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101-hr-5963 101 hr 5963 Housing Opportunity through Management/Employee Cooperation Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 0 Housing Opportunity through Management/Employee Cooperation Act of 1990 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 with respect to the treatment of welfare benefit funds to add rules governing transfers of certain excess assets from defined benefit pension plans to qualified housing assistance plans established and maintained under collective bargaining agreements. 2025-08-26T17:25:28Z  
101-hr-5972 101 hr 5972 Employee Retirement Income Security Act Amendments of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 Employee Retirement Income Security Act Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require each multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) to file with the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) an annual registration statement beginning in 1991. Requires that copies of such statements be transmitted to the Insurance Commissioners of States in which the MEWA currently conducts, or intends to conduct, business. Makes specified persons responsible for such filing. Repeals the limited scope audit exemption for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 1992. Requires under conditions for being considered a qualified public accountant for ERISA purposes, after January 1, 1994, that such a person has undergone a peer review of his or her accounting and auditing practice with respect to employee benefit plans during the three-year period immediately preceding an engagement to conduct an audit under specified ERISA provisions. Requires the following to have a written policy governing the voting of any securities held by the plan and to provide a copy of such policy to the plan administrator: (1) investment managers (for the securities they manage); (2) named fiduciaries who have the authority to direct a trustee in matters related to the exercise of any such voting rights; and (3) trustees, to the extent they retain the power to exercise any such voting rights. Requires plan administrators, upon request of any participant or beneficiary and for a reasonable charge, to furnish a copy of the voting policy of any person responsible for exercising, or directing the exercise of, any voting rights of securities held by the plan. Requires a court, in a civil action brought by a participant or beneficiary with respect to certain benefit claims, to review the fiduciary's decision without according any deference to any of the fiduciary's findings or conclusions, if the action involves a matter previously decided by a named fiduciary who has a significant interest which would be… 2025-08-26T17:27:13Z  
101-hr-5974 101 hr 5974 To amend the Job Training Partnership Act to establish education and training programs in areas with high rates of foreign workers. Labor and Employment 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 1 Amends the Job Training Partnership Act to authorize the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) to provide grants to States for education and training assistance in areas of labor shortage with high rates of foreign workers. Allows service delivery areas, local governments, employers, employer associations, employee representatives, and private nonprofit organizations to apply to the States for grants to provide such training and education. Directs the Secretary to report biennially on such grants to States and the types of programs assisted. Repeals title VIII (Education and Training) of the Immigration Act of 1990, which provides for education and training assistance similar to that provided under this Act. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-s-3267 101 s 3267 Employee Retirement Income Security Act Amendments of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Employee Retirement Income Security Act Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require each multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) to file with the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) an annual registration statement beginning in 1991. Requires that copies of such statements be transmitted to the Insurance Commissioners of States in which the MEWA currently conducts, or intends to conduct, business. Makes specified persons responsible for such filing. Repeals the limited scope audit exemption for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 1992. Requires under conditions for being considered a qualified public accountant for ERISA purposes, after January 1, 1994, that such a person has undergone a peer review of his or her accounting and auditing practice with respect to employee benefit plans during the three-year period immediately preceding an engagement to conduct an audit under specified ERISA provisions. Requires the following to have a written policy governing the voting of any securities held by the plan and to provide a copy of such policy to the plan administrator: (1) investment managers (for the securities they manage); (2) named fiduciaries who have the authority to direct a trustee in matters related to the exercise of any such voting rights; and (3) trustees, to the extent they retain the power to exercise any such voting rights. Requires plan administrators, upon request of any participant or beneficiary and for a reasonable charge, to furnish a copy of the voting policy of any person responsible for exercising, or directing the exercise of, any voting rights of securities held by the plan. Requires a court, in a civil action brought by a participant or beneficiary with respect to certain benefit claims, to review the fiduciary's decision without according any deference to any of the fiduciary's findings or conclusions, if the action involves a matter previously decided by a named fiduciary who has a significant interest which would be… 2025-08-26T17:25:12Z  
101-s-3271 101 s 3271 A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, to clarify the application of such act, and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 16 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise its application. Revises minimum wage and maximum hours provisions (as well as provisions for special industry committees for American Samoa) to apply such requirements specifically to employers of employees who in any workweek are engaged in industrial homework and who are either engaged in commerce or in the production of goods in commerce. Revises the scope of the application of requirements relating to wage rate orders for employers in American Samoa, prohibition of sex discrimination in wage rates, and handicapped workers. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-5943 101 hr 5943 Youth Apprenticeship Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-26 1990-10-26 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 1 Youth Apprenticeship Act of 1990 - Establishes an Institute for Youth Apprenticeship (the Institute) as an independent establishment to administer youth apprenticeship programs set up under this Act. Directs the Institute Board of Directors to study youth apprenticeship programs; and (2) report findings and conclusions to the Secretaries of Labor and of Education and the appropriate congressional committees. Directs the Board Chairperson to establish guidelines, criteria, and procedures for youth apprenticeship programs, based on such report, including curriculum guidelines, criteria for demonstration program sites and for apprenticeship occupations, and competency criteria and certification procedures for apprentices and trainers. Directs the Institute Executive Director to enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private organizations to develop and evaluate youth apprenticeship demonstration programs that establish partnerships between schools and employers. Requires each eligible entity entering into such a contract to establish partnerships between secondary and postsecondary schools and employers to provide apprenticeship training to students. Allows an entity to incorporate into the partnership representatives of organized labor, employment and training agencies, and State education and labor departments. Makes such partnerships responsible for program and curriculum development, coordination and quality assurances, and assessment and evaluation of apprentices and training programs. Sets forth requirements for partnership training for various levels of secondary school students and for postsecondary students and current workers. Sets forth requirements for employers to pay: (1) up to 100 percent of the apprentice's stipend, depending on the secondary school program level; (2) wages and employee benefits for apprentices in postsecondary programs; and (3) costs of on-the-job training. States that employers shall not be required to hire apprentices upon completion of the apprenticeships. Requires … 2025-08-26T17:24:58Z  
101-hr-5953 101 hr 5953 Defense Nuclear Workers' Compensation Act Labor and Employment 1990-10-26 1990-10-26 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2] CO D S000462 5 Defense Nuclear Workers' Compensation Act - Provides that, except as modified by this Act, an employee at any Department of Energy defense nuclear facility (facility) shall be considered an employee for purposes of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). Sets forth special rules for LHWCA coverage of such facility employees. Provides that compensation shall be payable if disability or death results from an injury arising out of and in the course of employment at such a facility. Establishes, in such compensation claim proceedings, a rebuttable presumption that a specified disease (i.e., one of various forms of cancer) is such a compensable injury, if the injured employee has suffered from the described disease, and either: (1) was employed for ten or more years in a building or facility of such a facility in which radioactive materials were regularly stored, handled, or disposed of; or (2) while employed at such building or facility, received ten REM or more total exposure to ionizing radiation or ten percent or more of the maximum permissible body burden exposure to ionizing radiation. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to extend compensation districts established under the LHWCA, or establish new compensation districts, to include any area to which this Act applies, and to assign to each such district one or more deputy commissioners. Includes among the Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities the following facilities under the control or jurisdiction of the Secretary of Energy: (1) production or utilization facilities operated for national security purposes; (2) nuclear waste storage or disposal facilities; (3) testing and assembly facilities operated for national security purposes; and (4) nuclear weapons research facilities. 2025-08-26T17:24:26Z  
101-s-3257 101 s 3257 Youth Apprenticeship Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-26 1990-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 2 Youth Apprenticeship Act of 1990 - Establishes an Institute for Youth Apprenticeship (the Institute) as an independent establishment to administer youth apprenticeship programs set up under this Act. Directs the Institute Board of Directors to study youth apprenticeship programs; and (2) report findings and conclusions to the Secretaries of Labor and of Education and the appropriate congressional committees. Directs the Board Chairperson to establish guidelines, criteria, and procedures for youth apprenticeship programs, based on such report, including curriculum guidelines, criteria for demonstration program sites and for apprenticeship occupations, and competency criteria and certification procedures for apprentices and trainers. Directs the Institute Executive Director to enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private organizations to develop and evaluate youth apprenticeship demonstration programs that establish partnerships between schools and employers. Requires each eligible entity entering into such a contract to establish partnerships between secondary and postsecondary schools and employers to provide apprenticeship training to students. Allows an entity to incorporate into the partnership representatives of organized labor, employment and training agencies, and State education and labor departments. Makes such partnerships responsible for program and curriculum development, coordination and quality assurances, and assessment and evaluation of apprentices and training programs. Sets forth requirements for partnership training for various levels of secondary school students and for postsecondary students and current workers. Sets forth requirements for employers to pay: (1) up to 100 percent of the apprentice's stipend, depending on the secondary school program level; (2) wages and employee benefits for apprentices in postsecondary programs; and (3) costs of on-the-job training. States that employers shall not be required to hire apprentices upon completion of the apprenticeships. Requires … 2025-08-26T17:26:00Z  
101-s-3234 101 s 3234 Workers' Family Protection Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-23 1990-10-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 1 Workers' Family Protection Act of 1990 - Requires the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (the Director), in cooperation with the Secretary of Labor and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA Administrator), to study the prevalence of and issues related to contamination of workers' homes with hazardous chemicals and substances transported from their workplace (contamination). Requires the Director to identify industries prone to such contamination, evaluate current statutory and regulatory safeguards, and compile a review of the previous research. Requires the Director to provide grants to eligible States for case studies to evaluate the economic, physiological, and psychological effects on workers and their communities from, and preventive and remediation methods respecting, such contamination. Directs the EPA Administrator to: (1) cooperate with and assist the Director and eligible States in such studies; (2) evaluate effectiveness in addressing such contamination under programs established under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; (3) compile a review of previous related research on indoor air quality; and (4) evaluate whether current environmental laws and regulations pose an undue burden on families seeking to redress such contamination. Requires the Director to issue to the Congress an interim report and a final report including recommendations for addressing any overlap in Federal agency jurisdiction over such contamination. Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) issue appropriate regulations to prevent release of hazardous chemicals and substances from a workplace or workers' clothing or persons; or (2) report to the Congress on why such regulations are unnecessary. Requires the Secretary, at a minimum, to: (1) determine whether additional regulations are needed to protect workers' families from employee transported releases of lead, elemental … 2025-08-26T17:25:44Z  
101-hr-5872 101 hr 5872 To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require qualifying employer securities to include interests in publicly traded partnerships. Labor and Employment 1990-10-19 1990-11-08 Became Public Law No: 101-540. House Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] MO D C000488 0 Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to include under the definition of qualifying employer security (in addition to a stock or a marketable obligation) an interest in an existing publicly traded partnership. Requires such an interest to satisfy certain requirements as to maximum percentage held by plan and minimum percentage held by persons independent of the plan, in the case of a plan other than an eligible individual account plan. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-5882 101 hr 5882 Family Education Leave Act Labor and Employment 1990-10-19 1990-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] MN D S000407 13 Family Education Leave Act - Entitles employees to eight hours of paid leave from their jobs, in each school year, for each day in which they are engaged for at least one hour in the activities of a school attended by a dependent, if such leave request is made two weeks in advance. Requires employers to provide such leave to full-time employees who have been in their employ for at least 12 months before such a leave request. Subjects to civil penalties employers who refuse to provide such leave or who discriminate against an employee who requests such leave. Provides that such leave requirements shall take effect with respect to the school year beginning in 1991. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to grant a family leave credit to employers who provide their employees with family leave for attending school activities. Sets such credit at an amount equal to ten percent of the employer's qualified family leave expenses for the taxable year. Requires employers to post notice of such leave requirements. Sets civil penalties for violations of the notice requirement. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-5860 101 hr 5860 Jobs for Public Housing Residents Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-18 1990-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9] TN D F000261 9 Jobs for Public Housing Residents Act of 1990 - Authorizes up to five States to conduct two-year demonstration projects to test alternative methods for State delivery of services and activities under the job opportunities and basic skills training program (the JOBS program), under the Social Security Act, to eligible volunteer families. Requires that such volunteer families: (1) be determined by the State to be at risk of entering the program of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC program) under the Social Security Act; and (2) receive Federal rental assistance. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to: (1) consider all applications received from States desiring to conduct such demonstration projects; (2) approve not more than five such applications; and (3) give priority to certain types of them. Sets forth the duties of States conducting such projects. Provides for Federal reimbursement for expenditures of approved demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to evaluate, by October 1, 1994, the effectiveness of the alternative administrative approaches taken by the States in such demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Social Security Act to provide for participation in the JOBS program of eligible volunteer families who are at risk of entering the AFDC program and who receive Federal rental assistance. Revises State plan requirements to allow such program participation, at the option of the State, beginning with FY 1994. Requires that eligible volunteer families receive payment or reimbursement from the State agency for necessary child care, transportation, and other work-related expenses. Entitles States to specified Federal payments if they elect to administer JOBS program services to such eligible volunteer families. Directs the Secretary to contract with a research organization to conduct and report to specified congressional committees on experimental evaluation of the extent to which such provision of JOBS pr… 2025-08-26T17:24:54Z  
101-hr-5853 101 hr 5853 Railroad Workers' Injury Compensation Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-17 1990-10-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5] KS R W000426 0 Railroad Workers' Injury Compensation Act of 1990 - Repeals the Federal Employers' Liability Act. Requires each State not to prohibit railroad employees from access to the State's workers' compensation program. Requires that any claim against a railroad by an employee of that railroad for injury, death, or occupational disease arising out of or in the course of the employee's employment be treated the same as the claims of non-railroad employees against their employers brought under the State's workers' compensation laws. Subjects the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to the workers' compensation taxes, fees, and assessments of a State in the same manner and to the same extent as any other interstate entity doing business within the State and governed by its workers' compensation laws. 2025-08-26T17:27:49Z  
101-s-3214 101 s 3214 Railroad Workers' Injury Compensation Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-10-17 1990-10-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 0 Railroad Workers' Injury Compensation Act of 1990 - Repeals the Federal Employers' Liability Act. Requires each State not to prohibit railroad employees from access to the State's workers' compensation program. Requires that any claim against a railroad by an employee of that railroad for injury, death, or occupational disease arising out of or in the course of the employee's employment shall be treated the same as the claims of non-railroad employees against their employers brought under the State's workers' compensation laws. Subjects the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to the workers' compensation taxes, fees, and assessments of a State in the same manner and to the same extent as any other interstate entity doing business within the State and governed by its workers' compensation laws. 2025-08-26T17:29:26Z  
101-s-3120 101 s 3120 Pension Restoration Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-09-27 1990-10-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 8 Pension Restoration Act of 1990 - Establishes a Federal annuity program, administered by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, to compensate participants in plans which terminated before September 1, 1974, for nonforfeitable pension benefits lost by reason of the termination. Sets forth provisions for such annuity program relating to: (1) entitlement; (2) computation; (3) applications; (4) administrative appeals; (5) judicial review; (6) payment; (7) interagency coordination and cooperation; and (8) regulations. Provides for use of certain funds under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to pay such annuities and the administrative costs of such program. 2025-08-26T17:25:58Z  
101-hr-5697 101 hr 5697 To establish the National Workplace Safety Commission. Labor and Employment 1990-09-24 1990-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety. House Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1] KY D H000878 2 Establishes the National Workplace Safety Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate all workplace accidents resulting in the death of three or more persons; (2) report and make recommendations for changes in occupational safety and health standards based upon such recommendations; (3) transmit such reports to the Congress, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration; and (4) make such reports available to the public. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-s-3086 101 s 3086 A bill to amend the Federal Unemployment Tax Act with respect to the provisions of State law required by such Act. Labor and Employment 1990-09-20 1990-09-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] CT D L000304 1 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 other action or proceeding (except under the same unemployment law), even if such action is between the same or related parties or involves the same facts. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
101-s-3067 101 s 3067 A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain model garment programs from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements, and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1990-09-18 1990-10-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 0 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, with respect to industrial homework regulations, to forbid the Secretary of Labor from making any regulation or order to prohibit an employee from constructing or assembling, at any location, any garment or craft item for display purposes at retail premises, if such garment or item is not resold. Exempts from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements construction or assemblage of display model garments or craft items which are not resold, if the work is voluntary and incidental to the work usually performed by such employee. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-5638 101 hr 5638 Pension Restoration Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-09-17 1990-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 5 Pension Restoration Act of 1990 - Establishes a Federal annuity program, administered by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, to compensate participants in plans which were terminated before September 1, 1974, for nonforfeitable pension benefits lost by reason of the termination. Sets forth provisions for such annuity program relating to: (1) entitlement; (2) computation; (3) applications; (4) administrative appeals; (5) judicial review; (6) payment; (7) interagency coordination and cooperation; and (8) regulations. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for use of certain funds to pay such annuities and the administrative costs of such program. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-5578 101 hr 5578 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain model garment programs from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements, and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1990-09-11 1990-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] WI R P000265 0 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, with respect to industrial homework regulations, to forbid the Secretary of Labor from making any regulation or order to prohibit an employee from constructing or assembling, at any location, any garment or craft item for display purposes at retail premises, if such garment or item is not resold. Exempts from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements construction or assemblage of display model garments or craft items which are not resold, if the work is voluntary and incidental to the work usually performed by such employee. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-5479 101 hr 5479 Economic Adjustment Assistance Act Labor and Employment 1990-08-03 1990-09-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] NY D D000471 1 Title I: Assistance for Certain Dislocated Workers - Economic Adjustment Assistance Act - Amends the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 to establish a program of economic adjustment assistance for certain dislocated workers. Provides for program eligibility determinations by the Secretary of Labor, and benefit information to workers. Provides for program benefits transition allowances and for health benefits for individuals receiving such allowances. Sets forth worker qualifying requirements, weekly amounts, limitations, overall limitation, and application of State laws. Provides for individual and family entitlements, premium assessment through withholding of a portion of the allowances, transfers of funds used to finance health benefits, and information transmission. Provides for agreements with States, administration absent a State agreement, payments to States, liabilities of clarifying and disbursing officers, fraud and recovery of overpayments, penalties, program payments out of the Account, regulations, and subpoena power. Terminates assistance under this title after FY 1995. Extends through calendar year 1996 the current higher rate of the Federal unemployment tax (thus retaining a surtax which makes such rate higher than that for which current law provides for such period). Repeals certain limitations (a four-week waiting period and only 13 weeks of benefits) on payment of unemployment compensation to former members of the armed forces (so that, like other civilians, they would wait one week before beginning to receive up to 26 weeks of benefits). Amends the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Labor to report annually to specified congressional committees on the condition of each Federal and State account of the Unemployment Trust Fund, with a projection of the receipts and disbursements of each such account for the next five fiscal years. Title II: Medicare Coverage and COBRA Continuation for Individuals Receiving Special Unemployment Allowances - Amends the So… 2025-08-26T17:29:19Z  
101-hr-5500 101 hr 5500 Employee Leave Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-08-03 1990-09-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32] NY D L000556 0 Employee Leave Act of 1990 - Title I: General Requirements for Leave - Entitles employees to family leave for specified periods in cases involving the birth, adoption, foster care, or serious health condition of a child. Entitles employees to temporary medical leave for specified periods in cases involving inability to work because of a serious health condition. Sets forth conditions for certification for such types of leave. Provides that such leave may be without pay. Allows employees to substitute other types of paid leave to cover part of such leave period. Sets forth employment and benefits protections relating to such leave. Provides for administrative enforcement of this title by the Secretary of Labor, as well as enforcement by civil action. Sets forth special rules relating to employees of local educational agencies. Requires employers to post notice of the pertinent provisions of this title. Directs the Secretary of Labor to prescribe regulations to carry out this title within 60 days. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth the effect of this Act on existing laws and existing employment benefits. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to discourage employers from adopting more generous leave policies. Directs the Secretary of Labor to prescribe regulations to carry out this title within within 60 days. Title III: Coverage of Congressional Employees - Applies the rights and protections under title I of this Act to employees of the House of Representatives, except for the exemption concerning highly compensated employees. Requires that the remedies and procedures under the Fair Employment Practices Resolution be applied in administering such coverage. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-5510 101 hr 5510 Black Lung Benefits Restoration Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-08-03 1990-09-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] PA D M001088 24 Black Lung Benefits Restoration Act of 1990 - Title I: Interim Presumption of Eligibility for Black Lung Benefits - Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act (the Act) to provide for a rebuttable presumption of disability due to pneumoconiosis with respect to certain coal miners whose claims were filed during a specified period under the Black Lung Benefits Program. Establishes such presumption if a single piece of qualifying evidence is presented. Provides that other relevant medical evidence shall be considered only in connection with rebuttal of the presumption. Title II: Claims Review - Directs the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) to review any black lung benefits claim filed under the Act either with the Department of Labor before April 1, 1980, or with the Social Security Administration at any time. Requires such review to follow certain guidelines established before and by the enactment of the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977, and to disregard amendments made after such enactment. Requires immediate payment of claims approved under such review. Requires, in the case of claims rejected under such review, the claimant to be given an opportunity to present additional medical or other evidence. Requires benefits granted under such review to be assessed against the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund. Title III: Repayment of Benefits - Provides that, when black lung benefits under the Act are paid for at least two years after an initial determination of eligibility, repayment of such benefits will not be required even upon a final determination of ineligibility. Title IV: To Extend the Moratorium on Interest Owed by the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund to the United States Treasury - Extends through FY 1995 the current moratorium on interest owed to the Treasury by the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund. Title V: Contingency Fee Arrangements - Establishes under the Act a contingency fee arrangement system under which an attorney may be paid up to 25 percent of the black lung benefits paid to the claimant dur… 2025-08-26T17:28:06Z  
101-hr-5514 101 hr 5514 Voluntary National Service Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-08-03 1990-09-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. House Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] MN D P000215 0 Voluntary National Service Act of 1990 - Title I: Domestic Voluntary Service - Subtitle A: Establishment and Implementation of Program - Establishes a program of voluntary domestic service (the Program) to be administered by the Director of the ACTION Agency (the Director), acting through the Associate Director for Domestic and Anti-Poverty Operations. Makes individuals age 16 or over eligible to apply to serve as full-time or part-time community service volunteers under such program. Sets forth various types of such national community service to meet the unmet needs of States, local governments, or other communities, including educational services, human services, conservation services, public safety services, and service in existing national programs, such as the Peace Corps and VISTA. Provides for application and placement processes and stipends and educational assistance for volunteers. Subtitle B: Provision of Community Services under the Program - Requires each State Governor to designate an administrator with specified duties for the Program in his or her State. Requires a State community service plan as a condition for State receipt of Program grants. Requires each State to provide certain training for volunteers to perform their community service assignments safely and sucessfully. Requires, in addition to such States training, each volunteer to receive training from the sponsoring government agency or organization in skills relevant to the work to be conducted. Directs the Associate Director to: (1) receive and review State community service plans; and (2) make grants to eligible State to assist them in implementing approved plans and paying volunteer stipends. Sets forth requirements, including State enforcement procedures, for preventing worker displacement due to the Program placements. Title II: International Voluntary Service - Amends the Peace Corps Act to provide for one-year placement of overseas volunteers with a private voluntary organization, with an option for an additional year of such… 2025-08-26T17:24:37Z  
101-s-2973 101 s 2973 Family and Medical Leave Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-08-03 1990-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 25 Family and Medical Leave Act of 1990 - Title I: General Requirements for Leave - Establishes certain requirements for family and medical leave for permanent employees. (Excludes from such coverage: (1) employees at worksites at which the employer employs less than 50 persons, if the total number of employees of that employer within 75 miles of that worksite is less than 50; and (2) Federal officers and employees covered under title II of this Act.) Entitles employees to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period because of: (1) the birth of their child; (2) the placement of a child for their adoption or foster care; (3) their care of a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition; or (4) their own serious health condition which makes them unable to perform the functions of their position. Conditions such leave for the birth or placement of a child as follows: (1) the entitlement ends 12 months after the birth or placement; (2) both parents may not take such leave at the same time; and (3) such leave may not be taken intermittently unless employee and employer agree otherwise. Allows all leave to which an employee is entitled under this title: (1) to be taken on a reduced leave schedule, upon agreement with the employer; and (2) to consist of unpaid leave, except under specified conditions when substitution of certain types of paid leave may be elected or required. Declares that nothing in this Act shall require an employer to provide paid sick or medical leave in any situation in which the employer would not normally provide any such paid leave. Requires employees to: (1) give reasonable notice of the need for leave to which they are entitled under this Act, when foreseeable; and (2) make a reasonable effort to schedule medical treatment or supervision so as not to disrupt unduly the employer's operations, subject to approval of the health care provider. Allows limitation of the dual aggregate leave entitlement to 12 weeks in any 12-month period, in the case of spouses employed by the sa… 2025-08-26T17:29:28Z  
101-hr-5440 101 hr 5440 To preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, or to refrain from such activities. Labor and Employment 1990-08-02 1990-09-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 1 Amends the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act to eliminate all provisions authorizing union security agreements (agreements which require union membership as a condition of employment). 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-s-2930 101 s 2930 A bill to eliminate "substantial documentary evidence" requirement for minimum wage determination for American Samoa. Labor and Employment 1990-07-27 1990-11-15 Became Public Law No: 101-583. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 0 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (the Act) to eliminate a requirement involving substantial documentary evidence for purposes of special minimum wage order determinations for American Samoa. Requires, instead, that the evidence necessary to justify such special wage orders must establish that the industry, or a predominant portion of it, cannot pay the regular minimum wage due to certain economic and competitive conditions. Directs the Secretary of Labor, within 90 days, to promulgate regulations that interpret a specified professional exemption from overtime provisions under the Act to include computer systems analysts, software engineers, and other similarly skilled professional workers, even if such employees are compensated on an hourly basis, as long as they are compensated at an hourly rate at least six one-half times greater than the minimum. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-5382 101 hr 5382 Fair Labor Standards Technical Amendments Labor and Employment 1990-07-26 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] PA D M001088 12 Fair Labor Standards Technical Amendments - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (the Act) to revise coverage relating to minimum wage and other requirements. Provides that certain minimum wage and overtime requirements cover employees engaged in industrial homework subject to the Act. Provides that certain equal pay provisions against sex discrimination in wages cover employees engaged in commerce or the production of goods for commerce. Provides that certain provisions for handicapped workers in sheltered workshops are applicable to such workers who are engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or who are employed by an enterprise so engaged. Applies training wage provisions to seasonal agricultural workers under age 20 who are not employed, referred, or transported by a farm labor contractor. Directs the Secretary of Labor, within 90 days, to promulgate regulations that permit computer systems analysts, software engineers, and other similarly skilled professional workers to qualify for the exemption from overtime requirements as professional employees. Provides that if such employees are compensated on an hourly basis, they shall be exempt only if they are compensated at an hourly rate at least six and one-half times greater than the minimum. Makes technical corrections to the special minimum wage provisions for American Samoa. 2025-08-26T17:27:45Z  
101-s-2920 101 s 2920 A bill entitled the "Resident Employment Opportunity Act". Labor and Employment 1990-07-26 1990-08-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor. Senate Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] OK R N000102 0 Amends the Housing Act of 1937 to exclude from Federal wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act a public housing tenant mechanic or laborer hired to work on his or her housing project. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-5374 101 hr 5374 Family Leave Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-07-25 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] MN D P000215 0 Family Leave Act of 1990 - Title I: General Requirements for Family Leave - Entitles employees to unpaid family leave for specified periods in cases involving the birth, adoption, or serious injury of a child. Requires the eligible employee to exhaust all accrued sick leave, vacation leave, or other paid leave before using such family leave. Reduces the ten consecutive weeks of unpaid family leave entitlement by the amount of such substituted paid leave. Requires the eligible employee to notify the employer of intent to use leave and to return to work. Sets forth employment and benefits protections relating to such leave. Allows employers to require medical certification that an employee can resume work. Permits an employer to deny restoration of position to certain highly compensated employees in certain circumstances. Reduces certain health care continuation coverage if an employee fails to return to work after such leave. Permits more protective, and prohibits less protective, maternity benefits than this Act requires under a collective bargaining agreement or employment benefit program or plan. Provides that: (1) this Act does not preempt State or local laws that require more extensive maternity leave; and (2) compliance with this Act shall not be considered a violation of certain Federal antidiscrimination laws. Sets forth special rules relating to employees of local educational agencies. Title II: Enforcement - Provides for administrative enforcement of this Act by the Secretary of Labor, as well as enforcement by civil action. Title III: Coverage of Congressional Employees - Applies the rights and protections under titles I and II of this Act to employees of the House of Representatives, except for the exemption concerning highly compensated employees. Requires that the remedies and procedures under the Fair Employment Practices Resolution be applied in administering such coverage. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-5329 101 hr 5329 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 relating to wage order determinations in American Samoa. Labor and Employment 1990-07-20 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] AS D F000010 0 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to eliminate a requirement involving substantial documentary evidence for purposes of minimum wage order determinations for American Samoa. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-5340 101 hr 5340 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that coverage under that Act shall only extend to employees of enterprises engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce. Labor and Employment 1990-07-20 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] MN D P000215 18 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that its coverage shall extend only to employees of enterprises engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-5321 101 hr 5321 Business/Education Clearinghouse Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-07-19 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7] NJ R R000262 0 Business/Education Clearinghouse Act of 1990 - Amends the Job Training Partnership Act to require State job training coordinating councils to assist in the formation of business/education compacts under which schools reduce dropout rates and improve student attendance, grades, and test scores in return for the commitment of local businesses to give employment priority to graduates attaining such goals. Directs the councils to: (1) design comprehensive statewide information networks to encourage businesses, State and local government agencies, and community organizations to establish such compacts; (2) provide informational assistance and materials to groups interested in establishing such compacts; and (3) designate an individual on the council, appointed by the Governor, to provide information and direction to those establishing such compacts. Allows the use of funds available for State education agency coordination and grants to cover the costs of compliance with this Act. 2025-08-26T17:28:05Z  
101-hr-5249 101 hr 5249 To provide that certain limitations on the payment of unemployment compensation to former members of the armed forces shall not apply to individuals involuntarily discharged or released from the armed forces. Labor and Employment 1990-07-11 1990-07-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10] OH R M000718 8 Provides that limitations on the payment of unemployment compensation to former members of the armed forces providing for a five-week waiting period before such payments accrue and limiting the aggregate amount of compensation payable on the basis of Federal service with respect to a benefit year shall not apply to individuals involuntarily discharged or released from the armed forces. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
101-hjres-608 101 hjres 608 To designate the week of September 31, 1990 through October 6, 1990, as "National Job Skills Week". Labor and Employment 1990-06-20 1990-06-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30] CA D M000206 220 Designates the week of September 31 (sic), 1990, through October 6, 1990, as National Job Skills Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-s-2725 101 s 2725 A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 with respect to the preemption of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act. Labor and Employment 1990-06-12 1990-06-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 2 Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide that ERISA shall not preempt the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act or any amendments made to it. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-s-2720 101 s 2720 Employee Ownership and Participation Act Labor and Employment 1990-06-08 1990-08-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 16 Employee Ownership and Participation Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) to establish an Employee Ownership and Participation Program (the Program) to help set up programs within the States to foster increased employee ownership and participation in company decisionmaking. Requires the Program to provide for grants to such programs which meet specified criteria. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Labor the Office of Employee Ownership and Participation (the Office) to promote employee ownership, gainsharing, and participation in company decisionmaking. Requires the Office to: (1) support programs which are in compliance with the Program; (2) help the formation of new programs; and (3) conduct or fund research into employee ownership and participation in company decisionmaking and gainsharing. Authorizes the Office to make double-matching grants under the Program for specified activities in connection with programs within the States. Allows each State to sponsor and submit grant applications on behalf of local governments, State-supported institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organization programs. Permits such entities to apply directly in the absence of a State-established program. Requires each State (or recipient in the absence of a State program) to report annually on use of grant funds. Set forth limitations on aggregate grants to each State for FY 1991 through 1995. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Office to report to the Congress on the progress of employee ownership and participation in U.S. businesses, including critical cost and benefit analysis of program activities. 2025-08-26T17:28:27Z  
101-hr-4967 101 hr 4967 To amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide that persons who file claims under that Act may enter into contingency fee aggrangements with attorneys and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1990-06-05 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3] WV D W000654 0 Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to allow persons who file claims under the Act to enter into contingency fee arrangements with attorneys. Sets forth requirements relating to such arrangements, including establishment of escrow accounts. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-s-2705 101 s 2705 A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that a plan sponsor is required to initiate arbitration proceedings before instituting an action to collect an employer's withdrawal liability. Labor and Employment 1990-06-05 1990-08-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require the multiemployer pension plan sponsor to initiate arbitration, if neither party has done so during a prescribed period, in certain employer withdrawal liability cases. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-sjres-333 101 sjres 333 A joint resolution to designate the week of September 30, 1990, through October 6, 1990, as "National Job Skills Week". Labor and Employment 1990-06-05 1990-09-25 Became Public Law No: 101-395. Senate Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] TN D G000321 52 Designates the week of September 30, 1990, through October 6, 1990, as National Job Skills Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-hr-4928 101 hr 4928 Occupational Safety and Health Hazards Victims' Rights Act Labor and Employment 1990-05-24 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety. House Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1] IL D H000388 1 Occupational Safety and Health Hazards Victims' Rights Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to set forth rights of victims (injured employees and their family members), including: (1) meetings, reports, and participation in proceedings and settlements; (2) access to information and documents; and (3) specified additional remedies. Directs the Secretary of Labor to notify victims of their rights under this Act. 2025-08-26T17:25:57Z  
101-hr-4937 101 hr 4937 Youth Opportunities Unlimited Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-05-24 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] NY D O000159 18 Youth Opportunities Unlimited Act of 1990 - Amends the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) to establish a Youth Opportunities Unlimited Program. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to establish such national program of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) grants to pay 50 percent of the cost of comprehensive services for youth in high poverty areas in cities and rural areas. Requires such grants to be awarded to the local service delivery area (on behalf of the participating community) in which the target area is located (or to designated grantees if the target area is in a farmworker community, Indian reservation, or Alaskan native village). Authorizes the Secretary to select as grant recipients up to 25 communities in first year after the program is in effect. Requires that at least one, but not more than three, of such grants be awarded to designated representatives of Indian reservations and Alaskan native villages. Makes such grants cover a three-year period, with each year conditional upon compliance. Authorizes participating communities to apply for use grants on behalf of target areas. Requires that a designated target area have not more than 25,000 population, except in the case of single school districts. Makes all youth aged 14 to 22 in the target area eligible to participate in assisted programs and activities. Requires each participating community to develop an integrated service delivery system in each target area which meets specified minimum criteria for services. Requires such programs to also have an education component, outreach and recruitment efforts, and measurable goals and outcomes. Sets forth requirements for maintenance of State and local funding levels, limitations on use of program funds, applications, and Federal and local shares. Directs the Secretary to provide for technical assistance, independent evaluations, and a report to the President and the Congress by March 31, 1995. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:26:11Z  
101-s-2697 101 s 2697 Young American Workers' Bill of Rights Labor and Employment 1990-05-24 1990-05-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 0 Young American Workers' Bill of Rights - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (the Act) to add and revise requirements relating to child labor standards. Directs the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) and the Census Bureau to compile annual data from State employment security agencies on types of industries and occupations employing individuals under age 18 and cases of violations of child labor standards. Requires employers of individuals under age 18 to report to such State agencies on any information on any lost-time injury or any illness incurred while at work. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the Secretary, to report annually on the status of child labor in the United States and its attendant safety and health hazards. Prohibits employment of any individual under age 18 who is not a high school graduate unless the employer has in effect a certificate for such employment issued annually with the approval of the minor's parents or guardians, family physician, and appropriate local school or State employment security agency officials. Sets forth conditions for issuance of such certificates. Requires local or State government maintenance of certificate copy files. Requires employers to post child labor law provisions at each premise where child labor is employed. Prohibits from receiving certain impact aid any school district in which a persistent pattern is established for the issuance of illegal work certificates to minors. Directs the Secretary to revise certain child labor orders relating to: (1) certain types of driving; and (2) use and cleaning of machinery at restaurants and fast food establishments. Directs the Secretary to declare that poultry processing, seafood processing, paper bailing, power-driven meat slicing, and pesticide handling are particularly hazardous for employment of children between the ages of 16 and 18, for certain purposes under the Act. Requires a specified child labor regulation to: (1) prohibit individuals under 16 from making d… 2025-08-26T17:26:37Z  
101-s-2665 101 s 2665 A bill to amend the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to extend the Job Training for the Homeless Demonstration Program, and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1990-05-21 1990-06-05 Referred to Subcommittee on Employment and Productivity. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 1 Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to authorize FY 1991 appropriations for the job training for the homeless program. Obligates specified amounts for homeless veterans' reintegration projects. Extends such programs through FY 1992. Extends the deadline for the Secretary of Labor's evaluation of such programs. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-4784 101 hr 4784 To insure that the status of musicians as either employees or independent contractors under the National Labor Relations Act is determined under the same criteria as are applied to other workers. Labor and Employment 1990-05-10 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-12] CA R C000100 1 Amends the National Labor Relations Act to require that the same criteria as are applied to other workers be used in determining the status of musicians as either employees or independent contractors. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-4799 101 hr 4799 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to improve the procedure for appointing members to the National Labor Relations Board. Labor and Employment 1990-05-10 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] NY D O000159 0 Amends the National Labor Relations Act to require, in the appointment of members to the National Labor Relations Board, that: (1) two be selected from lists of qualified individuals recommended by national labor organizations; and (2) two be selected from lists of qualified individuals recommended by national organizations representing employers. Requires each such list to include the names of at least three individuals for each applicable vacancy. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-4800 101 hr 4800 National Labor Relations Fair Elections Act Labor and Employment 1990-05-10 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] NY D O000159 0 National Labor Relations Fair Elections Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to direct the National Labor Relations Board to provide for fair and expeditious employee representation elections. Directs the Board to investigate expeditiously certain situations involving designation or election of individuals or labor organizations as employee representatives. Sets forth deadlines for the Board to conduct such investigations, as well as elections, tallies, and certifications of employee representatives. Allows employees or labor organizations to petition for such Board actions by alleging certain conditions, such as: (1) 75 percent of the employees in a collective bargaining unit having signed authorization cards designating their representative; or (2) a majority of the employees in such a unit having designated their representative, which the employer declines to recognize. Requires in any case where the Board directs such an election to be held, that the election and tally be carried out within specified deadlines, and any objections to election results be resolved expeditiously. Directs the Board to issue regulations implementing certain provisions of this Act, including specified types of rules. Sets certain limits on judicial review of such rules and regulations. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-sconres-127 101 sconres 127 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that Greyhound Lines Inc. and the Amalgamated Transit Union should pursue meaningful negotiations under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to resolve their dispute and restore vital transportation services to American communities. Labor and Employment 1990-05-04 1990-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 42 Expresses the sense of the Congress that Greyhound Lines, Inc., and the Amalgamated Transit Union should negotiate to resolve their dispute promptly, under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-4733 101 hr 4733 Young American Workers' Bill of Rights Labor and Employment 1990-05-03 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] OH D P000170 37 Young American Workers' Bill of Rights - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (the Act) to add and revise requirements relating to child labor standards. Directs the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) and the Census Bureau to compile annual data from State employment security agencies on types of industries and occupations employing individuals under age 18, and cases of violations of child labor standards. Requires employers employing individuals under 18 to report to such State agencies information on any lost-time injury or any illness such individual incurred while at work. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in conjunction with the Secretary, to report annually on the status of child labor in the United States and its attendant safety and health hazards. Prohibits employment of any individual under age 18 who is not a high school graduate unless the employer has in effect a certificate for such employment issued annually with the approval of the minor's parents or guardians, family physician, and appropriate local school or State employment security agency officials. Sets forth conditions for issuance of such certificates. Requires local or State government maintenance of certificate copy files. Requires information on child labor laws to be given to minors and parents or guardians upon issuance of the certificate. Requires employers to post child labor law provisions at each premise where child labor is employed. Prohibits any school district in which a persistent pattern is established for the issuance of illegal work certificates to minors from receiving certain impact aid. Directs the Secretary to revise certain child labor orders relating to: (1) certain types of driving; and (2) use and cleaning of machinery at restaurants and fast food establishments. Directs the Secretary to find and declare that poultry processing, seafood processing paper bailing, power-driven meat slicing, and pesticide handling are particularly hazardous for employment of children between the ag… 2025-08-26T17:29:21Z  
101-hconres-318 101 hconres 318 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to certain regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Labor and Employment 1990-05-01 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety. House Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] PA D M001088 33 Requests the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to publish, within one year, proposed amended regulations that specify the components of an adequate operator training program and certification system for operators of powered industrial trucks. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-s-2548 101 s 2548 Child Labor Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-05-01 1990-05-17 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 6 Child Labor Act of 1990 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish certain criminal penalties for willful violations of child labor provisions or regulations if such violations cause serious bodily injury or death to the employee. Increases civil penalties for child labor violations. Raises the amount of the fine for such violations. Makes willful violators who are repeat offenders ineligible: (1) for any direct or indirect Federal grant or Federal guaranteed loan, for five years after determination; and (2) to pay a special training wage below the minimum wage rate. Directs the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) to post in affected school districts the name of each employer who violates child labor provisions or regulations, together with the location and nature of the violation. Requires certification of school attendance for purposes of child labor certification. Directs the Secretary to find and declare as particularly hazardous for employment of children between the ages of 16 and 18 the following occupations (among others): (1) poultry processing; (2) paper bailing; (3) fish and seafood processing; (4) school bus driving; and (5) handling power-driven meat slicing machines in restaurants. 2025-08-26T17:26:49Z  
101-hconres-316 101 hconres 316 Expressing the sense of Congress on the strike of Greyhound employees. Labor and Employment 1990-04-26 1990-08-03 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 145. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 186 Calls immediately for Greyhound Lines, Inc., and the Amalgamated Transit Union to resume negotiations under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-4652 101 hr 4652 Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-04-26 1990-09-12 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. House Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] PA D G000105 32 Construction Safety, Health, and Education Improvement Act of 1990 - Renames the Office of Construction and Engineering within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the Office of Construction Safety, Health, and Education (the Office), which is to protect the safety and health of construction workers and educate them concerning hazardous conditions on the worksite. Provides that the Office shall be headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act) to direct the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) to establish an effective and fair system for construction worksite inspections by the Office. Gives priority to inspection of: (1) projects and worksites of owners and employers having a higher than average incidence of severity of injuries or illnesses for the type of construction involved; and (2) worksites and operations with a high potential for fatalities or serious injuries and illnesses. Requires the construction safety specialist to provide the Secretary a notice containing specified information on a construction project prior to commencement of work, unless it is necessary to perform such work immediately to prevent injury to persons, and notice is given to the Secretary as soon as practicable. Requires an employer to report to the appropriate regional office of OSHA by telephone or telegraph any incident involving construction work that results in: (1) a fatality or serious injury (within four hours after the incident's occurrence); or (2) a structural failure that leads to the collapse of a place of employment (within 24 hours after the incident's occurrence). Requires the construction safety specialist to submit a written follow-up report with specified information. Directs the Secretary to conduct site inspections to investigate all such reports, as well as all reports of those categories of serious injuries the Secretary prescribes. Requires such inspections within 24 hours after receipt… 2025-08-26T17:27:23Z  
101-hr-4530 101 hr 4530 To protect employees who report violations of Federal laws and regulations. Labor and Employment 1990-04-18 1990-04-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] CA D B000711 13 Prohibits retaliatory personnel practices against employees who report, or intend to report, violations of Federal laws and regulations. Sets forth complaint and investigation procedures and remedies for violations. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-s-2442 101 s 2442 Occupational Safety and Health Hazards Victims' Rights Act Labor and Employment 1990-04-05 1990-09-18 Star Print ordered Report 101-453. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 7 Occupational Safety and Health Hazards Victims' Rights Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to set forth rights of victims (injured employees and their family members), including: (1) meetings, reports, and participation in proceedings and settlements; (2) access to information and documents; and (3) specified additional remedies. Directs the Secretary of Labor to notify victims of their rights under this Act. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hjres-538 101 hjres 538 Designating September 9 through 16, 1990, as "National Occupational Safety Awareness Week". Labor and Employment 1990-04-03 1990-04-03 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 65 Designates September 9 through 16, 1990, as National Occupational Safety Awareness Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hr-4420 101 hr 4420 Employee Protection Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-03-29 1990-05-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 38 Employee Protection Act of 1990 - Prohibits employers involved in interstate commerce from discriminating against employees or prospective employees on the basis of their refusal to: (1) submit to sterilization or a fertility test; or (2) refrain from procreation. Prohibits such employers from: (1) requiring such procedures; (2) using or inquiring about the result of any fertility test or procreative ability or history; (3) engaging in any employment practice designed to employ only those unable to procreate; (4) excluding any class of employees from employment opportunities or benefits to avoid compliance with this Act; or (5) discriminating against those who exercise their rights under this Act. Requires notice of protection under this Act to be posted conspicuously on employment premises. Grants the Secretary of Labor administrative authority under this Act. Provides for civil enforcement of this Act. Prohibits waiver of rights except in written settlements. Does not prohibit: (1) voluntary job placement or transfer meeting certain conditions; or (2) legitimate scientific or medical research if information is solicited on a voluntary, confidential, and nondiscriminatory basis. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-4434 101 hr 4434 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit nurses to make additional arrangements respecting the overtime requirement of such Act. Labor and Employment 1990-03-29 1990-04-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] MN D P000215 0 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit nurses (or other employees of hospitals or other establishments for residential care of the sick, aged, or mentally ill) to make additional arrangements with respect to overtime requirements of such Act. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hjres-532 101 hjres 532 Authorizing and requesting the President to designate the second full week in March 1991 as "National Employ the Older Worker Week". Labor and Employment 1990-03-28 1990-04-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] NY R S000675 54 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the second full week in March 1991 as National Employ the Older Worker Week. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-4316 101 hr 4316 Workplace Family Leave Policy Disclosure Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-03-20 1990-05-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6] MI D C000178 4 Workplace Family Leave Policy Disclosure Act of 1990 - Requires employers to report to the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) concerning their family leave policies, and to make a copy of the report available to their employees. Requires employers to post a notice setting forth a summary of this Act and employee rights to inform the Secretary of violations of this Act. Sets forth civil penalties to enforce this Act. Directs the Secretary, within four years, to analyze the information submitted under this Act and report to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-4226 101 hr 4226 ESOP Promotion and Improvement Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-03-08 1990-03-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections. House Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4] AR D A000213 58 ESOP Promotion and Improvement Act of 1990 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow S corporations (certain small business corporations) to participate in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Extends the ESOP exception to the ten percent early withdrawal penalty tax to certain ESOP distributions to employees made at any time. (Currently the exception applies only to distributions made before January 1, 1990.) Permits ESOP participants whose compensation does not exceed a certain amount to contribute up to 50 percent of it to the plan. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit payroll deductions for ESOP participants to make certain political contributions. 2025-08-26T17:25:12Z  
101-sjres-269 101 sjres 269 A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to designate the second week of March 1990 as "National Employ the Older Worker Week". Labor and Employment 1990-03-06 1990-03-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 39 Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 11 through March 17, 1990, as National Employ the Older Worker Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-hr-4160 101 hr 4160 Black Lung Benefits Equity Act Labor and Employment 1990-03-01 1990-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] IN D M000342 18 Black Lung Benefits Equity Act - Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to provide that, when benefits are paid for at least two years after an initial determination of eligibility, repayment of such benefits will not be required even upon a final determination of ineligibility. 2025-08-26T17:27:02Z  
101-hjres-494 101 hjres 494 Authorizing and requesting the President to designate the second full week in March 1990 as "National Employ the Older Worker Week". Labor and Employment 1990-02-27 1990-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] NY R S000675 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the second full week in March 1990 as National Employ the Older Worker Week. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-4120 101 hr 4120 Job Corps for Homeless Families Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-02-27 1990-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 46 Job Corps for Homeless Families Act of 1990 - Amends the Job Training Partnership Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to provide services and facilities to eligible homeless individuals and their families at existing or special Job Corps centers. 2025-08-26T17:24:31Z  
101-hr-4073 101 hr 4073 To amend the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 to permit parties engaged in collective bargaining to bargain over the establishment and administration of trust funds to provide financial assistance for employee housing. Labor and Employment 1990-02-22 1990-04-03 Laid on the table. See S. 1949 for further action. House Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] MO D C000488 51 Amends the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 to permit parties engaged in collective bargaining to bargain over the establishment and administration of trust funds providing financial assistance for employee housing. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-s-2164 101 s 2164 Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act Labor and Employment 1990-02-22 1990-03-19 Referred to Subcommittee on Employment and Productivity. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 1 Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act - Requires employers who engage in electronic monitoring to provide each affected employee with prior written notice describing specified aspects of the electronic monitoring directly affecting the employee. Requires employers to notify prospective employees at personal interviews or meetings of existing forms of electronic monitoring which may directly affect them and, upon request, provide them with the written notice provided to employees. Requires employers to provide affected employees with some form of visual or aural notice that indicates that electronic monitoring is taking place, at periodic intervals, unless the monitoring is continuous during each of the employee's shifts. Requires employers to provide affected customers with some form of visual or aural notice, at periodic intervals, indicating that telephone service observation is taking place. Requires employers to permit employees or their authorized agents to have access to all personal data obtained by electronic monitoring of their work. Prohibits employers from collecting personal data on an employee which is not relevant to the employee's work performance. Prohibits employers from disclosing personal data obtained by electronic monitoring to any person or business except to the individual employee to whom that data pertains or without the employee's prior written consent, unless disclosure would be: (1) to the employer's officers and employees who need it to perform their duties; (2) to a law enforcement agency for a criminal investigation or prosecution; or (3) pursuant to a proper court order. Prohibits employers from using personal data obtained by electronic monitoring as the exclusive basis for individual employee performance evaluation or disciplinary action, unless the employee is given an opportunity to review the data within a reasonable time after it is obtained. Prohibits employers from using personal data or collective data obtained by electronic monitoring as the sole basis for setting pro… 2025-08-26T17:28:56Z  
101-hr-4046 101 hr 4046 Youth Service Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-02-21 1990-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3] WI R G000524 3 Youth Service Act of 1990 - Amends the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) to allow job training plans under the exemplary youth program, to establish youth community service programs and youth conservation corps programs. 2025-08-26T17:28:13Z  
101-hr-4050 101 hr 4050 OSHA Criminal Penalty Reform Act Labor and Employment 1990-02-21 1990-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety. House Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] CA D L000090 22 OSHA Criminal Penalty Reform Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to increase criminal penalties (fines and prison sentences) for specified violations. Makes criminal offenses, with specified penalties under OSHA, willful violations of OSHA standards, rules, or regulations if they: (1) result in serious bodily injury to an employee; or (2) recklessly endanger an employee. Makes corporate directors, officers, or agents of employers liable for the same penalties as employers directly involved in OSHA violations, if such individuals are found to have willfully authorized, ordered, or acquiesced in such violations. Prohibits penalties or fines from being paid for such individuals from corporate funds. Provides that nothing in OSHA shall preclude State and local law enforcement agencies from conducting criminal prosecutions under State or local laws. 2025-08-26T17:24:22Z  
101-s-2154 101 s 2154 OSHA Criminal Penalty Reform Act Labor and Employment 1990-02-21 1990-08-01 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 755. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 4 OSHA Criminal Penalty Reform Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to increase criminal penalties (fines and prison sentences) for specified violations. Makes criminal offenses, with specified penalties under OSHA, willful violations of OSHA standards, rules, or regulations if they result in serious bodily injury to an employee. Prohibits penalties or fines imposed on directors, officers, or agents of employers from being paid out of the assets of the employer on behalf of such individuals. Provides that nothing in OSHA shall preclude State and local law enforcement agencies from conducting criminal prosecutions under State or local laws. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-4012 101 hr 4012 To protect employees who report violations of Federal laws and regulations. Labor and Employment 1990-02-20 1990-04-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] CA D B000711 0 Prohibits unfavorable personnel actions or other types of discrimination against employees who report violations of Federal laws and regulations, or who refuse to commit such violations, or who assist in complying with such laws and regulations. Provides for the filing of employee complaints with the Secretary of Labor and for the Secretary's investigation of violations of this Act. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-s-2112 101 s 2112 A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes. Labor and Employment 1990-02-08 1990-06-06 Subcommittee on Labor. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-926. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 20 Amends the National Labor Relations Act to make it an unfair labor practice for an employer to offer or grant: (1) permanent replacement employee status during a labor dispute; or (2) any employment preference to an individual who worked or indicated a willingness to work during a labor dispute over an employee who exercised specified rights during such dispute. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-3966 101 hr 3966 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit any individual to construct any garment or craft item to be used for display purposes, and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1990-02-06 1990-02-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] WI R P000265 6 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 with respect to industrial homework to permit employers to hire any individual to construct, at any location, any garment or craft item for temporary display purposes at retail premises if the employer meets certain conditions. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-3945 101 hr 3945 Pension Benefits Protection Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-02-05 1990-02-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] KS D G000240 0 Pension Benefits Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to set forth requirements relating to fiduciary duties of employers with respect to use of insurers to pay or distribute pension plan benefits. Provides for enforcement of such requirements. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-s-2069 101 s 2069 A bill to provide an 18-month moratorium on employer revisions upon termination of single-employer defined benefit pension plans. Labor and Employment 1990-02-05 1990-02-20 Referred to Subcommittee on Labor. Senate Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] KS R K000017 2 Provides for an 18-month moratorium on employer reversions upon termination of single-employer defined benefit pension plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Requires that any pension plan surplus at the time of such a termination be: (1) paid to the employees; (2) placed in a new plan with higher benefits; or (3) placed in a trust for the exclusive benefit of the employees. Makes such trust continue to the end of the moratorium. Provides that distribution of plan assets would occur in accordance with applicable law then. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-3936 101 hr 3936 To amend the National Labor Relations Act to prevent discrimination based on participation in labor disputes. Labor and Employment 1990-02-01 1990-06-13 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] MO D C000488 189 Amends the National Labor Relations Act to make it an unfair labor practice for an employer to offer or grant: (1) permanent replacement employee status during a labor dispute; or (2) any employment preference to an individual who worked or indicated a willingness to work during a labor dispute over an employee who exercised specified rights during such dispute. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-3896 101 hr 3896 Unemployment Compensation Reform Act of 1990 Labor and Employment 1990-01-25 1990-03-13 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended). House Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] OH D P000170 5 Unemployment Compensation Reform Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 (FSEUCA) to revise State triggers in the extended unemployment compensation program, and to provide for payment of program benefits on the basis of area triggers. Amends the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise grants to States for employment security administration. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to increase the wage base for the Federal unemployment tax. Amends SSA to require the Secretary to report annually on the condition of each account in the Unemployment Trust Fund, with a five-year projection for each such account. Amends IRC to require State agencies to approve specified types of education and retraining for long-term unemployment compensation recipients. Amends FSEUCA to require certain extended unemployment benefit recipients to participate in training programs. Repeals certain limitations on the payment of unemployment compensation to former members of the armed forces under specified Federal law. Exempts from any order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) for FY 1992 or any succeeding fiscal year: (1) extended unemployment compensation program payments to States under FSEUCA: (2) employment security administration payments to States under SSA; and (3) railroad unemployment compensation program payments under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. 2025-08-26T17:24:52Z  
101-s-2012 101 s 2012 A bill to amend the Employee Income Security Act of 1974 to require an independent audit of statements prepared by certain financial institutions with respect to assets of employee benefit plans. Labor and Employment 1990-01-23 1990-02-01 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Department of Labor. Senate Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] KS R K000017 4 Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require an independent audit of statements prepared by certain financial institutions and insurance carriers with respect to assets of employee benefit plans. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-sjres-238 101 sjres 238 A joint resolution to designate the week beginning March 5, 1990 as "Federal Employees Recognition Week". Labor and Employment 1990-01-23 1990-01-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] MD D S000064 49 Designates the week beginning March 5, 1990, as Federal Employees Recognition Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-hr-3807 101 hr 3807 National and Community Service Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-11-21 1990-01-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4] OK D M000398 6 National and Community Service Act of 1989 - Title I: School Based Community Service - Part A: School Based Community Service - Serve America, the Service to America Act of 1989 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to make grants to States or local applicants to create or expand service opportunities for students and out-of-school youth and for community members, particularly senior citizens, to volunteer in schools. Limits the term of such grants to three years. Authorizes the Secretary to fund: (1) one or more national or regional clearinghouses on service; (2) national model youth service programs; and (3) development of innovative curriculum materials for use in student community service programs and school volunteer and partnership programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995. Part B: Higher Education - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to revise and rename a certain program Innovative Projects for Community Service. Provides that grants for innovative projects are to encourage student participation in community service activities before, during, or after the completion of the student's higher education. Authorizes the Secretary to appoint a limited number of technical employees to administer Postsecondary Improvement Programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995 for grants for innovative projects for community service. Part C: State Student Incentive Grant and Work Study Programs - Amends HEA provisions relating to grants for State student incentives to direct the Secretary to make an additional reservation and allotment of funds for campus-based community work learning study jobs whenever appropriations exceed a specified amount. Amends HEA provisions for Work Study Programs to: (1) decrease the maximum Federal share of compensation of students employed in the work study program from 70 percent to 60 percent for academic year 1992-1993; and (2) increase the maximum Federal share of compensation of students employed in the work study for … 2025-08-26T17:29:26Z  
101-hr-3815 101 hr 3815 Rehabilitation Act Drug Abuse Accountability Amendments of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-11-21 1990-01-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. House Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-9] WI R S000244 23 Rehabilitation Act Drug Abuse Accountability Amendments of 1989 - Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act), with respect to nondiscrimination in employment under Federal contracts or in federally assisted programs, to exclude from the definition of "individual with handicaps": (1) (except in drug treatment programs) any current user of an illegal drug, when the discriminatory conduct involved is carried out against the individual on the basis of such use; (2) any alcoholic or user of a legal drug whose current use of alcohol or legal drugs either constitutes a direct threat to property or the safety of others or prevents the individual from meeting performance standards or eligibility requirements; (3) students who currently use or possess alcohol or any illegal drug (thus permitting local educational agencies to take disciplinary actions); and (4) any individual with a currently contagious disease or infection which either constitutes a direct threat to the health or safety of others or prevents the individual from meeting performance standards or eligibility requirements. 2025-08-26T17:28:23Z  
101-s-1958 101 s 1958 Nuclear Facilities Occupational Safety Improvement Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-11-21 1989-12-01 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Office of Management and Budget. Senate Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] OH D M000678 4 Nuclear Facilities Occupational Safety Improvement Act of 1989 - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to apply it to certain Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear facilities (including specified defense, production, utilization, and waste storage or disposal facilities). Directs the Secretary of Labor to promulgate specific regulations and standards to govern the application of OSHA to such facilities. Requires the Secretary of Energy and each contractor operating such a facility to: (1) cooperate with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the conduct of an inspection or investigation under OSHA at such facility; (2) grant access to it to enable the conduct of such inspection or investigation; and (3) provide all information necessary for such inspection or investigation. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy, to protect the confidentiality of information, to deny access to any person who has not been granted a security clearance or access authorization. Provides for transfer and allocation of appropriations and personnel, and authorizes an increase in the number of OSHA compliance officers. Directs the Secretary of Labor, by specified deadlines, to promulgate interim regulations and propose and promulgate final regulations to provide for specified types of health and safety training of employees at such DOE nuclear facilities. Requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and its Director to: (1) perform functions authorized by OSHA at such facilities; (2) review and make recommendations on DOE research and training programs, contracts, and grants to ensure health and safety adequacy of newly implemented technologies; and (3) conduct health hazard evaluations, including ionizing radiation evaluations, at such facilities. Requires medical examinations of employees at such DOE nuclear facilities. Requires all such employees to be given baseline medical examinations in accordance with guidelines developed by the Health Advisory Co… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-1949 101 s 1949 A bill to amend the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 to permit parties engaged in collective bargaining to bargain over the establishment and administration of trust funds to provide financial assistance for employee housing. Labor and Employment 1989-11-20 1990-04-18 Became Public Law No: 101-273. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 0 Amends the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 to permit parties engaged in collective bargaining to bargain over the establishment and administration of trust funds to provide financial assistance for employee housing. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-s-1920 101 s 1920 A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit any individual to construct any garment or craft item to be used for display purposes, and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1989-11-17 1990-01-10 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Department of Labor. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 0 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 with respect to industrial homework to permit employers to hire any individual to construct, at any location, any garment or craft item for temporary display purposes at retail premises if the employer meets certain conditions. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-s-1889 101 s 1889 A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the maximum hour exemption for agricultural employees, and for other purposes. Labor and Employment 1989-11-16 1990-01-10 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Department of Labor. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 1 Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to modify the maximum hour (overtime) exemption for employees of irrigation districts which handle water exclusively for agricultural purposes, by specifying that at least 90 percent of such water is to be ultimately delivered for agricultural purposes. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hr-3606 101 hr 3606 To amend the Black Lung benefits Act to provide a de novo hearing before an administrative law judge for certain claims filed under that Act. Labor and Employment 1989-11-07 1990-01-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards. House Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3] WV D W000654 4 Amends the Black Lung Benefits Act to require a de novo hearing before an administrative law judge for certain claims filed under such Act. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-3578 101 hr 3578 To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to agreements concerning theatrical productions. Labor and Employment 1989-11-02 1989-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] MO D C000488 0 Amends the National Labor Relations Act to declare that nothing in that Act shall prohibit an agreement between a union and an employer under which union members are granted priority auditions or interviews for the hiring of actors or stage managers for professional live theatrical productions. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-3521 101 hr 3521 Nuclear Facilities Occupational Safety Improvement Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-10-25 1990-06-14 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] PA D G000105 35 Nuclear Facilities Occupational Safety Improvement Act of 1989 - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to apply it to certain Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear facilities (including specified defense, production, utilization, and waste storage or disposal facilities). Directs the Secretary of Labor to promulgate specific regulations and standards to govern the application of OSHA to such facilities. Requires the Secretary of Energy and each contractor operating such a facility to: (1) cooperate with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the conduct of an inspection or investigation under OSHA at such facility; (2) grant access to it to enable the conduct of such inspection or investigation; and (3) provide all information necessary for such inspection or investigation. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy, to protect the confidentiality of information, to deny access to any person who has not been granted a security clearance or access authorization. Provides for transfer and allocation of appropriations and personnel. Directs the Secretary of Labor, by specified deadlines, to promulgate interim regulations and propose and promulgate final regulations to provide for specified types of health and safety training of employees at such DOE nuclear facilities. Requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and its Director to: (1) perform functions authorized by OSHA at such facilities; and (2) conduct health hazard evaluations, including ionizing radiation evaluations, at such facilities. Requires medical examinations of employees at such DOE nuclear facilities. Requires all such employees to be given baseline medical examinations in accordance with guidelines developed by the Health Advisory Committee, and subsequent examinations, as recommended by the Committee, for their lifetime. Requires, where appropriate, such examinations for family members determined to be at high risk of disease because of an employee's exposure at the… 2025-08-26T17:27:49Z  
101-hr-3517 101 hr 3517 Disaster Relief Employment Assistance Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-10-24 1989-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 43 Disaster Relief Employment Assistance Act of 1989 - Amends the Job Training Partnership Act to provide emergency disaster relief employment assistance for the reconstruction of areas affected by natural disasters. 2025-08-26T17:28:02Z  
101-hr-3501 101 hr 3501 State Employment Security Services Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-10-19 1989-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] OH D P000170 23 State Employment Security Services Act of 1989 - Amends the Social Security Act to revise provisions relating to State unemployment insurance accounts. Provides that, of amounts appropriated for credit to the Employment Security Administration Account (ESAA) for specified fiscal years, at least 90 percent shall be paid to States, two-thirds of which shall be for unemployment compensation law administration and one-third for public employment offices. Provides that not more than ten percent of such amounts may be used by the Department of Labor for its functions under specified laws relating to unemployment taxes and compensation and the U.S. Employment Service. Revises formulas for transfers of funds to the extended unemployment compensation account. Guarantees each State a minimum of the higher of 80 percent of Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) contributions by the State's employers to the ESAA or the State's 1986 allocation compounded for increases in the total funds in the ESAA. Revises eligibility criteria to require the State Governor to develop a comprehensive annual employment security plan describing the delivery of unemployment insurance and employment services, including coordination of specified programs and collection and dissemination of labor market information. Amends the Wagner-Peyser Act to add to the duties of the U.S. Employment Service: (1) developing and disseminating information about assessment and testing tools; and (2) serving as a central repository for research and a clearinghouse on State program activities. Revises provisions relating to allotments to States, authorized uses of such funds, and State plan requirements. Establishes a demonstration project under which the Secretary of Labor shall permit an eligible State to impose its own unemployment administrative taxes and provide for increased FUTA offset credits for employers in the State as a means of obtaining funding for the administration of its unemployment compensation laws and the establishment and maintenance of public e… 2025-08-26T17:25:45Z  
101-hr-3451 101 hr 3451 To amend the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 to prescribe conditions of disclosure of information acquired from polygraph tests. Labor and Employment 1989-10-12 1989-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Bartlett, Steve [R-TX-3] TX R B000204 3 Amends the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 to prescribe certain conditions for disclosure of information acquired from polygraph tests in connection with the licensing and disciplining of polygraph examiners. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hconres-212 101 hconres 212 To recognize the 75th Anniversary of the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) Health Center. Labor and Employment 1989-10-11 1989-10-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 1 Recognizes the historic significance of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) Health Center, the first union health center, on its 75th anniversary. Commends the ILGWU for establishing and maintaining the Center. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hr-3445 101 hr 3445 Maternity Leave Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-10-11 1989-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] MN D P000215 3 Maternity Leave Act of 1989 - Title I: General Requirements for Maternity Leave - Entitles eligible employees to ten workweeks of unpaid leave during any 24-month period because of adoption placement of a child with them. Entitles an eligible female employee to such workweeks of leave during such period because of the birth of a child to her. Requires that: (1) all accrued sick, vacation, or other paid leave be exhausted before such unpaid leave is provided; (2) the ten-week period of unpaid leave be reduced by the amount of paid leave substituted; (3) unpaid leave be taken in consecutive workweeks; and (4) notification be given of employee intent to use such leave and to return to work from it. Entitles employees who take such leave to be restored, upon return, to their former positions, under specified conditions, and with exceptions for certain highly compensated employees. Requires employers to continue health plan coverage for employees during such leave. Reduces by the length of leave certain continuation coverage for employees who fail to return to work after taking it. Provides: (1) that this Act does not diminish more protective existing maternity leave rights under a collective bargaining agreement or employment benefit plan or program; and (2) that employee rights under this Act may not be diminished by any less protective agreement, program, or plan. Provides that this Act shall not preempt any State or local law requiring employers to offer more extensive maternity leave. Provides that employer compliance with this Act shall not violate title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978. Title II: Enforcement - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) to assess a civil penalty of up to $10,000 against any employer who violates this Act, taking account of the previous record of compliance and the gravity of the violation. Authorizes the Secretary to bring certain injunctive actions in U.S. district courts to restrain violations of this Ac… 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-hr-3413 101 hr 3413 Coal Industry Health Benefit Stabilization Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-10-05 1989-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] VA D B000657 28 Coal Industry Health Benefit Stabilization Act of 1989 - Authorizes the transfer of surplus assets from a coal industry pension plan to a coal industry health benefits plan, under specified conditions, without certain adverse effects in tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code. Obliges specified employers to continue to contribute to multiemployer coal industry health benefits plans. Provides that nothing in this Act shall diminish or adversely affect any cause of action of such a plan, or its board of trustees, against an employer for contributions based on a collective bargaining agreement between the employer and a labor organization which is a settlor of the plan. Directs the United Mine Workers of America and the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association to report by February 1, 1994, on the effect of this Act on the delivery of retiree health benefits in the bituminous coal industry. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-s-1708 101 s 1708 Coal Industry Health Benefit Stabilization Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-09-29 1989-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] WV D R000361 5 Coal Industry Health Benefit Stabilization Act of 1989 - Authorizes the transfer of surplus assets from a coal industry pension plan to a coal industry health benefits plan, under specified conditions, without certain adverse effects in tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code. Obliges specified employers to continue to contribute to multiemployer coal industry health benefits plans. Provides that nothing in this Act shall diminish or adversely affect any cause of action of such a plan, or its board of trustees, against an employer for contributions based on a collective bargaining agreement between the employer and a labor organization which is a settlor of the plan. Directs the United Mine Workers of America and the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association to report by February 1, 1994, on the effect of this Act on the delivery of retiree health benefits in the bituminous coal industry. 2025-08-26T17:24:18Z  
101-sjres-211 101 sjres 211 A joint resolution to designate January 31st as "National Payroll Practitioner Appreciation Day". Labor and Employment 1989-09-29 1989-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Designates January 31, 1990, as National Payroll Practitioner Appreciation Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-hr-3368 101 hr 3368 Employee Health and Safety Whistleblower Protection Act Labor and Employment 1989-09-28 1989-12-14 Executive Comment Requested from Mine Safety + Health Admin. House Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] MI D F000270 45 Employee Health and Safety Whistleblower Protection Act - Sets forth uniform Federal procedures to protect employees, former employees, and applicants for employment who engage in whistleblowing with respect to employer activities which endanger employee or public health and safety. Prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against any employee who: (1) discloses (or demonstrates an intent to disclose) an activity, policy, or practice that the employee believes is a violation of Federal health or safety law; (2) initiates, assists, or participates (or demonstrates an intent to do so in a proceeding with respect to an activity, policy, or practice that the employee believes is a violation of Federal health or safety law, or with respect to consideration of enactment, adoption, promulgation, issuance, or amendment of such a law, or with respect to administration or enforcement of such a law or of this Act; or (3) refuses to participate in an activity, policy, or practice that violates Federal health or safety law or that the employee reasonably believes poses a bona fide danger to the health or safety of the employee, other employees, or the public (and the employee promptly reported such danger to a representative of the employer). Voids as contrary to public policy any waiver or modification of employee rights under this Act, except under certain settlements or dispute resolutions. Makes this Act inapplicable to employees who, acting without consent from the employer, deliberately cause a violation of Federal laws. Sets forth procedures for remedy of violations under this Act. Provides that the statute of limitations for filing a complaint pursuant to this Act or an existing Federal whistleblower protection law shall be 180 days after the later of the date: (1) an alleged violation occurs; (2) the discharge or other discrimination has taken effect; or (3) the employee first learns or reasonably should have learned of the violation. Provides for filing complaints with the Secretary of Labor (the Sec… 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
101-s-1677 101 s 1677 A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983 to provide a 3-year extension of the transfer of revenues attributable to taxation of tier 2 benefits to the Railroad Retirement Account. Labor and Employment 1989-09-27 1989-09-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 1 Amends the Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983 to extend for three years provisions for the transfer of tier 2 railroad retirement benefit taxation revenues from the general fund of the Treasury to the Railroad Retirement Account. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
101-sconres-72 101 sconres 72 A concurrent resolution to recognize the historic significance of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) Health Center, on the 75th anniversary of the Center, and to commend the ILGWU for establishing and maintaining the Center. Labor and Employment 1989-09-25 1989-11-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 0 Recognizes the historic significance of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) Health Center, the first union health center, on its 75th anniversary. Commends the ILGWU for establishing and maintaining the Center. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hr-3306 101 hr 3306 Pension Reform Act of 1989 Labor and Employment 1989-09-20 1989-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] CT D K000118 12 Pension Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) with respect to pension integration, participation, and vesting requirements. Sets forth a special rule for coverage of collectively bargained plans. Provides for studies relating to cost-of-living adjustments and pension portability. Provides for the continued availability of remedies relating to rights of spouses to accrued benefits under pension plans under divorce case domestic relations orders entered before 1985. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  

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