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| 99-s-2950 | 99 | s | 2950 | A bill to designate September 17, 1987, the bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution of the United States, as "Constitution Day", and to make such day a legal public holiday. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-18 | 1986-10-18 | Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 4 | Amends Federal law to establish September 17th, Constitution Day, of each year as a legal public holiday, except for purposes of Federal employee pay and leave. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-s-2953 | 99 | s | 2953 | A bill to provide credit under the Civil Service Retirement and Disability System for training in the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-18 | 1986-10-18 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 4 | Includes service in the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II as creditable service for purposes of civil service retirement. Requires affected individuals to: (1) file an appropriate written application to the Office of Personnel Management within 14 months of enactment of this Act; (2) be currently subject to the civil service retirement system; and (3) make required deposits to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund with respect to service in the Corps. | 2021-06-30T20:23:23Z | |
| 99-hjres-754 | 99 | hjres | 754 | A joint resolution providing for furloughed employees compensation. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-27 | Became Public Law No: 99-559. | House | Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] | MS | D | W000428 | 0 | Requires the compensation of Federal employees furloughed on October 17, 1986, as a result of a lapse in appropriations. | 2023-01-19T20:05:00Z | |
| 99-hr-5735 | 99 | hr | 5735 | Public Broadcasting Funding Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. | House | Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] | OH | R | O000163 | 0 | Public Broadcasting Funding Act of 1986 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize any public broadcasting station which elects not to broadcast programs that have previously been broadcast by a commercial U.S. station to broadcast limited advertising. Restricts the scheduling and duration of such advertisements. Bars political, religious, and editorial advertisements. Terminates such authority after four years. Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to analyze the results of advertising on public broadcast stations and to report to the Congress on: (1) the influence of the advertising on programming; (2) audience reaction; (3) business purchases of advertising; (4) the effectiveness of such advertising in providing funding; (5) negative economic impacts on commercial station advertising; and (6) recommendations concerning the permanent authorization of such advertising. Requires the comments of commercial broadcast station licensees to be taken into account in preparing such recommendations. | 2025-08-29T16:32:01Z | |
| 99-hr-5738 | 99 | hr | 5738 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require, as part of its obligation to ensure objectivity and balance in programming, that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting perform on-going, systematic content analyses of documentaries produced with funds provided by such Corporation. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, within 60 days, to: (1) design a system to obtain a content analysis of public affairs documentaries through an objective evaluation using peer review; and (2) publish a request for proposals to procure the performance of such analyses. Requires the Corporation to include in its annual report to the President a summary of any results of such analyses and any recommendations for expanding the analysis system to cover other Corporation-supported programming. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 99-hres-604 | 99 | hres | 604 | A resolution deploring the practice of phantom voting in elections for public office, urging the States to purge voter registration lists of invalid names and addresses, and requiring the Comptroller General to study the general election of 1984 to determine the extent of phantom voting in that election. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Elections. | House | Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] | MN | R | F000380 | 4 | Declares that the House of Representatives deplores the practice of phantom voting in elections and urges the States to take necessary action to purge voter registration lists of invalid names and addresses, and to use validated voter registration lists in future elections. Directs the Comptroller General to study the general election of 1984 to determine the extent of phantom voting and to report to the House within six months. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 99-s-2940 | 99 | s | 2940 | Campaign Limitation and Public Financing Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | Campaign Limitation and Public Financing Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for public financing of Senate general election campaigns for candidates who agree to abide by certain expenditure limitations. Sets forth conditions of eligibility for payments. Requires any candidate entitled to payments to deposit such funds at national or State banks in a separate checking account. Requires candidates to file with the Federal Election Commission notification of any intent to make expenditures in excess of expenditure limitations. Requires the Commission to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury the full amount to which an eligible candidate is entitled. Increases the expenditure limitation of a candidate whose opponent does not abide by the limitation on expenditures. Requires the Secretary to maintain in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund the Senate General Election Campaign Account for the deposit of funds for payments to eligible candidates. Authorizes the Commission to examine and audit campaign accounts of eligible candidates to determine any excess payments. Requires candidates to repay excess amounts to the Secretary. Directs the Commission to report to the Senate Committee on Ethics after the close of each calendar year on actions taken under this Act. Establishes the formula for determining expenditure limitations under this Act based upon State voting age populations. Requires the Commission to study for one year, and report to the Congress on, the efficacy of programs under this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T16:31:21Z | |
| 99-hr-5723 | 99 | hr | 5723 | Federal Employees Long-Term Health Care Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-16 | 1986-10-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] | OH | D | O000001 | 1 | Federal Employees Long-Term Health Care Act of 1986 - Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to conduct, during calendar years 1988 through 1990, a demonstration project to determine the feasibility and desirability of establishing, on a permanent basis, the concept of a social health maintenance organization for Federal employees and their families. Limits the contractor for such a project to certain comprehensive medical plans. Specifies the terms and conditions of the project contract, including benefits: (1) without any deductible; and (2) limited to expenses totalling at most $18,000 per calendar year, with the individual being liable for 25 percent of any such expenses. States that the project shall be designed by OPM, participating carriers, and a consultant contracted for by the OPM. Requires periodic written evaluations of the project by the consultant, to be submitted to OPM and certain congressional committees. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. | 2025-08-29T16:32:59Z | |
| 99-s-2933 | 99 | s | 2933 | A bill to charter the National Academy of Social Insurance. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-16 | 1986-10-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 1 | Grants a Federal charter to the National Academy of Social Insurance. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hconres-413 | 99 | hconres | 413 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag in the Capitol Rotunda. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-15 | 1986-10-15 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 2 | Allows the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag in the Capitol Rotunda until a satisfactory accounting of all Vietnam POW/MIAs has taken place. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 99-hr-5713 | 99 | hr | 5713 | A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to remove the restriction on the authority of the Federal Trade Commission over the business of insurance. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-15 | 1986-10-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to repeal provisions which prohibited the Federal Trade Commission from investigating persons, partnerships, and corporations engaged in the business of insurance. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 99-hr-5691 | 99 | hr | 5691 | Common Sense in Government Purchasing Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-10 | 1986-10-10 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] | OR | D | W000779 | 0 | Common Sense in Government Purchasing Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require executive agencies, when procuring any item, to the maximum extent practicable, to procure nondevelopment items (commercially available items or items developed by Federal, State, or local governments). Directs the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to designate an official to ensure implementation of such requirement. Requires the Administrator to submit a report to the Congress, within one year of enactment of this Act: (1) identifying all statutes and regulations determined to impede the acquisition of nondevelopment items; and (2) recommending legislation to promote the maximum procurement of nondevelopment items. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an evaluation of the actions taken by the Administrator under this Act and report to the Congress with the results within two years of enactment. | 2025-08-29T16:31:31Z | |
| 99-hr-5685 | 99 | hr | 5685 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that members of the United States Park Police and the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division shall, for purposes of premium pay, be treated in the same manner as other employees of the Federal Government. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] | OH | D | O000001 | 0 | Provides that members of the United States Park Police and the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division shall, for purposes of premium pay, be treated in the same manner as other Federal employees. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-hres-582 | 99 | hres | 582 | A resolution designating Room H-324 of the Capitol as the "Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Room". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] | TX | D | W000763 | 0 | Designates a room on the third floor of the House of Representatives part of the Capitol as the Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr., Room. | 2021-06-30T18:55:06Z | |
| 99-hr-5670 | 99 | hr | 5670 | A bill to designate the United States Post Office to be constructed in Barnwell, South Carolina, as the "Solomon Blatt, Sr. Post Office Building". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-08 | 1986-10-08 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Designates the United States Post Office to be constructed on Main Street in Barnwell, South Carolina, as the Solomon Blatt, Senior, Post Office Building. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-sjres-425 | 99 | sjres | 425 | A joint resolution designating the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States for 1986. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-08 | 1986-10-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Designates the square dance as the national folk dance for 1986. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-s-2911 | 99 | s | 2911 | A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse at 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, as the "Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-07 | 1986-10-18 | Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] | MN | R | D000566 | 1 | Designates the Federal building and United States Courthouse located on North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, as the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5649 | 99 | hr | 5649 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide free insurance up to the value of $100 on mail items. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-06 | 1986-10-06 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 0 | Provides free insurance for up to the value of $100 on mail items. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-hr-5651 | 99 | hr | 5651 | Diversification in Broadcast Ownership Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-06 | 1986-10-14 | Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. | House | Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] | TX | D | L000237 | 4 | Diversification in Broadcast Ownership Act of 1986 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to grant enhancement credits to any broadcast station license or construction permit applicant in which the majority interest is owned by women or members of a minority group, except when such license or permit is to be granted through a system of random selection. Prohibits the Commission from prescribing any rule, regulation, or policy with respect to distress sales of minority-controlled broadcast stations or with respect to Commission certifications concerning the sale or exchange of property necessary to effectuate Commission policies if such rule, regulation, or policy fails to comply with the policy published by the Commission in its Statement of Policy on Minority Ownership of Broadcast Facilities on May 25, 1978. | 2025-08-29T16:29:20Z | |
| 99-hr-5638 | 99 | hr | 5638 | A bill to prohibit the transfer of body fluids by Federal officers and employees or members of the armed forces of the United States who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-02 | 1986-10-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39] | CA | R | D000044 | 0 | Makes it an offense for any Federal officer or employee or member of the armed forces, knowing that he or she has AIDS, an AIDS-related condition, or having been reliably informed that he or she has been found to have HTLV-III LAV antibodies, to knowingly transfer or attempt to transfer any of his or her bodily fluid to another individual: (1) while employed as such an officer, employee, or member; or (2) in any Federal facility. Requires anyone convicted of such offense to be quarantined for five years under supervision of the Public Health Service or until there is a cure, whichever occurs first. Defines "bodily fluid" and "transfer." Creates as an affirmative defense for anyone charged with such offense proof that: (1) the use of a condom prevented the transfer of bodily fluids, after consent following full disclosure of the risk; or (2) that such transfer occurred after advice from a physician that he or she was noninfectious. Limits consent or previous AIDS infection of the transferee as a defense. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5626 | 99 | hr | 5626 | Federal Employees' Retirement System Technical Corrections Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-10-01 | 1986-10-27 | Became Public Law No: 99-556. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Federal Employees' Retirement System Technical Corrections Act of 1986 - Title I: Provisions Relating to Title I of the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 (regarding post-1983 employees) to repeal the authority of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to inspect and audit disbursements from the Thrift Savings Fund. Authorizes employees to defer annuity commencement dates by written election. Extends the investigative authority of the Secretary of Labor to fiduciary responsibilities and bonding provisions under this Act. Grants the Secretary interim authority (until such time as final regulations become effective) regarding fiduciary exemptions, administrative exemptions, bonding regulations, and allocation of fiduciary responsibilities. Authorizes the Clerk of the House, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Director of the Office of Technology Assessment to exclude temporary or intermittent employees from the Federal Employees' Retirement System. Title II: Amendments Relating to Title II of the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 - Declares that the amendment to annual and sick leave provisions to include employees of the District of Columbia employed before October 1, 1987, shall not result in the coverage of any individual employed by the District who would not have been covered if such amendment had not been made. Title III: Amendments Relating to Title III of the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 - Revises the rights of certain individuals not covered by a retirement system as of December 31, 1986, in their choice of the civil service retirement system or the Federal employees' retirement system. Revises the method of computing interest on refunds based on an election to become subject to the Federal employees' retirement system. Title IV: Foreign Service Retirement - Amends the Foreign Service Pension System Act of 1986 to revise provisions regarding annuity … | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-hr-5617 | 99 | hr | 5617 | A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse at 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, as the "Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-30 | 1986-10-06 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | House | Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] | MN | D | V000087 | 7 | (Measure passed House, amended) Designates specified Federal facilities as follows: (1) the Federal building and United States Courthouse on North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, as the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse; (2) the United States Post Office building on Main Street, Flushing, New York, as the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Post Office Building; (3) the Federal building and United States Courthouse to be constructed at Walnut and Orchard Streets in Newark, New Jersey, as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse; (4) the Federal building on F Street, San Diego, California, commonly known as the Old Federal Courthouse as the Jacob Weinberger Federal Building; (5) the United States Courthouse on Park Avenue Southwest, Aiken, South Carolina, as the Charles E. Simons, Jr., United States Courthouse; (6) the Federal building and United States Post Office on West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan, as the Charles E. Chamberlain Federal Building and United States Post Office; (7) the United States Courthouse for the Eastern District of Virginia located on South Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia, as the Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse; (8) the Federal building known as the United States Attorney's Building for the Southern District of New York located at St. Andrew's Plaza, New York, New York, as the Silvio James Mollo Federal Building; (9) the Federal building on West Huron Street, Buffalo, New York, as the Thaddeus J. Dulski Federal Building; (10) the United States Courthouse on Court Street, Buffalo, New York, as the Michael J. Dillon Memorial United States Courthouse; (11) the building which will house the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas at Third Street and Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, Texas, as the Ward R. Burke United States Courthouse; and (12) the General Services Administration building commonly known as the Old Post Office on Main Street, Worchester, Massachusetts, as the Harold D. Donohue Federal Building… | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-s-2893 | 99 | s | 2893 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to change the position of the Director of the Census Bureau to level IV from level V in the Executive Schedule. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-30 | 1986-09-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 0 | Upgrades the position classification of the Director of the Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, from level V to level IV in the Executive Schedule. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 99-hr-5610 | 99 | hr | 5610 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that annuities under chapter 83 or 84 of such title be treated, for Federal income tax purposes, as if the 3-year basis recovery rule had never been repealed; and to require that the Office of Personnel Management conduct a study relating to the consequences which retroactively repealing such rule would have with respect to Federal personnel management, morale within the Federal civilian workforce, and individual retirement planning. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-29 | 1986-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] | MA | D | D000416 | 0 | Provides for the continuation of the three-year income tax basis recovery rule with respect to annuities of Federal employee contributions to Federal retirement systems. Directs the Office of Personnel Management to report to specified congressional committees on the effects of a retroactive repeal of such rule on the Federal workforce. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5611 | 99 | hr | 5611 | Value Engineering Council Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-29 | 1986-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] | CA | R | D000492 | 0 | Value Engineering Council Act of 1986 - Defines "value engineering" as any scientific method used to analyze and redesign programs, products, and services to maximize productivity and minimize costs. Establishes the Value Engineering Council in the Office of Management and Budget. Directs the Council to: (1) conduct research to determine programs, products, or services of, or acquisitions by executive agencies, where cost reduction and increased productivity would result from the application of value engineering, particularly with regard to defense procurement matters; (2) advise executive agencies and private industries concerning the feasibility and cost benefits of value engineering; (3) provide study materials and technical assistance regarding value engineering to educational institutions; and (4) promote the use of incentives to encourage value engineering and the formulation of awards for value engineers who either propose accepted value engineering change proposals or effectively administer value engineering programs. Requires the Council to report annually to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Congress. Terminates the Council three years after it is first established unless the Director renews the Council. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987. | 2025-08-29T16:32:42Z | |
| 99-s-2890 | 99 | s | 2890 | An Act to designate the United States Courthouse for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, Virginia, as the "Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-29 | 1986-10-17 | Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill. | Senate | Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] | VA | R | T000367 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the United States Courthouse for the Eastern District of Virginia on South Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia, as the Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to revise regulations concerning special bus services for the handicapped to make individuals with physical and nonphysical handicaps eligible for such services. Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to authorize the Administrator of General Services to issue obligations to finance the acquisition and construction of public buildings. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe terms and conditions and to determine the interest rate for such loans. Prohibits the authorization of appropriations for loans for which a prospectus is required unless such acquisition or construction has been approved by certain congressional committees. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-s-2887 | 99 | s | 2887 | Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-27 | 1986-10-02 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1073. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 4 | Paperwork Reduction Act Amendments of 1986 - Revises current provisions regarding the management of Federal information resources and the coordination of Federal information policy. Provides for the presidential nomination and Senate confirmation of the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Expands the authority of the Director to include statistical policy and coordination duties, and the appointment of a chief statistician. Requires each agency to carry out the responsibilities under this Act for implementing agency information management functions. Revises information to be included in Federal Register notices regarding public information collection activities. Requires the Federal Information Locator System to be designed to assist agencies and the public in locating existing Government information derived from information collection requests. Requires the annual report of the Office of Federal Management to address agency information management initiatives and statistical policy and coordination functions. Requires the Director to submit a report to the Congress, at the time the President submits the budget for FY 1988, on funds requested for information resources management. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act for FY 1987 through 1990. Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to establish the Information Technology Fund, consisting of the capital and assets of the Federal telecommunications fund and of the automatic data processing fund, and certain supplies and equipment transferred to the Administrator of General Services. Sets forth the authority of the Administrator under the Fund. Authorizes the Director of OMB to hire employees as necessary to enable the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to carry out its functions under this Act. | 2025-08-29T16:32:58Z | |
| 99-hr-5603 | 99 | hr | 5603 | Intergovernmental Mandate Relief Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-26 | 1986-09-26 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10] | GA | D | B000153 | 5 | Intergovernmental Mandate Relief Act of 1986 - Title I: General Provisions - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to establish procedures to assure that the Federal Government pays the total amount of additional direct costs incurred by State and local governments in complying with any intergovernmental regulation which takes effect on or after the date of enactment of this Act and after the termination of the General Revenue Sharing Program. Title II: Compensation of State and Local Governments for Additional Direct Costs - Prohibits a Federal agency or court from requiring compliance in any fiscal year by State or local governments with any intergovernmental regulation unless provisions of law have been enacted which compensate such governments for additional direct costs incurred by such compliance. Declares that the compensation requirement may be waived by the enactment of a joint resolution of the Congress. Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to estimate such additional direct costs and include such estimates in annual reports to the President and the Congress. Requires congressional committees to propose amendments to significant laws for which regulations will be promulgated containing provisions to compensate State and local governments for additional direct costs of compliance. Establishes procedures for Federal agencies to reimburse State governments for additional direct costs and for State governments to reimburse local governments for such costs. Title III: Miscellaneous - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to prepare cost estimates for bills or resolutions which are likely to cost State and local governments $100,000,000 (currently, $200,000,000) or more annually. | 2025-08-29T16:30:26Z | |
| 99-hconres-397 | 99 | hconres | 397 | A concurrent resolution to urge the creation of a Washington Area Metropolitan Drug Authority. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-25 | 1986-09-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that there should be established, through a voluntary interstate compact in cooperation with the Federal Government, a Washington Area Metropolitan Drug Authority, including the District of Columbia and specified cities and counties in Virginia and Maryland, to bring about changes in drug enforcement in the Washington metropolitan area. | 2021-06-30T18:52:44Z | |
| 99-hr-5600 | 99 | hr | 5600 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that annuities under chapter 83 or 84 of such title be treated, for Federal income tax purposes, as if the 3-year basis recovery rule had never been repealed; and to require that the Office of Personnel Management conduct a study relating to the consequences which retroactively repealing such rule would have with respect to Federal personnel management, morale within the Federal civilian workforce, and individual retirement planning. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-25 | 1986-09-30 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] | OH | D | O000001 | 170 | Provides for the continuation of the three-year income tax basis recovery rule with respect to annuities of Federal employee contributions to Federal retirement systems. Directs the Office of Personnel Management to report to specified congressional committees on the effects of a retroactive repeal of such rule on the Federal workforce. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5602 | 99 | hr | 5602 | A bill to amend the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to authorize the Administrator of General Services to issue obligations to finance the acquisition and construction of public buildings. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-25 | 1986-10-17 | Similiar Provisions Included in S.2890. | House | Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-15] | FL | R | S000303 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to authorize the Administrator of General Services to issue obligations to finance the acquisition and construction of public buildings. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe terms and conditions and to determine the interest rate for such loans. Prohibits the authorization of appropriations for loans for which a prospectus is required unless such acquisition or construction has been approved by certain congressional committees. Provides for budgetary and accounting treatment of such loans in the fiscal year in which they are issued. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-s-2876 | 99 | s | 2876 | A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to provide for special pay for phychologists in the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-25 | 1986-09-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Amends Federal law to provide for special pay for psychologists in the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service Corps. Sets forth the rate of such special pay. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 99-hr-5589 | 99 | hr | 5589 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the Government's health insurance program for Federal employees include benefits relating to cleft lip and cleft palate. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-24 | 1986-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 0 | Provides that Federal health benefits plans may include benefits relating to cleft lip and cleft palate. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-s-2864 | 99 | s | 2864 | Department of Labor Executive Level Conforming Amendments of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-24 | 1986-11-06 | Became Public Law No: 99-619. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Department of Labor Executive Level Conforming Amendments of 1986 - Provides that the position of Under Secretary of Labor shall be replaced by that of Deputy Secretary of Labor. Provides for ten Assistant Secretaries of Labor, one of whom shall be the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training (replacing the position of Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 99-hr-5578 | 99 | hr | 5578 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that certain reserve service performed while in inactive-duty training status may be included as creditable military service for purposes of chapters 83 and 84 of such title. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 0 | Provides that military service performed while in inactive-duty training as a Naval Reserve officer of the Civil Engineer Corps or as an enlisted member of the Naval Reserve assigned to a construction rating shall be included as creditable military service for Federal retirement purposes. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-hr-5570 | 99 | hr | 5570 | A bill to designate the United States Courthouse and Customhouse at 601 West Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky, as the "Gene Snyder United States Courthouse and Customhouse". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-22 | 1986-10-16 | Similiar Provisions Included in S.1311. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 49 | Designates the United States Courthouse and Customhouse on West Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky, as the Gene Snyder United States Courthouse and Customhouse. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-hjres-734 | 99 | hjres | 734 | A joint resolution approving of the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the "Closing of a Portion of 8th Street, N.W., and the Public Alleys in Square 403 Act of 1984". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-19 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Government Operations and Metropolitan Affairs. | House | Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8] | VA | R | P000080 | 1 | Declares that the Congress approves of the Closing of a Portion of 8th Street, N.W., and the Public Alleys in Square 403 Act of 1984, an Act passed by the District of Columbia Council and approved by the Mayor of the District of Columbia. | 2021-06-30T19:00:33Z | |
| 99-s-2843 | 99 | s | 2843 | A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to minimize the impact on State and local governments of unexpected provisions of legislation proposing the imposition of large unfunded costs on such governments, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-19 | 1986-09-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA] | GA | R | M000257 | 0 | Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that it shall not be in order for either House of Congress to consider any legislation which would impose any requirement on State or local governments which is likely to result in an annual cost to such governments of $50,000,000 or more for any particular program, project, or activity, except for legislation which complies with any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Requires the report of the Committee on the Budget of each House accompanying the concurrent resolution on the budget to identify changes in federal aid programs for State and local governments on a program-by-program basis. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 99-s-2837 | 99 | s | 2837 | Free Political Broadcasting Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-18 | 1986-09-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Free Political Broadcasting Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require radio and television stations licensed under the Communications Act of 1934, community antenna television stations, and radio and television networks to provide free broadcast time during the prime time access period to the national committees of political parties for allocation to eligible candidates in congressional and presidential elections. Defines the prime time access period as the period from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., local time, weekdays. Sets forth restrictions on the use of allotted time periods and procedures to establish eligibility for such time periods. Declares that news program and public service program appearances at the invitation of stations shall not be attributable to broadcast time allotments. Makes the equal time rule inapplicable to the use of radio and television facilities for free broadcast time under this Act. Authorizes the Federal Election Commission to conduct examinations, audits, and investigations, and to require recordkeeping as necessary to carry out this Act. Directs the Commission to consult with congressional and Federal officers to develop as much consistency and coordination with the administration of election laws as possible. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Senate on the amount of free time certified as exempt under the equal time rule. Provides for participation by the Commission in judicial proceedings and judicial review of Commission actions. Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Requires the Commission to report to the Congress on the efficacy of the programs resulting from provisions of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T16:30:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5535 | 99 | hr | 5535 | A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to minimize the impact on State and local governments of unexpected provisions of legislation proposing the imposition of large unfunded costs on such governments, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-17 | 1986-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10] | GA | D | B000153 | 13 | Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that it shall not be in order for either House of Congress to consider any legislation which would impose any requirement on State or local governments which is likely to result in an annual cost to such governments of $50,000,000 or more for any particular program, project, or activity, except for legislation which complies with any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Requires the report of the Committee on the Budget of each House accompanying the concurrent resolution on the budget to identify changes in federal aid programs for State and local governments on a program-by-program basis. | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 99-hres-551 | 99 | hres | 551 | A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-16 | 1986-09-22 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 1 | Commends the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, on its 25th anniversary, for its service to our Nation and to world peace. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2823 | 99 | s | 2823 | Satellite Television Security and Fair Marketing Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-16 | 1986-09-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 5 | Satellite Television Security and Fair Marketing Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to subject any person who willfully or maliciously interferes with the operation of any satellite or the transmission of any satellite communication to up to a $250,000 fine and ten years' imprisonment. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to commence an inquiry into equipment, methods, and systems for detecting and preventing such violations and other satellite communication signal interference. Requires any person who encrypts any satellite cable programming for private viewing: (1) to make such programming available for private viewing by home satellite antenna users; (2) if such person uses cable systems to distribute such programming to home satellite antenna users, to not restrict such systems from selling outside of their franchised areas, to not discriminate in price, terms, or conditions based on whether sale of such programming is for cable subscribers or home satellite antenna users, to establish reasonable financial and character criteria under which noncable distributors may qualify to distribute such programming to home satellite antenna users, and to not discriminate among different distributors offering similar distribution services; and (3) to conduct such encryption according to FCC-approved standards designed to comply with specified criteria. Authorizes aggrieved persons to commence civil actions to enforce this Act. Redefines "satellite cable programming" and defines "home satellite antenna user" and "reasonable financial and character criteria" for purposes of such Act. | 2025-08-29T16:31:48Z | |
| 99-hr-5515 | 99 | hr | 5515 | Information Age Commission Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation and Materials. | House | Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4] | GA | R | S001122 | 2 | Information Age Commission Act of 1986 - Establishes the Information Age Commission to conduct research and studies necessary to develop an understanding of the information age, including: (1) efforts needed to maximize the benefits to society of computers and communications systems; (2) resources needed to maintain the United States lead in the world information marketplace; (3) the education required for the information age; (4) the use of computer and communications systems in national defense; (5) efforts needed to encourage new technological innovations; and (6) the impact of such computers and systems on labor and employment. Requires the Commission to submit to the President and the Congress interim analyses and reports summarizing the materials and positions of the Commission. Requires the Commission to complete its work within two years and submit a final detailed report to the Congress and the President. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T16:31:40Z | |
| 99-hr-5503 | 99 | hr | 5503 | Prompt Payment Amendments of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-09-11 | 1986-09-11 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] | OH | R | K000190 | 0 | Prompt Payment Amendments of 1986 - Revises Federal law to deem the head of an agency to receive an invoice on the fifth day after the date on which a property is actually delivered, or final performance of a service is actually completed, unless the contract specifies otherwise. Makes Federal prompt payment provisions applicable to the United States Postal Service. Reduces the 15-day grace period for payment of interest penalties to eight days for solicitations issued before October 1, 1988. Requires an agency to pay a double interest penalty if it fails to meet such grace period and the business concern makes a written demand that the agency pay such penalty. Makes the interest penalty provisions applicable to construction contracts for progress payments and retained amounts. Specifies the calculation of time for interest penalties on discount payments. Revises agency reporting requirements on interest penalty payments to include a description of agency payment practices. Requires the modification of Government-wide procurement regulations to implement Federal prompt payment provisions. | 2025-08-29T16:31:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5442 | 99 | hr | 5442 | Satellite Television Viewing Rights Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. | House | Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] | AR | D | A000103 | 0 | Satellite Television Viewing Rights Act of 1986 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to allow any person to receive encrypted satellite cable programming decoded for private viewing upon compliance with prices, terms, and conditions established in the marketplace or by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Prohibits any person from: (1) denying the availability of such programming for private viewing; (2) substantially restricting the availability of such programming for private viewing through pricing or other terms or conditions; (3) discriminating in price between different distributors offering comparable distribution services; or (4) requiring a person to purchase or lease decoding equipment from a specific source in order to receive such programming. Directs the FCC, if petitioned, to establish reasonable prices, terms, and conditions for the private viewing of such programming in a market by any person who: (1) has been denied viewing rights for at least ten days; (2) has been offered such rights on terms or conditions which substantially restrict the availability of programming; (3) resides in the franchised area of a cable television system where the operator is the sole source of such programming; or (4) resides outside of the franchised area of a cable system where the price for viewing rights is higher than the price paid by subscribers within the market. Sets forth factors to be considered by the FCC in establishing prices. | 2025-08-29T16:31:57Z | |
| 99-hr-5443 | 99 | hr | 5443 | A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to require the establishment and operation of a western regional export licensing office. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] | OR | D | A000337 | 42 | Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a western regional office with the authority to issue export licenses. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5446 | 99 | hr | 5446 | A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Post Office located at 315 West Allegan Street in Lansing, Michigan, as the "Charles E. Chamberlain Federal and United States Post Office". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-10-06 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 0 | Designates the Federal building and United States Post Office located on West Allegan Street in Lansing, Michigan, as the Charles E. Chamberlain Federal Building and United States Post Office. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5462 | 99 | hr | 5462 | A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require that bank loans to political committees and other persons subject to such Act be fully collateralized and reported and to require the Federal Election Commission to determine that such loans are legitimate loans and not campaign contributions. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Elections. | House | Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] | OH | R | K000190 | 0 | Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require that loans by a bank or other financial institutions to a political committee or other person subject to such Act be fully collateralized and not be treated as contributions. Directs the Federal Election Commission to prescribe regulations to assure compliance with such Act. Requires that details of loans and collateral be included in required reports of political committees. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 99-hr-5470 | 99 | hr | 5470 | A bill to designate the Federal Courthouse for Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, Virginia, as the "Albert V. Bryan Federal Courthouse". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-10-29 | Became Public Law No: 99-588. | House | Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8] | VA | R | P000080 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the United States Courthouse for the Eastern District of Virginia, located on South Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia, as the Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5476 | 99 | hr | 5476 | Satellite Television Security and Fair Marketing Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. | House | Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] | LA | D | T000058 | 26 | Satellite Television Security and Fair Marketing Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to subject any person who willfully or maliciously interferes with the operation of any satellite or the transmission of any satellite communication to up to a $250,000 fine and ten years' imprisonment. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to commence an inquiry into equipment, methods, and systems for detecting and preventing such violations and other satellite communication signal interferences. Requires any person who encrypts any satellite cable programming for private viewing: (1) to make such programming available for private viewing by home satellite antenna users; (2) if such person uses cable systems to distribute such programming to home satellite antenna users, to not restrict such systems from selling outside of their franchised areas, to not discriminate in price, terms, or conditions based on whether sale of such programming is for cable subscribers or home satellite antenna users, to establish reasonable financial and character criteria under which noncable distributors may qualify to distribute such programming to home satellite antenna users, and to not discriminate among different distributors offering similar distribution services; and (3) to conduct such encryption according to FCC- approved standards designed to comply with specified criteria. Authorizes aggrieved persons to commence civil actions to enforce this Act. Defines "home satellite antenna user" and "reasonable financial and character criteria" for purposes of such Act. | 2025-08-29T16:32:46Z | |
| 99-hr-5478 | 99 | hr | 5478 | Defense Production Act Amendments of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | Defense Production Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 (the Act) to extend specified provisions of the Act and all authority conferred thereunder through September 30, 1988. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 and 1988 for purchase of raw materials and installation of equipment under the Act. Sets a limit on the aggregate amount of loans, guarantees, purchase agreements, and other actions under specified provisions of this Act during FY 1987 and 1988. Revises provisions relating to presidential reports on the impact of offsets. Requires that each such report be based on requisite interagency studies designed to progressively capture: (1) the long-term as well as the short-term effects of offsets (particularly the effects resulting from technology transfer associated with offset agreements); and (2) the direct and indirect effects of offsets on lower tier defense subcontractors and on non-defense industry sectors which may be adversely affected by offsets. Requires each such report to contain an appropriate summary of: (1) the scope of such interagency studies; and (2) the findings and conclusions of the agencies involved (including any differences in conclusions). Revises provisions relating to the Cost-Accounting Standards Board (presently a congressional agency). Makes the Board an independent board consisting of: (1) the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, who shall serve as Chairman of the Board; and (2) four members to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Grants the Board the authority when necessary, to: (1) promulgate cost-accounting standards; and (2) amend, interpret, and clarify existing standards. Includes contracts or subcontracts where the price negotiated is based on adequate price competition among the categories of contracts or subcontracts for which such standards are inapplicable. Requires the Board to consult with the Comptroller General before promulgating proposed standards and rules and… | 2025-08-29T16:31:08Z | |
| 99-hr-5479 | 99 | hr | 5479 | Cost-Accounting Standards Board Amendments of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | Cost-Accounting Standards Board Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to revise certain provisions relating to the composition, term of office, and compensation of the Cost-Accounting Standards Board. Makes the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy the Chairman of the Board, with four other members to be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Makes the Board's promulgation of accounting standards permissive rather than mandatory. Requires the Board to consult with and consider the recommendations of the Comptroller General of the United States before promulgating any such standards and regulations. Requires the Board to report to the Congress within one year after enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter. | 2025-08-29T16:30:42Z | |
| 99-hr-5480 | 99 | hr | 5480 | Defense Production Act Amendments of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-10-03 | Became Public Law No: 99-441. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Defense Production Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 (the Act) to extend specified provisions of the Act and all authority conferred thereunder through September 30, 1989. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1989 for purchase of raw materials and installation of equipment under the Act. Sets a limit on the aggregate amount of loans, guarantees, purchase agreements, and other actions under specified provisions of this Act during FY 1987 through 1989. Revises provisions relating to presidential reports on the impact of offsets. Requires that each such report be based on requisite interagency studies designed to progressively capture: (1) the long-term as well as the short-term effects of offsets (particularly the effects resulting from technology transfer associated with offset agreements); and (2) the direct and indirect effects of offsets on lower tier defense subcontractors and on non-defense industry sectors which may be adversely affected by offsets. Requires each such report to contain an appropriate summary of: (1) the scope of such interagency studies; and (2) the findings and conclusions of the agencies involved (including any differences in conclusions). Amends the Export Administration Amendments Act of 1985 to extend until October 1, 1987, the effective dates for the appointment of an Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration and the issuance of and amendments to regulations proposed under such Act. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 99-s-2785 | 99 | s | 2785 | An original bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Election Commission for fiscal year 1987. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 864. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to authorize appropriations for the Federal Election Commission for FY 1987. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 99-s-2788 | 99 | s | 2788 | A bill to designate the Federal building located in San Diego, California, as the "Jacob Weinberger Federal Building". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-15 | 1986-10-16 | Became Public Law No: 99-485. | Senate | Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] | CA | R | W000607 | 0 | Designates the Federal building located on F Street in San Diego, California, commonly known as the Old Federal Courthouse, as the Jacob Weinberger Federal Building. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5431 | 99 | hr | 5431 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Congressional Award for Exemplary Public Service Program. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-14 | 1986-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | G000212 | 1 | Establishes the congressional award for exemplary public service. Authorizes the Office of Personnel Management to incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of five Federal employees annually who provide exemplary and courteous service to the public. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-hr-5415 | 99 | hr | 5415 | A bill to designate the United States Courthouse in Aiken, South Carolina, as the "Charles E. Simons, Jr., Federal Courthouse". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-13 | 1986-10-06 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Designates the United States Courthouse in Aiken, South Carolina, as the Charles E. Simons, Jr., United States Courthouse. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5390 | 99 | hr | 5390 | A bill granting the consent of the Congress to the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-12 | 1986-09-29 | House Incorporated this Measure in S.1082 as an Amendment. | House | Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4] | AR | D | A000213 | 1 | Interstate Compact - Grants congressional approval to the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact, which provides for: (1) construction of a highway bridge connecting the two States; and (2) establishment of a joint interstate authority to assist in such construction. Reserves the right of the Congress to alter, amend, or repeal this Act. | 2021-06-30T19:45:45Z | |
| 99-hr-5392 | 99 | hr | 5392 | A bill to amend part II of Public Law 87-328 to allow the imposition of charges at fair and equitable rates for certain water withdrawals or diversions from the Delaware River Basin which previously were exempt from charges under the Delaware River Basin Compact. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-12 | 1986-08-14 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 0 | Amends the Delaware River Basin Compact to allow the imposition of charges for certain water withdrawals or diversions to finance the construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance, and operation of specified projects. | 2021-06-30T19:45:45Z | |
| 99-hr-5397 | 99 | hr | 5397 | A bill to designate the Federal building located in San Diego, California, as the "Jacob Weinberger Federal Building". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-12 | 1986-10-06 | Other Measure S.2788 Passed House in Lieu. | House | Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000479 | 10 | Designates the Federal building located on F Street in San Diego, California, commonly known as the Old Federal Courthouse, as the Jacob Weinberger Federal Building. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 99-s-2738 | 99 | s | 2738 | Federal Contractors Self-Governance Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-12 | 1986-08-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 0 | Federal Contractors' Self-Governance Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require any issuer of a security who receives revenues from a major long-term Government contract to: (1) maintain a system of internal accounting and administrative controls to assure that billing data reported to the Government is accurate, complete, and current; (2) include in its annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission a statement on whether such a system was maintained and a report to be conducted by an independent public accountant on whether such system was sufficient; and (3) provide the Commission, the General Accounting Office, and any agency with which it has a contract access to records pertaining to the issuer's internal controls and the annual reports. Prescribes penalties for knowingly and willfully including false or misleading information in such annual reports. Amends the Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit advance payments to any issuer under any major or long-term Government contract if either the issuer or the independent public accountant reports that the issuer's system of internal accounting and administrative control does not assure the accuracy of data reported to the Government. | 2025-08-29T16:30:03Z | |
| 99-hjres-702 | 99 | hjres | 702 | A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to provide for statehood for the District of Columbia. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-11 | 1986-08-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares the State of Columbia (currently, the District of Columbia) to be a State of the United States of America. Admits Columbia into the Union on an equal footing with the other States. | 2021-06-30T19:00:24Z | |
| 99-hr-5382 | 99 | hr | 5382 | Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-11 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Elections. | House | Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] | CA | D | L000264 | 4 | Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to decrease the amount one multicandidate political committee may contribute to any other political committee. Limits to $100,000 ($125,000 where two or more candidates qualify for the ballot) the aggregate amount which all multicandidate political committees may contribute to a candidate for the House of Representatives in a general or special election, including any primary election, convention, or caucus relating to such general or special election. Limits to $25,000 the aggregate amount allowed for multicandidate political committee contributions in a runoff election for the office of Representative. Establishes the method of financing general election campaigns for the House of Representatives. Establishes eligibility criteria entitling candidates to receive campaign payments on a matching basis. Establishes formulae to determine such sums. Limits the expenditure of personal funds to $20,000 per election. Waives certain spending limits for eligible candidates who are opposed by ineligible candidates. Authorizes additional payments to eligible candidates whenever independent expenditures of more than $5,000 are made in opposition to them or on behalf of an opponent. Requires such independent expenditures to be reported to the Federal Election Commission and to each candidate within specified time-frames. Requires the Commission to certify the eligibility of candidates to the Secretary of the Treasury, who shall disburse funds to such candidates. Directs the Secretary to establish a separate House of Representatives Election Campaign Account in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and to deposit certain sums in such account in accordance with specified guidelines. Directs the Commission to audit campaign accounts. Requires repayment of excess payments and unexpended payments. Penalizes the misuse of funds for other than allowed campaign purposes. Authorizes the Commission to institute repayment actio… | 2025-08-29T16:30:07Z | |
| 99-hr-5388 | 99 | hr | 5388 | Civil Service Simplification Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-11 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Taylor, G. [R-MO-7] | MO | R | T000075 | 0 | Civil Service Simplification Act of 1986 - Establishes a Simplified Management System as an alternative to the present Federal classification and pay system. Authorizes the head of an agency to implement such System for the agency, components of the agency, or any occupation or group of occupations within the agency. Requires the head of an agency to submit plans for such System to the President and the Office of Personnel Management (Office) for review and approval. Requires that such plans be approved if they are budget-neutral and consistent with criteria established under this Act. Requires the Office to establish career paths and pay bands for the System. Authorizes agencies to increase rates of pay or to pay bonuses to employees under the System, if it is determined that recruitment or retention of well-qualified employees is, or is likely to become, seriously handicapped by higher pay rates paid by Federal or non-Federal employers, undesirable working conditions, or remote geographical locations. Directs the Office to prescribe regulations to provide linkages between pay bands and General Schedule grade levels and rates of basic pay. Requires each agency which implements the Simplified Management System to prepare a pay-for-performance plan which shall be subject to approval by the Office. Directs the Office to prescribe regulations for conversion procedures to convert individuals to coverage under the System and to terminate coverage under the System. Directs the President to review the operation of the System in each agency to ensure that such System is operating in a budget-neutral manner. Authorizes the President to require an agency to modify or terminate the use of such System if it is not so operating. Requires the Office to monitor and evaluate the operations of the System. Authorizes the Office to require modification or termination of the System for noncompliance with provisions of this Act. Authorizes an employee under such system to request certain information from the Office concerning car… | 2025-08-29T16:31:32Z | |
| 99-hr-5364 | 99 | hr | 5364 | Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-08 | 1986-08-15 | Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM. | House | Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] | MD | D | B000160 | 15 | Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Act of 1986 - Increases the amount of basic group life insurance available to Federal employees. Provides a formula for limiting reductions in the face value of the life insurance of retirees who become 65 years of age. Revises methods of determining employee and Government contributions. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue interest-bearing obligations of the United States for purchase by available funds in the Employees' Life Insurance Fund. Authorizes appropriations to the Fund to finance its unfunded liability, as determined on January 1, 1987, in 100 equal annual installments. | 2025-08-29T16:32:08Z | |
| 99-s-2733 | 99 | s | 2733 | A bill to designate the United States Courthouse in Aiken, South Carolina, as the "Charles E. Simons, Jr., Federal Courthouse". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-08 | 1986-08-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 1 | Designates the United States Courthouse in Aiken, South Carolina, as the Charles E. Simons, Jr., Federal Courthouse. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-s-2724 | 99 | s | 2724 | Civil Service Simplification Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-07 | 1986-08-21 | Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from OPM. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 0 | Civil Service Simplification Act of 1986 - Establishes a Simplified Management System as an alternative to the present Federal classification and pay system. Authorizes the head of an agency to implement such System for the agency, components of the agency, or any occupation or group of occupations within the agency. Requires the head of an agency to submit plans for such System to the President and the Office of Personnel Management (Office) for review and approval. Requires that such plans be approved if they are budget-neutral and consistent with criteria established under this Act. Requires the Office to establish career paths and pay bands for the System. Authorizes agencies to increase rates of pay or to pay bonuses to employees under the System, if it is determined that recruitment or retention of well-qualified employees is, or is likely to become, seriously handicapped by higher pay rates paid by Federal or non-Federal employers, undesirable working conditions, or remote geographical locations. Directs the Office to prescribe regulations to provide linkages between pay bands and General Schedule grade levels and rates of basic pay. Requires each agency which implements the Simplified Management System to prepare a pay-for-performance plan which shall be subject to approval by the Office. Directs the Office to prescribe regulations for conversion procedures to convert individuals to coverage under the System and to terminate coverage under the System. Directs the President to review the operation of the System in each agency to ensure that such System is operating in a budget-neutral manner. Authorizes the President to require an agency to modify or terminate the use of such System if it is not so operating. Requires the Office to monitor and evaluate the operations of the System. Authorizes the Office to require modification or termination of the System for noncompliance with provisions of this Act. Authorizes an employee under such system to request certain information from the Office concerning car… | 2025-08-29T16:29:40Z | |
| 99-hr-5346 | 99 | hr | 5346 | A bill to designate the Federal building located in San Diego, California, as the "Jacob Weinberger Federal Building". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-06 | 1986-08-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. | House | Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000479 | 0 | Designates the Federal building located on F Street in San Diego, California, commonly known as the Old Federal Courthouse, as the Jacob Weinberger Federal Building. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 99-hr-5348 | 99 | hr | 5348 | Intergovernmental Regulatory Relief Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-06 | 1986-08-06 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] | MN | D | P000215 | 1 | Intergovernmental Regulatory Relief Act of 1986 - Title I: Review of Intergovernmental Regulations - Requires the President, within 30 days after submitting the annual Federal budget, to submit to the Congress a report specifying and evaluating the economic costs, noneconomic costs, and additional direct costs to State and local governments of complying with intergovernmental regulations during the most recently completed fiscal year, the fiscal year in progress, and the next two fiscal years. Defines an "intergovernmental regulation" as a Federal regulation that requires a State or local government to take certain actions or to comply with certain conditions in order to receive Federal assistance. Specifies the contents of such report which include: (1) an estimate of the economic and noneconomic benefits that will be provided to each State government and all local governments in such State as a result of compliance with each such regulation during each fiscal year; and (2) proposals for legislation and administrative actions to change regulations in order to reduce compliance costs or to achieve a more favorable balance between costs incurred and benefits received. Directs the President to consider the potential for reducing State and local compliance costs by promulgating intergovernmental regulations using means such as performance standards, special provisions for small governments, marketable rights, economic incentives, compliance reforms, and simplified procedures to certify the compliance of Federal assistance recipients with Federal requirements. Authorizes the President to delegate the responsibility of preparing such report to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget or the head of any other Federal agency. Directs the responsible official to prescribe standards to be used by agencies in estimating the compliance costs and benefits of intergovernmental regulations. Directs each agency to furnish such official with the information required in such report for the regulations administer… | 2025-08-29T16:31:25Z | |
| 99-hr-5350 | 99 | hr | 5350 | A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to restore the limited circulation second-class rates of postage for copies of a publication mailed to counties adjacent to the county of publication, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-06 | 1986-08-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services. | House | Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] | IA | R | T000053 | 73 | Authorizes the use of limited circulation postal rates for certain publications which are addressed for delivery within adjacent counties. Limits the number of copies of publications which may be mailed under such rates. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-s-2723 | 99 | s | 2723 | A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to restore limited circulation second-class rates of postage for copies of a publication mailed to counties adjacent to the county of publication, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-06 | 1986-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 8 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Directs the Postal Service, for FY 1987, to restore the reduced rates applicable to mailings of fewer than 5,000 copies of publications to counties adjacent to the county of publication. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 99-hr-5338 | 99 | hr | 5338 | Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Consent Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-05 | 1986-08-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. | House | Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] | PA | D | M001088 | 19 | Interstate Compact - Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Consent Act- Grants congressional approval to the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact which provides for cooperation among the States of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and any other eligible State (Maryland or Delaware, if either should become a party) in the management of low-level radioactive waste. | 2025-08-29T16:29:29Z | |
| 99-hr-5319 | 99 | hr | 5319 | Federal Employees' Optional Early Retirement Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-08-01 | 1986-09-14 | Executive Comment Received From GAO. | House | Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] | MD | R | B000392 | 0 | Federal Employees' Optional Early Retirement Act of 1986 - Authorizes early retirement during the 90-day period beginning 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act for certain Federal employees after: (1) completing 25 years of service; (2) becoming 50 years of age and completing 20 years of service; (3) becoming 55 years of age and completing 15 years of service; or (4) becoming 57 years of age and completing five years of service. Specifies those employees who are not eligible for such retirement. Subjects such retirement annuities to the applicable reduction for employees who retire under the age of 55. Directs the President to extend the early retirement provisions of this Act to: (1) participants in the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System; (2) participants in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System; and (3) if determined appropriate, employees of the executive branch who are participants in any other Federal retirement system. Authorizes the President to exempt employees (other than postal employees) from early retirement provisions in cases of essential occupational categories, projects, or locations. Authorizes the head of an executive agency to holdover essential employees who are entitled to early retirement for a period not to exceed six months. Establishes a hiring limitation period for the replacement of retirees beginning 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act and ending at the end of the third fiscal year which begins on or after the first day of such period. Authorizes the President to waive the application of such hiring limitation in cases of essential positions and for positions financed by user fees. Declares such hiring limitation inapplicable to postal employees, certain reinstatements, certain transfers, and periods of war or national emergency. Directs the President to ensure that there is no increase in contract procurement of personal services by reason of enactment of this Act. Requires that the savings in any fiscal year resultin… | 2025-08-29T16:31:33Z | |
| 99-hjres-690 | 99 | hjres | 690 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second amendment to the Constitution. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-31 | 1986-08-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 7 | Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 22d amendment to the Constitution (limitation on presidential terms). | 2021-06-30T19:00:20Z | |
| 99-hr-5308 | 99 | hr | 5308 | A bill to make the Customs Forfeiture Fund available to improve seizure and forfeiture activities of the Customs Service. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-31 | 1986-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] | FL | D | P000218 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to permit the use of funds from the Customs Forfeiture Fund for the acquisition of additional customs officers and the augmentation of canine enforcement operations. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2702 | 99 | s | 2702 | A bill entitled the "Satellite Television Open Market Act of 1986". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-30 | 1986-07-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require any person who encrypts any satellite cable programming for private viewing: (1) to make such programming available for private viewing by home satellite antenna users; and (2) if such person uses cable systems to distribute such programming to home satellite antenna users, to not restrict such systems from selling outside of their franchise areas, to not discriminate in price, terms, or conditions based on whether sale of such programming is for cable subscribers or home satellite antenna users, to establish reasonable financial and character criteria under which noncable distributors may qualify to distribute such programming to home satellite antenna users, and to not discriminate among different qualified distributors offering similar distribution services. Authorizes aggrieved persons to commence civil actions to enforce this Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5266 | 99 | hr | 5266 | A bill to require the President to submit legislation for the reorganization of the Executive branch in order to more effectively combat drug trafficking and drug abuse. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-29 | 1986-08-12 | Placed on Union Calendar No: 474. | House | Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6] | OK | D | E000184 | 51 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendment, H. Rept. 99-786) Directs the President to submit recommendations to the Congress for legislation to reorganize the executive branch of the Government to more effectively combat drug traffic and drug abuse. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 99-hr-5268 | 99 | hr | 5268 | Coast Guard Drug Interdiction Enhancement Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-29 | 1986-08-04 | Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. | House | Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6] | OK | D | E000184 | 31 | Coast Guard Drug Interdiction Enhancement Act of 1986 - Authorizes appropriations to the Coast Guard for the acquisition of secure radio equipment. Increases by 1,500 the strength level of active-duty military personnel of the Coast Guard for FY 1987. Authorizes additional appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY 1987 for operation and maintenance expenses related to such additional personnel. | 2025-08-29T16:29:36Z | |
| 99-hr-5269 | 99 | hr | 5269 | Department of Justice Narcotics Control Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-29 | 1986-10-27 | See H.R.5484. | House | Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6] | OK | D | E000184 | 31 | Department of Justice Narcotics Control Act of 1986 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 for: (1) additional assistant United States attorneys; and (2) the Drug Enforcement Administration for additional special agents and voice privacy radios. | 2025-08-29T16:29:33Z | |
| 99-hjres-687 | 99 | hjres | 687 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the twenty-second article of amendment thereto. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-28 | 1986-07-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] | MI | R | V000027 | 70 | Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 22d amendment to the Constitution (limitation on presidential terms). | 2021-06-30T19:00:19Z | |
| 99-s-2691 | 99 | s | 2691 | A bill to allow Federal judges to receive the same pay increases as are granted all other Federal employees. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-25 | 1986-08-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Courts. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 2 | Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that Federal judges shall receive the same pay increases as are granted all other Federal employees. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-5253 | 99 | hr | 5253 | Minority Ownership Improvements Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-24 | 1986-07-31 | Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. | House | Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30] | CA | D | M000206 | 4 | Minority Ownership Improvements Act of 1986 - Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission to permit the transfer or assignment of broadcast licenses which have been revoked or the renewals of which have been denied, but only if such licenses are transferred or assigned to a qualified minority-owned or controlled entity pursuant to the Commission's minority distress sale policy. | 2025-08-29T16:30:12Z | |
| 99-hr-5228 | 99 | hr | 5228 | A bill to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into agreements with certain cities and counties for the withholding of city and county income and employment taxes from the pay of Federal employees who are residents of, or regularly employed in, such cities and counties. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-23 | 1986-08-19 | Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM, Treasury. | House | Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11] | PA | D | K000008 | 0 | Amends Federal law relating to the withholding of city or county income or employment taxes from Federal employee pay to remove the requirement that such city or county be within a political boundary of which 500 or more persons are regularly employed by the Federal Government. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-hres-509 | 99 | hres | 509 | A resolution urging the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the 150th anniversary of the birth of General Henry Martyn Robert. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-23 | 1986-07-23 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] | TX | D | B000997 | 19 | Urges the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative stamp on May 2, 1987, in honor of the 150th anniversary of General Henry Martyn Robert's birth. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-s-2679 | 99 | s | 2679 | A bill to grant the consent of Congress to the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-23 | 1986-07-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 3 | Interstate Compact - Grants congressional approval to the Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, which provides for cooperation between the States of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia in the management of low-level radioactive waste. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-5218 | 99 | hr | 5218 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that certain individuals be accorded competitive status for purposes of transferring to the competitive service. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-22 | 1986-10-29 | Became Public Law No: 99-586. | House | Rep. Long, Cathy (Mrs. Gillis) [D-LA-8] | LA | D | L000411 | 19 | (Measure passed House, amended) Declares that an individual who has served as a National Guard technician for at least three years acquires competitive status for transfer to the competitive service if such individual: (1) is involuntarily separated from service as a technician other than for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency; and (2) passes a noncompetitive examination and transfers to the competitive service within one year after separation as a technician. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 99-hr-5210 | 99 | hr | 5210 | A bill to eliminate an exception in section 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 that permits certain Members of Congress to use excess campaign funds for personal purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-21 | 1986-07-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Elections. | House | Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] | MN | R | F000380 | 0 | Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to remove the authority for certain Members of Congress to use excess campaign funds for personal purposes. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 99-hr-5211 | 99 | hr | 5211 | A bill to authorize the appointment of certain additional Assistant Secretaries of Labor, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-21 | 1986-09-17 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended). | House | Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | H000367 | 0 | Redesignates the Under Secretary of Labor as the Deputy Secretary of Labor and increases the compensation for such position. Increases the number of Assistant Secretaries of Labor from five to ten. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-s-2666 | 99 | s | 2666 | Comprehensive Satellite Dish Owners Fairness Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-21 | 1986-07-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 1 | Comprehensive Satellite Dish Owners Fairness Act of 1986 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a notice of inquiry, solicit comments, and report to the Congress concerning the availability of certain encrypted television programming to satellite earth station owners in a competitive market. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit any person from encrypting any satellite cable programming for private viewing after six months following enactment of this Act, unless: (1) such encryption is conducted according to standards approved by the Commission which shall ensure that only one device will be needed to decrypt such programming; and (2) such a device is available within 60 days after an interested person submits a request. Permits a person aggrieved by any violation of such prohibition to bring a civil action to obtain an injunction against the violation and to recover full costs. Directs the Department of Justice to complete an investigation and report to the Congress on the antitrust implications of the development of the marketing structure of the cable communications industry pursuant to the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 with respect to satellite earth station owners. | 2025-08-29T16:31:20Z | |
| 99-hr-5194 | 99 | hr | 5194 | A bill to designate the United States Post Office Building located at 809 Nueces Bay Boulevard in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the "Dr. Hector Perez Garcia Post Office Building". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-17 | 1986-07-17 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] | TX | D | O000107 | 0 | Designates the United States Post Office Building in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the Dr. Hector Perez Garcia Post Office Building. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-s-2652 | 99 | s | 2652 | A bill to designate the Dr. Hector Perez Garcia Post Office Building. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-17 | 1986-08-08 | Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from U.S. Postal Service. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Designates the United States Post Office Building in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the Dr. Hector Perez Garcia Post Office Building. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 99-s-2654 | 99 | s | 2654 | A bill to permit States and political subdivisions of States to enforce State or local anti-apartheid laws with respect to contracts funded in whole or in part by funds provided by the Federal Government. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-17 | 1986-07-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 6 | Provides that neither the eligibility of a State or a political subdivision of a State for Federal funds nor the amount of such funds for which they are eligible shall be affected by the application of a State or local anti-apartheid law to a federally funded contract entered into by such State or political subdivision. Exempts the Federal Government from responsibility for any increase in the cost of a contract if such increase is the result of the application of an anti-apartheid law of a State or political subsidivision. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 99-hconres-367 | 99 | hconres | 367 | A concurrent resolution providing for development and implementation of a coordinated plan for telecommunications systems for the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the agencies of the legislative branch. | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-16 | 1986-07-16 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4] | CA | D | F000053 | 0 | Makes it the responsibility of the Joint Committee on Printing to develop and report to each House of Congress by April 1, 1987, an overall plan for acquisition and management of efficient, economical, and compatible telecommunications systems for the House of Representatives, the Senate, or any agency of the legislative branch. Prohibits any expenditure for acquisition of any component for such a telecommunications system if that component is not in compliance with requirements of the plan as approved by the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. Specifies special members of the Joint Committee on Printing. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 99-hr-5180 | 99 | hr | 5180 | A bill to designate the Federal Building at 111 W. Huron Street, Buffalo, New York, as the "Thaddeus J. Dulski Federal Building". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-16 | 1986-11-10 | Became Public Law No: 99-642. | House | Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33] | NY | D | N000163 | 1 | Designates the Federal building on Huron Street in Buffalo, New York, as the Thaddeus J. Dulski Federal Building. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5181 | 99 | hr | 5181 | A bill to designate the United States Courthouse at 68 Court Street, Buffalo, New York, as the "Michael J. Dillon Memorial United States Courthouse". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-16 | 1986-10-29 | Became Public Law No: 99-585. | House | Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33] | NY | D | N000163 | 1 | Designates the United States Courthouse on Court Street in Buffalo, New York, as the Michael J. Dillon Memorial United States Courthouse. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5165 | 99 | hr | 5165 | Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-15 | 1986-08-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service. | House | Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30] | CA | D | M000206 | 61 | Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting Act of 1986 - Requires each Federal entity, in the 90-day period beginning on October 1 of every fiscal year, to send the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission a written report pertaining to each of the five previous fiscal years with respect to job applications, hiring, training, and promoting of employees. Requires such report to detail data for each separate component and installation of the entity and for the entity as a whole. Prescribes the contents of such reports, including data on white males and minority groups and their representation, mobility patterns, disciplinary actions, and recruitment. Requires the Commission to publish in the Federal Register by January 31 of each fiscal year the identity of each Federal entity which fails to file such a report. Requires the head of any Federal entity which fails to file such a report to submit a statement of reasons for the failure to the Commission by December 31, together with a request for an informal hearing to state such reasons orally. Authorizes the Commission to summon witnesses and compel the production of evidence in the course of investigating such failure. Requires the Commission to issue an order mandating the submission of such report by March 31. Directs the Commission to commence a civil action to compel submission of such report if the entity has not complied with the order by April 30. Authorizes any employee of or applicant for employment with such entity, or a labor organization recognized by such entity, to commence a civil action in an appropriate district court to compel the head of the entity to submit such report if the Commission has failed to commence such an action within two years after the appropriate April 30 deadline. Requires the Commission to make an on-site verification of such reports at one component or installation of each Federal entity at least once every three years. | 2025-08-29T16:32:23Z | |
| 99-hr-5170 | 99 | hr | 5170 | A bill to designate the post office building to be constructed in West Liberty, Texas, as the "M. P. Daniel and Thomas F. Calhoon, Sr., Post Office Building". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-15 | 1986-07-15 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] | TX | D | W000570 | 0 | Designates the post office building to be constructed in West Liberty, Texas, as the M.P. Daniel and Thomas F. Calhoon, Sr., Post Office Building. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 99-hr-5171 | 99 | hr | 5171 | A bill to designate the building which will house the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Lufkin, Texas, as the "Ward R. Burke Federal Court Building". | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-15 | 1986-09-24 | See H.R.3951. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] | TX | D | W000570 | 0 | Designates the building which will house the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Texas at Third Street and Lufkin Avenue in Lufkin, Texas, as the Ward R. Burke Federal Court Building. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 99-hr-5157 | 99 | hr | 5157 | Federal Hospital System Sharing Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-07-14 | 1986-07-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation. | House | Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13] | IL | R | F000049 | 24 | Federal Hospital System Sharing Act of 1986 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to allow, under a health care sharing agreement, an individual who is eligible to receive direct health care in a facility of one agency (either the Veterans Administration or the Department of Defense) to be furnished such care at the facility of the other agency. Revises the definition of the term "beneficiary" for purposes of eligibility for such benefits. | 2025-08-29T16:31:09Z | |
| 99-hr-5099 | 99 | hr | 5099 | Mail Management Improvement Act of 1986 | Government Operations and Politics | 1986-06-26 | 1986-09-09 | Executive Comment Received From GAO. | House | Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | A000217 | 25 | Mail Management Improvement Act of 1986 - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, to issue a directive which requires each agency to: (1) evaluate mail operations to eliminate practices resulting in excessive mailing costs; (2) designate an official with the responsibility for the development and implementation of mail management programs; (3) establish mail management objectives and responsibilities; and (4) develop and submit to the Director a mail management plan in accordance with provisions of this Act. | 2025-08-29T16:29:52Z |
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