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103-s-2567 103 s 2567 Commercial Aviation Fuel Tax Exemption Extension Act Taxation 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 2 Commercial Aviation Fuel Tax Exemption Extension Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the fuel tax exemption for commercial aviation until September 30, 1998. 2025-08-26T13:52:22Z  
103-s-2568 103 s 2568 Public Land Emancipation and Management Improvement Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] WY R W000092 0 Public Land Emancipation and Management Improvement Act - Vests all U.S. interests in real property in the State in which such property is located, subject only to specified limitations and any valid existing rights, effective January 1, 1998. Excludes from the definition of "real property" under this Act: (1) any lands or interests therein owned by the United States as of such date within the exterior boundaries of any unit of the National Park Service (NPS lands) which the United States holds title to in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe, a member thereof, or an individual allottee (Indian lands) and which the Governor of the State in which such lands are located does not wish to have transferred, as identified in writing to the President prior to such date as not subject to transfer (unwanted lands); and (2) such lands as the President identifies for continued Federal retention, except that the total of all lands identified, when combined with any other U.S. lands (excluding Indian lands and unwanted lands), may not exceed 20 percent of the total acreage within any given State. Directs the President, by January 1, 1997, to prepare a comprehensive inventory of all real property owned by the Federal Government within each of the States and transmit such list to each Governor, accompanied by an identification of NPS and Indian lands or which have been identified for continued Federal retention. Authorizes each Governor to bring an action in any Federal district court within the State to modify the list if the real property identified for continued Federal retention exceeds 20 percent of the total acreage within the State. Limits review to whether the acreage exceeds 20 percent (and if the court concludes that it does, the court shall exclude such acreage as necessary to reduce the total to no more than 20 percent). Specifies that the acreage to be excluded shall be based solely on a priority list furnished by the Governor and that the list shall be final and not subject to review or m… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
103-s-2569 103 s 2569 High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 1 High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act - Prohibits the United States from entering into any international agreement with respect to fisheries, marine resources, the use of the high seas, or trade in fish or fish products that would prevent full implementation of the global moratorium on large-scale driftnet fishing on the high seas, as such moratorium is expressed in a certain United Nations (U.N.) resolution. Directs the Secretary of State to seek to enhance the implementation and effectiveness of U.N. resolutions and decisions regarding the moratorium on large-scale driftnet fishing on the high seas through appropriate international agreements and organizations. Requires the President to utilize appropriate assets of the Federal government to detect, monitor, and prevent violations of such U.N. moratoriums. 2025-08-26T13:51:32Z  
103-sres-288 103 sres 288 A resolution to request that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw proposed regulations concerning rights-of-way granted under section 2477 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 4 Requests that the Secretary of the Interior: (1) immediately withdraw a proposed rule regarding rights-of-way across lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and (2) reissue such proposed rule for public review and comment only after consulting with specified congressional committees and after revising such proposed rule to adequately reflect and comply with all pertinent laws, executive orders, rules, and historical and legal precedent. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
103-sres-289 103 sres 289 A resolution to authorize the President of the Senate to administer the oath of office to the Honorable Fred Thompson of Tennessee. Congress 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15466-15467) Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Authorizes the President of the Senate to administer the oath of office to the Honorable Fred Thompson of Tennessee on December 9, 1994. 2021-06-02T20:16:00Z  
103-sres-290 103 sres 290 A resolution appointing a committee to notify the President concerning the proposed adjournment of the session. Congress 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Provides for a committee of Senators to join a similar committee of the House of Representatives to notify the President that the two Houses have completed their business and are ready to adjourn. 2021-06-02T20:16:00Z  
103-sres-291 103 sres 291 A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. Congress 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Thanks the Honorable Al Gore, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, for the manner in which he has presided over the Senate during the second session of the 103d Congress. 2021-06-02T20:16:00Z  
103-sres-292 103 sres 292 A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the President pro tempore for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. Congress 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Thanks the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, President pro tempore, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 103d Congress. 2021-06-02T20:16:01Z  
103-sres-293 103 sres 293 A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Majority Leader. Congress 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Thanks the Honorable George J. Mitchell, Senate Majority Leader, for his exemplary leadership during the second session of the 103d Congress. 2021-06-02T20:16:01Z  
103-sres-294 103 sres 294 A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Republican Leader. Congress 1994-12-01 1994-12-01 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Thanks the Honorable Robert Dole, Senate Republican leader, for his exemplary leadership during the second session of the 103d Congress. 2021-06-02T20:16:01Z  
103-s-2563 103 s 2563 A bill for the relief of land grantors in Henderson, Union, and Webster Counties, Kentucky, and their heirs. Private Legislation 1994-11-30 1994-11-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a sum to be specified in full satisfaction of all claims by certain individuals (or their heirs) who were the former owners of properties in Henderson, Union, and Webster Counties, Kentucky, which were condemned or otherwise procured by the Government to provide for a military training camp. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-s-2564 103 s 2564 A bill to delay the required implementation date for enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance programs under the Clean Air Act and to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reissue the regulations relating to the programs, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1994-11-30 1994-11-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] NH R G000445 0 Provides that States will not be required to implement enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance programs under the Clean Air Act prior to March 1, 1996. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to immediately rescind regulations relating to the operation of such programs on a centralized basis and issue new regulations to allow the operation of such programs on a centralized or decentralized basis at the option of each State. Prohibits, until the Administrator carries out such requirements, the imposition of sanctions for failures by States to implement such programs or specified adverse actions against States by the Administrator or the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Requires the Administrator to: (1) deem that emissions reductions calculated by States for inspection and maintenance under State implementation plans would be achieved as if the planned program had been implemented; or (2) consider the operation of the program on a decentralized basis as equivalent to operation on a centralized basis if the State demonstrates that such equivalency is reasonable. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
103-s-2565 103 s 2565 Court Reporter Fair Labor Standards Act of 1994 Labor and Employment 1994-11-30 1994-11-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 1 Court Reporter Fair Labor Standards Act of 1994 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow an exemption from certain Federal wage and hour requirements for State and local official court reporters while they are performing transcription duties for a private party outside of normal working hours, provided there is an understanding between the court reporters and their State or local court employer. 2025-08-26T13:51:30Z  
103-s-2566 103 s 2566 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore State control over the allocation and granting of water rights and FERC control over the licensing of hydroelectric projects, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1994-11-30 1994-11-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] WY R W000092 0 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the authority of each State to allocate quantities of water within its jurisdiction from being superseded, abrogated, or otherwise impaired. (Currently, it is the policy of the Congress that such authority not be superseded, abrogated, or impaired.) Provides that nothing in such Act authorizes: (1) the regulation of quantities of water or impairs or affects any State authority with respect to the allocation of water; (2) an action that affects any water right established by a State law, an interstate water compact, or a Supreme Court decree; and (3) an action with respect to other matters, including aesthetics not directly related to water quality. Declares that discharges into navigable waters will comply with narrative and numeric water quality criteria based on designated uses adopted in water quality standards. Prohibits State certifications with respect to discharges from regulating water use or quantities. Revises existing State authorities to incorporate the amendments made by this Act. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
103-sres-286 103 sres 286 A resolution to refer S. 2563 entitled, "A bill for the relief of land grantors in Henderson, Union and Webster counties, Kentucky, and their heirs," to the Chief Judge of the United States Claims Court for a report thereon. Private Legislation 1994-11-30 1994-11-30 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Refers S. 2563, a bill for the relief of certain land grantors, to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sres-287 103 sres 287 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding regulation of mercury hazardous waste, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1994-11-30 1994-11-30 Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] MN D W000288 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Environmental Protection Agency should not exempt mercury hazardous wastes from hazardous waste regulation but should adopt waste management policies and rules that seek to minimize all releases of mercury into the environment while encouraging the recycling of mercury-containing fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing devices. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
103-hconres-318 103 hconres 318 Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to the slaughter of Greek civilians in Kalavryta, Greece, during the Second World War. International Affairs 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] NJ D P000034 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the victims of the slaughter of Greek civilians in Kalavryta, Greece, during World War II should be honored and remembered and that the United States should renew its commitment to ending tyranny and bigotry. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-319 103 hconres 319 To express the sense of Congress regarding regulation of mercury hazardous waste, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1994-11-29 1994-12-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] MN D S000005 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency should not exempt mercury hazardous wastes from hazardous waste regulation but should adopt waste management policies and rules that seek to minimize all releases of mercury into the environment while encouraging the recycling of mercury-containing fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing devices. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hjres-429 103 hjres 429 Designating May 26 through 29, 1995, as "Peruvian Institutions in the United States of America Week". Arts, Culture, Religion 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] IL D G000535 0 Designates May 26 through 29, 1995, as Peruvian Institutions in the United States of America Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hr-5291 103 hr 5291 National Policies Toward Gambling Review Act of 1994 Sports and Recreation 1994-11-29 1994-12-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs. House Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29] NY D L000556 0 National Policies Toward Gambling Review Act of 1994 - Establishes a Commission on the Review of National Policies Toward Gambling to conduct a comprehensive legal and factual study of: (1) gambling activities in the United States; (2) their social and economic impact; and (3) existing Federal, State, and local policy and practices with respect to legal prohibition and taxation of such activities, particularly the relationship between the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and State and local laws. 2025-08-26T13:48:51Z  
103-hr-5292 103 hr 5292 To amend the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 to extend the deadline for the submission of nominations for the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Armed Forces and National Security 1994-11-29 1994-12-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9] CA D D000222 0 Amends the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 to extend the deadline for the submission of nominations for the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
103-hr-5293 103 hr 5293 Congressional Travel Reform Act Congress 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] WI D B000177 0 Congressional Travel Reform Act - Requires that travel awards that accrue by reason of official travel of a Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives be used only with respect to official travel. 2025-08-26T13:51:27Z  
103-hr-5294 103 hr 5294 Subsidy Termination for Overdue Payments Act of 1994 Families 1994-11-29 1994-12-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] FL R B000463 0 Subsidy Termination for Overdue Payments Act of 1994 - Prohibits any Federal agency or instrumentality from providing financial assistance to an applicant unless the applicant certifies that he or she is not more than 60 days delinquent in the payment of any child support obligation imposed by a court or an order of a State administrative process, or if so delinquent, is in compliance with a plan or agreement with the person to whom the payment is to be made, or with a State providing support collection services to that person. Requires each Federal agency or instrumentality providing financial assistance to prescribe regulations to comply with this Act. 2025-08-26T13:51:05Z  
103-hr-5295 103 hr 5295 To provide for the withholding of contributions to certain organizations that assist Iraq, Iran, Libya, and Cuba. International Affairs 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs. House Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] FL R D000299 0 Requires the President to withhold assessed and voluntary contributions of the United States to any international financial institution that furnishes assistance to Iraq, Iran, Libya, or Cuba. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
103-hr-5296 103 hr 5296 To oppose Cuba's admission as a member of international financial institutions. International Affairs 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs. House Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] FL R D000299 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors to international financial institutions to oppose the admission of Cuba as a member of such institutions until Cuba holds free and fair internationally-supervised elections and commits to compensate U.S. persons for property expropriated in Cuba. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
103-hr-5297 103 hr 5297 To deny visas to aliens involved with the foreign expropriation of property of United States persons. Immigration 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] FL R D000299 0 Denies a visa to an alien who has been involved in the foreign expropriation of property of any U.S. person. 2021-06-02T20:14:19Z  
103-hr-5298 103 hr 5298 To prohibit the importation into the United States of sugar from countries that import sugar from Cuba. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1994-11-29 1994-12-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] FL R D000299 0 Prohibits the importation into the customs territory of the United States of any sugars, syrups, and molasses that are the product of a country that has imported Cuban sugar, syrups, or molasses. Declares that such prohibition shall cease to apply to such a country if it certifies to the President that it will not import Cuban sugar, syrups, or molasses until free and fair elections are held in Cuba, conducted under the supervision of internationally recognized observers. Authorizes the President to reallocate to other countries the quota of sugars, syrups, and molasses allocated to such a country during the period in which a prohibition is in effect. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hr-5299 103 hr 5299 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phase out the tax subsidies for alcohol fuels involving alcohol produced from feedstocks eligible to receive Federal agricultural subsidies. Taxation 1994-11-29 1994-11-30 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341) House Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] NJ R F000349 6 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to phase out the tax subsidies for alcohol fuels produced from feedstocks which are eligible to receive Federal agricultural subsidies. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish the Dredging Material Account in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. Transfers 50 percent of the amounts received from increased tax liabilities under this Act to such Account. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hr-5300 103 hr 5300 Affordable Health Care Now Act of 1994 Health 1994-11-29 1994-12-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Improved Access to Affordable Health Care Subtitle A: Increased Availability and Continuity of Health Coverage for Individuals and Their Families Subtitle B: Reform of Health Insurance Subtitle C: Preemption Subtitle D: Health Deduction Fairness Subtitle E: Improved Access to Community Health Services Subtitle F: Improved Access to Rural Health Services Subtitle G: Assistance in Enrolling Uninsured Children in Health Insurance Subtitle H: Medicaid Reform Subtitle I: Remedies and Enforcement with Respect to Group Health Plans Subtitle J: Delivery of Health Care Services to Illegal Immigrants Title II: Health Care Cost Containment and Quality Enhancement Subtitle A: Medical Malpractice Liability Reform Subtitle B: Administrative Cost Savings and Fair Health Information Practices Subtitle C: Deduction for Cost of Catastrophic Health Plan; Medical Savings Accounts Subtitle D: Anti-Fraud Subtitle E: Increased Medicare Beneficiary Choice; Additional Medicare Reforms Subtitle F: Health Care Antitrust Improvements Subtitle G: Encouraging Enforcement Activities of Medical Self-Regulatory Entities Subtitle H: Reform of Clinical Laboratory Requirements for Simple Tests Subtitle I: Miscellaneous Provisions Title II: Long-Term Care Subtitle A: Tax Treatment of Long-Term Care Insurance Subtitle B: Establishment of Federal Standards for Long-Term Care Insurance Subtitle C: Protection of Assets Under Medicaid Through Use of Qualified Long-term Care Insurance Subtitle D: Studies Subtitle E: Volunteer Service Credit Demonstration … 2025-08-26T13:51:12Z  
103-hr-5301 103 hr 5301 Illegal Alien Credit Denial Act Taxation 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7] LA D H000390 0 Illegal Alien Credit Denial Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make illegal aliens ineligible for the earned income credit. Requires the verification of taxpayer identification numbers of the taxpayer and qualifying children on returns claiming such credit. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish expedited procedures on the verification and issuance of such identification numbers. 2025-08-26T13:51:32Z  
103-hr-5302 103 hr 5302 Health Insurance Equity Act of 1994 Health 1994-11-29 1994-12-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. House Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7] LA D H000390 0 Health Insurance Equity Act of 1994 - Amends the Social Security Act to add a new title XXI (Standards for Health Coverage) prohibiting discrimination in health insurance coverage, benefits, and premiums based on health status or claims experience, except with regard to certain preexisting conditions. Limits the conditions under which an insurer may refuse to renew the coverage of individuals or small employers. Authorizes appropriations for State enforcement programs. 2025-08-26T13:50:35Z  
103-hr-5303 103 hr 5303 To make technical corrections in the Satellite Home Viewer Act of 1994. Commerce 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] NJ D H000930 0 Makes technical corrections to the Satellite Home Viewer Act of 1994. 2021-06-02T20:14:20Z  
103-hr-5304 103 hr 5304 To amend the Clean Air Act to modify provisions relating to the redesignation of areas and motor vehicle inspection and maintenance programs, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4] PA D K000270 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to provide that if a State Governor submits a redesignation of an area from nonattainment to attainment and such designation is based upon attainment of the relevant national ambient air quality standard for three consecutive years, such redesignation shall become effective immediately upon receipt by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Requires the Office of Technology Assessment to study methods for implementing enhanced inspection and maintenance programs. Includes within such study an evaluation of the cost effectiveness of such methods. Directs the Administrator to republish the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance guidance document and incorporate the study's findings. Grants States one year from the study's publication date to submit or revise implementation plans with respect to the enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hr-5305 103 hr 5305 To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to air carrier safety. Transportation and Public Works 1994-11-29 1994-11-30 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2355-2356) House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 0 Amends Federal law to apply certain minimum safety standards uniformly to all air carrier operations, regardless of the seating or payload capacity of the aircraft involved. Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe alternative safety standards for the operation of aircraft of a type: (1) approved for transportation of no more than nine passengers (exclusive of flight crew); (2) approved for transportation of no more than 30 passengers (exclusive of flight crew), if such aircraft is not used for scheduled air transportation; and (3) designed for transportation of no more than 19 passengers (exclusive of flight crew) for which application for design approval was made before February 17, 1987. States that alternative standards of the third kind may be prescribed only for specific areas found necessary because the aircraft's approved design makes compliance with one or more of the uniform standards impossible. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hr-5306 103 hr 5306 Tax Rate Reduction Act of 1994 Taxation 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] NJ R S000097 11 Tax Rate Reduction Act of 1994 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the highest income tax rate for individuals, lower the highest taxable income threshold, and reduce individual income tax rates from 1995 until 1998. Repeals the overall limitation on itemized deductions and the phaseout of personal exemptions. 2025-08-26T13:49:40Z  
103-hr-5307 103 hr 5307 To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to photographing, recording, and broadcasting court proceedings. Law 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9] NY D S000148 0 Amends the Federal judicial code to: (1) direct the Judicial Conference to authorize an experimental program in which the presiding judge of a court of the United States may, in his or her discretion, permit photographic or electronic media coverage of criminal court proceedings, including trials (requires that at least 15 Federal judicial districts participate in the experimental program); and (2) authorize any presiding judge to permit such coverage of civil court proceedings, including trials. Authorizes the court in any case to refuse, limit, or terminate such coverage in the interests of justice to protect the rights of the parties and the dignity of the court, or to assure the fair administration of justice. Prohibits any changes in the scheduling, form, or procedure of any court proceeding by virtue of this Act for the benefit of the media in providing such coverage. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) requests for permission to use media coverage; (2) prohibited coverage; (3) equipment and personnel; (4) pooled coverage; and (5) other photographing, recording, or broadcasting. Provides for the creation of a committee to evaluate whether photographic or electronic media coverage of criminal court proceedings should be permitted after June 30, 1998, or whether such coverage so disrupts or interferes with the fairness of criminal court proceedings as to justify its prohibition. Directs: (1) the committee to evaluate, analyze, and monitor the effect of media coverage of criminal court proceedings on the administration of justice and make recommendations to the Congress and the Judicial Conference; (2) the Federal Judicial Center to cooperate with the committee in connection with the review of the impact of such coverage; and (3) the Judicial Conference to promulgate appropriate rules to carry out this Act after affording all interested persons, agencies, and institutions an opportunity to review and comment thereon. Terminates the experimental program on June 30, 1998, unless the Judicial Conference exte… 2021-06-02T20:14:20Z  
103-hr-5308 103 hr 5308 Social Security Payment Equity Act of 1994 Social Welfare 1994-11-29 1994-12-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. House Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7] MI R S000597 0 Social Security Payment Equity Act of 1994 - Amends title II (Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) to set limits on payment of OASDI benefits during any year, based on the work record of an individual with higher levels of income for such year, if total payments of such benefits have exceeded prior contributions plus interest. Specifies schedules of benefit reductions from ten percent to 100 percent for single and for married individuals. Requires the Commissioner of Social Security to provide annual social security account statements to eligible individuals with respect to such benefit limitations. Adjusts the gradual increase in retirement age from 65 to 68 so as to commence with calendar year 1996 and reach age 68 for those who would attain age 65 in or after calendar year 2031. 2025-08-26T13:51:46Z  
103-hr-5309 103 hr 5309 To amend the Central Valley Project Improvement Act to prohibit the restoration of certain flows in the San Joaquin River. Water Resources Development 1994-11-29 1994-12-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] CA R T000188 0 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from making releases for the restoration of flows between Gravelly Ford and the Mendota Pool on the San Joaquin River as a measure to implement the Central Valley Project Improvement Act without a specific Act of Congress authorizing such releases. Repeals provisions of such Act directing the Secretary to develop a comprehensive plan to address fish, wildlife, and habitat concerns on the San Joaquin River. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
103-hr-5310 103 hr 5310 To eliminate Segregationist language from the Second Morrill Act. Agriculture and Food 1994-11-29 1994-11-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations and Nutrition. House Rep. Washington, Craig A. [D-TX-18] TX D W000177 0 Eliminates racially segregationist language in the Second Morrill Act, which relates to land-grant colleges and institutions. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
103-hres-585 103 hres 585 Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office to the gentleman from Oklahoma, Mr. Steve Largent. Congress 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 Authorizes and directs the Speaker to administer the oath of office to Mr. Steve Largent from Oklahoma. Directs that the question of the final right of Mr. Largent to a seat in the 103rd Congress be referred to the Committee on House Administration. 2021-06-02T19:16:37Z  
103-hres-586 103 hres 586 That Members of the House express their profound thanks and appreciation to the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives for the very fair and impartial manner with which he has presided over our deliberations and performed the arduous duties of the chair during his tenure as Speaker. Congress 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 Thanks the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the manner in which he has presided over the House. 2021-06-02T19:16:37Z  
103-hres-587 103 hres 587 Concerning the profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Dean A. Gallo, a Representative from the State of New Jersey. Congress 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] NJ R R000465 0 Expresses sorrow at the death of the Honorable Dean A. Gallo, a Representative from New Jersey. 2021-06-02T19:16:37Z  
103-hres-588 103 hres 588 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for transition salary continuation for certain committee staff. Congress 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred jointly to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] CA D M000794 0 Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to direct the Clerk of the House to notify the Committee on House Administration of the name of each displaced staff member (i.e., an individual employed by a committee or subcommittee for at least 183 days whose service as a House employee is terminated solely and directly as a result of a change in the political party of the chairman or ranking minority member of a committee). Directs that each displaced staff member continue to be paid for a period not to exceed 60 days following the staff member's date of termination or until the staff member becomes otherwise gainfully employed. Specifies that a statement in writing by any such employee that he or she was not gainfully employed during the period for which payment is claimed shall be accepted as prima facie evidence that he or she was not so employed. Makes funds necessary to carry out this Act available from the contingent fund of the House. 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z  
103-hres-589 103 hres 589 To express my deep appreciation and gratitude to my current and former staff members for their loyalty, support and dedication to the Congress and the residents of the 20th and 22nd Congressional Districts of Pennsylvania during my 18 years as a member of the United States House of Representatives. Congress 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20] PA D M001088 0 Expresses appreciation to specified current and former staff members for their dedication to the Congress and to the residents of the 20th and 22nd congressional districts of Pennsylvania. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
103-s-2556 103 s 2556 A bill to provide for the portability of validly executed advance directives, to provide patients with a better understanding of their health care choices, and to promote study of the quality of care for the gravely or terminally ill or injured, and for other purposes. Health 1994-10-08 1994-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 0 Provides for the portability among States of validly executed advance directives under Medicare and Medicaid provisions of the Social Security Act. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require written policies and procedures of service providers to provide for effective communication with individuals regarding relevant aspects of health care decisions affecting such individual, including obtaining informed consent, individual prognosis and treatment decisions, and the formulation of advance directives. Requires a report to the Congress on a study of issues relating to care at the end of life, including how to determine the application of medically necessary or appropriate care for gravely or terminally ill or injured persons. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
103-s-2557 103 s 2557 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the 80-percent limitation on the deductible portion of meal expenses. Taxation 1994-10-08 1994-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] WY R S000429 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the deductibility of meal and entertainment expenses and items to allow a deduction of 80 percent of the amount of such expenses, or 50 percent of the amount of such items. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
103-s-2558 103 s 2558 World War II Home Front Commemorative Act Armed Forces and National Security 1994-10-08 1994-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 0 World War II Home Front Commemorative Act - Authorizes the World War II Home Front Council to reissue the World War II "E" Award for Excellence in Industrial Production to individuals, firms, and businesses to which they were originally awarded in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II. Directs the Council to: (1) establish the "Excellence in Production Award Account" to receive all proceeds derived from its activities to commemorate Home Front efforts; (2) implement Home Front education and commemoration programs; (3) establish a volunteer advisory committee; and (4) submit semi-annual status reports to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:49:40Z  
103-s-2559 103 s 2559 A bill relating to implementation of Oil Pollution Act with respect to animal fats and vegetable oils. Environmental Protection 1994-10-08 1994-12-01 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15423) Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 2 Requires Federal agencies, in implementing the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, to differentiate between animal fats or oils of vegetable origin and other oils, including petroleum oils, on the basis of their physical, chemical, biological, and other properties and their environmental effects. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-s-2560 103 s 2560 A bill to allow the collection and payment of funds following the completion of cooperative work involving the protection, management, and improvement of the National Forest System, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-10-08 1994-12-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 3 Amends Federal law with respect to nonprofit group donations to the National Forest System to permit the Forest Service to fund a project with appropriated moneys provided the nonprofit has a written Forest Service reimbursement agreement. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish written rules for contribution acceptance. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
103-s-2561 103 s 2561 Housing Programs Extension Act of 1994 Housing and Community Development 1994-10-08 1994-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] MO R B000611 0 Housing Programs Extension Act of 1994 - Authorizes section 8 housing contract extensions and related displaced tenant assistance. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to extend funding for the low-income housing preservation and ownership program. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority to use rental assistance amounts for flexible subsidies. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to extend authority for housing counseling programs. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to extend set-asides for reconstruction of public housing for disabled families. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend rural housing set asides for: (1) underserved areas; and (2) rental housing funds for nonprofit entities. Makes rural multifamily rental housing loan authority permanent. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to extend authority for the multifamily mortgage risk-sharing pilot program. Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to extend community development block grant set-asides for colonias. 2025-08-26T13:50:48Z  
103-s-2562 103 s 2562 Presidential Succession Clarification Act Government Operations and Politics 1994-10-08 1994-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 0 Presidential Succession Clarification Act - Declares that for purposes of the 20th Amendment of the Constitution (with respect to presidential and vice presidential succession) a candidate for whom a majority of electors have cast their votes for President or Vice President shall be deemed to be "President- elect" or "Vice President-elect" from the time that the votes are cast, whether or not the candidate is living at the time the votes are counted in the Congress. Provides that if: (1) a major party candidate for the office of the President dies 14 or fewer days prior to the date specified for the appointment of electors of the President and Vice President, the electors shall be appointed in each State 14 days after the candidate's death; or (2) a leading candidate for the office of President dies 14 or fewer days prior to the date specified for the meeting of electors, the electors shall meet and give their votes 14 days after such candidate's death. Authorizes the House of Representatives, in the case of the death of any candidate from whom the House may choose a President after the right of choice has devolved upon them, to consider the designated running mate of the deceased candidate as the candidate's replacement for purposes of choosing a President. Permits the Senate, in the case of the death of any candidate from whom the Senate may choose the Vice President, to consider a candidate designated by the deceased candidate's political party as the candidate's replacement for purposes of choosing a Vice President. 2025-08-26T13:52:08Z  
103-sres-284 103 sres 284 A resolution increasing the efficiency of the deportation process and the removal of deportable aliens. Immigration 1994-10-08 1994-10-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15026) Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Attorney General should consider implementing pilot projects to increase the efficiency of the deportation process by assuring alien orientation and representation; and (2) this resolution should not be construed as creating a right of representation at Government expense. 2021-06-02T20:15:59Z  
103-sres-285 103 sres 285 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning phasing in implementation of Forest Management Plans by the Department of Agriculture. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-10-08 1994-10-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15030-15031) Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 8 Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to forest management plan implementation, including that the Secretary of Agriculture recognize the multiple uses of national forests. 2021-06-02T20:15:59Z  
103-hconres-313 103 hconres 313 Providing for a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 21. Congress 1994-10-07 1994-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] CA R T000188 0 Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 21 (designating certain lands in the California desert as wilderness and establishing the Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Mojave National Parks). 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
103-hconres-314 103 hconres 314 Providing for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to Representative Jamie L. Whitten. Congress 1994-10-07 1994-10-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] MS D M000865 0 Provides for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to Representative Jamie L. Whitten as a House document. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
103-hconres-315 103 hconres 315 Providing an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Congress 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14788) House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from October 7 until November 29, 1994, and a recess or adjournment of the Senate on any day from October 7 through 14 until November 30, 1994. Provides for an adjournment sine die of the House on November 29, 1994, and of the Senate on December 1, 1994. 2021-06-02T19:14:12Z  
103-hconres-316 103 hconres 316 Declaring the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of racial quotas and statistics in connection with death penalty cases. Crime and Law Enforcement 1994-10-07 1994-10-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] CT R F000348 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that racial quotas and statistics should not be used to determine whether or not to impose the death penalty. 2021-06-02T19:14:12Z  
103-hconres-317 103 hconres 317 To express the sense of Congress that the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce must take all appropriate and necessary steps to eliminate, through international agreements or otherwise, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain or prevent U.S. flag vessels from fair and equitable participation in the transportation of motor vehicles into the United States. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1994-10-07 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment. House Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] IL D L000342 1 Urges the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Commerce to take appropriate steps to: (1) eliminate, through international agreements, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain U.S.-flag carriers from equitable participation in the ocean transportation of imported motor vehicles into the United States from countries that export more than 50,000 motor vehicles to the United States; (2) increase the number of U.S.-flag vessels owned by U.S. citizens that transport such vehicles in foreign commerce; and (3) report to the Congress on the steps taken and progress made. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hjres-425 103 hjres 425 Providing for the convening of the First Session of the One Hundred Fourth Congress. Congress 1994-10-07 1994-10-22 Became Public Law No: 103-395. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 0 Provides for the convening of the first session of the 104th Congress at noon on January 4, 1995. 2021-09-25T05:35:03Z  
103-hjres-426 103 hjres 426 Designating October 24, 1995, as "United Nations Day". International Affairs 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14] PA D C000846 0 Designates October 24, 1995, as United Nations Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hjres-427 103 hjres 427 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to disqualify from certain offices persons who have been convicted of a crime for which a penalty of imprisonment of 6 months or more may be imposed. Crime and Law Enforcement 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] CT R F000348 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that no person who has been convicted in any jurisdiction of a criminal offense for which a penalty of six months' imprisonment or more may be imposed shall hold office as President, Vice President, Senator, Representative, or as any popularly elected official of the district constituting the seat of government or of any other territory of the United States not in a State. 2021-06-02T19:18:00Z  
103-hjres-428 103 hjres 428 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the desecration of the American Flag. Government Operations and Politics 1994-10-07 1994-10-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2] VA D P000326 0 Constitutional Amendment - Empowers the Congress to enact and enforce laws prohibiting the desecration of the U.S. flag. 2021-06-02T19:18:00Z  
103-hr-5236 103 hr 5236 Opal Creek Forest Preserve Act of 1994 Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-10-07 1994-11-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. House Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5] OR D K000312 0 Opal Creek Forest Preserve Act of 1994 - Establishes the Opal Creek Forest Preserve consisting of Federal lands in the Willamette and Mt. Hood National Forests, Oregon. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prepare a Preserve management plan. Prohibits, with specified exceptions: (1) logging or other timber harvesting; (2) off road motorized travel; and (3) road construction and the use of specified existing roads. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire private lands within the Preserve. 2025-08-26T13:50:46Z  
103-hr-5237 103 hr 5237 To amend title 31, United States Code, to close appropriation accounts available for an indefinite period. Economics and Public Finance 1994-10-07 1994-10-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Santorum, Rick [R-PA-18] PA R S000059 0 Amends Federal monetary law to revise the guidelines for the closing of appropriation accounts available for indefinite periods. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
103-hr-5239 103 hr 5239 To amend the fishing endorsement issued to a vessel owned by Ronnie C. Fisheries, Inc. Private Legislation 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Management. House Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5] OR D K000312 0 Amends the fishing endorsement issued to a vessel owned by a specified corporation. 2021-06-02T20:14:06Z  
103-hr-5240 103 hr 5240 For the relief of Jose J. Aceves. Private Legislation 1994-10-07 1994-10-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34] CA D T000316 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to a named individual in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States arising out of unfounded and unsupported targeting, harassment, allegations, and criminal actions by the Federal Bureau of Investigation since July 1987. 2021-06-02T20:14:06Z  
103-hr-5241 103 hr 5241 To amend section 9147 of Public Law 102-396. Law 1994-10-07 1994-10-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3] WA D U000017 0 Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1993, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to transfer to North Bonneville, Washington, all rights and interest to certain municipal facilities, utilities, fixtures, equipment, and any remaining lands designated as open spaces or municipal lots not previously conveyed to the city, along with a school lot and related parcels and easements. Declares that such conveyances are intended to resolve all outstanding issues between the United States and the city. Requires the city to execute a release of all claims against the United States upon such transfer. Requires the Attorney General to dismiss any pending litigation in such regard upon execution of such release. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
103-hr-5242 103 hr 5242 To amend the Act commonly referred to as the "Johnson Act" to limit the authority of States to regulate gambling devices on vessels. Sports and Recreation 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine. House Rep. Schenk, Lynn [D-CA-49] CA D S000119 0 Amends the Johnson Act to provide that States may not regulate the possession or use of gambling equipment on vessels whose voyage consists of a segment: (1) that begins and ends in the same State; (2) that is part of a voyage to another State or to a foreign country; and (3) in which the vessel reaches the other State or foreign country within three days after leaving the State in which it begins. 2021-06-02T20:14:07Z  
103-hr-5243 103 hr 5243 Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 1994 Economics and Public Finance 1994-10-07 1994-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2] WV D W000654 6 Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for grants to public works facilities through FY 1997. Repeals a limitation on financial assistance for sewer and other waste disposal facilities. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) conduct projects to demonstrate methods of assisting isolated small businesses to access small business services provided by Federal, State, and local governments; and (2) establish three business outreach centers. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) an Office of Strategic Economic Development Planning and Policy within the Economic Development Administration; and (2) within such Office an Office of Economic Development Information. Establishes a Federal Coordinating Council for Economic Development to develop a Government-wide strategic plan for economic development. Authorizes appropriations. Requires applicants for economic development assistance to certify that a redevelopment area meets at least one criterion regarding per capita income, unemployment rates, job losses, population growth, employment declines, concentrations of low-income individuals, or outmigration. Voids designations of redevelopment areas made before this Act's enactment. Revises annual review provisions to permit assistance to a project only if the applicant has submitted an overall economic development plan or investment strategy to the Secretary for approval. Provides for approval of existing economic development plans and programs to the maximum extent practicable. Directs the Assistant Secretary for Economic Development to publish guidelines to expedite the processing of applications for assistance under this Act. Requires the Secretary to: (1) issue and implement regulations containing criteria and procedures to prioritize allocations of Federal assistance made under this Act so that the level of economic distress in an area is the primary factor in determining whether the area receives an allocation;… 2025-08-26T13:48:51Z  
103-hr-5244 103 hr 5244 Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1994 Armed Forces and National Security 1994-10-07 1994-11-02 Became Public Law No: 103-446. House Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] MS D M000865 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Persian Gulf War Veterans Title II: Board of Veterans' Appeals Administration Title III: Adjudication Improvements Title IV: Veterans' Claims Adjudication Commission Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions Title VI: Education and Training Programs Title VII: Employment Programs Title VIII: Cemeteries and Memorial Affairs Title IX: Housing Programs Title X: Homeless Veterans Programs Title XI: Reductions in Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel Title XII: Technical and Clerical Amendments Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1994 - Title I: Persian Gulf War Veterans - Persian Gulf War Veterans' Benefits Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a uniform and comprehensive medical evaluation protocol that will ensure appropriate medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Persian Gulf War (War) veterans who are suffering from illnesses the origin of which are unknown but may be attributable to service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the War. Requires the protocol to include an evaluation of complaints relating to illnesses involving the reproductive system. Requires a report to the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees (veterans' committees) if the protocol has not been developed within 120 days after enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary to ensure that information collected through the protocol is collected and maintained in a manner that permits the effective and efficient cross-reference of such information with information collected and maintained through the comprehensive clinical protocols of the Department of Defense (DOD) for War veterans. (Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary to implement a comprehensive outreach program to inform War veterans and their families of the medical care and other benefits that may be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and DOD arising from service in the War. Requires such outreach program… 2024-02-07T16:12:44Z  
103-hr-5245 103 hr 5245 Housing Programs Extension Act of 1994 Housing and Community Development 1994-10-07 1994-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. House Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] TX D G000272 0 Housing Programs Extension Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to offer owners 24-month extensions of expiring section 8 assistance contracts. Authorizes tenant displacement assistance in cases of unextended contracts. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) include Rockland County, New York, as a special median income area; (2) reduce disaster and emergency modernization funding set-asides; and (3) set aside specified modernization funds for anti-crime activities. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to extend set-aside grant authority through FY 1995 for low-income housing preservation and homeownership acquisition grants and technical assistance and capacity building. Amends the National Housing Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1995 for the flexible subsidy program. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to authorize appropriations through FY 1995 for specified housing counseling services. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to extend set-aside authority through FY 1995 for public housing reconstruction for disabled families. Provides for: (1) assistance conversion of certain projects in Michigan and Pennsylvania; (2) rehabilitation compliance for certain projects in New Jersey; and (3) eligibility of certain public housing for demolition in Texas. (Sec. 3) Amends the Housing Act of 1949 with regard to rural housing to: (1) extend the underserved area set-aside through FY 1995; (2) eliminate the termination date for the multifamily housing loan insurance program, and make such loan available for a 50-year period; (3) extend the set-aside through FY 1995 for rental housing funds for nonprofit entities; (4) make certain properties in North Carolina eligible for rural homeownership loans; and (5) consider South Tucson, Arizona, a rural area. (Sec. 4) Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to extend the multifamily housing mortgage risk-sharing program through FY 1995… 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
103-hr-5246 103 hr 5246 International Narcotics Control Corrections Act of 1994 International Affairs 1994-10-07 1994-11-02 Became Public Law No: 103-447. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: International Narcotics Control Title II: NATO Participation Act of 1994 International Narcotics Control Corrections Act of 1994 - Title I: International Narcotics Control - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to redefine a "major illicit drug producing country" as a country in which 1,000 hectares or more of illicit opium poppy or coca is cultivated or harvested annually or 5,000 hectares or more of illicit cannabis is cultivated or harvested annually unless the President determines that such cannabis production does not significantly affect the United States. Provides for advance notification to the appropriate congressional committees of any transfer by the Government to a foreign country, for narcotics control purposes, of property or funds seized or forfeited in connection with narcotics-related activities. Reallocates foreign assistance (currently, security assistance) withheld from countries that fail to take adequate steps to halt illicit drug production or trafficking. Extends certain international narcotics control strategy reporting requirements and annual certification procedures for FY 1993 and 1994 through FY 1995. Makes such requirements and procedures currently applicable after September 30, 1994, effective after September 30, 1995 (the beginning of FY 1996). Repeals specified international narcotics control Acts. Exempts specified narcotics control-related transfers of excess defense articles, foreign military financing, and international military education and training from a prohibition on assistance to foreign law enforcement agencies. Waives all restrictions on assistance (except for countries that are "decertified" under narcotics control certification provisions) with respect to narcotics-related assistance provided during FY 1995 if the President notifies the appropriate congressional committees in advance. Authorizes the President to furnish assistance to any country or international organization during FY 1995 for the prevention and suppress… 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hr-5247 103 hr 5247 To provide for extensions and modifications of certain hydro and renewable energy programs. Energy 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 1 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon the request of certain licensees, to extend the time required for commencement of construction of specified hydropower projects for a maximum of two years. Terminates such authorization three years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes FERC to reinstate, effective May 23, 1993, a certain previously issued hydroelectric license. Terminates such authority three years after enactment of this Act. Directs FERC to exempt a specified portion of the El Vado Hydroelectric Project in New Mexico from certain Federal Power Act licensing requirements. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to: (1) change from discretionary to mandatory the authority of FERC to exempt certain hydropower projects in Alaska from certain Federal Power Act licensing requirements; and (2) report to the Congress its reasons for any failure to grant such exemptions. Directs FERC to initiate a proceeding for the purpose of making recommendations to the Congress for legislation to transfer to the State of Hawaii all or part of its licensing authority for new hydroelectric projects in Hawaii. Amends the Federal Power Act to extend from 1994 to 1996 the deadline for certain small solar, wind, waste, or geothermal power production facilities to submit the requisite applications for certification as qualifying facilities. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hr-5248 103 hr 5248 Comprehensive One-Call Notification Act of 1994 Transportation and Public Works 1994-10-07 1994-10-08 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: One-Call Title II: High Risk Drivers Program Subtitle A: High-Risk and Alcohol-Impaired Drivers Subtitle B: Young Driver Programs Subtitle C: Older Driver Programs Subtitle D: High Risk Drivers Subtitle E: Funding Title III: Correction of Location Title I: One-Call - Comprehensive One-Call Notification Act of 1994 - Directs: (1) the Secretary of Transportation to provide for the establishment of a nationwide toll-free telephone number system to be used by State one-call notification systems; and (2) each State to consider whether to adopt a comprehensive statewide one-call notification program as described in this Act to protect underground facilities from damage due to excavation. (Sec. 105) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) program elements, including 24-hour coverage for emergency excavation, effective mechanisms for penalties and enforcement, a fair schedule of fees to cover the costs of providing for, maintaining, and operating the State program, and an opportunity for citizen suits to enforce such program; and (2) penalties for violations. (Sec. 107) Requires the Secretary to: (1) make grants to States, or to operators of one-call notification systems in such States, to establish and maintain a State program pursuant to this Act; (2) review and report to the Congress on the extent to which any policies, programs, and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) could be used to achieve the purposes of this title; (3) develop and make available to States a model State program; (4) consult with other agencies as to the availability and affordability of technologies which will help relocate pipelines from above-ground and remote locations; and (5) carry out a followup study to the vision waiver study program to include drivers who otherwise would have qualified to participate but for time limits on applications and the failure to learn of the program in a timely manner. (Sec. 114) Expresses the … 2025-08-26T13:49:26Z  
103-hr-5249 103 hr 5249 Historic Homeownership Assistance Act Taxation 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25] TX D A000209 2 Historic Homeownership Assistance Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for 20 percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures made by a taxpayer with respect to a qualified historic home. Imposes dollar limitations on such credit. 2025-08-26T13:49:12Z  
103-hr-5250 103 hr 5250 Flow Control Act of 1994 Environmental Protection 1994-10-07 1994-10-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] MI D D000355 0 Flow Control Act of 1994 - Authorizes a State or qualified political subdivision to exercise flow control authority for municipal solid waste, incinerator ash, and construction or demolition debris generated within its boundaries if, before May 15, 1994, such entity: (1) adopted a law, regulation, or legally binding provision that contains such authority and directs the waste, ash, or debris to a waste management facility designated before such date or identifies the use of waste management methods; and (2) committed to the designation of a facility for such methods. Authorizes such an entity to exercise such authority for voluntarily relinquished recyclable materials generated within its boundaries. Establishes similar authority for States and subdivisions that meet such requirements after this Act's enactment. (Sec. 202) Provides that laws, regulations, or legally binding provisions that implement flow control authority shall be considered to be a reasonable regulation of commerce. Permits such authority with respect to recyclable materials only if: (1) the generator or owner of the materials voluntarily made the materials available to the State or subdivision and relinquished any rights to, or ownership of, such materials; and (2) the State or subdivision assumes such rights or ownership. Allows such authority with respect to solid waste or recyclable materials only if the State or subdivision establishes a program to separate or divert recyclable materials for purposes of recycling, reclamation, or reuse. Makes such condition inapplicable in certain cases. Establishes additional conditions on the exercise of flow control authority, including requirements that such authority is necessary to meet current or anticipated waste management needs, revenues derived from the exercise of such authority are devoted primarily to solid waste management services, and States and subdivisions implement a competitive designation process with respect to waste management facilities or facilities for recyclable materials.… 2025-08-26T13:50:52Z  
103-hr-5251 103 hr 5251 Resolution Trust Corporation Contract Reform Act Finance and Financial Sector 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs. House Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] AL R B000013 0 Resolution Trust Corporation Contract Reform Act - Amends the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to direct the Resolution Trust Corporation to use competitive procedures when procuring property and services to implement its responsibilities. 2025-08-26T13:51:23Z  
103-hr-5252 103 hr 5252 Social Security Act Amendments of 1994 Social Welfare 1994-10-07 1994-10-31 Became Public Law No: 103-432. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] CA D S000810 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Medicare Provisions Subtitle A: Provisions Relating to Part A Subtitle B: Provisions Relating to Part B Subtitle C: Provisions Relating to Parts A and B Subtitle D: Provisions Relating to Medicare Supplemental Insurance Policies Title II: Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program Subtitle A: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Adoption Subtitle B: Child Support Enforcement Subtitle C: Supplemental Security Income Subtitle D: Aid to Families With Dependent Children Subtitle E: JOBS Program Subtitle F: Other Provisions Social Security Act Amendments of 1994 - Title I: Medicare Provisions - Subtitle A: Provisions Relating to Part A - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take occupational mix into account in developing Medicare Geographic Classification Review Board (MGCRB) guidelines for determining the area wage index; (2) provide that if labor markets are no longer based on Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the method of calculating the wage index for reclassification would not apply and the MGCRB guidelines may be revised; and (3) require the Secretary to set the labor and non-labor portion of each standardized amount equal to the national average beginning in FY 1995. (Sec. 102) Revises the essential access community hospital (EACH) program, with changes: (1) increasing the number of participating States; (2) providing for treatment of inpatient hospital services provided in rural primary care hospitals; (3) extending the authorization of appropriations for grants to States and hospitals; and (4) addressing adjoining State hospital designation, rural primary care hospital skilled nursing services, payment for inpatient and outpatient hospital services, and physician staffing. (Sec. 103) Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OMBRA '87) to: … 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hr-5253 103 hr 5253 Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 1994 Health 1994-10-07 1994-10-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. House Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] NC R B000104 0 Medical Malpractice Reform Act of 1994 - Limits to $250,000 the total amount of noneconomic damages that may be awarded to a claimant and members of the claimant's family for losses resulting from the injury which is the subject of a medical malpractice liability claim or action (claim), regardless of the number of parties against whom the claim is brought or the number of actions brought. Provides for a reduction of the total amount of damages received by an individual under such claim by any other payment made to compensate for the injury. Specifies that, in any such claim in which future economic damages exceed $100,000, a defendant shall be permitted to make payments periodically, rather than in a single, lump-sum payment, based on when the damages are found likely to occur. Permits a court to waive such provision if the court determines that it is not in the plaintiff's best interests to receive payments on a periodic basis. Prohibits an attorney from charging or collecting a contingency fee for services rendered in connection with such a claim in excess of: (1) 25 percent of the first $150,000 (or portion thereof) recovered, plus; (2) ten percent of any amount in excess of $150,000 recovered. Makes this Act applicable to any such claim brought in State or Federal court, except with respect to a claim for damages arising from a vaccine-related injury or death to the extent that title XXI of the Public Health Service Act applies. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) preemption; and (2) effect on sovereign immunity and choice of law or venue. 2025-08-26T13:49:36Z  
103-hr-5254 103 hr 5254 Special Envoy for Tibet Act of 1994 International Affairs 1994-10-07 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. House Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] CA D B000410 8 Special Envoy for Tibet Act of 1994 - Establishes a U.S. Special Envoy for Tibet within the Department of State, to be appointed by the President. Grants such envoy ambassadorial rank. Authorizes and encourages the Special Envoy to: (1) promote substantive negotiations between the Dalai Lama and senior members of the Chinese Government; (2) promote good relations between the Dalai Lama and the U.S. Government; and (3) travel regularly throughout Tibet and Tibetan refugee settlements. Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) consult with the Congress on policies relevant to Tibet; (2) coordinate U.S. Government policies, programs, and projects concerning Tibet; and (3) report to the Secretary of State on the state of relations between the United States and Tibet and on conditions in Tibet. 2025-08-26T13:49:56Z  
103-hr-5255 103 hr 5255 Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act Finance and Financial Sector 1994-10-07 1994-11-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance. House Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] MI D B000619 6 Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the inventions made by Thomas A. Edison in commemoration of the sesquicentennial of his birth. Instructs the Secretary to conduct an open design competition for the design of the obverse and reverse of the coins. Terminates the authority to mint such coins after December 31, 1997. Mandates that certain surcharges received from coin sales be distributed to specified entities. 2025-08-26T13:50:27Z  
103-hr-5256 103 hr 5256 Pharmacy Compounding Preservation Act of 1994 Health 1994-10-07 1994-10-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3] OK D B000817 1 Pharmacy Compounding Preservation Act of 1994 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make such Act inapplicable to: (1) licensed retail pharmacies that compound drugs in conformance with applicable local laws regulating the practice of pharmacy and medicine; and (2) bulk drug products intended to be used by pharmacies for compounding, except to the extent that such provisions relate directly to the purity and quality of such bulk drug products. 2025-08-26T13:52:16Z  
103-hr-5257 103 hr 5257 To authorize a study regarding the incidence of breast and prostate cancer, and for other purposes. Health 1994-10-07 1994-10-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH-13] OH D B000944 0 Requires the Director of the National Cancer Institute to study and report to specified congressional committees on the potential risk factors contributing to the incidence of breast and prostate cancer in northeastern Ohio. Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director to carry out activities to inform individuals of the availability, in the geographic areas in which they reside, of programs that: (1) provide screenings for breast and prostate cancers or other services for the prevention or early diagnosis of such cancers; and (2) provide such services without charge or according to a schedule of discounts based on ability to pay. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hr-5258 103 hr 5258 Health Fraud and Abuse Act of 1994 Health 1994-10-07 1994-10-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] MI D C000714 0 Health Fraud and Abuse Act of 1994 - Directs the Inspector General (IG) of each of the Departments of Health and Human Services, Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs and the Office of Personnel Management to conduct audits, civil and criminal investigations, inspections, and evaluations relating to the prevention, detection, and control of health care fraud and abuse in violation of any Federal law, with exceptions. Sets forth provisions regarding the powers of IGs. Directs the IGs to: (1) jointly establish a program to prevent, detect, and control health care fraud and abuse which considers the activities of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies (LEAs), Federal and State agencies responsible for the licensing and certification of health care providers, and State agencies designated under this Act; (2) develop an annual investigative plan; and (3) regularly consult with each other, such LEAs, Federal and State agencies responsible for the licensing and certification of health care providers, and Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Units. Requires the Governor of each State to designate State agencies which conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits, civil and criminal investigations, inspections, and evaluations relating to such prevention, detection, and control. Authorizes each Governor to establish and maintain a State agency to act as a Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Unit. Requires that each Unit be a single identifiable entity of State government which is separate and distinct from any State agency with principal responsibility for the administration of health care programs and which meets specified requirements, such as being a unit of the State Attorney General or other State department that possesses statewide authority to prosecute individuals for criminal violations. Authorizes each Unit to submit each year to the IG a plan for preventing, detecting, and controlling health care fraud and abuse. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) IG approval of annual plans; (2) reporting requireme… 2025-08-26T13:52:32Z  
103-hr-5259 103 hr 5259 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude long-term capital gains from gross income. Taxation 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income 100 percent of long-term capital gain recognized on the sale or exchange of property. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hr-5260 103 hr 5260 Ozark Wild Horses Protection Act Animals 1994-10-07 1994-11-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. House Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] MO R E000174 2 Ozark Wild Horses Protection Act - Revises provisions setting forth the purposes for establishing the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri, to include the protection and preservation of free-roaming horses. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from removing or allowing or assisting in the removal of, free-roaming horses from Federal lands within the boundaries of the Riverways, except in medical emergencies or natural disasters. 2025-08-26T13:52:41Z  
103-hr-5261 103 hr 5261 To require the Secretary of State to establish a set of voluntary guidelines to promote socially responsible business practices for United States businesses operating in foreign countries. International Affairs 1994-10-07 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights. House Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] IL D E000250 4 Directs the Secretary of State to establish guidelines which U.S. nationals should use in conducting business operations in any foreign country. Requires such guidelines to be based on principles contained in guidelines or standards of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Labor Organization, and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade as well as on the MacBride, Sullivan, and Slepak Principles. Directs U.S. nationals conducting business operations in any foreign country to submit a statement to the Secretary indicating whether they are complying with such guidelines and to register with the Secretary. Authorizes Federal agencies to intercede with foreign governments or nationals regarding export marketing activities on behalf of a U.S. national only if such national is in compliance with the guidelines. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hr-5262 103 hr 5262 To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to provide for community approval before Indian class III gaming operations may take effect. Native Americans 1994-10-07 1994-11-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs. House Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2] AL R E000268 1 Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to require community approval of Tribal-State class III gaming compacts. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
103-hr-5263 103 hr 5263 To amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to prohibit any individual convicted of a crime subject to a term of imprisonment of 6 months or longer from serving as a member of the Council of the District of Columbia or as the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Government Operations and Politics 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on District of Columbia. House Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] CT R F000348 0 Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to prohibit any individual convicted of a crime subject to six months' imprisonment or longer from serving as a member of the Council of the District of Columbia, including the Office of Chairman, or as Mayor of the District. 2021-06-02T20:14:13Z  
103-hr-5264 103 hr 5264 To prohibit use of education funds to make condoms available in an elementary school. Education 1994-10-07 1994-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] CT R F000348 0 Prohibits use of any funds made available under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to make condoms available in an elementary school. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-5265 103 hr 5265 To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to increase the number of college students who register and vote. Government Operations and Politics 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] IL D G000535 0 Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for voter registration and polling places at State-funded institutions of higher education. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
103-hr-5266 103 hr 5266 Small Business Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Incentive Act Commerce 1994-10-07 1994-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety. House Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7] LA D H000390 4 Small Business Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Incentive Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to revise provisions relating to small businesses' compliance with such Act. Increases the Federal share of a grant for administration and enforcement for States that demonstrate their meeting State plan requirements. Requires the State to use such additional amount to carry out a consultation program to: (1) enable employers to consult with the State or the Secretary of Labor respecting their responsibilities under OSHA; and (2) provide education and training to employers respecting such responsibilities, including methods of hazard identification and mitigation. Directs the Secretary to provide technical and other assistance to States to establish and operate such consultation programs. Exempts any employer with less than 100 employees from being subject under OSHA to: (1) any fee, if the employer solicits such consultation services and has not been found in violation of OSHA within the previous 12 months; (2) certain inspections, if the employer requests a consultation visit and the consultant entity later determines that its recommendations have been implemented; or (3) a civil penalty of more than $1,000, if the employer abates a non-willful hazard in what the consultant entity deems a reasonable period of time and if a subsequent inspection finds that any such hazard no longer exists. Bases the amount of such penalty on the employer's cooperation and due diligence in abating the hazard. 2026-03-23T12:47:58Z  
103-hr-5267 103 hr 5267 National Composting Act of 1994 Agriculture and Food 1994-10-07 1994-10-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] NY D H000670 0 National Composting Act of 1994 - Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to appoint a national composting coordinator to develop source-separated composting programs, guidelines, and related activities. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to include compost usage as a conservation practice eligible for Federal cost sharing. 2025-08-26T13:51:26Z  
103-hr-5268 103 hr 5268 To authorize the exchange of National Park Service land in the Fire Island National Seashore in the State of New York for land in the Village of Patchogue, Suffolk County, New York. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-10-07 1994-11-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. House Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] NY D H000670 0 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to exchange certain National Park Service lands in the Fire Island National Seashore, New York, for specified Village of Patchogue lands in Suffolk County, New York, to be added to and administered as part of the Seashore. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
103-hr-5269 103 hr 5269 To encourage liberalization inside the People's Republic of China and Tibet. International Affairs 1994-10-07 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights. House Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] CA D L000090 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that U.S. economic cooperation projects in China or Tibet should adhere to specified principles, including to: (1) suspend the use of merchandise manufactured by convict or forced labor; (2) seek to ensure political and religious freedom without fear of one's employment status; (3) ensure that methods of production do not pose a danger to project employees and the surrounding environment; (4) strive to use business enterprises that are not controlled by China; and (5) promote specified freedoms in China. Requires the Secretary of State to forward a copy of such principles to member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and encourage them to promote such principles. Requires each U.S. parent company conducting an economic cooperation project in China or Tibet to register with the Secretary and indicate whether they agree to implement such principles. Sets forth specified reporting requirements. Authorizes Federal agencies to intercede with a foreign government or national regarding export marketing activity in China or Tibet on behalf of such a parent company only if such company adheres to such principles. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
103-hr-5270 103 hr 5270 Farm Viability and Pest Management Improvement Act of 1994: A National Program for Pesticide Reduction Agriculture and Food 1994-10-07 1994-10-20 Executive Comment Requested from USDA. House Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-11] GA D M000523 10 Farm Viability and Pest Management Improvement Act of 1994: A National Program for Pesticide Reduction - Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a pesticide reduction council in each EPA region. Directs the Administrator and the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out specified activities with respect to assessing and approving integrated pest management systems and pesticide reduction plans and goals and implementing programs to assist farmers in adopting such systems. Requires the Administrator to reduce or restrict the use of pesticides that contribute significant health and environmental risks or to amend labels of such pesticides in regions where goals of this Act have not been met. Requires the Administrator to set quantitative goals for reducing or eliminating the use of nonagricultural pesticides and carry out plans to achieve such goals within six years. Directs Federal agencies to establish pesticide reduction goals and to implement integrated pest management systems. Requires the Secretary to determine the percentage of food purchases throughout the United States that are organically produced. Directs Federal agencies to develop procurement plans that ensure that the percentage of an agency's purchase of organically produced food meets or exceeds such percentage, and meets or exceeds twice such percentage, within three and six years of this Act's enactment, respectively. Directs the Secretary and the Administrator to establish a national pesticide use recordkeeping and reporting system for agricultural and nonagricultural applications. Imposes penalties for violations of recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Repeals certain existing pesticide recordkeeping requirements. Directs the Secretary to ensure that the goal of: (1) all pest and weed management research and extension activities within the Agricultural Research Service and the Cooperative Extension Service is the development and trans… 2025-08-26T13:51:54Z  
103-hr-5271 103 hr 5271 Minority Enterprise Development Act of 1994 Commerce 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] MD D M000687 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program Title II: Amendments to Contracting Program Minority Enterprise Development Act of 1994 - Title I: Amendments to Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Program - Amends the Small Business Act (the Act) to rename the small business and capital ownership development program as the Minority Enterprise Development Program (Program). Extends certain Program time limitations with respect to small businesses participating in Program activities on the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for a nine-year Phase III period of small business participation in the Program, requiring Program participants to attempt to meet certain business plan goals during the first four years, and again during the last five years, of Phase III. Prohibits small business forecasts or contract support levels from being used by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare a firm ineligible for the award of a contract under the Act. (Sec. 106) Allows a protest to be brought by various interested parties regarding a self-certification by a business concern of its status as a small business owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Requires the SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals to hear and determine such protests. (Sec. 107) Allows a Program participant to remain eligible for Program participation after transfer of an ownership interest in the business if ownership and control is retained by the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals upon whom Program eligibility is based. Allows, after certain certification, the continued participation of a tribally owned corporation which does not have a Native American as the firm's chief executive officer. (Sec. 108) Empowers the Division for Program Certification and Eligibility to make recommendations on requests for reconsideration of denied applications for entry into Phase III of the Program, t… 2025-08-26T13:50:22Z  
103-hr-5272 103 hr 5272 Official Mail Accountability Act of 1994 Government Operations and Politics 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2] MN D M000795 0 Official Mail Accountability Act of 1994 - Replaces references to the franking privilege and franked mail in specified Federal law with references to official mail (thus, eliminating the franking privilege). 2025-08-26T13:50:05Z  
103-hr-5273 103 hr 5273 Superior National Forest Fund Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-10-07 1994-11-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 0 Superior National Forest Fund Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to collect recreation use fees and sell recreation use passes on a temporary basis within the Superior National Forest, Minnesota. 2025-08-26T13:48:50Z  
103-hr-5274 103 hr 5274 Independent Federal Aviation Administration Act of 1994 Transportation and Public Works 1994-10-07 1994-10-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 0 Independent Federal Aviation Administration Act of 1994 - Establishes as an independent Federal agency the Federal Aviation Administration (Administration). Declares that the Administration shall be administered by an Administrator, who shall be appointed by the President to a five-year term, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers to the new Administration all functions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the Department of Transportation and of the Secretary of Transportation which are administered through the FAA. 2025-08-26T13:51:18Z  

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