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| 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 |
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| 98-hjres-662 | 98 | hjres | 662 | A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-10-09 | 1984-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 0 | Extends until October 12, 1984, the termination date for the continuing appropriations made by Public Law 98-455. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-663 | 98 | hjres | 663 | A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-10-09 | 1984-10-10 | Became Public Law No: 98-461. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | Extends the availability of appropriations, funds, and authority granted pursuant to Public Law 98-455 until October 11, 1984. Declares that Federal employees furloughed as a result of the lapse of appropriations from midnight October 3, 1984, until the date of enactment of this joint resolution, will be compensated at their standard rate of compensation for such period. Ratifies and confirms all obligations incurred in anticipation of the appropriations and authority provided in this joint resolution for the purposes of maintaining the minimum level of essential activities necessary to protect life and property, and bringing about orderly termination of other functions. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-659 | 98 | hjres | 659 | A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-06 | Became Public Law No: 98-455. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | Extends the availability of appropriations, funds, and authority granted pursuant to H.J. Res. 653 until October 9, 1984. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-660 | 98 | hjres | 660 | A joint resolution to require the United States Postal Service to provide and sell a postage stamp issue to honor Walter Camp, the organizer of the game of football in the United States. | Sports and Recreation | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | M000992 | 0 | Directs the United States Postal Service to issue a postage stamp to honor Walter Camp, the organizer of the game of football in the United States. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-661 | 98 | hjres | 661 | A joint resolution to designate May 18, 1985, as "Fallen Heroes Day". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] | MD | D | L000413 | 0 | Designates May 18, 1985, as Fallen Heroes Day in honor of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-656 | 98 | hjres | 656 | A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-10-04 | 1984-10-05 | Became Public Law No: 98-453. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | Extends the availability of appropriations, funds, and authority granted pursuant to H.J. Res. 653 until six o'clock p.m., eastern daylight time, October 5, 1984. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-657 | 98 | hjres | 657 | A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-10-04 | 1984-10-04 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 0 | Extends until October 9, 1984, the termination date for the continuing appropriations made by H.J. Res. 653. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-658 | 98 | hjres | 658 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a single six-year term of office for the President and Vice President, to provide that no Member of the House of Representatives may serve for more than three four-year terms, to provide that no Senator may serve more than two terms, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1984-10-04 | 1984-10-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] | DE | D | C000174 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a six-year term for the offices of President and Vice President and prohibits any person from being elected to such offices more than once. Declares the term of office of a Representative to be four years. Precludes eligibility for election to the House of Representatives for more than three terms. Precludes eligibility for election to the Senate for more than two terms. Repeals the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. Applies this article to elections held after January 1, 2000. | 2021-06-29T20:22:18Z | |
| 98-hjres-655 | 98 | hjres | 655 | A joint resolution designating February 16, 1985, as "Lithuanian Independence Day". | International Affairs | 1984-10-03 | 1984-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 98-539. | House | Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1] | IN | D | H000058 | 45 | Directs the President to designate February 16, 1985, as Lithuanian Independence Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-653 | 98 | hjres | 653 | A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-10-01 | 1984-10-03 | Became Public Law No: 98-441. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1985 for projects and activities which were conducted in FY 1984, and for which provision was made in the following appropriation Acts, at the rate for operations, under the terms and conditions, and to the extent and in the manner provided for in FY 1984 (unless otherwise provided for in this joint resolution): (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984; (2) Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1984; (3) District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1984; (3) Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriation Act, 1984; (4) Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984; (5) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984; (6) Military Construction Appropriation Act, 1984; (7) Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984; and (8) Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriation Act, 1984. Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1985 for the following activities conducted in FY 1984, under the terms and conditions provided in applicable appropriation Acts for FY 1984, at the current rate: (1) health planning activities; (2) National Research Service Awards; (3) National Arthritis Advisory Board, National Diabetes Advisory Board, and National Digestive Diseases Advisory Board; (4) Medical Library Assistance programs; (5) refugee and entrant assistance activities; (6) child abuse prevention and treatment and adoption opportunities activities; (7) activities under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973; and (8) emergency immigrant education activities. Makes appropriations, funds, and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution available from October 1, 1984, until: (1) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriation Act by both Houses without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) October… | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-654 | 98 | hjres | 654 | A joint resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-10-01 | 1984-10-13 | Became Public Law No: 98-475. | House | 0 | Amends the Second Liberty Bond Act to increase the temporary public debt limit to $1,575,700,000,000, or $1,823,800,000,000 on and after October 1, 1984. | 2021-09-25T05:30:02Z | |||||
| 98-hjres-652 | 98 | hjres | 652 | A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-09-28 | 1984-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 0 | Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1985 for continuing projects and activities which were conducted in FY 1984, and for which provision was made in the following appropriation Acts, at the current rate and under the current terms and conditions unless otherwise provided for in this joint resolution: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984; (2) Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1984; (3) District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1984; (4) Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriation Act, 1984; (5) Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984; (6) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984; (7) Military Construction Appropriation Act, 1984; (8) Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1984; and (9) Treasury, Postal Service and General Appropriation Act, 1984. Makes appropriations, funds, and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution available from October 1, 1984, until: (1) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; or (2) enactment of the applicable appropriation Act by both Houses without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) October 12, 1984, whichever first occurs. Declares that appropriations made and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall cover all obligations or expenditures incurred for any project or activity during the period for which funds or authority are available under this joint resolution. Charges expenditures made pursuant to this joint resolution to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a bill in which it is contained is enacted into law. Permits the apportionment of funds to the extent necessary to permit pay increases for civilian officers and employees and active and retired military personnel. Prohibits the Department of Defense from using any appropriations or authority granted pursua… | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-650 | 98 | hjres | 650 | A joint resolution calling upon the Department of Transportation to investigate and identify the possible causes of the increasing number of mid-air collisions and near misses. | Transportation and Public Works | 1984-09-25 | 1984-10-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] | CA | D | S000810 | 0 | Directs the Department of Transportation to report to Congress, within 60 days of enactment of this resolution, on ways to improve air traffic safety. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 98-hjres-651 | 98 | hjres | 651 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting Federal courts from entering orders requiring the attendance of any student at a particular school. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-09-25 | 1984-09-27 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] | MO | D | V000112 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Federal court from requiring a student to attend a particular public school because of race, color, creed, or sex for the purpose of achieving racial or ethnic balance. | 2021-06-29T20:22:11Z | |
| 98-hjres-649 | 98 | hjres | 649 | A joint resolution changing the date for the counting of the electoral votes in 1985. | Government Operations and Politics | 1984-09-19 | 1984-10-09 | Became Public Law No: 98-456. | House | Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] | TX | D | W000763 | 0 | Changes the day upon which electoral votes shall be counted from January 6, 1985, to January 7, 1985. | 2021-09-25T05:30:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-648 | 98 | hjres | 648 | A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-09-17 | 1984-10-12 | Became Public Law No: 98-473. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 98-1159) Title I: -- Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1985 for projects or activities, provided for in the: (1) Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1985 (H.R. 5743), as provided for in the conference report filed in the House of Representatives on September 25, 1984, as if such Act had been enacted into law; and (2) the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, (H.R. 5899), as provided in the conference report filed on September 26, 1984. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1985 - Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY 1985 within the Department of the Interior for the Bureau of Land Management for management of land and resources, construction and access, payments in lieu of taxes, Oregon and California grant lands, range improvements, service charges, deposits and forfeitures, miscellaneous trust funds, and land acquisition. Sets forth uses and limitations of appropriations made to the Bureau of Land Management. Continues the segregative effect of the Department of the Navy withdrawal application N-37171, covering certain public lands in Churchill County, Nevada, until Congress acts on such withdrawal. Appropriates funds for: (1) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for resource management, construction, anadromous fish, the Migratory Bird Conservation Account, land acquisition, and the National Wildlife Refuge Fund; (2) the National Park Service for the operation of the National Park System, recreation and preservation programs, the Visitor Facilities Fund, the Historic Preservation Fund, construction, land acquisition and State assistance, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Capital Region arts and cultural affairs; (3) the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission; (4) the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Commission; (5) the Geological Survey for surveys, investigations and research; (6) the Minerals Management… | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-647 | 98 | hjres | 647 | A joint resolution designating the week of January 7 through January 13, 1985, as "National Productivity Improvement Week". | Labor and Employment | 1984-09-14 | 1984-09-14 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4] | GA | D | L000265 | 37 | Designates the week of January 7 through January 13, 1985, as National Productivity Improvement Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-646 | 98 | hjres | 646 | A joint resolution to designate the week of September 8, 1984, as "National Independent Retail Grocer Week". | Commerce | 1984-09-13 | 1984-09-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4] | SC | R | C000079 | 0 | Designates the week of September 8 through September 14, 1985, as National Independent Retail Grocer Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-645 | 98 | hjres | 645 | A joint resolution to designate the week of February 18, 1985, through February 24, 1985, as "CPR Awareness Week". | Health | 1984-09-11 | 1984-09-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | W000215 | 0 | Designates the week of February 18 through February 24, 1985, as CPR Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-643 | 98 | hjres | 643 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require a balanced Federal budget. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-09-06 | 1984-09-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires the President to submit to Congress a proposed statement of receipts and outlays in which total outlays are not greater than total receipts. Requires a Congress to adopt such a statement, except during a declared national emergency. Prohibits the inclusion of the social security and hospital insurance trust funds in the budget of the United States. | 2021-06-29T20:05:23Z | |
| 98-hjres-644 | 98 | hjres | 644 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning April 14, 1985, as "National Alopecia Areata Awareness Week". | Health | 1984-09-06 | 1984-09-06 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] | PA | D | K000319 | 0 | Designates the week beginning April 14, 1985, as National Alopecia Areata Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-642 | 98 | hjres | 642 | A joint resolution to require the United States Postal Service to provide and sell a postage stamp issue to honor aviation pioneer John J. Montgomery and to commemorate more than 100 years of controlled winged flight. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1984-09-05 | 1984-09-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45] | CA | R | H000981 | 3 | Directs the United States Postal Service to issue a postage stamp in 1985 to honor aviation pioneer John J. Montgomery and to commemorate more than 100 years of controlled winged flight. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-640 | 98 | hjres | 640 | A joint resolution designating the week of November 4-10, 1984, as "National Royal Ambassadors Week. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1984-08-10 | 1984-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] | TX | D | B000997 | 13 | Designates the week of November 4 through November 10, 1984, as National Royal Ambassadors Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-641 | 98 | hjres | 641 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution with respect to the right to life, except in cases of rape, incest, and life endangerment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-08-10 | 1984-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Vandergriff, Tommy J. [D-TX-26] | TX | D | V000026 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - States that for purposes of the fifth and 14th amendments to the Constitution, the word "person" applies to all human beings without regard to age, health, function or condition of dependency. Makes such amendment inapplicable to laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother or when the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest. | 2021-06-29T20:05:22Z | |
| 98-hjres-638 | 98 | hjres | 638 | A joint resolution designating October 1984 as "National Head Injury Awareness Month". | Health | 1984-08-09 | 1984-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 98-538. | House | Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] | WA | D | D000327 | 228 | Designates the month of October 1984 as National Head Injury Awareness Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-639 | 98 | hjres | 639 | A joint resolution to require the United States Postal Service to provide and sell a postage stamp issue to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the founding of New Haven, Connecticut. | Social Sciences and History | 1984-08-09 | 1984-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | M000992 | 0 | Directs the United States Postal Service to issue a postage stamp in 1988 to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the founding of the city of New Haven, Connecticut. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-635 | 98 | hjres | 635 | A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the food stamp program of the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-08-08 | 1984-08-08 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | Makes a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for the food stamp program for FY 1984. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-636 | 98 | hjres | 636 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the week commencing October 7, 1984 as National Port Week. | Water Resources Development | 1984-08-08 | 1984-10-03 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19] | NY | D | B000432 | 223 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week beginning October 7, 1984, as National Port Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hjres-637 | 98 | hjres | 637 | A joint resolution to designate the week of September 23, 1984, as "National Historically Black Colleges Week". | Social Sciences and History | 1984-08-08 | 1984-09-20 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.340. | House | Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4] | SC | R | C000079 | 162 | Designates the week of September 23, 1984, as National Historically Black Colleges Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-634 | 98 | hjres | 634 | A joint resolution to designate August 8 "National Children's Day". | Families | 1984-08-02 | 1984-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6] | OH | R | M000432 | 0 | Designates August 8 as National Children's Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-633 | 98 | hjres | 633 | A joint resolution to provide for the establishment of a Joint Committee on Intelligence. | Congress | 1984-08-01 | 1984-08-01 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 1 | Establishes the Joint Committee on Intelligence. Declares that such committee has exclusive legislative jurisdiction with respect to any intelligence activity of the Federal Government and authorizations for appropriations for specified agencies and intelligence-related activities. Directs the joint committee to classify its information and records and to establish guidelines for their maintenance, use, and availability. Sets forth procedures for the disclosure of such information. Directs the joint committee to establish and carry out rules and procedures necessary to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of information. Makes conforming amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives (including abolishing the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence) and the National Security Act of 1947. | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 98-hjres-632 | 98 | hjres | 632 | A joint resolution recognizing the importance of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. | Labor and Employment | 1984-07-31 | 1984-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. | House | Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3] | IN | R | H000586 | 33 | States that the Congress recognizes the vital role of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and commits itself to the maintenance of a strong and effective Federal presence in apprenticeship programs. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 98-hjres-631 | 98 | hjres | 631 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as "Mental Illness Awareness Week". | Health | 1984-07-30 | 1984-10-02 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.322. | House | Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] | OR | D | W000779 | 216 | Designates the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as Mental Illness Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-630 | 98 | hjres | 630 | A joint resolution to designate the week beginning February 3, 1985, as "National School Guidance and Counseling Week". | Education | 1984-07-27 | 1984-07-31 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] | WV | D | R000011 | 67 | Designates the week beginning February 3, 1985, as National School Guidance and Counseling Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-628 | 98 | hjres | 628 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every six years. | Law | 1984-07-25 | 1984-07-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2] | AL | R | D000326 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of specified Federal judges to six years unless the Senate consents to a continuance. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 98-hjres-629 | 98 | hjres | 629 | A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on May 19, 1985, as "National Tourism Week". | Sports and Recreation | 1984-07-25 | 1984-09-12 | See S.J.Res.335. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 235 | Designates the week beginning on May 19, 1985, as National Tourism Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-627 | 98 | hjres | 627 | A joint resolution designating the week of October 7-13, 1984, as "National Cheeseburger Week". | Agriculture and Food | 1984-07-24 | 1984-07-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 1 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of October 7 through October 13, 1984, as National Cheeseburger Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-619 | 98 | hjres | 619 | A joint resolution to designate the year of 1985 as the "Year to Champion the Cause of Pay Equity for Women". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-06-29 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44] | CA | D | B000236 | 23 | Designates 1985 as the Year to Champion the Cause of Pay Equity for Women. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-620 | 98 | hjres | 620 | A joint resolution to approve the Compact of Free Association, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1984-06-29 | 1984-09-18 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 3 | Grants congressional approval of the Compact of Free Association between the United States, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. Declares that the defense sites of the United States established in the Marshall Islands or the Federated States of Micronesia in accordance with such Compact and its related agreements are within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Provides that upon the effective date of the Compact of Free Association the laws of the United States generally applicable to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands shall continue to apply to the Republic of Palau. Makes the Republic of Palau eligible for such proportion of Federal assistance as it would otherwise have been eligible to receive under such laws prior to the effective date of the Compact. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hjres-621 | 98 | hjres | 621 | A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1984 as "National Hospice Month". | Health | 1984-06-29 | 1984-09-12 | See S.J.Res.334. | House | Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | G000349 | 254 | Designates November 1984 as National Hospice Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-622 | 98 | hjres | 622 | A joint resolution to designate September 7, 1984, as "National Buddy Holly Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1984-06-29 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hance, Kent R. [D-TX-19] | TX | D | H000144 | 75 | Designates September 7, 1984, as National Buddy Holly Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-623 | 98 | hjres | 623 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 1, 1985, as "National Weights and Measures Week". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1984-06-29 | 1984-07-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] | PA | D | K000319 | 41 | Designates the week of March 1 through March 7, 1985, as National Weights and Measures Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-624 | 98 | hjres | 624 | A joint resolution to designate August 4, 1985, as "Freedom of the Press Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-06-29 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] | CA | D | L000090 | 62 | Designates August 4, 1985, as Freedom of the Press Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-625 | 98 | hjres | 625 | A joint resolution to designate the week of October 13, 1984, through October 19, 1984, as "National Independent Laboratory Week". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1984-06-29 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-17] | MI | D | L000263 | 49 | Designates the week of October 13 through October 19, 1984, as National Independent Laboratory Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-626 | 98 | hjres | 626 | A joint resolution designating the month of November, 1984, as "National Christmas Seal Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1984-06-29 | 1984-10-02 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.324. | House | Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] | CA | D | R000485 | 233 | Designates the month of November 1984 as National Christmas Seal Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-613 | 98 | hjres | 613 | A joint resolution designating 1985 as the "Year of the Teacher". | Education | 1984-06-28 | 1984-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 97 | Designates 1985 as the Year of the Teacher. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-614 | 98 | hjres | 614 | A joint resolution designating the seven-day period beginning on February 8, 1985, and ending on February 14, 1985, as "National Chocolate Week". | Agriculture and Food | 1984-06-28 | 1984-07-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] | NJ | D | G000511 | 0 | Designates the period beginning on February 8 and ending on February 14, 1985, as National Chocolate Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-615 | 98 | hjres | 615 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning May 5, 1985, as "National Arson Awareness Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1984-06-28 | 1984-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 36 | Designates the week beginning May 5, 1985, as National Arson Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-616 | 98 | hjres | 616 | A joint resolution to establish a bipartisan National Commission of Federal Budget Deficit Reductions. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-06-28 | 1984-07-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. | House | Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] | OR | D | A000337 | 161 | Establishes the National Commission on Federal Budget Deficit Reductions to review all relevant elements of fiscal and monetary policy. Requires particular emphasis to be given to the causes of cyclical and structural Federal budget deficits and the impact which growing structural Federal deficits have on employment, capital formation, and the vigor and viability of economic growth in the United States. Requires the Commission to: (1) identify problems which may hinder the control and reduction of Federal budget deficits; and (2) analyze all potential options which would result in deficit reductions and place the Government on a sound financial basis. Requires the Commission to report to the President and Congress by January 15, 1985, detailed findings, conclusions, and recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions as it considers appropriate. Terminates the Commission 30 days after submission of such report. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 98-hjres-617 | 98 | hjres | 617 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-06-28 | 1984-07-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7] | GA | D | D000051 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress, prior to each fiscal year, to adopt a statement of receipts and outlays for that year in which total outlays are no greater than total receipts. Permits Congress in such statement to provide for a specific excess of outlays over receipts by a three-fifths vote directed solely to that subject. Prohibits total receipts for any fiscal year set forth in such statement from increasing by a rate greater than the rate of increase in national income in the last calendar year ending before such fiscal year, unless Congress passes a bill directed solely to approving specific additional receipts and such bill has become law. Permits Congress to waive the provisions of this Act with respect to any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. Declares that total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States, except those derived from borrowing and total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. | 2021-06-29T20:05:17Z | |
| 98-hjres-618 | 98 | hjres | 618 | Commission on Poverty Definition Reform Resolution | Social Welfare | 1984-06-28 | 1984-07-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. | House | Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3] | CA | D | M000249 | 30 | Commission on Poverty Definition Reform Resolution - Establishes the Commission on Poverty Definition Reform. Directs the Commission to: (1) describe the development nature, and functions of Federal poverty definitions; (2) examine the adequacy of current Federal poverty thresholds in reflecting poverty in the United States; (3) determine the types and adequacy of the data bases used by the Government for calculating poverty; (4) evaluate all current efforts to value noncash benefits which may influence the determination of the Federal poverty status of an individual or group; (5) compile a list of Federal and State programs which are linked to any Federal or State poverty definition; (6) develop, assess, and conduct public hearings on options for measuring poverty; and (7) report to Congress recommendations on methods of measuring poverty which ensure that federally established poverty levels accurately reflect the true nature and extent of poverty. Grants the Commission subpoena power. Directs the Commission to submit to Congress an interim report one year after it is organized and a final report two years after it is organized. Terminates the Commission 30 days after it submits its final report. Requires expenses of the Commission to be paid from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives. | 2025-08-29T17:40:21Z | |
| 98-hjres-609 | 98 | hjres | 609 | A joint resolution to designate December 12, 1984 as "National Tumor Registrar Recognition Day". | Health | 1984-06-27 | 1984-06-27 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 113 | Designates December 12, 1984, as National Tumor Registrar Recognition Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-610 | 98 | hjres | 610 | A joint resolution to designate the week of May 1 through May 7, 1985, as "National Osteoporosis Week". | Health | 1984-06-27 | 1984-06-27 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] | ME | R | S000663 | 49 | Designates the week of May 1 through May 7, 1985, as National Osteoporosis Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-611 | 98 | hjres | 611 | A joint resolution to designate the week of September 10, 1984, through September 16, 1984, as "Teenage Alcohol Abuse Awareness Week". | Health | 1984-06-27 | 1984-06-27 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | W000215 | 203 | Designates the week of September 10 through September 16, 1984, as Teenage Alcohol Abuse Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-612 | 98 | hjres | 612 | Security and General Nuclear Disarmament Resolution | International Affairs | 1984-06-27 | 1984-07-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs. | House | Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | S000286 | 0 | Security and General Nuclear Disarmament Resolution - Directs the President to establish a nuclear war risk reduction center to serve as a major and direct point of communications and consultation between the United States and the Soviet Union and to monitor issues relevant to reducing the risks of nuclear war. Prohibits such center from engaging in covert intelligence-gathering. Urges the President to seek the establishment of a joint U.S.-Soviet nuclear war reduction center. Requests the President to: (1) resubmit to the Senate for its advice and consent to ratification specified arms control agreements; and (2) initiate such actions as necessary to achieve the completion of a comprehensive test ban treaty between the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. Prohibits the United States, after the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, from testing any nuclear device unless the President certifies to the Congress before any such test that the Soviet Union has, after the end of such period, tested a nuclear device. Declares it to be the policy of the United States that it should not be the first nation to use nuclear weapons in a military conflict. | 2025-08-29T17:38:16Z | |
| 98-hjres-605 | 98 | hjres | 605 | A joint resolution regarding the implementation of the policy of the United States Government in opposition to the practice of torture by any foreign government. | International Affairs | 1984-06-26 | 1984-10-04 | Became Public Law No: 98-447. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 188 | (Measure passed House, amended) Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to oppose the practice of torture by foreign governments through the implementation of laws and through public and private diplomacy. Requests the President to: (1) instruct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to continue to raise the issue of torture by such governments; and (2) continue to involve the U.S. Government in the formulation of international standards, particularly the draft Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Requests the Secretary of State to issue specified formal instructions to each U.S. mission chief regarding U.S. policy with respect to such torture. States that the Secretary of Commerce should continue to enforce the current restrictions on the export of crime control equipment pursuant to the Export Administration Act of 1979. Directs the heads of U.S. departments that furnish military and law enforcement training to foreign personnel to include in such training instruction regarding international human rights standards with respect to torture. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-606 | 98 | hjres | 606 | A joint resolution to designate the week of October 14, 1984, through October 21, 1984, as "National Housing Week". | Housing and Community Development | 1984-06-26 | 1984-10-04 | Became Public Law No: 98-448. | House | Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] | OR | D | A000337 | 244 | Designates the week of October 14 through October 21, 1984, as National Housing Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hjres-607 | 98 | hjres | 607 | A joint resolution designating July 4, 1984 as "July 4th Family Celebration Day". | Families | 1984-06-26 | 1984-06-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 5 | Designates July 4, 1984, as July 4th Family Celebration Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-608 | 98 | hjres | 608 | A joint resolution designating the month of October 1984 as "National Quality Month". | Commerce | 1984-06-26 | 1984-09-20 | See S.J.Res.304. | House | Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34] | NY | D | L000516 | 245 | Designates October 1984 as National Quality Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-604 | 98 | hjres | 604 | A joint resolution to designate July 9, 1984, as "African Refugees Relief Day". | International Affairs | 1984-06-25 | 1984-07-09 | Became Public Law No: 98-351. | House | Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | D000373 | 211 | Designates July 9, 1984, as African Refugees Relief Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hjres-600 | 98 | hjres | 600 | Agricultural Trade and Export Policy Commission Act | Agriculture and Food | 1984-06-21 | 1984-08-30 | Became Public Law No: 98-412. | House | Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15] | TX | D | D000203 | 25 | (Measure passed House, amended) Agricultural Trade and Export Policy Commission Act - Amends the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 to establish a new subtitle which may be cited as the Agricultural Trade and Export Policy Commission Act. Establishes a National Commission on Agricultural Trade and Export Policy (Commission) to conduct a study of the agriculture-related trade and export policies and programs of the United States and the international and domestic factors affecting such policies and programs, including U.S. intergovernmental activities that affect the formulation of policies. Requires the Commission to be composed of ex officio congressional members, plus 23 members appointed by the President. Requires the Commission to submit to the President and the Congress: (1) a report containing its initial findings and recommendations with respect to the agriculture-related trade and export policies and programs of the United States, including ways such policies and programs can be improved by March 31, 1985; (2) additional interim reports on its work as may be requested by the chairmen of specified congressional committees; and (3) a report containing the final results of its study and recommendations by July 1, 1986. Authorizes Federal and public support to the Commission. Limits to a specified percentage of the Commission's total budget the amount that may be contributed by any one person or entity. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to use funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to pay the Commission's expenses if public contributions are insufficient. Exempts the Commission from specified provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and guidelines relating to the performance appraisals of Federal employees. Terminates the Commission 60 days after the transmission of its final report to the President and the Congress. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 98-hjres-601 | 98 | hjres | 601 | A joint resolution calling upon the President to affirm and maintain his commitment not to undercut existing strategic arms agreements so long as the Soviet Union shows equal restraint. | International Affairs | 1984-06-21 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] | WA | D | D000327 | 0 | States that the President should: (1) affirm his statement of May 31, 1982, that the United States will refrain from actions which undercut existing strategic arms agreements so long as the Soviet Union shows equal restraint; and (2) advise the Congress on how his existing plans for forces covered by existing agreements are consistent with the provisions of those agreements. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-602 | 98 | hjres | 602 | A joint resolution designating the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medicine. | Health | 1984-06-21 | 1984-06-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD-3] | MD | D | M000702 | 12 | Designates the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medicine. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 98-hjres-603 | 98 | hjres | 603 | A joint resolution designating August 28, 1984, as a national day of recognition for Father Junipero Serra. | Social Sciences and History | 1984-06-21 | 1984-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] | CA | D | P000047 | 88 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate August 28, 1984, as a national day of recognition of Father Junipero Serra. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-598 | 98 | hjres | 598 | A joint resolution proclaiming Douglas Clyde Macintosh to be an honorary citizen of the United States. | Immigration | 1984-06-20 | 1984-06-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | M000992 | 5 | Proclaims Douglas Clyde Macintosh an honorary U.S. citizen. | 2021-06-29T20:05:08Z | |
| 98-hjres-599 | 98 | hjres | 599 | A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1984, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1984-06-20 | 1984-06-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] | IL | R | P000444 | 65 | Designates August 1, 1984, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation reasserting the American commitment to full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki Accords. Requests the President to raise the issue of noncompliance with such provisions with the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries at every available opportunity. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-597 | 98 | hjres | 597 | A joint resolution to designate the week beginning September 2, 1984 as "Youth of America Week". | Education | 1984-06-19 | 1984-08-21 | Became Public Law No: 98-389. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31] | NY | R | K000086 | 221 | Designates the week beginning September 2, 1984, as Youth of America Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-593 | 98 | hjres | 593 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress on bills and joint resolutions making appropriations and on concurrent resolutions on the budget. | Congress | 1984-06-18 | 1984-06-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-35] | CA | R | L000274 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment - Requires a two-thirds vote on bills and resolutions making appropriations and on concurrent resolutions on the budget. Permits suspension of this Amendment by the President in war or a national domestic crisis, but only upon the concurrence of both Houses of Congress by a two-thirds vote of all Members of each House. | 2021-06-29T20:05:05Z | |
| 98-hjres-594 | 98 | hjres | 594 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning February 17, 1985, as a time to recognize volunteers who give their time to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to youths in need of adult companionship. | Social Welfare | 1984-06-18 | 1984-10-30 | Became Public Law No: 98-610. | House | Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] | TN | D | L000381 | 219 | Designates the week beginning February 17, 1985, as a time to recognize the contributions of volunteers who give their time to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to youths in need of adult companionship. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hjres-595 | 98 | hjres | 595 | A joint resolution to designate the month of October 1984 as "National Spina Bifida Month". | Health | 1984-06-18 | 1984-09-12 | See S.J.Res.275. | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 222 | Designates the month of October 1984 as National Spina Bifida Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-596 | 98 | hjres | 596 | A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the Department of Labor for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984. | Labor and Employment | 1984-06-18 | 1984-06-18 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] | IL | D | Y000013 | 0 | Makes a supplemental appropriation for FY 1984 to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (under the category of "training and employment services") for the summer youth employment and training program. Requires allocation of such funds to States so that each service delivery area composed (in whole or in part) of a geographic area served by a prime sponsor under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act receives, as nearly as possible, an amount equal to at least 90 percent of the amount received for the comparable geographic area for the summer youth program under such Act for the summer of 1983. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-592 | 98 | hjres | 592 | A joint resolution requesting the President to schedule annual summit meetings between the United States and the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1984-06-13 | 1984-06-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] | CA | D | L000090 | 24 | Requests the President to take steps to schedule annual summit meetings between the United States and the Soviet Union beginning on April 25, 1985, on the Elbe River in Germany. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 98-hjres-590 | 98 | hjres | 590 | A joint resolution to designate the week of December 9, 1984, through December 15, 1984, as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week". | Health | 1984-06-12 | 1984-07-03 | See S.J.Res.303. | House | Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] | MD | D | B000160 | 230 | Designates the week of December 9 through December 15, 1984, as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-591 | 98 | hjres | 591 | A joint resolution designating the Month of November 1984 as "National Diabetes Month". | Health | 1984-06-12 | 1984-10-02 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.299. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 223 | Designates November 1984 as National Diabetes Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-589 | 98 | hjres | 589 | A joint resolution to designate the week beginning September 16, 1984, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week". | Health | 1984-06-11 | 1984-06-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 112 | Designates the week beginning September 16, 1984, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-588 | 98 | hjres | 588 | A joint resolution to designate the week of October 7, 1984, through October 13, 1984, as "National Drug Enforcement Officers Week". | Health | 1984-06-07 | 1984-06-07 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | G000212 | 48 | Designates the week of October 7 through October 13, 1984, as National Drug Enforcement Officers Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-585 | 98 | hjres | 585 | A joint resolution directing the President to take certain actions to assure a reasonable and stable exchange rate for the dollar. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-06-06 | 1984-09-20 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House | Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] | IA | D | B000298 | 32 | Declares that the Congress pledges to continue its efforts to reduce the budget deficits. Directs the President and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to strengthen U.S. cooperation with the central banks and other appropriate institutions of our major allies. Directs the President to resolve current policy ambiguity by formally withdrawing the May 4, 1981, policy of nonintervention in exchange markets and by reaffirming the principles of responsible exchange-market stewardship agreed to at the Williamsburg economic summit. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 98-hjres-586 | 98 | hjres | 586 | A joint resolution to designate the week beginning June 2, 1985, as "National Theatre Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1984-06-06 | 1984-06-06 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15] | NY | R | G000417 | 0 | Designates the week beginning June 2, 1985, as National Theatre Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-587 | 98 | hjres | 587 | A joint resolution designating the month of August 1984 as "Ostomy Awareness Month". | Health | 1984-06-06 | 1984-08-21 | Became Public Law No: 98-388. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 220 | Designates the month of August 1984 as Ostomy Awareness Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-583 | 98 | hjres | 583 | A joint resolution to designate January 27, 1985, as "National Jerome Kern Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1984-06-05 | 1984-08-21 | Became Public Law No: 98-387. | House | Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] | CA | D | L000264 | 220 | Designates January 27, 1985, as National Jerome Kern Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-584 | 98 | hjres | 584 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim March 18, 1985, "National Taste and Smell Disease Awareness Day". | Health | 1984-06-05 | 1984-06-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] | MS | R | L000447 | 14 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 18, 1985, as National Taste and Smell Disease Awareness Day and to invite Governors and chief officials of State and local governments to make similar designations. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-581 | 98 | hjres | 581 | A joint resolution designating July 17, 1984, as "Spanish-American War Veterans Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 1984-05-31 | 1984-05-31 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42] | CA | R | L000517 | 111 | Designates July 17, 1984, as Spanish-American War Veterans Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-582 | 98 | hjres | 582 | A joint resolution to authorize the Armored Force Monument Committee, the United States Armor Association, the World Wars Tank Corps Association, the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, and the 1st, 4th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 14th, and 16th Armored Division Associations jointly to erect a memorial to the "American Armored Force" on United States Government property in Arlington, Virginia, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1984-05-31 | 1984-05-31 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] | SC | R | S000718 | 6 | Authorizes the Armed Force Monument Committee, the United States Armor Association, the World Wars Tank Corps Association, the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, and the 1st, 4th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 14th, and 16th Armored Division Associations to erect a memorial in or near Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, to honor and commemorate the American Armored Force. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, to select the site and approve the design and plans. Obligates the United States to expenses of maintenance only. Requires the commencement of the erection of the memorial within five years with a certification of sufficiency of funds necessary before commencement. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 98-hjres-580 | 98 | hjres | 580 | A joint resolution authorizing the Kahlil Gibran Centennial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1984-05-30 | 1984-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 98-537. | House | Rep. Kazen, Abraham, Jr. [D-TX-23] | TX | D | K000025 | 50 | (Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes the Kahlil Gibran Centennial Foundation to erect a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia in commemoration of the Lebanese-American poet and artist, Kahlil Gibran. Provides that the Foundation shall be responsible for preparation of the design and plans for the memorial, which shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of Interior, the Commission on Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, with the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, to select a site for the memorial. Prohibits construction of the memorial unless the Secretary determines that sufficient funds are available for its completion. Makes the Secretary responsible for the maintenance of the memorial after completion of construction. Provides that the United States shall not pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial. States that the authority to establish the memorial shall expire at the end of the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act unless construction of the memorial begins during that period. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 98-hjres-577 | 98 | hjres | 577 | A joint resolution designating August 1984 as "Polish American Heritage Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1984-05-24 | 1984-08-07 | Became Public Law No: 98-374. | House | Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3] | PA | D | B000644 | 227 | Designates August 1984 as Polish American Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hjres-578 | 98 | hjres | 578 | A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of October 14 through October 20, 1984 as "Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week". | Health | 1984-05-24 | 1984-10-02 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.295. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 217 | Designates the week of October 14 through October 20, 1984, as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-579 | 98 | hjres | 579 | A joint resolution designating March 1985 as "National Mental Retardation Awareness Month". | Health | 1984-05-24 | 1984-06-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] | IL | D | E000250 | 0 | Directs the President to designate March 1985 as National Mental Retardation Awareness Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-574 | 98 | hjres | 574 | A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on September 9, 1984, as "National Community Leadership Week". | Housing and Community Development | 1984-05-23 | 1984-08-21 | Became Public Law No: 98-386. | House | Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] | MN | R | F000380 | 266 | Designates the week beginning on September 9, 1984, as National Community Leadership Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-575 | 98 | hjres | 575 | A joint resolution designating February 11, 1985, "National Inventors' Day". | Labor and Employment | 1984-05-23 | 1984-06-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 0 | Designates February 11, 1985, as National Inventors' Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-576 | 98 | hjres | 576 | A joint resolution to designate the 7th through the 14th of October, 1984, as "National Coast Week". | Water Resources Development | 1984-05-23 | 1984-05-23 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] | MA | D | S001040 | 0 | Designates the week of October 7 through October 14, 1984, as National Coast Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-573 | 98 | hjres | 573 | A joint resolution designating August 4, 1984, as "National Legion of Valor Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 1984-05-21 | 1984-05-21 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | R000495 | 70 | Designates August 4, 1984, as National Legion of Valor Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-572 | 98 | hjres | 572 | A joint resolution to proclaim July 10, 1984, "Food for Peace Day". | Agriculture and Food | 1984-05-17 | 1984-07-09 | See S.J.Res.306. | House | Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15] | TX | D | D000203 | 229 | Designates July 10, 1984, as Food for Peace Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-571 | 98 | hjres | 571 | A joint resolution designating July 28, 1984, as "First United States Olympic Team Day" in honor of the United States participants in the 1896 Olympics. | Sports and Recreation | 1984-05-16 | 1984-05-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 5 | Designates July 28, 1984, as First United States Olympic Team Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-569 | 98 | hjres | 569 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations. | Economics and Public Finance | 1984-05-15 | 1984-05-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | B000229 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Permits the President to reduce or veto any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except an item of appropriation for the legislative branch or the judicial branch. Requires the President to return with his objections any item of appropriation reduced or vetoed to the House in which the bill originated. Subjects such bills to the same proceeding as other bills disapproved by the President, except that only a majority vote of each House of Congress shall be required to override a disapproval or reduction. | 2021-06-29T20:04:57Z | |
| 98-hjres-570 | 98 | hjres | 570 | A joint resolution designating the month of June 1984 as "Hire a Vet Month", in recognition of the cooperation among the Department of Labor, the Veterans' Administration, and the Nation's business community in developing employment and training opportunities for our veterans. | Labor and Employment | 1984-05-15 | 1984-05-15 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38] | CA | D | P000121 | 87 | Designates the month of June 1984 as Hire a Vet Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-565 | 98 | hjres | 565 | A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of November 25 through December 1, 1984, as "National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week". | Health | 1984-05-10 | 1984-10-02 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.201. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | G000212 | 166 | Designates November 25 through December 1, 1984, as National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-566 | 98 | hjres | 566 | A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as "National Neighborhood Housing Services Week". | Housing and Community Development | 1984-05-10 | 1984-07-09 | Became Public Law No: 98-350. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] | CA | D | M000794 | 233 | Designates the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as National Neighborhood Housing Services Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-567 | 98 | hjres | 567 | A joint resolution to designate 1984 as the "Year of the St. Lawrence Seaway" and June 27, 1984, as "St. Lawrence Seaway Day". | Social Sciences and History | 1984-05-10 | 1984-07-11 | Became Public Law No: 98-356. | House | Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2] | MI | R | P000574 | 228 | Designates 1984 as Year of the St. Lawrence Seaway and June 27, 1984, as St. Lawrence Seaway Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hjres-568 | 98 | hjres | 568 | A joint resolution conferring United States citizenship posthumously on Mrs. Mary Josephine Kaszkiewicz. | Immigration | 1984-05-10 | 1984-07-03 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice. | House | Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | R000465 | 0 | Confers United States citizenship posthumously on Mrs. Mary Josephine Kaszkiewicz. | 2021-06-29T20:04:57Z | |
| 98-hjres-562 | 98 | hjres | 562 | A joint resolution to consent to an amendment enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920. | Housing and Community Development | 1984-05-08 | 1984-05-08 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | A000069 | 0 | Approves amendments enacted by the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 which: (1) reduce the blood quantum requirement for a spouse or child to succeed a Hawaiian homestead lessee's unexpired homestead interest; and (2) limit the Hawaiian Homes Commission's authority to designate a successor if a lessee dies without having designated a successor. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z |
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