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100-hconres-398 100 hconres 398 A concurrent resolution providing for the sine die adjournment of the 100th Congress. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 0 Provides for the sine die adjournment of the 100th Congress on October 22, 1988. 2021-06-10T20:21:59Z  
100-hr-5581 100 hr 5581 Economic Set-Aside Act of 1988 Government Operations and Politics 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] CA D D000592 0 Economic Set-Aside Act of 1988 - Title I: Economic Set-Aside Policy of United States Government - Requires each Federal agency to award not less than ten percent of its contract funds to: (1) business concerns owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; and (2) historically Black colleges and universities, colleges and universities having a student body in which more than 40 percent of the students are Hispanic, and private and voluntary organizations controlled by individuals who are economically disadvantaged. Requires each Federal agency to award not less than ten percent of its contract funds to business concerns owned and operated by females. Requires Federal agencies to establish policies and procedures to implement such requirements. Title II: Commission on Economic Set-Asides - Establishes the Commission on Economic Set-Asides to enforce title I of this Act, assist Federal agencies in meeting title I requirements, and inform business concerns that may be eligible for the award of contracts under such Act of the benefits provided by title I. Requires the Commission to make annual reports to the Congress. 2025-08-28T20:06:24Z  
100-hr-5582 100 hr 5582 Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 Crime and Law Enforcement 1988-10-22 1988-11-18 Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.5210. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 1 Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 - Title I: Coordination of National Drug Policy - Subtitle A: National Drug Control Program - National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 - Establishes the Office of National Drug Control Policy in the Executive Office of the President. Names as principals of this Office a Director of National Drug Control Policy (Director) and Deputy Directors for Demand Reduction and Supply Reduction, all to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes within the new Office a Bureau of State and Local Affairs, to be headed by an Associate Director for National Drug Control Policy, also to be appointed by the President. Sets forth responsibilities of the Director, including requirements that the Director: (1) transmit a consolidated National Drug Control Program (Program) budget proposal; and (2) submit to the Congress annual reports on a National Drug Control Strategy. Describes required report contents. Describes limitations in connection with Program agency budget reprogramming or transfer requests. Provides for coordination among executive branch departments and agencies, including a requirement that the head of a Program agency notify the Director in writing of any proposed policy changes relating to Program activities. Requires the Director to respond promptly as to whether the change is consistent with the National Drug Control Strategy. Terminates the National Drug Enforcement Policy Board and the White House Office of Drug Abuse Policy and repeals specified provisions of the National Narcotics Act of 1984 and of the Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act in connection with these entities. Prohibits the expenditure of funds for activities of the National Narcotics Border Interdiction System after 30 days following appointment of the Director. Instructs the Director to report to the President and to the Congress concerning the need for coordinating, consolidating, or otherwise reorganizing agencies and functions of the Federal Gover… 2025-08-28T20:05:25Z  
100-hr-5583 100 hr 5583 A bill for the relief of Alcee L. Hastings. Private Legislation 1988-10-22 1988-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] MI D C000714 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to a named individual for legal expenses incurred in the investigation and proceedings conducted by the House of Representatives with respect to the impeachment of such individual and with respect to any trial in the Senate based on such impeachment. 2021-06-10T21:46:35Z  
100-hr-5584 100 hr 5584 A bill for the relief of Haytham Jabi. Private Legislation 1988-10-22 1988-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. House Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16] NY D R000053 0 Declares a named individual to have satisfied certain requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to periods of residence in the country of nationality. 2021-06-10T21:46:36Z  
100-hr-5585 100 hr 5585 A bill for the relief of Alejandro Aceves. Private Legislation 1988-10-22 1988-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. House Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27] NY R W000752 0 Declares a named individual to have satisfied certain requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to eligibility for naturalization. 2021-06-10T21:46:36Z  
100-hres-605 100 hres 605 A resolution providing for the printing of the revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred First Congress. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 0 Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 101st Congress as a House document. Authorizes the printing of additional copies of such document for the use of the House. 2021-06-10T20:24:27Z  
100-hres-606 100 hres 606 A resolution providing for the appointing of a committee to notify the President of the completion of business. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 0 Provides for notifying the President that the Congress has completed its business and is ready to adjourn. 2021-06-10T20:24:27Z  
100-hres-607 100 hres 607 A resolution relating to early organization of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred and First Congress. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 1 Allows any organizational caucus or conference in the House of Representatives for the 101st Congress to begin on or after November 30, 1988. 2021-06-10T20:24:27Z  
100-hres-608 100 hres 608 A resolution providing for a study by the Committee on Government Operations to review the affirmative action employment practices with regard to business operations within the United States of foreign companies and firms. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] CA D D000592 0 Directs the House Committee on Government Operations to review the affirmative action employment practices with regard to business operations within the United States of any foreign company or firm that is organized in or the headquarters of which are located in: (1) any country that receives economic or military aid in the form of financial assistance from the Federal Government; (2) any country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; or (3) Japan. Requires a report to the Congress by the end of the first session of the 101st Congress. 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z  
100-sres-514 100 sres 514 A resolution to state the sense of the United States with respect to voluntary supervisory conversions of Mutual Savings and Loan Associations to stock forms of organization. Finance and Financial Sector 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] AL D S000320 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that insolvent institutions should be permitted to convert through a voluntary supervisory conversion without regard to the appreciation of the participating preferred stock of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. 2021-06-10T21:50:48Z  
100-sres-515 100 sres 515 A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Senate staff for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which they have assisted the deliberations of the Senate. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Thanks the following Senate staff for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which they assisted Senate deliberations during the session of the 100th Congress: the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, the Secretary for the Majority, the Secretary for the Minority, and the floor staff of the two parties. 2021-06-10T21:50:48Z  
100-sres-516 100 sres 516 A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the President pro tempore for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Thanks the Honorable John C. Stennis, President pro tempore, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 100th Congress. 2021-06-10T21:50:48Z  
100-sres-517 100 sres 517 A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Deputy President pro tempore for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Thanks the Honorable George J. Mitchell, Deputy President pro tempore, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 100th Congress. 2021-06-10T21:50:48Z  
100-sres-518 100 sres 518 A resolution to commend the extraordinary cooperative conduct of the distinguished Minority Leader. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Thanks the Honorable Robert Dole, Minority Leader of the Senate, for his cooperative conduct during the second session of the 100th Congress. 2021-06-10T21:50:49Z  
100-sres-519 100 sres 519 A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Thanks the Honorable George H.W. Bush, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, for the manner in which he has presided over the Senate during the second session of the 100th Congress. 2021-06-10T21:50:49Z  
100-sres-520 100 sres 520 A resolution to commend the exemplary conduct of the distinguished Majority Leader. Congress 1988-10-22 1988-10-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Commends the exemplary conduct of the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, Majority Leader of the Senate. 2021-06-10T21:50:49Z  
100-hconres-394 100 hconres 394 A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 2843. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. House Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] CA D W000215 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 2843 (Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act). 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
100-hconres-395 100 hconres 395 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the habitability of Rongelap Atoll. Government Operations and Politics 1988-10-21 1988-11-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. House Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] CA D M000725 2 Reaffirms the commitment of the Congress to the Government of the Marshall Islands and the Rongelap people that it is U.S. policy to take actions to restore the habitability of their homeland. Concludes that: (1) the data in the 1982 Department of Energy radiation study is inadequate and that the conclusions as to habitability are not supported by such data; (2) the comprehensive, independent study of Rongelap pursuant to the Veterans' Compensation Rate Increase and Job Training Amendments of 1985 should be immediately undertaken, should examine all the Rongelap Atoll islands, and should specifically examine radiation and related problems with respect to the children on Rongelap, past cumulative doses of plutonium, and chromosome damage to the entire Rongelap population; and (3) the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy should make available to the Government of the Marshall Islands such sums as may be necessary to contract for such study. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
100-hconres-396 100 hconres 396 A concurrent resolution concerning the promotion of the environment and human rights in Malaysia. International Affairs 1988-10-21 1988-11-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] IL R P000444 5 Expresses the concern of the congress over the October 1987 arrests of 43 Sarawak tribal people. Encourages the Malaysian Government and the State of Sarawak to: (1) consult with the indigenous groups of the forest of Sarawak who are concerned with the future of the forest; (2) release all those imprisoned for the expression of their views and lift all restrictions on the rights of those detained for their opposition to the environmental and public policies of the Government of Malaysia; and (3) cease attacks on the independence of the Malaysian judiciary. Calls upon the President to: (1) encourage the importation into the United States of only hardwood harvested in a sustainable manner, and urge other countries to adopt similar practices; (2) encourage Malaysia and all countries marketing tropical hardwood to promote sustainable forestry practices; and (3) urge the Malaysian Government and the Government of the State of Sarawak to release those imprisoned for the expression of their views, lift restrictions on the rights of those detained for opposition to governmental public policies, and cease attacks on the Malaysian judiciary. Urges the President to communicate to the International Tropical Timber Organization that the United States: (1) advocates that the interests of indigenous peoples play a key role within the Organization; (2) encourages the Organization to develop environmentally sound policies; and (3) condemns imports of tropical hardwood from logging concession areas where activities cause environmental damage, are not managed for sustained use, or endanger the way of life of the inhabitants of the forest. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
100-hconres-397 100 hconres 397 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Veterans' Administration should develop and construct a full-service outpatient clinic in the area of Youngstown, Ohio. Armed Forces and National Security 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] OH D T000350 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Veterans Administration should develop and construct a full-service outpatient clinic in the area of Youngstown, Ohio. 2024-02-07T16:12:44Z  
100-hr-5560 100 hr 5560 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, and the Health Omnibus Programs Extension of 1988, to make technical corrections relating to the Health Omnibus Programs Extension of 1988. Health 1988-10-21 1988-11-25 Pocket Vetoed by President. House Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] CA D W000215 0 Title I: Technical and Conforming Amendments to Health Omnibus Programs Extension of 1988 - Amends the Health Omnibus Programs Extention of 1988 to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a uniform methodology for collection of, as well as to compile and analyze, certain data relating to health manpower shortages. Title II: Technical and Conforming Amendments to the Public Health Service Act - Amends title III (General Powers and Duties of Public Health Service) of the Public Health Service Act to require each application for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement in an amount exceeding a specified sum of direct costs for the dissemination of research findings or the development of research agendas to be submitted to a standing peer review group. Prohibits such applications from being submitted to any peer review group established to review applications for research, evaluation, or demonstration projects. Amends title IV (National Research Institutes) of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish in the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders the National Deafness and Other Communications Disorders Advisory Board. Requires the Advisory Board to be established not later than 90 days after the enactment of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and Health Research Extension Act of 1988. Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Interagency Coordinating Committee. Makes provisions limiting the amounts obligated in any fiscal year for administrative expenses of the National Institutes of Health applicable to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Amends provisions of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by the National Deafness and Other Communications Disorders Act of 1988, to read as if similar amendments made by specified provisions of the Health Research Extension Act of 1988 and this Act had not been… 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
100-hr-5561 100 hr 5561 A bill to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission to take no action regarding the expansion of motor carrier commercial zones for a period of 12 months. Transportation and Public Works 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 2 Prohibits the Interstate Commerce Commission from taking any action to expand the size of commercial zones pursuant to a specified proceeding. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
100-hr-5562 100 hr 5562 Acid Deposition Control Act of 1988 Environmental Protection 1988-10-21 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] WA D B000620 0 Acid Deposition Control Act of 1988 - Amends title I (Air Pollution Prevention and Control) of the Clean Air Act to allocate required reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions among powerplants and States. Requires States to set emission limitations for oxides of nitrogen from: (1) electric utility steam generating units using tangential and wall-fired boilers; and (2) other electric utility steam generating units if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines that reductions at comparable cost-effectiveness are reasonably feasible. Directs each State which is required to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide or oxides of nitrogen pursuant to this Act to submit a revised State implementation plan to the Administrator which establishes enforceable emissions limitations, compliance schedules, conservation measures, and other enforceable measures necessary to achieve such emission reductions. Prohibits a State from allocating an emission reduction to a small utility powerplant whose costs of compliance would significantly exceed the Statewide average for all fossil-fuel fired powerplants and result in significant adverse competitive effects on the small utility. Requires the Administrator to issue guidelines, within nine months of this Act's enactment, for the development and implementation of emissions trading programs. Prohibits the Administrator from approving emission trading unless the electric utility: (1) demonstrates that the total aggregate tonnage of emissions reduction will be no less than would be achieved absent such trading; (2) agrees to install and operate continuous emission monitoring for sulfur dioxide; and (3) maintains, and makes available to the public, records of its operations and emissions. Directs the Administrator to impose fees on persons who generate or import electric energy which shall be credited to the Acid Deposition Control Fund out of which payments will be made to electric utilities to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions. Makes the portion of costs covered depen… 2025-08-28T20:08:01Z  
100-hr-5563 100 hr 5563 A bill to authorize the establishment of a United States - Taiwan Free Trade Area. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1988-10-21 1988-10-22 Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 0 Authorizes the President to initiate negotiations for a trade agreement with Taiwan establishing a U.S.-Taiwan free trade area. Sets forth the negotiating objectives of such agreement. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5564 100 hr 5564 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for farmers who realize capital gain on the transfer of property to satisfy an indebtedness, and for other purposes. Taxation 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] ND D D000432 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income up to $350,000 (lifetime total) of capital gain from the transfer of property in complete or partial satisfaction of qualified farm indebtedness of a taxpayer: (1) whose modified gross income is below the relevant statewide median; (2) whose gross receipts for three of the preceding five years are at least 80 percent attributable to farming; and (3) whose equity in all property held after the transfer in question is less than either $25,000 or 150 percent of income tax liability. Applies a comparable exclusion with respect to the discharge of qualified farm indebtedness of solvent farmers: (1) who meet the first two criteria listed above; (2) whose indebtedness both before and after the transfer equals at least 70 percent or more of equity; and (3) whose equity in all property after the discharge equals less than $100,000. Permits both tax exclusions retroactively with respect to taxable years 1987 and thereafter. Treats the estate and not the individual as the taxpayer with respect to the reduction of tax attributes in cases of bankruptcy relating to adjustment of the debts of family farmers (chapter 12 cases). Treats the abandonment of property by a chapter 7 (liquidation) bankruptcy estate as a taxable transfer, thus placing any resulting tax liability with the estate rather than the individual debtor. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5565 100 hr 5565 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a $100 income tax credit to individuals who are volunteer firefighters. Taxation 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] NY D D000471 1 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a $100 nonrefundable income tax credit to any active member of a qualified volunteer fire department. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5566 100 hr 5566 A bill to permit the naturalization of certain Filipino war veterans. Immigration 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. House Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] CA D D000592 0 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the naturalization of certain Filipino World War II veterans. 2021-06-10T21:46:25Z  
100-hr-5567 100 hr 5567 A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act by increasing the minimum criminal penalties for any person employing or using persons under 18 years of age in drug operations. Crime and Law Enforcement 1988-10-21 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] NJ D F000215 0 Amends the Controlled Substances Act to: (1) increase to three years (currently, one year) the minimum term of imprisonment for any person who employs a person under 18 years of age in violation of such Act and who has a prior conviction for the same offense; (2) add a minimum term of imprisonment of two years for any person who provides or distributes a controlled substance to an underage person; and (3) provide a minimum term of imprisonment of five years for any person who provides or distributes a controlled substance to an underage person after a prior conviction for the same offense has become final. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
100-hr-5568 100 hr 5568 Federal Credit Reform Act of 1988 Economics and Public Finance 1988-10-21 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance. House Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-2] OH R G000349 7 Federal Credit Reform Act of 1988 - Establishes procedures for the budgetary treatment and financing of Federal direct loan and loan guarantee programs. Defines "subsidy" as: the difference in cost to the borrower between the direct loan or guaranteed loan and alternative private financing potentially available to the borrower for the same or similar purpose. Makes any direct loan obligation of a Federal agency an obligation of the Direct Loan Fund. Requires each agency to include in its budget proposal for a fiscal year: (1) the planned level of new direct loan obligations and new loan guarantee commitments; and (2) the estimated subsidies associated with each. Prohibits an agency from making a direct loan obligation or loan guarantee commitment unless: (1) funds have been appropriated or are available on a permanent indefinite basis for the subsidy; or (2) the use of funds otherwise available to the agency for the subsidy has been limited. Provides that the loan subsidy amount shall constitute the obligation of the agency and the difference between such amount and the face value of the loan shall constitute the obligation of the Direct Loan Fund. Requires the subsidy to be paid as the loan is disbursed. Makes any loan guarantee commitment of a Federal agency a commitment of the Guaranteed Loan Fund. Requires the relevant subsidy to be paid to the Guaranteed Loan Fund when the underlying loan agreement is executed. Establishes within the Department of the Treasury a Federal Credit Direct Loan Fund and a Federal Credit Guaranteed Loan Fund to serve as central revolving funds and financing mechanisms for all new Federal direct loans and loan guarantees respectively. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to receive into the respective Funds as appropriate: (1) subsidy payments from Federal agencies; (2) payments due the Government for direct loans; (3) proceeds from the sale of direct loans and from the sale of any collateral received as the result of defaults on direct or guaranteed loans; and (4) fees due … 2025-08-28T20:06:12Z  
100-hr-5569 100 hr 5569 Child Care Services Improvement Act of 1988 Families 1988-10-21 1988-12-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] VT R J000072 0 Child Care Services Improvement Act of 1988 - Title I: Better Child Care Services - Makes eligible for services under this title children: (1) who are less than 13 years of age; (2) whose family income does not exceed 115 percent of the State median income for a family of the same size; and (3) who either reside with a parent or parents who are working, seeking employment, or enrolled in a job training or educational program, or reside with a parent or parents not thus described and receive or need to receive protective services. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993 to carry out this title. Reserves specified amounts for certain U.S. territories and possessions and for certain programs for Indian children. Sets forth a formula for allotments to States based on numbers of children under age five, numbers of children eligible for free or reduced price lunches under the school lunch program, and per capita income. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to make grants to applicant Indian tribes or tribal organizations for programs and activities under this title for the benefit of Indian children. Directs the Secretary, in determining whether to approve a tribal grant application, to consider: (1) the tribe's codes, regulations, and cultural factors, as well as applicable State licensing and regulatory requirements, in establishing standards for such programs; and (2) the availability of child care services provided by the State in accordance with this title. Requires coordination between tribal and State programs under this title. Includes among lead agency duties the establishment of several local advisory councils that collectively represent the entire geographical area in the State. Sets forth requirements relating to such local advisory councils. Requires States to submit, in order to qualify for assistance under this title, an application and plan to the Secretary. Requires each plan to cover a five-year period and to meet specified requirements for providers of … 2025-08-28T20:05:04Z  
100-hr-5570 100 hr 5570 Child Care Tax Act of 1988 Taxation 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] CT D K000118 0 Child Care Tax Act of 1988 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from 30 to 50 percent the percentage used to determine the dependent care income tax credit for employment-related expenses in connection with non-handicapped taxpayer dependents under age 15. Reduces the credit (but not below 20 percent) when adjusted gross income exceeds $10,000. Disallows government-subsidized child care expenses in credit calculations. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe tables to permit credit payments by employers through payroll withholding mechanisms. Treats 70 percent of the 30 percent dependent care credit for taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less as a refundable credit, administered through the earned income credit. 2025-08-28T20:05:30Z  
100-hr-5571 100 hr 5571 Chesapeake Bay Medical Waste Control Act Environmental Protection 1988-10-21 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4] MD D M000573 0 Chesapeake Bay Medical Waste Control Act - Prohibits dumping, discharge, disposal, or transport for such purposes of medical waste into the waters or along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. Imposes penalties for violations. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations governing the generation, transportation, and storage of medical waste in the Chesapeake Bay States and to review the adequacy of medical waste treatment and disposal methods. Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a monitoring and research program under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of medical waste found in and along the Bay. Requires the issuance to all waste generators of guidance on methods to reduce medical waste in the Bay. 2025-08-28T20:07:54Z  
100-hr-5572 100 hr 5572 A bill to amend the Federal Unemployment Tax Act with respect to the provisions of State law required by such Act. Labor and Employment 1988-10-21 1988-10-22 Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation. House Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] CT D M000992 2 Amends the Federal Unemployment Tax Act to condition the Secretary of Labor's approval of a State's unemployment compensation law on the law's inclusion of provisions that prohibit findings, judgments, conclusions, or final orders with respect to claims for unemployment compensation benefits under the State law from being used as evidence or from being considered as conclusive or binding in any separate or subsequent proceedings in another forum, even if the parties are the same or facts are the same as in the previous action. Excepts proceedings under the State's unemployment compensation law from these restrictions. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5573 100 hr 5573 A bill to require the President to submit a report to Congress under the War Powers Resolution whenever members of the Armed Forces are paid hostile fire pay in an area declared a hostile fire zone by the Secretary of Defense. Armed Forces and National Security 1988-10-21 1988-11-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. House Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] CA D P000047 0 Requires the President to submit a report to the Congress under the War Powers Resolution whenever members of the armed forces are paid hostile fire pay in an area declared a hostile zone by the Secretary of Defense. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
100-hr-5574 100 hr 5574 A bill to redesignate the Post Office located at 300 East Ninth Street in Austin, Texas, as the "Homer Thornberry Judicial Building". Government Operations and Politics 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] TX D P000328 0 Designates the Post Office at 300 East Ninth Street, Austin, Texas, as the Homer Thornberry Judicial Building. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
100-hr-5575 100 hr 5575 First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Act of 1988 Housing and Community Development 1988-10-21 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. House Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] RI R S000136 0 First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a demonstration program to insure mortgages with no downpayments for qualifying first-time buyers. Sets forth the following mortgagor eligibility criteria: (1) first-time homebuyer or certain divorced persons who previously had a home; (2) employment history for single-income or multiple-income mortgagors; (3) income-debt ratio; (4) rental history; and (5) income. Sets forth the following mortgage eligibility criteria: (1) one-family primary residence; (2) no downpayment; (3) cost of dwelling; (4) interest rates; (5) interest premium; (6) federally regulated mortgage; (7) payment terms; and (8) building and health codes. States that the United States shall be liable for such mortgages but not for any secondary or subsequent liens. Establishes in the Treasury the First-Time Homebuyers Mortgage Insurance Fund to carry out such program. Requires annual program reports to the Congress. Prohibits new mortgages from being insured under this program after FY 1993. Limits aggregate mortgage commitments to $10,000,000. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-28T20:07:17Z  
100-hr-5576 100 hr 5576 Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Amendments of 1988 Animals 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment. House Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] PA R S000146 0 Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Migratory Bird Act to alter the prohibitions of the Migratory Bird Treaty on the hunting, taking, capture, or killing of migratory birds by the use of live birds as decoys or the use of baiting. Increases the criminal penalties for violations. 2025-08-28T20:09:17Z  
100-hr-5577 100 hr 5577 A bill to authorize the issuance of prisoner-of-war medals to members of the crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo who were captured by North Korea. Armed Forces and National Security 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2] KS D S000477 0 Provides that crew members of the U.S.S. Pueblo, who were taken prisoner and held captive by North Korea in January of 1968, shall be eligible for prisoner-of-war medals, notwithstanding specified limitations regarding the awarding of such medals. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
100-hr-5578 100 hr 5578 A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that a blind or disabled child otherwise qualified may be eligible for SSI benefits even though not a resident of the United States, if such child is accompanying a parent who is a member of the Armed Forces serving a tour of duty overseas. Social Welfare 1988-10-21 1988-10-22 Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation. House Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2] KS D S000477 3 Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to make the U.S. residency requirement for SSI eligibility inapplicable to a child accompanying a parent who is a member of the armed forces serving a tour of duty overseas. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5579 100 hr 5579 Indian Social Services Act of 1988 Native Americans 1988-10-21 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 0 Indian Social Services Act of 1988 - Title I: Social Services Block Grant Amendments - Amends title XX (Block Grants to States) of the Social Security Act to authorize appropriations for block grants for social services to Indian tribes. Sets forth an allocation formula for payments to Indian tribes. Makes technical amendments to appy provisions of such title to Indian tribes. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make direct grants to any tribe which operates a social service program under such title. Provides that Alaskan regional associations defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act shall be eligible for funding under this title unless a village within such association's region: (1) applies separately for direct funding; or (2) notifies the Secretary that it does not want the association to apply for funding on its behalf. Title II: Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act Amendments - Amends part B of title IV (Child Welfare Services) of the Social Security Act to include funding for Indian-controlled, off-reservation programs serving Indian children in the requisite features of State plans for child welfare services. Requires (current law authorizes) the Secretary to make direct payments to Indian tribes which have child welfare service plans. Sets forth an allotment formula for direct payments to such tribes. Permits tribes to use Federal or State funds to match such payments. Directs the Secretary, in any case where a satisfactory plan has been submitted by an Indian tribe, to reduce the required tribal share for such programs if such a tribe shows that it has inadequate financial resources to provide the matching funds. Requires the Secretary to make payments to any Indian tribe which operates a plan for foster care and adoption assistance under such title. Provides that provisions regarding State plans for foster care and adoption assistance shall apply to Indian tribes, except that: (1) such tribes shall develop foster care licensing and placement, case plans, and cas… 2025-08-28T20:07:41Z  
100-hr-5580 100 hr 5580 Exclusive Economic Zone Revenue Raising Act of 1988 Public Lands and Natural Resources 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment. House Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-4] MI R U000031 0 Exclusive Economic Zone Revenue Raising Act of 1988 - Establishes in the Treasury a Marine Fishery Conservation Fund (Fund) to be made up of: (1) the net revenues from conservation fees, vessel emblems, and personal stamps; and (2) the gross revenues from ad valorem and other fees, including fines, penalties, and forfeitures, imposed by this Act. Imposes a marine fishery conservation fee (conservation fee) in a specified amount for each calendar year for each person between 16 and 65 years of age aboard a fishing vessel in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Requires each fishing vessel operating in the EEZ to display a currently valid marine fishery conservation emblem (emblem). Makes the emblem conclusive evidence that the conservation fee has been paid for that year for the number of persons aboard as indicated on the emblem or on an accompanying certificate. Requires each person aboard a fishing vessel in the EEZ who is between 16 and 65 years of age and is not covered by a vessel emblem to carry a marine fishery conservation license (personal stamp) issued for that year. Makes the license conclusive evidence that the conservation fee has been paid with respect to the person who has signed the form. Imposes a fee, in a specified percentage of the ex vessel value, on the first sale, or first delivery for commercial purposes (ad valorem fee), of all species of fish that are conserved and managed by the Secretary of Commerce under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act or other legislation. Directs the Secretary to publish, from time to time, a list of such species. Makes vessels required to display an emblem liable in rem for the payment of the ad valorem fees upon the sale of any listed species, or the delivery of any product composed in whole or in part of any listed species, irrespective of the location of harvest. Declares the ad valorem fee to be in addition to fees under any other State or Federal law. Authorizes the Secretary to take certain steps to provide for the collection of the ad … 2025-08-28T20:06:22Z  
100-hres-601 100 hres 601 A resolution to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 5043, with an amendment. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 347 - 7 (Record Vote No: 459). House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 0 Provides for taking from the Speaker's table H.R. 5043 (post-Federal employment restrictions), with the Senate amendment thereto, and concurring in the Senate amendment with an amendment. 2021-06-10T22:31:35Z  
100-hres-602 100 hres 602 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration should submit to Congress a plan outlining immediate and long-term solutions to the air traffic problems at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. Transportation and Public Works 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3] IL D R000543 21 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Aviation Administration should transmit to the Congress by a specified date a timetable for immediate and long-term actions to meet its own standards regarding air traffic controller staffing and air traffic control operations at O'Hare International Airport (Chicago, Illinois). 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
100-hres-603 100 hres 603 A resolution returning to the Senate the bill S. 2097. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Resolution Agreed to in House. House Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] IL D R000458 0 Expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that S. 2097, the Uranium Revitalization, Tailings Reclamation and Enrichment Act of 1987, contravenes the U.S. Constitution and is an infringement of the privileges of the House. Returns such bill to the Senate. 2021-06-10T20:24:26Z  
100-hres-604 100 hres 604 A resolution returning to the Senate the bill H.R. 1315, as amended. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. House Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] IL D R000458 0 Expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the Senate amendment to H.R. 1315, funding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, contravenes the U.S. Constitution and is an infringement of the privileges of the House of Representatives. Returns such bill to the Senate. 2021-06-10T20:24:26Z  
100-s-2922 100 s 2922 Government Securities Fair Competition Act of 1988 Finance and Financial Sector 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 0 Government Securities Fair Competition Act of 1988 - Prohibits the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from designating any person of a foreign country as a primary dealer in governmental debt instruments if such country does not accord to U.S. companies the same competitive opportunities in the underwriting and distribution of instruments issued by such country as are accorded to domestic companies. Exempts from such prohibition: (1) any company designated as a primary dealer and acquired by a person of a foreign country before July 31, 1987; and (2) any person of a foreign country if such country, as of January 1, 1987, was negotiating, or had entered into, a bilateral free trade agreement with the United States. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit any person of a foreign country which does not accord to U.S. brokers and dealers the same competitive opportunities accorded to domestic brokers and dealers from acquiring any registered broker or dealer unless the Securities and Exchange Commission has been given 45 days' advance notice of the proposed acquisition and has not prohibited such acquisition. Authorizes the Commission to deny any application for registration filed by any person of such country and to prohibit any acquisition of a broker or dealer by any person of such country. 2025-08-28T20:07:31Z  
100-s-2923 100 s 2923 Presidential Election Issues Access Act Government Operations and Politics 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 0 Presidential Election Issues Access Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission to issue rules requiring each radio and television licensee to make six and one half hours of free broadcast time available to the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates during the eight-week period preceding the election. Describes how and when the broadcast stations shall make the time available. 2025-08-28T20:07:13Z  
100-s-2924 100 s 2924 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify that medically necessary procedures related to atrophic and weakened jaws are covered under such title. Social Welfare 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 1 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the inclusion of jaw reconstruction surgery within Medicare coverage. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
100-sconres-167 100 sconres 167 A concurrent resolution to correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1807. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 1 Changes the enrollment of H.R. 1807 (Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988) to correct technical errors in connection with the Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program administered by the Small Business Administration. 2021-06-10T21:48:05Z  
100-sconres-168 100 sconres 168 A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 5043. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 2 Corrects the enrollment of H.R. 5043 (Integrity in Post-Employment Act of 1988). 2021-06-10T21:48:05Z  
100-sconres-169 100 sconres 169 A concurrent resolution to authorize a correction in the enrollment of S. 1382. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] NH R H000951 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 1382 (Federal Energy Management Improvement Act of 1988). 2021-06-10T21:48:05Z  
100-sconres-170 100 sconres 170 A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3911. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3911 (Major Fraud Act of 1988). 2021-06-10T21:48:06Z  
100-sjres-395 100 sjres 395 A joint resolution to designate January 4, 1989, as "National Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Centennial Day". Commemorations 1988-10-21 1988-11-10 Became Public Law No: 100-652. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 29 Designates January 4, 1989, as National Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Centennial Day. 2022-12-13T14:41:13Z  
100-sres-512 100 sres 512 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should continue to administer the Export Enhancement Program. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] MT D M000635 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture should continue to administer the Export Enhancement Program in order to maintain U.S. agricultural exports and encourage trade concessions by the European Community and other countries; and (2) commodities and/or funds should be made available in an amount sufficient to continue such program. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
100-sres-513 100 sres 513 A resolution appointing a committee to notify the President concerning the proposed adjournment of the session. Congress 1988-10-21 1988-10-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Appoints a committee of two Senators to join a similar committee of the House of Representatives to notify the President that the Congress has completed its business of the session and is ready to adjourn. 2021-06-10T21:50:48Z  
100-hconres-392 100 hconres 392 A concurrent resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 11. Congress 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. House Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] MS D M000865 1 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 11 (Veterans' Administration Adjudication Procedure and Judicial Review Act). Adds a provision to require the Administrator of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Labor to: (1) include within their budget submissions to the Congress estimated amounts to be obligated to specified services or benefits for certain veterans; or (2) report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs the reasons why identification of such amounts is not feasible. 2021-06-10T20:21:58Z  
100-hconres-393 100 hconres 393 A concurrent resolution in support of democracy in Hong Kong. International Affairs 1988-10-20 1988-11-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] IL R P000444 12 Declares that it is in the U.S. national interest that there be freely elected democratic institutions established in Hong Kong before 1997. Urges the British Government to ensure that the 1991 elections to the Legislative Council involve all members of such Council or a higher proportion than the ten currently planned. Calls upon the President to communicate to the People's Republic of China and the British Government the importance to the United States of the promises made regarding democratic rights and the retention of Hong Kong's capitalist system. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
100-hjres-677 100 hjres 677 A joint resolution changing the date for the counting of the Electoral vote by Congress to January 4, 1989. Government Operations and Politics 1988-10-20 1988-11-09 Became Public Law No: 100-646. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 0 Provides for the counting of electoral votes on January 4, 1989. 2022-12-13T14:57:36Z  
100-hjres-678 100 hjres 678 War Powers Amendments of 1989 International Affairs 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] MI R B000890 0 War Powers Amendments of 1989 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to repeal provisions requiring the President to terminate any use of U.S. armed forces: (1) within 60 days after such use is required to be reported to the Congress unless the Congress authorizes their continued use or the President is unable to meet such deadline as a result of an armed attack on the United States; or (2) if the Congress so directs by concurrent resolution. Revises provisions concerning congressional action under the War Powers Resolution. Allows the President to continue the use of U.S. armed forces for an additional 30 days beyond that required by a joint resolution enacted by the Congress providing for the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces if the President certifies that unavoidable military necessity respecting the safety of U.S. armed forces requires the continued use of such armed forces in the course of bringing about a prompt removal of such forces. Sets forth expedited procedures for the consideration of joint resolutions concerning the use of U.S. armed forces. Repeals provisions relating to concurrent resolutions. Makes certain conforming amendments. Repeals provisions of the Department of State Authorization Act, FY 1984 and 1985 relating to expedited procedures for joint resolutions and bills requiring the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities. 2025-08-28T20:07:00Z  
100-hr-5550 100 hr 5550 Anti-Terrorism and National Security Amendments Act of 1988 International Affairs 1988-10-20 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on International Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] FL D F000041 1 Anti-Terrorism and National Security Amendments Act of 1988 - Title I: Antiterrorism and Arms Export Amendments Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the Government or U.S. persons from exporting or providing munitions items to, or facilitating (through loans, credits, guarantees, or other financial assistance) the acquisition of munitions by, any country, or any individual or group in a country, which, as determined by the Secretary of State, has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. Permits the rescission of a determination of the Secretary only after the President makes specified certifications concerning the country involved to the Congress. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition with respect to transactions determined to be vital to national security after consulting with, and reporting to, the Congress. Exempts from such prohibition transactions subject to reporting requirements of the National Security Act of 1947. Authorizes additional waivers pursuant to authority under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 in exceptional circumstances where time is of the essence and the President consults with and submits a report to the Congress at least 24 hours prior to granting such a waiver. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act. Requires the Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, in making decisions concerning the issuance of export licenses, to consider whether the export of an article will support international terrorism. Requires the Director's evaluation of an arms sale submitted to the Congress to include an evaluation of whether the sale would support international terrorism. Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to provide that a validated license shall be required for the export of goods or technology to a country if the Secretary determines that: (1) such country has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism; and (2) such exports could contribute to the m… 2025-08-28T20:07:58Z  
100-hr-5551 100 hr 5551 International Peacekeeping Activities Authorization Act of 1988 International Affairs 1988-10-20 1988-10-22 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1148. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] FL D F000041 30 International Peacekeeping Activities Authorization Act of 1988 - Authorizes the President to transfer specified funds during FY 1989 to the Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities Account or the Peacekeeping Operations Account of the Department of State in order to meet requests for contributions or other assistance for new international peacekeeping activities. Provides that such transferred funds shall be deemed to be authorized to be appropriated for such accounts. Subjects any transfer or obligation of such funds to the regular reprogramming procedures of the relevant committees of the Congress. 2025-08-28T20:07:52Z  
100-hr-5552 100 hr 5552 A bill to provide that the Consumer Product Safety Commission amend its regulations regarding lawn darts. Commerce 1988-10-20 1988-11-05 Became Public Law No: 100-613. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] MI D D000355 3 Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to revoke the exemption from classification as a banned toy for use by children granted for lawn darts and other similar sharp-pointed toys, unless the Commission finds that such products do not have the potential for causing puncture wound injury. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
100-hr-5553 100 hr 5553 A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 301 West Main Street in Benton, Illinois, as the "Kenneth J. Gray Federal Building and United States Courthouse". Government Operations and Politics 1988-10-20 1988-10-21 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19] IL D B000971 17 Designates the Federal Building and United States Courthouse at 301 West Main Street, Benton, Illinois, as the Kenneth J. Gray Federal Building and United States Courthouse. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
100-hr-5554 100 hr 5554 A bill to establish a Congressional Award for Federal Paperwork Reduction. Economics and Public Finance 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TX R D000217 0 Establishes the Congressional Award for Federal Paperwork Reduction for eligible Federal employees who have made the most significant contribution to the reduction of the paperwork burden imposed on individuals, small businesses, State and local governments, and other persons by the Federal Government. Establishes the Congressional Award for Federal Paperwork Reduction Fund for the disbursement of cash awards and other costs of administering this Act. Declares the proceeds of any award to be nontaxable. Authorizes appropriations. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
100-hr-5555 100 hr 5555 A bill to amend the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare participating physician and Maximum Allowable Actual Charge (MAAC) programs, and to eliminate carrier actions to require physicians to refund amounts collected for services deemed not reasonable and necessary. Social Welfare 1988-10-20 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] SC D D000267 0 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal Medicare participating physician and Maximum Allowable Actual Charge programs. Eliminates carrier actions to require physicians to refund amounts collected for services deemed not reasonable and necessary. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5556 100 hr 5556 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to control hazardous air pollutants. Environmental Protection 1988-10-20 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] MI D D000355 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a list, within one month of this Act's enactment, of all categories and subcategories of major sources of listed air pollutants and simultaneously designate 50 percent of such the categories for emission regulation. Requires that the remaining major stationary sources which present risks warranting regulation be designated for regulation within five years of this Act's enactment. Permits the Administrator to designate other stationary sources as warranting regulation. Establishes a schedule for the promulgation of emission standards applicable to designated categories or subcategories of pollutant sources. Requires the Administrator, within seven years of promulgating emission standards for a source category, to evaluate public health risks remaining after application of such standards and make such standards more stringent if risks remain significant. Provides for variances from, and extensions of, the implementation of such standards. Prohibits the construction of a new source or modification of an existing source, or emissions from a major source which is subject to emission standards unless such activity is conducted in compliance with a permit issued by the Administrator or an approved State permit program. Requires that such permits be for a fixed term not exceeding ten years. Directs the Administrator to establish and maintain an air toxics clearinghouse, control technology center, and risk information center to assist States in reducing air pollutant emissions. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State for the development and implementation of a permit program. Authorizes the President to exempt a source from compliance with emission standards if the means of complying with such standards are unavailable and the source is required for national security purposes. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
100-hr-5557 100 hr 5557 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish programs to assist the Food and Drug Administration in recruiting distinguished scientists and individuals in health professions as employees, and for other purposes. Health 1988-10-20 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-5] IA R L000305 0 Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a Senior Biomedical Scientific Service Corps within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), whose members: (1) shall be appointed based solely on the basis of distinction and achievement in the field of biomedical, clinical, or behavioral research; and (2) shall not be a part of the competitive service. Specifies the duties and compensation of members of the Corps. Treats continuous employment in the Corps immediately upon termination of service as a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service (PHS) Corps as service in the PHS Corps for purposes of retirement or separation for physical disability. Specifies that such employment shall not be considered as service under any other Federal retirement system. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, any public or nonprofit academic institution, including schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy, to enable such institutions to develop programs that will be used to train individuals in the field of regulatory review medicine and to provide financial aid to participants in such programs. Sets requirements for the award of grants and the use of grant funds. Requires each individual who receives grant funds to serve a specified obligated period of time as an FDA employee. States that if any such individual fails to comply within a reasonable period of time after the completion of training (as the Secretary shall prescribe by regulation), the United States shall be entitled to recover from such individual an amount determined in accordance with a formula to be prescribed through regulations issued by the Secretary. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary for FY 1989 through 1991 for such grants. Directs the Secretary to establish a Science Training Loan Repayment Program to repay the educational loans of students and graduates who agree to accep… 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
100-hr-5558 100 hr 5558 Veterans Entrepreneurship Promotion Act of 1988 Commerce 1988-10-20 1988-12-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] PA R M000399 50 Veterans Entrepreneurship Promotion Act of 1988 - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Definitions - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes with respect to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. Amends the Small Business Act to add veteran-related definitions used in this Act. Title II: Procurement Assistance - Amends the Small Business Act to include small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans as a discrete group with respect to which the head of each Federal agency must establish goals for participation in procurement contracts. Requires annual reports to the Congress on the extent of participation by such businesses in agency procurement contracts. Includes veteran-owned businesses as a targeted group for purposes of Government contracts and subcontracts. Directs Federal agencies, in their procurement activities, to engage in affirmative action to identify and solicit offers from small businesses owned and controlled by veterans, by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and by veterans with service-connected disabilities. Title III: National Veterans Business Council - Establishes the National Veterans' Business Council to review the status of veteran-owned businesses nationwide and to develop detailed multiyear plans in connection with both private and public sector actions to assist and promote such businesses. Requires annual reporting to both the President and the Congress. Title IV: Statistical Data - Directs: (1) the Bureau of Labor Statistics to include in its census reports on veterans businesses specified information on sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations; (2) the Bureau of the Census to include in its Business Census data the number of corporations that are 51 percent or more owned by veterans; (3) the Small Business Administration's Office of the Chief Counsel for Advocacy to report on the most cost-effective and accurate ways to gather and present the statistics required in these census reports; and (4) Federal agencies to report … 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
100-hr-5559 100 hr 5559 A bill to enhance the prospects for economic development in rural areas by allowing municipal corporations to acquire through eminent domain utility facilities of rural water supply or sewer service corporations. Agriculture and Food 1988-10-20 1988-10-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] TX D O000107 0 Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to permit a municipal corporation or utility to use eminent domain to acquire rural water or sewer associations under specified conditions. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
100-hres-595 100 hres 595 A resolution providing for a motion to take the bill (H.R. 5210) to prevent the manufacturing, distribution, and use of illegal drugs, and for other purposes, from the Speaker's table and to agree to the Senate amendment with an amendment. Congress 1988-10-20 1988-10-22 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] FL D P000218 0 Provides for consideration of a motion to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 5210 (anti-drug programs), with the Senate amendment thereto, and to concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment. 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z  
100-hres-596 100 hres 596 A resolution to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4445, with an amendment. Congress 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. House Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] NJ D H000930 0 Provides for taking from the Speaker's table H.R. 4445 (undetectable firearms), with the Senate amendment thereto, and concurring in the Senate amendment with an amendment. 2021-06-10T20:24:25Z  
100-hres-597 100 hres 597 A resolution to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4972, with an amendment. Congress 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. House Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] WI D K000020 0 Provides for taking from the Speaker's table H.R. 4972 (Patent and Trademark Office funding), with the Senate amendment thereto, and concurring in the Senate amendment with an amendment. 2021-06-10T20:24:25Z  
100-hres-598 100 hres 598 A resolution to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2020) to authorize appropriations for the Office of Environmental Quality for fiscal years 1987, 1988 and 1989, with an amendment. Congress 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. House Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] MA D S001040 0 Provides for taking from the Speaker's table H.R. 2020 (Office of Environmental Quality), with the Senate amendment thereto, and concurring in the Senate amendment with an amendment. 2021-06-10T20:24:25Z  
100-hres-599 100 hres 599 Bicentennial House Restoration Amendments of 1988 Congress 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] OK R E000077 32 Bicentennial House Restoration Amendments of 1988 - Amends rule I of the Rules of the House of Representatives to direct the Speaker of the House, immediately after the reading of a veto message and without intervening motion or business, to state the question on reconsideration of the vetoed measure. Directs the Speaker to provide for the visual coverage of House proceedings on a uniform basis throughout each day's session. Allows such coverage to include periodic views of the entire Chamber, provided that it is uniform throughout the day and does not detract from the visual coverage of any one person who is speaking. Requires the Speaker to announce a legislative program at the beginning of each congressional session which includes: (1) target dates for the consideration of specified major budgetary, authorization, and appropriation bills; (2) an indication of those weeks during which the House will be in session; (3) those weeks set aside for district work periods; and (4) the target date for the adjournment of that session. Amends rule X to require each standing committee, not later than March 1 in the first session of a Congress, to adopt its oversight plans in a meeting open to the public. Declares that it will not be in order to consider any committee expense resolution for any committee that has not submitted its oversight plans. Requires the committees to submit such plans to the Committee on House Administration, which shall, not later than March 15 in the first session of a Congress, report such plans to the House with recommendations. Authorizes the Speaker of the House to appoint special ad hoc oversight committees to review specific matters within the jurisdiction of two or more committees. Amends rule XI to require each committee to include in its biennial report to the House a separate section summarizing its legislative and oversight activities during that Congress. Directs the Speaker of the House to initially refer each bill, resolution, or other matter to one committee of principal jurisdi… 2025-08-28T20:07:22Z  
100-hres-600 100 hres 600 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that when funds are made available through the American Heritage Trust or other sources for grants for historic preservation, a grant for the presentation of Quindaro, Kansas, should be given high priority. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1988-10-20 1988-11-03 Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. House Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] KS R M000684 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the preservation of Quindaro, Kansas, should be given high priority when funds are available through the American Heritage Trust or other sources for grants for historical preservation. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
100-s-2919 100 s 2919 Hydroelectric Fairness Act of 1988 Energy 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 1 Hydroelectric Fairness Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from issuing a license for the operation of any existing hydroelectric project located on non-navigable waters and unimproved since August 26, 1935, to anyone but the project's owner. 2025-08-28T20:06:56Z  
100-s-2920 100 s 2920 International Volunteer Military Training Act International Affairs 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 0 International Volunteer Military Training Act - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize the President to enter into agreements with foreign governments purchasing defense articles under such Act by which the United States will make available certain Federal retirees to provide training and advice to such countries regarding the maintenance, management, or technology skills needed by the countries as a result of the acquisition of such articles. Requires such programs to be implemented through existing procedures, including the use of Department of Defense and host country personnel in identifying and implementing such programs. Requires each host country to pay the United States for the travel expenses, health insurance, and a per diem for each Government retiree utilized in such a program, together with a fee to cover the administrative expenses incurred with respect to such retiree by the sponsoring private and voluntary organization. Allows certain credits allotted under such Act or certain funds made available under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to such countries to be utilized in lieu of such payment. Requires the Federal Government to reimburse each retiree the amounts paid or credited with respect to each such individual. Authorizes the President to reimburse private and voluntary organizations for the expenses incurred in establishing and administering the retiree programs. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-28T20:05:20Z  
100-s-2921 100 s 2921 Older Women's Cancer Prevention Act of 1988 Social Welfare 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 0 Older Women's Cancer Prevention Act of 1988 - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the cap on coverage of screening mammography. 2025-08-28T20:07:36Z  
100-sconres-166 100 sconres 166 A concurrent resolution to express strong support for the cabotage laws protecting the coastwise trade for vessels of American construction, crewing, and documentation, as well as other maritime promotional programs, and to urge the Administration in the strongest possible terms that the opening of maritime transportation services not be proposed by the United States at the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) talks, and that the United States reject any such proposal by a foreign nation. Transportation and Public Works 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] LA D B000780 20 Declares that the Congress urges the administration to refrain from submitting any proposal in the GATT negotiations that would consider maritime transportation activity as being within the scope of "trade in services" and to reject any proposals made by foreign nations which are similar or which would lead to a contraction of the merchant marine. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
100-sres-509 100 sres 509 A resolution authorizing use of the Hart Building atrium for a concert by the Congressional chorus. Government Operations and Politics 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] WV D R000361 0 Authorizes the use of the Senate Hart Office Building during the week of December 12, 1988, for a concert of American and holiday music presented by the Congressional Chorus. 2021-06-10T21:50:46Z  
100-sres-510 100 sres 510 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the need to assess the fire management policies of the various Federal land management agencies in view of this year's fires in the Yellowstone region and elsewhere. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that an interagency review committee should be formed to review forest fires, report to the Congress on the extent to which economic and physical injuries were caused by government policies, and recommend an appropriate Federal fire management policy response. 2021-06-10T21:50:47Z  
100-sres-511 100 sres 511 A resolution to authorize the release of documents by the Committee on Foreign Relations. Congress 1988-10-20 1988-10-20 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 1 Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, acting jointly, to provide to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado a transcript of certain deposition testimony, subject to the U.S. Attorney's agreement to abide by confidentiality and other requirements of the Committee. 2021-06-10T21:50:47Z  
100-hjres-675 100 hjres 675 War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988 International Affairs 1988-10-19 1988-11-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. House Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] CA D B000410 0 War Powers Resolution Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to repeal certain provisions relating to limitations on presidential powers as Commander-in-Chief. Revises the consultation provisions of such Resolution to provide that required consultations with the Congress may take place within 48 hours after the use of U.S. armed forces in instances where U.S. territory or armed forces are under attack or threatened with imminent attack and there is no time to consult with the Congress before responding to such attack or threat. Establishes within the Congress a Permanent Consultative Group consisting of: (1) the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate; (2) the Majority and Minority leaders of the House and Senate; (3) the chairman and ranking minority member of the House and Senate committees on foreign affairs, armed services, and intelligence; and (4) members chosen by the Democratic Caucus and the Republican Conference of the House and the Democratic and Republican Conferences of the Senate. Requires that, where consultation with the Congress is required, the President shall consult with such Permanent Consultative Group. Requires the President and such Group to establish a schedule of regular meetings to ensure adequate consultation on national security issues. Sets forth procedures for the President to seek prior authorization of the Congress whenever the President plans or otherwise believes it may be necessary to introduce U.S. armed forces into hostilities or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances. Repeals provisions of the Resolution requiring the President to terminate any use of U.S. armed forces: (1) within 60 days after such use is required to be reported to the Congress under the Resolution, unless the Congress specifically authorizes their continued use; or (2) if the Congress so directs by concurrent resolution. Provides that, whenever U.S. armed forces are introduced or otherwi… 2025-08-28T20:07:56Z  
100-hjres-676 100 hjres 676 A joint resolution designating December 7, 1988 as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" on the occasion of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Commemorations 1988-10-19 1988-10-19 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12] NJ R C000809 55 Designates December 7, 1988, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
100-hr-5534 100 hr 5534 A bill to establish a moratorium period during which all genetic research involving the human immunodeficiency virus which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome will cease. Science, Technology, Communications 1988-10-19 1988-11-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] TX D G000272 0 Mandates that, for one year from the date of enactment of this Act, there shall be no experimental efforts to manipulate genes involving the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Requires the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct a study of the need for and safety of genetic research involving the HIV which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
100-hr-5535 100 hr 5535 Secondary School Community Services Act Education 1988-10-19 1988-12-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] CA D B000410 0 Secondary School Community Services Act - Establishes a secondary school youth community volunteer services program. Directs the Secretary of Education to enter into a contract with a public agency or nonprofit entity (the contractor) which has: (1) demonstrated effective management of school-based community service projects for youth for at least five years; and (2) the experience and capacity to disseminate information and provide technical assistance necessary to create such projects throughout secondary schools on the United States. Requires the contractor to: (1) use research findings to identify the characteristics of effective secondary school-based service programs to be used as the criteria for providing assistance under this Act; and (2) recommend individuals to serve as members of an advisory committee appointed by the Secretary. Requires that such committee: (1) consist of at least four individuals representing State and local educational agencies (SEAs and LEAs) and at least five individuals with demonstrated success implementing community service programs; and (2) develop model program activity, select and award LEA subcontracts, and advise on program activities. Requires the contractor to enter into subcontracts with ten SEAs to fund State activities under this Act, including: (1) participation by not more than four LEA youth community service programs under each such SEA; and (2) monitoring activities and disseminating information on each agency's efforts to implement youth community service programs. Requires the contractor (after consultation with the advisory committee) to enter into subcontracts with not more than 40 LEAs during each fiscal year beginning on or after the enactment of this Act, to provide (either directly or through SEAs) 75 percent of the cost of creating and coordinating partnerships between communities and secondary schools to prepare students and identify and provide service opportunities for school-based youth volunteers. Allows subcontracts to be renegotiated for a m… 2025-08-28T20:07:07Z  
100-hr-5536 100 hr 5536 A bill to authorize the exchange of certain Federal public lands. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1988-10-19 1988-11-03 Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. House Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3] CO D C000077 1 Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain lands in Routt County, Colorado, in exchange for certain lands in Pennington County, South Dakota, which shall become part of the Black Hills National Forest. Provides that if the values of such lands are not equal, they shall be equalized by the payment of cash as provided in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, without regard to the provision in such Act which limits such payments to 25 percent of the total value of the lands transferred out of Federal ownership. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, if the United States owes cash equalization moneys, to convey lands adjacent to the Colorado property to satisfy the U.S. obligation in such exchange. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
100-hr-5537 100 hr 5537 A bill to authorize prohibitions of imports from and exports to Yugoslavia. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1988-10-19 1988-11-07 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 0 Authorizes the President to prohibit: (1) the importation of all Yugoslavian products into the United States; and (2) the exportation of any U.S. goods for use by Yugoslavia. Requires the President, if such actions to prohibit trade have not been taken within 45 days after enactment of this Act, to report to the Congress the reasons why such actions have not been taken. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5538 100 hr 5538 A bill to establish an emergency forest fire fund, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1988-10-19 1988-11-03 Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 0 Establishes the Emergency Forest Fire Fund to provide for emergency resource protection and rehabilitation of National Forests System lands damaged by wildfire. Deposits into the Fund receipts received in the National Forest Fund and other specified unused excess trust fund collections. Allows Fund amounts to be available without further appropriation for emergency firefighting purposes and rehabilitation for fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and the timber resources damaged by wildfire. Provides, after the first year, for the deposit of unexpended Fund amounts into miscellaneous receipts in the Treasury. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to retain 20 percent of unexpended Fund yearly deposits to be used for expenses of National Forest System programs, including trail construction, habitat management, reforestation, timber sales, and other programs. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
100-hr-5539 100 hr 5539 Fair Share Rural Development Act of 1988 Economics and Public Finance 1988-10-19 1988-11-03 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] ND D D000432 0 Fair Share Rural Development Act of 1988 - Title I: Proportionate Distribution of Federal Contracts and Grants - Directs the Office of Management and Budget to develop a plan by 1995 for the proportionate istribution of Federal contracts and Federal grants among the regions and States of the United States. Title II: Reorganization of the Department of Agriculture - Renames the Department of Agriculture the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Establishes within such Department the Rural Development. Establishes with such Department the Rural Development and Fiance Administration, headed by an Undersecretary of Rural Development and Finance who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Title III: Rural Development and Finance Administration - Directs the Undersecretary to coordinate and administer all activities of the Federal Government relating to rural development. Directs the Undersecretary to provide matching grants to States for: (1) rural development planning and promotion; (2) rural technology development; and (3) rural finance and venture capital activities. Transfers from within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to the Rural Development tand Finance Administration the offices, functions, and personnel of: (1) the Farmers Home Administration; (2) the Soil Conservation Service; (3) the Rural Electrification Administration; (4) the Rural Telephone Bank; and (5) the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. Establishes within the Rural Development and Finance Administration the Rural Advocacy Office to: (1) represent the views and interests of rural areas in search of Federal contracts; and (2) act as an advocate for rural economic development, regulatory relief for rural areas, and fair treatment for such areas in the awarding of Federal grants. Title IV: Increase in Federal payments in Lieu of Taxes to Units of General Local Government - Amends Federal law to revise the formula used, in conne… 2025-08-28T20:07:17Z  
100-hr-5540 100 hr 5540 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that employees of the Department of Defense who are captured and held captive during military operations shall be eligible to receive the prisoner-of-war medal. Armed Forces and National Security 1988-10-19 1988-10-19 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] CA R D000435 0 Provides that Department of Defense employees who are held captive during certain military operations shall be eligible to receive the prisoner-of-war medal. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
100-hr-5541 100 hr 5541 Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Establishment Act Law 1988-10-19 1988-10-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education. House Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] CA D D000592 2 Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Establishment Act - Amends the District of Columbia Code to establish the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia (Court) consisting of a chief justice and four associate justices with jurisdiction over appeals from final orders and judgments of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals that meet specified criteria. Allows the Court, at its discretion, to certify a case for review before it has been determined by the D.C. Court of Appeals, but only under limited circumstances described in this Act. Allows the Court to answer questions of law certified to it by the U.S. Supreme Court, a Court of Appeals of the United States, or the highest court of any State, if a question of D.C. law may be determinative of the cause pending in the certifying court. Requires the Court to conduct business in accordance with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure unless it elects to modify such rules. Directs the chief justice of the Court to annually summon the active judges of the D.C. courts to a Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia for the purpose of advising as to means of improving the administration of justice within the District of Columbia. Allows the chief justice to temporarily assign justices to and from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Court when necessary. Sets out procedures to govern the transition period. Establishes a transition committee for the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Code and the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act. Sets forth qualifications and appointment procedures for justices and judges of a D.C. court. Describes administrative features of the new court. 2025-08-28T20:07:01Z  
100-hr-5542 100 hr 5542 A bill to repeal Section 1123 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 72(t), which calls for an additional tax on early distribution from qualified retirement plan. Taxation 1988-10-19 1988-10-19 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] TX D G000272 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the additional tax on early distributions from qualified retirement plans, including individual retirement accounts and annuities. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5543 100 hr 5543 A bill to exempt certain ruling requests with respect to employee benefit plans from the user fees required under section 10511 of the Revenue Act of 1987. Taxation 1988-10-19 1988-10-19 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] CO R H000444 2 Amends the Revenue Act of 1987 to exempt from user fees in connection with various requests to the Internal Revenue Service: (1) any application for a favorable determination (other than for an initial determination letter) on behalf of a tax-deferred compensation plan, unless it involves an amendment to conform the plan to subsequently-enacted Federal law, regulation, or other administrative announcement; and (2) any request for a private letter ruling with respect to such a plan, unless it relates to changes in Federal law or regulations since the plan's adoption. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
100-hr-5544 100 hr 5544 Worker Health Benefits Protection Act of 1988 Labor and Employment 1988-10-19 1988-10-19 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] PA R S000146 0 Worker Health Benefits Protection Act of 1988 - Title I: Federal Guarantee of Loans to Fund Certain Benefits - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee principal and interest payments on corporate loans, to be paid over a period not to exceed 20 years, whose proceeds are transferred to a qualified retiree health trust. Requires that the terms of the loan direct that any tax benefits the corporation realizes from using net operating loss carryovers be placed in a separate account to pay loan principal. Title II: Bankruptcy Situations - Requires that any tax benefits that any corporation that has filed for bankruptcy realizes from using net operating loss carryovers accrue to the benefit of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), to the extent of the corporation's liability to the PBGC. Title III: Treatment of Certain Pension Plan Reversions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to exclude from an employer's gross income any reversion from a qualified pension plan when more than half of it is transferred to a qualified retiree health trust. Exempts such amounts from the tax on reversions of qualified plan assets to the employer. Describes requirements governing qualified retiree health trusts, created as part of a plan providing post-retirement medical benefits. Exempts such trusts from income taxation. Increases from ten percent to 20 percent the excise tax on employer reversions from qualified plans. Amends the IRC and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to set out conditions under which an employer may transfer or withdraw excess assets from a single employer defined benefit plan without triggering plan termination. Describes procedures to be followed in connection with such withdrawals, including required notice to employees and to the Secretary of the Treasury. Exempts qualifying withdrawals from the excise tax on prohibited transactions. Title IV: Increase in Full-Funding Limitation - Increases the full-funding limitation from 150 percent to 200 percent of plan li… 2025-08-28T20:05:44Z  
100-hr-5545 100 hr 5545 Drug Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 1988 Social Welfare 1988-10-19 1988-10-22 Referred to Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 0 Drug Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 1988 - Adds a new title XXI to the Social Security Act: Addiction Treatment Services. States that each U.S. citizen and permanent resident is entitled to have payment made for addiction treatment services designed to reduce or eliminate physical or psychological dependence on controlled substances. Bases payment amounts on the individual's ability to pay. Describes the addiction services covered, including detoxification, drug maintenance therapy, and vocational skills training. Lists entities eligible for payment and establishes a prospective payment system for services. Creates the Addiction Treatment Services Trust Fund and appropriates to it amounts which are attributable to the increase in the contribution and benefit base under the Social Security Act resulting from amendments made by this Act. Requires an annual estimate of the fund's surplus or deficit. Provides for the use of copayment and reductions in payment limits and the use of the annual or cumulative surpluses to eliminate any deficits. Establishes in the fund a separate cumulative account of surpluses and deficits. Provides for confidentiality of records of patients under this title. Prohibits the use of records for criminal investigative or prosecutorial purposes except under court order. Makes special provision for coordination of regulations regarding records of veterans suffering from alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Requires providers of services to submit annual reports on the effectiveness of treatment programs. Provides for an increase in the contribution and benefit base for purposes of determining the amount of wages or self-employment income subject to certain taxes under the Social Security Act. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the clinical and cost effectiveness of various drug addiction treatment methods and services. Requires a study and report to the Congress on the costs and benefits of expanding … 2025-08-28T20:07:27Z  
100-hr-5546 100 hr 5546 Integrity in Post Employment Act of 1988 Government Operations and Politics 1988-10-19 1988-11-14 See H.R.5043. House Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] NJ D F000215 0 Integrity in Post Employment Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions regarding former Federal employees attempting to influence the Government. Makes it unlawful, within one year after employment or service has ceased, for: (1) former senior officials to lobby their former employing agency; (2) former top level officials (Cabinet Secretaries and Deputy Secretaries) to lobby any executive or independent agency or any Member of Congress; and (3) former Members of Congress to lobby any entity of the legislative branch or any top level official of the executive branch. Prohibits any senior or top level official, within 18 months after employment has ceased, from being employed by, representing, or advising a foreign entity for compensation, financial gain, or other remuneration. Prohibits any person from acting as an agent and communicating on behalf of such former officials and Members of Congress. Includes as exceptions to such prohibitions: (1) any person who is engaging solely in the solicitation or collection of funds and contributions within the United States to be used only for medical assistance, food, or clothing to relieve human suffering; or (2) any person who is providing a statement based on that person's special knowledge, provided that no compensation is received for such statement other than that regularly provided by law for witnesses. Increases the criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act. Prohibits the partner of a Member, officer, or employee of the legislative branch in a partnership for the provision of professional services from acting as an agent or attorney for, or otherwise representing, any other person other than the United States in lobbying activities in either House of Congress. Provides for the imposition of penalties upon any Member of Congress who: (1) affiliates with a firm, partnership, association, or corporation for the purpose of providing professional services for compensation; (2) permits the use of the Member's name by such firm, … 2025-08-28T20:05:48Z  
100-hr-5547 100 hr 5547 A bill for the relief of David C. Funk. Private Legislation 1988-10-19 1988-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to a named individual in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States arising out of expenses incurred by such individual in storing personal effects while a civilian employee with the Department of the Air Force. 2021-06-10T21:46:17Z  
100-hr-5548 100 hr 5548 A bill for the relief of Clive G. Medland. Private Legislation 1988-10-19 1988-11-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. House Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] NJ D H000930 0 Declares a named individual to have satisfied certain requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to eligibility for naturalization. 2021-06-10T21:46:17Z  

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