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96-hres-832 96 hres 832 A resolution providing for the printing of the House Rules and the Manual for the Ninety-seventh Congress as a House document. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-16 1980-12-16 Measure passed House. House Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] IN D B000736 0 Authorizes the printing of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 97th Congress as a House document. Directs the printing of 2,000 additional copies for the use of the House. 2021-06-14T19:15:37Z  
96-hres-833 96 hres 833 A resolution providing for the printing of reports of the Comptroller General of the United States as House document. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-16 1980-12-16 Measure passed House. House Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] IN D B000736 0 Authorizes the printing of reports of the Comptroller General pursuant to the Government Corporation Control Act as House documents of the 96th Congress, notwithstanding the sine die adjournment of the House. 2021-06-14T19:15:37Z  
96-sres-564 96 sres 564 A resolution authorizing the reprinting of the Committee print entitled "Implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act: The First Year". Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-12 1980-12-12 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 0 Authorizes the printing of a specified number of copies of the report entitled "Implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act: The First Year," for the use of the Committee on Foreign Relations. 2021-06-14T19:52:39Z  
96-hconres-456 96 hconres 456 A concurrent resolution providing for the reprinting of the report "Future Directions for Aging Policy-- A Human Service Model". Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-09 1980-12-12 Measure passed Senate. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 0 Authorizes the printing of 1,000 copies of the report entitled "Future Directions for Aging Policy-A Human Service Model" for the use of the Select Committee on Aging. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-hr-8444 96 hr 8444 A bill to authorize appropriations for certain insular areas of the United States, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-09 1980-12-24 Public Law 96-597. House Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] CA D B001156 0 Title I: American Samoa - Requires that all rights, titles, and interests of the Federal Government in personal property in American Samoa be transferred to the American Samoa government on October 1, 1981, unless the Government agency responsible for such property advises the Secretary of the Interior that it has a continuing requirement for such property. Title II: Guam - Terminates the liability of Guam for the repayment of specified Federal assistance (including assistance for rehabilitation after typhoon damage) under the Guam Rehabilitation Act which is not repaid by October 1, 1981. Title III: Northern Mariana Islands - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit to specified congressional committees a report on the need, cost, and Federal assistance necessary to rehabilitate the dock and harbor facilities in the Northern Mariana Islands. Amends the Federal Fish Restoration Projects Act and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as if it were a State. Extends through taxable year 1982 the exemption from the territorial income tax for residents of the Northern Mariana Islands with respect to income derived from sources within such Commonwealth. Suspends until January 1, 1983, provisions expressing the sense of Congress that specified tax "rebates" do not permit the abatement of taxes. Title IV: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years after fiscal year 1980 for the installation, operation, and maintenance of communications systems to provide internal and external communications in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Requires the transfer of all right, title, and interest of the Federal Government in personal property in the Trust Territory and of the Government of the Trust Territory in personal property wherever located to the governments of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, the Marshall Islands, or the Federal States of Micronesia by October 1, 1982, upon declaration by the High Comm… 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
96-sconres-138 96 sconres 138 An original concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the prayers of the chaplain of the Senate during the ninety-sixth Congress as a Senate document. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-08 1980-12-12 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the prayers of the Chaplain of the Senate during the 96th Congress, and additional copies for use by the Senate and the Joint Committee on Printing. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-sres-559 96 sres 559 A resolution authorizing the printing of a compilation of materials entitled "History of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources", as a Senate document. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-08 1980-12-08 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 1 Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a compilation of materials entitled, "History of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources," and additional copies for use by that committee. 2021-06-14T19:52:37Z  
96-s-3249 96 s 3249 A bill to establish a twenty-four hour polling period nationwide. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Amends Federal law to establish a uniform 24-hour polling period for presidential, Vice Presidential, and Congressional elections. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-s-3250 96 s 3250 Constitutional and Institutional Reform Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-05 1980-12-05 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Constitutional and Institutional Reform Act of 1980 - Establishes the Commission on Constitutional and Governmental Reform to study and report to Congress and the President on means of improving the effective formulation, adoption, and execution of policy by the Government. Directs the Commission to submit to Congress interim reports as appropriate and a final report within ten days after the Ninety-eighth Congress is convened. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of the final report. 2025-09-02T13:57:09Z  
96-hjres-641 96 hjres 641 A joint resolution to designate the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health located in Montgomery County, Maryland, as the "Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health". Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 8 Designates the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health located in Montgomery County, Maryland, as the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health. Directs the Committee on Rules and Administration to place appropriate markers or inscriptions at suitable locations within such center to commemorate and designate such building. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hr-8419 96 hr 8419 A bill for the relief of Swain County, North Carolina. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Gudger, V. Lamar [D-NC-11] NC D G000515 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to Swain County, North Carolina, in full satisfaction of a road construction agreement among the Department of the Interior, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the State of North Carolina, and Swain County. Prohibits the expenditure of the principal or interest on such cash settlement unless approved by: (1) a two-thirds vote of the county's registered voters; or (2) a majority vote of the county's elected officials, respectively. Relieves Swain County of any liability on a specified loan obtained from the Farmer's Home Administration. 2021-06-14T19:48:24Z  
96-hr-8426 96 hr 8426 A bill to provide for the retirement of former Vice Presidents of the United States, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-04 1980-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] NJ D G000511 0 Entitles any former Vice President of the United States to a monthly allowance for life at a yearly rate equal to one-half of the annual pay of the head of an executive department. Entitles the surviving spouse of each former Vice President to receive an allowance at the rate of $20,000 per year, if the surviving spouse waives eligibility for any other annuity or pension provided under another Act of Congress. Prohibits payment of either such allowance for any period during which such a former Vice President or surviving spouse holds a position with the Federal or District of Columbia government to which is attached a pay rate other than a nominal rate. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hjres-452 96 hjres 452 A joint resolution to recognize the Polish Holocaust of World War II. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] NY R K000086 1 Requests the President to issue a proclamation to: (1) remember the atrocities experienced by Poland during World War II; and (2) commemorate Poland's struggle for liberty, freedom, and democracy. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8410 96 hr 8410 A bill to provide a uniform time for the closing of the polling places in all elections of the electors of the President and Vice President of the United States, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-03 1980-12-03 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] CA D D000043 0 Provides a uniform time for the closing of polling places in Presidential and Vice Presidential elections. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hr-8403 96 hr 8403 A bill to provide that profits that certain Government officials derive from lectures, books, articles, and movie rights relating to the affair commonly called ABSCAM be turned over to the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-02 1980-12-02 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] SC D J000099 0 Requires specified Government officials to turn over to the United States any profits derived from lectures, books, articles, and movie rights relating to the governmental investigation known as ABSCAM. 2021-06-14T19:48:19Z  
96-hr-8404 96 hr 8404 A bill to designate the Federal Building - U.S. Courthouse in Sacramento, California, the "John E. Moss Federal Building - U.S. Courthouse". Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-02 1980-12-18 Public Law 96-548. House Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1] CA D J000135 0 Designates the Federal Building-United States Courthouse in Sacramento, California, as the John E. Moss Federal Building-United States Courthouse. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-sjres-213 96 sjres 213 A joint resolution to designate the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health located in Montgomery County, Maryland, as the "Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health". Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-02 1980-12-12 Public Law 96-518. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 70 Designates the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health located in Montgomery County, Maryland, as the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health. Directs the Committee on Rules and Administration to place appropriate markers or inscriptions at suitable locations within such center to commemorate and designate such building. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
96-hr-8389 96 hr 8389 A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to require polling places in Presidential, Vice Presidential, or Congressional elections to close at 11 post meridiem, eastern standard time (or the local equivalent). 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hr-8396 96 hr 8396 A bill to repeal certain provisions of law relating to the procurement of advertising of the Government. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30] CA D D000043 0 Repeals specified provisions of Federal law which: (1) prohibit the publication of an advertisement for an executive agency without the written authorization of the agency head; and (2) permit the agency head to delegate responsibility for granting such authorization. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
96-hres-818 96 hres 818 A resolution authorizing the printing as a House Document of the report of the Committee on Small Business entitled "Conglomerate Mergers--Their Effect on Small Business and Local Communities". Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-01 1980-12-04 Measure passed House. House Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4] IA D S000596 0 Directs the printing as a House document of the report by the Committee on Small Business entitled "Conglomerate Mergers - Their Effects on Small Business and Local Communities." Authorizes additional printing at a specified amount for use by such Committee. 2025-04-07T14:20:30Z  
96-s-3232 96 s 3232 A bill to grant consent of the Congress to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, and to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and others to cooperate with the planning agency thereby created. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 1 Interstate Compact - Grants Congressional consent to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact between California and Nevada, which concerns the conservation of the waters of Lake Tahoe and of the resources of the area around such lake. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture and the heads of other appropriated agencies, upon the request of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, to cooperate with such agency in all respects compatible with carrying out the normal duties of their agencies. Conditions consent to the compact by the United States on permitting the President to appoint a non-voting representative of the United States to the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. Declares that nothing contained in this Act or in the compact consented to shall in any way affect the powers, rights, or obligations of the United States, or the applicability of any law or regulation of the United States in, over, or to the region or waters which are the subject of the compact, or in any way affect rights owned or held by or for Indians or Indian tribes subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Reserves the right of the Congress or any of its standing committees to require the disclosure and furnishing of such information and data by or concerning the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as is deemed appropriate by the Congress or such committee. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-s-3233 96 s 3233 A bill to amend the Energy Security Act by adding a domestic procurement requirement. Government Operations and Politics 1980-12-01 1980-12-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Amends the Energy Security Act to prohibit the use of Federal funds in excess of $500,000 unless the goods to be used by contractors hired with such funds are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States. Waives such restriction if the contracting authority determines that: (1) such restriction is not consistent with the public interest; (2) adequate domestic goods are not available; or (3) such restriction will increase project costs more than 20 percent. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
96-hjres-634 96 hjres 634 A Joint Resolution to authorize the United States Secret Service to continue to furnish protection to the former Vice President or his spouse. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-21 1980-12-05 Public Law 96-503. House Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] TX D W000763 0 Authorizes the United States Secret Service to furnish protection to the former Vice President or, if the President determines that such person may be in significant danger, his spouse. Stipulates that such protection shall continue for a period determined by the President, but not beyond July 20, 1981. 2022-12-07T18:58:06Z  
96-hjres-635 96 hjres 635 American Federalism Rejuvenation And Renaissance Resolution of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-21 1980-11-21 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] ME R S000663 0 American Federalism Rejuvenation and Renaissance Resolution of 1980 - Directs the President, after consulting with Congress, to call a Convocation on American Federalism by January 1, 1981, in order to bring together elected officials of Federal, State, and local governments to stimulate a national assessment of the Federal system of government. Enumerates the duties of the Convocation which include: (1) defining which governmental functions are inherently national in nature and which functions are inherently State or local in nature; (2) examining the allocation of such functions; (3) identifying any necessary changes in the current functional or programmatic roles of each level of government; (4) defining the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce and the use of such power to preempt State and local regulatory authority; (5) defining the limits on the power of Congress to attach conditions to the distribution of Federal financial assistance; and (6) developing strategies to simplify the Federal grant system and to ensure that the system is utilized only where direct provision of the services by the Government would not be effective. Requires the Convocation to adjourn by January 1, 1982, and to publish a final report by May 1, 1982. Permits Convocation delegates to conduct State and regional conferences to prepare for the Convocation. Authorizes the Chairman of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to provide financial assistance for such conferences. Directs the Chairman to plan and administer the Convocation until the delegates elect a Convocation Chairman. 2025-09-02T13:51:48Z  
96-hr-8381 96 hr 8381 A bill to name the United States Post Office Building in Portsmouth, Ohio, the "William H. Harsha United States Post Office Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-21 1980-11-21 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10] OH R M000718 3 Designates the United States Post Office Building in Portsmouth, Ohio, as the William H. Harsha United States Post Office Building. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8377 96 hr 8377 A bill to designate the Federal Building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire the "Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-20 1980-12-05 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1] NH D D000017 1 (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the building known as the Federal Building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as the Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building. Permits the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract or other agreement with the Secretary of the Interior providing for the furnishing of steam from the Capitol powerplant to the Union Station-National Visitor Center complex. Directs the Secretary to pay for such steam at rates not less than cost and to connect the Union Station-National Visitor Center complex with the Capitol powerplant steam lines without expense to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for emergency repairs to the primary structure and roofs of the National Visitor Center in the District of Columbia and for protecting the structural elements of the unfinished parking facility and southeast ramp at such Center. Requires the Secretary, prior to entering into any contract for repairs or protection, to consult with the Secretary of Transportation regarding the planning for such repairs or protection. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
96-hr-8367 96 hr 8367 Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Act Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20] CA R G000268 10 Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Act - Establishes a Free Enterprise Postage Stamp Advisory Committee consisting of the Postmaster General, the Deputy Postmaster General, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Directs the Committee to advise the United States Postal Service regarding the approval of bids for the printing, distribution, and sale of postage stamps containing the logos of domestic corporations. Authorizes the Postal Service to enter into a contract to print, distribute, and sell an issue of 50,000 of such stamps for any domestic corporation for a minimum price of $10,000. Requires the Committee to advertise the availability of such service, to review the bids received for each issue, and to recommend the bids which would be the most economically advantageous to the Postal service. Directs the Commiottee and the Postal Service to reject all bids for an issue if such action is in the public interest. Declares that the Postal Service shall receive all of the revenues from the sale of such stamps. Requires the Postal Service to report to Congress on the merits of the provisions of this Act as a revenue-raising mechanism. 2025-09-02T13:55:11Z  
96-sconres-135 96 sconres 135 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the number of digits which should be used as zip codes or other codes used for mail delivery. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-19 1980-11-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 7 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should not increase the number of digits of the zip code until: (1) the Service and the Congress have fully examined the costs, social consequences, and technical issues associated with such action; and (2) the Service has fully examined other means of improving productivity in the sorting of mail. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
96-hjres-631 96 hjres 631 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the term of office of President and Vice President of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] MI D C000714 4 Constitutional Amendment - Establishes a six-year term of office for the President and Vice President. States that a person elected to a six-year term as President shall be ineligible for serving another term as President. 2021-06-14T19:18:01Z  
96-s-3204 96 s 3204 A bill to establish provisions governing the day and times for the election of electors of the President and the Vice President. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 1 Amends Federal law to provide for a 12-hour voting period and a uniform closing of polling places (nine post meridiem eastern standard time) in Presidential and Vice- Presidential elections. Permits certain States (Alaska and Hawaii) to open their polls for several hours during the day preceding election day. Prohibits the release of ballot counts in such elections until all polling places are closed. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-s-3205 96 s 3205 A bill to establish provisions governing the day and times for the election of electors of the President and Vice President. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 1 Amends Federal law to provide for a 12-hour voting period and a uniform closing of polling places (nine post meridien eastern standard time) in Presidential and Vice- Presidential electionss. Permits certain States (Alaska and Hawaii) to open their polls for several hours during the day preceding election day. Prohibits the release of ballot counts in such elections until all polling places are closed. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-s-3206 96 s 3206 A bill to establish temporary provisions governing the day and times for the elections of Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and electors of the President and Vice President. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 1 Establishes the Sunday after the first Monday in November in 1982, 1984, 1986, and 1988 as the day for election of Representatives and Delegates to the Congress. Requires electors of the President and Vice President for 1984 and 1988 to be appointed on the Sunday after the first Monday in November. Specifies the hours during which polling places shall be opened for such presidential elections. Requires the Federal Election Commission to report to Congress and the President on the amendments made by this Act. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-s-3207 96 s 3207 A bill to restrict the release of results from presidential elections until all polls are closed. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-18 1980-11-18 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 1 Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the release of ballot counts in Presidential elections until all polling places are closed. Subjects a violator to a fine or imprisonment. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-s-3212 96 s 3212 A bill to designate the "Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-18 1980-12-24 Public Law 96-588. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 2 (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the building known as the Federal Building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as the Thomas J. McIntyre Federal Building. Designates the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, as the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center. Directs the Committee on Rules and Administration to place appropriate markers or inscriptions at suitable locations within the clincal center in order to commemorate and designate such building. Designates the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station in Durham, New Hampshire, as the Louis C. Wyman Forest Experiment Station, effective January 3, 1981. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
96-hconres-449 96 hconres 449 A concurrent resolution to authorize the reprinting of the report entitled "The Adequacy of the Federal Response to Foreign Investment in the United States". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-17 1980-12-12 Measure passed Senate. House Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] TX D B000880 0 Authorizes the reprinting of the report entitled "The Adequacy of the Federal Response to Foreign Investment in the United States" for the use of the Committee on Government Operations. 2025-04-07T14:20:29Z  
96-hr-8356 96 hr 8356 A bill to seal the ballots in Presidential elections until all polling places are closed. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-17 1980-11-17 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 0 Amends Federal law to provide that the ballots shall be sealed in Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections until all polling places are closed. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hr-8338 96 hr 8338 A bill to designate the facility known as the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station in Durham, New Hampshire, as the "Louis C. Wyman Forest Experiment Station". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-13 1980-12-13 Measure passed Senate, amended. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Designates the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station in Durham, New Hampshire, as the Louis C. Wyman Forest Experiment Station. Directs the Administrator of General Services to convey to the Archive Preservation Corporation, a wholly owned subsidary of the New York State Urban Development Corporation, the surplus Federal property known as the Federal Archive Building, New York, New York. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8345 96 hr 8345 An act to name the United States Customs House in Ogdensburg, New York the "Robert C. McEwen United States Customs House". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-13 1980-12-22 Public Law 96-576. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-29] NY R S000675 0 (House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment) Designates the United States Customs House in Ogdensburg, New York, as the Robert C. McEwen United States Customs House. Specifies that any provision of law which provides that any member of a commission, board, committee, advisory group, or similar body is to be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate shall be construed to required that the appointment be made: (1) upon recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate, if such provision of law specifies that the appointment is to be made on the basis of the appointee's affiliation with the majority political party; (2) upon the recommendation of the minority leader of the Senate, if such provision of law specifies that the appointment is to be made on the basis of the appointee's affiliation with the minority party; and (3) upon the joint recommendation of the majority and the minority leaders of the Senate, if such provision of law does not specify that the appontment is to be made on the appointee's affiliation with the majority or minority political party. Authorizes appropriations from the Buildings Management Fund, established pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, for the repair and alteration of the U.S. Postal Service Building Gary, Indiana. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
96-hr-8349 96 hr 8349 A bill to provide new dates for Federal elections, to provide a uniform period of time during which polls must remain open for Federal elections, to regulate absentee ballots for Federal elections, to create a Board of Voter Registration and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-13 1980-11-13 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35] CA D L000379 9 Title I: Regulation of Federal Elections - Amends Federal law to change Presidential, Vice Presidential, and Congressional election days from Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday. Sets forth uniform hours that such polling places shall remain open. States that absentee ballots for Federal elections shall be available to eligible voters, even if the State or local deadline has passed, up to 72 hours before such elections begin. Makes it a crime in any Federal election to: (1) vote more than once; (2) register to vote in more than one location; or (3) register to vote more than once under two or more names. Title II: Board of Voter Registration - Establishes the Board of Voter Registration. Sets forth such Board's functions, including: (1) monitoring the States' conduct of Federal elections; (2) monitoring the availability of absentee ballots; (3) centralizing voter registration lists from all States; and (4) reporting violations of this Act to the Attorney General. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hjres-627 96 hjres 627 A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-12 1980-11-12 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] FL D F000041 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8319 96 hr 8319 A bill to designate the federal building at 26 Federal Plaza in the Borough of Manhattan, New York, New York as the "Jacob K. Javits Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-12 1980-11-12 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] NY D D000471 3 Designates the Federal Building in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, New York, as the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. Makes this Act effective on January 3, 1981. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8328 96 hr 8328 A bill to designate the laboratory known as the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, Town of Brookhaven, New York, as the "John W. Wydler National Laboratory". Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-12 1980-11-12 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-29] NY R S000675 4 Designates the laboratory known as the Brookhaven Laboratory in Upton, New York, as the John W. Wydler National Laboratory, effective on January 3, 1981. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8330 96 hr 8330 A bill to provide a uniform time for the closing of polling places in all regular elections of Representatives to Congress, United States Senators, and electors of the President and Vice President of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-12 1980-11-12 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 0 Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to require polling places in Presidential, Vice Presidential, or Congressional elections to close at ten post meridiem, eastern standard time (or the local equivalent), with the exception of Congressional elections in Alaska and Hawaii. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hr-8331 96 hr 8331 A bill to seal the ballots in Federal elections until all polling places are closed. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-12 1980-11-12 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 0 Amends Federal law to prohibit the release of ballot counts in Presidential, Vice-Presidential, and congressional elections until all polling places are closed. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-s-3193 96 s 3193 A bill to designate the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. Government Operations and Politics 1980-11-12 1980-12-04 Public Law 96-498. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 4 Designates the Federal Building in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, New York, as the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building. Makes this Act effective on January 3, 1981. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
96-hconres-446 96 hconres 446 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the number of digits which should be used as ZIP Codes or other codes used for mail delivery. Government Operations and Politics 1980-10-02 1980-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Preyer, Richardson [D-NC-6] NC D P000520 94 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should not increase the number of digits of the zip code until: (1) the Service and the Congress have fully examined the costs, social consequences, and technical issues associated with such action; and (2) the Service has fully examined other means of improving productivity in the sorting of mail. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8291 96 hr 8291 A bill to designate the New York Bulk and Foreign Mail Center at Jersey City, New Jersey as the Michael McDermott Bulk and Foreign Mail Center. Government Operations and Politics 1980-10-02 1980-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] NJ D G000511 10 Designates the New York Bulk and Foreign Mail Center at Jersey City, New Jersey, as the "Michael McDermott Bulk and Foreign Mail Center" in memory of the postal employee who lost his life in an industrial accident at the Center. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8304 96 hr 8304 A bill to compensate certain individuals from whom title to land was taken by the Federal Government pursuant to the American-Mexican Chamizal Convention Act of 1964 without just compensation. Government Operations and Politics 1980-10-02 1980-10-02 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] CA D R000485 0 Directs the Secretary of State to compensate specified individuals for specified lands acquired by the United States pursuant to the American- Mexican Chamizal Convention Act of 1964. Sets forth the formula determining the amount of such compensation. 2021-06-14T19:47:59Z  
96-hr-8306 96 hr 8306 Government Cost Reduction Act Government Operations and Politics 1980-10-02 1980-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] CO D S000142 0 Government Cost Reduction Act - Title I: Productivity Improvement by the Office of Personnel Management - Requires each performance appraisal system developed by a Federal agency under Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations to include performance standards relating to the degree of attainment of cost reduction goals and management objective established under title III of this Act. Directs an agency to consider such standards when evaluating the performance of senior executives. Prohibits the President from awarding the rank of Meritorious Executive or Distinguished Executive to a senior executive who fails to attain such standards. Specifies criteria for the classification of Federal managerial positions which excludes any consideration of the subordinate position structure or the extent to which functions are performed by an agency rather than by contract. Directs OPM to prescribe regulations to assure that managers who reduce their staffing levels or budget utilization are rewarded and do not, as a result, have their positions reduced in grade. Title II: Program Goals and Performance Indicators - Requires the head of each executive agency to establish goals for each agency program and performance indicators which measure the effectiveness of each program. Directs the President to issue an Executive order terminating the current system by which agencies report productivity data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Title III: Cost Reduction Goals and Performance Objectives - Directs the President to establish goals for each fiscal year for reducing unit costs and the costs of maintaining required levels of Government effectiveness, and to include such goals in the annual Budget transmitted to Congress. Requires that such goals indicate the reductions which will occur in direct and indirect labor costs and overhead costs. Requires each agency head: (1) to achieve explicit, measurable cost reduction goals; (2) to establish performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the production of goods … 2025-09-02T13:55:07Z  
96-hres-805 96 hres 805 A resolution to commend Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General of the United States, on the occasion of the conclusion of his distinguished career of Federal service. Government Operations and Politics 1980-10-02 1980-10-02 Measure passed House. House Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] TX D B000880 0 Extends the commendation of the House of Representatives to the Honorable Elmer B. Staats, Fifth Comptroller General of the United States, on the conclusion of his long and distinguished public career. 2021-06-14T19:15:30Z  
96-hres-806 96 hres 806 A resolution to provide for the printing as a House Document of tributes made to the late Honorable F. Edward Hebert on the floor of the House. Government Operations and Politics 1980-10-02 1980-12-04 Measure passed House, amended. House Rep. Nedzi, Lucien N. [D-MI-14] MI D N000019 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on House Administration with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1523) Directs that the statements made on the floor of the House of Representatives with respect to the death of the Honorable F. Edward Hebert be printed as a House document. Authorizes the printing of 300 additional copies to be casebound for use by the Committee on Armed Services. 2025-04-07T14:20:29Z  
96-hr-8261 96 hr 8261 Congressional Regulatory Review Procedure Act Government Operations and Politics 1980-10-01 1980-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5] CO R K000322 9 Congressional Regulatory Review Procedure Act - Requires each Federal agency to transmit to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives a copy of each rule upon its promulgation or repromulgation. States that a rule shall not become effective if: (1) both Houses of Congress adopt a concurrent resolution disapproving it within 90 days after it is promulgated; or (2) either House adopts such a resolution within 60 days after the rule is promulgated and the other House does not disapprove such resolution within an additional 30 days. Permits a rule to become effective: (1) 60 days after it is promulgated if no committee of either House has reported or been discharged from further consideration of such a resolution; or (2) not earlier than 90 days after its promulgation if such a resolution has been reported, discharged, or adopted within such 60 day period. Prohibits an agency from promulgating a rule which is identical to a disapproved rule. Authorizes either House of Congress to adopt a concurrent resolution directing agency reconsideration of a rule. States that if the other House does not disapprove such a resolution within 60 days, the rule shall lapse within 180 days after the resolution is adopted unless the agency repromulgates the rule in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Directs an agency to provide notice of a proceeding to consider repromulgation of a rule at least 60 days before it is repromulgated, and to hold a hearing for oral presentations as part of such proceeding. Sets forth House and Senate procedure for the consideration of resolutions of disapproval and resolutions for reconsideration. Establishes in the House and the Senate a Resolutions on Regulations Calendar to which any such resolution reported by a committee or from which the committee has been discharged shall be referred. 2025-09-02T13:55:06Z  
96-sres-535 96 sres 535 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a commemorative postage stamp honoring Laura Ingalls Wilder be issued. Government Operations and Politics 1980-10-01 1980-10-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that Laura Ingalls Wilder be honored on a commemorative postage stamp. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
96-hr-8231 96 hr 8231 National Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-30 1980-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10] VA D F000151 0 National Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act of 1980 - Directs the Administrator of General Services to make payments in lieu of taxes to local governments for property that is exempt from real property taxation under Federal law and which is located within the jurisdiction of the local government and owned by the United States, a foreign government, or international organization. Sets forth information to be included in an application by the local government for such payments. Specifies procedures governing the review of such applications and the determination of the amounts of such payments. 2025-09-02T13:55:07Z  
96-hr-8234 96 hr 8234 A bill to name the Federal Building located at 444 Southeast Quincy, Topeka, Kansas, the "Frank Carlson Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-30 1980-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Jeffries, Jim [R-KS-2] KS R J000074 0 Designates the Federal Building in Topeka, Kansas, as the Frank Carlson Federal Building. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hr-8235 96 hr 8235 A bill to grant the consent of the Congress to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, and to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and others to cooperate with the planning agency thereby created. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-30 1980-12-19 Public Law 96-551. House Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98] NV D S000058 5 (Measure passed House, amended) Interstate Compact - Grants Congressional consent to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact between California and Nevada, which concerns the conservation of the waters of Lake Tahoe and of the resources of the area around such lake. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture and the heads of other appropriate agencies, upon the request of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, to cooperate with such agency in all respects compatible with carrying out the normal duties of their agencies. Conditions consent to the compact by the United States on permitting the President to appoint a non-voting representative of the United States to the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. 2022-12-07T18:58:32Z  
96-hr-8240 96 hr 8240 Regulatory Negotiations Commissions Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-30 1980-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] OH D P000170 0 Regulatory Negotiations Commissions Act of 1980 - States that it is the purpose of this Act to create a pilot program to encourage the formation of regulatory negotiation commissions, comprised of representatives of businesses, public interest organizations, labor, and State and local officials, for the purpose of making recommendations to Federal agencies on regulatory policy. Directs the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States to announce, by April 1, 1981, the availability of funds for the establishment of five commissions during each of fiscal years 1981 and 1982; and (2) to notify the public of the issues with respect to which applications for funding will be accepted. Restricts such issues to matters pertaining to regulatory policy in the areas of health, safety, and the environment for which: (1) major legislation has been enacted but proposed regulations have not been issued; (2) final regulations have been issued, but are likely to be revised; or (3) basic statutory changes are expected. Permits interested persons proposing to form a commission with respect to such an issue to apply for funding. Specifies the information to be included in an application including: (1) the need for the commission; (2) the name of and group represented by each proposed member; (3) the agenda of the commission; and (4) a statement that all members will negotiate in good faith and produce a final report on time. Authorizes the Chairman to approve an application only after determining that the commission: (1) will be able to make recommendations that will increase agreement among parties most affected by a particular area of regulation; (2) includes balanced and sufficient representation of such parties; (3) will be able to recommend alternatives which will provide significant improvements over existing policy; and (4) will provide an opportunity for all persons significantly affected by the area of regulation to participate. Directs any approved commission to attempt to reach an agreement on regula… 2025-09-02T13:55:07Z  
96-s-3171 96 s 3171 A bill to establish a commission to encourage, plan, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the bicentennial of the Constitution. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-30 1980-09-30 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 4 Establishes the Commission for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, representing the three branches of the Federal Government and the public, to plan and develop activities to commemorate the historic events that preceded and are associated with the Constitution. Requires Federal departments and agencies to cooperate with the Commission in planning appropriate commemorative activities. Directs the Commission to submit annual reports to the President and the Congress by May 1 of each year through calendar year 1990 on its progress. Requires the Commission to submit a final report to the President by May 1, 1991, including its recommendations and the plans of Federal, State, and local governments, and private groups for such commemoration. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1991. Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions of this Act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and such additional amounts as may be necessary for subsequent fiscal years. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
96-sres-531 96 sres 531 A Senate resolution to commend Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General of the United States, on the occasion of the conclusion of his distinguished career of Federal service. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-26 1980-09-26 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] CT D R000191 1 Extends the commendation of the Senate to the Honorable Elmer B. Staats, Fifth Comptroller General of the United States, on the conclusion of his long and distinguished public career. 2021-06-14T19:52:28Z  
96-s-3160 96 s 3160 Debt Collection Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-25 1980-09-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 8 Debt Collection Act of 1980 - Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to permit a Federal agency to disclose records pertaining to an individual to a consumer reporting agency. Provides that a consumer reporting agency to which a record is disclosed shall not be considered a government contractor for purposes of such Act. Authorizes a Federal agency attempting to collect a claim under the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 to notify a consumer reporting agency that a person is responsible for a claim if the agency: (1) has sent two written notices informing the person that a consumer reporting agency will be notified and the person has not agreed to pay the claim or filed for a review of the claim; and (2) has obtained assurances that the consumer reporting agency complies with Federal laws governing the provision of consumer credit information. Directs an agency to review a claim at the request of such person prior to notifying the reporting agency. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish regulations requiring each agency with authority to extend loans to report to the Director at least once each year on the activities of the agency to collect such loans. Requires the Director to analyze the reports received by each agency and to report annually to the Congress on the management of agency loan collection activities. 2025-09-02T13:57:09Z  
96-hr-8202 96 hr 8202 A bill to continue in effect any authority provided under the Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, for a certain period. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-24 1980-10-07 Public Law 96-397. House Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] NJ D R000374 1 Continues the authority of the Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, until the earlier of the effective date of a general authorization Act or 180 days after enactment of this Act. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hr-8205 96 hr 8205 Public Right to Comment Act Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-24 1980-09-24 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] ME R S000663 9 Public Right to Comment Act - Allows any person to participate in the rulemaking of a Federal agency by submitting written data, views, or arguments, within not less than 30 days after the publication in the Federal Register of general notice of the proposed rulemaking. Provides that any persons making a submission shall not become a party to the rulemaking. Requires such submissions to be maintained in a separate portion of the public record of the rulemaking. 2025-09-02T13:55:05Z  
96-s-3148 96 s 3148 A bill to a name the Federal Building located at 444 Southeast Quincy, Topeka, Kansas, the "Frank Carlson Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-24 1980-10-10 Public Law 96-426. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 1 Designates the Federal Building in Topeka, Kansas, the Frank Carlson Federal Building. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
96-s-3138 96 s 3138 A bill to prohibit the use of campaign contributions in the repayment of a loan made by a candidate to his campaign. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-23 1980-09-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 0 Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to prohibit the use of campaign contributions to repay loans made by a candidate to his or her campaign. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
96-s-3141 96 s 3141 Public Contract Accountability Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-23 1980-09-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 0 Public Contract Accountability Act of 1980 - Repeals provisions of Federal law which provide exemptions from the advertising requirement for Government purchases of and contracts for property and services with regard to: (1) services which are required to be performed by the contractor in person and which are of a technical or professional nature or under Government supervision and paid for on a time basis; (2) personal or professional services; (3) any service rendered by an educational institution; (4) which it is impractical to secure competition; and (5) research work. Prohibits any executive agency or military department from making progress payments which exceed 65 percent of the price of a contract worth more than $100,000 until the agency conducts an audit and determines that: (1) the expenditure of funds for the work performed is reasonable; (2) the work performed meets contract specifications; and (3) the work performed is satisfactory. Prohibits an executive agency or military department from entering into any contract for services unless the agency has conducted a survey and has determined that such services are not readily available within the agency. 2025-09-02T13:57:09Z  
96-hconres-436 96 hconres 436 A concurrent resolution accepting the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of the hopes of the American people for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran and dedicating the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-22 1980-09-22 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8] WI R R000459 70 Declares that the Congress accepts the gift of a red oak tree as a symbol of American hopes for the immediate release of the hostages in Iran. Dedicates the tree to the principles of individual freedom and world peace. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-s-3131 96 s 3131 A bill to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to clarify the limitations on the legislative authority of the Council of the District of Columbia. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-22 1980-09-22 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] CT D R000191 0 Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to authorize the Council of the District of Columbia to enact legislation which concerns the functions of the United States if such functions relating to the District are performed by Federal officers or employees pursuant to an Act of Congress. Makes this provision applicable to Acts passed by the Council on or after April 22, 1980. Provides that the limitations on the Council for enactment of legislation with respect to the organization and jurisdiction of District of Columbia Courts shall not be construed as restricting its authority to provide by law the extent of such courts' jurisdiction to review orders and decisions of the Mayor, the Council, or any District agency. Declares that, though the Council has no authority to tax non-residents of the District, such restriction shall not be construed as prohibiting it from imposing a tax on incorporated or unincorporated businesses trading in the District. Directs that the limitations on the legislative authority of the Council be strictly construed in a manner consistent with the congressional purposes of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
96-sconres-125 96 sconres 125 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to a Convocation on American Federalism. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-22 1980-09-22 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that by January 1, 1981, the President should call a Convocation on American Federalism in order to bring together elected officials of Federal, State, and local governments to stimulate a national assessment of the Federal system of government. States that the Convocation should: (1) define which governmental functions are inherently national in nature or inherently State or local in nature; (2) examine the allocation of such functions; (3) identify any necessary changes in current functional or programmatic roles of each level of government; (4) define the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce and the use of such power to preempt State and local regulatory authority; (5) define the limits on the power of Congress to attach conditions to the distribution of Federal financial assistance; (6) develop strategies to simplify the Federal grant system and to ensure that the system is utilized only where direct provision of services by the Government would not be effective; and (7) establish procedures for the publication of a final report by 1982 and interim reports as necessary. Declares that delegates to the Convocation should be authorized to conduct regional and State conferences to prepare for the Convocation. States that the Chairman of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations should: (1) provide financial assistance to State and local governments for conducting such conferences; and (2) direct the planning and administration of the Convocation until the delegates elect the Chairman of the Convocation. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
96-sjres-204 96 sjres 204 American Federalism Rejuvenation and Renaissance Resolution of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-22 1980-09-22 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 1 American Federalism Rejuvenation and Renaissance Resolution of 1980 - Directs the President, after consulting with Congress, to call a Convocation on American Federalism by January 1, 1981, in order to bring together elected officials of Federal, State, and local governments to stimulate a national assessment of the Federal system of government. Enumerates the duties of the Convocation which include: (1) defining which governmental functions are inherently national in nature and which functions are inherently State or local in nature; (2) examining the allocation of such functions; (3) identifying any necessary changes in the current functional or programmatic roles of each level of government; (4) defining the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce and the use of such power to preempt State and local regulatory authority; (5) defining the limits on the power of Congress to attach conditions to the distribution of Federal financial assistance; and (6) developing strategies to simplify the Federal grant system and to ensure that the system is utilized only where direct provision of the services by the Government would not be effective. Requires the Convocation to adjourn by January 1, 1982, and to publish a final report by May 1, 1982. Permits Convocation delegates to conduct State and regional conferences to prepare for the Convocation. Authorizes the Chairman of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to provide financial assistance for such conferences. Directs the Chairman to plan and administer the Convocation until the delegates elect a Convocation Chairman. 2025-09-02T13:55:35Z  
96-hr-8167 96 hr 8167 A bill to provide that the Congress shall have authority under section 431(d) of the General Education Provisions Act to disapprove any final regulations promulgated by the Department of Education for the proposed rules on nondiscrimination under programs receiving Federal financial assistance through such department, as published in the Federal Register on August 5, 1980. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-19 1980-09-19 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17] OH R A000221 0 Authorizes Congress to disapprove any final regulations promulgated by the Department of Education for specified proposed rules on nondiscrimination under programs receiving Federal financial assistance. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
96-hconres-433 96 hconres 433 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission should take such action as may be necessary to establish a special "Citizen's Rate" for domestic first-class mail that affords individual nonbusiness mail users a reduced domestic first-class mail rate. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-18 1980-09-18 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] NJ D G000511 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission should establish a reduced domestic first-class mail rate for individual non-business mail users. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8161 96 hr 8161 An act to designate the United States Federal Building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the "William S. Moorhead Federal Building". Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-18 1980-10-09 Public Law 96-413. House Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] PA D G000105 0 (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the United States Federal Building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the William S. Moorhead Federal Building, effective January 15, 1981. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
96-s-3126 96 s 3126 Regulatory Negotiations Commissions Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-18 1980-09-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 6 Regulatory Negotiation Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provisions - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to encourage the formation of regulatory negotiation commission as an alternative to the adversarial process of establishing regulatory policy. Defines the term "regulatory negotiation commission" as a group consisting of representatives of the major positions on the issues under consideration which is formed voluntarily by private individuals and organizations to attempt, through negotiation, to reach consensus recommendations on regulatory policy. Title II: Grants for Regulatory Negotiation Commissions - Directs the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States to establish a pilot program to make grants to five regulatory negotiation commission projects during each of fiscal years 1981 and 1982. Restricts such grants to projects pertaining to regulatory policy in the areas of health, safety, and the environment for which: (1) a major law has been enacted, but no rules or regulations have been issued; (2) final rules and regulations have been issued, but are likely to undergo major revision; or (3) basic statutory changes are expected. Requires the Chairman to select the areas for which grant applications will be accepted and to provide notice to the public of such grants. Specifies the information to be included in such an application including: (1) the need for the commission; (2) a proposed membership list for the commission; and (3) a written commitment by each member to negotiate in good faith and to produce a report on negotiations within the necessary time period. Directs the Chairman to approve an application only if the proposed commission: (1) will be able to report expanded areas of consensus among the affected parties; (2) will include balanced and sufficient representation of the major positions of interest in the area of regulatory policy to be considered; and (3) can recommend policy alternatives that will provide significant improvements over existing policy. Per… 2025-09-02T13:57:09Z  
96-s-3127 96 s 3127 A bill to amend the "Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act" regarding a presidential candidate refusing to debate. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-18 1980-09-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Amends the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act to require the withholding of Federal campaign funds from a presidential candidate who refuses to debate under specified circumstances. 2021-06-14T20:09:48Z  
96-hjres-611 96 hjres 611 A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day". Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-17 1980-09-17 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Atkinson, Eugene V. [D-PA-25] PA D A000329 1 Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8140 96 hr 8140 A bill to provide for the issuance of a postage stamp to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-17 1980-09-17 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] MI D T000356 0 Directs the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Doctor Samuel A. Mudd. Requires that such stamp be placed on sale on December 20, 1983, the birthday of Doctor Mudd. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8125 96 hr 8125 Agency Accountability Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-16 1980-09-16 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7] NJ D M000058 0 Agency Accountability Act of 1980 - Requires specified Federal agencies to submit to Congress annual reports on: (1) the number of complaints about the agency received from all Members of Congress during the preceding year; (2) the number of complaints resolved; (3) the time between the receipt and resolution of each complaint; and (4) any suggestions for administrative or legislative changes to reduce the number of complaints received by the agency. 2025-09-02T13:55:07Z  
96-hr-8116 96 hr 8116 Regional Presidential Primaries Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-15 1980-09-15 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] MA D S001040 0 Regional Presidential Primaries Act of 1980 - Designates four geographic regions of the United States. Requires that elections of delegates to the national political conventions in States and territories of the United States within the same geographic region be held on the same date. Sets the dates for such elections and directs the Commissioner of the Federal Election Commission to determine by lot the election date for each geographic region. 2025-09-02T13:54:59Z  
96-s-3115 96 s 3115 A bill to provide a special defense to the liability of political subdivisions of States under section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) relating to civil actions for the deprivation of rights. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-15 1980-09-15 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Amends current law creating a Federal cause of action for the violation of a person's civil rights under color of State law to exempt from liability a local government which acted in good faith with a reasonable belief that its actions were not in violation of constitutional rights or laws providing for equal rights of citizens or persons. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-hr-8097 96 hr 8097 A bill to amend Public Law 94-565, relating to payments in lieu of taxes, to provide that the amount of the Federal payment to units of local government within a State for certain Federal property located within their jurisdiction shall not be less than the amount which such unit would be eligible to receive from the State as a State payment in lieu of taxes with respect to such property if the property were owned by the State rather than by the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-10 1980-09-10 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] MI R D000131 0 Sets the minimum Federal payment for U.S. entitlement lands located within the boundaries of local governmental units at the amount which such units would be eligible to receive from the State in lieu of taxes for such lands if such lands were owned by the State. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-sconres-123 96 sconres 123 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of the booklets entitled "The Senate Chamber, 1810-1859" and "The Supreme Court Chamber, 1810-1860". Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-10 1980-10-01 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Authorizes additional printing, for the use of the Senate Commission on Art and Antiquities, of the booklets entitled "The Senate Chamber, 1810-1859" and "The Supreme Court Chamber, 1810-1860." 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-s-3101 96 s 3101 A bill to amend the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 to provide for the same cost-of-living adjustments in the basic compensation of officers and members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division as are given to Federal employees under the General Schedule. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-08 1980-09-08 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Amends the District of Columbia Police and Firemen's Salary Act of 1958 to specify that officers and members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division shall receive the same overall percentage adjustment in basic compensation as other Federal employees within the General Schedule under the Federal pay comparability system, effective in fiscal year 1981. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
96-hconres-429 96 hconres 429 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the biennial cost-of-living adjustments for Federal retirees. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-05 1980-09-05 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] CA D B001156 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the provisions of law requiring twice a year cost of living adjustments for Federal civil service and military retirees should not be changed. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
96-hres-782 96 hres 782 A resolution authorizing the printing as a House document of the transcript of hearings of the Select Committee on Committees relating to energy jurisdiction of House committees. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-05 1980-09-05 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38] CA D P000121 0 Authorizes the printing as a House document of the transcript of hearings of the Select Committee on Committees relating to energy jurisdiction of House committees. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
96-hjres-605 96 hjres 605 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands to have Representatives in the House of Representatives. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-04 1980-09-04 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 1 Constitutional Amendment - Allows the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands to have Representatives in the House of Representatives. 2021-06-14T19:17:55Z  
96-hr-8075 96 hr 8075 A bill to add representatives of town officials to the membership of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-04 1980-09-04 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7] OH R B000910 0 Adds three members to the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Directs the President to appoint the three members from a panel of at least six elected town officials submitted by the National Association of Towns and Townships. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
96-hr-8080 96 hr 8080 A bill to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to prohibit relatives of the President, Vice President, any Member of Congress, or the President's Cabinet from acting as a foreign agent. Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-04 1980-09-04 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 16 Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to prohibit relatives of the President, Vice-President, Members of Congress, or the President's Cabinet members from acting as foreign agents. 2021-06-14T19:47:01Z  
96-s-3084 96 s 3084 Limitation on Government Recordkeeping Requirements Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-04 1980-09-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 2 Limitation on Government Recordkeeping Requirements Act of 1980 - Prohibits any Federal agency from: (1) requiring any person to maintain, prepare, or produce any record (other than a record relating to a dangerous material) of an event after five years have expired since the event occurred; and (2) commencing an action against a person who violated a regulation if five years or more have expired since such violation occurred, except as otherwise provided by the Internal Revenue Code. Declares that this Act shall not apply in any case involving: (1) fraud; (2) a willfull or knowing violation; (3) a false statement of fact made to an agency; or (4) the omission of information necessary to make a statement not misleading. 2025-09-02T13:57:09Z  
96-hr-8063 96 hr 8063 Federal Managers Accountability Act of 1980 Government Operations and Politics 1980-09-03 1980-09-03 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] TX D B000880 0 Federal Managers' Accountability Act of 1980 - Amends the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 to require the head of each executive agency to prepare, sign, and transmit to the President an annual report on the adequacy of the agency's systems of internal auditing and administrative control. Directs the Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to establish a method of reporting and guidelines for the agencies in evaluating their systems of internal accounting and administrative control, and to modify such method or guidelines as necessary. Requires each agency to establish internal accounting and administrative controls, in accordance with standards prescribed by the Comptroller General, which provide assurances that: (1) obligations and costs comply with applicable law; (2) funds, property, and other assets are protected against waste, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation; and (3) agency revenues and expenditures are properly accounted for and recorded. Directs an agency to identify any inadequacy in the agency's systems which prevent the systems from achieving such assurances, and to describe in detail plans for correcting any such inadequacy. Requires the Inspector General or the head of the internal audit staff of each agency to receive and investigate any allegation that an agency employee provided false or misleading information in connection with an evaluation or report concerning the agency's accounting or control systems. Directs the head of an agency to take action against such an employee as necessary. Amends the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 to require the President to include in the information transmitted to Congress with the annual budget a statement on: (1) the original amount of appropriations requested by the Office of Inspector General of each agency; and (2) the changes made in such request prior to submission to the Director of OMB and Congress. Requires the head of each agency to certify that requ… 2025-09-02T13:55:01Z  
96-hr-8048 96 hr 8048 A bill to provide that topsoil declared to be surplus property in connection with the construction of a dam by the United States may be donated to local governments, local public agencies, and private, non-profit organizations. Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-28 1980-08-28 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] SC D D000267 0 Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require an executive agency responsible for constructing a dam to transfer surplus topsoil, upon request, to local governments, local public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations in the area without consideration. Prohibits any recipient of such surplus topsoil from transferring it for consideration. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
96-hr-8049 96 hr 8049 A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide penalties for threats against certain persons protected by the United States Secret Service. Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-28 1980-08-28 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 0 Amends the Federal criminal code to revise the current prohibition against making threats against a President and successors to the Presidency by: (1) including the threat of kidnapping within the scope of such offense; and (2) extending its application to threats against presidential and vice-presidential candidates, spouses of such candidates, and members of the immediate family of the President and Vice President. 2021-06-14T19:46:55Z  
96-hr-8056 96 hr 8056 A bill to amend title 13, United States Code, to correct for undercounting in the 1980 census. Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-28 1980-08-28 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8] NY D R000442 0 Requires the Secretary of Commerce to adjust the population figures obtained in the decennial census by employing the best available methodology to correct for undercounting. Directs the Secretary, to the extent feasible, to authorize the use of the statistical method of sampling to determine the population for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8061 96 hr 8061 District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1981 Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-28 1980-12-15 Public Law 96-530. House Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [R-CA-28] CA R D000373 0 (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-1477) District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1981 - Makes appropriations for the Federal payment and loans for capital outlay to the District of Columbia for fiscal year 1981. Makes appropriations for the Federal contribution to the Police Officers and Fire Fighters', Teachers', and Judges' Retirement Funds, and for reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in connection with inauguration activities, and with demonstration activities. Appropriates amounts out of the general fund for the District of Columbia for the following: (1) governmental direction and support, with limitations on expenditures for official purposes by the Mayor and the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia; (2) economic development and regulation; (3) public safety and justice; (4) the public education system; (5) human support services; (6) transportation services and assistance; (7) environmental services and supply; (8) repayment of inaugural expenses; (9) demonstration expenses; (10) establishment of a water and sewer enterprise fund; and (11) capital outlay. Limits the expenditure of any appropriation under this Act for any consulting service through procurement contract to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection, except where otherwise provided under existing law, or under existing Executive order issued pursuant to existing law. Requires that vouchers for expenditures be audited before payment by the designated certifying official, and that such vouchers be paid by checks issued by the designated disbursing official. Specifies that amounts appropriated for particular purposes shall be considered the maximum amounts which may be expended. Sets forth limitations on mileage allowances for privately owned vehicles used for the performance of official duties. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated under this Act for regulations or orders requiring the installation of meters in taxicabs. Appropriates f… 2025-09-02T13:55:07Z  
96-hjres-602 96 hjres 602 A joint resolution to designate the 16th day of March of each year, the anniversary of the birth date of James Madison, as "Freedom of Information Day". Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-27 1980-08-27 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Reuss, Henry S. [D-WI-5] WI D R000165 79 Designates March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8031 96 hr 8031 A bill to amend title 13, United States Code, to correct for undercounting in the 1980 census. Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-27 1980-08-27 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] NY D A000052 2 Requires the Secretary of Commerce to adjust the population figures obtained in the decennial census by employing the best available methodology to correct for undercounting. Directs the Secretary, to the extent feasible, to authorize the use of the statistical method of sampling to determine the population for purposes of apportionment of Representatives in Congress. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8034 96 hr 8034 A bill to amend title 5 United States Code, to establish a ceiling on Federal contracts for personal services, to extend the ceiling on the number of Federal employees under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-27 1980-08-27 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] IA R L000169 0 Prohibits the amount expended by all executive agencies for personal service contracts during any fiscal year from exceeding the total amount expended by all agencies during fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the President to increase such amount, not to exceed a specified limit, upon publishing a finding that: (1) such increase serves the public interest; (2) an increase is necessary to assure the good administration of the agency; and (3) the contracts involved are not being used to circumvent any personnel ceiling. Declares that such contract ceiling shall not apply during a time of war or a period of national emergency. Terminates such provisions on February 1, 1985. Amends the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 to prohibit the number of civilian employees in the executive branch on September 30 of 1982, 1983, and 1984 from exceeding the number of such employees on September 30, 1977. Requires the Office of Personnel Management, by January 31, 1981, to transmit to each House of Congress a report which: (1) describes the utilization of temporary employees in each agency during fiscal year 1980; and (2) recommends ways to enforce personnel ceilings with respect to such employees. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8043 96 hr 8043 A bill to amend Title 13 of the U.S. Code to provide for adjusted and accurate Decennial Census figures. Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-27 1980-08-27 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] NJ D G000511 0 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to adjust the population figures obtained in the decennial census by using appropriate statistical methods to remedy any undercount. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hr-8029 96 hr 8029 A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to permit citizen suits to recover records wrongfully removed from agency files. Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-26 1980-08-26 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20] NY D W000258 0 Permits any person to commence a civil action against any person (including the United States and any Government agency) who is alleged to possess records wrongfully removed from agency files. Declares that no such action may be commenced: (1) until 60 days after the plaintiff has notified the Administrator of General Services, the head of the agency from which the records were removed, the Attorney General, and the person alleged to possess such records of the alleged violation; or (2) if, within such 60 day period, the Attorney General commences and is diligently prosecuting an action to recover such records. Authorizes the person who notifies the Attorney General of the violation to intervene in any such action brought by the Attorney General. Permits the Administrator to intervene as a matter of right in any action brought pursuant to this Act. Authorizes a district court to award litigation costs to any party upon issuing a final order in any action brought pursuant to this Act. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
96-hr-8010 96 hr 8010 A bill to amend the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act to designate a Job Corps Center as the "Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center". Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-25 1980-09-08 Public Law 96-341. House Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] KY D P000230 6 Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to designate the Job Corps facilities located in Union and Muhlenburg Counties, Kentucky, as the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
96-hr-8011 96 hr 8011 A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for financing of general election campaigns for the House of Representatives. Government Operations and Politics 1980-08-25 1980-08-25 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] NJ D H000930 0 Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to add Title V: Financing of General Election Campaigns for the House of Representatives. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to maintain, in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, the House of Representatives Election Campaign Account. Sets forth eligibility requirements to be met by candidates for election to the House of Representatives seeking payments from such Account. Limits expenditures from personal funds which may be made by candidates meeting such eligibility requirements. Entitles eligible candidates to matching payments and sets forth the procedure for determining the amounts of these payments. Stipulates that the aggregate payments to all candidates in an election shall not exceed three times the maximum amount payable in matching funds. Suspends certain expenditure limitations on eligible candidates if any candidate not eligible to receive payments pursuant to this Act makes expenditures or receives contributions in excess of specified amounts. Sets forth the procedure for requesting matching payments. Sets forth procedures to be followed by the Secretary of the Treasury in maintaining the House of Representatives Election Campaign Account. Directs the Federal Elections Commission to conduct examinations and audits of the campaign accounts of ten percent of the eligible candidates. Provides for the participation of the Commission in judicial proceedings arising under this Act. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  

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