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98-s-3096 98 s 3096 Infant Formula Amendments of 1984 Health 1984-10-12 1984-10-23 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 0 Infant Formula Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish uniform infant formula quality control regulations. Requires manufacturers to test each batch of formula for required nutrients and nutrient levels prior to sale and periodically thereafter. 2025-08-29T17:38:55Z  
98-s-3087 98 s 3087 A bill for the relief of Sukhjit Kuldip Singh Saund. Private Legislation 1984-10-11 1984-10-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3088 98 s 3088 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to assist eligible veterans to complete certain programs or courses after the delimiting date for educational assistance relating to such programs or courses. Armed Forces and National Security 1984-10-11 1984-10-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 1 Extends educational assistance to an eligible veteran for as long as such veteran continues satisfactorily to pursue a program or course in which such veteran was enrolled on October 1, 1984. (Currently, all such assistance ends on December 31, 1984). 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
98-s-3089 98 s 3089 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the treatment of incentive stock options. Taxation 1984-10-11 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 1 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the inclusion of incentive stock options as an item of tax preference for purposes of the minimum tax. Repeals requirements that incentive stock options must be exercised in chronological order. Modifies the present $100,000 limit on the aggregate amount of incentive stock options which an employer may grant per year. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3090 98 s 3090 Small Business Consumed Income Tax Act of 1985 Taxation 1984-10-11 1984-10-12 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 0 Small Business Consumed Income Tax Act of 1985 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a qualified small business corporation to elect tax treatment as a "subchapter W corporation." Defines a "subchapter W corporation" as any small business corporation which: (1) has 95 percent or more of its gross receipts for the taxable year in receipts which are not passive investment income; (2) has 95 percent or more of the aggregate adjusted bases of its assets in assets used or held for use in its trade or business; and (3) has not made an election for tax treatment as a subchapter S corporation. Allows such a corporation to make an election for treatment as a subchapter W corporation if: (1) all shareholders consent to such an election; (2) neither the corporation nor any predecessor corporation has made a previous election; (3) the gross receipts for the taxable year in which the election is made do not exceed $20,000,000; and (4) the aggregate adjusted bases of such corporation's assets do not exceed $5,000,000. Provides that such an election shall be effective for the taxable year in which made and the nine succeeding taxable years. Provides that the income of a qualified subchapter W corporation shall not be taxable to the corporation during such ten year election period. Permits the termination of such an election by revocation. Provides that actual or deemed distributions of cash or other property to a shareholder of a subchapter W corporation shall be treated as ordinary income of the shareholder to the extent of his or her pro rata share of the earnings and profits of the corporation. Provides that deemed distributions shall include: (1) taxable income of the subchapter W corporation to the extent its taxable income exceeds $1,000,000; (2) loans made by such a corporation to a shareholder or a person related to the shareholder; and (3) guarantees by such a corporation of loans made to a shareholder or a related person. Allows each shareholder of a subchapter W corporation: (1) an income tax deduction … 2025-08-29T17:38:49Z  
98-s-3091 98 s 3091 A bill relating to the shortage of zinc. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1984-10-11 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to grant duty-free treatment to: (1) all zinc bearing ores; and (2) unwrought zinc through December 31, 1986. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3092 98 s 3092 Indian Reservation Special Magistrate and Law Enforcement Act of 1984 Native Americans 1984-10-11 1985-01-03 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held at Great Falls, Mt. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1282. Senate Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] MT D M000635 0 Indian Reservation Special Magistrate and Law Enforcement Act of 1984 - Amends the judicial code to provide for the Presidential appointment of special magistrates to serve on Indian reservations and specified Indian areas which are under Federal criminal jurisdiction. Sets forth the qualification and compensation of such magistrates. Specifies their jurisdiction and powers. Prescribes procedural guidelines for defendants appearing before such special magistrates. Authorizes certain law enforcement officers, including tribal police and Bureau of Indian Affairs police, to execute orders issued by the special magistrate in criminal cases within Indian country. Provides special magistrates with periodic training conducted by the Federal Judicial Center. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-29T17:41:04Z  
98-s-3093 98 s 3093 A bill for the relief of Wong Chan Kwai Sim. Private Legislation 1984-10-11 1984-10-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] OK R N000102 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3094 98 s 3094 A bill for the relief of Winfried Heinrich Willi Grasing and Leona Ellen Grasing, husband and wife, and their children Holger Michael Winfried Grasing and Sandra Johanna Grasing. Private Legislation 1984-10-11 1984-10-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] OK R N000102 0 Authorizes the granting of visas and admission to the United States for permanent residence to four named individuals. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3095 98 s 3095 A bill relating to alternative minimum tax relief for certain insolvent tax payers. Taxation 1984-10-11 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 3 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that for purposes of the alternative minimum tax, any gain or loss from the transfer of property to a creditor in cancellation of a debt or from the sale or exchange of property under threat of foreclosure shall not be taken into account in computing net capital gain if prior to such sale or exchange the taxpayer is insolvent. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3081 98 s 3081 Law Enforcement and Investigative Officers Civil Liability Protection Act of 1984 Government Operations and Politics 1984-10-10 1984-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 0 Law Enforcement and Investigative Officers Civil Liability Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal judicial code to grant certain Federal district courts exclusive jurisdiction of civil claims against the United States for certain injuries or losses caused by an investigative or law enforcement officer while acting within the scope of employment but in violation of the Constitution. Empowers the head of each Federal agency to determine claims for money damages against the United States for such injuries or loss. Increases from $25,000 to $50,000 the maximum amount which an agency head may award without prior written approval of the Attorney General. Makes the United States liable for injuries or loss caused by an investigative or law enforcement officer while acting within the scope of employment but in violation of the Constitution. Provides criteria for the measure of damages based upon certain circumstances and the conduct of the offending officer. Requires that claims for such injuries must first be presented and denied by the appropriate Federal agency before the claims may be brought against the United States. Makes the remedies provided under this Act exclusive of any other civil action. Deems such remedies an equally effective substitute for recoveries sought under the Constitution against the Federal employee in an individual capacity. Requires substitution of the United States as the party defendant upon certification by the Attorney General that the defendant Federal employee was acting within the scope of employment. Subjects Federal employees to administrative investigation or disciplinary action if their actions in violation of the Constitution result in a judgment against the United States or a settlement paid by the United States. States that Federal torts claims procedure shall not apply to: (1) non-Constitutional claims; and (2) Constitutional claims arising from the activities of certain Federal instrumentalities. Retains the right of a plaintiff to a jury trial where a civil action is … 2025-08-29T17:38:48Z  
98-s-3082 98 s 3082 Partnerships in Research Act Science, Technology, Communications 1984-10-10 1984-10-23 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, National Science Foundation, GAO, OMB. Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 0 Partnerships in Research Act - Authorizes the National Science Foundation to make grants to institutions of higher education to pay the Federal share of the costs of basic research projects designed to enhance new technologies. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 for such purpose. Allows an institution of higher education to use payments received under this Act in any fiscal year for such purpose. Requires the Director of the Foundation, for purposes of this Act, to prepare and publish in each fiscal year in the Federal Register a list of new technologies. Sets forth application requirements for such grants. Requires that the non-Federal share of project costs be furnished by businesses. Directs the Foundation to establish criteria for approval of applications and to adopt approval procedures designed to assure equitable distribution of such grants among the States and among types of institutions of higher education making applications. Directs the Foundation to pay a Federal share not to exceed 50 percent of project cost for each fiscal year. Allows the non-Federal share to be in cash or in kind. Limits to not more than two percent the portion of appropriations under this Act in any fiscal year which may be paid to any single institution of higher education. 2025-08-29T17:41:21Z  
98-s-3083 98 s 3083 A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 and the National Historic Preservation Act to include certain provisions related to the conversion of these funds to trust funds. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1984-10-10 1984-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 0 Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 and the National Historic Preservation Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to invest the portions of the land and water conservation fund and of the Historic Preservation Trust Fund not required to meet current withdrawals. Specifies the types of investments which may be made. Provides that no appropriation from either such fund for any fiscal year may exceed the maximum amount to be paid into such fund for such year plus interest accruing to the fund from the preceding year's investments. Extends the authorization of appropriations for both funds through FY 1991. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-s-3084 98 s 3084 A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for grants to States for programs to assist pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers who might otherwise become long-term recipients of aid to families with dependant children. Social Welfare 1984-10-10 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of title IV of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States to assist in carrying out programs which: (1) prevent long-term dependency upon AFDC; (2) permit pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers to remain in school; (3) provide job counseling, employment readiness, job placement, and academic and vocational education services to pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers; and (4) integrate and coordinate services otherwise available to pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers. Sets forth: (1) requirements a State must meet in order to receive a grant; and (2) reporting requirements. Directs the Secretary to establish a systematic reporting system capable of yielding comprehensive data on which service figures and program evaluations shall be based. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3085 98 s 3085 Act to Authorize the United States to Participate in Chapter II of the Patent Cooperation Treaty Commerce 1984-10-10 1984-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Act to Authorize the United States to Participate in Chapter II of the Patent Cooperation Treaty - Authorizes the United States to participate in and be bound by the provisions of Chapter II of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (concerning application procedures for obtaining international patents). Authorizes the Patent and Trademark Office to act as an international preliminary examining authority whose duties shall include the collection and transmittal of handling and preliminary examination fees with respect to international patent applications. 2025-08-29T17:40:28Z  
98-s-3086 98 s 3086 A bill to require the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health to conduct research on, and develop, human contraceptives. Health 1984-10-10 1984-10-23 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, to conduct human contraceptive research and development. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
98-s-3069 98 s 3069 International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 International Affairs 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 1 International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1984 - Title I: Military Sales and Related Programs - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 to carry out foreign military credit sales. Sets the ceiling on total foreign military credit sales for FY 1985. Earmarks a specified amount of such sales for Israel. Releases Israel from its obligation to repay such credits. Earmarks specified portions of the credits earmarked for Israel for: (1) research and development in the United States for the Lavi program; and (2) procurement in Israel of defense articles and services for the Lavi program. Authorizes Israel to use any loan made available under this Act for which repayment is forgiven before using any other loan made available under this Act. Earmarks a specified amount of the foreign military credit sales for Egypt. Releases Egypt from its obligation to repay such credits. Requires, for FY 1985, the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees with respect to Greece, South Korea, Portugal, Somalia, Spain (so long as Spain is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization), Sudan, Tunisia, and Turkey to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Limits the amount of military sales credits for Tunisia and the Philippines for FY 1985. Requires the principal amount of foreign military loan guarantees for FY 1984 with respect to South Korea to be repaid within 20 years following a ten year grace period. Authorizes the President to issue such loan guaranties for a fiscal year only to the extent that Congress has by law approved the issuance during that fiscal year of guaranties for a specified maximum amount of loan principal. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for FY 1985 for: (1) military assistance; (2) international military education and training; and (3) peacekeeping operations. Earmarks a specified amount of such military assistance for FY 1985 for Tunisia. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to auth… 2025-08-29T17:41:53Z  
98-s-3070 98 s 3070 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase the tariff on live and processed geese. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1984-10-05 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department, Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase the duty on live and processed geese. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3071 98 s 3071 Agency for Technological Innovation Act of 1984 Science, Technology, Communications 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 0 Agency for Technological Innovation Act of 1984 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth the findings and purposes of this Act. Title II - Establishes the Agency for Technological Innovation, composed of: (1) the Office of Innovation Policy; (2) the Office of Program Evaluation and Development; (3) the National Innovation Board; (4) the Interagency Coordinating Council on Innovation; (5) the Directorate for Human and Organizational Resources; (6) the Directorate for Enterprise Development; (7) the Directorate for Production Research and Development; and (8) the Directorate for Information and Technology Transfer. Requires the Agency to be headed by a Director. Requires the Director, through the Assistant Director of Innovation Policy, to: (1) conduct research, studies, and analyses relating to technological innovation; (2) publish the results of such research, etc. in appropriate publications; and (3) report to Congress on current technological innovation issues by January 1 of each year. Requires the Director, through the Office of Program Evaluation and Development, to: (1) develop and assess programs supported and conducted by the Agency; and (2) conduct research on the process of technological innovation. Requires the National Innovation Board to provide advice and assistance to the Director concerning the policies and programs of the Agency. Provides organizational rules and authorities for the Board. Requires the Interagency Coordinating Council on Innovation to prepare and transmit to the Director every three months a report concerning its activities, together with certain recommendations. Provides that the Directorate for Human and Organizational Resources shall be composed of: (1) the Division of Technical Education; (2) the Division of Manpower Training; and (3) the Division of Managerial Innovation. Outlines certain responsibilities of the Director within each such Division, including the evaluation of certain programs and the making of appropriate grants for technical training and education… 2025-08-29T17:42:06Z  
98-s-3072 98 s 3072 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the forfeiture of proprietary rights to certain technical data by a debarred or suspended contractor of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. Armed Forces and National Security 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 0 Provides that a defense contractor who contracts to supply a manufactured product and is later barred or suspended from performing the contract by reason of a conviction of any criminal offense committed in connection with a contract with the United States and involving an intent to defraud shall forfeit to the United States all proprietary rights in any technical data relating to the manufacture of such product. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
98-s-3073 98 s 3073 Medicare Clinical Training Amendments of 1984 Health 1984-10-05 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 0 Medicare Clinical Training Amendments of 1984 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States for the purpose of assisting hospitals in carrying out approved graduate medical education and other clinical training activities. Sets forth: (1) the method for determining the size of a State's grant; and (2) the requirements a State must meet in order to receive a grant. Requires the grants to be made from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. Limits the annual aggregate amount of such grants to a specified amount. Requires each State receiving a grant to establish an advisory board to develop recommendations for State policy in supporting graduate medical education and other clinical training activities, and to advise the State with respect to grant allocation requirements. Excludes from reasonable cost the direct costs of graduate medical education and other clinical training activities. 2025-08-29T17:37:44Z  
98-s-3074 98 s 3074 Computer Software Protection Act of 1984 Commerce 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 1 Computer Software Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the copyright law to prohibit the unauthorized rental, lease or lending, of a computer program for commercial advantage. 2025-08-29T17:39:02Z  
98-s-3075 98 s 3075 Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments of 1984 Environmental Protection 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 1 Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to revise the statements of findings and policy. Refers to the need for more information about toxicity and human and environmental exposure in order to identify and control unreasonable risks presented by chemical substances. Declares that chemical manufacturers and processors have a duty to be informed about toxic effects of such substances and mixtures and to take appropriate actions to prevent exposures that might be harmful to human health or the environment. Revises definitions to include the designee of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under references to "the Administrator." Includes any microorganism or other biological substance under the definition of "chemical substance" for purposes of regulation. Provides that an exclusion for pesticides from TSCA jurisdiction shall not be taken to so exclude exposures to chemical substances which occur during the manufacture of a pesticide. Includes under the term "standards for the development of test data" a prescription of environmental or human monitoring or other exposure studies for test data for a chemical substance or mixture to be developed and analyzed. Revises provisions for testing of chemical substances and mixtures to provide that standards also may be prescribed for environmental or human monitoring or other exposure studies. Requires the EPA to periodically establish test methodology guidelines which may be used for development of data prescribed in rules under testing requirements and in testing agreements under provisions (as added by this Act) for testing of large volume chemicals. Directs the Administrator to review, not less than once each five years, the adequacy of the test methodology guidelines and make appropriate revisions. Deletes a requirement for an annual review of the adequacy of the standards for development of test data. Deletes the maximum limit on the total number of chemical substances and mixtures wh… 2025-08-29T17:40:16Z  
98-s-3076 98 s 3076 A bill to amend section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize emergency action with respect to pesticide chemicals which present an imminent hazard to the public health, to revise the procedures under such section for changes in tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemicals, and for other purposes. Health 1984-10-05 1984-10-23 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, Agriculture Department, GAO, OMB. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 0 Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collect specified health and safety data on pesticides used on food. Directs the Administrator to revoke a tolerance or exemption based on false, misleading, or inaccurate information. Directs EPA to take action whenever it receives information indicating that specified food residues may not be safe. Grants the manufacturer an opportunity for a hearing. Directs EPA to cancel a tolerance or exemption for a pesticide whose use has been canceled, suspended, or voluntarily withdrawn under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Revises the administrative procedures governing amendment and repeal of tolerances and exemptions for pesticide residues on food, including an expedited procedure when presented with an imminent hazard. Prohibits the importation into the United States of raw agricultural commodities containing detectable residues of prohibited pesticides. Requires random sampling of such imports to determine if pesticide residues meet the requirements of such Act. Directs the EPA to review the exemptions from pesticide residue limits within 12 months to determine whether or not they are safe. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
98-s-3077 98 s 3077 A bill to exempt any activity involving the harvesting of penaeid shrimp from certain provisions of the Lacey Act. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] TX R T000322 0 Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to exempt the harvesting of certain penaeid shrimp from provisions of such law prohibiting the illegal taking of fish, wildlife, or plants. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3078 98 s 3078 Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians Separation Act Native Americans 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 0 Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians Separation Act - Recognizes the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians as an Indian tribe separate and distinct from the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Declares the Milles Lac Band shall be known by the official name, Mille Lacs Federation of Chippewas. Declares the Federation to be a self-governing Indian tribe and authorizes it to adopt a constitution and bylaws. Makes the Federation eligible for all Federal services and benefits which are provided to Indians because of their status as Indians. Sets forth partition guidelines for trust lands held in trust for the benefit of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Substitutes the Federation as a party in pending litigation brought by or on behalf of the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians. Sets forth guidelines for the award and allocation of judgment funds between the Federation and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Amends the criminal code and the judicial code to remove certain Federal jurisdiction over lands under the tribal jurisdiction of the Federation. 2025-08-29T17:37:45Z  
98-s-3079 98 s 3079 A bill to clarify the meaning of the phrase "program or activity" as applied to educational institutions that are extended Federal financial assistance, and for other purposes. Education 1984-10-05 1984-10-23 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, Justice Department, GAO, OMB. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 3 Amends title IX (Prohibition of Sex Discrimination) of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to specify that education institutions receiving Federal financial assistance are included within prohibitions against discrimination. Provides that, for purposes of such Acts, notwithstanding the Supreme Court decisions in Grove City and others against Bell, Secretary of Education, and in North Haven against Bell, the phrase "program or activity" shall, as applied to educational institutions which are extended Federal financial assistance, mean the educational institution. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
98-s-3080 98 s 3080 Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1984 Government Operations and Politics 1984-10-05 1984-10-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 1 Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1984 - Title I: Eliminations - Repeals specified provisions of Federal law requiring certain Federal agencies, States, or the President to submit reports to Congress. Title II: Modifications - Amends specified provisions of Federal law to: (1) discontinue requirements for reports to Congress; (2) combine such reports; (3) reduce the frequency or the contents of such reports; (4) change the dates for submission of such reports; and (5) make technical changes. 2025-08-29T17:40:03Z  
98-s-3056 98 s 3056 Work Program Reform Act of 1984 Social Welfare 1984-10-04 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Work Program Reform Act of 1984 - Amends the Social Security Act to establish a work program for recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Provides that such program shall consist of: (1) redirection projects (including job training, family planning, and medical care) for teenage mothers and pregnant teenagers; (2) supported work programs; and (3) revisions of the work incentive programs (WIN). Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-29T17:38:12Z  
98-s-3057 98 s 3057 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend the energy conservation investment tax credit to new diesel-electric locomotives. Taxation 1984-10-04 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Energy Department, Transportation Department. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 3 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a ten percent energy investment tax credit for diesel-electric locomotives of at least 2,200 horsepower purchased by a common carrier engaged in the trade or business of using rail transportation. Requires that such locomotives be at least 15 percent more fuel efficient than any locomotive replaced by the taxpayer. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3058 98 s 3058 A bill for the relief of Ray M. Reed. Private Legislation 1984-10-04 1984-10-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Deems a named individual to have suffered a disabling injury solely as the result of hospitalization and medical treatment arising from alleged negligent treatment at the Memphis Veterans Administration Hospital, for purposes of determining veterans' disability compensation eligibility. Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to pay such compensation. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay such individual a specified sum in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States for nonmedical damages arising from such injury. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3059 98 s 3059 A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to impose limits on aggregate Federal outlays, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1984-10-04 1984-10-04 Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Governmental Affairs; Budget pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee has thirty days of continuous session to report or be discharged. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 2 Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to prohibit, for any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1985, the amount of total budget outlays set forth in any concurrent resolution on the budget from exceeding specified percentages of the adjusted gross national product. Requires the President to notify Congress with specific recommendations if Federal outlays will exceed the limitations imposed by this Act. Requires congressional budget committees, upon such notification, to report a revised concurrent resolution on the budget in accordance with such limitations. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
98-s-3060 98 s 3060 A bill to provide for contribution of damages attributable to an agreement by two or more persons to fix, maintain, or stabilize prices under section 4, 4A, or 4C of the Clayton Act. Commerce 1984-10-04 1984-10-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Amends the Clayton Act to permit any person liable for damages for price-fixing to claim contribution from co-conspirators for the share of such damages attributable to their sales or purchases of goods and services. Declares that a release or covenant not to sue or enforce a judgment received in settlement by one conspirator shall not discharge any co-conspirators from liability, unless expressly provided. Directs the court to reduce the claim against the co-conspirators subject to liability by the greatest of: (1) the amount stipulated by such release or covenant; (2) the amount paid in settlement; or (3) treble the actual damages attributable to the settling person's sales or purchases of goods or services. Declares that a settlement shall release the recipient from liability from contribution, unless it is not consummated. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3061 98 s 3061 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to clarify the extent to which a state or political subdivision thereof may tax certain income from sources outside the United States. Taxation 1984-10-04 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] FL R H000374 1 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit State taxation of: (1) corporate income derived from sources outside of the United States; or (2) income of corporate affiliates that derive 80 percent or more of their income from foreign sources. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3062 98 s 3062 A bill to deal with imputed interest rates. Taxation 1984-10-04 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the method of calculating imputed interest rates for certain deferred payments. Sets such rate at 12 percent, compounded semiannually, for total unstated interest. Sets the test rate for stated interest at ten percent, compounded semiannually. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3063 98 s 3063 Pornography Victims Protection Act of 1984 Crime and Law Enforcement 1984-10-04 1984-10-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Pornography Victims Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code with respect to the prohibition against the sexual exploitation of children to add as a condition triggering Federal penalties that the person concerned know that a minor was transported in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of producing pornography. Makes it a criminal offense for any person to coerce, intimidate, or fraudulently induce an individual 18 years or older to engage in any sexually explicit conduct for the purposes of producing any visual depiction of such conduct. Grants the U.S. district courts jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this section. Authorizes the Attorney General or any person threatened with loss or damage by such conduct to institute a civil suit. Provides for treble damages for a victim who suffers physical injury, emotional distress, or property damage. Imposes civil penalties for violation of the prohibition against sexual exploitation of children. 2025-08-29T17:39:22Z  
98-s-3064 98 s 3064 A bill to designate the building known as the Federal Building in Ogden, Utah, as the "William H. King Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1984-10-04 1984-10-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Designates the Federal building in Ogden, Utah, as the William H. King Federal Building. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3065 98 s 3065 A bill to designate the building known as the Federal Building in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the "Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1984-10-04 1984-10-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Designates the Federal Building in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3066 98 s 3066 Base-Broadening Tax Act of 1984 Taxation 1984-10-04 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Base-Broadening Tax Act of 1984 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for temporary reductions in certain income tax credits and deductions for taxable years beginning on January 1, 1985, and ending on December 31, 1989. Provides for a ten percent reduction during such period of itemized deductions of an individual taxpayer. Provides for a ten percent reduction during such period of: (1) the foreign tax credit; (2) the credit for tax withheld on wages; (3) the earned income tax credit; (4) the credit for tax withheld at the source on nonresident aliens and foreign corporations; (5) the credit for certain uses of gasoline and special fuels; and (6) the Puerto Rico and possession tax credit. Provides for a ten percent reduction during such period of the income tax deductions for: (1) accelerated cost recovery; (2) the amortization of pollution control facilities; (3) circulation and research and experimental expenditures; (4) percentage depletion in excess of basis; (5) intangible drilling costs and mineral exploration and development costs; (6) certain financial institution preference items; (7) life insurance companies; (8) expenses for business entertainment or attendance at conventions; and (9) capital gains. Provides for a ten percent reduction during such period of the dollar limitation on: (1) used property eligible for the investment tax credit; (2) the partial exclusion of dividends received by individuals; (3) the one-time exclusion of the gain on the sale of a residence; (4) the dividend reinvestment in stock of public utilities; (5) the exclusion of earned income of citizens or residents of the U.S. living abroad; (6) the deduction for certain depreciable assets; (7) the deduction for expenditures to remove architectural barriers to the handicapped and the elderly; (8) the deduction for amortization of reforestation expenditures; (9) the deduction for retirement savings; (10) the deduction for luxury cars; (11) benefits and contributions under employee benefit plans; (12) the amount of private… 2025-08-29T17:37:49Z  
98-s-3067 98 s 3067 Child Molester Registration Act of 1984 Crime and Law Enforcement 1984-10-04 1984-10-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 0 Child Molester Registration Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that any person subject to special parole who fails to register as required by State law shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than two years. Defines "special parole" as a condition of parole imposed by a State court upon a person convicted of an offense involving sexually motivated violence that such person register his presence with a local authority. 2025-08-29T17:42:09Z  
98-s-3068 98 s 3068 A bill to establish the Cape Charles National Wildlife Refuge and the Cape Charles National Fish and Wildlife Service Training Center in Northampton County, Virginia. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1984-10-04 1984-10-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] VA R T000367 0 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, in Virginia, the Cape Charles National Wildlife Refuge (with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service training facility on such refuge). Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3047 98 s 3047 A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1984-10-03 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department, Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 4 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to each select five members of their respective houses to be congressional advisors to the President with respect to implementing the comprehensive steel policy announced on September 18, 1984. Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to keep each congressional advisor informed on actions taken to implement and subsequently monitor such policy. Directs the President to establish industry and labor advisory committees to provide advice and counsel on the implementation of such policy. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3048 98 s 3048 A bill for the relief of Ms. Kikuko Satake. Private Legislation 1984-10-03 1984-10-10 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3049 98 s 3049 A bill for the relief of John M. Sandstrand. Private Legislation 1984-10-03 1984-10-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3050 98 s 3050 SELF-Tax Plan Act of 1984 Taxation 1984-10-03 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] IN R Q000007 0 SELF-Tax Plan Act of 1984 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide lower income tax rates for individuals, estates, and trusts and to reduce the number of tax brackets to four (three for estates and trusts). Repeals all the nonrefundable personal tax credits available to individuals. Repeals the earned income credit. Limits to corporations the availability of the tax credit for clinical testing expenses for drugs, the tax credit for producing fuel from nonconventional sources, the tax credit for increasing research activities, and the general business tax credit. Repeals all exclusions from gross income except certain listed exclusions. Repeals provisions relating to dividend reinvestment in public utilities. Limits the amount of scholarship and fellowship awards which may be excluded from gross income to the amount of tuition and related expenses. Provides that payments for teaching, research, or other services may not be excluded as scholarship or fellowship amounts where the teaching, research, or other services are not required of all candidates for a particular degree as a condition for receiving such degree. Repeals the qualified tuition reduction exclusion. Makes certain exclusions available only to corporations. Repeals all itemized deductions for individuals and corporations except certain listed deductions. Repeals the additional personal exemption for age and blindness. Repeals the deduction for all consumer interest other than residential property interest. Includes in the gross income of an individual any unemployment compensation or any government or welfare assistance benefits. Provides that certain employee benefits shall be taken into account in computing FICA taxes, railroad retirement taxes, unemployment taxes, and withholding taxes. Repeals the tax exemption for deposits into, and withdrawals from, the capital construction fund under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936. Repeals the capital gains deduction for individuals. Limits the individual deduction of capital losses to a maximum of $3,… 2025-08-29T17:39:25Z  
98-s-3051 98 s 3051 A bill granting the consent of Congress to the Midwest Interstate Compact on Low-level Radioactive Waste Management. Government Operations and Politics 1984-10-03 1984-10-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 5 Interstate Compact - Grants congressional approval to the Midwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management, which provides for cooperation among the States of Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin in the management of low-level radioactive waste. States that eligible parties to the compact are the States of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Permits any State not eligible for membership in the compact to petition for eligibility. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3052 98 s 3052 A bill to exclude certain Housing and Urban Development project notes from provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 relating to private activity bonds. Housing and Community Development 1984-10-03 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, HUD. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 to exempt Department of Housing and Urban Development public housing and urban renewal project notes from provisions concerning tax exemption for private activity bonds. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3053 98 s 3053 Methanol Vehicle Incentives Act of 1984 Transportation and Public Works 1984-10-03 1984-10-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 0 Methanol Vehicle Incentives Act of 1984 - Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to set forth the manner of determining the fuel economy of methanol powered automobiles. Establishes the methanol powered vehicle technology research program. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to acquire and study the performance of methanol powered vehicles during FY 1985 through 1987. Authorizes other executive agencies, upon their request, to participate in such program. Requires such agencies to pay the Secretary for any vehicle received. Authorizes appropriations as necessary to carry out such program. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to any State or local government agency that applies for the acquisition of methanol powered vehicles to participate in such program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987 for such grants. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the research program. Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to direct the Secretary to carry out a methanol powered bus demonstration program for FY 1986 through 1988. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to eligible recipients for the purpose of studying and testing the performance of such buses. Authorizes apropriations to carry out the program. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on such program by September 30 of each year from 1986 through 1989, with a final report by October 15, 1989. 2025-08-29T17:38:58Z  
98-s-3054 98 s 3054 A bill to amend section 2236 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the maximum contribution that may be made by the Federal government toward the cost of construction of an armory by any State. Armed Forces and National Security 1984-10-03 1984-10-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] NE D Z000013 0 Increases from 75 to 90 percent of construction costs the maximum contribution the Federal Government may make toward the construction of a State's armory. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
98-s-3055 98 s 3055 A bill to authorize the establishment of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site in the State of Montana. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1984-10-03 1984-10-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] MT D M000635 0 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site in Montana; and (2) enter into cooperative and management agreements with the State of Montana for rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement services with respect to such site. Specifies those lands which the Secretary is authorized to acquire for the establishment of such site. Provides that such lands shall revert to the State of Montana if the Secretary uses such lands for any purpose other than as authorized under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987, including specified sums for the construction of a visitor center. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-s-3040 98 s 3040 A bill for the relief of O'Ferrall Pauly, publisher of the Mid-Coast Advertiser of Wharton, Texas. Private Legislation 1984-10-02 1984-10-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 0 Relieves a named publisher of all liability to the United States for payment of a specified sum representing a postage discrepancy due to erroneous information provided by a postmaster. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3041 98 s 3041 A bill for the relief of Kam Hon Wong and his wife Po Kwan Wong. Private Legislation 1984-10-02 1984-10-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. Senate Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] HI D M000250 0 Declares two named individuals to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3042 98 s 3042 Broad-Based Enhanced Savings Tax Act of 1984 Taxation 1984-10-02 1984-10-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Broad-Based Enhanced Savings Tax Act of 1984 - Title I: Reduction of Individual Income Tax Rates - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the number of tax brackets to four and to reduce the marginal tax rates in the four brackets. Provides for a three-year phase down of the marginal tax rates ending in 1990. Postpones until 1986 the indexing of the rate brackets, including the zero bracket amount. Increases the earned income credit for certain individuals and couples with children in 1985 to 13 percent of the first $5,200 of earned income. Phases out the credit as the earned income of the taxpayer increases. Provides for an inflation adjustment to the earned income credit. Increases the personal exemption deduction to $1,050 in 1985. Allows a cost-of-living adjustment to this amount. Repeals the alternative for lump-sum distributions. Title II: Incentives for Investment and Savings - Subtitle A: Depreciation Reform - Permits the taxpayer to take a deduction with respect to expense-method property in the year it is placed in service equal to the basis of such property. Defines "expense-method property" as tangible property that is assigned to the 3-year or 5-year class for purposes of ACRS deductions and qualifies for the investment credit. Prohibits the expensing of several types of properties. Provides that the deduction for expense-method property shall be phased in over a period of 5 years, with the complete allowance of the expense-method property deduction occurring in 1990. Provides that the amount not eligible for the expense-method property deduction shall be eligible for the investment tax credit and the depreciation deduction. Provides that expense method property shall not be eligible for the investment tax credit. Reduces the recovery period for 18-year real property placed in service after 1989 to 15 years. Subtitle B: Savings Incentives - Allows an individual to establish a super savings account to which tax deductible contributions may be made. Limits the maximum amount of deductions t… 2025-08-29T17:40:31Z  
98-s-3043 98 s 3043 A bill to amend the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act to include sexual exploitation of children as a crime covered by the Act. Crime and Law Enforcement 1984-10-02 1984-10-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] FL R H000374 0 Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute to extend the Act's coverage to the sexual exploitation of children. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3044 98 s 3044 Department of Defense False Claims Act of 1984 Armed Forces and National Security 1984-10-02 1984-10-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Department of Defense False Claims Act of 1984 - Provides an administrative remedy and increased civil penalties for defrauding or intending to defraud the United States by filing false claims against the Department of Defense. 2025-08-29T17:38:41Z  
98-s-3045 98 s 3045 Federal Employee Recruitment and Retention Improvement Act of 1984 Government Operations and Politics 1984-10-02 1984-10-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] VA R T000367 2 Federal Employee Recruitment and Retention Improvement Act of 1984 - Revises the special pay rate program for the recruitment and retention of Foreign Service or General Schedule employees or physicians, dentists, and nurses in the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans Administration to authorize the President to establish higher rates of pay when necessary to recruit and retain such employees because: (1) the pay or premium pay provided by private enterprise or by a State or local government is substantially higher or more extensive than that provided by the Federal Government for an occupation in an area; or (2) the area or working conditions for an occupation are undesirable. Repeals provisions limiting the minimum rate that may be established for a particular grade level. Authorizes the President to pay a bonus to an individual appointed to a hard-to-fill position each time the individual agrees to complete a specified period of service. Limits the maximum amount of such bonus to ten percent of the annual rate of basic pay of the individual. Requires the individual to repay the bonus if he or she does not perform the service for the period agreed upon. 2025-08-29T17:38:58Z  
98-s-3046 98 s 3046 A bill to modify the project for flood protection on the Chariton River, Iowa and Missouri, to direct the Secretary of the Army to sell storage space in Rathbun Lake, Iowa, to the Rathbun Regional Water Association, and for other purposes. Water Resources Development 1984-10-02 1984-10-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 0 Modifies the project for flood protection on the Chariton River, Iowa and Missouri, to direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to sell storage space in Rathbun Lake, Iowa, to the Rathbun Regional Water Association. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3039 98 s 3039 Balanced Budget Procedures Act of 1984 Economics and Public Finance 1984-10-01 1984-10-01 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 has thirty days of continuous session to report or be discharged. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 6 Balanced Budget Procedures Act of 1984 - States that if the total outlays set forth for FY 1989 would exceed the total revenues set forth for such fiscal year under conditions of high employment in any budget submitted by the President for FY 1985 through 1988, then the President shall submit along with such budget an alternative budget in which total outlays for FY 1989 would not exceed total revenues for such fiscal year under conditions of high employment. Requires the President, when such an alternative budget is submitted, to submit recommendations and proposals for changes in Federal laws which would be required in order to achieve such a balance. Requires the Budget Committees of each House, not later than April 15 before each fiscal year from FY 1985 through 1989, to report: (1) a first concurrent resolution on the budget for such fiscal year in which total outlays and total revenues for FY 1989 would be in balance under conditions of high employment; or (2) an alternative concurrent resolution in equal detail. Requires that any presidential budget for a fiscal year that assumes conditions of high employment and recommends that total outlays exceed total revenues be accompanied by an alternative budget in which total outlays do not exceed total revenues. Requires that any presidential budget which assumes that conditions of high employment will not exist during a given fiscal year, and recommends that total outlays exceed total revenues by a certain amount for such fiscal year, be accompanied by an alternative budget in which total outlays would not exceed total revenues under conditions of high employment. Requires the President, not later than March 15 of any year in which an alternative budget is submitted, to submit recommendations and proposals for changes in Federal laws which will, if enacted, reduce the amount by which total outlays exceed total revenues for such fiscal year. Establishes a National Bipartisan Commission on the Balanced Budget to review the budget and alternative budget and make … 2025-08-29T17:39:12Z  
98-s-3038 98 s 3038 A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to include in the President's Budget of the United States Government a statement of the interest which accrues for each fiscal year on outstanding zero-coupon bonds. Economics and Public Finance 1984-09-29 1984-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 0 Directs the President to include in the budget a separate statement estimating the interest on outstanding zero-coupon bonds. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
98-s-3033 98 s 3033 Ten Percent Flat Tax Rate Act Taxation 1984-09-28 1984-10-02 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] OK R N000102 0 Ten Percent Flat Tax Rate Act - Title I: Ten Percent Tax Rate For All Individuals And Unincorporated Associations - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a flat rate tax of ten percent on the adjusted gross income of individuals and unincorporated associations. Defines "unincorporated association" as any taxable entity which is not incorporated pursuant to the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign nation. Repeals the income tax credits for: (1) the elderly; (2) contributions to candidates for public office; (3) the purchase of a new principal residence; (4) dependent care expenses; (5) earned income; and (6) residential energy conservation expenses. Repeals the alternative minimum tax for taxpayers other than corporations. Provides that specified income tax credits shall not be available to individuals and unincorporated associations. Excludes from the gross income of individuals or unincorporated associations: (1) alimony and separate maintenance payments; (2) scholarship payments and fellowship grants; (3) social security payments; (4) excess social security tax payments; (5) payments received for disability; (6) payments received pursuant to the Railroad Retirement Act; (7) certain civil service retirement benefits; and (8) interest payments received on State and municipal bonds. Defines "adjusted gross income" in the case of an individual or unincorporated association as gross income minus: (1) trade or business deductions; (2) trade and business deductions of employees; and (3) expenses relating to income production. Disallows certain exclusions from the gross income of individuals and unincorporated associations, including exclusions for: (1) certain death payments; (2) gifts and inheritances; (3) injury or sickness compensation; (4) employer contributions to accident and health plans; (5) partial dividends; (6) contributions to corporation capital; and (7) dependent care assistance. Allows deductions from the adjusted gross income of individuals for personal exemptions. Sets the a… 2025-08-29T17:39:00Z  
98-s-3034 98 s 3034 A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Government Operations and Politics 1984-09-28 1984-10-30 Became Public Law No: 98-561. Senate Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] KS R K000017 43 Grants a Federal charter to the National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3035 98 s 3035 Geriatric Manpower Training and Education Act of 1984 Health 1984-09-28 1984-10-09 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB, GAO. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Geriatric Manpower Training and Education Act of 1984 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1986 through 1990 for: (1) internal medicine and general pediatrics training grants; (2) family medicine and general dentistry training grants; (3) grants for start-up assistance and curriculum development to schools; (4) advanced nurse training program grants; and (5) nurse practitioner program grants. Makes specific amounts available, from each authorization of appropriations, for programs relating to geriatrics. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1990 for: (1) training and instruction activities and traineeships and fellowships of the National Institute on Aging; (2) training, instruction, and traineeships relating to the mental health problems and illnesses of the elderly and the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of mentally ill elderly individuals. Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for training, research, and discretionary projects and programs for FY 1986 through 1990. Sets aside for each year a specific amount for training and instructional activities. 2025-08-29T17:38:47Z  
98-s-3036 98 s 3036 A bill to redesignate the Regional Veterans' Administration Medical Center located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, as the "General Black Jack Pershing Regional Veterans' Administration Medical Center". Armed Forces and National Security 1984-09-28 1984-09-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 1 Designates the Regional Veterans Administration Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, as the General Black Jack Pershing Regional Veterans Administration Medical Center. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
98-s-3037 98 s 3037 1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism International Affairs 1984-09-28 1984-10-05 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism - Title I: Rewards for Information on International Terrorism - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a reward not to exceed $500,000 to any individual who furnishes information regarding an act of terrorism directed against a U.S. person or U.S. property. Authorizes the Attorney General or the Secretary of State to determine whether an individual is entitled to a reward and the amount to be paid. States that a reward of $100,000 or more may not be made without the approval of the President. Allows for the protection of the identity of a reward recipient if it is determined that such measures are necessary. Authorizes appropriations. Makes Federal, State and local officers and employees ineligible for such payments. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Secretary of State to pay such a reward. Title II: International Cooperation - Urges the President to seek more effective international cooperation in combatting international terrorism, including: (1) severe punishment for acts of terrorism; and (2) extradition of all terrorists to the country where the terrorist incident occurred or whose citizens were victims of the incident. Declares that priority should be given to negotiations to establish a permanent international working group for combatting terrorism. Title III: Security of United States Missions Abroad - Requires the Secretary of State to report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives no later than February 1, 1985, on the findings and recommendations of the Advisory Panel on Security of United States Missions Abroad. Authorizes additional appropriations for security enhancement at United States missions abroad. Requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the United States Information Agency to report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on how t… 2025-08-29T17:38:20Z  
98-s-3030 98 s 3030 Homestead Act of 1984 Housing and Community Development 1984-09-27 1984-09-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 0 Homestead Act of 1984 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish procedures under which families residing in public housing projects shall be provided with an opportunity to purchase their dwelling units. Requires the formation of a homeownership association composed of families who: (1) are capable of assuming the responsibilities of homeownership; (2) have resided in public housing projects for not less than 24 consecutive months; and (3) have resided in their current dwelling units for at least 12 consecutive months. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide comprehensive improvement assistance to such projects to ensure that the physical condition, management, and operation of such projects are sufficient to encourage homeownership by resident families. Directs the Secretary and the responsible public housing agency to provide the training and technical and educational assistance necessary to prepare the families and the homeownership association for homeownership. Directs the Secretary to pay to the agency an amount equal to any reduction in the operating expenses of a project realized as a result of providing such assistance. Directs the agency to use such amount to reduce the purchase prices of dwelling units. Authorizes a homeownership association to purchase a public housing project after the Secretary determines that: (1) the association is prepared to manage and maintain the project with continued Federal assistance; and (2) project operating costs have been reduced sufficiently to make home ownership affordable to resident families. Allows an eligible family to purchase a dwelling directly from the public housing agency if the Secretary determines that such purchase will not interfere with the rights of other resident families or harm the efficient operation of the project. Requires the Secretary to continue to pay annual contributions to such project after such a purchase. Limits the purchase price for a project or unit to 25 percent of its fair market … 2025-08-29T17:40:55Z  
98-s-3031 98 s 3031 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States in order to establish equitable duty rates for sodium bicarbonate. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1984-09-27 1984-10-02 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] WY R W000092 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a duty on sodium bicarbonate. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3032 98 s 3032 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for more equitable test and imputed interest rates, and for other purposes. Taxation 1984-09-27 1984-10-02 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 9 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the rate of imputed interest for the sale or exchange of property. Allows a lower rate of imputed interest for the first $1,500,000 of the sales price of principal residences or farm lands. Reduces the rate of imputed interest for purposes of determining the issue price in the case of debt instruments issued for property. Provides that such rate of imputed interest shall not apply in determining the issue price of debt instruments issued for residences and the first $1,500,000 of the sales price for farm lands. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
98-s-3023 98 s 3023 A bill for the relief of Mary Patricia McLaughlin. Private Legislation 1984-09-26 1984-09-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] MO D E000004 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3024 98 s 3024 Surface Transportation Amendments of 1984 Transportation and Public Works 1984-09-26 1984-10-05 See H.R.5504. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Surface Transportation Amendments of 1984 - Approves the interstate highway cost estimate for FY 1985 and 1986 and the interstate substitute cost estimate for FY 1984 and 1985. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to adjust and reallocate the minimum allocation made on March 9, 1984, to reflect the apportionments made under this Act. Revises the procedures for releasing interstate construction funds and interstate substitute funds, including allowing the Secretary to release such funds without congressional approval. Decreases the Federal share payable for emergency relief funds for repair projects on the Federal-aid highway system and the Interstate System, unless such emergency repairs are to minimize damage, protect facilities, or restore essential traffic and are accomplished within 30 days after the occurrence. Provides for the funding of certain highway projects with interstate discretionary funds. Requires that a specified percentage of State withdrawal funds be available to the Secretary for State highway research and planning. Authorizes Federal matching funds for bridge replacement and rehabilitation for specified bridges not on the Federal-aid highway system. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to include small business concerns owned and controlled by women among such concerns that are eligible for a specified percentage of expenditures under such Act. Amends the General Bridge Act of 1906, the General Bridge Act of 1946, the International Bridge Act of 1972, the Department of Transportation Act, and various other Acts to repeal provisions which regulate toll facilities. Requires toll increases on such facilities to be just and reasonable. Declares that no report, list, schedule, or survey compiled by a State concerning the evaluation of hazardous roadway conditions or rail-highway crossings in order to plan and prioritize safety projects shall be required to be admitted into evidence or used for any other purpose in a Federal or State court. … 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3025 98 s 3025 A bill to amend sections 15, 19, and 20 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 409, 414, and 415) to authorize recovery by the United States of costs incurred in removal of wrecks from navigable waters. Transportation and Public Works 1984-09-26 1984-09-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 0 Makes a vessel owner, lessee, or operator liable to the United States for the costs of removal of a wrecked vessel from navigable waters. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3026 98 s 3026 Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1984 Armed Forces and National Security 1984-09-26 1984-10-02 See H.J.Res.648. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 0 Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1985 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY 1985 for military and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Appropriates funds for the Department of Defense Retirement Fund for retired military personnel on the retired lists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, including the reserves. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY 1985 for the operation and maintenance of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force,and the Defense agencies, including their respective reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guards. Appropriates funds for the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice, claims against the Department of Defense, the Court of Military Appeals, and environmental restoration. Title III: Procurement - Appropriates funds for FY 1985 for the procurement by the Army of aircraft, missiles, weapons, tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, and other equipment and materials. Includes transfers of funds for specified procurement to remain available through FY 1986. Directs the Secretary of the Army to report to the appropriate committees 30 days before expending funds for the Division Air Defense system with a certification that after the initial production testing, such system meets or exceeds requirements and is necessary to counter the Soviet threat. Appropriates and transfers funds for procurement by the Navy of aircraft, weapons, conversion and shipbuilding of vessels, and other equipment and materials. Prohibits the use of funds for naval vessel construction in foreign shipyards. Appropriates funds for Marine Corps procurement. Appropriates funds for procurement by the Air Force of aircraft, missiles, and other equipment and materials. Includes transfers of funds for aircraft procurement. Limits MX missile procurement to 21 operational missiles. Permits the procurement of additional missiles only upon: (1) the… 2026-01-07T12:41:36Z  
98-s-3027 98 s 3027 Head Start Reauthorization Act Education 1984-09-26 1984-10-30 See S. 2565. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 1 Head Start Reauthorization Act - Amends the Head Start Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for programs under the Act through FY 1986. Requires the Secretary of Education to reserve for training and technical assistance for each fiscal year funds which are not less than the amount spent for such activities under the Act in FY 1982. Provides that such minimum reservation shall not apply in any fiscal year in which the appropriation for the Head Start program is less than the amount appropriated for FY 1984. Revises provisions for designation of Head Start agencies. Requires that the designated agency be in the community which it serves. Requires the Secretary to give priority in the designation of such agencies to any local public or private nonprofit agency (or its successor agency) receiving funds under any Head Start program on a specified date, unless the Secretary makes a finding that the agency involved fails to meet program and fiscal requirements established by the Secretary. Requires that any such designation be governed by the same program and fiscal requirements, criteria, and standards as are applicable to existing Head Start programs. Requires that specified provisions relating to the initial designations of Head Start agencies be applied by the Secretary in the distribution of any additional appropriations made available under the Act during any fiscal year. Permits each Head Start program operated in a community to provide more than one year of Head Start services to children from age three to the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the Head Start program is located. Requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance and training in connection with Head Start programs. (Under current law, the Secretary is authorized to provide such technical assistance and training.) Requires that such training activities include: (1) a centralized child development training and national assessment program, which may be administered at the State and local level, leadin… 2025-08-29T17:39:22Z  
98-s-3028 98 s 3028 Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Federal Challenge Grants Act Families 1984-09-26 1984-10-09 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB, GAO. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 3 Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Federal Challenge Grants Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make challenge grants to any State in the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the State has collected funds for child abuse and neglect prevention activities through a trust fund or other funding mechanism. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act for FY 1985 through 1989. Sets forth State eligibility provisions. Sets forth specified activities for which such State funding must be available. Limits the amount of any such challenge grant to a State in any fiscal year to the lesser of either: (1) 25 percent of the total amount made available by such State for such activities in the previous fiscal year; or (2) an amount equal to 50 cents time the number of children residing in such State. Sets forth application requirements for such challenge grants. Requires the trust fund advisory board, or in States without a trust mechanism, the State liaison agency to the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect to be responsible for administering and awarding Federal grants to eligible recipients carrying out specified activities under this Act. Prohibits assistance under this Act from being used as a source for non-Federal funds for the matching requirements of any other provision of Federal law. Requires such State recordkeeping and reporting as the Secretary deems essential to carry out this Act. Sets forth provisions for withholding and auditing of such grants. Directs the Secretary to prepare and submit to Congress at the end of each year a compilation and analysis of any reports submitted by eligible States under this Act. 2025-08-29T17:39:06Z  
98-s-3029 98 s 3029 A bill to provide for the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Fine Arts Center to be established by the Bethune-Cookman College in Volusia County, Florida. Education 1984-09-26 1984-10-09 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, OMB, GAO. Senate Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] FL R H000374 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide financial assistance to the Bethune-Cookman College in Volusia County, Florida, to establish the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial Fine Arts Center. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
98-s-3018 98 s 3018 Protection of United States Government Personnel Act of 1984 International Affairs 1984-09-25 1984-10-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 2 Protection of United States Government Personnel Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to commit terrorist acts against U.S. Government employees abroad. Imposes a sentence of any term of years or for life for any person who kills or attempts to kill any officer or employee of the United States. Provides for a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for three years or both ($10,000 or imprisonment for not more than ten years if a dangerous weapon is used) for any person who assaults, wounds, imprisons, or makes a violent attack against any U.S. officer or employee or his or her official premises, private accommodations, or means of transport. 2025-08-29T17:38:35Z  
98-s-3019 98 s 3019 A bill to require that the positions of Director and Deputy Director of Central Intelligence be filled by career intelligence officers. Armed Forces and National Security 1984-09-25 1984-09-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Intelligence. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 1 Amends the National Security Act of 1947 to require that the Director and Deputy Director of Central Intelligence be appointed from among career civilian or military intelligence officers. 2025-01-14T19:06:24Z  
98-s-3020 98 s 3020 A bill to create a federal criminal offense for operating or directing the operation of a common carrier while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Transportation and Public Works 1984-09-25 1984-09-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense for any person to operate or direct the operation of a common carrier while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and as a result cause: (1) damage to the property of another; or (2) injury to any other person. Imposes a fine of not more than $10,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than five years for violations of this Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3021 98 s 3021 A bill to name the Federal Building in Elkins, West Virginia, the "Jennings Randolph Federal Center". Government Operations and Politics 1984-09-25 1984-10-30 Became Public Law No: 98-560. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 33 Designates the U.S. Post Office and Federal Building, Elkins, West Virginia, as the Jennings Randolph Federal Center. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3022 98 s 3022 National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1984 Health 1984-09-25 1984-09-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 1 National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1984 - Title I: Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research - Establishes: (1) a ten-year National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program; and (2) a Directorate, with the Secretaries of Defense, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services as joint chairpersons, to implement such program. Sets forth the Directorate's functions, including: (1) establishing National Science Foundation-administered matching grants to accelerate the development of uniform and cost-effective standards to monitor nutritional and health status; (2) establishing Centers for Disease Control-administered grants to assist States and local governments to monitor and enhance nutrition services; and (3) submitting an annual report to the President and the Congress by January 15 of each year. Requires the Directorate to prepare a National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Plan which shall: (1) assess and report on U.S. nutritional and dietary trends; (2) sponsor or conduct research; (3) develop and maintain dietary and nutritional data resources; (4) coordinate Federal activities and assist similar State and local activities, including scientific and technical assistance; (5) maintain and coordinate present and future nutrition and dietary surveys, including the development of uniform survey standards; and (6) encourage private sector and academic program participation. Requires a 60-day public comment period before such plan is submitted in final form to the President and the Congress. Provides for scientific research and development in support of such program and plan. Authorizes: (1) FY 1985 appropriations to be available until expended to establish the Directorate and the National Nutrition Monitoring Advisory Council (as provided for in title II of this Act); and (2) ten-year appropriations for the National Science Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control grant programs. Title II: National Nutrition Monitoring Advisory Council - Establishes a 15-member Advis… 2025-08-29T17:40:02Z  
98-s-3015 98 s 3015 Federal Reserve Bank Directors Act of 1984 Finance and Financial Sector 1984-09-24 1984-09-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 2 Federal Reserve Bank Directors Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to increase from nine to 11 the number of members of the board of directors of a Federal Reserve bank. Increases from three to five the number of class C members selected by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for membership on the board of a Federal Reserve bank. Provides that not more than two directors of class C shall be officers or directors, employees, or stockholders of any depository institution which is not a member of the Federal Reserve System. Prohibits the chairman or deputy chairman of the board of a Federal Reserve bank from being an officer or director, employee, or stockholder of any depository institution. Provides that the class C director with the longest tenure on the board who is not an officer or director, employee, or stockholder of any depository institution shall preside at meetings in the absence of the chairman and deputy chairman. Requires the designation of the two new members appointed pursuant to this Act at the first meeting of the full board of directors of each Federal Reserve bank after the date of enactment of this Act. Sets the respective terms of office of such new members. 2025-08-29T17:39:06Z  
98-s-3016 98 s 3016 A bill for the relief of Benefrido C. Santiago. Private Legislation 1984-09-24 1984-09-26 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3017 98 s 3017 Domestic Food Assistance Act of 1984 Agriculture and Food 1984-09-24 1984-10-05 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1333. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 9 Domestic Food Assistance Act of 1984 - Title I: Food Stamp Program - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to raise food stamp allotments from 99 to 100 percent of the thrifty food plan. Increases the earned income deduction from 18 to 20 percent. Makes households each of whose members receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) categorically eligible for program participation. States that denial of eligibility or termination of benefits from such programs cannot be a basis for denial of food stamp eligibility or termination of benefits. Increases the resources limitation from $1500 to $2250, and from $3000 to $3500 for the elderly and disabled. Increases the threshold for accounting a vehicle's value against resources from $4500 to $5500. Permits States to stagger coupon issuance. Requires (currently permits) the Secretary to provide for alternative means of coupon issuance if doing so would improve program integrity. Prohibits financial institutions from charging retail food stores coupon redemption fees. Directs States to periodically assess the need to keep food stamp offices open during weekend or evening hours. Makes homeless persons eligible for food stamps. Prohibits appropriations under such Act from being transferred to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture. Requires States imposing a sales tax on food stamp purchases to transfer such revenues to the Secretary of the Treasury within 15 months of the end of each fiscal year. Authorizes States to establish community work experience programs. Title II: Nutrition Surveillance - Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to include periodic health and nutrition samplings of vulnerable low income groups in the Department of Agriculture's continuing food consumption survey. Title III: Food Distribution and Emergency Shelters - Authorizes the transfer of specified agricultural commodities to public or nonprofit organizations for low-income … 2025-08-29T17:41:17Z  
98-s-3013 98 s 3013 Space Development Act of 1984 Taxation 1984-09-21 1984-09-25 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 8 Space Development Act of 1984 - Provides that activities performed in space for U.S. persons on any spacecraft predominantly used or operated in space and controlled from locations within the United States, articles produced in space primarily for sale or use within the United States upon such spacecraft, and assets used or operated in space upon such spacecraft (including such spacecraft) shall be treated as activities performed, or articles produced, within the United States for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code and the Tariff Schedules of the United States. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an investment tax credit for any tangible personal property which is predominantly used or operated in space and which is either a spacecraft or is used or operated upon such spacecraft. Includes as recovery property eligible as a tax deduction with respect to the recovery cost system any tangible property used in space subject to the allowance for depreciation. Includes in the gross income of a taxpayer certain income derived from commercial activity in space. 2025-08-29T17:41:40Z  
98-s-3014 98 s 3014 Hazardous Substance Response Act of 1984 Environmental Protection 1984-09-21 1984-09-26 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Interior Department, Environmental Protection Agency. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 1 Hazardous Substance Response Act of 1984 - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund) (CERCLA) and the Internal Revenue Code to add provisions for the imposition of an environmental excise tax on the disposal or long-term storage of hazardous waste. Imposes such tax on: (1) the receipt of hazardous waste for disposal at a qualified hazardous waste disposal facility; or (2) long-term storage of a hazardous waste in a qualified waste storage facility. Sets the amount of such tax at: (1) $45 for each ton of hazardous waste which is disposed of by landfill, in waste piles, or by surface impoundment; (2) $25 for each ton of hazardous waste which is disposed of by ocean dumping or land treatment; (3) $5 for each ton of hazardous waste which is disposed of by underground injection; and (4) $45 for each ton of hazardous waste which is placed in long-term storage. Provides for an alternative computation of such tax. Allows the owner or operator of a qualified hazardous waste disposal or long-term storage facility to elect to pay a tax of $50 per ton on the amount of waste deposited for disposal or storage, reduced by the weight of water which the owner or operator can establish is in such waste, in lieu of the taxes which would otherwise be paid under this Act. Provides for an exclusion from such tax for certain wastes. Provides such exclusion for wastes which are, as of the enactment date of this Act, exempt from regulation as hazardous waste under specified provisions of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in the event that any such waste is determined to pose a potential danger to human health and the environment and disposal regulations are promulgated, to transmit to Congress recommendations for imposing such tax, if any, on such waste. Provides that such tax shall be imposed on such waste only when authorized by Act of Congress. Provides such exclusion for wastes which are not, as of the enactme… 2025-08-29T17:37:56Z  
98-s-3010 98 s 3010 A bill to amend the Act of May 29, 1884, to grant States and political subdivisions greater flexibility in conducting indemnity programs for the control and eradication of brucellosis of domestic animals, and for other purposes. Animals 1984-09-20 1984-09-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 2 Permits a State or political subdivision to use money received from the Secretary of Agriculture for use in the control and eradication of brucellosis of domestic animals to: (1) test and vaccinate animals for brucellosis; and (2) pay claims due to the destruction of animals affected by or exposed to brucellosis. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
98-s-3011 98 s 3011 A bill to amend section 110(f) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 303), as amended, to increase the monetary authorization for the rehabilitation of the Illinois-Mississippi Canal. Transportation and Public Works 1984-09-20 1984-09-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 0 Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1958 to increase the authorization for the rehabilitation of the Illinois-Mississippi Canal, Illinois. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3012 98 s 3012 A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake further engineering and design of water resources development projects following the submission of a report to Congress recommending implementation. Water Resources Development 1984-09-20 1984-09-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 0 Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake advance engineering and design of water resources development projects after submitting a report to Congress recommending project implementation. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3008 98 s 3008 A bill to recognize the organization known as The Retired Enlisted Association, Inc. Government Operations and Politics 1984-09-19 1984-09-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] CO R A000219 7 Grants a Federal charter to The Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3009 98 s 3009 Geriatric Manpower Act of 1984 Health 1984-09-19 1984-09-25 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, GAO, OMB. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Geriatric Manpower Act of 1984 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1986 through 1990 for: (1) internal medicine and general pediatrics training grants; (2) family medicine and general dentistry training grants; (3) grants for start-up assistance and curriculum development to schools; (4) advanced nurse training program grants; and (5) nurse practitioner program grants. Provides, for each authorization of appropriations, that a specific amount shall be available for programs relating to geriatrics. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1990 for: (1) training and instruction activities and traineeships and fellowships of the National Institute on Aging; (2) training, instruction, and traineeships relating to the mental health problems and illnesses of the elderly and the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of mentally ill elderly individuals. Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for training, research, and discretionary projects and programs for FY 1986 through 1990. Sets aside for each year a specific amount for training and instructional activities. 2025-08-29T17:41:21Z  
98-s-3000 98 s 3000 A bill to authorize the provision of foreign assistance for agricultural activities in Poland. International Affairs 1984-09-18 1984-09-25 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1225. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 9 Authorizes the use of a specified amount of Economic Support Fund money for agricultural activities in Poland which are managed by the Polish Catholic Church or other nongovernmental organizations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
98-s-3001 98 s 3001 A bill permitting American prisoners of war held by the Japanese after the Bataan death march to sue in the United States Court of Claims. Government Operations and Politics 1984-09-18 1984-09-24 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 1 Entitles surviving American prisoners of war who were held by the Japanese during World War II and who took part in the Bataan death march in the Philippine Islands to bring a class action suit in the United States Claims Court against the Government of Japan or any Japanese business entity enriched by the forced labors of such prisoners. Establishes a statute of limitations of six years for such action. 2026-01-07T14:45:52Z  
98-s-3002 98 s 3002 Temporary Agricultural Interest Rate Reduction Act of 1984 Agriculture and Food 1984-09-18 1984-09-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 3 Temporary Agricultural Interest Rate Reduction Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a one-year program of agricultural operating loan interest rate reductions if interest rates are ten percent or more as of March 1, 1985. Requires participants to repay any assistance provided under this Act. 2025-08-29T17:39:11Z  
98-s-3003 98 s 3003 Correctional Improvements Act of 1984 Crime and Law Enforcement 1984-09-18 1984-09-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 2 Correctional Improvements Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to extend the escape from custody offense to persons who are in custody as a result of civil contempt. Prohibits providing or possessing contraband in Federal prison. Makes it a Federal offense for any person to provide an inmate with: (1) a firearm or other destructive device; (2) any weapon or object that may be used as a means to facilitate escape; (3) narcotic drugs; (4) controlled substances; (5) alcoholic beverages; (6) U.S. currency; or (7) any other object. Prohibits Federal inmates from possessing the above. Establishes penalties based upon the kind of contraband either provided or possessed. Provides for imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine of not more than $25,000 for any person who intentionally causes or assists in any mutiny or riot in Federal prison. Authorizes the seizure and forfeiture of contraband found in the possession of prisoners. Establishes an offense involving the trespass upon any reservation, land or facility of the Bureau of Prisons. Extends the arrest authority of the officers and employees of the Bureau of Prisons. Authorizes the Attorney General to contract with private organizations and entities for the imprisonment, subsistence, care, and employment of Federal prisoners. Increases the maximum amount of the gratuity given prisoners upon discharge from $100 to $500. Establishes authority for the United States to exchange inmates with States. Authorizes the Attorney General to accept gifts or donations of property for the use of the Bureau of Prisons, or the Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated. Allows the Bureau of Prisons to accept voluntary services. Authorizes the chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional facility to order an autopsy on the body of a deceased inmate. 2025-08-29T17:38:16Z  
98-s-3004 98 s 3004 A bill for the relief of Tirouhi Marcarian. Private Legislation 1984-09-18 1984-09-24 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 0 Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-s-3005 98 s 3005 A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Ashland, Kentucky, as the "Carl D. Perkins Federal Building and United States Courthouse." Government Operations and Politics 1984-09-18 1984-09-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 1 Designates the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Ashland, Kentucky, as the Carl D. Perkins Federal Building and United States Courthouse. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
98-s-3006 98 s 3006 A bill to amend the Federal Power Act. Water Resources Development 1984-09-18 1984-09-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA] WA R E000236 3 Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit the granting of a license for the development of dams or other works for the storage of water, or for the development of power, on the Columbia River or its tributaries until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has developed and adopted, in consultation with the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council, detailed procedures for: (1) prior consolidated reviews of individual proposals in a given river basin; (2) prior assessment of cumulative impacts of individual projects in a given river basin; and (3) a timetable for implementation of the Council's Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Program. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
98-s-3007 98 s 3007 Federal Employees Day Care Benefits Study Act of 1984 Labor and Employment 1984-09-18 1984-10-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service and General Services. Senate Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] VA R T000367 1 Federal Employees' Day Care Benefits Study Act of 1984 - Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to enter into a contract with a consultant to help: (1) identify options for a Government program of providing workday care benefits to dependent children of Federal employees; and (2) conduct a cost-benefits analysis of such options. Lists options to be considered including: (1) a program to furnish vouchers to pay for child care services; (2) programs to furnish child care at the place of employment, under a Government contract, or through a consortium of Government agencies and other employers using child care services; and (3) a program to provide information and referral services relating to child care. Requires the Comptroller General to determine through such cost-benefit analysis whether the Government would save money by conducting such a program by reason of such factors as: (1) increased productivity; (2) reduced employee turnover, absenteeism, tardiness, use of leave, or loss of worktime; (3) increased loyalty; and (4) reduced recruitment costs resulting from increased attractiveness of Government employment. Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress within one year on the analysis and any recommendations for administrative action or legislation. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-29T17:39:44Z  
98-s-2997 98 s 2997 Contract Chicken Growers Protection Amendment of 1984 Agriculture and Food 1984-09-17 1984-09-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Contract Chicken Growers Protection Amendment of 1984 - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to require poultry processors to pay their contract growers within seven days of delivery, unless otherwise agreed to (up to a maximum of 30 days). Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce such requirement through existing provisions of such Act. 2025-08-29T17:39:18Z  
98-s-2998 98 s 2998 Gifted and Talented Children's Education Act Education 1984-09-17 1984-09-25 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, OMB, GAO. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 0 Gifted and Talented Children's Education Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to add this Act as part A (Gifted and Talented Children) of title IX (Additional Programs) of ESEA. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989 for programs for gifted and talented children. Directs the Secretary of Education to reserve 15 percent of such appropriations or $3,000,000, whichever is larger, for carrying out discretionary programs. Requires that the remainder of such appropriations be available for State programs. Sets forth provisions for State programs. Directs the Secretary to make grants to State educational agencies (SEAs) for the Federal share of the costs of planning, developing, operating, and improving programs to meet the educational needs of gifted and talented children at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. Permits such programs to include: (1) inservice training of personnel to teach such children; (2) demonstration programs designed to develop special techniques for teaching such children, and assessments of such programs; and (3) State leadership programs to assist in extending programs for such children throughout the State. Directs the Secretary to allot such funds in accordance with specified provisions. Requires SEA applications for such grants to contain specified assurances, including the assurance that appropriate consideration will be given to the particular educational needs of disadvantaged gifted and talented children. Prohibits a SEA from reserving more than ten percent of grant funds for program administration, technical assistance, coordination, and statewide planning. Requires a SEA to distribute, on a competitive basis, at least 90 percent of grant funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) which apply, with due regard for the quality of the proposed activities. Requires a SEA to use at least 50 percent of grant funds for programs and projects which include a component for the identification and education of disadvantaged gifted and… 2025-08-29T17:39:34Z  
98-s-2999 98 s 2999 A bill to impose quotas on the importation of certain copper articles for 5 years. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1984-09-17 1984-09-26 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 1 Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to impose a limit on the amount of certain copper articles provided for in the Tariff Schedules of the United States that may be entered into the United States during any year within the five year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. Sets forth a formula for determining the amount of copper that may be entered into the United States for such period. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  

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