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97-hres-637 97 hres 637 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Barney Clark. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-20 1982-12-20 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 the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Dr. Barney Clark. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hr-7421 97 hr 7421 A bill to suspend the final decision of the Federal Communications Commission in Docket Number 20868 (Second Computer Inquiry) to the extent it prohibits the provision, installation, and maintenance of telephones and other customer-premises equipment by regulated communications carriers. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-14 1982-12-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10] IN D S000294 0 Declares that a specified decision of the Federal Communications Commission shall not, prior to January 1, 1984, prohibit regulated communications common carriers from providing, installing, or maintaining telephones and other customer-premises equipment. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hr-7411 97 hr 7411 Space Commerce Act Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-13 1982-12-20 Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. House Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] HI D A000069 50 Space Commerce Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue licenses for launching private sector space objects. Sets forth the conditions for issuing a license, including the ability to meet liability insurance requirements. Establishes criminal penalties for launching private space objects without such a license. Directs the Secretary to establish requirements for liability insurance to be carried by any licensee. Permits the Administrator to suspend or revoke a license for failure to comply with applicable regulations. Excludes from this Act space objects launched by or on behalf of the United States Government. Establishes the Commercial Space Study Commission to study the direction of future Government involvement and regulation of private sector commercial activity in outer space. Directs the Commission to report to Congress within a specified time. Terminates the Commission 60 days after its final report. 2025-08-29T19:50:17Z  
97-sjres-270 97 sjres 270 A joint resolution to designate 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-07 1983-01-03 Became Public Law No: 97-413. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Designates 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hjres-627 97 hjres 627 A joint resolution to designate the year 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-06 1982-12-06 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 3 Designates 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hr-7347 97 hr 7347 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish certain rules relating to the syndication of programming by television networks. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-01 1982-12-06 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] CA D W000215 0 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a television network from: (1) selling or distributing television programs to U.S. television station licensees for non-network television exhibition or otherwise engaging in the syndication of programming within the United States; (2) selling or distributing television programs of which it is not the sole producer for exhibition outside the United States; or (3) reserving any option or right to share in revenues or profits in connection with such domestic or foreign sale or distribution. Prohibits, also, a television network from acquiring any right or interest in the commercial use of any television program produced by a person other than such network, other than the license to network exhibition within the United States and on foreign stations regularly included within such network, except that if the network does not timely avail itself of such license to U.S. network exhibition then the grantor of the license may reacquire such license. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-sconres-130 97 sconres 130 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the advancement of science and technology in the communications and electronics industry is vital to the needs of America. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-01 1982-12-13 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 1 Expresses the resolve of the Congress: (1) to take a leading role in increasing awareness of the importance of maintaining the scientific and technological superiority of the United States in the area of electronics and communications; and (2) to encourage the establishment of a national center dedicated to such area. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-hjres-623 97 hjres 623 A joint resolution to designate the week of March 13, 1983, as National Children and Television Week. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-10-01 1982-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 0 Designates the week of March 13, 1983, as National Children and Television Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-s-3006 97 s 3006 Schmitt-Ritter Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-10-01 1982-12-07 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 974. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 0 (Reported to Senate from Committee on Commerce,Science,and Transportation with amendment(without written rept.)) Schmitt-Ritter Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982 - Directs the President to establish and direct a coordinated program for the improvement and use of risk analysis within Federal agencies through research, interagency coordination and the development of comparative risk strategies. Requires the Administrator for Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress a plan which: (1) reviews the extent, type, and quality of risk analysis presently being carried out within, by, and outside Federal agencies; (2) recommends specific areas for emphasis for research and funding; (3) recommends a coordinating mechanism to transmit and share research results among Federal agencies and other institutions; (4) plans for prototypical risk analysis demonstrations; and (5) recommends methods of increasing public awareness. Requires specified Federal agencies to recommend to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy research that should be done by such agencies. Directs the National Science Foundation to recommend a program of research to strengthen the basic and applied sciences required to support Federal agencies in utilizing risk analysis methods, including improved data gathering methods. Requires the Director to coordinate such recommended research programs. Requires specified Federal agencies to undertake a prototypical risk analysis study: (1) utilizing new developments when available; (2) comparing the risk of alternative courses of action; (3) delineating scientific from policy judgments; (4) identifying limits placed on the analysis due to relevant organizational and statutory constraints; and (5) identifying tradeoffs. Directs the Administrator to transmit a report to Congress summarizing the risk analysis being carried out and making recommendations for future research and legislative changes. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-sjres-264 97 sjres 264 A joint resolution to designate the week of March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as "National Children and Television Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1982-10-01 1983-01-08 Became Public Law No: 97-443. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 30 Designates March 13 through March 19, 1983, as National Children and Television Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hjres-618 97 hjres 618 A joint resolution designating December 1982 as "National Closed-Captioned Television Month". Science, Technology, Communications 1982-09-30 1982-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] IA D H000206 56 Designates December 1982 as National Closed-Captioned Television Month. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hr-7255 97 hr 7255 Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-09-30 1982-10-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1982 - Establishes the Arctic Science Policy Council to: (1) facilitate cooperation between the Federal Government and State governments with respect to Arctic research; (2) promote cooperative Arctic research programs with other nations; (3) develop and supervise an integrated national Arctic science policy; and (4) cooperate with the Governor and agencies of Alaska in formulating Arctic science policy. Requires the Council to: (1) appoint the members of an Arctic Research Commission; (2) publish, annually, a statement of goals and objectives of Arctic research to guide such Commission; and (3) submit an annual report on its activities to Congress. Requires Federal agencies to cooperate with the Council and furnish any nonproprietary information relating to Arctic research that the Council may request. Establishes the Arctic Research Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) survey Arctic research conducted by Federal and State agencies and public and private institutions to determine priorities and make recommendations for future research; (2) establish a data collection and retrieval center for Arctic research; (3) promulgate guidelines for the use and dissemination of Arctic research information; (4) consult with the Council and make grants for Arctic research; (5) transmit, annually, a report on its activities, with recommendations on future Arctic research policy to the Council; (6) submit to Congress and the State legislature of Alaska a report, making recommendations on the continued operation of Government-operated laboratory facilities conducting Arctic research; and (7) cooperate with the Governor and agencies of Alaska with respect to Arctic research and management of Arctic scientific and technological data. Authorizes the State of Alaska to elect whether or not it will participate in Council and Commission activities. Provides that the failure of Alaska, in any fiscal year, to contribute to the Arctic Research Fund an amount equal to one quarter of the U.S. ap… 2025-08-29T19:50:12Z  
97-sjres-258 97 sjres 258 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of December 1982 as "National Close-Captioned Television Month". Science, Technology, Communications 1982-09-29 1983-01-04 Became Public Law No: 97-419. Senate Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] CT R W000253 33 Requests the President to designate December 1982 as National Closed-Captioned Television Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hr-7168 97 hr 7168 Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-09-22 1982-09-23 Ordered to be Reported (Amended). House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 15 Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish regulations to ensure reasonable access to telephone service by persons with impaired hearing. Directs the FCC to require that essential telephones provide internal means for effective use with specially designed hearing aids. Defines "essential telephones" to mean only coin operated telephones, emergency telephones, and other telephones frequently needed by persons using hearing aids. Directs the FCC to establish the necessary technical standards. Directs the FCC to establish the labeling requirements necessary to provide consumers with adequate information on the compatibility between telephones and hearing aids. Directs the FCC, in rulemaking decisions, to consider the costs and benefits to all telephone users, with and without hearing impairments. Directs the FCC to ensure that regulations adopted to implement this Act do not impair development of improved technology. Requires the rules and regulations required by this Act to be completed within one year after enactment. Directs the FCC to review such rules and regulations periodically. Permits common carriers or connecting carriers to provide specialized terminal equipment needed by persons with hearing, speech, vision, or mobility impairments. Permits such carriers to recover in their tariffs for regulated service the costs for such equipment not charged to users of the equipment. 2025-08-29T19:50:11Z  
97-hjres-568 97 hjres 568 A joint resolution to provide for the designation of October 5, 1982 as "Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1982-08-11 1982-10-05 Became Public Law No: 97-281. House Rep. Early, Joseph D. [D-MA-3] MA D E000013 55 Designates October 5, 1982, as Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-s-2767 97 s 2767 Land Remote Sensing Satellite Authorization Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-07-22 1982-07-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 2 Land Remote Sensing Satellite Authorization Act of 1982 - Makes the Secretary of Commerce responsible for: (1) operating the existing U.S. land remote sensing satellite system; (2) operating the space segment; (3) transferring the data-handling segment to the private sector; and (4) coordinating the space and data-handling segments. Directs the Secretary to acquire from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration all but the research and development portions of the satellite system. Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive plan of operation, including procuring launch services, determining satellite asset needs for ten years, and stimulating private sector efforts to provide such assets. Directs the Secretary to coordinate the satellite system with other Federal agencies. Permits the Secretary to negotiate with international bodies or foreign governments. Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive process for transferring the data-handling segment to the private sector, if cost-effective. Establishes civil penalties for the unauthorized sale of data produced by the existing satellite system. Grants jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts. Grants the Secretary authority to administer the system in accordance with the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958. 2025-08-29T19:51:46Z  
97-sconres-114 97 sconres 114 A concurrent resolution to congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all persons involved in the success of the test flight phase of the Space Shuttle program. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-07-21 1982-07-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 24 Sets forth the congratulations of Congress to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other organizations and persons who contributed to the successful completion of the Space Shuttle test flight period. 2023-05-11T13:12:33Z  
97-hjres-541 97 hjres 541 A joint resolution concerning the successful completion of the test flight phase of the space shuttle program. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-07-20 1982-08-20 Became Public Law No: 97-237. House Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29] CA D H000367 35 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Extends the congratulations of Congress to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the individuals who contributed to the successful completion of the test flight phase of the Space Shuttle program and the entry of the United States into a new era of space flight for the benefit of the people of the United States and all mankind. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-hr-6797 97 hr 6797 Assurance of Diversity of Electronic Information Sources Act Science, Technology, Communications 1982-07-20 1982-07-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15] IL R C000773 0 Assurance of Diversity of Electronic Information Sources Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize any carrier to offer an information publishing service over any facility it owns. Prohibits including costs associated with such service in a tariff filed by a common carrier or an intrastate common carrier. Prohibits such carriers from discriminating between affiliated persons and unaffiliated persons or among unaffiliated persons, in providing any transmission facility or service used in connection with information publishing services. Requires such carriers to make available on a nondiscriminatory basis any facility, service, or supporting function used to provide any information publishing service. Prohibits such carriers from providing any information publishing service through any regulated transmission facility other than to provide: (1) directory listings or assistance; (2) weather or time information; or (3) certain audio information service. Lists exceptions to such prohibition. 2025-08-29T19:50:00Z  
97-hr-6798 97 hr 6798 Atmospheric, Climatic, and Ocean Pollution Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-07-20 1982-07-27 Text of This Measure Substituted as an Amendment to H.R.6324. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 10 Atmospheric, Climatic, and Ocean Pollution Act of 1982 - Title I: Declaration of Findings and Purposes - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes. Title II: General Program Authorizations and Reporting Requirements - Authorizes appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce for atmospheric, climatic, and ocean pollution programs for FY 1983 and 1984. Permits the transfer of funds between categories. Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to notify Congress of the nature of, and reasons for, any transfers in excess of ten percent, or the appropriate committees of Congress must notify the Administrator that they have no objection to such transfer. Requires the Administrator to report to the appropriate committees of Congress on all aspects of the atmospheric, climatic, and ocean pollution activities of such Administration. Directs the Administrator to submit to Congress and the President on the same date as the FY 1984 budget request a report on the importance of meteorological satellites to weather forecasting, including analyses of the impact of such satellites on forecasting, their expected lifetimes and replacement times, and the appropriateness of transferring civilian meteorological satellites to the private sector. Prohibits the use of funds to effectuate such transfer unless the appropriate committees of Congress give the Secretary of Commerce written notice of no objection within 30 days after receipt of a comprehensive plan for such transfer. Directs the Administrator to report to Congress and the President on the future organization and technological capabilities of the National Weather Service, including cost estimates and a ten year reorganization plan. Title III: National Climate Program - National Climate Program Amendments of 1982 - Amends the National Climate Program Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an interagency Climate Program Policy Board (Board) to co… 2025-08-29T19:50:00Z  
97-hr-6753 97 hr 6753 A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-07-13 1982-07-20 Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. House Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] NE R S000622 43 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to give adequate public notice of any intention to close or consolidate a weather service office. Sets forth factors the Secretary must consider in deciding to close or consolidate, including the effect on the community served and the economic savings to the National Weather Service. Permits the appeal of a closing by any person served by the office to the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-sjres-210 97 sjres 210 A joint resolution to designate July 20 of each year as "Space Exploration Day." Science, Technology, Communications 1982-06-30 1982-06-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 0 Designates July 20 of each year as Space Exploration Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hres-516 97 hres 516 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the role of the Rural Electrification Administration should be enhanced to assure that Federal agencies consider the needs of rural America in establishing policies which affect telephone service in rural America. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-06-24 1982-06-24 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6] OK D E000184 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration should establish guidelines which will assure that Federal agencies will consider the needs of rural areas in connection with establishing policies which affect the financial requirements of rural telephone service; and (2) the Federal agencies should comply with such guidelines and should consult with the Administrator and certain State agencies when granting loans, prescribing rules, and establishing policies which affect the financial requirements of rural telephone service. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
97-hres-514 97 hres 514 A resolution commemorating July 1, 1982, which is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the beginning of the International Geophysical Year and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to international cooperation in the sciences. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-06-23 1982-12-21 Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 75 (Measure passed House, amended) Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the Internal Geophysical Year. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to a new era of international cooperation in all the sciences. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-s-2604 97 s 2604 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1983 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-28 1982-06-09 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 0 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management for FY 1983. Permits appropriations for research and development to be used for any items of a capital nature (other than acquisition of land) which may be required at locations other than NASA installations for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit institutions of higher education, or to nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is the conduct of scientific research, for purchase or construction of additional research facilities. Requires the Administrator to notify the appropriate committees of Congress whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount. Permits funds appropriated for research and development or for construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits the funds for construction of any of specified facilities: (1) in the discretion of the NASA Administrator, to be varied upward ten percent; or (2) following a report by the Administrator to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the circumstances of such action, to be varied upward 25 percent to meet unusual cost variations. Limits the total cost of all construction work to the total of the amounts specified. Permits one-half of one percent of the funds appropriated for research and development to be transferred to the "Construction of facilities" appropriation. Authorizes the expenditure of such funds, together with an additional $10,000,000, to construct, expand, or modify laboratories and other installations. Requires the Administrator to notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the specific nature, cost, and reasons for such construction 30 days before expending funds. Permits each committee to pr… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-s-2605 97 s 2605 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-28 1982-05-28 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 638. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 0 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act - Title I: Declaration of Findings, Purposes, and Policies - Sets forth the findings, purposes, and policies of Congress concerning the ocean and atmosphere. Title II: Authorizations for Marine Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary of Commerce to carry out specified marine program services and marine environment programs. Title III: Marine Pollution Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out marine ecosystems investigations under specified Acts. Title IV: Authorizations for Atmospheric Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out: (1) programs of the National Weather Services; (2) atmospheric research and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory; and (3) responsibilities of the National Climate Program Office. Title V: Authorizations for Marine Living Resources Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out the responsibilities of the National Marine Fisheries Services under specified Acts. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for specified fishery funds. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985 for the Secretary's responsibilities under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Title VI: Authorizations for Satellite Services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out functions relating to satellite programs and to Environmental Data and Information Services. Title VII: Authorizations for Executive Administration of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under th… 2025-08-29T19:51:40Z  
97-sres-398 97 sres 398 A resolution entitled "The Clear Channel Broadcasting Resolution". Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-25 1982-05-25 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President and the Congress should take all necessary and appropriate action: (1) to persuade Cuba not to build new high-powered AM broadcast stations that would interfere with AM stations in the United States; or (2) pursue legislation authorizing the construction of radio stations that would interfere with Cuban radio operations until the Cuban stations stop interfering with U.S. stations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-s-2551 97 s 2551 National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-20 1982-05-20 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 577. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 0 National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for FY 1983 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) Antarctic research programs; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Makes specified funds available for industry/university cooperative projects to promote academic research and education in the basic sciences and engineering. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be used for consultation or expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United states. Permits the transfer of funds among categories. Requires the Director of the Foundation to give the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days notice of any transfers in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized. Provides that written notice of no objections from the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources will permit an immediate transfer of funds. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the National Science Board to render periodic rather than annual reports to the President on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States. Repeals the requirement that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Deletes the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Repeals the prohibition against a Foundation employee's registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and made in connection with official duties. 2025-08-29T19:51:40Z  
97-hr-6433 97 hr 6433 High Technology Trade Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-19 1982-07-26 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5] MA D S000286 36 High Technology Trade Act of 1982 - Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements to obtain the maximum openness with respect to international trade in high technology and to strengthen the international trading system. Lists policies that may be included in such agreements. Authorizes the President to: (1) proclaim changes in tariffs on high technology products; and (2) use procedures contained in the Trade Act of 1974 to change U.S. laws in order to carry out such agreements. Directs the President to determine whether certain key countries are providing national treatment for U.S. exports of high technology products and U.S. investments in high technology industries. Directs the President to enter into consultations with countries that the President determines are not providing national treatment. Directs the President to consider taking other appropriate actions if such consultations are not effective. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to Congress on: (1) the extent to which a key country uses industrial policies or measures which significantly distort international trade or investment and which have or may have a substantial adverse effect on the U.S. high technology industry; and (2) the steps which the President is taking or proposes to take to remedy such adverse effects. Sets forth the scope of the analysis to be included in such report. Directs the President to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate or offset the adverse effects of foreign industrial practices that: (1) significantly distort international trade or investment harmful to the U.S. high technology industry; or (2) may result in sales of articles at less than fair market value in the United States or subsidization of articles imported into the United States and cause, or threaten to cause, material injury to any U.S. high technology industry. Directs the Secretary to establish a mechanism to analyze high techno… 2025-08-29T19:49:52Z  
97-hr-6436 97 hr 6436 High Technology Trade Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-19 1982-05-26 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 0 High Technology Trade Act of 1982 - Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements to obtain the maximum openness with respect to international trade in high technology and to strengthen the international trading system. Lists policies that may be included in such agreements. Authorizes the President to: (1) proclaim changes in tariffs on high technology products; and (2) use procedures contained in the Trade Act of 1974 to change U.S. laws in order to carry out such agreements. Directs the President to determine whether certain key countries are providing national treatment for U.S. exports of high technology products and U.S. investments in high technology industries. Directs the President to enter into consultations with countries that the President determines are not providing national treatment. Directs the President to consider taking other appropriate actions if such consultations are not effective. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to Congress on: (1) the extent to which a key country uses industrial policies or measures which significantly distort international trade or investment and which have or may have a substantial adverse effect on the U.S. high technology industry; and (2) the steps which the President is taking or proposes to take to remedy such adverse effects. Sets forth the scope of the analysis to be included in such report. Directs the President to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate or offset the adverse effects of foreign industrial practices that: (1) significantly distort international trade or investment harmful to the U.S. high technology industry; or (2) may result in sales of articles at less than fair market value in the United States or subsidization of articles imported into the United States and cause, or threaten to cause, material injury to any U.S. high technology industry. Directs the Secretary to establish a mechanism to analyze high techno… 2025-08-29T19:49:52Z  
97-s-2529 97 s 2529 A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-14 1982-05-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] ME R C000598 1 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to give adequate public notice of any intention to close or consolidate a weather service office. Sets forth factors the Secretary must consider in deciding to close or consolidate, including the effect on the community served and the economic savings to the National Weather Service. Permits the appeal of a closing by any person served by the office to the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-hr-6351 97 hr 6351 Agriculture Weather Service Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-11 1982-05-17 Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. House Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17] CA R P000097 0 Agricultural Weather Service Act of 1982 - Transfers agricultural and fire weather functions from the Secretary of Commerce to the Secretary of Agriculture. Authorizes fee charges for providing weather information services. Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees within 18 months. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-29T19:49:52Z  
97-s-2510 97 s 2510 Daylight Saving Time Expansion Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-10 1982-05-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Daylight Saving Time Expansion Act of 1982 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to start daylight saving time the first Sunday in March rather than the last Sunday of April. Continues a State's right to preempt such time changes. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make necessary adjustments in the operation of daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations. 2025-08-29T19:51:40Z  
97-hr-6306 97 hr 6306 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to prohibit consideration of skywave signals in determining whether to grant an application for a license. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-06 1982-05-13 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] IL R F000123 4 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from considering interference to the skywave signal of any broadcasting station in determining whether harmful interference will result from a license applicant's proposed broadcasting frequency. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hr-6324 97 hr 6324 Atmospheric, Climatic, and Ocean Pollution Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-06 1982-12-17 Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11] NY D S000124 5 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Title I: National Weather Service - Prohibits the closing or consolidation of any Weather Service Office or Weather Service Forecast Office of the National Weather Service unless such closure or consolidation is in accordance with criteria and procedures established by the Secretary of Commerce. Title II: National Climate Program - National Climate Program Amendments of 1982 - Amends the National Climate Program Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an interagency Climate Program Policy Board (Board) to coordinate planning, review all executive branch budget requests relating to climate, and establish other groups as necessary. Establishes the position of Director to head the National Climate Program Office, represent the Board, and be the spokesperson for the program. Requires the Office to analyze agency budget requests, coordinate interagency participation in international climate-related activities, and work with the National Academy of Sciences and other groups in preparing and implementing the five-year climate plan. Permits the Office to provide financial assistance for activities needed to meet the goals of the program set forth in such plan. Expands the mechanisms for intergovernmental climate-related studies and services under the program. Requires that the plan be revised and extended not more than biennially but not less than quadrennially. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984. Title III: Weather Modification Reporting - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984 to carry out the Act requiring the reporting of weather modification activities to the Federal Government. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-hr-6269 97 hr 6269 A bill to establish objective criteria and procedures for closing and consolidating weather stations. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-04 1982-05-10 Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. House Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] NE R S000622 0 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to give adequate public notice of any intention to close or consolidate a weather service office. Sets forth factors the Secretary must consider in deciding to close or consolidate, including the effect on the community served and the economic savings to the National Weather Service. Permits the appeal of a closing by any person served by the office to the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-s-2469 97 s 2469 International Telecommunications Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-05-03 1982-11-30 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 961. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 2 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 97-669) International Telecommunications Act of 1982 - Title I: General - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to create a new title dealing with international telecommunications. Declares that it is U.S. policy to rely upon marketplace competition and the private sector to provide international telecommunications services and to reduce and eliminate unnecessary regulations. Sets forth the U.S. policy to promote the deregulation of the resale or shared use of any international telecommunications service and to promote the interconnection of international telecommunications facilities based upon the cost of providing such facilities. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deregulate international telecommunications services or carriers as competition develops, unless the deregulation may result in a significant adverse impact upon the national defense and security or emergency preparedness or upon the competitiveness of U.S. businesses with foreign competitors. Directs the FCC to publish a list of those international telecommunications services which are regulated by the FCC or the date of enactment of this title. Authorizes the FCC to classify or reclassify as a regulated international telecommunications service any service or facilities where the FCC determines that: (1) such services or facilities are not subject to effective competition; (2) Federal regulation of such services is required to accomplish the purposes of the new title; and (3) the benefits of such regulation outweigh the costs. Sets forth the factors the FCC shall consider in making such determination. Requires each international telecommunications service which is being provided under tariff on the date of enactment to continue to be provided under tariff for at least one year. Directs the FCC to determine which of such services must continue to be regulated. Directs the FCC to review biennially any determination that su… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-s-2448 97 s 2448 Private Satellite Launching Authorization Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-28 1982-04-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 4 Private Satellite Launching Authorization Act of 1982 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a license for launching a space object. Sets forth the conditions for issuing a license. Makes such license nontransferable. Prohibits the launching of private space objects without such a license. Directs the Administrator to establish guidelines for the design and construction of space launch vehicles in the interest of public safety. Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to give technical assistance. Directs the Administrator of the FAA to establish requirements for liability insurance to be carried by any licensee. Permits the Administrator to suspend or revoke a license for failure to comply with applicable regulations. Excludes from this Act space objects launched by or on behalf of the United States Government. 2025-08-29T19:51:35Z  
97-s-2445 97 s 2445 Cable Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-27 1982-04-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 1 Cable Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set forth provisions governing cable telecommunications. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to oversee the implementation of such provisions. Authorizes any State, local government, or cable franchising authority to adopt or continue in effect regulations affecting cable systems which are not inconsistent with the purposes and policies of the cable provisions of this Act. Directs the cable operator and the cable franchising authority to determine jointly the: (1) amount and nature of basic service; (2) number of channels to be used for program origination; and (3) minimum capacity of telecommunications facilities to be provided by the cable operator. Prohibits any licensee, owner, or operator of a television station from providing cable telecommunications within a specified grade contour of the station, unless its system carries all the television stations with a contour that overlaps the cable operating area. Prohibits persons who provide telephone exchange service from providing cable telecommunications in the same operating area, unless the FCC grants permission and there is a sufficient showing that such person will provide significant additional diversity and competition in programming and information. Directs the FCC to require conditions that minimize anticompetitive practices and foster the purposes and policies of the cable provisions whenever such persons are permitted to provide cable telecommmunications. Authorizes, notwithstanding such restrictions, persons who provide telephone exchange service in rural areas with low population density to provide cable telecommunications in such areas. Permits States, local governments, or cable franchising authorities to regulate the rates of cable operators only for the provisions of basic service to subscribers. Prohibits such entities from regulating rates if the FCC determines that effective competition already exists. Authorizes pe… 2025-08-29T19:51:40Z  
97-hr-6159 97 hr 6159 Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-26 1982-08-03 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] PA R R000277 4 (Measure passed House, amended) Risk Analysis Research and Demonstration Act of 1982 - Directs the President to establish and direct a coordinated program for the improvement and use of risk analysis within Federal agencies through research, interagency coordination and the development of comparative risk strategies. Requires the Administrator for Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress a plan which: (1) reviews the extent, type, and quality of risk analysis presently being carried out within, by, and outside Federal agencies; (2) recommends specific areas for emphasis for research and funding; (3) recommends a coordinating mechanism to transmit and share research results among Federal agencies and other institutions; (4) plans for prototypical risk analysis demonstrations; and (5) recommends methods of increasing public awareness. Requires specified Federal agencies to recommend to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy research that should be done by such agencies. Directs the National Science Foundation to recommend a program of research to strengthen the basic and applied sciences required to support Federal agencies in utilizing risk analysis methods, including improved data gathering methods. Requires the Director to coordinate such recommended research programs. Requires specified Federal agencies to undertake a prototypical risk analysis study: (1) utilizing new developments when available; (2) comparing the risk of alternative courses of action; (3) delineating scientific from policy judgments; (4) identifying limits placed on the analysis due to relevant organizational and statutory constraints; and (5) identifying tradeoffs. Directs the Administrator to transmit a report to Congress summarizing the risk analysis being carried out and making recommendations for future research and legislative changes. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-sres-376 97 sres 376 A resolution to preclude telephone rate increases as a result of the break-up of A.T.&T. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-26 1982-04-26 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the proposed divestiture of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company be examined with a view toward protecting: (1) telephone users from rate increases; (2) the interests of Bell System shareholders; and (3) the viability of local operating companies. Directs the General Accounting Office to begin a report to Congress on the likely effects of the proposed divestiture. Calls for the abandonment of the proposed divestiture if the public interest would not be served. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hconres-315 97 hconres 315 A concurrent resolution to congratulate radio station WOSU-AM on the anniversary of its sixtieth year of operation. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-22 1982-04-22 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15] OH R W000781 0 Extends congressional congratulations to the radio station WOSU-AM, a broadcasting service of the Ohio State University, on its 60th anniversary. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-hconres-319 97 hconres 319 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the proposed closure of certain National Weather Service offices. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-22 1982-05-06 Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. House Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] NE R S000622 33 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Commerce should establish standards and procedures, including an opportunity for public comment, before any weather station or weather service office of the National Weather Service is closed or its personnel reduced. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-hr-6129 97 hr 6129 Amplitude Modulated Broadcast Station Experiment Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-21 1982-04-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] OH D A000214 10 Amplitude Modulated Broadcast Station Experiment Act of 1982 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission to: (1) conduct an experiment to test the feasibility of establishing extended broadcasting hours for amplitude modulated broadcast radio stations having only daytime operating licenses; and (2) report the results of the experiment to Congress. 2025-08-29T19:49:42Z  
97-hr-6101 97 hr 6101 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to permit the transportation, mailing, and broadcasting of advertising, information, and materials concerning lotteries authorized by law and conducted by a nonprofit organization, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-06 1982-04-08 Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5] NY R M000458 0 Amends the Federal criminal code to permit the transportation or mailing of materials concerning lotteries conducted by nonprofit organizations in accordance with State law. 2023-05-11T13:10:27Z  
97-s-2349 97 s 2349 National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-01 1982-05-28 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 649. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendments, S. Rept. 97-457) National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for FY 1983 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) Antarctic research programs; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Makes specified funds available for research to aid the handicapped and research in the economic, behavioral, and social sciences. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be used for consultation or expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds among categories. Requires the Director of the Foundation to give the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days notice of any transfers in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized. Provides that written notice of no objections from the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources will permit an immediate transfer of funds. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the National Science Board to render periodic rather than annual reports to the President on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States. Repeals the requirement that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Deletes the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Repeals the prohibition against a Foundation employee's registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the su… 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
97-s-2355 97 s 2355 Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-01 1983-01-03 Became Public Law No: 97-410. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 3 (Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment) Telecommunications for the Disabled Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish regulations to ensure reasonable access to telephone service by persons with impaired hearing. Directs the FCC to require that essential telephones provide internal means for effective use with specially designed hearing aids. Defines "essential telephones" to mean only coin operated telephones, emergency telephones, and other telephones frequently needed by persons using hearing aids. Directs the FCC to establish the necessary technical standards. Directs the FCC to establish the labeling requirements necessary to provide adequate information for consumers on the compatibility between telephones and hearing aids. Directs the FCC to consider in rulemaking decisions the costs and benefits to all telephone users, including those with and without hearing impairments. Directs the FCC to ensure that regulations adopted to implement this Act do not impair development of improved technology. Requires the rules and regulations required by this Act to be completed within one year after enactment. Directs the FCC to review such rules and regulations periodically. Permits common carriers or connecting carriers to provide specialized terminal equipment needed by persons with hearing, speech, vision, or mobility impairments. Permits such carriers to recover in its tariffs for regulated service the costs for such equipment not charged to users of the equipment. Directs the FCC to delegate to each State commission the authority to enforce the FCC regulations on telephone service for the hearing impaired. Amends the Public Broadcasting Amendments Act of 1981 to change the length of the terms of new members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to ensure that the political balance of the Board is retained. Amends the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to delete the requirement that 50 pe… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-s-2356 97 s 2356 High Technology Trade Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-04-01 1982-04-13 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 6 High Technology Trade Act of 1982 - Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements to obtain the maximum openness with respect to international trade in high technology and to strengthen the international trading system. Lists policies that may be included in such agreements. Authorizes the President to: (1) proclaim changes in tariffs on high technology products; and (2) use procedures contained in the Trade Act of 1974 to change U.S. laws in order to carry out such agreements. Directs the President to determine whether certain key countries are providing national treatment for U.S. exports of high technology products and U.S. investments in high technology industries. Directs the President to enter into consultations with countries that the President determines are not providing national treatment. Directs the President to consider taking other appropriate actions if the consultations are not effective. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the High Technology Industry Advisory Committee, to report annually to Congress on: (1) the extent to which a key country uses industrial policies or measures which significantly distort international trade or investment and which have or may have a substantial adverse effect on the U.S. high technology industry; and (2) the steps which the President is taking or proposes to take to remedy such adverse effects. Sets forth the scope of the analysis to be included in such report. Directs the President to take whatever steps are necessary to eliminate or offset the adverse effects of foreign industrial practices that: (1) significantly distort international trade or investment harmful to the U.S. high technology industry; or (2) may result in sales of articles at less than fair market value in the United States or subsidization of articles imported into the United States and cause, or threaten to cause, material injury to any U.S. high technology industry. Directs the Secreta… 2025-08-29T19:51:32Z  
97-hr-6007 97 hr 6007 Weather Modification Research, Development, and Policy Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-31 1982-04-08 Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 4 Weather Modification Research, Development, and Policy Act of 1982 - Establishes a national weather modification management program, including: (1) a subprogram for basic atmospheric research, utilizing relevant elements of the national climate program; (2) a subprogram for applied research and demonstration experiments, focussing on unresolved questions concerning techniques of precipitation augmentation or reduction, safety and efficacy, and techniques of measuring cloud and storm parameters; (3) cooperative efforts between the Federal Government, the private sector, State and foreign governments, and international organizations; (4) a subprogram for weather modification regulation and international protocol; (5) a subprogram for developing and utilizing sound management practices for conducting weather modification activities; (6) studies on unintentional weather modification caused by society's use of land, water, and energy; (7) studies on the economic, environmental, legal, and societal effects from weather modification; (8) a procedure for reporting weather modification activities in the United States; (9) a periodic assessment of the need for Federal regulation of weather modification; and (10) a five-year plan for the management of Federal research and development efforts in weather modification. Requires the President to appoint a Director to be the principal Federal officer responsible for planning and administering the Program, work with the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Weather Modification, seek independent advice, consult and cooperate with the States and encourage cooperation with other nations in the exchange of information and participate in international activities. Directs the President to establish and maintain a Federal Interagency Coordinating Committee on Weather Modification to consist of representatives from the Federal departments and agencies involved in the program. Requires each such department or agency with program duties and responsibilities to utilize the expertise and re… 2025-08-29T19:49:43Z  
97-hr-5991 97 hr 5991 National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1982 and 1983 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-30 1982-04-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. House Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] PA D W000044 1 National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1982 and 1983 - Title I: Authorization of Funds for Fiscal Year 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for FY 1982 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) U.S. Antarctic Program; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) cross- directorate programs; (9) program development and management; (10) science and engineering education; and (11) modernization of research equipment and facilities. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Title II: Authorization of Funds for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) U.S. Antarctic Program; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Specifies amounts for research to aid the handicapped, the National Research Opportunity Grant Program, and research instrumentation. Prohibits the use of funds for U.S. support of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Vienna, Austria if the President determines that participation is contrary to national security interests. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Title III: Availability of Funds and Other Functions - Requires the ratio of individual program appropriations to total appropriations be the same as the ratio of individual program authorizations to total authorizations. Permits t… 2025-08-29T19:49:43Z  
97-s-2283 97 s 2283 High Technology Trade Negotiations Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-25 1982-03-31 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission, Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 2 High Technology Trade Negotiations Act of 1982 - Directs the President to negotiate with foreign governments and instrumentalities to obtain and preserve the maximum openness of international trade and investment in high technology goods and services. Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral and multilateral agreements to achieve such openness. Authorizes the President, in order to carry out an agreement concluded under this Act, to: (1) proclaim the necessary modification or continuance of any existing duty free or excise treatment, or the necessary additional duties; and (2) use the procedures contained in the sections of the Trade Act of 1974 dealing with nontariff trade barriers if changes in U.S. law are needed. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a method to monitor high technology trade and investment in foreign markets, to evaluate the openness of trade and investment opportunities in these markets, and to further the objectives of this Act. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the President and to Congress on the results of the monitoring. 2025-08-29T19:51:32Z  
97-hr-5949 97 hr 5949 Cable Copyright and Signal Carriage Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-24 1982-12-03 Committees on Commerce; Judiciary. Joint hearings held. House Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] WI D K000020 1 (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #374 (347-53)) Cable Copyright and Signal Carriage Act of 1982 - Title I: Amendments to Title 17, United States Code - Amends the copyright law to conform with amendments to the Communications Act of 1934 made in title II of this Act concerning secondary transmissions. Makes actionable as an act of copyright infringement the willful or repeated secondary transmission to the public by a cable system of a primary transmission made by a broadcast station where the system fails to delete series program packages and feature films in which a broadcasting station has exclusive broadcast exhibition rights. Modifies the royalty fee schedule for secondary transmissions to exempt any cable system which carries no distant signal equivalents or fraction thereof. Redefines "local service area of a primary transmitter" to make a distinction between full service television broadcast stations and other stations and services. Makes any secondary transmission by a cable system actionable as an infringement of copyright unless the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) determines such transmission was due to a technical error or factors beyond the control of the system. Permits the Copyright Royalty Tribunal, rather than the FCC, to consider specified factors in adjusting copyright royalty rates for secondary transmissions, including the impact of the deletion of nonnetwork television programming caused by the syndicated exclusivity provisions codified by title II of this Act. Provides for distribution of a portion of royalty fees from secondary transmissions to copyright owners of aural signals as specified. Permits petitions for the adjustment of royalty rates for inflation or deflation to be filed during 1983, rather than 1985, and in every subsequent third, rather than fifth, year. Sets forth the effective dates for provisions of this Act, with a delay of the programming syndicated exclusivity protections depending upon a cable system's location within the major television markets. Ti… 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-s-2271 97 s 2271 National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-24 1982-10-06 Became Public Law No: 97-286. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 1 (Senate agreed to House amendments with amendment) National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Core Research Program for Innovation and Productivity; (5) Technical Competence Fund; (6) Fire Research Center; and (7) central technical support. Eliminates the floor on the funds allocation for the Office of Weights and Measures. Mandates a minimum allocation for Metals Processing. Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur. Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) National Technical Information Service activities; (2) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (3) necessary salary adjustments. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to charge other agencies for services the Bureau performs at their request. Permits the waiver of such charge as specified. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-s-2272 97 s 2272 Technical Information Clearinghouse Fund Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-24 1982-05-03 Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 1 Technical Information Clearinghouse Fund Act of 1982 - Amends provisions relating to the dissemination of technical, scientific, and engineering information to establish in the Treasury the Technical Information Clearinghouse Fund. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to use the Fund as a revolving fund to carry out the activities necessary to make the results of technological research and development more readily available to industry and business. Lists the sources of the Fund's deposits. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-29T19:51:29Z  
97-hr-5890 97 hr 5890 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1983 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-18 1982-10-15 Became Public Law No: 97-324. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 0 (Conference report filed in House, H.Rept. 97-897) National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1983 - Title I: Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management for FY 1983. Permits appropriations for research and development to be used for any items of a capital nature (other than acquisition of land) which may be required at locations other than NASA installations for the performance of research and development contracts, and for grants to nonprofit institutions of higher education, or to nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is the conduct of scientific research, for purchase or construction of additional research facilities. Requires the Administrator to notify the appropriate committees of Congress whenever the cost of a facility exceeds a specified amount. Permits funds appropriated for research and development or for construction of facilities to remain available without fiscal year limitation. Permits the funds for construction of any of specified facilities: (1) in the discretion of the NASA Administrator, to be varied upward ten percent; or (2) following a report by the Administrator to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the circumstances of such action, to be varied upward 25 percent to meet unusual cost variations. Limits the total cost of all construction work to the total of the amounts specified. Permits one-half of one percent of the funds appropriated for research and development to be transferred to the "Construction of facilities" appropriation. Authorizes the expenditure of such funds, together with an additional $10,000,000, to construct, expand, or modify laboratories and other installations. Requires the Administrator to notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the specific nature, cost, and reasons for such c… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-hr-5842 97 hr 5842 National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1982 and 1983 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-16 1982-05-21 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 586. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 0 (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #85 (282-111)) National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1982 and 1983 - Title I: Authorization of Funds for Fiscal Year 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation for FY 1982 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavorial, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) U.S. Antarctic Program; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) cross-directorate programs; (9) program development and management; (10) science and engineering education; and (11) modernization of research equipment and facilities. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Title II: Authorization of Funds for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the following categories; (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling programs; (6) U.S. Antarctic Program; (7) scientific, technological, and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Denies authorization of any funds for United States support of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Vienna, Austria, providing the President determines that participation in the Institute is contrary to national security interests. Specifies amounts for research to aid the handicapped, the National Research Opportunity Grant Program, and research instrumentation. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be expended for consultation and for expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Title III: Availability of Funds and Other Functions - Requires that the ratio of individual program appropriations to total appro… 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-s-2181 97 s 2181 A bill relating to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-09 1982-06-09 Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 5 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes appropriations for the administration of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for FY 1983. Directs the Administration to conduct a study of the long range telecommunications and information goals, policies, and strategies of the United States. Directs the Administration to review the manner by which the United States develops its telecommunications and information policy. Directs the Secretary of State to select representatives from Federal agencies and from the private sector to represent the United States at international telecommunications conferences. Exempts representatives from the private sector from certain conflicts of interest provisions of the Criminal Code. Requires all such representatives to maintain financial disclosure statements with the Department of State. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-hr-5748 97 hr 5748 National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1983 and 1984 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-08 1982-03-10 See H.R. 5842. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 0 National Science Foundation Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1983 and 1984 - Authorizes appropriations to the National Science Foundation for FY 1984. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the following categories: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth and ocean sciences; (5) ocean drilling program; (6) Antarctic research programs; (7) scientific, technological and international affairs; (8) program development and management; and (9) science and engineering education. Limits the amount of authorizations which may be used for consultation or expenses of the Foundation incurred outside the United States. Permits the transfer of funds among categories. Requires the Director of the Foundation to give the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days notice of any transfers in excess of ten percent of the amounts authorized. Provides that written notice of no objection from the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources permits an immediate transfer of funds. Amends the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 to require the National Science Board to render periodic rather than annual reports to the President on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States. Repeals the requirement that the Director establish a Resource Center for Science and Engineering at an educational institution enrolling a substantial number of minority and/or low-income students. Deletes the requirement that contracting officers of the Foundation report any financial or academic affiliation with a grant applicant. Repeals the prohibition against a Foundation employee's registering a patent in his or her own interest which is related to the subject matter of and made in connection with official duties. 2025-08-29T19:49:38Z  
97-hr-5752 97 hr 5752 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to make certain revisions in procedures applicable to the renewal of broadcasting station licenses. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-08 1982-03-12 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2] WA D S001115 29 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a broadcast station license renewal application if the licensee has operated the station during the most recent license period: (1) in a manner which serves the public interest; and (2) without serious violations of related regulations or treaties. Directs the FCC to deny a renewal application and to consider applications for a construction permit for that station if the FCC determines that a broadcast station licensee has not met the requirements for license renewal. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hr-5725 97 hr 5725 National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 and 1984 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-04 1982-03-05 Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 0 National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 and 1984 - Authorizes appropriations for the activities of the National Bureau of Standards for FY 1983 and 1984, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) central technical support; (4) the National Technical Information Service; and (5) salary adjustments. 2025-08-29T19:49:38Z  
97-hr-5726 97 hr 5726 National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-04 1982-05-19 Other Measure S.2271 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu. House Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] FL D F000430 1 (Measure passed House, amended,) National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1983 - Authorizes appropriations to carry out the activities performed by the Bureau of Standards for FY 1983, including: (1) measurement research and standards; (2) engineering measurements and standards; (3) computer science and technology; (4) Core Research Program for Innovation and Productivity; (5) Technical Competence Fund; (6) Fire Research Center; and (7) central technical support. Limits the amount of excess foreign currency obligation which the Bureau may incur. Authorizes additional appropriations for: (1) National Technical Information Service activities; (2) the Office of Productivity, Technology, and Innovation; and (3) necessary salary adjustments. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to charge other agencies for services the Bureau perfoms at their request. Permits the waiver of such charge as specified. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-s-2172 97 s 2172 Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-03-04 1982-08-10 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 746. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 4 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 97-518) Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set forth provisions governing cable telecommunications. Grants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) jurisdiction over broadband telecommunications in accordance with this Act and other applicable laws. Grants State and local governments the authority to award cable franchises within their jurisdictions in accordance with this Act. Prohibits any Federal agency from prohibiting any person from owning cable systems by reason of that person's ownership of other media interests. Excludes from such prohibition: (1) regulation by the Federal antitrust laws; (2) FCC regulation of foreign persons to ensure reciprocal market access for U.S. cable enterprises in foreign markets; and (3) the prohibition against State or local agencies acquiring an ownership interest in a cable system at less than fair market value or controlling a cable system's programming. Prohibits any State or local agency from prohibiting any person from owning cable systems by reason of that person's ownership of other media interests. Requires cable systems with 20 or more television broadcast channels to set aside: (1) ten percent of such channels for use by public, educational, and governmental channel programmers; and (2) ten percent of such channels for use by other channel programmers. Requires the channels to be set aside until the FCC determines that there are reasonably available alternatives for providing programming service in a particular geographic area or market. Sets forth the criteria for determining whether there are reasonably available alternatives in the relevant area or market. Authorizes the franchisor to establish rules for the use of the channels set aside for use by public, educational, and governmental channel programmers. Authorizes the cable system operator to establish rules for the use of the channels set aside for use by o… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-hr-5584 97 hr 5584 Communication Act Amendments of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-24 1982-03-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] NC R B000966 14 Communications Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to state that participation by one or more Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in any international conference shall not be considered an FCC meeting or a panel of Commissioners for any purpose. Deletes the provision relating to the allocation of broadcasting facilities by the FCC. Authorizes the FCC to choose to require a full hearing on license applications or to require evidence in any other form that will give all interested parties a chance to be heard. Requires the FCC to grant renewal of a radio or television broadcaster's license unless the licensee acted in such serious disregard for the Communications Act and the FCC's policies that denial of the license is justified. Denies the FCC the authority to consider the application of any person other than the licensee for the television or radio broadcast facilities for which license renewal is sought. Makes such denial inapplicable for any renewal application filed before January 26, 1982. Repeals the antitrust provisions of the Communications Act. Prohibits the FCC from requiring radio or television broadcast station licensees to: (1) provide certain programs; (2) adhere to a particular programming format; (3) ascertain the interests of their service areas; (4) restrict their commercials; and (5) maintain or make publicly available program logs of the station. Requires an efficiently operating radio on U.S. passenger and cargo ships above a certain size and on all U.S. and foreign ships leaving for a sea voyage. Requires such radio to meet either treaty requirements or FCC regulations. Repeals specified provisions dealing with ship radios and radio operators. Prohibits all U.S. ships carrying more than six passengers for hire from being navigated in the open sea or any U.S. tidewater unless equipped with efficient radio equipment. (Current law exempts certain ships.) Increases from $2,000 to $100,000 the limit on the amount of forfeiture penalty appl… 2025-08-29T19:49:32Z  
97-hr-5585 97 hr 5585 Broadcast Regulation Reform Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-24 1982-03-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] NC R B000966 4 Broadcast Regulation Reform Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to revise the authority of the Federal Communications Commmission (FCC) to revoke a station license or construction permit. Repeals the FCC's authority to revoke a license or permit because of conditions coming to the attention of the FCC that would warrant refusing to grant the original application. Repeals the FCC's authority to suspend a license for broadcasting obscene language. Repeals the FCC's authority to revoke a license, issue a cease and desist order, or order forfeiture penalties against broadcast stations that have: (1) broadcast lottery information; (2) committed fraud; or (3) broadcast obscene language. Repeals the equal time provisions of the Communications Act. Denies the FCC any power of censorship over the content of communications. Denies the FCC the authority to require an opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on any issue (repeals the fairness doctrine). 2025-08-29T19:49:32Z  
97-hr-5591 97 hr 5591 Candidate Equal Time Broadcasting Act Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-24 1982-03-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 0 Candidate Equal Time Broadcasting Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that an individual shall be considered a candidate for Federal office for purposes of the equal time provisions whenever such individual is treated as a candidate under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Requires the Federal Communications Commission to notify licensees located in the election jurisdiction of any finding that an individual shall be treated as an election candidate. 2025-08-29T19:49:32Z  
97-s-2136 97 s 2136 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-24 1982-02-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 1 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set fines and prison terms for persons who utter or distribute obscene, indecent, or profane material on television. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-hr-5579 97 hr 5579 High Technology Trade Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-23 1982-07-26 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7] FL D G000153 10 High Technology Trade Act of 1982 - Directs the President to negotiate with foreign governments and instrumentalities to obtain substantially equivalent competitive opportunities through maximum openness of trade and investment. Requires such negotiations to include, to the maximum extent possible, the major developed countries and the newly industrialized countries. Authorizes the President to enter into bilateral and multilateral agreements to achieve the objectives of this Act, including commitments to monitor compliance. Sets forth commitments included in providing substantially equivalent competitive opportunities through maximum openness of trade and investment. Authorizes the President, in order to carry out an agreement under this Act, to proclaim tariff changes and to use procedures contained in the Trade Act of 1974 if changes in U.S. law are required. Authorizes the President to enter into an agreement under this Act even if the President determines that U.S. firms would not promptly receive substantially competitive trade and/or investment opportunities. Makes such an agreement subject to specified conditions. Requires the President to report to Congress on whether the major developed countries and the newly industrialized countries have taken sufficient actions to provide substantially equivalent competitive opportunities for U.S. high technology exports and investments. Provides for consultations if such actions have not been taken. Authorizes the President to establish substantially equivalent competitive opportunities if consultations do not establish such opportunities. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report annually to Congress on: (1) the extent to which any major developed country or advanced developing country utilizes industrial policies or measures that distort international trade and that have significant adverse effects on the U.S. high technology industry; and (2) the measures the United States is taking to remedy such adverse effects. Sets forth material to be analyzed in suc… 2025-08-29T19:49:32Z  
97-s-2094 97 s 2094 Reciprocal Trade and Investment Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-10 1982-06-30 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 695. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 31 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Finance with amendment, S. Rept. 97-483) Reciprocal Trade and Investment Act of 1982 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to set forth provisions dealing with foreign trade barriers. Directs the United States Trade Representative, (USTR) through the interagency trade organization established pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, to identify, analyze, and estimate the impact of practices that constitute significant barriers to or distortions of: (1) U.S. exports of goods or services; and (2) foreign direct investment by U.S. persons, especially if it has implications for trade in goods or services. Sets forth factors to be considered by the USTR in such analysis. Directs the USTR to update the analysis annually. Directs the USTR to submit the analysis to the appropriate congressional committees. Requires the report to include any action taken to eliminate such trade barriers. Directs the USTR to consult with Congress on trade policy priorities. Directs Federal agencies to furnish information and other assistance to prepare such analysis. Authorizes the President to respond to a foreign entity's unfair trade practices by taking action with respect to any goods or sector of such entity without regard to whether the goods or sector were involved in the unfair trade practice. (Current law provides that the President may take action against the products or services of the foreign entity.) Authorizes the President to propose legislation to protect U.S. trade rights or to eliminate unfair trade practices. Requires such legislative proposals to be given priority treatment. Requires a summary of a petition for a trade investigation by the USTR to be published in the Federal Register (currently, the entire petition must be published) if the USTR decides to begin an investigation with respect to the issues raised by the petition. Authorizes the USTR to initiate an investigation in order to advise the President concerning the exercise of the President's authority to take actio… 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
97-hr-5483 97 hr 5483 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that the American Telephone and Telegraph Company shall not be divested of its ownership of any local telephone company, or of its holdings in any telecommunications manufacturing or research operations, for a period of 2 years. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-09 1982-02-10 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Bailey, Donald A. [D-PA-21] PA D B000037 1 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit, for a two year period, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) from being divested of any of the interest it holds in a local telephone exchange company or in a telecommunications manufacturing or research firm. Requires AT&T to submit a divestiture plan to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) if AT&T seeks divestiture after the two year period. Requires the FCC to issue an order approving or disapproving the plan within 60 days after it is submitted. Requires any order approving such a plan to be submitted to Congress. Permits such an order to become effective only if Congress adopts a concurrent resolution approving the order within 30 days of its submission. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-sres-314 97 sres 314 A resolution to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Authur M. Bueche. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-08 1982-02-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 5 Expresses the appreciation of the Senate to Doctor Arthur M. Bueche for his scientific and engineering contributions to society. 2023-05-11T13:12:57Z  
97-hr-5421 97 hr 5421 National Telecommunications Consumers Board Act Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-02 1982-02-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] OH D M001044 6 National Telecommunications Consumers Board Act - Expresses the intent of Congress that the effective representation of U.S. residential telephone consumers before public forums shall be accomplished by the creation of a private nonprofit Corporation which shall represent solely the interests of residential telephone consumers before such forums. Divides the United States into 15 districts for purposes of this Act. Permits the districts to be amended. Authorizes the creation of a nonprofit residential telecommunications consumer Corporation. Sets forth the membership, duties, powers, and rights of the Corporation. Requires each regulatory agency to notify the Corporation of each of its proceedings unless it reasonably determines that the proceedings will not affect the interests of residential telephone consumers. Sets forth the rights of the Corporation to participate in such proceedings. Sets forth the methods of funding the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to furnish each U.S. exchange or interexchange carrier with materials explaining the Corporation and explaining how consumers can contribute to it. Requires the carriers to include such materials with customer billing to its residential telephone consumers. Creates the National Telecommunications Consumers Board Account in each carriers' system of accounts to contain contributions to the Corporation. Requires the carriers to transfer to the Corporation each month the contents of the Account and the names of contributors. Requires the Corporation to reimburse the carriers for reasonable costs incurred in excess of the carriers' normal costs. Sets forth the methods of settling disputes between the Corporation and the carriers. Prohibits the carriers from penalizing contributors to the Corporation or from hindering the Corporation's collection of contributions. Sets fines and imprisonment penalties for violating such prohibitions. Requires the list of contributors to be kept confidential unless the Corporation determines the list will be used to co… 2025-08-29T19:49:33Z  
97-hr-5427 97 hr 5427 Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act Science, Technology, Communications 1982-02-02 1982-12-10 Motion to table the motion to postpone until January 2, 1983 the motion to proceed agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-10. Record Vote No: 400. House Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4] WI D Z000001 0 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 97-544) Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to authorize the Board to provide for radio broadcasts to Cuba. Makes providing accurate information to Cuba a purpose of such Act. Authorizes using a specified radio station and frequency for radio broadcasting to Cuba. Directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to select a radio frequency which meets specified criteria. Directs the Assistant Secretary to consider all possible radio frequencies and bands. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to carry out this Act. Earmarks a specified amount of such funds for administrative expenses of the Board. Authorizes other Federal agencies to assist the Board in carrying out this Act. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should try to settle U.S. claims against Cuba arising from Cuban interference with broadcasting in the United States. Authorizes the FCC to instruct the Board to compensate U.S. radio and television broadcasting station licensees for the expense of mitigating the effects of Cuban interference. Authorizes the FCC to: (1) establish criteria to evaluate the financial claims of affected licensees; (2) establish limits on reimbursable expenses; (3) prorate Cuba's share in situations involving multiple interference sources; and (4) require affected licensees to revert to original station parameters without further compensation when Cuban interference ends. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a task force to: (1) analyze the level of Cuban interference experienced by U.S. broadcasters; and (2) try to find a solution. Requires that the board of directors of any corporation established to provide radio broadcasting to Cuba shall consist only of members of the board of directors of the Board for International B… 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-hr-5401 97 hr 5401 National Climate Program Amendments of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1982-01-29 1982-03-16 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11] NY D S000124 0 National Climate Program Amendments of 1982 - Amends the National Climate Program Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an interagency Climate Program Policy Board (Board) to coordinate planning, review all executive branch budget requests relating to climate, and establish other groups as necessary. Establishes the position of Director to head the National Climate Program Office, represent the Board, and be the spokesperson for the program. Requires the Office to analyze agency budget requests, coordinate interagency participation in international climate-related activities, and work with the National Academy of Sciences and other groups in preparing and implementing the five- year climate plan. Permits the Office to provide financial assistance for activities needed to meet the goals of the program set forth in such plan. Expands the mechanisms for intergovernmental climate-related studies and services under the program. Requires that the plan be revised and extended not more than biennially but not less than quadrennially. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984. 2025-08-29T19:49:32Z  
97-hr-5242 97 hr 5242 Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-12-16 1982-01-25 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3] TX R C000638 102 Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for reviewing petitions to deny broadcast license applications. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant a license renewal application by a radio or television broadcast station licensee unless the actions of the licensee evidence such serious disregard for the Communications Act and for the rules and policies of the FCC that denial of the application is justified. Prohibits the FCC from considering the applications of other persons for a broadcast station's facilities when the FCC is acting upon a license renewal application by a radio or television broadcast station. Permits persons holding construction permits or station licenses to transfer the permit or license without first obtaining an FCC finding that the transfer serves the public interest. Requires the FCC to be notified of such transfer. Provides for public notice of the transfer. Provides for disposition by the FCC of objections to such transfer. Prohibits the FCC from considering whether the public interest would be served by the transfer of the permit or license involved to a different person. Repeals certain provisions relating to the application of the antitrust laws. Prohibits the FCC from imposing requirements on radio or television licensees relating to: (1) programs; (2) programming formats; (3) ascertainment; (4) commercialization; and (5) maintenance of program logs. 2025-08-29T19:49:24Z  
97-s-1938 97 s 1938 A bill to eliminate the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the franchise fee which a State, political subdivision, or other governmental entity may impose in connection with any franchise for cable television. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-12-11 1981-12-11 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Eliminates the authority of the Federal Communications Commission or any other Federal agency to regulate the franchise fee or tax which a State or local government may impose for cable television franchises. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-hr-5158 97 hr 5158 Telecommunications Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-12-10 1982-07-20 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 10 Telecommunications Act of 1981 - Title I: General Provisions - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to add new purposes to the list of purposes of the Act. States that such Act shall apply to: (1) all interexchange (long-distance) and international transmissions and to all persons engaged in the United States in providing transmissions subject to title II of such Act; (2) exchange (local) transmissions, to the extent not regulated by the States; (3) all radio transmissions originating or received in the United States; and (4) the allocation and use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Title II: Interexchange and International Transmissions - Changes the title of title II of such Act from "Common Carriers" to "Interexchange and International Transmissions". Deletes specified provisions. Sets forth the purposes of title II. Part A: Regulatory Authority of the Commission - Grants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authority over the electronic transmissions and certain other activities of a carrier and the activities of any other person to the extent they directly affect the provision of electronic transmissions. Prohibits the FCC or any State commission from considering the income derived from the unregulated products or services of an affiliate or separate subsidiary in determining the revenue requirements of a regulated carrier, unless such carrier has filed a tariff including costs connected with an unregulated service or product. Prohibits restrictions on the resale or shared use of any transmission service or enhanced service. Prohibits regulation of data processing services or products other than the regulation required by this title. Directs the FCC to classify all carriers that own interexchange transmission facilities as dominant, regulated, or deregulated carriers. Requires completion of the initial classification of carriers within a specified time. Requires carriers classified as deregulated to continue carrying services that had previously been regulated for a specified time. Authorizes t… 2025-08-29T19:49:21Z  
97-hr-5008 97 hr 5008 Communications Technical Amendments Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-11-17 1982-08-17 For Further Action See H.R.3239. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 1 (Reported to House from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 97-751) Communications Technical Amendments Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to change the limitations on the types of companies in which employees and Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may have a financial interest. Prohibits Commissioners and FCC employees from holding financial interests in companies that have a significant interest in communications, manufacturing, or sales activities that are regulated by the FCC. Authorizes the FCC, in certain cases, to waive the prohibitions for FCC employees. Requires the FCC to publish notice of such a waiver in the Federal Register and to notify Congress of such a waiver. Sets the salary rates for FCC Commissioners. Allows each Commissioner three professional assistants. Authorizes the FCC to accept direct reimbursement from a sponsor of a conference for the expenses incurred by FCC employees attending the conference if the sponsor requested their attendance and their attendance furthered the functions of the FCC. Limits the travel expenditures of the FCC for any fiscal year together with the amount of reimbursements that the FCC accepts to the amount appropriated for FCC travel expenses for that fiscal year. Requires the FCC to report to Congress on the reimbursements that the FCC accepts. Authorizes the FCC to accept the voluntary services of persons holding amateur station operator licenses to prepare and administer examinations for an amateur station operator license. Authorizes the FCC to recruit, train, and accept the voluntary services of such licensees to monitor violations of the Communications Act. Limits the functions of such monitors. Prohibits persons employed by or owning significant interests in certain businesses related to amateur radio broadcasting from serving as voluntary examiners or monitors. Authorizes the FCC to accept the voluntary services of citizens band radio operators to monitor violations of the Communica… 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-s-1853 97 s 1853 A bill to authorize support to Radio Broadcasting to Cuba, Incorporated. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-11-16 1982-07-27 Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1982 and 1983 for Radio Broadcasting to Cuba, Incorporated. Permits other funds to be granted if specified conditions are met. Makes the Secretary of State responsible for overseeing the funds authorized by this Act until an appropriate oversight agency is designated. Authorizes Federal agencies to provide property for and to perform administrative and technical support and services for both Radio Broadcasting to Cuba, Incorporated and the Presidential Commission on Broadcasting to Cuba. Authorizes the Secretary to accept donations on behalf of the Presidential Commission. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-s-1842 97 s 1842 A bill to provide that certain trusts shall not be treated as private foundations. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-11-12 1981-11-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 1 Provides that certain charitable trusts engaged in newspaper publishing shall not be treated as private foundations for tax purposes. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
97-sres-243 97 sres 243 A resolution to encourage implementation of direct broadcast satellite technology by Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty and Voice of America. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-11-12 1981-11-12 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Government should study the feasibility of the use of direct broadcast satellite technology by Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty, and Voice of America. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-hr-4934 97 hr 4934 Technology Transfer Control Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-11-10 1981-11-18 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 0 Technology Transfer Control Act of 1981 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to state that goods and technology may contribute to the military potential of possible adversary nations. Declares it to be the policy of the United States to prohibit the transfer to any Communist country of goods or technology which have any potential for military, law enforcement, or intelligence gathering purposes and to encourage friendly countries to exercise similar controls. Authorizes the President to impose export controls on articles and technical data for national security purposes regardless of their availability from sources outside the United States. Directs the President to require a license for the export of goods and technology to any Communist country. Provides a procedure for Congress to disapprove the issuance of such license. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to review any proposed export of goods or technology to any Communist country and recommend disapproval if such export has potential military, law enforcement, or intelligence gathering value which could prove detrimental to the national security of the United States. 2025-08-29T19:49:17Z  
97-hr-4927 97 hr 4927 Record Carrier Competition Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-11-06 1981-12-08 Other Measure S.271 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 14 (Measure passed House, amended) Record Carrier Competition Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to eliminate the current provisions governing consolidations and mergers of telegraph carriers except with respect to certain contracts between domestic and international record carriers. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promote the development of fully competitive domestic and international markets for record communications service. Defines "record communications service" to mean any telecommunications service that is designed or used primarily to transfer information which originates or terminates in written or graphic form. Defines "record carriers" as carriers of such service. Excludes from the definition of record carriers those common carriers that derive a majority of their revenues from services other than record communications service. Requires the FCC to reduce its regulation of record carriers as competition develops. Requires the FCC to assure that none of the costs of record communications services, facilities, and terminal equipment are borne by users of any other record communications services. Requires record carriers, upon reasonable request, to provide full interconnection for other record carriers with any record communications service or facility. Treats a record carrier which provides both domestic and international record communications services as a separate domestic and a separate international record carrier for purposes of interconnection. Requires such a carrier to furnish the same quality interconnection under equal terms to its domestic or international branch as it furnishes to other carriers. Requires the agreement for providing such interconnection to require that the allocation of record communications service between points outside the United States and points of entry in the United States shall be based on a pro rata share of such service between points of exit out of the United States and points outside the United States provided by the carr… 2025-08-29T19:49:21Z  
97-s-1791 97 s 1791 Federal Communications Commission Amendments of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-10-29 1981-10-29 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 0 Federal Communications Commission Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to change the limitations on the types of companies in which Commissioners and employees of the Federal Communications Commission may have a financial interest. Prohibits Commissioners and employees of the FCC from holding a financial interest in companies the primary enterprise of which is communications or manufacturing regulated by the FCC. Authorizes the FCC to waive the prohibition for FCC employees. Sets the salary rates for FCC Commissioners. Permits the FCC to locate its principal office within two miles of the District of Columbia. Allows each Commissioner three professional assistants. Authorizes the FCC to require direct reimbursement from a sponsor of a conference for the expenses incurred by FCC employees attending the conference if the sponsor requested their attendance and their attendance furthered the functions of the FCC. Authorizes the FCC to accept the voluntary services of persons holding amateur station operator licenses to prepare and administer examinations for an amateur station operator license. Authorizes the FCC to recruit, train, and accept the voluntary services of such licensee to monitor violations of the Communications Act. Directs the FCC to study the use of radio and wire communications in connection with national security and emergency preparedness and to coordinate government agencies and private entities with relation to such use. Directs the FCC to consult with the President in order to make the peacetime regulatory responsibilities of the FCC compatible with the wartime planning responsibilities of the executive branch. Directs the Chairman of the FCC to designate a National Security-Emergency Preparedness Commissioner. Permits the FCC to reorganize its bureaus and offices. Requires only two (currently three) employees on boards formed to conduct adjudicatory reviews. Permits the FCC to authorize the operation of radio stations without individual licenses in the radio control … 2025-08-29T19:51:17Z  
97-s-1778 97 s 1778 Metric Conversion Repeal Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-10-27 1981-10-27 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. East, John P. [R-NC] NC R E000017 1 Metric Conversion Repeal Act of 1981 - Repeals the Metric Conversion Act of 1975. 2025-08-29T19:51:17Z  
97-hr-4801 97 hr 4801 Record Carrier Competition Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-10-21 1981-11-06 Clean Bill H.R.4927 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 5 Record Carrier Competition Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to eliminate the current provisions governing consolidations and mergers of telegraph carriers except with respect to certain contracts between domestic and international record carriers. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promote the development of fully competitive domestic and international markets for record communications service. Defines "record communications service" to mean any telecommunications service that is designed or used primarily to transfer information which originates or terminates in written or graphic form. Defines "record carriers" as carriers of such service. Requires the FCC to reduce its regulation of record carriers as competition develops. Requires the FCC to assure that the costs of record communications services, facilities, and terminal equipment are not borne by users of regulated communications services. Requires record carriers, upon reasonable request, to provide full interconnection for other record carriers with any record communications service or facility. Treats a record carrier which provides both domestic and international record communications services as a separate domestic and a separate international record carrier for purposes of interconnection. Requires such a carrier to furnish the same quality interconnection under equal terms to its domestic or international branch as it furnishes to other carriers. Requires that any agreement between record carriers on furnishing record communications services or facilities establish a nondiscriminatory formula for allocating revenues from such services. Requires such allocation to be based on costs to the extent it is possible to do so. Directs the FCC to convene a meeting between all existing international record carriers and any record carriers which would be parties to an interconnection agreement. States that the purpose of the meeting is to negotiate such agreement. Requires the FCC to establish an agreement if certa… 2025-08-29T19:49:17Z  
97-hr-4780 97 hr 4780 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify requirements under the fairness doctrine applicable to broadcasters. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-10-20 1981-12-09 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3] TX R C000638 2 Amends the fairness doctrine of the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit an interpretation requiring broadcasters to permit persons wishing to present views on public issues to use the broadcast station facilities upon terms that are different from the terms applied to other persons presenting their views on such issues. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hr-4781 97 hr 4781 Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-10-20 1981-12-09 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3] TX R C000638 3 Broadcast Licensing, Renewal, and Deregulation Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to revise the method of determining whether to grant a petition to deny an application for a broadcast license. Requires a preliminary finding by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that the petition establishes a prima facie case that actions by the licensee evidence such serious disregard for the Communications Act and the rules of the FCC that a denial of the application is justified. Provides an opportunity for a reply by the licensee and for a rebuttal by the petitioner. Requires the FCC to determine, on the basis of the petition, reply, and rebuttal, whether the petition presents a substantial and material question of fact. Requires the FCC to hold a hearing if it finds that such a question is presented. Requires the FCC to decide whether to grant the application within a specified time. States that the FCC shall grant a renewal application by a radio or television broadcast licensee unless the licensee's actions evidence such serious disregard of the Communications Act and the rules of the FCC that denial of the application is justified. Requires the FCC to act upon a broadcast station licensee's renewal application without considering any other application for the station's facilities. Authorizes holders of permits for construction of broadcast stations and station licensees to elect to transfer their permits or licenses without first obtaining an FCC finding that such a transfer serves the public interest. Requires such permitee or licensee to notify the FCC of such election. Provides for public notice of and hearings on such transfers. Prohibits the FCC from considering, when acting upon such a transfer, whether the public interest is served by such transfer. Repeals specified provisions relating to the application of antitrust laws. Revises the fairness doctrine provisions to prohibit the Communications Act from being interpreted as requiring broadcasters to permit persons wishing to present v… 2025-08-29T19:49:17Z  
97-hr-4760 97 hr 4760 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 respecting retransmission of programs originated by broadcast stations. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-10-15 1981-10-16 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 0 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to deny the Federal Communications Commission, the States, and local governments the authority to establish or enforce any new restriction relating to the retransmission of a program or portion of a program originated by a broadcast station. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hr-4726 97 hr 4726 Broadcasting Public Responsibility and Deregulation Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-10-07 1982-05-06 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2] WA D S001115 0 Broadcasting Public Responsibility and Deregulation Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a licensee evaluation system covering commercial television and radio broadcasting licensees. Requires the licensee evaluation system to: (1) assign a point value for broadcasting qualifying programing; and (2) award points to each licensee based on the minutes of qualifying programing broadcast by such licensee during each annual license period. Defines qualifying programing as public service programing and programing that has a direct relevance to persons residing in the licensee's service area. Excludes from such definition programing that originates outside the licensee's service area and is broadcast by the licensee for pay. Directs the FCC to establish a licensee rating schedule based on a review of a licensee's programing before the evaluation system becomes effective. Directs the FCC to determine whether different minimum point levels should be established for different categories of licensees. Directs the FCC to prescribe a rule establishing a public responsibility standard. Requires such standard to specify the number of points a licensee must accumulate to comply with the standard. States that this Act does not authorize the FCC to require licensees to broadcast a particular type of programing or to establish a particular type of broadcasting format, except that only qualifying programing shall be eligible for points. Requires the establishment of procedures under which the FCC shall issue, upon request, a binding declaratory judgment regarding: (1) the category of licensees in which a licensee belongs; and (2) whether a licensee is in compliance with the public responsibility standard. Requires licensees to keep public records indicating the number of points accumulated. Authorizes the FCC to take any action necessary to determine whether a licensee has violated the public responsibility requirements. Sets a civil penalty for l… 2025-08-29T19:49:12Z  
97-hr-4727 97 hr 4727 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish penalties for violations of section 605 of such Act. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-10-07 1981-11-17 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] CA D W000215 3 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish civil and criminal penalties for violations of the prohibition against unauthorized publication or use of communications signals. Permits more severe civil and criminal penalties for persons who violate such prohibition for commercial advantage or private financial gain than for other violators. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hr-4590 97 hr 4590 Technology Transfer Control Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-09-24 1981-09-30 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27] CA R D000435 0 Technology Transfer Control Act of 1981 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to state that goods and technology may contribute to the military potential of possible adversary nations. Declares it to be the policy of the United States to prohibit the transfer to any Communist country of goods or technology which have any potential for military, law enforcement, or intelligence gathering purposes and to encourage friendly countries to exercise similar controls. Authorizes the President to impose export controls on articles and technical data for national security purposes regardless of their availability from sources outside the United States. Directs the President to require a license for the export of goods and technology to any Communist country. Provides a procedure for Congress to disapprove the issuance of such license. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to review any proposed export of goods or technology to any Communist country and recommend disapproval if such export has potential military, law enforcement, or intelligence gathering value which could prove detrimental to the national security of the United States. 2025-08-29T19:49:12Z  
97-hr-4564 97 hr 4564 Uniform Federal Research and Development Utilization Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-09-23 1982-03-02 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] PA D E000208 10 (Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 97-379 (Part I)) Uniform Federal Research and Development Utilization Act of 1981 - Title I: Policy - Declares that the public interest would be better served if greater efforts were made to obtain patent protection for and to promote the commercial use of new technology resulting from federally-sponsored research. Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a uniform Federal system for the management and use of the results of federally-sponsored scientific and technological research and development. Title II: Functions of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology - Requires a Secretary of Commerce chaired committee of the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology to make recommendations to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy with regard to the uniform planning and administration of Federal programs pertaining to inventions, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and rights in technical data, such recommendations to be transmitted by the Director to Federal agencies. Title III: Allocation of Property Rights in Inventions Resulting from Federally Sponsored Research and Development - Declares that each Federal agency shall acquire on behalf of the Federal Government, at the time of contracting, title to any invention made under the contract of a Federal agency if the agency determines: (1) the services of the contractor are for the operation of Federal research and development centers; (2) restriction or elimination of the right to retain title is necessary because of the national security nature of the work being performed; (3) because of the exceptional circumstances (including recombinant DNA research), acquisition of title by the Government is necessary to assure the adequate protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; (4) the principal purpose of the contract is to develop or improve … 2025-08-29T19:49:13Z  
97-s-1657 97 s 1657 A bill entitled the "Uniform Science and Technology Research and Development Utilization Act." Science, Technology, Communications 1981-09-23 1982-05-05 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 541. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 23 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 97-381) Title I: Policy - Expresses the need to establish and maintain a uniform Federal policy for the management and use of the results of federally sponsored science and technology research and development. Title II: Implementation - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidelines to assure uniform implementation of title III of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to insure the consistent application of this Act by: (1) consulting with and advising agencies regarding implementation; and (2) accumulating, analyzing, and disseminating data obtained from agencies. Authorizes the Secretary to assist agencies in promoting licensing, utilization, and protection of Federal inventions both here and abroad and to receive fees and royalties. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on these activities, including relevant statistical data and recommendations. Terminates the authority of the Secretary under this Act seven years after enactment. Title III: Allocations of Rights-Government Contractors - Permits each agency to acquire title to any invention made under contract with that agency if necessary to protect intelligence activities or to further the policy of this Act. Requires Federal agency research contracts to: (1) require periodic written reports on the commercial utilization of the invention; (2) reserve to the United States at least an irrevocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable, paid-up license to make, use, and sell the invention; and (3) employ a single patent rights clause, detailing the time limits and obligations of each party for moving on the invention. Grants the contractor the right to retain title to the invention, subject to the right of the Federal agency to require its commercial utilization through licensing specified terms. Permits an agency to waive its rights if to do so would be in the public interest. Title IV: Miscellaneou… 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-hr-4547 97 hr 4547 A bill to provide that certain trusts shall not be treated as private foundations. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-09-22 1981-09-22 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 5 Provides that certain charitable trusts engaged in newspaper publishing shall not be treated as private foundations for tax purposes. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
97-hr-4512 97 hr 4512 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that persons shall be eligible to be licensed as broadcasting station operators under such Act regardless of whether they are citizens or nationals of the United States. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-09-17 1981-09-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 0 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue broadcast station operators' licenses to persons other than U.S. citizens or nationals. Prohibits the FCC from requiring such a licensee to be a U.S. citizen or national. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-s-1629 97 s 1629 Broadcast Deregulation Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-09-16 1982-04-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 5 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Broadcast Deregulation Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating the programming of radio broadcast station licensees. Directs the FCC to renew a broadcast station's license if the station has not seriously violated the Communications Act and, with respect to television stations, the licensee has substantially met the needs of residents of its service area. Prohibits the FCC, when acting on a license renewal application, from considering the license application of another person for the same facilities. Directs the FCC, consistent with sound spectrum management, to encourage the introduction of new and additional services. Requires the FCC, in acting upon applications for such services, to presume the services are in the public interest whenever providing them is technically feasible without causing significant technical degradation to or interference with radio transmissions by other licensees. Sets forth a schedule of fees to be charged by the FCC for specified services. Authorizes the FCC to increase or decrease the charges annually. Authorizes the FCC to impose penalty fees and to waive fee payments. Requires the moneys collected from these fees to be placed in the Treasury for use by the FCC. Limits the amount collected from the fees to 50 percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated to the FCC. Directs the FCC to allocate channels for very high frequency (VHF) commercial television broadcasting so that not less than one such channel shall be allocated to each State. Directs the FCC to permit the reallocation of a VHF channel if a licensee offers to move its channel into a State without a VHF channel. Requires the FCC to issue a license of up to five years duration to such licensee for that purpose. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-hr-4437 97 hr 4437 Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-09-09 1981-10-30 Received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] NY D O000134 13 Energy Conservation Daylight Saving Act of 1981 - Amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to expand daylight saving time by starting it the first Sunday of March rather than the last Sunday of April. Permits States and the Federal Communications Commission to make adjustments because of such change. 2025-08-29T19:49:09Z  
97-hconres-173 97 hconres 173 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should embark on a program to construct a permanent manned operations center in low earth orbit within 10 years, and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1981-08-04 1981-08-24 Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. House Rep. Grisham, Wayne R. [R-CA-33] CA R G000480 14 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should complete construction of a permanent manned operations center in low Earth orbit within ten years. Requests the President to submit to Congress within one year a plan for implementing such objective. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-s-1562 97 s 1562 Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1982 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-07-31 1982-12-20 Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 3 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1982 - Establishes the Arctic Science Policy Council to: (1) facilitate cooperation between the Federal Government and State governments with respect to Arctic research; (2) promote cooperative Arctic research programs with other nations; (3) develop and supervise an integrated national Arctic science policy; and (4) cooperate with the Governor and agencies of Alaska in formulating Arctic science policy. Requires the Council to: (1) appoint the members of an Arctic Research Commission; (2) publish, annually, a statement of goals and objectives of Arctic research to guide such Commission; and (3) submit an annual report on its activities to Congress. Requires Federal agencies to cooperate with the Council and furnish any nonproprietary information relating to Arctic research that the Council may request. Establishes the Arctic Research Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) survey Arctic research conducted by Federal and State agencies and public and private institutions to determine priorities and make recommendations for future research; (2) establish a data collection and retrieval center for Arctic research; (3) promulgate guidelines for the use and dissemination of Arctic research information; (4) consult with the Council and make grants for Arctic research; (5) transmit, annually, a report on its activities, with recommendations on future Arctic research policy to the Council; (6) submit to Congress and the State legislature of Alaska a report, making recommendations on the continued operation of Government-operated laboratory facilities conducting Arctic research; and (7) cooperate with the Governor and agencies of Alaska with respect to Arctic research, and management of Arctic scientific and technological data. Authorizes the State of Alaska to elect whether or not it will participate in Council and Commission activities. Provides that the failure of Alaska, in any fiscal year, to contribute to the Arctic Research Fund an amount eq… 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
97-s-1539 97 s 1539 Severe Storms Advisory Committee Act of 1981 Science, Technology, Communications 1981-07-29 1981-07-29 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Severe Storms Advisory Committee Act of 1981 - Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Severe Storms Advisory Committee which shall submit annual reports to the President and Congress assessing and making recommendations concerning the current objectives, milestones, and technological developments of the severe storms forecasting program. Sets forth the terms and conditions of membership on such Committee, including representation from specified agencies, State and local civil defense systems, and weather forecasters. Terminates such Committee after five years. 2025-08-29T19:51:12Z  

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