service between points outside the United States and points of entry in the United States shall be based on a pro rata share of such service between points of exit out of the United States and points outside the United States provided by the carrier requesting the interconnection.  Exempts certain carriers from such requirement. Requires that any agreement between record carriers on furnishing record communications services or facilities will establish a nondiscriminatory formula for allocating revenues from such services. Requires such allocation to be based on costs to the extent it is possible. Directs the FCC to convene a meeting between all existing international record carriers and any record carriers which would be parties to an interconnection agreement.  States that the purpose of the meeting is to negotiate such agreement.  Requires the FCC to establish an agreement if certain carriers fail to agree.  Authorizes a record carrier not subject to the agreement to become subject to the agreement by furnishing written notice to the FCC and the existing parties to the agreement.  Terminates the agreement after a specified time.  Authorizes the FCC to establish an interconnection agreement after such termination under specified circumstances. Prohibits enforcement of agreements that impede the development or operation of competitive record communications service market. Authorizes the FCC to modify or vacate an interconnection agreement if it is inconsistent with developing a competitive market. Sets forth the authority of the FCC with respect to applications by record carriers for providing international record communications service. Authorizes all record carriers to provide record communications service domestically and internationally.  Requires such carriers that want to provide such service to apply to the FCC.  Requires the FCC to act expeditiously on such applications. Extends for one year after enactment the FCC oversight of the distribution formulas for unrouted outbound telegraph traffic and the revenue allocations with respect to such traffic.",2025-08-29T19:49:21Z,
97-s-1791,97,s,1791,Federal Communications Commission Amendments of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-10-29,1981-10-29,Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ]",AZ,R,G000267,0,"Federal Communications Commission Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to change the limitations on the types of companies in which Commissioners and employees of the Federal Communications Commission may have a financial interest.  Prohibits Commissioners and employees of the FCC from holding a financial interest in companies the primary enterprise of which is communications or manufacturing regulated by the FCC.  Authorizes the FCC to waive the prohibition for FCC employees. Sets the salary rates for FCC Commissioners. Permits the FCC to locate its principal office within two miles of the District of Columbia.  Allows each Commissioner three professional assistants. Authorizes the FCC to require direct reimbursement from a sponsor of a conference for the expenses incurred by FCC employees attending the conference if the sponsor requested their attendance and their attendance furthered the functions of the FCC. Authorizes the FCC to accept the voluntary services of persons holding amateur station operator licenses to prepare and administer examinations for an amateur station operator license.  Authorizes the FCC to recruit, train, and accept the voluntary services of such licensee to monitor violations of the Communications Act. Directs the FCC to study the use of radio and wire communications in connection with national security and emergency preparedness and to coordinate government agencies and private entities with relation to such use.  Directs the FCC to consult with the President in order to make the peacetime regulatory responsibilities of the FCC compatible with the wartime planning responsibilities of the executive branch. Directs the Chairman of the FCC to designate a National Security-Emergency Preparedness Commissioner. Permits the FCC to reorganize its bureaus and offices.  Requires only two (currently three) employees on boards formed to conduct adjudicatory reviews. Permits the FCC to authorize the operation of radio stations without individual licenses in the radio control service and the citizen band radio service. Grants the FCC jurisdiction over all intrastate radio communications. Authorizes the FCC to enter into contracts with privately operated testing laboratories for conducting tests to determine whether a device capable of emitting radio frequency energy complies with the FCC regulations governing the interference potential of such devices. Authorizes such laboratories to certify that the devices comply with FCC regulations. Authorizes the FCC to issue radio station operators licenses to persons the FCC finds qualified (currently aliens may not obtain such licenses).  Permits the FCC to suspend the licenses of operators who cause, aid, or abet violations of the Communications Act. Authorizes the FCC to recognize radio station licenses and radio operator licenses issued by foreign governments with respect to aircraft registered in the United States. Authorizes the FCC to intercept radio communications in order to enforce the Communications Act and to disclose the information obtained by the interception.  Permits the FCC to contract with other Federal agencies for reimbursement for certain assistance given those agencies. Authorizes the FCC to order the temporary cessation of a regulated radio frequency transmission if the transmission causes electromagnetic interference with radio communications or electronic equipment and endangers life. Increases the terms of licenses and license renewals for non-broadcast stations from five to ten years.  Makes the term of any license for the operation of an auxiliary broadcast station or equipment concurrent with the term of the license of the primary station. Authorizes the FCC to grant temporary (currently emergency) radio operation authorization for renewable periods of up to 180 (currently 90) days. Permits FCC approval of an agreement in which an applicant for a broadcast station construction permit agrees with other applicants to withdraw only if the FCC determines that the agreement is in the public interest.  Prohibits a finding that the agreement is in the public interest if the agreement contemplates making payments to the withdrawing applicant that exceed the amount the applicant spent in filing the application. Permits the FCC to waive the licensed operator requirement for broadcast stations other than broadcast stations whose sole function is to rebroadcast television signals. Prohibits requiring construction permits for public coast stations, privately owned fixed microwave stations, or stations licensed to common carriers. Authorizes the FCC to use assistance furnished by private sector coordinating committees in coordinating the assignment of frequencies in the private land mobile and fixed services. Repeals the provisions relating to Public Broadcasting. Requires the appellant in an appeal of an FCC order to notify the other persons interested in the appeal (currently the FCC must make such notifications). Changes the filing deadlines for certain petitions for review and the effective date of certain FCC orders. Makes cable television operators subject to a forefeiture penalty for violations of the Communications Act. Exempts from the prohibition against unauthorized publication of radio communications those amateur radio and band communications monitored by volunteers for enforcement actions by the FCC. Amends the Criminal Code to extend to FCC employees the statutory protection against assaults and death that exists for Federal employees. Makes certain technical and conforming amendments. Authorizes limiting the grounds for denying an application for authorization of a non-broadcast station, to allegations of electromagnetic interference. Defines the terms ""willful"" and ""repeated"" for purposes of determining administrative sanctions. Repeals the provision requiring an FCC permit in order to export programming for rebroadcasting to the United States.",2025-08-29T19:51:17Z,
97-s-1778,97,s,1778,Metric Conversion Repeal Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-10-27,1981-10-27,Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. East, John P. [R-NC]",NC,R,E000017,1,Metric Conversion Repeal Act of 1981 - Repeals the Metric Conversion Act of 1975.,2025-08-29T19:51:17Z,
97-hr-4801,97,hr,4801,Record Carrier Competition Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-10-21,1981-11-06,Clean Bill H.R.4927 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.,House,"Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]",CO,D,W000647,5,"Record Carrier Competition Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to eliminate the current provisions governing consolidations and mergers of telegraph carriers except with respect to certain contracts between domestic and international record carriers.  Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promote the development of fully competitive domestic and international markets for record communications service.  Defines ""record communications service"" to mean any telecommunications service that is designed or used primarily to transfer information which originates or terminates in written or graphic form. Defines ""record carriers"" as carriers of such service. Requires the FCC to reduce its regulation of record carriers as competition develops.  Requires the FCC to assure that the costs of record communications services, facilities, and terminal equipment are not borne by users of regulated communications services. Requires record carriers, upon reasonable request, to provide full interconnection for other record carriers with any record communications service or facility. Treats a record carrier which provides both domestic and international record communications services as a separate domestic and a separate international record carrier for purposes of interconnection.  Requires such a carrier to furnish the same quality interconnection under equal terms to its domestic or international branch as it furnishes to other carriers. Requires that any agreement between record carriers on furnishing record communications services or facilities establish a nondiscriminatory formula for allocating revenues from such services.  Requires such allocation to be based on costs to the extent it is possible to do so. Directs the FCC to convene a meeting between all existing international record carriers and any record carriers which would be parties to an interconnection agreement.  States that the purpose of the meeting is to negotiate such agreement.  Requires the FCC to establish an agreement if certain carriers fail to agree. Authorizes a record carrier not subject to the agreement to become a party to the agreement by furnishing written notice to the FCC and the existing parties to the agreement.  Terminates the agreement after a specified time.  Authorizes the FCC to establish an interconnection agreement after such termination under specified circumstances. Prohibits enforcement of agreements that impede the development or operation of competitive record communications service market. Authorizes the FCC to modify or vacate an interconnection agreement if it is inconsistent with developing a competitive market. Sets forth the authority of the FCC with respect to applications by record carriers for providing international record communications service. Authorizes all record carriers to provide record communications service domestically and internationally.  Requires such carriers that want to provide such service to apply to the FCC.  Requires the FCC to act expeditiously on such applications.  Authorizes the FCC to consider in connection with such an application the effect on foreign commerce of granting or denying the application. Extends for one year after enactment the FCC oversight of the distribution formulas for unrouted outbound telegraph traffic and the revenue allocations with respect to such traffic.",2025-08-29T19:49:17Z,
97-hr-4780,97,hr,4780,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify requirements under the fairness doctrine applicable to broadcasters.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-10-20,1981-12-09,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]",TX,R,C000638,2,Amends the fairness doctrine of the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit an interpretation requiring broadcasters to permit persons wishing to present views on public issues to use the broadcast station facilities upon terms that are different from the terms applied to other persons presenting their views on such issues.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-4781,97,hr,4781,"Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1981","Science, Technology, Communications",1981-10-20,1981-12-09,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]",TX,R,C000638,3,"Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to revise the method of determining whether to grant a petition to deny an application for a broadcast license. Requires a preliminary finding by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that the petition establishes a prima facie case that actions by the licensee evidence such serious disregard for the Communications Act and the rules of the FCC that a denial of the application is justified. Provides an opportunity for a reply by the licensee and for a rebuttal by the petitioner. Requires the FCC to determine, on the basis of the petition, reply, and rebuttal, whether the petition presents a substantial and material question of fact.  Requires the FCC to hold a hearing if it finds that such a question is presented. Requires the FCC to decide whether to grant the application within a specified time. States that the FCC shall grant a renewal application by a radio or television broadcast licensee unless the licensee's actions evidence such serious disregard of the Communications Act and the rules of the FCC that denial of the application is justified. Requires the FCC to act upon a broadcast station licensee's renewal application without considering any other application for the station's facilities. Authorizes holders of permits for construction of broadcast stations and station licensees to elect to transfer their permits or licenses without first obtaining an FCC finding that such a transfer serves the public interest.  Requires such permitee or licensee to notify the FCC of such election.  Provides for public notice of and hearings on such transfers.  Prohibits the FCC from considering, when acting upon such a transfer, whether the public interest is served by such transfer. Repeals specified provisions relating to the application of antitrust laws. Revises the fairness doctrine provisions to prohibit the Communications Act from being interpreted as requiring broadcasters to permit persons wishing to present views on public issues to use the broadcast station facilities upon terms that are different from the terms applied to other persons presenting their views on such issues. Repeals the equal time requirements applicable to candidates for public office. Prohibits the FCC from requiring radio or television station licensees to:  (1) provide certain programs; (2) adhere to a particular programing format; (3) ascertain the interests of their service areas; (4) restrict or limit their commercials; and (5) maintain program logs that conform to any particular format, except that any program logs used in the normal conduct of broadcast operations must be retained for two years and made public.",2025-08-29T19:49:17Z,
97-hr-4760,97,hr,4760,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 respecting retransmission of programs originated by broadcast stations.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-10-15,1981-10-16,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]",MA,D,F000339,0,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to deny the Federal Communications Commission, the States, and local governments the authority to establish or enforce any new restriction relating to the retransmission of a program or portion of a program originated by a broadcast station.",2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-4726,97,hr,4726,Broadcasting Public Responsibility and Deregulation Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-10-07,1982-05-06,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2]",WA,D,S001115,0,"Broadcasting Public Responsibility and Deregulation Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a licensee evaluation system covering commercial television and radio broadcasting licensees.  Requires the licensee evaluation system to:  (1) assign a point value for broadcasting qualifying programing; and (2) award points to each licensee based on the minutes of qualifying programing broadcast by such licensee during each annual license period. Defines qualifying programing as public service programing and programing that has a direct relevance to persons residing in the licensee's service area.  Excludes from such definition programing that originates outside the licensee's service area and is broadcast by the licensee for pay. Directs the FCC to establish a licensee rating schedule based on a review of a licensee's programing before the evaluation system becomes effective.  Directs the FCC to determine whether different minimum point levels should be established for different categories of licensees. Directs the FCC to prescribe a rule establishing a public responsibility standard.  Requires such standard to specify the number of points a licensee must accumulate to comply with the standard. States that this Act does not authorize the FCC to require licensees to broadcast a particular type of programing or to establish a particular type of broadcasting format, except that only qualifying programing shall be eligible for points. Requires the establishment of procedures under which the FCC shall issue, upon request, a binding declaratory judgment regarding:  (1) the category of licensees in which a licensee belongs; and (2) whether a licensee is in compliance with the public responsibility standard. Requires licensees to keep public records indicating the number of points accumulated. Authorizes the FCC to take any action necessary to determine whether a licensee has violated the public responsibility requirements. Sets a civil penalty for licensees who consistently fail to comply with the public responsibility standard.  Sets criminal penalties for persons who knowingly make false statements in specified records. Requires the FCC to report to Congress on:  (1) actions taken to establish a public responsibility standard; and (2) the expected effective date of such standard. States that the FCC shall not have any authority to establish or enforce rules which require commercial television or radio broadcasting station licensees or license applicants to: (1) ascertain the interests of persons residing in the station's service areas; (2) limit the number or length of commercial advertisements; or (3) establish or maintain any specific format for programing logs. Increases the terms of broadcast licenses and license renewals to ten years. Authorizes an application for a broadcast station construction permit and an application for a broadcast station license to be submitted on a joint application.  Deletes the provision which requires construction of a station to be completed and approved by the FCC before the FCC will grant a license to operate the station. Prohibits the FCC from considering a competing application for a broadcast station's facilities when considering the broadcast station licensee's application for renewal. Deletes the provisions concerning:  (1) petitions to deny broadcast license applications; and (2) hearings on such license applications. Excludes from the equal time rule a broadcast of an interview, discussion, or debate by a legally qualified candidate regardless of whether such interview, discussion, or debate is a regularly scheduled program.",2025-08-29T19:49:12Z,
97-hr-4727,97,hr,4727,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish penalties for violations of section 605 of such Act.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-10-07,1981-11-17,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24]",CA,D,W000215,3,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish civil and criminal penalties for violations of the prohibition against unauthorized publication or use of communications signals. Permits more severe civil and criminal penalties for persons who violate such prohibition for commercial advantage or private financial gain than for other violators.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-hr-4590,97,hr,4590,Technology Transfer Control Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-09-24,1981-09-30,Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.,House,"Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]",CA,R,D000435,0,"Technology Transfer Control Act of 1981 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to state that goods and technology may contribute to the military potential of possible adversary nations.  Declares it to be the policy of the United States to prohibit the transfer to any Communist country of goods or technology which have any potential for military, law enforcement, or intelligence gathering purposes and to encourage friendly countries to exercise similar controls. Authorizes the President to impose export controls on articles and technical data for national security purposes regardless of their availability from sources outside the United States.  Directs the President to require a license for the export of goods and technology to any Communist country.  Provides a procedure for Congress to disapprove the issuance of such license. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to review any proposed export of goods or technology to any Communist country and recommend disapproval if such export has potential military, law enforcement, or intelligence gathering value which could prove detrimental to the national security of the United States.",2025-08-29T19:49:12Z,
97-hr-4564,97,hr,4564,Uniform Federal Research and Development Utilization Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-09-23,1982-03-02,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17]",PA,D,E000208,10,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 97-379 (Part I)) Uniform Federal Research and Development Utilization Act of 1981 - Title I: Policy - Declares that the public interest would be better served if greater efforts were made to obtain patent protection for and to promote the commercial use of new technology resulting from federally-sponsored research.  Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a uniform Federal system for the management and use of the results of federally-sponsored scientific and technological research and development. Title II: Functions of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology - Requires a Secretary of Commerce chaired committee of the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology to make recommendations to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy with regard to the uniform planning and administration of Federal programs pertaining to inventions, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and rights in technical data, such recommendations to be transmitted by the Director to Federal agencies. Title III: Allocation of Property Rights in Inventions Resulting from Federally Sponsored Research and Development - Declares that each Federal agency shall acquire on behalf of the Federal Government, at the time of contracting, title to any invention made under the contract of a Federal agency if the agency determines: (1) the services of the contractor are for the operation of Federal research and development centers; (2) restriction or elimination of the right to retain title is necessary because of the national security nature of the work being performed; (3) because of the exceptional circumstances (including recombinant DNA research), acquisition of title by the Government is necessary to assure the adequate protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; (4) the principal purpose of the contract is to develop or improve products, processes, or methods which will be required for use by Government regulations, (5) the contract is not to be performed in the United States; or (6) the contractor does not have a place of business in U.S., or is controlled by a foreign entity. Specifies, in other situations, the minimum rights, with respect to any invention, which each Federal agency shall acquire at the time of contracting. Permits the contractor or inventor to retain title to these inventions by notifying the Government within a specified time and to the other type of inventions if the Government waives its rights.  Permits the Federal agency to require the contractor to license an invention to achieve practical application or alleviate serious public needs. Establishes criteria for the issuance of regulations by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Secretary of Defense for the allocation of property rights in subject inventions.  Requires all contractors to report to the sponsoring Federal agency each patentable subject invention as well as the contractor's intent to file a patent application and commercialize such invention. Requires the  Administrators and the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations which will provide payment to the government for Federal funding of research and development activities through the sharing of royalties and/or revenues with the contractor. Title IV: Domestic and Foreign Protection and Licensing of Federally Owned Inventions - Specifies the authority of Federal agencies with respect to obtaining patents, promoting licensing of inventions, granting licenses, conducting market surveys, transferring custody of patents, and receiving funds. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to coordinate a program for assisting Federal agencies in protecting and licensing federally-owned inventions. Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to promulgate regulations specifying the terms upon which any federally-owned invention may be licensed. Sets forth the procedure whereby Federal agencies may grant exclusive or domestic patent or patent application. Title V: Miscellaneous - Amends specified Acts to conform to the provisions of this Act.",2025-08-29T19:49:13Z,
97-s-1657,97,s,1657,"A bill entitled the ""Uniform Science and Technology Research and Development Utilization Act.""","Science, Technology, Communications",1981-09-23,1982-05-05,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 541.,Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,23,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 97-381) Title I:  Policy - Expresses the need to establish and maintain a uniform Federal policy for the management and use of the results of federally sponsored science and technology research and development. Title II:  Implementation - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidelines to assure uniform implementation of title III of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to insure the consistent application of this Act by:  (1) consulting with and advising agencies regarding implementation;  and (2) accumulating, analyzing, and disseminating data obtained from agencies. Authorizes the Secretary to assist agencies in promoting licensing, utilization, and protection of Federal inventions both here and abroad and to receive fees and royalties. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on these activities, including relevant statistical data and recommendations.  Terminates the authority of the Secretary under this Act seven years after enactment. Title III:  Allocations of Rights-Government Contractors - Permits each agency to acquire title to any invention made under contract with that agency if necessary to protect intelligence activities or to further the policy of this Act. Requires Federal agency research contracts to:  (1) require periodic written reports on the commercial utilization of the invention;  (2) reserve to the United States at least an irrevocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable, paid-up license to make, use, and sell the invention;  and (3) employ a single patent rights clause, detailing the time limits and obligations of each party for moving on the invention.  Grants the contractor the right to retain title to the invention, subject to the right of the Federal agency to require its commercial utilization through licensing specified terms.  Permits an agency to waive its rights if to do so would be in the public interest. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Makes technical and conforming amendments to specified Acts.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-hr-4547,97,hr,4547,A bill to provide that certain trusts shall not be treated as private foundations.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-09-22,1981-09-22,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]",CT,D,G000120,5,Provides that certain charitable trusts engaged in newspaper publishing shall not be treated as private foundations for tax purposes.,2024-02-07T16:32:33Z,
97-hr-4512,97,hr,4512,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that persons shall be eligible to be licensed as broadcasting station operators under such Act regardless of whether they are citizens or nationals of the United States.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-09-17,1981-09-18,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",House,"Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]",MA,D,F000339,0,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue broadcast station operators' licenses to persons other than U.S. citizens or nationals. Prohibits the FCC from requiring such a licensee to be a U.S. citizen or national.,2024-02-05T14:30:09Z,
97-s-1629,97,s,1629,Broadcast Deregulation Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-09-16,1982-04-07,"Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.",Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,5,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Broadcast Deregulation Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating the programming of radio broadcast station licensees. Directs the FCC to renew a broadcast station's license if the station has not seriously violated the Communications Act and, with respect to television stations, the licensee has substantially met the needs of residents of its service area.  Prohibits the FCC, when acting on a license renewal application, from considering the license application of another person for the same facilities. Directs the FCC, consistent with sound spectrum management, to encourage the introduction of new and additional services.  Requires the FCC, in acting upon applications for such services, to presume the services are in the public interest whenever providing them is technically feasible without causing significant technical degradation to or interference with radio transmissions by other licensees. Sets forth a schedule of fees to be charged by the FCC for specified services.  Authorizes the FCC to increase or decrease the charges annually. Authorizes the FCC to impose penalty fees and to waive fee payments.  Requires the moneys collected from these fees to be placed in the Treasury for use by the FCC.  Limits the amount collected from the fees to 50 percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated to the FCC. Directs the FCC to allocate channels for very high frequency (VHF) commercial television broadcasting so that not less than one such channel shall be allocated to each State.  Directs the FCC to permit the reallocation of a VHF channel if a licensee offers to move its channel into a State without a VHF channel.  Requires the FCC to issue a license of up to five years duration to such licensee for that purpose.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
97-hr-4437,97,hr,4437,Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-09-09,1981-10-30,"Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce.",House,"Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]",NY,D,O000134,13,Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1981 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to expand daylight saving time by starting it the first Sunday of March rather than the last Sunday of April.  Permits States and the Federal Communications Commission to make adjustments because of such change.,2025-08-29T19:49:09Z,
97-hconres-173,97,hconres,173,"A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should embark on a program to construct a permanent manned operations center in low earth orbit within 10 years, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1981-08-04,1981-08-24,Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications.,House,"Rep. Grisham, Wayne R. [R-CA-33]",CA,R,G000480,14,Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should complete construction of a permanent manned operations center in low Earth orbit within ten years.  Requests the President to submit to Congress within one year a plan for implementing such objective.,2024-02-07T15:21:41Z,
97-s-1562,97,s,1562,Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1982,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-07-31,1982-12-20,Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]",AK,R,M001085,3,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1982 - Establishes the Arctic Science Policy Council to:  (1) facilitate cooperation between the Federal Government and State governments with respect to Arctic research; (2) promote cooperative Arctic research programs with other nations; (3) develop and supervise an integrated national Arctic science policy; and (4) cooperate with the Governor and agencies of Alaska in formulating Arctic science policy.  Requires the Council to:  (1) appoint the members of an Arctic Research Commission; (2) publish, annually, a statement of goals and objectives of Arctic research to guide such Commission; and (3) submit an annual report on its activities to Congress. Requires Federal agencies to cooperate with the Council and furnish any nonproprietary information relating to Arctic research that the Council may request. Establishes the Arctic Research Commission. Directs the Commission to:  (1) survey Arctic research conducted by Federal and State agencies and public and private institutions to determine priorities and make recommendations for future research; (2) establish a data collection and retrieval center for Arctic research; (3) promulgate guidelines for the use and dissemination of Arctic research information; (4) consult with the Council and make grants for Arctic research; (5) transmit, annually, a report on its activities, with recommendations on future Arctic research policy to the Council; (6) submit to Congress and the State legislature of Alaska a report, making recommendations on the continued operation of Government-operated laboratory facilities conducting Arctic research; and (7) cooperate with the Governor and agencies of Alaska with respect to Arctic research, and management of Arctic scientific and technological data. Authorizes the State of Alaska to elect whether or not it will participate in Council and Commission activities. Provides that the failure of Alaska, in any fiscal year, to contribute to the Arctic Research Fund an amount equal to one quarter of the U.S. appropriation to such Fund for the preceding fiscal year shall constitute an election not to participate. Modifies Council and Commission membership requirements if Alaska elects not to participate. Creates the Arctic Research Fund to support the activities of the Council and the Commission. Requires such Fund to consist of amounts appropriated by the United States and contributed by Alaska and private sources.  Authorizes appropriations for such Fund.",2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
97-s-1539,97,s,1539,Severe Storms Advisory Committee Act of 1981,"Science, Technology, Communications",1981-07-29,1981-07-29,Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]",KS,R,D000401,0,"Severe Storms Advisory Committee Act of 1981 - Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Severe Storms Advisory  Committee which shall submit annual reports to the President and Congress assessing and making recommendations concerning the current objectives, milestones, and technological developments of the severe storms forecasting program.  Sets forth the terms and conditions of membership on such Committee, including representation from specified agencies, State and local civil defense systems, and weather forecasters. Terminates such Committee after five years.",2025-08-29T19:51:12Z,