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96-hr-8455 96 hr 8455 A bill to establish a commission which shall be called the Iran Claims Settlement Commission and to enable the President of the United States to release the assets frozen by Presidential Order on November 14, 1979. International Affairs 1980-12-16 1980-12-16 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2] ID R H000171 0 Empowers the President to take any actions with respect to the frozen Iranian assets, despite other provisions of law, claims filed in U.S. courts, or assets reduced to the possession of U.S. creditors. Bars any claim against Iran out of such assets. Establishes the Iran Claims Settlement Commission to have exclusive jurisdiction over U.S. claims against Iran. Authorizes such Commission to settle and pay to the successful claimants their share of the amount recovered from Iran. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hr-8453 96 hr 8453 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act. Environmental Protection 1980-12-13 1980-12-13 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] CA D M000725 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to revise a required provision for State implementation plans. Permits the construction or modification of a major stationary source in a nonattainment area, even if the emissions from such facility will cause or contribute to concentrations of any pollutant for which a national ambient air quality standard is exceeded in such area, if, at the time of application for a permit, such construction or modification shall result in the reduction of emissions of such pollutant from an existing stationary source. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hr-8454 96 hr 8454 A bill for the relief of Rafael Vazquez Alcocer, Maria Eustolia Gonzalez de Vasquez, Tolis Mallali Vazques Gonzalez, and Alfredo Leander Alva. Private Legislation 1980-12-13 1980-12-13 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2] UT R M000143 0 Directs that four named individuals shall be considered to be maintaining non-immigrant status for a specified period of time under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:30Z  
96-hr-8452 96 hr 8452 A bill to improve the operation of the adjustment assistance programs for workers and firms under the Trade Act of 1974. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1980-12-11 1980-12-11 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] OH D S000230 0 Title I: Improvements in Adjustment Assistance for Workers - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Labor to reconsider any denial of adjustment assistance for workers separated from employment up to 18 months before a petition for such assistance was granted. Authorizes workers separated from employment between October 3, 1974, and November 1, 1977, who previously did not file a petition for certification of eligibility for adjustment assistance, to file such a petition for consideration by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to file such petitions on behalf of any group of workers, as well as by a group of workers or their representative. Requires the Secretary to certify a group of workers as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance if: (1) sales or production at their place of employment decrease or threaten to decrease due to increased imports competitive with articles (a) produced by such firm or (b) to which such firm supplies essential parts or services; or (2) a significan number of workers have been separated as a result of the opening by the workers' firm of facilities in a foreign country. Treats as firms, for purposes of such determinations, entities engaged in the retail sale of domestically-manufactured automobiles which are not domestically owned or controlled. Directs the Secretary to provide information to the Secretary of Commerce regarding petitions for adjustment assistance filed by workers when the workers' firm has also filed for such assistance. Stipulates that no adjustment assistance shall be provided a worker until sales or production at the worker's firm have decreased absolutely. Provides for trade readjustment allowances to be made to workers who: (1) had been employed at least 26 weeks in the year prior to separation or 40 weeks in the two years prior to separation; and (2) were part of a group certified as eligible for such assistance. Extends the time during which certain workers can continue to receive readjustment allowances. Directs the Secretary… 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8444 96 hr 8444 A bill to authorize appropriations for certain insular areas of the United States, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-09 1980-12-24 Public Law 96-597. House Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] CA D B001156 0 Title I: American Samoa - Requires that all rights, titles, and interests of the Federal Government in personal property in American Samoa be transferred to the American Samoa government on October 1, 1981, unless the Government agency responsible for such property advises the Secretary of the Interior that it has a continuing requirement for such property. Title II: Guam - Terminates the liability of Guam for the repayment of specified Federal assistance (including assistance for rehabilitation after typhoon damage) under the Guam Rehabilitation Act which is not repaid by October 1, 1981. Title III: Northern Mariana Islands - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit to specified congressional committees a report on the need, cost, and Federal assistance necessary to rehabilitate the dock and harbor facilities in the Northern Mariana Islands. Amends the Federal Fish Restoration Projects Act and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as if it were a State. Extends through taxable year 1982 the exemption from the territorial income tax for residents of the Northern Mariana Islands with respect to income derived from sources within such Commonwealth. Suspends until January 1, 1983, provisions expressing the sense of Congress that specified tax "rebates" do not permit the abatement of taxes. Title IV: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years after fiscal year 1980 for the installation, operation, and maintenance of communications systems to provide internal and external communications in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Requires the transfer of all right, title, and interest of the Federal Government in personal property in the Trust Territory and of the Government of the Trust Territory in personal property wherever located to the governments of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, the Marshall Islands, or the Federal States of Micronesia by October 1, 1982, upon declaration by the High Comm… 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
96-hr-8445 96 hr 8445 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to permit the Federal Communications Commission to employ voluntary services for purposes of monitoring violations of the Act by amateur station operators. Crime and Law Enforcement 1980-12-09 1980-12-09 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39] CA R D000044 0 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to permit the Federal Communications Commission to utilize the voluntary services of any individual licensed to operate an amateur radio station to monitor violations relating to amateur station transmissions. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hr-8446 96 hr 8446 Food Safety and Quality Amendments of 1980 Agriculture and Food 1980-12-09 1980-12-09 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 0 Food Safety and Quality Amendments of 1980 - Title I: Withdrawal of Inspection - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to permit the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw inspection service under such Acts for violations connected with transactions in drugs and for the repeated failure of an applicant or recipient to comply with sanitation or other requirements of such Acts. Title II: Civil Penalties - Increases criminal penalties for violations of such Acts. Establishes civil penalties for violations for which there is no crimal penalty. Sets forth hearing and review procedures under such Acts. Title III: Residue Prevention - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Inspection Act to authorize the Secretary to quarantine any cattle, sheep, swine, goat, horse, mule, or equine or any carcass, part thereof, meat product, poultry or poultry product which the Secretary has reason to believe may contain any unlawful residue. Authorizes such detention until the order is revoked or the articles containing such residue are destroyed. Sets forth hearing procedures for those adversely affected by the Secretary's determination. Authorizes the Secretary to require poultry slaughterers to identify the ownership of such poultry. Title IV: Bribery - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to establish criminal penalties for bribing officials performing duties prescribed under such Acts. Title V: General Provisions - Provides for the separability of the provisions of this Act. 2025-09-02T13:55:10Z  
96-hr-8447 96 hr 8447 Prevention, Identification, and Treatment of Elder Abuse Act of 1980 Crime and Law Enforcement 1980-12-09 1980-12-09 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 1 Prevention, Identification, and Treatment of Elder Abuse Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an office known as the National Center on Elder Abuse to: (1) compile an annual summary of recently conducted research on elder abuse; (2) develop and maintain an information clearinghouse on all programs for the prevention and treatment of such abuse; (3) compile training materials for personnel engaged in elder abuse prevention; (4) provide technical assistance for the planning and implementing of programs relating to the problems of elder abuse; and (5) investigate the causes and national incidence of elder abuse. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to or enter into contracts with public agencies or nonprofit organizations for demonstration projects designed to prevent and treat elder abuse. Sets forth the terms and conditions for such grants. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States for the development and implementation of elder abuse prevention and treatment programs. Requires such States to have in effect a State elder abuse law with mandatory reporting provisions. Sets forth other requirements for eligibility. Prohibits the use of assistance for construction of facilities. Directs the Secretary to establish criteria to achieve equitable distribution of assistance among the States. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-09-02T13:55:13Z  
96-hr-8448 96 hr 8448 A bill to require the Chief of Engineers to give preference to local firms in awarding contracts for certain emergency repairs and restoration of flood control works. Emergency Management 1980-12-09 1980-12-09 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] CA D P000047 0 Amends the Flood Control Act to require the Chief of Engineers, when awarding contracts for emergency repairs and restoration of flood control works, to award such contracts, to the extent feasible and practicable, to organizations, firms, and individuals residing in or doing business primarily in the area where the work is to be performed. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8449 96 hr 8449 Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 Transportation and Public Works 1980-12-09 1980-12-09 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2] LA D B000592 8 Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1980 - Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake, on an expedited and priority basis, navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama; and (3) Deep-draft access to the Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other statutory requirements as determined to be pertinent by the Chief of Engineers. States that in the event that Congress does not disapprove such final environmental impact statement by concurrent resolution, within a 60 calendar day period of receipt, it shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that the policies, purposes, and requirements of said statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers to develop, improve, and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways, at such depths and dimensions and with such facilities determined to be economically justified and engineering feasible and otherwise sufficient to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation or foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress final environmental impact statement for such improvements. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the completion of the draft environmental impact statement. Declares that the absence of Congressional disapproval shall constitute a finding and determination by Congress that all environmental statutes have been satisfied in connection with the navigation improvement. Declares that environmental impact statemen… 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8450 96 hr 8450 Shrimp Research and Consumer Information Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 1980-12-09 1980-12-09 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] LA D B000780 1 Shrimp Research and Consumer Information Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, within 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, to: (1) identify those shrimp producers within each shrimp producing region who have engaged in the harvesting of shrimp for not less than three years; and (2) conduct a referendum among the shrimp producers so identified regarding whether they desire the establishment of a Regional Shrimp Board for their respective shrimp producing region. Declares that if a majority of the shrimp producers voting in such referendum approve the establishment of a Regional Shrimp Board for their respective shrimp producing region, the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable, by regulation, establish a Regional Shrimp Board and appoint the members of such Board according to provisions set forth in this Act. Permits the Secretary to issue and amend orders for each shrimp producing region that shall provide for the following: (1) the establishment of appropriate plans or projects for promotion; (2) the establishment of research plans and projects with respect to the sale, distribution, utilization, or harvesting of shrimp, and the creation of new products therefrom; (3) requirements that shrimp producers and shrimp handlers maintain, and make available, such books and records as may be required in order that necessary information will be available to the Regional Shrimp Board; (4) requirements relating to the time, form, and manner of such periodic reporting by shrimp producers and shrimp handlers of such books and records; and (5) such other requirements that are incidental to, and not inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act and are necessary to carry out the provisions of any such order. Specifies that the information required to be submitted by shrimp producers and shrimp handlers by an order shall be kept confidential by all officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture, the Regional Shrimp Boards, and by all officers and employees of contracting agencies having access… 2025-09-02T13:55:10Z  
96-hr-8451 96 hr 8451 A bill to provide for simplified cost recovery in corporation income taxes, for the refundability of the investment tax credit up to $100,000, for nonrecognition of gain on certain sales and exchanges of interests in small business concerns, for incentives for research and experimentation in certain businesses and by institutions of higher education, and for election by married individuals to be taxed as unmarried individuals. Taxation 1980-12-09 1980-12-09 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] NY D D000471 0 Title I: Corporate Income Taxes, Simplified Cost Recovery Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual and corporate taxpayers an income tax deduction for a percentage of the cost of depreciable tangible property (recovery property) used in a trade or business or held for the production of income, which is placed in service after December 31, 1980. Establishes four classes and recovery periods for such property: (1) Class 1, two years; (2) Class 2, four years; (3) Class 3, seven years; and (4) Class 4, ten years. Requires assignment of property to the class which has a recovery period at least 40 percent shorter than its present midpoint useful life under the Asset Depreciation Range (ADR) system. Permits the taxpayer to elect placement of any item of property in the class with the next longer recovery period than the class to which it would otherwise belong. Defines the recovery percentage as the percentage (100 percent, 150 percent, or 200 percent) selected by the taxpayer for a class of items, divided by the number of years in the corresponding recovery period. Requires a taxpayer to establish a recovery account for each class of recovery property. Sets forth formulae for additions to and reductions in such account. Denies eligibility for the deduction to livestock, property subject to amortization, property depreciable on a basis other than time, public utility property, oil or gas fired boilers, and property used predominantly outside the United States. Increases from 20 percent to 30 percent the ADR variance from class life for public utility property. Shortens useful life requirements for investment tax credit property. Revises the applicable percentage for such property as follows: (1) 25 percent of the basis of an asset if its useful life is between two and four years (currently, 33 1/3 percent if useful life is between two and five years); (2) 60 percent of the basis of an asset if its useful life is between four and seven years (currently, 66 2/3 percent if useful life … 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8429 96 hr 8429 A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide to the State of South Dakota funds for the development and implementation of plans for the mitigation of economic losses to the State which have occurred as a result of the taking of land within South Dakota for the Missouri River Basin project, and for other purposes. Water Resources Development 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2] SD R A000009 0 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to the State of South Dakota to develop plans for the mitigation of economic losses incurred within such State as a result of the taking of land by the United States for the Missouri River Basin project. Requires such grants to cover the cost to the State of the development of economic development plans for the State or any sector thereof. Specifies that such a grant be approved by the Secretary only after the Secretary determines that the plan is economically feasible under the terms of such Act. Limits such grants to not more than 95 percent of the cost to carry out an economic development plan and not more than 90 percent of the cost of any plan for which the State requires repayment under this Act, except that the Secretary may make available to the State and local sponsoring agencies 100 percent of the cost to carry out a plan for which the State or local sponsoring agencies agree to repay ten percent of the cost. Requires the Western Area Power Administration to make available according to the direction of the State not less than a specified number of kilowatts of electric power and to sell not less than a specified number of kilowatt-hours of electric energy at a price not to exceed the cost of production and transmission of such energy. Allows the State to establish a higher price, and any revenues collected in excess of the cost to the Western Area Power Administration shall accrue to the State. Specifies that in order to qualify for the receipt of such electric power or revenue, the State must submit to the Secretary a plan for the sharing of any such power or revenues with Indian tribes within the State and, after consulting with such Indian tribes, the Secretary shall determine that such plan provides for the equitable sharing of such power or revenues. Deauthorizes the construction, operation, and maintenance of the initial stage Oahe unit irrigation project, James division, Missouri River Basin project, South Dakota. States that those Oahe Unit… 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8430 96 hr 8430 A bill to compensate those persons who served as enlisted members in the Philippine Scouts and the insular force of the United States Navy during World War II for the difference between their actual pay and allowances and the pay and allowances authorized for other enlisted members of the Regular Army and the Regular Navy of corresponding grades and length of Service. Armed Forces and National Security 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] HI D A000069 0 Directs: (1) the Secretary of the Army to compile a list of all persons who served as Philippine Scouts between December 6, 1941, and December 31, 1946; and (2) the Secretary of the Navy to compile a list of all persons who served in the insular force of the Navy between such dates. Requires the Secretaries to pay to such persons, or their survivors, the difference between the basic pay received by them and the pay such persons would have received but for the limitations of the Pay Readjustment Act of 1942. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
96-hr-8431 96 hr 8431 A bill for the relief of certain natives of the Philippines who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Immigration 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] HI D A000069 0 Provides for the issuance of immigrant visas to aliens who are natives of the Philippines (and their families) who served with and were honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces in World War II when such visas are not immediately available under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Exempts such aliens from certain visa fees. Provides that such aliens in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa after enactment of this Act may have their status adjusted to that of an immigrant, and that such status adjustment shall be made without regard to certain foreign residency requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:26Z  
96-hr-8432 96 hr 8432 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for the establishment of the deduction of contributions to parents and students savings accounts for educational purposes. Taxation 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] NY D D000471 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for contributions to a parents and students' savings (PASS) account created or organized exclusively for the purpose of paying the expenses at an institution of higher education or vocational school of the taxpayer, the child, parent or sibling of the taxpayer, or any person who meets specified qualifications. Limits the amount of such deduction to $1,500 per year, adjusted for inflation. Limits the duration of eligibility for such deduction to calendar years prior to the account beneficiary's 21st birthday, with specified exceptions. Excludes distributions from such an account from the gross income of the payee so long as such distributions are used to defray the beneficiary's tuition, fees, books and supplies, and reasonable living expenses. Specifies sanctions for the use of account funds for other than such educational purposes. Treats qualified distributions as income to the beneficiary for the taxable year in which the beneficiary accepts no payment from the fund and is not a student, and for each of the following four years, in successive apportionments equal to 20 percent of the total amount of such distributions. Specifies recordkeeping requirements. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8433 96 hr 8433 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the valuation of bank holding company assets for the purpose of determining the amount certain private foundations are required to distribute. Taxation 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] MN R F000380 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the valuation of assets for the purpose of determining the amount that a private foundation which is a bank holding company is required to distribute to avoid the tax on undistributed income. Grants such a private foundation, where a substantial portion of its assets consists of securities in banks and bank related companies, the option of valuing such banks and companies by capitalizing the dividends paid at a capitalization rate of six percent. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8434 96 hr 8434 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the Family Rental Tax. Taxation 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] AR R H000124 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow income tax deductions related to the rental of a residence to a family member of the taxpayer if such family member pays a fair rental and uses such residence as the principal place of residence. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8435 96 hr 8435 A bill to prohibit the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers. Water Resources Development 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9] GA D J000083 0 Prohibits the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8436 96 hr 8436 A bill to prohibit the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers. Water Resources Development 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7] GA D M000413 0 Prohibits the removal before January 1, 1982, of houseboats or floating cabins from water resource areas under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8437 96 hr 8437 A bill to authorize any national bank to establish branches outside of the State in which such national bank is located and to authorize any bank holding company to acquire control of banks located outside of the State in which such bank holding company is located. Finance and Financial Sector 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14] PA D M000930 0 Allows any national banking association, with the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency, to establish and operate new branches in any State other than that in which the association is located. Stipulates that such branches may be established and operated only as are specically authorized by such other State's law pertaining to State banks. Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to allow any bank holding company to acquire interest in a bank located outside the State in which such company's banking operations are principally conducted. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-8438 96 hr 8438 A bill to authorize any bank holding company to acquire control of banks located outside of the State in which such bank holding company is located. Finance and Financial Sector 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14] PA D M000930 0 Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to allow any bank holding company to acquire interest in a bank located outside the State in which such company's banking operations are principally conducted. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-8439 96 hr 8439 A bill to authorize any bank holding company to acquire control of banks and any national bank to establish branches throughout the standard metropolitan statistical area in which such bank holding company or national bank is located. Finance and Financial Sector 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14] PA D M000930 0 Allows any national banking association, with the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency, to establish and operate new branches outside the State in which the association is located if: (1) such location is within the same standard metropolitan statistical area; and (2) the establishment and operation of such branches are specifically authorized by such other State's statute law to State banks. Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to authorize any bank holding company to acquire interest in a bank located outside the State, but in the standard metropolitan statistical area, in which such company's banking operations are principally conducted. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-8440 96 hr 8440 A bill to authorize any bank holding company to acquire control of banks located throughout the standard metropolitan statistical area in which such bank holding company is located. Finance and Financial Sector 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14] PA D M000930 0 Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to authorize any bank holding company to acquire interest in a bank located outside the State, but in the standard metropolitan statistical area, in which such company's banking operations are principally conducted. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-8441 96 hr 8441 A bill to authorize any bank holding company located in the standard metropolitan statistical area in which the District of Columbia is located to acquire control of banks located throughout such area. Finance and Financial Sector 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14] PA D M000930 0 Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to authorize any bank holding company whose operations are principally conducted in the Washington, D.C., standard metropolitan statistical area to acquire interest in a bank located outside the State but in the Washington, D.C., standard metropolitan statistical area. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-8442 96 hr 8442 A bill to authorize any national bank located in the standard metropolitan statistical area in which the District of Columbia is located to establish branches throughout such area and to authorize any bank holding company located in such area to acquire control of banks throughout such area. Finance and Financial Sector 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14] PA D M000930 0 Allows any national banking association located in the Washington, D.C., standard metropolitan statistical area to establish and operate branches outside the State in which the association is located if: (1) such location is within the Washington, D.C., standard metropolitan statistical area; and (2) the establishment and operation of such branches are specifically authorized by such other State's statute to State banks. Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to authorize any bank holding company whose operations are principally conducted in the Washington, D.C., standard metropolitan statistical area to acquire an interest in a bank located outside the State but in the Washington, D.C., standard metropolitan statistical area. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-8443 96 hr 8443 International Communications Reorganization Act of 1980 Science, Technology, Communications 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Preyer, Richardson [D-NC-6] NC D P000520 12 International Communications Reorganization Act of 1980 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President a Council on International Communications and Information (Council). Directs the Council to: (1) review any action or proposed action under specified Executive Orders; (2) coordinate the policies and activities of Federal agencies involving international communications and information; and (3) review all policy determinations and proposed policy statements by such agencies relating to international communications and information, except actions or determinations made pursuant to specified rulemaking or adjudicatory procedures. Sets forth the powers of the Council. Directs all Federal agencies to provide the Council with information it deems necessary to perform its functions. Prohibits any agency from acting with respect to international communications or information without prior review by the Council unless such action is made pursuant to specified rulemaking or adjudicatory procedures. Directs the Council to establish an Advisory Committee on International Communications (Committee). Establishes an interagency committee to advise the Council on problems encountered by Federal agencies in the performance of responsibilities related to international communications and information. Permits the disclosure of confidential information where the recipient has been sufficiently informed of the confidential nature of the information, submitted to the Council the Committee, or the interagency committee: (1) to designated U.S. officers and employees; (2) to an appropriate congressional committee; (3) to the Committee; or (4) pursuant to court order. Establishes, and sets forth the functions of, the following offices: (1) a Bureau of International Communications and Information within the Department of State; (2) a Special Ambassador for Telecommunications and Information Services within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; and (3) an Office of International Communications within the Federal Communi… 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8416 96 hr 8416 A bill establishing a national toll-free telephone information line for senior citizens, and for other purposes. Social Welfare 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 1 Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of the Administration on Aging, to make available through a national toll-free telephone line information concerning federally administered programs, services, and benefits for which senior citizens may be eligible. Requires the Secretary to cooperate with other information and referral services to ensure that information concerning non-federally administered benefits is also made available. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
96-hr-8417 96 hr 8417 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exempt from income tax a certain portion of the pay received by members of the Armed Forces who have served at least 4 years. Taxation 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income a specified portion of compensation received by members of the Armed Forces whose active service period exceeds four years. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8418 96 hr 8418 A bill pertaining to the inheritance of trust or restricted or fee land on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, North Dakota and South Dakota, and for other purposes. Native Americans 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD-1] SD D D000064 0 Declares that only the members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe of North Dakota and South Dakota shall be entitled to receive by devise or descent any interest in trust or restricted or fee land within the boundaries of the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation. Sets forth the line of descent for eligible heirs when any member of the tribe owning such land dies without a will or leaves an unapproved will. Provides that any nonmember of the tribe shall only be entitled to take a life estate interest in such land whether or not a will was approved by the Secretary of the Interior or the laws of the State. Declares that if a decedent has devised an interest in trust or restricted or fee land to a person prohibited from acquiring such interest, the interest in such land shall escheat to the tribe. Provides that no person shall be entitled by devise or descent to take any interest in less than two and one-half acres in trust or restricted or fee land or in a sum less than twenty-five dollars. Declares that such interests shall escheat to the tribe. Authorizes the Secretary, upon the request of the tribe and whenever the tribe holds at least a 50-percent undivided interest in trust or restricted land, to partition the allotment of such land to the advantage of the heirs. Provides that whenever the tribe exercises its power of eminent domain relative to certain condemnation proceedings, the interests in such lands shall be held in trust by the United States. Declares that any property within the reservation in the possession of the United States not properly claimed by the rightful owner for seven consecutive years shall escheat to the tribe. Requires the Secretary to submit to the tribe, by December 31 of each year, a list of abandoned or unclaimed property of persons enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the tribe. Assesses a five percent tax against the value of any estate of any person who dies possessed of any interest in trust or restricted or fee land. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8419 96 hr 8419 A bill for the relief of Swain County, North Carolina. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Gudger, V. Lamar [D-NC-11] NC D G000515 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to Swain County, North Carolina, in full satisfaction of a road construction agreement among the Department of the Interior, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the State of North Carolina, and Swain County. Prohibits the expenditure of the principal or interest on such cash settlement unless approved by: (1) a two-thirds vote of the county's registered voters; or (2) a majority vote of the county's elected officials, respectively. Relieves Swain County of any liability on a specified loan obtained from the Farmer's Home Administration. 2021-06-14T19:48:24Z  
96-hr-8420 96 hr 8420 A bill to provide that the interest rates applicable for purposes of sections 482 and 483 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 shall not exceed the interest rates applicable for such purposes on August 1, 1980. Taxation 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2] MN R H000012 0 Freezes, as of August 1, 1980, interest rates applicable to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code governing Internal Revenue Service authority to allocate income and deductions among taxpayers and the imputation of interest on certain deferred payments. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8421 96 hr 8421 A bill to amend the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980. Finance and Financial Sector 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36] NY D L000556 0 Amends the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 to allow creditors to charge on any extension of consumer credit: (1) interest at a rate limited by the constant maturity index on U.S. Government securities; and (2) specified transaction and access fees. Directs the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, not later than 30 days before the beginning of each calendar quarter, to: (1) compute such maximum annual interest rate; and (2) publish such rate in the Federal Register and otherwise disseminate information regarding such rate as it deems appropriate. Prescribes penalties for the charging of fees in excess of those the creditor would otherwise be permitted to charge and remedies for an individual who has paid such charges, including class action suits. Prohibits the application of charges described in this Act to open-end credit extensions, unless specified notice requirements are met. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hr-8422 96 hr 8422 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to modify certain provisions relating to restricted data, and for other purposes. Energy 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12] CA R M000343 0 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude from the definition of Restricted Data any data concerning the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy and information which is, or is derived from, information which has been published. Removes the sanctions against anyone who releases Restricted Data which that person has reason to believe will be used against the United States (if such person does so without intent to injure the United States or secure an advantage for any foreign nation). 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8423 96 hr 8423 A bill to grant immigrant visas to certain nationals of Italy who were victims of earthquakes which occured on or about November 23, 1980, in Italy. Immigration 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11] NJ D M000796 0 Grants immigrant visas to certain Italian nationals and their dependents who were victims of earthquakes which occurred in Italy on or about November 23, 1980. States that such visa shall not be chargeable against the numerical limitations imposed under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:25Z  
96-hr-8424 96 hr 8424 American Innovation Tax Incentive Act of 1980 Taxation 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26] CA R R000469 7 American Innovation Tax Incentive Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the rate of tax on the net capital gains of individuals and corporations which realize gain from the sale of qualified securities issued by small business corporations. Defines "qualified securities" as stock or securities issued by corporations which meet specified requirements relating to size and employee ownership. 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8425 96 hr 8425 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States regarding the rate of duty that may be proclaimed by the President with respect to sugar imports. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Vanik, Charles A. [D-OH-22] OH D V000047 1 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to authorize the President to proclaim a rate of duty not lower than .01 cents per pound raw value for specified sugar products. Stipulates that at the time of such finding the world price of sugar must exceed double: (1) the existing level of the domestic sugar loan program; or (2) if such program is suspended, its level at the time of suspension. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8426 96 hr 8426 A bill to provide for the retirement of former Vice Presidents of the United States, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] NJ D G000511 0 Entitles any former Vice President of the United States to a monthly allowance for life at a yearly rate equal to one-half of the annual pay of the head of an executive department. Entitles the surviving spouse of each former Vice President to receive an allowance at the rate of $20,000 per year, if the surviving spouse waives eligibility for any other annuity or pension provided under another Act of Congress. Prohibits payment of either such allowance for any period during which such a former Vice President or surviving spouse holds a position with the Federal or District of Columbia government to which is attached a pay rate other than a nominal rate. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8427 96 hr 8427 A bill for the relief of Elena Kosztelnik Cazimir. Private Legislation 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] TX D W000763 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:25Z  
96-hr-8428 96 hr 8428 A bill for the relief of Marius Radu Stefan Cazimir. Private Legislation 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] TX D W000763 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:26Z  
96-hr-8407 96 hr 8407 Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act Amendment Health 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 0 Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act Amendment - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require alcoholic beverages consisting of more than 24 percent alcohol by volume and offered for sale in a container to bear conspicuously on its label and advertising: (1) a warning stating that the use of this product may impair driving ability, create dependence, and be harmful during pregnancy to the unborn; and (2) the legal age required for purchase in the State in which the beverage is sold. 2025-09-02T13:55:10Z  
96-hr-8408 96 hr 8408 Wholesale Electric Rate Fairness Act Energy 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15] IL R C000773 0 Wholesale Electric Rate Fairness Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to: (1) delegate its authority to suspend the operation of any electric rate schedule; (2) waive the requirement that a person apply for a rehearing; and (3) promulgate rules for rehearings. 2025-09-02T13:55:10Z  
96-hr-8409 96 hr 8409 Homestead Act of 1980 Public Lands and Natural Resources 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 0 Homestead Act of 1980 - Permits any U.S. citizen satisfying specified requirements to acquire up to 160 acres of public lands administered through the Bureau of Land Management. Sets forth the requirements for such acquisition, including that such person intend to establish his primary residence upon such land and use such land for productive purposes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey title to such land three years after an applicant has established permanent residence on such land. States that any leases, rights-of-way, or other property interests previously held in such lands shall remain intact. 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8410 96 hr 8410 A bill to provide a uniform time for the closing of the polling places in all elections of the electors of the President and Vice President of the United States, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] CA D D000043 0 Provides a uniform time for the closing of polling places in Presidential and Vice Presidential elections. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hr-8411 96 hr 8411 Nuclear Powerplant Cost Assurance Act of 1980 Environmental Protection 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 0 Nuclear Powerplant Cost Assurance Act of 1980 - Title I: Standards and Estimates - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to promulgate standards for: (1) the management and disposal of radioactive waste and spent fuel from commercial nuclear powerplants; and (2) the decommissioning of such powerplants. Directs the NRC to estimate the full cost of compliance with such standard for each such powerplant in operation, under construction, or for which a construction license application is pending. Title II: Availability of Funds - Directs the NRC to publish and submit to State regulatory agencies each such cost estimate. Requires a licensee, permittee, or applicant for a nuclear powerplant construction permit or operating license to certify to the NRC that sufficient funds for paying estimated costs will be available at the end of the useful life of such powerplant. Prohibits charging consumers as a result of such assurance, when the powerplant is not in operation or under maintenance. Requires notification of consumers of any additional costs incurred through compliance with this Act. Title III: Reports - Directs the NRC to submit to Congress annaul progress reports on its compliance with this Act. 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8412 96 hr 8412 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the payment of claims resulting from a certain discharge of pentachlorophenol into the Mississippi River Gulf outlet. Environmental Protection 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the payment of claims resulting from a certain discharge of pentachlorophenol into the Mississippi River Gulf outlet. Authorizes appropriations up to $10,000,000 for such purpose. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8413 96 hr 8413 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of certain retirement benefits received by individuals who have attained age 55. Taxation 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of individuals age 55 or over amounts up to $17,000 received as an annuity, pension, or other retirement benefit. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8414 96 hr 8414 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to eliminate the requirement that States reduce the amount of unemployment compensation payable for any week by the amount of certain retirement benefits, and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] NY D O000134 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the requirement that States reduce the amount of unemployment compensation payable for any week to an eligible individual by the amount of certain retirement benefits received by such individual. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8415 96 hr 8415 A bill to provide for the retention of the name of Mount McKinley. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] OH D S000230 1 Requires the mountain known as Mount McKinley to continue to be named and referred to as Mount McKinley. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8401 96 hr 8401 Oil Price Control Act Energy 1980-12-02 1980-12-02 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] MI D C000714 0 Title I: Crude Oil and Imported Petroleum Products: Oil Price Control Act -Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to provide that until the President determines that the Federal Oil Trading Corporation is established and fully operational: (1) no adjustment may be made to the base production control level of any property for the purpose of allowing crude oil to be treated as upper tier; (2) no adjustment may be made to the ceiling prices applicable to the existing categories of controlled crude oil, except to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index; and (3) in the case of categories of domestically produced crude oil not subject to ceiling prices under the Act, a ceiling price shall be established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for each such category equal to the average wellhead prices on December 1, 1980, for that category and no adjustment shall be made to any such ceiling price, except to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Directs the Economic Regulatory Administration to, among other things: (1) conduct a study of the average unit production costs of each category of crude oil produced in the United States and its profitability under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973; (2) develop proposed pricing rules, prices, and methods of price adjustment for crude oil; and (3) issue a report to the Congress and the President. Directs the President, within 30 days of receiving the final report, to issue an Executive order prescribing pricing rules, prices and methods of adjustment which shall apply to the Federal Oil Trading Corporation (established by this Act) during its first year of operations. Establishes the Federal Oil Trading Corporation as a nonprofit corporation. Prohibits, after the Corporation is established and fully operational, any person from: (1) selling crude oil to any person other than the Corporation; (2) selling imported crude oil or petroleum products to any person other than the Corporation; and (3) purchasing crude oil or petroleum produ… 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8402 96 hr 8402 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize $25,000,000 for disaster assistance for the victims of the recent earthquakes in southern Italy. Emergency Management 1980-12-02 1980-12-02 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2] RI D B000279 0 Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations to the President for fiscal year 1981, permitted to remain available until expended, for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction assistance for the victims of the recent earthquakes in southern Italy. Requires that such assistance be provided in accordance with specified congressional policies and authorities. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hr-8403 96 hr 8403 A bill to provide that profits that certain Government officials derive from lectures, books, articles, and movie rights relating to the affair commonly called ABSCAM be turned over to the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-02 1980-12-02 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] SC D J000099 0 Requires specified Government officials to turn over to the United States any profits derived from lectures, books, articles, and movie rights relating to the governmental investigation known as ABSCAM. 2021-06-14T19:48:19Z  
96-hr-8404 96 hr 8404 A bill to designate the Federal Building - U.S. Courthouse in Sacramento, California, the "John E. Moss Federal Building - U.S. Courthouse". Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-02 1980-12-18 Public Law 96-548. House Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1] CA D J000135 0 Designates the Federal Building-United States Courthouse in Sacramento, California, as the John E. Moss Federal Building-United States Courthouse. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8405 96 hr 8405 A bill to make certain technical corrections and clarifications in the amendments made by the Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980. Commerce 1980-12-02 1980-12-02 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11] NY D S000124 1 Amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to: (1) permit a business development company to purchase securities from certain wholly-owned subsidiary small business investment companies; and (2) make technical corrections. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hr-8406 96 hr 8406 Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980 Health 1980-12-02 1980-12-28 Public Law 96-611. House Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] CA D W000215 1 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act of provide Medicare coverage for pneumococcal vaccine and its administration. Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, prior to the beginning of a quarter, to estimate the amount to which a State is entitled under part E and then to pay to the State the amount so estimated. Revises the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (part A of title IV) eligibility requirements for individuals (who are otherwise eligible) and are between the ages of 18 and 21 so as to restrict such payments to students regularly attending a school in grade twelve or below or regularly attending a course of vocational or technical training, other than a course provided by or through a college or university, designed to fit the individual for gainful employment. Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Act to include within the resources of an SSI applicant for the purpose of determining resources any resource owned by the applicant within the preceding 24 months if the applicant gave away or sold the resource at less than fair market value for the purpose of establishing SSI eligibility. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Act to deny assistance, for specified periods, to an individual who would otherwise be eligible but for the fact that the individual disposed of resources for less than fair market value. Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980 - Requires appropriate State authorities to give full faith and credit to a child custody determination by a court of another State which has jurisdiction and meets specified conditions. Authorizes a State court with jurisdiction to modify a custody determination of another State court which no longer has or has declined to exercise jurisdiction. Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Act to direct the Secretary to enter into an agreeme… 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8387 96 hr 8387 A bill to grant immigrant visas to certain nationals of Italy who were victims of earthquakes which occured on or about November 23, 1980, in Italy. Immigration 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9] NY D F000088 7 Grants immigrant visas to certain Italian nationals and their dependents who were victims of earthquakes which occurred in Italy on or about November 23, 1980. States that such visa shall not be chargeable against the numerical limitations imposed under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:16Z  
96-hr-8388 96 hr 8388 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to authorize appropriations for international disaster assistance for the victims of the recent earthquake in Southern Italy. Emergency Management 1980-12-01 1980-12-12 Public Law 96-525. House Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] WI D Z000001 0 Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations to the President for fiscal year 1981 for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction assistance for the victims of the recent earthquakes in southern Italy. States that such assistance shall be provided in accordance with specified congressional policies and authorities. Authorizes amounts appropriated under this Act to remain available until expended. Allows obligations previously incurred for the purposes specified in this Act to be charged to such appropriations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
96-hr-8389 96 hr 8389 A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to require polling places in Presidential, Vice Presidential, or Congressional elections to close at 11 post meridiem, eastern standard time (or the local equivalent). 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hr-8390 96 hr 8390 A bill to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance to the victims of the recent earthquake in Italy. Emergency Management 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 0 Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish disaster relief and reconstruction assistance for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Italy. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981, to remain available until expended, for the purposes of this Act. States that such assistance shall be provided in accordance with specified congressional policies and authorities. Allows the charging to such appropriations of obligations previously incurred for the provision of relief and reconstruction assistance to the people of Italy. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hr-8391 96 hr 8391 A bill to amend the Social Security Act to extend gratuitous wage credits to individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes. Social Welfare 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21] CA D C000780 0 Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to permit wage credits for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits for service in the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8392 96 hr 8392 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. Education 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] MI D F000270 1 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the formula by which certain limitations are placed upon the amount of basic grants to students ("Pell Grants"). 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
96-hr-8393 96 hr 8393 A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide that performance standards for the reclamation of surface coal mining operations shall not require restoration of lands to the approximate original contour where the surface owner specifies a different reclamation standard. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] KY D P000230 0 Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to permit standards for the reclamation of land subject to surface coal mining operations other than restoration of the lands to the approximate original contour, if the surface owner specifies a different reclamation standard. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8394 96 hr 8394 Research and Experimentation Equipment Donations Tax Act of 1980 Taxation 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5] MA D S000286 0 Research and Experimentation Equipment Donations Tax Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an unreduced charitable tax deduction for the donation to a governmental unit or tax-exempt charitable organization, solely for educational purposes or for research or experimentation, of property constructed by the taxpayer. Requires such contribution within two years after completion of such construction. Allows such deduction without reduction for imputed gain. Makes special rules for donations of inventory. 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8395 96 hr 8395 Information Science and Technology Act of 1980 Science, Technology, Communications 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 0 Information Science and Technology Act of 1980 - Title I: Institute for Information Policy and Research - Establishes the Institute for Information Policy and Research to: (1) collect and assess data and information about developments and trends in information science and technology; (2) propose national goals for the productive and humane use of information technology; (3) conduct research into such policy issues; (4) develop and assess policy options for coordination of research and development by the Federal Government, in the use of information technology; and (5) promote innovation through interaction between the Institute and other governmental and nongovernmental entities. Establishes within the Institute a National Information Science and Technology Board and an Office of the Director of the Institute. Terminates the Institute ten years after the enactment of this Act unless the President extends its life for another five years. Sets forth the authorities of the Director and of the Institute. Permits the President to transfer to the Institute any information or information science and technology-related research programs or policy studies being conducted within the Federal Government. Authorizes appropriations for the Institute for fiscal years 1982, 1983 and 1984. Title II: Division of Scientific and Technical Information - Amends the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 to require the establishment of the Division of Scientific and Technical Information within the Office of Science and Technology to: (1) provide a liaison between the Executive Office of the President and the Institute for Information Policy and Research; and (2) make recommendations to the President concerning the development and dissemination of information science and technology (among other duties). 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8396 96 hr 8396 A bill to repeal certain provisions of law relating to the procurement of advertising of the Government. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] CA D D000043 0 Repeals specified provisions of Federal law which: (1) prohibit the publication of an advertisement for an executive agency without the written authorization of the agency head; and (2) permit the agency head to delegate responsibility for granting such authorization. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
96-hr-8397 96 hr 8397 A bill for the relief of Juan Esteban Ramirez. Private Legislation 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large] ND R A000208 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:18Z  
96-hr-8398 96 hr 8398 A bill for the relief of Alick A. de Montmorency. Private Legislation 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2] ID R H000171 0 Directs that an injury suffered by a named individual shall be deemed to be a service-connected disability. Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay disability compensation to such individual. 2021-06-14T19:48:18Z  
96-hr-8399 96 hr 8399 A bill for the relief of Onorio Roberto Cedaro (also known as Robert Pagan). Private Legislation 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7] WA D L000486 0 Authorizes the classification of a named individual as a child for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:18Z  
96-hr-8400 96 hr 8400 A bill for the relief of Andre Bartholo Eubanks. Private Legislation 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6] FL R Y000031 0 Authorizes the classification of a named individual as a child for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:19Z  
96-hr-8378 96 hr 8378 Nuclear Waste Policy Act Environmental Protection 1980-11-21 1980-12-03 Measure laid on table in House, S. 2189 passed in lieu. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 5 Nuclear Waste Policy Act - Title I: Disposal of Transuranic Waste, High-Level Radioactive Wastes and Spent Nuclear Fuel - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Council on Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the United States Geological Survey, to issue guidelines for the recommendation of sites for repositories (any facility for the permanent disposal of transuranic waste, high-level radioactive waste, spent nuclear fuel, or any combination of such wastes or fuel, whether or not such facility is designated to permit the subsequent recovery of materials placed in the repository). Exempts such guidelines from requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Requires the Secretary, by January 1, 1982, to identify and recommend to the President at least two sites suitable for site characterization (activities to determine the potential of a site as a repository). Requires the Secretary, by February 1, 1985, to identify and recommend to the President at least two additional sites. Requires each recommendation to include a statement of the basis for the recommendation. Directs the Secretary to notify the State Review Board of the State in which the site is located, or any Indian Tribe on whose reservation the site is located, of the recommendation. Requires the Secretary to hold public hearings in the vicinity of any site to be recommended to the President. Requires the President to: (1) review each site recommended; (2) either approve or disapprove the recommendation within 60 days; and (3) transmit his or her decision to the Secretary and the appropriate State Review Board. Provides that Presidential failure to approve or disapprove a site within the 60 day period (or failure to invoke authority as granted to delay the determination) shall be considered as an approval. Directs the Secretary, before sinking shafts at any site, to submit to the Commission and to the appropriate State Review Board, or Indian tribe, for t… 2025-09-02T13:55:07Z  
96-hr-8379 96 hr 8379 Motor Vehicle Safety and Cost Savings Authorization Act of 1980 Transportation and Public Works 1980-11-21 1980-12-05 Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #675 (205-126). House Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] NC R B000966 2 Motor Vehicle Safety and Cost Savings Authorization Act of 1980 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 for traffic and motor vehicle safety. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to authorize appropriations for: (1) automobile bumper standards; (2) consumer information studies; (3) diagnostic inspection demonstration projects; and (4) odometer requirements. Specifies that the impact test velocity used in the bumper standards shall be 2.5 miles per hour for longitudinal impact test procedures and 1.5 miles per hour for corner impact test procedures. Denies the Secretary of Transportation authority to establish any impact test velocity exceeding the aforementioned speeds before September 1, 1982. Directs the Secretary, within 18 months after the close of model year 1982, to promulgate a bumper standard in accordance with specified requirements. Directs the Secretary to submit to the President for transmittal to Congress an annual report regarding the progress made on carrying out this Act. Sets forth information to be included in such report. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt those classes of motor vehicles for which the Secretary finds that odometer readings have no meaningful relation to value or performance. Directs the Secretary to publish, together with the rule containing such exemption, the findings of fact which support the exemption and an analysis of the reasons for such exemption. Sets forth procedures for the notification, by the manufacturer by first class mail, of the most recent purchaser of a tire that has been determined to be unsafe or defective. Directs that public notice be made under certain circumstances. Prohibits the Secretary from establishing any rule that requires a tire dealer or distributor to compile records of tire sales. Directs the Secretary to require such dealers or distributors to furnish the first purchaser of a tire with a form that such purchaser may complete… 2025-09-02T13:55:10Z  
96-hr-8380 96 hr 8380 A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to make certain veterans entitled to wartime disability compensation for disabilities and diseases caused by or attributable to exposure to atomic or nuclear radiation during their period of active service. Armed Forces and National Security 1980-11-21 1980-11-21 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5] KY R C000201 21 Entitles veterans to wartime disability compensation for disabilities or diseases attributable to exposure to atomic or nuclear radiation during active service at the Nevada Test Site and specified sites in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands from June 30, 1945, to December 12, 1962. 2024-02-07T16:12:44Z  
96-hr-8381 96 hr 8381 A bill to name the United States Post Office Building in Portsmouth, Ohio, the "William H. Harsha United States Post Office Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-21 1980-11-21 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10] OH R M000718 3 Designates the United States Post Office Building in Portsmouth, Ohio, as the William H. Harsha United States Post Office Building. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8382 96 hr 8382 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to pay compensation to producers of fruits or vegetables for economic losses resulting from the destruction or quarantine of plants or plant products carried out to control plant pests in emergencies. Agriculture and Food 1980-11-21 1980-11-21 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] CA D P000047 0 Permits the Secretary of Agriculture to compensate producers of fruits and vegetables grown in the United States for economic losses incurred as a result of quarantine or destruction of such fruits or vegetables carried out to control plant pests in emergencies. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
96-hr-8383 96 hr 8383 A bill to extend the eligibility of certain persons for educational benefits under the GI Bill. Armed Forces and National Security 1980-11-21 1980-11-21 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Declares that any member of the Women's Air Force Service Pilots (or any other group of similarly situtated Federal civilian employees) shall be considered to have been released from such service on the date such member is issued a discharge under the G.I. Bill Improvement Act or on the date of enactment of this Act, whichever occurs later. Provides that such members' eligibility for veterans' educational assistance shall be available for ten years after their release date. 2024-02-07T16:12:44Z  
96-hr-8384 96 hr 8384 A bill to ratify secretarial reclamation exemptions. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1980-11-21 1980-11-21 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Ullman, Al [D-OR-2] OR D U000004 0 Ratifies administrative exemptions from acreage limitations granted by the Secretary of the Interior for lands covered by contracts between the United States and various entities in specified reclamation projects, including: (1) the Yuma project, Arizona; (2) the Rio Grande project, New Mexico and Texas; (3) the Klamath project, Oregon and California; and (4) the Milk River project, Montana. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8385 96 hr 8385 A bill for the relief of James McColvin. Private Legislation 1980-11-21 1980-11-21 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD-3] MD D M000702 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:15Z  
96-hr-8386 96 hr 8386 A bill for the relief of Roy P. Benavidez. Private Legislation 1980-11-21 1980-12-18 Private Law 96-81. House Rep. Wyatt, Joe, Jr. [D-TX-14] TX D W000777 0 Waives the time limitation with respect to the awarding of the Medal of Honor to a named individual. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
96-hr-8376 96 hr 8376 Education Reorganization Act of 1980 Education 1980-11-20 1980-11-20 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Erlenborn, John N. [R-IL-14] IL R E000204 0 Education Reorganization Act of 1980 - Title I: Establishment of the Department - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), to be administered by a Secretary appointed by the President, by and of HEW with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth provisions for the principal officers of such Department. Title II: Transfer of Agencies and Functions - Transfers to the Secretary all functions of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Transfers to the Department all offices of the Department of Health and Human Services. Transfers to the Secretary, and to the Department, all functions, and all offices, of the Secretary of Education and of the Department of Education, except for specified functions and offices relating to the operation of overseas schools for military dependents, which are transferred to the Secretary of Defense and the Department of Defense. Title III: Administrative Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) appoint officers and employees to carry out the functions of the Secretary and the Department; and (2) obtain, as provided in appropriation Acts, the services of experts and consultants. Directs the Secretary, by the end of the first fiscal year beginning after the enactment of this Act, to submit to the President and the Congress legislative recommendations for redesigning or replacing HEW programs so that such programs can be administered by fewer personnel. Requires that the sum of the number of full-time permanent positions that perform functions to be transferred to the Department by this Act, plus the full-time equivelent of the number of experts and consultants hired, be reduced by one thousand by the end of the second such fiscal year and not increased thereafter. Sets forth general administrative provisions for the Department, including those relating to general authority, delegation, reorganization, rules, contracts, regional and field offices, acquisition and maintenance of authority, facilities at … 2025-09-02T13:55:12Z  
96-hr-8377 96 hr 8377 A bill to designate the Federal Building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire the "Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-20 1980-12-05 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1] NH D D000017 1 (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the building known as the Federal Building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as the Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building. Permits the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract or other agreement with the Secretary of the Interior providing for the furnishing of steam from the Capitol powerplant to the Union Station-National Visitor Center complex. Directs the Secretary to pay for such steam at rates not less than cost and to connect the Union Station-National Visitor Center complex with the Capitol powerplant steam lines without expense to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for emergency repairs to the primary structure and roofs of the National Visitor Center in the District of Columbia and for protecting the structural elements of the unfinished parking facility and southeast ramp at such Center. Requires the Secretary, prior to entering into any contract for repairs or protection, to consult with the Secretary of Transportation regarding the planning for such repairs or protection. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
96-hr-8367 96 hr 8367 Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Act Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20] CA R G000268 10 Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Act - Establishes a Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Advisory Committee consisting of the Postmaster General, the Deputy Postmaster General, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Directs the Committee to advise the United States Postal Service regarding the approval of bids for the printing, distribution, and sale of postage stamps containing the logos of domestic corporations. Authorizes the Postal Service to enter into a contract to print, distribute, and sell an issue of 50,000 of such stamps for any domestic corporation for a minimum price of $10,000. Requires the Committee to advertise the availability of such service, to review the bids received for each issue, and to recommend the bids which would be the most economically advantageous to the Postal service. Directs the Commiottee and the Postal Service to reject all bids for an issue if such action is in the public interest. Declares that the Postal Service shall receive all of the revenues from the sale of such stamps. Requires the Postal Service to report to Congress on the merits of the provisions of this Act as a revenue-raising mechanism. 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-hr-8368 96 hr 8368 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the investment tax credit shall apply to the acquisition of work and breeding horses to the extent that the cost of such horses does not exceed $100,000 for the taxable year. Taxation 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] NJ D G000511 3 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify work and breeding horses for investment tax credit treatment to the extent that the cost of such horses does not exceed $100,000 for the taxable year. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8369 96 hr 8369 A bill to declare a portion of the Trent River of North Carolina to be non-navigable. Transportation and Public Works 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] NC D J000256 0 Declares a specified portion of the Trent River in the State of North Carolina to be nonnavigable waters of the United States. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hr-8370 96 hr 8370 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the accumulated earnings credit from $150,000 to $300,000. Taxation 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] OH D M001044 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $150,000 to $300,000 the minimum amount of retained earnings which a corporation may accumulate without being subject to the tax on accumulated earnings. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8371 96 hr 8371 Nondiscrimination in Insurance Act of 1979 Finance and Financial Sector 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 0 Nondiscrimination in Insurance Act of 1979 - Prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin regarding contracts for, or terms of, insurance policies. Permits insurers, who regularly provide insurance solely to persons of a single religious affiliation, to continue to do so. Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to administer and enforce this Act. Requires aggrieved persons to file such discrimination charges with State or local agencies in certain circumstances. Sets forth the procedures on charges filed with the Commission. Requires insurers to keep records and make reports as the Commission shall prescribe. Provides penalties for disclosure of information by employees of the Commission. Authorizes civil actions in U.S. district courts by the Commission if a conciliation agreement cannot be secured from the insurer. Allows an aggrieved person to institute a civil action against the insurer if the Commission has not instituted a civil action within certain time periods. Specifies the judicial relief available, if the court determines that the insurer has committed a discriminatory action. 2025-09-02T13:55:10Z  
96-hr-8372 96 hr 8372 A bill to amend the mineral leasing laws of the United States to provide for uniform treatment of certain receipts under such laws, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] TX D P000328 0 Amends the mineral leasing laws of the United States to require receipts received from certain leases located at Camp Swift, Texas, to be paid into the United States Treasury and disposed of as specified. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8373 96 hr 8373 A bill to provide authority for additional nominations for consideration for appointment to the United States Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies. Armed Forces and National Security 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] IL D P000522 1 Authorizes the superintendent of each of the service academies to nominate additional candidates for appointment to their respective institutions. Limits such nominations to not more than 50 each year and prohibits any such appointments from causing the total strength of an academy to exceed authorized limits. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
96-hr-8374 96 hr 8374 A bill for the relief of Steve Tandaric. Private Legislation 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Benjamin, Adam, Jr. [D-IN-1] IN D B000363 0 Authorizes the granting of a visa and admission to the United States for permanent residence to a named individual. 2021-06-14T19:48:12Z  
96-hr-8375 96 hr 8375 A bill for the relief of Barnet Hellman. Private Legislation 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Early, Joseph D. [D-MA-3] MA D E000013 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to a named individual in full satisfaction of a claim against the United States. 2021-06-14T19:48:13Z  
96-hr-8359 96 hr 8359 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exempt from the Federal motor fuels excise taxes fuel used in aircraft while engaged in certain activities related to planting, caring for, and harvesting of trees and other natural resources. Taxation 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Duncan, Robert B. [D-OR-3] OR D D000537 1 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt from the excise tax on motor fuels used in noncommercial aviation any fuel used in aircraft in connection with: (1) the planting, cultivating, caring for, or cutting of trees (including preventing and fighting forest fires); (2) transportation of logs from where cut; and (3) transportation of individuals, equipment, or supplies in the exploration for, or the development or removal of, natural resources. Prohibits any such aircraft from taking off from or landing at an airport eligible for assistance under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
96-hr-8360 96 hr 8360 A bill to increase the monthly basic pay of a certain officer of the Armed Forces and to make subsequent increases in pay and allowances for such officer reflective of changes in the Consumer Price Index. Armed Forces and National Security 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. White, Richard C. [D-TX-16] TX D W000390 0 Increases the monthly basic pay of General Omar N. Bradley. Directs the Secretary of the Army to adjust such pay at the same time and by the same percentage as adjustments to retired or retainer pay are made to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
96-hr-8361 96 hr 8361 A bill to provide authority for additional nominations for consideration for appointment to the United States Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies. Armed Forces and National Security 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. White, Richard C. [D-TX-16] TX D W000390 0 Authorizes the superintendent of each of the service academies to nominate additional candidates for appointment to their respective institutions. Limits such nominations to not more than 50 each year and prohibits any such appointments from causing the total strength of an academy to exceed authorized limits. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
96-hr-8362 96 hr 8362 A bill for the relief of Equity Advertising Agency, Inc. Private Legislation 1980-11-18 1980-12-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. House Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] CA D D000043 0 Directs the Comptroller General to allow a specified amount in full settlement of a claim by a named advertising agency. Directs that such amount shall be repayable from the applicable appropriations of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2025-04-07T14:20:27Z  
96-hr-8363 96 hr 8363 A bill for the relief of Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Private Legislation 1980-11-18 1980-12-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. House Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] CA D D000043 0 Directs the Comptroller General to settle a claim of a named newspaper for an advertisement published for the Department of the Army. 2025-04-07T14:20:27Z  
96-hr-8364 96 hr 8364 A bill for the relief of The News Tribune. Private Legislation 1980-11-18 1980-12-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. House Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] CA D D000043 0 Directs the Comptroller General to settle a claim of a named newspaper for and advertisement published for the Department of the Army. 2025-04-07T14:20:27Z  
96-hr-8365 96 hr 8365 A bill for the relief of Kap Sun Butka. Private Legislation 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] PA D M001088 0 Authorizes the granting of a visa and admission to the United States for permanent residence to a named individual. 2021-06-14T19:48:11Z  
96-hr-8366 96 hr 8366 A bill for the relief of Oscar Raul Espinoza-Madariaga, Ines Grov Espinoza, Claudia Paola Espinoza Grov, and Felipe Andres Espinoza Grov. Private Legislation 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] TX D W000570 0 Declares four named individuals to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2021-06-14T19:48:12Z  
96-hr-8350 96 hr 8350 A bill for boundary expansion of Crater Lake National Park in the State of Oregon and the establishment of the Women's Rights National Historical Park in the State of New York and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1980-11-17 1980-11-19 Measure passed House, amended. House Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] CA D B001156 0 (Measure passed House, amended) =Title I= - Revises the boundaries of Crater Lake National Park in the State of Oregon. Excludes any lands, waters, and interest therein within the boundary of such park which were within any national forest from the national forest. =Title II= - Establishes the Women's Rights National Historical Park consisting initially of specified sites in Seneca Falls and Waterloo, New York, to preserve and interpret the nationally significant historical and cultural sites and structures associated with the struggle for equal rights for women. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, with the concurrence of the owners, to designate other sites in the United States which the Secretary determines illustrate the development of the struggle for women's rights in the 19th century. Declares that such sites shall, upon such designation, become part of the park. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands and interests within sites designated as part of the park. Directs the Secretary to encourage State and local governmental agencies to develop and implement plans for the preservation and rehabilitation of sites designated as part of the park and their immediate environs, in order to preserve the historic character of the setting in which such sites are located. Permits the Secretary to provide technical assistance and financial assistance of up to 50 percent of the cost to such agencies for the development and implementation of such plans. Directs the Secretary to administer the park in accordance with the provisions of the law generally applicable to the administration of units of the national park system. Establishes the Women's Rights National Historical Park Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary with respect to matters relating to the administration of the park. Terminates such Commission 10 years from the effective date of this section. =Title III= - Revises the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the State of California. Transfers the Pillar Poin… 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8351 96 hr 8351 A bill to designate the Keith Sebelius Lake in Kansas, to expand certain units of the national park system in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1980-11-17 1980-11-17 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] CA D B001156 0 Title I - Designates the water impounded by the Norton Dam, a component of the Almena Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin project, in the State of Kansas, as the Keith Sebelius Lake. Title II - Establishes the Kalaupapa National Historical Park, Hawaii. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire those lands owned by the State of Hawaii or any local government only with the consent of the owner. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire privately owned lands within the boundary of the park by donation, purchase with donated or appropirated funds, or exchange. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, by any method except condemnation, lands, waters, and interests therein outside the boundary of the Park and any other unit of the National Park System but within the State of Hawaii and to convey the same to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in exchange for lands, waters, and interests therein within the preserve owned by the Department. Allows the Secretary, with the approval of the owner, to undertake critical or emergency stabilization of utilities and historic structures, develop and occupy temporary office space, and conduct interim interpretive and visitor services on non-Federal property within the park. Allows the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the same owner or owners of property within the park pursuant to which the Secretary may preserve resources of historic, natural, architectural, and cultural significance. Prohibits, except for emergency, temporary, and interim activities authorized by this Act, any funds appropriated pursuant to this Act from being expended on non-Federal property unless such expenditure is pursuant to a cooperative agreement with the owner. Permits the Secretary to stabilize and rehabilitate structures and other properties used for religious or sectarian purposes only if such properties constitute a substantial and integral part of the historical fabric of the Kalaupapa settlement, and only to the extent necessary and appropriate to interpret adequately… 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hr-8352 96 hr 8352 A bill to provide that the proceeds of the windfall profit tax shall be used to reduce the public debt. Economics and Public Finance 1980-11-17 1980-11-17 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11] IN D J000033 0 Establishes the Public Debt Retirement Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States. Appropriates to the Trust Fund amounts received in the Treasury equivalent to any windfall profit taxes imposed on domestic crude oil production. Stipulates that such amounts shall be transferred at least monthly from the general fund of the Treasury to the Trust Fund. Requires that the amounts in the Trust Fund be used only for the payment, purchase, or redemption of any obligations included in the public debt. Stipulates that all such obligations shall be canceled and retired and shall not be reissued. Repeals provisions of the Crude Oil Windfall Profit Tax Act of 1980 which set up the Windfall Profit Tax Account in the Treasury and direct the allocation of amounts deposited therein. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  

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