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105-s-2648 105 s 2648 Keeping the Internet Decent and Safe Act Crime and Law Enforcement 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 0 Keeping the Internet Decent and Safe Act - Authorizes an elementary or secondary school to use funds received: (1) under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 for school technology resource grants and national challenge grants for technology in education; and (2) under the Museum and Library Services Act to purchase software designed to permit a person to limit access to material on the Internet that is harmful to minors. (Sec. 3) Provides for criminal and civil forfeiture for: (1) offenses relating to child pornography; (2) knowingly enticing or coercing a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity; (3) transporting a minor in interstate or foreign commerce with intent that such individual engage in criminal sexual activity; or (4) travelling in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to engage in a criminal sexual act with a juvenile. Includes within the definition of "crime of violence" (thus, providing for detention for): (1) knowingly enticing or coercing a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity; and (2) transporting for criminal sexual activity, or travelling with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity with, a juvenile. 2025-08-21T16:12:36Z  
105-s-2649 105 s 2649 A bill to enact the Passaic River Basin Flood Management Program. Water Resources Development 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 1 Directs the Secretary of the Army to acquire, demolish, and remove structures in the floodway of the Central Passaic River basin (the basin) where excessive damage has occurred in at least two floods. Requires that: (1) the floodway land in the basin be stabilized as part of the ecological restoration program under the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (WRDA) and, where appropriate, wetlands be created; (2) after the land is vacated, it be held in perpetuity by the most appropriate Federal or State agency, as determined by the Oversight Committee (created by this Act), and be managed as open space; (3) this section be carried out in conformance with New Jersey's Blue Acres Program; and (4) crediting of land acquisition for the non-Federal cost share remain in effect in accordance with WRDA. Directs the Secretary to: (1) acquire, demolish, and remove additional structures, or floodproof structures, to the ten-year floodplain in the floodway of the basin in areas where excessive damage has occurred in at least two floods; (2) floodproof structures in the floodplain of the basin to the 50-year floodplain in areas of high risk, at a 55 percent Federal, 20 percent State, and 25 percent property owner cost share; (3) provide information on techniques to deal with flood management in the remainder of the floodplain to the 100-year protective flood elevation; (4) acquire wetlands in the floodways throughout the Great Piece Meadows of the basin, to supplement the wetlands acquisition authorized under WRDA, and upland transition areas with significant wildlife or other natural values; (5) transfer the wetlands and transition areas to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or an appropriate State agency, which shall manage the wetlands and transition areas in accordance with proper wetlands management principles; (6) acquire strategic land in New Jersey and New York to prevent flooding and to prevent flooding from increasing in the High Mountain area in Wayne, New Jersey, and the urban area of the Molly Ann's … 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
105-s-2650 105 s 2650 Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1998 Education 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1998 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for use by public schools to develop or expand gifted and talented education programs through one or more of the following activities: (1) professional development programs; (2) technical assistance; (3) innovative programs and services; and (4) emerging technologies, including distance learning. Sets forth requirements for grant applications, allotment to States, and reporting. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T16:13:05Z  
105-s-2651 105 s 2651 Save the Surplus Act of 1998 Economics and Public Finance 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged. Senate Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] NC R F000437 0 Save the Surplus Act of 1998 - Requires the President, in addition to the Federal budget prepared for FY 2000, to prepare an alternative Federal budget identifying spending reductions equal to $20.9 billion to ensure that surplus funds in FY 1999 are not spent for Government programs other than the Social Security Trust Funds. 2025-08-21T16:11:51Z  
105-s-2652 105 s 2652 Circle of Poison Prevention Act of 1998 Agriculture and Food 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Exported Pesticides Title II: Pesticide Residue Monitoring Title III: Pesticide Tolerances Title IV: Pesticide Information Title V: Effective Dates Circle of Poison Prevention Act of 1998 - Title I: Exported Pesticides - Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to require pesticide producers operating registered establishments to inform the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency of: (1) the types and quantities of pesticides and active ingredients used in producing pesticides for export to a foreign country; and (2) the date of export and quantity of such materials exported to each foreign country to which the producer has exported during the past 365-day period. (Sec. 103) Provides that specified information on exported pesticides shall not be entitled to confidential trade secret treatment. (Sec. 104) Makes it unlawful to export a pesticide or device in violation of FIFRA export requirements. (Sec. 105) Prohibits the exportation of a pesticide or device unless: (1) such materials are prepared and packaged according to the specifications of the foreign purchaser and the legal requirements of the country of use; and (2) the label of the pesticide is written in the official language of the country of use and contains all information required to be included in the labeling for such pesticide in the United States. Prohibits the exportation of a pesticide to a country of use if: (1) the registrations for pesticides containing an active ingredient that is included in such pesticide that account for nearly all of the uses of such ingredient have been canceled; (2) the tolerances for an active ingredient in such pesticide that account for nearly all the uses of such ingredient have been revoked; or (3) an active ingredient of the pesticide is ineligible for reregistration. Prohibits such exports (including pesticides used for agricultural production) unless: (1) the pesticide is registered; or (2) all of the active … 2025-08-21T16:12:09Z  
105-s-2653 105 s 2653 A bill to require the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to report to Congress by April 1, 1999, on the availability of certain wool fabric, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 2 Directs the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to report to specified congressional committees with respect to: (1) the current and projected availability through December 31, 2004, of certain categories of wool fabrics imported from North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries; (2) the existence of any deficiency in the supply of those fabric categories, including U.S. domestic producers of such fabrics and the causes of any supply deficiency; (3) the economic consequences resulting from the deficiency, if any, for U.S. producers of the textile goods and articles using such fabrics (including U.S. domestic producers of such fabrics); (4) the economic consequences for such U.S. producers and U.S. producers of fiber, tops, yarn, and fabric resulting from the reduction and elimination of tariffs in 1999 for each fabric category; (5) the capability of the Customs Service to monitor effectively and verify that the imports of wool fabrics meet U.S. tariff and quota requirements; and (6) the economic consequences of the wool apparel tariff preference level provision in the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA on the U.S. wool textile and apparel industry. Declares that nothing in this Act is intended to affect the elimination of quotas or the application of safeguards provided for in the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing or the Agreement on Safeguards. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2654 105 s 2654 Protecting American Small Business Trade Act of 1998 Law 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Protecting American Small Business Trade Act of 1998 -Provides that any person who has entered into a contract, license, or other agreement (contract) with a foreign entity before July 1, 1985, that contains a provision to settle any controversy by arbitration shall not be barred from bringing an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, including any Federal or State court, or from seeking appropriate relief from any U.S. agency to resolve any controversy. Requires actions to be brought under this Act before 180 days after its enactment. 2025-08-21T16:11:21Z  
105-s-2655 105 s 2655 A bill to limit the amounts of expenditures for the national defense budget function for fiscal years 1999 and 2000; and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1998-10-21 1998-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 0 Limits for FY 1999 and 2000 the total budget authority and the total amount of outlays for such authority, respectively, for budget function 050 (National Defense) to $270.6 billion and $265.5 billion. Requires such amounts to be expended so as to not adversely affect military readiness and the quality of life of military personnel, military retirees, and their families. Prohibits amounts expended for readiness, or for peacekeeping operations that began before September 30, 1998, from being considered emergency expenditures under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act), with an exception for any such operation that significantly increases in force size or tempo after such date. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
105-s-2641 105 s 2641 Federal Agency Compliance Act Law 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 0 Federal Agency Compliance Act - Requires a Federal agency and its officers and employees, in administering a statute, rule, regulation, program, or policy (statute) within a judicial circuit, to adhere to the existing precedent respecting the interpretation and application of such statute, as established by the decisions of the U.S. court of appeals for that circuit, with exceptions. Allows an agency to take a position, either in administration or litigation, that is at variance with such precedent if: (1) it is uncertain whether the administration of the statute will be subject to review by the appeals court that established that precedent or a court of appeals for another circuit; (2) the Government did not seek further review of the case in which that precedent was first established in that appeals court or the U.S. Supreme Court because neither the United States nor any agency or officer thereof was a party to the case or the decision establishing that precedent was otherwise substantially favorable to the Government; or (3) it is reasonable to question the continued validity of that precedent in light of a subsequent decision of that appeals court or the U.S. Supreme Court, a subsequent change in any pertinent statute or regulation, or any other subsequent change in the public policy or circumstances on which that precedent was based. 2025-08-21T16:12:07Z  
105-s-2642 105 s 2642 A bill to establish a Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] MO R A000356 1 Establishes in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator, who shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Chief, as his or her primary function, to conduct trade negotiations relating to agricultural commodities, as well as other functions as the USTR may direct. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2643 105 s 2643 Drug Elimination and Justice Act Crime and Law Enforcement 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Drug Elimination and Justice Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for grants for community learning centers for FY 1999 through 2004. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2002 to: (1) the Drug Court Program Office of the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to carry out a pilot program to establish a Federal drug court in each of ten cities in the United States that have increasing drug enforcement problems; and (2) DOJ for additional prosecutorial resources dedicated to drug enforcement in each of such cities. Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize appropriations for FY 2000 through 2004 for the "Cops on the Beat" program, half of which shall be used for cooperative partnerships between schools and State and local police departments to provide for the use of police officers in schools. Amends the Controlled Substances Act to increase the minimum sentencing penalties for distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing a controlled substance within prescribed distances of a school or other specified facilities and to include public libraries among those facilities. 2025-08-21T16:13:49Z  
105-s-2644 105 s 2644 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain severance payment amounts from income. Taxation 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income a limited amount of qualified severance pay. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2645 105 s 2645 Global Legal Information Network Participation Act of 1998 Law 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] WY R T000162 0 Global Legal Information Network Participation Act of 1998 - Finds or declares that: (1) it is U.S. policy to promote the reasonable, timely, and authentic exchange of official legal information between parliaments of nations of the world; (2) U.S. participation in an international, cooperative, noncommercial legal database contributed to by governments of member nations, the Global Legal Information Network (GLIN), which would be available over the Internet, contributes to the promotion of security and international understanding, promotes the rule of law, and is in U.S. interests; (3) the timely and accurate availability of laws and regulations of the United States and other legislatures around the world is of the utmost importance to the Congress; and (4) the centralization of the function and control of participation by the United States in such an international legal database will assist in establishing uniformity for the electronic exchange and retrieval of legal information. Requires: (1) the U.S. station for the GLIN to be the Law Library in the Library of Congress; and (2) the Director of the U.S. GLIN station to be the Law Librarian of Congress. 2025-08-21T16:13:45Z  
105-s-2646 105 s 2646 A bill to authorize the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes. Commemorations 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 0 Authorizes the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor disabled American veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Prohibits Federal funds from being used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2647 105 s 2647 Drug Demand Reduction Act Health 1998-10-20 1998-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Targeted Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Programs Subtitle A: National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign Subtitle B: Drug-Free Prisons and Jails Subtitle C: Drug-Free Schools Quality Assurance Title II: Statement of National Antidrug Policy Subtitle A: Congressional Leadership in Community Coalitions Subtitle B: Rejection of Legalization of Drugs Subtitle C: Report on Streamlining Federal Prevention and Treatment Efforts Drug Demand Reduction Act - Title I: Targeted Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Programs - Subtitle A: National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign - Drug-Free Media Campaign Act of 1998 - Requires the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to: (1) conduct a national media campaign for the purpose of reducing and preventing drug abuse among young people in the United States; and (2) use appropriated funds for media that focuses on, or that includes specific information on, prevention or treatment resources for consumers within specific local areas. (Sec. 103) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) authorized and prohibited uses of funds; and (2) matching and reporting requirements. (Sec. 105) Authorizes appropriations. Subtitle B: Drug-Free Prisons and Jails - Drug-Free Prisons and Jails Act of 1998 - Requires the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to establish a model substance abuse treatment program for substance-involved offenders by providing financial assistance to grant recipients and evaluating the success of programs conducted pursuant to this subtitle. Limits grant awards and administrative costs. (Sec. 114) Sets forth requirements for grant applications, review and approval of awards, permissible uses of funds, and evaluation and reporting requirements. Requires the Director to establish minimum criteria for program evaluation. (Sec. 118) Authorizes appropriations from the Violent Crime Reduction Trust F… 2025-08-21T16:11:43Z  
105-s-2640 105 s 2640 A bill to extend the authorization for the Upper Deleware Citizens Advisory Council. Water Resources Development 1998-10-16 1998-10-16 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 1 Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to extend, for an additional ten years, the authorization for the Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2636 105 s 2636 Clean Power Plant and Modernization Act of 1998 Environmental Protection 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 0 Clean Power Plant and Modernization Act of 1998 - Requires fossil fuel-fired generating units (units) that commence operation on or before ten years after this Act's enactment date to achieve and maintain a combustion heat rate efficiency of at least 45 percent (based on the higher heating value of the fuel). Sets such percentage at 50 percent for units commencing operation more than ten years after such date, unless granted a waiver. Authorizes units that commence operation more than ten years after this Act's enactment to apply to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for waivers of the heat rate efficiency standard. Grants such a waiver only if the unit owner or operator: (1) demonstrates that the technology to meet such standard is not commercially available; (2) demonstrates that, despite best technical efforts and willingness to make the financial commitment, the standard is not achievable; and (3) enters into an agreement with the Administrator to offset by a factor of 1.5 to 1, the emission reductions that the unit does not achieve because of the failure to achieve such standard. Requires units receiving waivers to achieve the 45 percent standard. (Sec. 5) Requires units, not later than ten years after this Act's enactment and regardless of the date of construction or commencement of operation, to operate in compliance with new source review requirements under the Clean Air Act (the Act). Establishes specified emission limitations for mercury, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides from units based on the respective efficiency standards. Requires units to obtain permits under the Act that require compliance with such standards and limitations. Directs the Administrator to promulgate fuel sampling and emission monitoring techniques for use by units in calculating mercury emission reductions. Provides for the submission of pollutant-specific reports by owners or operators. Makes facility-specific emission data available to the public. Requires the Administrator to promu… 2025-08-21T16:13:59Z  
105-s-2637 105 s 2637 A bill for the relief of Belinda McGregory. Private Legislation 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Declares a named individual to have been selected for a diversity immigrant visa for FY 1999 as of this Act's enactment date upon payment of the required visa fee. 2025-01-02T17:56:29Z  
105-s-2638 105 s 2638 A bill to provide support for certain institutes and schools. Education 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies Title II: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Title III: Howard Baker School of Government Title IV: John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy Title I: Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, to establish an endowment fund to support the Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies, which the University shall establish at the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government under a Leadership Council in order to receive such grant. (Sec. 103) Requires such Institute to: (1) further the knowledge and understanding of students about public service, the U.S. Government, and the Constitution; (2) increase awareness among youth of the importance of public service; (3) establish a Mark O. Hatfield Fellows program for students of government, public policy, public health, education, or law who have demonstrated a commitment to public service through volunteer activities, research projects, or employment; (4) create library and research facilities; and (5) support the professional development of elected officials at all levels of government. (Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Paul Simon Public Policy Institute - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois, to establish an endowment fund to support the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, which the University shall establish in order to receive such grant. (Sec. 202) Includes among the Institute's duties research, analysis, debate, and policy recommendations with respect to world hunger, mass media, foreign policy, education, and employment. (Sec. 206) Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Howard Baker School of Government - Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, to e… 2025-01-02T17:56:30Z  
105-s-2639 105 s 2639 A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on the feasibility and desirability of recovering the costs of high altitude lifesaving missions on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1998-10-15 1998-10-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 0 Requires the Secretary of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees on the feasibility and desirability of recovering the costs of high altitude lifesaving missions on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska by: (1) requiring applicants for climbing permits to provide proof of insurance or a bond that is sufficient to pay the costs of a rescue and proof of health insurance that is sufficient to pay medical and hospital costs of treatment for injuries that may reasonably be anticipated to be sustained on a climb; or (2) other appropriate means. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2629 105 s 2629 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment credit to promote the availability of jet aircraft to underserved communities, to reduce the passenger tax rate on rural domestic flight segments, and for other purposes. Taxation 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] ND D D000432 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to provide for an underserved community jet access credit for an eligible small carrier equal to ten percent of the qualified investment in qualified regional jet aircraft. Provides for a reduced passenger tax rate on rural domestic flights. Amends IRC provisions relating to complete liquidations of subsidiaries to provide that if a corporation receives a distribution from a regulated investment company or a real estate investment trust which is considered as being in complete liquidation of such company or trust, then, notwithstanding other specified IRC provisions, such corporation shall recognize and treat as a dividend from such company or trust an amount equal to the deduction for dividends paid allowable to such company or trust by reason of such distribution. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2630 105 s 2630 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule regarding allocation of interest expense of qualified infrastructure indebtedness of taxpayers. Taxation 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 0 Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions concerning the allocation of interest to provide as a general rule that interest expense attributable to qualified infrastructure indebtedness of a taxpayer shall be allocated and apportioned solely to sources within the United States and the taxpayer's assets (whether or not held in the United States) shall be reduced by the amount of qualified infrastructure indebtedness. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2631 105 s 2631 A bill to establish a toll free number in the Department of Commerce to assist consumers in determining if products are American-made. Commerce 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] SD D J000177 0 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a three-year toll free number pilot program to inform consumers about whether a product is "made in America" if the Secretary determines, based upon comments submitted in a certain rulemaking, that interest among manufacturers is sufficient to warrant such a program. Prescribes implementation procedures, including assessment of a civil penalty against any manufacturer who knowingly registers a product that does not comply with criteria under this Act. 2025-04-07T13:48:11Z  
105-s-2632 105 s 2632 A bill for the relief of Thomas J. Sansone, Jr. Private Legislation 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 1 Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to pay compensation to a named individual for an injury deemed to be a vaccine-related injury. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-s-2633 105 s 2633 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow registered venders to administer claims for refund of kerosene sold for home heating use. Taxation 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] TN R F000439 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit registered vendors to administer claims for the refund of kerosene sold for home heating use. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2634 105 s 2634 A bill to require reports on travel of Executive branch officers and employees to international conferences, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] MO R A000356 0 Requires each officer and employee of an executive agency who travels abroad to attend an international conference to submit to the Director of the Office of International Conferences of the Department of State a report on such travel. Excludes the President, the Vice President, and any employee who is carrying out an intelligence activity, performing a protective function, or engaged in a sensitive diplomatic mission. Requires the Director to submit biannual reports on such travel to the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Appropriations and the House Committees on International Relations and Appropriations Directs the President to submit to such committees annual reports setting forth: (1) the total Government expenditures on all official travel abroad by each executive agency during the preceding fiscal year; and (2) the total number of agency officers and employees who engaged in such travel. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
105-s-2635 105 s 2635 21st Century Retirement Savings Act Labor and Employment 1998-10-14 1998-10-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] NH R G000445 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: New Employer Pension Plans Must Be 401(k) Plans and Not 403(b) or 457 Plans Title II: Safe Annuities and Trusts Title III: Enhanced Portability of Retirement Plans Title IV: Credit for Pension Plan Startup Costs of Small Employers Title V: Miscellaneous Improvements to Pension Plans 21st Century Retirement Savings Act - Title I: New Employer Pension Plans Must Be 401(k) Plans and Not 403(b) or 457 Plans - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require new State and local government and tax-exempt organization pension plans to be 401(k) plans. Title II: Safe Annuities and Trusts - Requires employers to establish SAFE annuities (a defined individual retirement annuity). Title III: Enhanced Portability of Retirement Plans - Permits specified rollovers. Makes other revisions concerning portability. Title IV: Credit for Pension Plan Startup Costs of Small Employers - Establishes a small employer pension plan cost startup credit. Title V: Miscellaneous Improvements to Pension Plans - Permits IRA "catch-up" contributions. Repeals the 25 percent limitation on defined contribution plans. Provides for faster vesting of employer matching contributions. Revises provisions concerning: (1) pension benefit statements; and (2) assignment and alienation. Sets penalties for pension plans failing to meet requirements. 2025-08-21T16:14:47Z  
105-s-2625 105 s 2625 Cigars Are Not a Safe Smoking Alternative Act Health 1998-10-12 1998-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 0 Cigars Are Not A Safe Smoking Alternative Act - Prohibits any person from selling or distributing a cigar to any individual under 18. Requires that cigar retailers: (1) ensure that all cigars are located in areas where customers do not have direct access; and (2) sell cigars only in face-to-face exchanges. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose restrictions on the sale, advertising, distribution, and marketing of cigars directed at youth as appropriate to limit sale to individuals 18 or over. Prohibits advertising cigars on any form of electronic communication. Directs the Secretary to encourage cigar manufacturers to end the practice of paying for, or participating in, the placement of cigars in movies and on television where a substantial segment of the audience is under 18. Mandates health warnings on the labels of cigars, cigar packaging, and advertising and marketing materials and messages. Requires a study and report to the Congress and the President on: (1) the health effects of occasional cigar smoking, nicotine dependence demonstrated by cigar smokers, biological uptake of toxic and carcinogenic constituents of cigars, and environmental cigar smoke exposure; and (2) the yields of tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide, and any other additive designated by the Secretary. Requires cigar manufacturers to report to the Secretary on those yields. Requires a study and report to the Congress and the President by the Federal Trade Commission on current cigar sales, advertising, and marketing practices. Directs the Secretary to monitor trends in youth access to and use of cigars and, if cigars are inappropriately accessible to, or becoming an attractive alternative to smoking cigarettes for, children and adolescents, to notify the Congress and make recommendations. 2025-08-21T16:13:50Z  
105-s-2626 105 s 2626 Health Care for America's Children Act of 1998 Health 1998-10-12 1998-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Health Care for America's Children Act of 1998 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to pay a children's enrollment performance bonus to each State that: (1) demonstrates its commitment to reach and enroll Medicaid-eligible children in its State Medicaid plan through implementation of various specified outreach activities; and (2) reports annually to the Secretary on the number of full year equivalent Medicaid-eligible children who enrolled under the State Medicaid plan as a result of having been provided presumptive eligibility and having applied for Medicaid assistance through an outstationed eligibility worker and by mail or telephone. 2025-08-21T16:11:43Z  
105-s-2627 105 s 2627 Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act of 1998 Crime and Law Enforcement 1998-10-12 1998-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Regulation of Firearm Products Title II: Prohibitions Title III: Enforcement Subtitle A: Civil Enforcement Subtitle B: Criminal Enforcement Title IV: Administrative Provisions Title V: Relationship to Other Law Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act of 1998 - Title I: Regulation of Firearm Products - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe such regulations governing the design, manufacture, and performance of, and commerce in "firearm products" (defined as a firearm, firearm part, nonpowder firearm, and ammunition) as are reasonably necessary to reduce or prevent unreasonable risk of injury resulting from the use of such products. Allows any person to petition the Secretary to: (1) issue, amend, or repeal such a regulation; or (2) require the recall, repair, or replacement of, or the issuance of refunds with respect to, a firearm product. Sets deadlines for taking action on petitions. (Sec. 102) Authorizes the Secretary to issue orders: (1) prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or transfer of a firearm product which has been manufactured, imported, transferred, or distributed in violation of a regulation prescribed under this Act; (2) requiring the recall, repair, or replacement of, or refunds for, firearm products; and (3) prohibiting the manufacture, importation, transfer, distribution, or export of a firearm product if the exercise of other authority under this Act would not be sufficient to prevent the product from posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the public. Authorizes the Secretary, in order to ascertain compliance with this Act, to enter and inspect: (1) any place in which firearm products are manufactured, stored, or held, for distribution in commerce; and (2) any conveyance being used to transport a firearm product. Title II: Prohibitions - Sets forth prohibitions on the manufacture or transfer of firearm products for failure by: (1) a manufacturer to test and certify firearm products or to provide n… 2025-08-21T16:14:17Z  
105-s-2628 105 s 2628 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals subject to Federal hours of service. Taxation 1998-10-12 1998-10-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restore the business meal expense deduction to 80 percent (currently 50 percent) for individuals subject to the hours of service limitations of the Department of Transportation. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2617 105 s 2617 Credit for Voluntary Early Action Act Environmental Protection 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 2 Credit for Voluntary Early Action Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize the President to enter into legally binding early action agreements with any person under which the United States agrees to provide greenhouse gas reduction credit usable beginning in the first compliance period during which a domestic greenhouse gas regulatory statute takes effect if such person reduces greenhouse gas emissions or sequesters carbon before 2008. Requires a participant to receive greenhouse gas reduction credit under such an agreement if such participant takes an action that: (1) reduces such emissions or sequesters carbon before 2008; and (2) will result in an addition to the U.S. quantified emission limitation for the first compliance period under any applicable international agreement. Authorizes agreements to entitle a participant to receive credit for a reduction or sequestration that is not creditable under such requirements and is for a project accepted before 2000 under the U.S. Initiative for Joint Implementation. Limits the period in which credit may be earned to the earlier of the earliest date on which credit may be earned for a reduction, sequestration, or comparable project under an international agreement or December 31, 2007. Grants a participant credit if, during the 1999 through 2007 period, the participant's aggregate greenhouse gas emissions from domestic sources covered by the agreement are less than the sum of the participant's annual source baselines during such period. Treats the amount by which the aggregate net carbon sequestration for such period in a participant's domestic carbon reservoirs exceeds the sum of the annual reservoir baselines for such period as an emission reduction. Sets forth circumstances under which a participant is entitled to receive one ton of reduction credit for reductions or sequestration for 1991 through 1998. Authorizes an extension of the period during which credit may be earned if the Congress so permits by law. Entitles participants, on January 1, 2008, to one t… 2025-08-21T16:14:16Z  
105-s-2618 105 s 2618 Foreign Competition in Foreign Commerce Act Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 0 Fair Competition in Foreign Commerce Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to report to the President and to appropriate congressional committees on a strategic plan for requiring the use of independent third-party procurement monitoring and other international procurement reforms with respect to U.S. participation in multilateral development banks and other lending institutions. Requires such plan to include an instruction by the Secretary to the U.S. Executive Director of each multilateral development bank and lending institution to use the vote of the United States to oppose the use of funds appropriated or made available by the United States for any non- humanitarian assistance, until: (1) the recipient international financial institution has adopted an anticorruption plan that requires the use of independent third-party procurement monitoring services and ensures openness and transparency in government procurement; and (2) the recipient country institutes specific strategies for minimizing corruption and maximizing transparency in each stage of the procurement process. Prohibits the use of funds for nonhumanitarian foreign assistance programs (including Agency for International Development (AID) activities) unless the recipient country, multilateral development bank or lending institution has demonstrated that: (1) procurement practices are open, transparent, and free of corruption, fraud, inefficiency, and other misuse; and (2) the recipient has adopted and is using independent third-party procurement monitoring. Specifies exceptions to the requirements of this Act. 2025-08-21T16:11:49Z  
105-s-2619 105 s 2619 Veterans' Access to Emergency Care Act of 1998 Armed Forces and National Security 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 0 Veterans' Access to Emergency Care Act of 1998 - Declares the annual patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be a health care plan and the veterans enrolled in such system to be participants in a health care plan. Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to contract for the emergency health care of such veterans in non-Department facilities. Includes such contracted emergency care within the definition of authorized Department medical services. Authorizes the reimbursement of enrolled veterans for expenses incurred in the treatment of any medical emergency which poses a serious threat to life or health. Directs the Secretary to require in such a contract that payment by the Secretary for treatment of enrolled veterans at the non-Department facility be made only after any payment that may be made with respect to such treatment: (1) under part A or B of the Medicare program (title XVIII of the Social Security Act); and (2) by a third-party insurance provider. 2025-08-21T16:14:49Z  
105-s-2620 105 s 2620 National Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 1998 Environmental Protection 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] VA D R000295 0 National Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a National Clean Water Trust Fund to be composed of monies obtained through enforcement actions. Makes the Fund available for projects to restore waters from damages resulting from violations of such Act and from the discharge of pollutants. Authorizes the use of civil penalties obtained under such Act for mitigation, restoration, or other projects that enhance public health or the environment. 2025-08-21T16:13:39Z  
105-s-2621 105 s 2621 Valles Caldera Preservation Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Valles Caldera National Preserve and Trust Title II: Acquisition of Inholdings and Disposal of Surplus Land Title I: Valles Caldera National Preserve and Trust - Valles Caldera Preservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire all or part of the Baca ranch in New Mexico. Provides for the subsequent addition of such land to the Bandelier National Monument, under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to utilize funds appropriated for the National Park Service to acquire the Elk Meadows subdivision within the boundary adjusted to encompass the ranch addition. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) develop a study of management alternatives which may provide more coordinated land management within the Lower Alamo watershed, allow for improved management of elk and other wildlife populations ranging between the Santa Fe National Forest and the Bandelier National Monument, and include a proposed boundary adjustment between such Forest and Monument to facilitate those objectives; and (3) submit the study to specified congressional committees. Makes the acquisition of the ranch subject to all outstanding valid existing mineral interests. Directs the Secretary to negotiate the acquisition of any fractional interest in the subsurface estate on a willing seller basis for the appraised fair market value. (Sec. 105) Establishes: (1) upon the date of acquisition of the Baca ranch, the Valles Caldera National Preserve as a unit of the National Forest System; and (2) the Valles Caldera Trust, as a wholly owned Government corporation, to provide management and administrative services for the Preserve and for other specified purposes. (Sec. 107) Requires the Trust: (1) to be governed by a seven member Board of Trustees; and (2) to manage the land and resources of the Preserve, subject to specified requirements, including development of a comprehensive program for the management of lands, re… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2622 105 s 2622 Tax Extension Act of 1998 Taxation 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions Subtitle A: Tax Provisions Subtitle B: Trade Provisions Title II: Other Tax Provisions Title III: Revenue Offset Title IV: Technical Corrections Tax Extension Act of 1998 - Title I: Extension of Expiring Provisions - Subtitle A: Tax Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to temporarily extend provisions concerning the: (1) research credit; (2) work opportunity credit; (3) welfare-to-work credit; (4) contribution of stock to private foundations; (5) subpart F exemption for active financing income; (6) credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source; and (7) disclosure of return information on income contingent student loans. Subtitle B: Trade Provisions - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend the Generalized System of Preferences through December 31, 1999. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) for workers, firms, and the training of workers adversely affected by import competition under the North American Free Trade Agreement transitional adjustment assistance program. Terminates the TAA programs July 1, 1999. Title II: Other Tax Provisions - Provides, starting January 1, 2002, for the deduction of 100 percent of the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals. Amends the Agricultural Market Transition Act to disregard specified payment options provided by the Emergency Farm Financial Relief Act. Permanently extends income averaging for farmers. Allows, for taxable year 1998, nonrefundable personal credits to fully offset regular tax liability. Title III: Revenue Offset - Amends provisions concerning liquidation of corporate subsidiaries to provide that if a corporation receives a distribution from a regulated investment company or a real estate investment trust which is considered as being in complete liquidation of such company or trust, then, notwithstanding other specified IRC provisions, such corporation shall rec… 2025-08-21T16:11:26Z  
105-s-2623 105 s 2623 Government for the 21st Century Act of 1998 Government Operations and Politics 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Thompson, Fred [R-TN] TN R T000457 5 Government for the 21st Century Act of 1998 - Establishes the Commission on Government Restructuring and Reform (Commission) to examine and make recommendations to reform and restructure the organization and operations of the executive branch of the Federal Government to improve economy, efficiency, effectiveness, consistency, and accountability in Government programs and services. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1999 through 2001. Terminates the Commission by the end of FY 2001. (Sec. 4) Authorizes the President to submit to the Commission a report consistent with specified criteria, containing a single legislative proposal (including legislation proposed to be enacted), to implement those recommendations for which legislation is necessary or appropriate. Directs the Commission to submit a single preliminary report to the President and the Congress which includes: (1) a description of the Commission's findings and recommendations, taking into account any recommendations submitted by the President to the Commission; and (2) reasons for such recommendations. (Sec. 5) Requires any preliminary report submitted to the President and the Congress to be made immediately available to the public. Directs the Commission to announce and hold public hearings for the purpose of receiving comments on the reports. Requires the Commission, after the conclusion of the period for public hearings, to submit to the President a final report that includes: (1) a description of the Commission's findings and recommendations, including a description of changes made to the report as a result of public comment on the preliminary report; (2) reasons for such recommendations; and (3) a single legislative proposal (including legislation proposed to be enacted) to implement those recommendations for which legislation is necessary or appropriate. Requires such report to be made available to the public on the date of submission to the President. Requires the President to approve or disapprove the report. Directs the President: (1) if the… 2025-08-21T16:13:20Z  
105-s-2624 105 s 2624 Rural Employment in Telecommunications Industry Act of 1998 Labor and Employment 1998-10-10 1998-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 Rural Employment in Telecommunications Industry Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to promote rural employment in the telecommunications industry through grants to States for telecommunications employment and training projects. Requires such projects to train eligible individuals for new telecommunications industry jobs in low-income rural areas pursuant to arrangements with employers participating in the project. Includes as eligible individuals: (1) a resident of a low-income rural area; (2) a low-income individual; (3) a dislocated worker from the oil and natural gas exploration and development industry; (4) an out-of-school youth; (5) a disabled individual; (6) an individual receiving assistance under the State temporary assistance for needy families program (part A of title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) of the Social Security Act); (7) a veteran; (8) a displaced homemaker; (9) an older individual; (10) a homeless individual; (11) an individual eligible to participate in certain activities carried out under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998; (12) a long-term unemployed individual or individual with multiple barriers to employment; and (13) an individual who has been assessed and determined to need intensive services. Allows the Secretary to make grants to no more than three States. Outlines application requirements, including submission of a State plan containing certain information and assurances. Provides a priority for the determination of grant awards. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1999 through 2003. 2025-08-21T16:13:08Z  
105-s-2596 105 s 2596 A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to improve the farmland protection program. Agriculture and Food 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 3 Amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 with respect to the farmland protection program to: (1) specify that the program shall be a matching grant program carried out through eligible entities such as State and local government, Indian tribes, and nonprofit conservation organizations; (2) eliminate acreage limits; and (3) increase the existing funding cap, revising it from a total program to a fiscal year cap. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
105-s-2597 105 s 2597 A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to improve the farmland protection program. Agriculture and Food 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 4 Amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 with respect to the farmland protection program to: (1) specify that the program shall be a matching grant program carried out through eligible entities such as State and local government, Indian tribes, and nonprofit conservation organizations; (2) eliminate acreage limits; and (3) increase the existing funding cap, revising it from a total program to a fiscal year cap. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
105-s-2598 105 s 2598 Children's Lead Paint Act Health 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 2 Children's Lead Prevention and Inclusive Treatment Act of 1998 (or the Children's Lead PAInT Act) - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for a reduced Federal medical assistance percentage for States that fail to meet specified minimum blood lead screening rates established by this Act, subject to waiver by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the case of a State that has performed during a fiscal year such a significant number of lead blood level assessments that the State reasonably cannot be expected to achieve the appropriate minimum blood lead screening rate. Requires the State Medicaid plan to provide for reporting to the Secretary: (1) the number of children who are not more than two years of age and enrolled in the Medicaid program; and (2) the number and results of lead blood level assessments performed by the State, along with demographic and identifying information consistent with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with respect to lead surveillance. Requires each contract between the State and an entity responsible for provision of medical assistance under the State plan to provide for: (1) compliance with mandatory screening requirements for lead blood level assessments commensurate with guidelines and mandates issued by the Secretary through the Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration; as well as (2) coverage of appropriate qualified lead treatment services, as prescribed by CDC guidelines, for children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. Allows reimbursement for qualified lead treatment services for children with elevated blood lead levels. Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Head Start Act to mandate lead poisoning screening for an infant or child to be eligible to participate in either the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, or early Head Start programs. 2025-08-21T16:14:33Z  
105-s-2599 105 s 2599 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with Hepatitis C, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 0 Considers hepatitis C becoming manifest in a veteran to a degree of ten percent or more to be service-connected, and therefore compensable under veterans' disability provisions, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such illness during the period of such service, as long as it is shown that during such service the veteran experienced: (1) a blood transfusion before December 31, 1992; (2) blood exposure on or through skin or mucous membrane; (3) hemodialysis; (4) a tattoo, body piercing or acupuncture; (5) unexplained liver disease or abnormal liver function tests; or (6) working in a health care occupation. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
105-s-2600 105 s 2600 Controlled Substances Civil Penalty Reform Act of 1998 Crime and Law Enforcement 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Controlled Substances Civil Penalty Reform Act of 1998 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it unlawful to negligently (current law does not say negligently) refuse or fail to make, keep, or furnish specified records or information required under the Act. Limits the civil penalty for a violation of record-keeping requirements in which no unauthorized person obtains unlawful control of a controlled substance to $10,000. Directs the Attorney General, in deciding whether to pursue a civil action for a record-keeping violation, to consider specified factors, such as whether diversion actually occurred, whether the violations were intentional or negligent, and the financial capacity of registrants to pay the fines assessed. Directs the Attorney General, in deciding whether to assess a penalty for a violation and the amount of any such penalty, to: (1) take into account whether the violator has taken immediate and effective corrective actions; and (2) follow informal procedures such as sending one or more warning letters to the violator, as appropriate. 2025-08-21T16:12:24Z  
105-s-2601 105 s 2601 A bill to provide block grant options for certain education funding. Education 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 0 Directs each State to notify the Secretary of Education regarding its election to receive its portion of certain education funding according to: (1) a State block grant option, through a State allotment based on State population of individuals aged five through 17; (2) a local block grant option, with the Secretary sending the funding directly to local educational agencies (LEAs) in the State through a local allotment based on school district population of individuals aged five through 17; or (3) a Federal statute option, based on a certain State and local allotment process and formula. Applies such block grant options to all funds appropriated for the Department of Education for FY 2000 or any succeeding fiscal year to carry out programs or activities under: (1) the Goals 2000: Educate America Act (other than titles I and X); (2) the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (other than titles VIII, IX, and XIV); (3) the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994; and (4) the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act. Allows States and LEAs to reserve certain portions of their allotments for specified administrative and other activities. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-s-2602 105 s 2602 K-12 Community Participation Act of 1998 Taxation 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 0 K-12 Community Participation Act of 1998 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited tax credit for the expenses of attending elementary and secondary schools (including home schooling) and for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend such schools. 2025-08-21T16:13:19Z  
105-s-2603 105 s 2603 Promoting Health in Rural Areas Act of 1998 Health 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Promoting Access to Health Care Services in Rural Areas Under the Medicare Program Title II: Additional Provisions to Address Shortages of Health Professionals in Rural Areas Title III: Development of Telehealth Networks Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions Promoting Health in Rural Areas Act of 1998 - Title I: Promoting Access to Health Care Services in Rural Areas Under the Medicare Program - Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make certain adjustments to the calculation of annual capitation rates used in determining payments to Medicare+Choice organizations. (Sec. 102) Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to convert into a permanently authorized program the current demonstration program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid (SSA title XIX), and other third party payors by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations. (Sec. 103) Amends Medicare to: (1) revise payment requirements for sole community hospitals with regard to the substitution of certain allowable operating costs for base cost reporting periods beginning with discharges occurring in FY 2000; (2) provide for conversion of certain recently closed hospitals to critical access hospitals; (3) make certain technical amendments with regard to adjustments for graduate medical education, both indirect and direct; (4) modify the Medicare-dependent, small rural hospital program to provide for a reduction in the discharge percentage required for any hospital to be eligible to participate in the program; (5) provide for rural representation on the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission; (6) provide for Medicare coverage of qualified mental health professional services; and (7) provide for an all-inclusive payment rate option (in addition to the current reasonable cost method) for outpatient critical access hospital services. (Sec. 109) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) t… 2025-08-21T16:13:37Z  
105-s-2604 105 s 2604 A bill to provide demonstration grants to local educational agencies to enable the agencies to extend time for learning and the length of the school year. Education 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 0 Directs the Secretary of Education to provide three-year demonstration grants to local educational agenciess for: (1) extending the length of the school year to 210 days; (2) studying methods for extending learning time within or beyond the school day or year; (3) consulting with the community, parents, and students in developing a plan for such extended day or year; and (4) researching, developing, and implementing ways to maximize the quality and percentage of common core learning time in the school day, and to extend learning time during or beyond the school day or year. Defines common core learning time as high-quality, engaging instruction in challenging content in the core academic subjects of English, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, and geography. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-s-2605 105 s 2605 Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Registry Act Health 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 1 Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Registry Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to: (1) States or their designees to operate the State's traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury registry; and (2) academic institutions to conduct applied research to support the registries. Regulates registry data confidentiality. Authorizes technical assistance, directly or through grants and contracts, regarding the registries and regarding development of model legislation. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T16:12:41Z  
105-s-2606 105 s 2606 Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act of 1998 Agriculture and Food 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] MO R A000356 0 Selective Agricultural Embargoes Act of 1998 - Amends the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to direct the President, if he or she takes action to embargo the export under an export sales contract of an agricultural commodity to a country that is not part of an embargo on all exports to the country, to report to the Congress, not later than five days after imposing the embargo, on the reasons for such embargo and its proposed duration. Sets forth congressional procedures for termination of the embargo. Specifies plant nutrient materials among the agricultural commodities whose export the President may not prohibit or curtail if: (1) the export sales contract for such materials is entered into before he or she announces an action that would otherwise prohibit or curtail their export; and (2) the contract terms require delivery of the materials within 270 days after the date of the suspension of trade is imposed. 2025-08-21T16:14:57Z  
105-s-2607 105 s 2607 Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act of 1998 Social Welfare 1998-10-09 1998-10-13 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12452) Senate Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] OH R D000294 3 Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act of 1998 - Directs the Attorney General to award grants to State and local courts to: (1) enable such courts to develop and implement automated data collection and case-tracking systems for proceedings conducted by, or under the supervision of, an abuse and neglect court; (2) encourage the replication of such systems in abuse and neglect courts in other jurisdictions; and (3) require the use of such systems to evaluate a court's performance in complying with requirements of part B (child and family services) and part E (Federal payments for foster care and adoption assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act. Sets forth provisions regarding limits on the number and use of grants, application and matching requirements, considerations in evaluating grant applications, length of awards, fund availability, and reporting requirements for grantees and the Attorney General. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 5) Amends the Social Security Act to: (1) increase appropriated sums for FY 1999 to promote safe and stable families and directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reserve $10 million of such sums for making grants to enable the highest State courts in States participating in the program under part E to reduce existing backlogs of cases pending in abuse and neglect courts; (2) make specified sums available to States for the training of judges, judicial and law enforcement personnel, guardians ad litem, and attorneys representing the State or local agency administering the program, representing parents in proceedings conducted by or under the supervision of an abuse and neglect court, and representing children in such proceedings, to the extent such training is related to provisions of, and amendments made by, the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997; and (3) require States, to be eligible for foster care and adoption assistance, to develop and encourage (by January 1, 2001) the implementation of practice standards for all attorneys representing the State… 2025-08-21T16:15:03Z  
105-s-2608 105 s 2608 Gila River Indian Community-Phelps Dodge Corporation Water Rights Settlement Act of 1998 Native Americans 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 0 Gila River Indian Community-Phelps Dodge Corporation Water Rights Settlement Act of 1998 - Ratifies, approves, and confirms the May 4, 1998, settlement agreement among Phelps Dodge Corporation, the Gila River Indian Community, and the United States (agreement). Directs the Secretary of the Interior or his lawful designee (Secretary) to execute, and perform all of the Secretary's duties under, the agreement. (Sec. 5) Directs that: (1) the Secretary take all actions specified in the agreement necessary on the Secretary's part to obtain title to Blue Ridge Reservoir from Phelps Dodge; and (2) title to the Reservoir be held by the Secretary in trust for the benefit of the Navajo Nation. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary, simultaneously with the transfer of the Reservoir to the United States, to: (1) reallocate to the Community 12,000 acre-feet of Central Arizona Project (CAP) water; (2) amend the Community's CAP Contract to include the reallocated water; and (3) extend the Community's CAP Contract to 100 years, plus such additional term as may result from the exercise of the option provided for in, or other extension of, the lease referred to in the agreement. Sets forth provisions regarding nonreimbursability of water service and other capital charges and operation, maintenance, and replacement charges to the Community. (Sec. 7) Ratifies, approves, and confirms a lease referred to in the agreement. Makes such lease ineffective as to the United States and directs the Secretary not to execute it, until environmental compliance has been completed and the exchange has been approved. Allows the Secretary and the Community to renew or extend the lease at the end of the initial or any extended term as the Community, the Secretary, and Phelps Dodge may agree, with a limitation. (Sec. 8) Authorizes the Secretary and the Community to enter into an exchange agreement under which CAP water leased to Phelps Dodge by the Community is delivered by Phelps Dodge to the Community in return for the right to divert water from the Gila… 2025-08-21T16:11:12Z  
105-s-2609 105 s 2609 Medical Information Protection Act of 1998 Health 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] UT R B000382 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Individual's Rights Subtitle A: Review of Protected Health Information by Subjects of the Information Subtitle B: Establishment of Safeguards Title II: Restrictions on Use and Disclosure Title III: Sanctions Subtitle A: Criminal Provisions Subtitle B: Civil Sanctions Title IV: Miscellaneous Medical Information Protection Act of 1998 - Title I: Individual's Rights - Subtitle A: Review of Protected Health Information by Subjects of the Information - Requires specified health entities in possession of protected health information to arrange (except in certain circumstances) for its inspection or copying upon the request of the individual subject of such information (subject individual). Prescribes procedures for: (1) notification upon request denial, including the reasons for such denial, and the concomitant review procedures; (2) requests by such individual to amend such information; and (3) conspicuous disclosure of such entities' confidentiality practices. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to develop model notices of confidentiality. Subtitle B: Establishment of Safeguards - Mandates the establishment of: (1) administrative, technical, and physical safeguards for protected health information; and (2) a record of any protected health information disclosures not made within the health entity. Title II: Restrictions on Use and Disclosure - Prescribes guidelines for disclosure of protected health information with respect to: (1) authorizations for treatment, payment, and health care operations; (3) the individual's next of kin and directory information; (4) emergency circumstances; (5) certain oversight agencies; (6) public health authorities; (7) health researchers; (8) civil, judicial, and administrative procedures; (9) certain law enforcement procedures; (10) payment for health care through card or electronic means; (11) certain duly authorized representa… 2025-08-21T16:13:39Z  
105-s-2610 105 s 2610 A bill to amend the Clean Air to repeal the grandfather status for electric utility units. Environmental Protection 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] CT D L000304 6 Amends the Clean Air Act to require emissions standards of performance for new or modified fossil fuel-fired electric utility units to apply to grandfathered units (units that were not subject to standards set forth in Federal regulations pertaining to fossil fuel-fired steam generators for which construction is commenced after August 17, 1971, and certain other steam generating units or to subsequent standards for such units) that: (1) have the capacity to generate more than 25 megawatts of electrical output per hour; and (2) generate electricity that flows through transmission or connected facilities that cross State lines (including electricity in a transaction that for regulatory purposes is treated as an intrastate rather than an interstate transaction). Requires grandfathered units to comply with standards established before this Act's enactment within five years of this Act's enactment and within three years of enactment of any standard established after this Act's enactment. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to provide an alternative means of complying with such standards, to: (1) establish national annual limitations for calendar year 2003 and subsequent years for each pollutant subject to standards at a level equal to the aggregate emissions of each pollutant that would result from application of the standards to all affected electric utility units; (2) allocate transferable allowances for such pollutants to such units in an annual quantity not to exceed such limitations based on each unit's share of the total electric generation from such units in each year; and (3) require grandfathered units to meet standards by emitting no more of each regulated pollutant than the quantity of allowances held by such units for the year. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
105-s-2611 105 s 2611 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enable medicare beneficiaries to remain enrolled in their chosen medicare health plan. Health 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 2 Amends part C (Medicare+Choice) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to change from May 1 to July 15 the annual deadline for a Medicare+Choice organization to submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services proposed premiums and information relating to coordinated plans, Medical Savings Account (MSA) plans, and private fee-for-service plans. Authorizes the Secretary to require an interim submission before July 15. Requires a Medicare+Choice organization to notify the Secretary before July 15 during a contract term of an intention to terminate the contract at the end of the term. Reduces from five to three years the waiting period after a Medicare+choice organization's termination of a contract during which the Secretary may not contract again with such organization. Allows certain eligible organizations with risk-sharing contracts which have notified the Secretary of an intention not to convert such a contract to one offering a Medicare+Choice plan to resubmit an updated version of proposed premiums and related plan information previously submitted to make such a conversion. Requires the Secretary to act on such updated information in such a manner as to ensure that, if approved, the organization may make the conversion. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-s-2612 105 s 2612 Fort Campbell Tax Fairness Act of 1998 Government Operations and Politics 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Fort Campbell Tax Fairness Act of 1998 - Provides that: (1) goods and services purchased at Fort Campbell within the borders of the State of Tennessee or any political subdivision thereof shall be subject to taxation by such State or subdivision only if the purchaser is a resident of such State or subdivision; and (2) the State of Kentucky shall have no obligation or responsibility to provide unemployment compensation for Tennessee residents based on pay and compensation for personal services performed at Fort Campbell. 2025-08-21T16:13:24Z  
105-s-2613 105 s 2613 A bill to accelerate the percentage of health insurance costs deductible by self-employed individuals through the use of revenues resulting from an estate tax technical correction. Taxation 1998-10-09 1998-10-10 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12342-12343) Senate Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] NE D K000146 0 Act of 1998 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the percentage of the health insurance costs which are deductible by self-employed individuals by linking such percentage to a specified revision of the estate tax rate. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2614 105 s 2614 First Amendment Freedoms Act of 1998 Crime and Law Enforcement 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] IN R C000542 0 First Amendment Freedoms Act of 1998 - Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act to revise the definition of "racketeering activity" to cover any act constituting a conspiracy, an endeavor, or the commission of (currently, any act or threat involving) murder, kidnapping, extortion, and other specified crimes. Specifies that conduct alleged to be a violation of prohibitions against interference with commerce by threats or violence, interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid of racketeering enterprises, laundering of monetary instruments, or engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity shall not be construed to be racketeering activity to the extent that the conduct includes conduct alleged to be extortion, unless such conduct includes the trespatory taking by any person of the property of another. (Sec. 3) Amends: (1) rule 9 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) to require that, in any civil action or proceeding involving conduct that includes the protected exercise of freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceable assembly, or petition of government for redress of grievance (protected rights), any averment of unprotected conduct of a natural person, its proximate consequences, any association of a natural person with another, any unlawful objective of the association, state of mind with regard to such an unlawful objective, and the evidence on which the averment of state of mind is based shall be stated, to the maximum extent practicable, with particularity in the complaint; (2) FRCP 26 to bar discovery that unduly interferes with protected rights; and (3) rule 403 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to bar the admission of evidence that would unduly interfere with or unduly put in issue protected rights. Amends the Federal judicial code to grant courts of appeals jurisdiction of appeals from interlocutory orders of the district courts of the United States granting or enforcing discovery or admitting evidence that is claimed to unduly… 2025-08-21T16:14:24Z  
105-s-2615 105 s 2615 A bill to study options to improve and enhance the protection, management, and interpretation of the significant natural and other resources of certain units of the National Park System in northwest Alaska, to implement a pilot program to better accomplish the purposes for which those units were established by providing greater involvement by Alaska Native communities, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1998-10-09 1998-10-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 0 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report within six months to specified congressional committees: (1) detailing the progress the Department of the Interior has made in implementing provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (regarding revenue- producing visitor services and local hires) and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, on lands under the jurisdiction of the Department in Alaska; (2) including a detailed action plan on the future implementation of those provisions; (3) describing in detail the measures and actions that will be taken, with a description of anticipated results to be achieved during the next three fiscal years; and (4) identifying any laws, rules, regulations, and policies which act as a deterrent to hiring or contracting with Alaska Natives to perform and conduct activities and programs of agencies and bureaus under the Department's jurisdiction regarding activities on lands under its jurisdiction in Alaska. Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement pilot programs to employ residents of local communities at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Noatak National Preserve (all National Park System units located in northwest Alaska); (2) report the results to such committees; and (3) consult with Native Corporations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in the immediate vicinity of such units, and to the extent practicable, involve them in the development of interpretive materials and the pilot programs relating to such units. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2616 105 s 2616 Medicare Home Health Fair Payment Act of 1998 Health 1998-10-09 1998-10-10 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12343-12344, S12347-12348) Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 17 Medicare Home Health Fair Payment Act of 1998 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, with respect to the computation formula of the interim system of limited payments for services provided by home health agencies, as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, in order to: (1) create a new formula for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 1998 with the agency-specific per beneficiary annual limitation calculated on a different basis which still makes use of the agency's census division; (2) revise the rules for new providers for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 1998; (3) provide for a five percent increase in per visit cost limits for such cost reporting periods; (4) provide for a one year delay in establishment of a prospective payment system (PPS) for home health services and in implementation of the mandatory 15 percent reduction in cost and per beneficiary limits under such interim system; and (5) adjust the home health market basket update for home health services under PPS and such interim system, reducing it by a specified percentage for any cost reporting period beginning in FY 2000 or 2001, and increasing it by another specified percentage for any cost reporting period beginning in FY 2004. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat: (1) a taxpayer as having omitted a correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) for purposes of mathematical error assessment if information provided by the taxpayer on the return with respect to the individual whose TIN was provided differs from the information the Secretary of the Treasury obtains from the person issuing the TIN; and (2) as a mathematical error the inclusion on a return of a TIN if it is of an individual whose age affects the amount of the tax credit involved and the computation of such credit reflects the treatment of such individual as being of an age different from the individual's age based on such TIN. Adds the vaccine against rotavirus gastroenteritis to the list of taxable vaccines for F… 2025-08-21T16:13:02Z  
105-s-2577 105 s 2577 A bill to amend section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to allow duty drawback for grape juice concentrates, regardless of color or variety. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 0 Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to authorize the substitution of certain grape juice concentrate, regardless of color, variety, or any other characteristic, for purposes of the drawback (refund) of duties on such products. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2578 105 s 2578 Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act Water Resources Development 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 0 Colusa Basin Watershed Integrated Resources Management Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for use by the Colusa Basin Drainage District, California, or by local agencies for planning, design, environmental compliance, and construction required to carry out eligible projects in the Colusa Basin Watershed to: (1) reduce the risk of damage to urban and agricultural areas from flooding or the discharge of drainage water or tailwater; (2) assist in groundwater recharge efforts to alleviate overdraft and land subsidence; or (3) construct, restore or preserve wetland and riparian habitat; and (4) capture surface or stormwater for conservation, conjunctive use, and increased water supplies. Requires the Secretary to ensure that funded projects are not inconsistent with watershed protection and environmental restoration efforts being carried out under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act or the CALFED Bay-Delta Program. Directs the Secretary to require that the District and cooperating non-Federal agencies or organizations pay: (1) 25 percent of project costs; and (2) 100 percent of project operation, maintenance, and replacement and rehabilitation costs. Permits funds appropriated pursuant to this Act to be made available: (1) to fund all costs incurred for planning, design, and environmental compliance activities by the District or by local agencies in accordance with agreements with the Secretary; and (2) only to a District or a local agency that has entered into a binding agreement with the Secretary under which the District or local agency is required to pay the non-Federal share of construction costs and which governs the funding of planning, design, and compliance activities costs. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2579 105 s 2579 A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood products. Labor and Employment 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt from certain child labor restrictions the employment, inside or outside of businesses where machinery is used to process wood products, of youth between ages 14 and 18 who are exempt, by statute or judicial order, from compulsory school attendance beyond the eighth grade. Permits employment of such a youth if: (1) there is an adult present in a supervisory capacity; and (2) the youth does not operate or assist in the operation of power-driven woodworking machines. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-s-2580 105 s 2580 Trade Fairness Act of 1998 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 4 Trade Fairness Act of 1998 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to revise certain factors the International Trade Commission (ITC) must consider when investigating to determine whether an article is being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or threat thereof, to the domestic industry producing an article like or directly competitive with the imported article. Repeals the requirement that such injury be substantial. Prohibits the ITC, when making such determinations, from attributing to imports injury caused by other factors. 2025-08-21T16:14:45Z  
105-s-2581 105 s 2581 A bill to authorize appropriations for the motor vehicle safety and information programs of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for fiscal years 1999-2001. Transportation and Public Works 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 1 Amends Federal transportation law to increase the authorization of appropriations for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's motor vehicle safety and information programs for FY 1999 through 2001. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
105-s-2582 105 s 2582 Medicare Psychiatric Hospital Prospective Payment System Act of 1998 Health 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] LA D B000780 1 Medicare Psychiatric Hospital Prospective Payment System Act of 1998 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) provide for a prospective payment system for inpatient psychiatric facility hospital services; and (2) exempt such services from certain reductions under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and, instead, limit payment to not less than a certain applicable percentage of the amount that would have been paid if such reductions did not apply. 2025-08-21T16:11:53Z  
105-s-2583 105 s 2583 Children's Dental Health Improvement Act of 1998 Health 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Expanded Opportunities for Training Pediatric Dental Health Care Providers Title II: Ensuring Delivery of Pediatric Dental Services Under the Medicaid and SCHIP Programs Title III: Pediatric Dental Research Title IV: Surveillance and Accountability Title V: Miscellaneous Children's Dental Health Improvement Act of 1998 - Title I: Expanded Opportunities for Training Pediatric Dental Health Care Providers - Amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) develop training materials for use by health professionals to promote oral health through health education; (2) make grants to schools that train pediatric dental health providers to meet the costs of projects for developing or improving training programs in providing dental health services to children; (3) increase the number of dental health providers skilled in treating children who become members of the National Health Service Corps so that there are specified numbers of additional dentists and dental hygienists, ensuring that at least 20 percent of dentists in the Corps are pediatric dentists and another 20 percent have general practice residency training; and (4) establish 36 additional training positions annually for pediatric dentists at centers of excellence. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 104) Provides for a dental officer multiyear retention bonus for the Indian Health Service. (Sec. 105) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary to make Medicare payments for their direct and indirect operating expenses to approved nonhospital based dentistry residency training programs providing oral health care to children. Provides for a permanent dental exemption from voluntary residency reduction incentive payment programs under Medicare. (Sec. 106) Amends PHSA to allow the Secretary to designate dental health professional shortage areas. Includes dental hygienists in PHSA's loa… 2025-08-21T16:13:41Z  
105-s-2584 105 s 2584 A bill to provide aviator continuation pay for military members killed in Operation Desert Shield. Armed Forces and National Security 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Referred to the House Committee on National Security. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 1 Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1992 to authorize the payment of aviator continuation pay for military aviation officers who died as a result of flight operations on or after August 2, 1990 (currently January 17, 1991) in specified areas of the Arabian Peninsula, regardless of the date of the commencement of combatant activities there as specified by executive order. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
105-s-2585 105 s 2585 Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Modification Act Health 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 1 Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Modification Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act with regard to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to eliminate the $1,000 threshold requirement for unreimbursable expenses in a petition for compensation for a vaccine-related injury or death. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make rotavirus gastroenteritis a taxable vaccine for Federal sales tax purposes; and (2) limit the payment of compensation for vaccine-related injury or death to injury or death only from a vaccine which is taxable at the time it is administered (after September 30, 1988). Prohibits appropriations to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund on and after any expenditure from the Fund which is not permitted by specified Federal law. 2025-08-21T16:14:11Z  
105-s-2586 105 s 2586 Children First Child Support Reform Act of 1998 Social Welfare 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] WI D K000305 0 Children First Child Support Reform Act of 1998 - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require States to pass through directly to families on assistance under SSA title IV part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) all child support collected by the State on behalf of such families on TANF assistance. Amends SSA title IV part A to require a State to disregard child support collected for purposes of determining the amount of TANF assistance; but allows the State to include such support in family income for purposes of determining TANF eligibility. Repeals the TANF requirement that families assign certain support rights to the State. 2025-08-21T16:11:54Z  
105-s-2587 105 s 2587 A bill to protect the public, especially seniors, against telemarketing fraud and telemarketing fraud over the Internet and to authorize an educational campaign to improve senior citizens' ability to protect themselves against telemarketing fraud over the Internet. Commerce 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Telemarketing Fraud Over the Internet Title II: Special Protection for Senior Citizens Title I: Telemarketing Fraud Over the Internet - Amends the Federal criminal code to include within its criminal fraud protections transmissions made over the Internet. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to set forth the application of the Federal Trade Commission Act to deceptive acts or practices in U.S. commerce in connection with the promotion, advertisement, sale offer, or sale of goods or services through the use of the Internet, including the initiation, transmission, and receipt of unsolicited commercial electronic mail. Title II: Special Protection for Senior Citizens - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Aging, to publicly disseminate by specified means in each State certain information designed to educate senior citizens and raise awareness about the dangers of telemarketing fraud and fraud over the Internet. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
105-s-2588 105 s 2588 A bill to provide for the review and classification of physician assistant positions in the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] ND D C000705 2 Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management: (1) to review the classification of the position of physician assistant; (2) in conducting the review, to solicit comments from physician assistants and organizations representative of physician assistants and give specific consideration to the private sector qualifications, requirements for practice, compensation, and experience of such an assistant and the educational and practice qualifications required for the position, including national accreditation standards and State licensing requirements; (3) to reclassify the position in a professional class that is different from the class of positions that include any nurse position or medical technician position; and (4) to make any appropriate adjustments in personnel and pay administration consistent with the review and classification conducted under this Act. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
105-s-2589 105 s 2589 A bill to provide for the collection and interpretation of state of the art, non-intrusive 3-dimensional seismic data on certain federal lands in Alaska, and for other purposes. Energy 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 0 Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to instruct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) revise findings for Arctic Coastal Plain lands whose petroleum resources have been assessed by the U.S. Geological Survey within the past three years using two-dimensional seismic data originally collected and analyzed more than ten years before enactment of this Act; and (2) reassess the in-place petroleum resources of such lands using data obtained from three-dimensional seismic exploration. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2590 105 s 2590 Financial Services Act of 1998 Finance and Financial Sector 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] NC R F000437 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Facilitating Affiliation Among Securities Firms, Insurance Companies, and Depository Institutions Subtitle A: Affiliations Subtitle B: Streamlining Supervision of Financial Holding Companies Subtitle C: Subsidiaries of National Banks Subtitle E (sic): Preservation of FTC Authority Subtitle F: Applying the Principles of National Treatment and Equality of Competitive Opportunity to Foreign Banks and Foreign Financial Institutions Subtitle G: Federal Home Loan Bank System Modernization Subtitle H: Direct Activities of Banks Subtitle I: Deposit Insurance Funds Subtitle J: Effective Date of Title Title II: Functional Regulation Subtitle A: Brokers and Dealers Subtitle B: Bank Investment Company Activities Subtitle C: Securities and Exchange Commission Supervision of Investment Bank Holding Companies Subtitle D: Studies Title III: Insurance Subtitle A: State Regulation of Insurance Subtitle B: National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Title IV: Unitary Savings and Loan Holding Companies Title V: Financial Information Privacy Title VI: Miscellaneous Financial Services Act of 1998 - Title I: Facilitating Affiliation Among Securities Firms, Insurance Companies, and Depository Institutions - Subtitle A: Affiliations - Amends the Banking Act of 1933 (Glass-Steagall Act) to repeal the prohibitions: (1) against affiliation of any Federal Reserve member bank with an entity engaged principally in securities activities (securities affiliate); and (2) against simultaneous service by any officer, director, or employee of a securities firm as an officer, director, or employee of any member bank (interlocking directorates). (Sec. 102) Amends the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (BHCA) to exempt from its prohibi… 2025-08-21T16:14:52Z  
105-s-2591 105 s 2591 A bill to provide certain secondary school students with eligibility for certain campus-based assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Education 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] NE D K000146 0 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow an institution of higher education that awards associate degrees to award certain campus-based student assistance to secondary school students from low-income families who are concurrently enrolled in a secondary school and in a vocational or technical program at such institution. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-s-2592 105 s 2592 A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to permit a State to register a Canadian pesticide for distribution and use within that State. Agriculture and Food 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] ND D D000432 3 Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to permit State registration of a Canadian pesticide for distribution and use within such State. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
105-s-2593 105 s 2593 Worksite Child Care Development Center Act of 1998 Taxation 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] FL D G000352 0 Worksite Child Care Development Center Act of 1998 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a limited tax credit for employers who provide child care assistance for dependents of their employees. Terminates such credit for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008. 2025-08-21T16:13:53Z  
105-s-2594 105 s 2594 Food Safety Research Institute Establishment Act of 1998 Agriculture and Food 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 0 Food Safety Research Institute Establishment Act of 1998 - Mandates establishment of the Food Safety Research Institute to coordinate development of a Federal government-wide, interagency food safety research agency to measure the efficient use of food safety research resources and prevent effort duplication. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T16:14:12Z  
105-s-2595 105 s 2595 Rural Recovery Act of 1998 Housing and Community Development 1998-10-08 1998-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 1 Rural Recovery Act of 1998 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide rural housing and community development assistance through rural recovery community development block grants to eligible local governments and Indian tribes in areas with high rates of outmigration and low per capita income. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T16:12:26Z  
105-s-2563 105 s 2563 Military Retirement Readiness Enhancement Act of 1998 Armed Forces and National Security 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] KS R R000307 2 Military Retirement Readiness Enhancement Act of 1998 - Amends Federal armed forces provisions to repeal: (1) a reduction in retirement pay applicable to individuals who first became members after July 31, 1986, had less that 30 years of military service, and were under 62 years of age at the time of retirement; (2) a reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment in the retired pay of such individuals; and (3) a provision restoring the full retirement amount for such individuals upon reaching 62 years of age. 2025-08-21T16:11:50Z  
105-s-2564 105 s 2564 Rick Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1998 Health 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 706. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Hemophilia Relief Fund Title II: Treatment of Certain Private Settlement Payments in Hemophilia-Clotting-Factor Suit under the Medicaid and SSI Programs Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1998 - Title I: Hemophilia Relief Fund - Establishes in the Treasury the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 102) Mandates a payment of $100,000 from the Fund to any individual who has a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection if the individual: (1) has a blood-clotting disorder (such as hemophilia) and was treated with blood-clotting agents between July 1, 1982, and December 31, 1987; (2) was treated with HIV-contaminated blood components or HIV-contaminated human tissue between January 1, 1982, and March 31, 1985; (3) is the lawful current or former spouse of such individual and was the lawful spouse of the individual at any time after a date within such period on which the individual was treated; or (4) acquired the HIV infection through perinatal transmission from a parent who is such an individual. Declares that this Act does not create or admit any claim against the United States relating to HIV infection, but makes an accepted payment full satisfaction of all such claims by that individual. Title II: Treatment of Certain Private Settlement Payments in Hemophilia-Clotting-Factor Suit under the SSI Programs - Prohibits a settlement payment in a specified class action lawsuit, payments related to a release of claims regarding that suit, or a payment under title I of this Act from being considered income or resources in determining a class member's eligibility for, or the amount of medical assistance under the Medicaid program or benefits under, the Supplemental Security Income program (titles XIX and XVI of the Social Security Act). 2025-08-21T16:11:34Z  
105-s-2565 105 s 2565 Antimicrobial Regulation Technical Corrections Act of 1998 Agriculture and Food 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 9 Antimicrobial Regulation Technical Corrections Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to modify the definition of "pesticide chemical," including regarding ethylene oxide and propylene oxide when those substances are applied to food. Considers certain regulations issued previous to the adoption of this Act to have been issued under FDCA food additive provisions. 2025-08-21T16:11:21Z  
105-s-2566 105 s 2566 Reinvestment and Environmental Restoration Act of 1998 Public Lands and Natural Resources 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] LA D L000550 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Coastal Impact Assistance Title II: Land and Water Conservation Fund Reform Title III: Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Reinvestment and Environmental Restoration Act of 1998 - Title I: Coastal Impact Assistance - Coastal Conservation and Impact Assistance Act of 1998 - Establishes the Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance Fund (OCSIAF) to provide impact assistance to coastal States from a portion (27 percent) of allocable new OCS revenues (payments received by the United States as royalties, net profit share payments, and related late-payment interest from natural gas and oil leases under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act). Sets forth a formula for use by the Secretary of the Interior to determine the portion of the allocable share of new revenues attributable to each coastal State and county eligible to receive impact assistance payments. Mandates that such OCS funds be expended by the eligible coastal States and counties for certain environmental projects and activities. Requires: (1) an eligible county to submit for the Governor's approval a plan setting forth the projects and activities for which it proposes to expend OCSIA funds; and (2) the Governor of each recipient State to account to the Congress for all OCSIAF monies received for the previous fiscal year. Title II: Land and Water Conservation Fund Reform - Land and Water Conservation Fund Reform Act of 1998 - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (LWCFA) to require an amount equal to 16 percent of specified Outer Continental Shelf revenues to be deposited in the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in the Treasury. (Sec. 203) Makes such funds available, without further appropriation, to carry out LWCFA for each fiscal year through FY 2015. Authorizes appropriations to maintain a certain minimum total annual income of the LWCF. Makes certain amounts covered into the LWCF available for expenditure without appropriation. Allocates such funds as follows: (1) 45 percent f… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2567 105 s 2567 Trading with the People's Republic of China Military Act of 1998 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] MN D W000288 0 Trading With the People's Republic of China Military Act of 1998 - Declares it to be U.S. policy to prohibit any entity owned, operated, or controlled by the People's Liberation Army or the People's Armed Police from operating in the United States or from conducting certain business with persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Defense to compile, and publish in the Federal Register, a list of persons who are People's Republic of China (PRC) military companies operating directly or indirectly in the United States or any of its territories or possessions. Makes it unlawful for any person to: (1) serve as an officer, director, or other manager of any office or business anywhere in the United States or its territories or possessions that is owned, operated, or controlled by a PRC military company; or (2) make any loan or other extension of credit to any PRC military company, or acquire any ownership interest in such a company. Makes it unlawful for: (1) any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction to export goods, technology, or services to such a company; or (2) any person to export to such a company any goods, technology, or services subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Directs the President to require by regulation the closing and divestiture of such companies in the United States or its territories or possessions. Prohibits goods or services that are the growth, product, or manufacture of a PRC military company from being imported into the United States. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. 2025-08-21T16:14:41Z  
105-s-2568 105 s 2568 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exclusion from gross income for foster care payments shall also apply to payments by qualifying placement agencies, and for other purposes. Taxation 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 1 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the definition of "qualified foster care payment" to include a payment received by a licensed placement agency. (Current law requires an agency which is not a State or local agency to be a tax-exempt agency.) 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2569 105 s 2569 A bill to amend the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act to provide for expanding the scope of the Independent Scientific Review Panel. Energy 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 2 Amends the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act to: (1) decrease the funding available to the fish and wildlife protection program of the Northwest Power Planning Council; (2) extend such program to September 30, 2002; and (3) prescribe specified procedures for the review of programs or measures proposed in a Federal agency budget to be reimbursed or directly paid for by the Bonneville Power Administration with respect to Columbia Basin fish and wildlife. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2570 105 s 2570 A bill entitled the "Long-Term Care Patient Protection Act of 1998". Health 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] WI D K000305 2 Prescribes requirements for nursing facilities (under Medicaid) and skilled nursing facilities (under Medicare) to meet in mandatory screening of nursing facility workers for any conviction for a relevant crime or any findings of patient or resident abuse. Prohibits a facility from knowingly employing any individual convicted of a relevant crime or with respect to whom a finding of patient or resident abuse has been made. Allows 90-day probationary employment of an individual pending completion of a background check. Requires nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities to report to the State any instance of resident neglect or abuse or misappropriation of resident property by an employee. Expands the State registries under Medicare and Medicaid to collect information about nursing and skilled nursing facility employees other than nurse aides as well as employment applicants. Requires exhaustion of State records before a criminal record check request is passed on to the Attorney General for a search of Federal Bureau of Investigation records. Authorizes the Attorney General and the States to charge fees for criminal background checks. Amends SSA title XI to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national data collection program and database for the reporting of information collected under such expanded State registries, which shall constitute a national registry of abusive nursing facility workers. Requires States to report relevant information to such program. Grants database access to Federal and State agencies and participating nursing and skilled nursing facilities, for a reasonable fee. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-s-2571 105 s 2571 Federal Benefit Verification and Integrity Act Government Operations and Politics 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] CT D L000304 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Notification of Federal Benefit Recipients Regarding Data Verification Title II: Federal Benefit Program Management Improvement Tests Federal Benefit Verification and Integrity Act - Title I: Notification of Federal Benefit Recipients Regarding Data Verification - Requires an agency that administers a Federal benefit payment program to provide notice informing applicants, in information material and instructions accompanying program application forms, that their data may be verified. Permits an agency to comply with the preceding requirement by modifying program materials and applications to include such notice as part of their normal reissuance cycle for reprinting forms, but in no case later than December 31, 2000. Requires the head of each such agency to maintain a record of each applicant's acknowledgment that he or she has received notice of the uses and disclosures to be made of his or her information, for as long as he or she receives benefits from or owes a debt to the Government under the program. Title II: Federal Benefit Program Management Improvement Tests - Permits a Federal agency that administers a Federal benefit program to conduct a test of information technology practices or techniques for improving income verification, debt collection, data privacy and integrity protection, and identification authentication in the administration of the program, in accordance with a proposal approved by a Federal Benefit Verification and Payment Integrity Board. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Chief Information Officers' Council to each recommend to the Board various information technology practices and techniques that should be tested. Permits the head of an agency to develop and submit to the Board a proposal for carrying out a test for a specific Federal benefit program administered by the agency. Specifies that the proposal contain specific goals, including a schedule, for improving customer service and error r… 2025-08-21T16:11:32Z  
105-s-2572 105 s 2572 A bill to amend the International Maritime Satellite Telecommunications Act to ensure the continuing provision of certain global satellite safety services after the privatization of the business operations of the International Mobile Satellite Organization, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] MD D S000064 0 Amends the International Maritime Satellite Telecommunications Act to authorize the President, in order to ensure the continued provision of global maritime distress and safety satellite telecommunications services after the privatization of the business operations of INMARSAT, to maintain U.S. membership in the International Mobile Satellite Organization. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
105-s-2573 105 s 2573 Saving Taxpayers from Obsolete Programs and Spending Act of 1998 Economics and Public Finance 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subtitle A: Elimination of Permanent Agricultural Price Support and Production Adjustment Authority Subtitle B: Phaseout of Peanut Program Subtitle C: Other Agricultural Commodities Subtitle D: Forestry Subtitle E: Other Agricultural Programs Title II: Energy and Natural Resources Subtitle A: Hardrock Mining Royalty Subtitle B: Other Energy and Natural Resources Programs Title III: Defense Title IV: Commerce, Science, and Transportation Saving Taxpayers from Obsolete Programs and Spending Act of 1998 - Title I: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - Subtitle A: Elimination of Permanent Agricultural Price Support and Production Adjustment Authority - Eliminates agricultural price support and production adjustment authority. (Sec. 102) Repeals the Agricultural Market Transition Act. Amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to repeal flood risk reduction authority. Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to repeal conservation farm option authority. (Sec. 103) Repeals the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1965 to repeal transfer of acreage allotment authority. Amends Federal law to repeal Burley tobacco acreage allotment authority. Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962 to repeal wheat diversion authority. Amends Federal law to repeal cotton acreage allotment authority. (Sec. 105) Repeals the Agricultural Act of 1949, with specified exceptions. Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to repeal the American Agriculture Protection program. Amends the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to repeal agricultural embargo authority. Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to repeal the integrated farm management program. (Sec. 106) Repeals the Agricultural Adjustment Act, reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. (Se… 2025-08-21T16:11:12Z  
105-s-2574 105 s 2574 A bill for the relief of Frances Schochenmaier. Private Legislation 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] SD D J000177 1 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum, out of money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to a named individual in compensation for the erroneous underpayment to her husband of compensation and other benefits relating to a service-connected disability incurred by him during military service in World War II. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-s-2575 105 s 2575 Federal Employee Flexibility Act of 1998 Government Operations and Politics 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 1 Federal Employee Flexibility Act of 1998 - Adds as an option under agency programs to encourage Federal employees to commute by means other than single-occupancy motor vehicles the provision of a taxable cash payment to such an employee in lieu of an agency-provided parking space. 2025-08-21T16:14:35Z  
105-s-2576 105 s 2576 A bill to create a National Museum of Women's History Advisory Committee. Arts, Culture, Religion 1998-10-07 1998-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 21 Establishes the National Museum of Women's History Advisory Committee. Directs the Advisory Committee to study matters relating to: (1) a site for the Museum in Washington, D.C.; (2) a business plan for the Museum's creation and maintenance, to be funded solely through private contributions; and (3) assisting the Museum's collection and programs. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide administrative services, facilities, support, and funds for the performance of the Advisory Committee's duties. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
105-s-2552 105 s 2552 Personal Security and Wealth in Retirement Act of 1998 Social Welfare 1998-10-06 1998-10-10 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12279-12281) Senate Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN] MN R G000367 0 Individual Social Security Retirement Accounts Act of 1997 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) it is the right of American workers to choose to remain in the current social security retirement system and to be protected from that system's becoming insolvent; and (2) the Federal Government should take all necessary actions to guarantee that for those Americans that choose to stay in the current system there shall be no increase in the normal retirement age and no reduction in the amount of social security benefits that they will receive. (Sec. 4) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce social security taxes for eligible individuals, whether employed by others or self-employed, who elect to participate in the Individual Retirement Program (IRP) created under a new part B of title II (Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) (part B eligible individual). Reduces the employers' tax for employers of such individuals. Reduces such social security taxes applicable to employees and employers even further for each calendar year beginning after 2000. Leaves the respective tax rates at their current levels with respect to individuals who remain covered under the current OASDI program (redesignated as part A of SSA title II). (Sec. 5) Amends SSA title II to require, under new part B, that employers have in effect an individual retirement payroll deduction plan (IRPDP) for eligible employees who elect to enroll under it. Requires the plan to provide for employers to deduct five percent of the employee's wages, together with an employer contribution also equal to five percent of the employee's wages, for transfer to the employee's personalized retirement account (PRA). Provides for deduction of: (1) up to an additional 20 percent of the employee's wages for payment to the employee's PRA or to the PRA of the employee's spouse, child, or grandchild, or any combination the employee designates. Allows the employee to designate that no contributions be deducted after … 2025-08-21T16:13:30Z  
105-s-2553 105 s 2553 A bill to amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994 to provide for the establishment of school violence prevention hotlines. Education 1998-10-06 1998-10-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Amends the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994 to authorize local drug and violence prevention programs (through a partnership of the local educational agency, schools, law enforcement officials, and appropriate community groups) to establish school violence prevention hotlines. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
105-s-2554 105 s 2554 A bill to amend Public Law 90-419 to repeal a limitation on the consent of Congress to the Great Lakes Basin Compact. International Affairs 1998-10-06 1998-10-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] OH R D000294 0 Amends an Act of July 24, 1968, to repeal a condition in the granting of congressional consent to the Great Lakes Basin Compact relating to mutual arrangements between the Great Lakes Commission and foreign or international governments. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
105-s-2555 105 s 2555 A bill to deauthorize the Blunt Reservoir feature of the Oahe Irrigation Project, South Dakota, and direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain parcels of land acquired for the reservoir to the Commission of Schools and Public Lands of the State of South Dakota, on the condition that the current preferential leaseholders shall have an option to purchase the parcels from the Commission. Water Resources Development 1998-10-06 1998-10-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 0 Deauthorizes the Blunt Reservoir feature of the Oahe Irrigation Project authorized as part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to convey all of the preferential lease parcels to the Commission of Schools and Public Lands of South Dakota, on the condition that the Commission honor the purchase option provided to preferential leaseholders under this Act. Requires a preferential leaseholder to have an option to purchase from the Commission the preferential lease parcel that is the subject of the lease. Permits a preferential leaseholder to elect to purchase a parcel on one of the following terms: (1) cash purchase for the amount that is equal to the value of the parcel minus ten percent of that value; or (2) installment purchase, with 20 percent of the value of the parcel to be paid on the purchase date and the remainder to be paid over 30 years at three percent annual interest. Provides for such leaseholders to have until ten years after the date of the conveyance to exercise such option. Directs the Secretary, through the Commissioner, to convey to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks the Blunt Reservoir parcels that are leased on a nonpreferential basis to be used for the purpose of mitigating the wildlife habitat that was lost as a result of the development of the Pick-Sloan project. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
105-s-2556 105 s 2556 Employment Security Financing Act of 1998 Labor and Employment 1998-10-06 1998-10-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] OH R D000294 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Title II: Unemployment Trust Fund Accounts Title III: Grants to States for Employment Security Administration Title IV: Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1998 Title V: Federal Employment Security Service Title VI: Advances to State Unemployment Compensation Benefit Accounts Title VII: Conforming Amendments Employment Security Financing Act of 1998 - Title I: Amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1996 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Chapter 23 to revise Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) employer excise tax rate requirements. (Sec. 101) Repeals the 0.2 surtax for calendar years 2004 through 2007. (Ends the current FUTA employer tax rate of 6.2 percent of total employee wages after 2003, and begins a 6.0 rate in 2004.) Requires, for calendar year 2000 and thereafter, such FUTA tax, including accounts receivable from prior years, to be collected by the State agencies responsible for administration of the State unemployment compensation law as agents for the Secretary of the Treasury. Requires amounts collected by such State agencies to be deposited in: (1) the Employment Security Administration Account (the ESAA) within the Unemployment Trust Fund (the Fund), for years prior to calendar year 2003; and (2) the State's Employment Security Administration Account (State ESAA) within the Fund, for calendar year 2003 and thereafter. Requires amounts collected after January 1, 2000, by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be deposited in the Employment Security Transition Account (Transition ESA) within the Fund. (Sec. 103) Sets forth additional requirements for approval of State laws. (Sec. 105) Revises the definition of State unemployment funds. (Sec. 106) Defines a State Employment Security Administration Account (State ESAA) as a special account within the Unemployment Trust Fund (the Fund) to provide administrative funds to pay the cost of services … 2025-08-21T16:12:27Z  
105-s-2557 105 s 2557 Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution Act of 1998 Public Lands and Natural Resources 1998-10-06 1998-10-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 1 Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution Act of 1998 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in administering the Valley Forge National Historical Park, to enter into an agreement with the Valley Forge Historical Society to facilitate the planning, construction, and operation of the Valley Forge Museum of the American Revolution on Federal land within the boundary of the Park. 2025-08-21T16:12:32Z  
105-s-2558 105 s 2558 Battered Women's Economic Security Act Social Welfare 1998-10-06 1998-10-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] WA D M001111 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Domestic Violence Prevention Subtitle A: Housing for Victims of Domestic Violence Subtitle B: Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Subtitle C: Access to Safety and Advocacy Subtitle D: Conforming Amendments Subtitle E: Battered Immigrants Women's Economic Security Title II: Violence Against Women and the Workplace Subtitle A: National Clearinghouse on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the Workplace Grant Subtitle B: Victims' Employment Rights Subtitle C: Workplace Violence Against Women Prevention Tax Credit Subtitle D: Employment Protection for Battered Women Subtitle E: Battered Women's Shelters and Services Title III: Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence Under Programs Authorized Under the Social Security Act Battered Women's Economic Security Act - Title I: Domestic Violence Prevention - Subtitle A: Housing for Victims of Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Victims' Housing Act -Authorizes increased budget authority under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to be made available exclusively to public housing agencies and qualified nonprofit organizations solely to provide tenant-based assistance to families who must leave their residence as a result of domestic violence. Subtitle B: Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection - Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act - Prohibits insurers from engaging in specified discriminatory practices with respect to individuals who are, have been, or may be the subject of abuse or have incurred or may incur abuse-related claims. Prescribes confidentiality guidelines governing disclosure of an individual's abuse status. (Sec. 127) Prohibits subrogation of claims resulting from abuse without the informed consent of the subject of abuse. (Sec. 128) Grants the Federal Trade Commission authority to enforce this Act. Authorizes a privat… 2025-08-21T16:13:07Z  

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