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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 96-sjres-214 | 96 | sjres | 214 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate January 17 of each year as "Benjamin Franklin Day." | Social Sciences and History | 1980-12-05 | 1980-12-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 0 | Requests the President to designate January 17 of each year as "Benjamin Franklin Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-213 | 96 | sjres | 213 | A joint resolution to designate the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health located in Montgomery County, Maryland, as the "Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health". | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-12-02 | 1980-12-12 | Public Law 96-518. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 70 | Designates the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health located in Montgomery County, Maryland, as the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health. Directs the Committee on Rules and Administration to place appropriate markers or inscriptions at suitable locations within such center to commemorate and designate such building. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 96-sjres-212 | 96 | sjres | 212 | White House Conference on Education Act | Education | 1980-11-24 | 1980-11-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] | RI | R | C000269 | 0 | White House Conference on Education Act - Authorizes the President to call a White House Conference not later than June 30, 1981, to be planned and conducted under the direction of the Secretary of Education. Sets forth the purpose and composition of the Conference, as well as requirements for a final report. Sets forth provisions of the administration of the Conference. Directs the Secretary to submit annual reports, during the three-year period following the submission of such final report of the Conference, on the status and implementation of the findings and recommendations of the Conference. Authorizes appropriations for the Conference. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Education, other than funds appropriated pursuant to this resolution, to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. | 2025-09-02T13:55:35Z | |
| 96-sjres-211 | 96 | sjres | 211 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 8, 1981, as "Women's History Week". | Social Sciences and History | 1980-11-13 | 1980-11-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 16 | Designates the week beginning March 8, 1981, as "Women's History Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-210 | 96 | sjres | 210 | A joint resolution to grant posthumously full rights of citizenship to Douglas Clyde Macintosh. | Immigration | 1980-10-01 | 1980-12-13 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] | CT | D | R000191 | 2 | Grants citizenship posthumously to Douglas Clyde Macintosh. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-208 | 96 | sjres | 208 | A joint resolution to designate the week of December 8, 1980, as "Respiratory Therapy Week ". | Health | 1980-09-30 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the week of December 7, 1980, through December 13, 1980, as "Respiratory Therapy Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-209 | 96 | sjres | 209 | A joint resolution providing for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration authorities and for rural housing authorities. | Housing and Community Development | 1980-09-30 | 1980-10-03 | Public Law 96-372. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 0 | Amends the National Housing Act to extend specified Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance programs for 15 days. Extends for 15 days the period during which amounts in the rental housing assistance fund may be approved for use in the troubled projects program. Extends for 15 days the authority to provide flexible interest rates on mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration. Extends for 15 days the authority for the purchase of mortgages under the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act of 1974. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend the rehabilitation loan program for 15 days. Extends for 15 days the authority for rural housing programs under the Housing Act of 1949. | 2022-12-07T19:16:13Z | |
| 96-sjres-206 | 96 | sjres | 206 | A joint resolution to provide for the appointment of David C. Acheson as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-09-25 | 1980-09-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 2 | Appoints David C. Acheson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-207 | 96 | sjres | 207 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim November 28, 1980 as "Salvation Army Day". | Social Welfare | 1980-09-25 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 25 | Requests the President to designate November 28, 1980, as "Salvation Army Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-205 | 96 | sjres | 205 | A joint resolution to proclaim March 19, 1981, as "National Agriculture Day". | Agriculture and Food | 1980-09-24 | 1980-09-29 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H. J. Res. 560 for similar provisions). | Senate | Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] | GA | D | T000035 | 36 | Designates March 19, 1981, as "National Agriculture Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-204 | 96 | sjres | 204 | American Federalism Rejuvenation and Renaissance Resolution of 1980 | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-09-22 | 1980-09-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 1 | American Federalism Rejuvenation and Renaissance Resolution of 1980 - Directs the President, after consulting with Congress, to call a Convocation on American Federalism by January 1, 1981, in order to bring together elected officials of Federal, State, and local governments to stimulate a national assessment of the Federal system of government. Enumerates the duties of the Convocation which include: (1) defining which governmental functions are inherently national in nature and which functions are inherently State or local in nature; (2) examining the allocation of such functions; (3) identifying any necessary changes in the current functional or programmatic roles of each level of government; (4) defining the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce and the use of such power to preempt State and local regulatory authority; (5) defining the limits on the power of Congress to attach conditions to the distribution of Federal financial assistance; and (6) developing strategies to simplify the Federal grant system and to ensure that the system is utilized only where direct provision of the services by the Government would not be effective. Requires the Convocation to adjourn by January 1, 1982, and to publish a final report by May 1, 1982. Permits Convocation delegates to conduct State and regional conferences to prepare for the Convocation. Authorizes the Chairman of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to provide financial assistance for such conferences. Directs the Chairman to plan and administer the Convocation until the delegates elect a Convocation Chairman. | 2025-09-02T13:55:35Z | |
| 96-sjres-203 | 96 | sjres | 203 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the month of October 1980 as "American White House Replica Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-09-16 | 1980-09-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] | FL | D | S000962 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the month of October, 1980, as "American White House Replica Month." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-202 | 96 | sjres | 202 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating October 12 through October 19, 1980, as "Italian-American Heritage Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-09-09 | 1980-09-30 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J.Res. 568 for similar provisions). | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 65 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 12 through October 19, 1980, as "Italian-American Heritage Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-201 | 96 | sjres | 201 | A joint resolution to provide for the designation of a week as "National Lupus Week". | Health | 1980-09-04 | 1980-10-10 | Public Law 96-419. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 29 | Requests the President to designate the week of October 19-25, 1980, as "National Lupus Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-200 | 96 | sjres | 200 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to affirmative action. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1980-09-03 | 1980-09-03 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States or any State from making or enforcing any law which makes distinctions on account of race, color, or national origin. Prohibits any such law to be construed to permit the establishment by private individuals or enterprises of any program that makes distinctions on account of race, color, or national origin. Prohibits the United States or any State from establishing, or permitting any private individual or enterprise from establishing, quotas which make distinctions on account of race, color, or national origin. Prohibits the United States or any State from making any law which prohibits any person without intent to discriminate on account of race, color, or national origin, from taking otherwise lawful actions which have a disproportionate impact on persons on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Prohibits any Federal or State court from issuing any order which makes distinctions on account of race, color, or national origin (except to enforce laws in violation of this article). | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-199 | 96 | sjres | 199 | A joint resolution designating the week of September 28 to October 4, 1980, as "National High School Activities Week". | Education | 1980-08-27 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 28 | Directs the President to designate the week of September 28-October 4, 1980, as "National High School Activities Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-197 | 96 | sjres | 197 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating September 18, 1980, as "Constantino Brumidi Day." | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-08-26 | 1980-09-17 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J.Res. 594 as passed Senate for similar provisions). | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 28 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 18, 1980, as "Constantino Brumidi Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-198 | 96 | sjres | 198 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of September 7, 1980, to September 14, 1980, as "National Life Flight Week." | Transportation and Public Works | 1980-08-26 | 1980-08-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of September 7-14, 1980, as "National Life Flight Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-195 | 96 | sjres | 195 | A joint resolution to designate September 1980, as "National Rehabilitation Month." | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1980-08-25 | 1980-09-19 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] | IA | D | C000979 | 1 | Designates the month of September, 1980, as "National Rehabilitation Month." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-196 | 96 | sjres | 196 | A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-08-25 | 1980-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 36 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-194 | 96 | sjres | 194 | A joint resolution to designate the square dance as the national dance of the United States of America. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-08-18 | 1980-08-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] | OR | R | P000009 | 0 | Designates the square dance as the national dance of the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-193 | 96 | sjres | 193 | A joint resolution authorizing the President to enter into negotiations with foreign governments to limit the importation of automobiles and trucks into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1980-08-05 | 1980-08-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 33 | Authorizes the President to negotiate agreements with foreign governments limiting exports of automobiles and trucks to the United States. Terminates such authority and any agreements pursuant to such authority on July 1, 1985. States that action taken pursuant to such agreements shall not be treated as violating U.S. laws. | 2021-06-14T19:53:55Z | |
| 96-sjres-192 | 96 | sjres | 192 | A joint resolution to designate September 21, 1980, as "National Ministers Day". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-08-01 | 1980-08-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 29 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 21, 1980, as "National Ministers Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-191 | 96 | sjres | 191 | A joint resolution providing additional program authority for the Export-Import Bank of the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1980-07-21 | 1980-07-31 | Similar provisions inserted in H.J. Res. 589 as passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 14 | Increases the limitation on program activity authorized for the Export-Import Bank for direct loans. Stipulates that a specified portion of such increase shall not be available for obligation or disbursement prior to October 1, 1980. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 96-sjres-189 | 96 | sjres | 189 | Commission on Presidential Nominations Resolution | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-12 | Measure passed Senate, amended. | Senate | Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] | IL | D | S000890 | 25 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Commission on Presidential Nominations Resolution - Establishes the Commission on Presidential Nominations to make an investigation regarding the Presidential nominating process. Directs the Commission to report to the President and Congress respecting such investigation, including recommendations for the 1984 presidential elections. States that the Commission skhall cease to exist 60 days after submitting such report. 12/01/80 scac080 Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1041 Commission on Presidential Nominations Resolution - Establishes the Commission on Presidential Nominations to make an investigation regarding the Presidential nominating process. Directs the Commission to report to the President and Congress respecting such investigation, including recommendations for the 1984 presidential elections. States that the Commission shall cease to exist 60 days after submitting such report. Sets forth the powers of such Commission, and related administrative provisions. | 2025-09-02T13:55:34Z | |
| 96-sjres-190 | 96 | sjres | 190 | A joint resolution to designate "Space Week 80" and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-06-27 | 1980-06-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] | NM | R | S000132 | 1 | Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the men and women of the United States who have made the space programs possible. Directs the President to designate the period of July 13 through July 20, 1980, as "Space Week 80." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-187 | 96 | sjres | 187 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of July 20, through July 26, 1980, as "National Environmental Health Week". | Environmental Protection | 1980-06-25 | 1980-06-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 1 | Designates the week beginning July 20 through July 26, 1980, as "National Environmental Health Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-188 | 96 | sjres | 188 | An original joint resolution extending the reporting date of the National Commission on Air Quality. | Environmental Protection | 1980-06-25 | 1980-07-02 | Public Law 96-300. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Amends the Clean Air Act to eliminate provisions relating to certain interim reporting dates for the National Commission on Air Quality. Extends the final reporting date for all Commission studies, investigations, and recommendations until March 1, 1981. Terminates the Commission: (1) on March 1, 1981, if the report is not submitted on March 1, 1981; or (2) on such date (but not later than May 1, 1981) as the Commission determines by order, if the report is submitted on March 1, 1981. Makes technical and conforming amendments. Declares that nothing in any other authority of law shall be construed to authorize or permit the extension of the National Commission on Air Quality pursuant to any Executive order or other Executive or agency action. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 96-sjres-185 | 96 | sjres | 185 | A joint resolution relating to a rationing contingency plan. | Energy | 1980-06-17 | 1980-07-30 | Motion to discharge Committee on Energy and Natural Resources rejected in Senate, roll call #330 (31-60). | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 1 | Expresses Congressional disapproval of the President's proposed standby gasoline rationing plan transmitted to Congress on June 12, 1980. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 96-sjres-186 | 96 | sjres | 186 | A joint resolution designating October 19, 1981 as a Day of National Celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the American Victory at Yorktown, Virginia. | Social Sciences and History | 1980-06-17 | 1980-09-30 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J.Res. 472 for similar provisions). | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 24 | Designates October 19, 1981, as a Day of National Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the victory of General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-184 | 96 | sjres | 184 | Unlocking America's Energy Resources Act | Energy | 1980-06-16 | 1980-06-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 9 | Unlocking America's Energy Resources Act - Directs the President to order the removal of administrative restrictions not required by Federal law or court order which impede the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or on the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires the President to institute policies which give priority to the expeditious leasing, development, and production of oil, natural gas, coal, oil shale, tar sands, and geothermal resources on Federal lands. Requires the President to submit to an advisory panel a list of restrictions required by Federal law or court order which impede the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or on the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the panel to review such restrictions and report to Congress and the President on: (1) the reasonableness of such restrictions; and (2) appropriate legislative or administrative actions to reduce impediments to the leasing of energy resources on Federal lands or the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to order substantial lease sales, for private development only, within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. Bars civil actions challenging any such lease sale which are brought more than 30 days after such lease sale is announced. Exempts any such lease sale from the environmental impact statement requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires the President to direct that leasing priority be given to areas of the Outer Continental Shelf that have the highest hydrocarbon potential and known hydrocarbon reserves. Sets forth the conditions for the issuance of Outer Continental Shelf leases by the Secretary of the Interior. Sets forth the requirements for the appointment by the President of members of the advisory panel. | 2025-09-02T13:55:36Z | |
| 96-sjres-183 | 96 | sjres | 183 | A joint resolution congratulating the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their seventy-fifth anniversary and wishing the Order of the Sons of Italy in America success in future years and proclaiming June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day." | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-06-10 | 1980-06-19 | Public Law 96-281. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 22 | Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their 75th anniversary. Proclaims Sunday, June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-180 | 96 | sjres | 180 | A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of William A. M. Burden as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-06-04 | 1980-07-25 | Public Law 96-313. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 2 | Reappoints William A.M. Burden as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-181 | 96 | sjres | 181 | A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Murray Gell-Mann as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-06-04 | 1980-07-25 | Public Law 96-314. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 2 | Reappoints Murray Gell-Mann as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-182 | 96 | sjres | 182 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate November 14 of each year as "OPERATING ROOM NURSES DAY". | Labor and Employment | 1980-06-04 | 1980-06-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 14 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate November 14 of each year as "Operating Room Nurses Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-178 | 96 | sjres | 178 | A joint resolution to authorize the President to designate the week of November 9,1980, through November 15,1980, as "World War 1 Overseas Flyers Week". | Armed Forces and National Security | 1980-05-28 | 1980-05-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | Requests the President to designate the week of November 9 through November 15, 1980, as "World War I Overseas Flyers' Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-179 | 96 | sjres | 179 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating June 1 through June 7, 1980, as "National Management Week." | Labor and Employment | 1980-05-28 | 1980-05-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 2 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate June 1 through June 7, 1980, as "National Management Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-177 | 96 | sjres | 177 | A joint resolution designating the week beginning June 22, 1980, as "National Athletic Boosters Week". | Sports and Recreation | 1980-05-22 | 1980-06-13 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J. Res. 442 as passed Senate for similar provisions). | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 17 | Designates the week beginning June 22, 1980, as "National Athletic Boosters Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-176 | 96 | sjres | 176 | A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 5, 1980, as "National Port Week", and for other purposes. | Water Resources Development | 1980-05-20 | 1980-09-19 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J. Res. 551 as pass Senate for similar provisions). | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 34 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week beginning October 5, 1980, as "National Port Week." Requires the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on the conditions of U.S. public ports. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-175 | 96 | sjres | 175 | A joint resolution to extend the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1980-05-16 | 1980-05-26 | Public Law 96-250. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 0 | Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to extend the termination date of provisions of such Act relating to contract priorities and allocations for strategic materials and expansion of the national productive capacity and supply regarding such materials until August 27, 1980. | 2022-12-07T18:42:29Z | |
| 96-sjres-174 | 96 | sjres | 174 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate May 24, 1980, as "Railroad Passenger Services Day". | Transportation and Public Works | 1980-05-15 | 1980-05-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 24, 1980, as "Railroad Passenger Services Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-172 | 96 | sjres | 172 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate September 13, 1980, as "Commodore John Barry Day". | Social Sciences and History | 1980-05-06 | 1980-05-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 3 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 13, 1980, as "Commodore John Barry Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-173 | 96 | sjres | 173 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of May 11 through May 17, 1980, as "National Historic Preservation Week." | Social Sciences and History | 1980-05-06 | 1980-05-08 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] | IA | D | C000979 | 13 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 11 through May 17, 1980, as "National Historic Preservation Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-171 | 96 | sjres | 171 | A joint resolution to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. | Government Operations and Politics | 1980-05-05 | 1980-05-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 2 | Directs the Postmaster General to issue in the year 1980 a special postage stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sjres-170 | 96 | sjres | 170 | A joint resolution to authorize and direct the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission to proceed with the construction of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1980-04-30 | 1980-04-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 8 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior, subject to the supervision of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, to construct the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in accordance with the general design selected by such Commission in West Potomac Park in the District of Columbia. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-168 | 96 | sjres | 168 | A joint resolution designating July 18, 1980, as "National P.O.W. - M.I.A. Recognition Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 1980-04-29 | 1980-07-08 | Public Law 97-307. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 28 | Designates July 18, 1980, as "National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-169 | 96 | sjres | 169 | A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation honoring the Guide Dog Foundation. | Animals | 1980-04-29 | 1980-04-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation honoring the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Incorporated, and Max, a guide dog, as a symbol of the contribution that the handicapped can make to helping themselves and others. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-167 | 96 | sjres | 167 | A joint resolution designating May 15, 1980 as "National Nursing Home Residents Day". | Social Welfare | 1980-04-24 | 1980-04-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000556 | 2 | Designates May 15, 1980, as "National Nursing Home Residents Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-166 | 96 | sjres | 166 | A joint resolution designating the first week of August 1980 as "National Salmon Week". | Animals | 1980-04-23 | 1980-04-23 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK] | AK | D | G000388 | 0 | Designates the first week of August, 1980, as "National Salmon Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-165 | 96 | sjres | 165 | A joint resolution to designate May 1980 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month". | Health | 1980-04-22 | 1980-04-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Authorizes the President to designate May, 1980, as "Better Hearing and Speech Month." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-164 | 96 | sjres | 164 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate June 17, 1980 as "Business Productivity Day". | Labor and Employment | 1980-04-17 | 1980-04-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Requests the President to designate June 17, 1980, as "Business Productivity Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-163 | 96 | sjres | 163 | A joint resolution to disapprove the action taken by the President under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 in imposing a fee on imports of petroleum or petroleum products. | Energy | 1980-04-16 | 1980-04-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH] | NH | D | D000574 | 1 | Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. | 2021-06-14T19:53:41Z | |
| 96-sjres-160 | 96 | sjres | 160 | A joint resolution disapproving the action taken by the President under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 in imposing a fee on imports of petroleum or petroleum products. | Energy | 1980-04-15 | 1980-04-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] | RI | R | C000269 | 1 | Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. | 2021-06-14T19:53:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-161 | 96 | sjres | 161 | A joint resolution proposing an International Code of Business Conduct. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1980-04-15 | 1980-04-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 8 | Directs the President to utilize the forum of the Venice Economic Summit to urge the development of an International Code of Business Conduct. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should negotiate and report to Congress concerning agreements to establish standards of ethical and equitable conduct of international business and mechanisms to resolve problems. Requires the Joint Economic Committee to report to Congress concerning its recommendations regarding such negotiations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 96-sjres-162 | 96 | sjres | 162 | A joint resolution to reduce funds for the expenses of Senators and Senate committees by 15 per centum. | Congress | 1980-04-15 | 1980-04-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA] | VA | I | B001209 | 0 | Reduces fiscal year 1981 aggregate funds made available to Senators for office operations and to Senate committees by 15 percent of such funds made available in fiscal year 1980. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-158 | 96 | sjres | 158 | A joint resolution designating the joint reunion of American and Japanese veterans on the island of Iwo Jima on June 11, 1980, as a National Historic Event. | International Affairs | 1980-04-02 | 1980-04-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] | CA | R | H000384 | 10 | Requests the President to designate the reunion of American and Japanese veterans at Iwo Jima on June 11, 1980, as a national historic event. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-159 | 96 | sjres | 159 | A joint resolution disapproving the action taken by the President under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 in imposing a fee on imports of petroleum or petroleum products. | Energy | 1980-04-02 | 1980-06-06 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 37 | Disapproves the President's imposition of import fees on petroleum and petroleum products pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. | 2021-06-14T19:53:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-157 | 96 | sjres | 157 | A joint resolution providing for a transfer of funds for salaries and expenses of the Small Business Administration for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980. | Commerce | 1980-04-01 | 1980-04-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Stewart, Donald [D-AL] | AL | D | S000907 | 0 | Provides for the transfer of an additional $10,000,000 for salaries and expenses for the Small Business Administration disaster loan program for fiscal year 1980. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 96-sjres-156 | 96 | sjres | 156 | A joint resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of November 23 through 29, 1980, as "National Family Week". | Families | 1980-03-28 | 1980-11-26 | Public Law 96-485. | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 24 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of November 23 through 29, 1980, as "National Family Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-155 | 96 | sjres | 155 | A joint resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning April 13, 1980, and ending April 19, 1980, as "National Dance Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-03-27 | 1980-03-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] | NY | R | J000064 | 11 | Requests the President to designate the week beginning April 13, 1980, as "National Dance Week." | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-153 | 96 | sjres | 153 | A joint resolution to freeze Senators' salaries for three years. | Congress | 1980-03-25 | 1980-03-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 5 | Prohibits the increase in salary for any member of the Senate within three years of enactment of this joint resolution. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sjres-154 | 96 | sjres | 154 | A joint resolution to reduce funds for Senate personal and committee staff by 5 percent. | Congress | 1980-03-25 | 1980-03-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 1 | Reduces fiscal year 1981 aggregate funds made available to Senators and Senate committees for the employment of personnel to 95 percent of fiscal year 1979 funds. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 96-sjres-152 | 96 | sjres | 152 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of September 21 through 27, 1980, as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week". | Health | 1980-03-18 | 1980-05-28 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.J.Res. 445 as passed Senate for similar provisions). | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 25 | Designates the week of September 21 through 27, 1980, as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-151 | 96 | sjres | 151 | Constitutional Bicentennial Observance Act | Social Sciences and History | 1980-03-12 | 1980-03-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Constitution Bicentennial Observance Act - Establishes the United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission, representing the three branches of the Federal Government and the public, to plan and develop a three-year program for commemorating the bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. Directs the Commission to submit specified reports to the President and the Congress. Requires certain Federal officials to assist the Commission in planning the commemoration. Terminates the Commission on April 31, 1988. Authorizes the Commission to extend matching grants to nonprofit entities, States, and local governments for commemorative programs. | 2025-09-02T13:55:32Z | |
| 96-sjres-150 | 96 | sjres | 150 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of September 21-27, 1980 as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week". | Health | 1980-03-04 | 1980-03-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 6 | Designates the week of September 21 through 27, 1980, as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-148 | 96 | sjres | 148 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim March 1, 1981, through March 7, 1981, as "National Weights and Measures Week". | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-26 | 1980-02-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 1 | Authorizes and requests the President to proclaim March 1 through March 7, 1981, as "National Weights and Measures Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-149 | 96 | sjres | 149 | A joint resolution to recognize the Honorable Carl Vinson on the occasion of the christening of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, March 15, 1980. | Congress | 1980-02-26 | 1980-03-13 | Public Law 96-206. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 16 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation extending best wishes and expressing appreciation to Carl Vinson for his devotion to the United States. | 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z | |
| 96-sjres-147 | 96 | sjres | 147 | A joint resolution to designate the third week of September as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week". | Health | 1980-02-21 | 1980-02-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 2 | Designates the third week of September of each year as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-145 | 96 | sjres | 145 | A joint resolution designating February 19, 1980, as "Iwo Jima Commemoration Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 1980-02-18 | 1980-02-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Designates February 19, 1980, as "Iwo Jima Commemoration Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-146 | 96 | sjres | 146 | A joint resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17 as "National Small Business Week". | Commerce | 1980-02-18 | 1980-03-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 15 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of May 11 through 17, 1980, as "National Small Business Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-143 | 96 | sjres | 143 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning April 28, 1980, as "National Small Business Week". | Commerce | 1980-02-06 | 1980-02-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] | WI | D | N000033 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week beginning April 28, 1980, as "National Small Business Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-144 | 96 | sjres | 144 | A joint resolution to establish an Independent Investigating Commission on Ethics to conduct investigations of allegations of improper conduct by Members of Congress arising out of the FBI investigation known as "ABSCAM". | Congress | 1980-02-06 | 1980-02-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 0 | Establishes an Independent Investigating Commission on Ethics to investigate allegations of improper conduct by Members of Congress arising out of the investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation known as "ABSCAM". Terminates the Commission one year after the initial appointment of all five members. Grants the Commission all the powers and authority of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics or the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct when investigating the conduct of a Member of the Senate or a Member of the House of Representatives, respectively. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the appropriate Committee. Declares that the Commission shall not make findings of fact. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sjres-142 | 96 | sjres | 142 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation honoring Walt Disney on the 60th anniversary of the production of his first original animated cartoon. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-02-05 | 1980-02-05 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 13 | Directs the President to issue a proclamation honoring the memory of Walt Disney on the 60th anniversary of the creation and production of his first original, animated cartoon. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-141 | 96 | sjres | 141 | An original joint resolution to establish the policy of the United States with respect to items carried on space flight missions and to express the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General defend any civic action brought with respect to items carried on Apollo missions to the Moon. | Science, Technology, Communications | 1980-02-04 | 1980-02-20 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 0 | Expresses the policy of the United States that: (1) no astronaut or other individual who participates in a space flight mission be unjustly enriched through the sale of items carried on such mission; and (2) postal covers, coins and other items carried to the Moon and now in the possession of the United States be retained by the United States. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-sjres-140 | 96 | sjres | 140 | A joint resolution designating February 19, 1980 as "Iwo Jima Commemoration Day. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1980-02-01 | 1980-02-19 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 16 | Designates February 19, 1980, as "Iwo Jima Commemoration Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-137 | 96 | sjres | 137 | A joint resolution to provide for the appointment of William G. Bowen as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-01-31 | 1980-03-06 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 2 | Appoints William G. Bowen, of New Jersey, as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, for a statutory term of six years. | 2021-06-14T19:53:32Z | |
| 96-sjres-138 | 96 | sjres | 138 | A joint resolution to provide for the appointment of Carlisle H. Humelsine as citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-01-31 | 1980-03-06 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] | WA | D | J000013 | 2 | Appoints Carlisle H. Humelsine, of Virginia, as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution for the statutory term of six years. | 2021-06-14T19:53:33Z | |
| 96-sjres-139 | 96 | sjres | 139 | A joint resolution to require continuation of rail service by the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad through August 31, 1980. | Transportation and Public Works | 1980-01-31 | 1980-01-31 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] | OK | D | B000639 | 9 | Requires the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company to maintain its entire railroad system as it existed on September 1, 1979, for a period of 90 days, unless: (1) any discontinuance or abandonment is authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission; and (2) no affected State (or local or regional transportation authority) opposes such action. Directs the Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the Emergency Rail Services Act of 1970, to guarantee trustee certificates of such railroad. Raises the ceiling in the outstanding aggregate principal amount of all such certificates. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 96-sjres-136 | 96 | sjres | 136 | A joint resolution to designate the month of March, 1980 as Gospel Music Month. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1980-01-30 | 1980-01-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 12 | Designates March 1980 as "Gospel Music Month." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-135 | 96 | sjres | 135 | A joint resolution to provide for designation of the first Friday of March as "Teacher Day, United States of America". | Education | 1980-01-29 | 1980-02-27 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. J. Res. 267 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 32 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 7, 1980, as "Teacher Day, United States of America." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-134 | 96 | sjres | 134 | A joint resolution to authorize the President to proclaim February 10, 1980, as "Energy Awareness Day". | Energy | 1980-01-25 | 1980-01-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 12 | Requests the President to designate February 10, 1980, as "Energy Awareness Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-133 | 96 | sjres | 133 | A joint resolution requesting the Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to develop a plan for local nutrition monitoring throughout the United States. | Agriculture and Food | 1980-01-22 | 1980-01-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] | SD | D | M000452 | 2 | Requests the Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (formerly, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare) to develop a plan for local nutrition monitoring including: (1) the identification of priority target areas; (2) the coordination of Federal, State, and local responsibilities; and (3) the choice of methodology and a timetable. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 96-sjres-127 | 96 | sjres | 127 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim June 27, 1980, as "Helen Keller Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-17 | Public Law 96-278. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 25 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate June 27, 1980, as "Helen Keller Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-128 | 96 | sjres | 128 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of October 5 through 11, 1980, as "National Diabetes Week". | Health | 1979-12-20 | 1980-03-20 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] | PA | R | S000159 | 18 | Authorizes and requests the President to proclaim the week of October 5 through October 11, 1980, as "National Diabetes Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-129 | 96 | sjres | 129 | America's Small and Independent Business Bill of Rights | Commerce | 1979-12-20 | 1979-12-20 | Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] | WI | D | N000033 | 0 | Sets forth a bill of rights for small and independent businesses. | 2025-09-02T13:55:34Z | |
| 96-sjres-130 | 96 | sjres | 130 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim May 1, 1980, as "National Save the Children Day". | Families | 1979-12-20 | 1980-02-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] | CT | R | W000253 | 12 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate May 1, 1980, as "National Save the Children Day." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-131 | 96 | sjres | 131 | A joint resolution designating April 10, 1980, as "ORT Centennial Day". | Labor and Employment | 1979-12-20 | 1980-04-08 | Public Law 96-231. | Senate | Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] | NY | R | J000064 | 18 | Designates April 10, 1980, as "ORT Centennial Day" to salute the Organization for Rehabilitation through Training on its 100th anniversary. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-132 | 96 | sjres | 132 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 6 through 12, 1980, "National Medic Alert Week". | Health | 1979-12-20 | 1980-02-28 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 11 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of April 6 through April 12, 1980, as "National Medic Alert Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-126 | 96 | sjres | 126 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to promote fiscal responsibility. | Economics and Public Finance | 1979-12-14 | 1979-12-14 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 24 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the adoption of any Federal budget in which expenditures exceed receipts unless approved by a rollcall vote of three-fifths of the Members of each House of Congress directed solely to that subject. Prohibits the Congress from passing and the President from signing any appropriation bill which would cause the total expenditures of the Federal Government to exceed its total receipts in any fiscal year. Permits the Congress to waive such provisions with respect to any single year in which a declaration of war is in effect. Prohibits any annual increase in the proportion of Federal receipts to the national income unless approved by a rollcall vote, directed solely to such purpose, of three-fifths of each House. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-124 | 96 | sjres | 124 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of June 16 through June 22, 1979, as "National Oldtime Fiddlers Week". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1979-12-11 | 1979-12-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 1 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of June 16 through June 22, 1980, as "National Oldtime Fiddlers Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-125 | 96 | sjres | 125 | A joint resolution designating the "square dance" as the national folk dance of the United States of America. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1979-12-11 | 1979-12-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 1 | Designates the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-123 | 96 | sjres | 123 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the calendar week beginning with the first Sunday in June of each year as "National Garden Week." | Agriculture and Food | 1979-12-04 | 1979-12-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 9 | Authorizes and requests the President to designate the calendar week beginning with the first Sunday of June of each year as "National Garden Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-122 | 96 | sjres | 122 | A joint resolution proclaiming the week of December 3 through December 9, 1979 as "Scouting Recognition Week." | Sports and Recreation | 1979-12-03 | 1979-12-04 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 19 | Designates the week of December 3 through December 9, 1979, as "Scouting Recognition Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-121 | 96 | sjres | 121 | A joint resolution calling for a Constitutional amendment allowing voluntary prayer in public schools. | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1979-11-30 | 1979-11-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment - Permits voluntary prayer among lawfully assembled persons in public schools and public buildings. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-120 | 96 | sjres | 120 | A joint resolution to designate the week of December 2, 1979, as "Respiratory Therapy Week". | Health | 1979-11-13 | 1979-11-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 0 | Designates the week commencing December 2, 1979, as "Respiratory Therapy Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-119 | 96 | sjres | 119 | A joint resolution to authorize the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to erect a memorial. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1979-11-08 | 1980-07-01 | Public Law 96-297. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 99 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-1129) Authorizes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Incorporated, to establish a memorial on public grounds in West Potomac Park in the District of Columbia in honor and recognition of the men and women of the armed forces who served in the Vietnam war. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to select a site in the Constitution Gardens area of West Potomac Park, in consultation with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc., and with the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission. Provides that if subsurface soil conditions prevent the establishment of the memorial on such site, then the Secretary is authorized to select a site other than Constitution Gardens in the park. Provides that the Secretary, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission shall have 90 days after submission of plans for such memorial within which to make their objections. Declares that the authority conferred pursuant to this resolution shall lapse unless: (1) the establishment of the memorial is commenced within five years of enactment of this resolution; and (2) the Secretary determines that sufficient funds are available to insure completion of such memorial. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 96-sjres-118 | 96 | sjres | 118 | A joint resolution to defer the pay of Members of Congress in the same manner and to the same extent as the pay and benefits of other employees and individuals are deferred due to the unavailability of funds. | Congress | 1979-10-30 | 1979-10-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives to defer the pay and benefits of Members of Congress, in any case in which employees of any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States fail to timely receive their compensation for services due to the unavailability of funds to pay such employees by reason of the failure of Congress to appropriate such funds, until the expiration of a period of days equal to the number of days that such employees are required to be without such pay, annuity, pension, or benefits. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 96-sjres-117 | 96 | sjres | 117 | A joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration authorities, and for other purposes. | Housing and Community Development | 1979-10-29 | 1979-11-08 | Public Law 96-105. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 2 | (Measure passed House, amended) Amends the National Housing Act to extend specified Federal Housing Administration insurance programs for 30 days. Extends for 30 days the authority for the purchase of mortgages under the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act of 1974. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend the rehabilitation loan program for 30 days. Extends the authority for rural housing programs under the Housing Act of 1949. | 2021-09-25T05:28:16Z | |
| 96-sjres-115 | 96 | sjres | 115 | A joint resolution designating July 1980 as "National Porcelain Art Month". | Arts, Culture, Religion | 1979-10-16 | 1980-07-02 | Public Law 96-299. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 36 | Designates the month of July 1980 as "National Porcelain Art Month." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 96-sjres-116 | 96 | sjres | 116 | A joint resolution providing for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. | Social Sciences and History | 1979-10-16 | 1979-10-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] | WV | D | R000046 | 0 | Provides for the commemoration by the Congress of the centennial of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, thirty-second President of the United States. Establishes a Special Joint Committee on the Centennial of the Birth of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Sets forth rules and procedures under which such joint committee shall operate. Directs the joint committee to arrange for a joint session of the Congress to be held on Saturday, January 30, 1982, to celebrate and commemorate the centennial of the birth of President Roosevelt. Authorizes the joint committee to acquire manuscripts, photographs, and illustrations as it deems appropriate, including "The Days of Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Chronicle", prepared by Pare Lorentz. Authorizes the printing of 25,000 copies of any such manuscripts acquired. States that the expenses of the joint committee shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z |
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