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Bill· SS. 1999 (97th)passed

Wolf Trap Farm Park Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 2026

Makes the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts responsible for creative activities at Wolf Trap Farm Park in Virginia.

Bill· SS. 1992 (97th)open

Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to extend from August 6, 1982, to August 6, 1984, the current preclearance requirements (under which jurisdictions covered through the triggering mechanism must submit proposed electoral changes to the Department of Justice). Establishes a new standard for jurisdictions to "bail-out" of these requirements effective August 6, 1984. Permits political subdivisions of covered States to bail-out independently of the State. Conditions a declaratory judgment for bail-out on the jurisdiction's showing that it and all its political subdivisions have met the bail-out requirements for a ten-year period prior to the filing of the suit. Includes among the requirements for bail-out that: (1) no test or device has been used to discriminate on account of race, color, or language; (2) no actions alleging voting discrimination are pending or have gone to final judgment; (3) no Federal examiner has served in the jurisdiction seeking bail-out; (4) the jurisdiction and all its subdivisions have complied with the preclearance requirements; and (5) the jurisdiction and its subdivisions have taken affirmative steps to protect voting rights. Stipulates that lawsuits filed during pendency of the bail-out litigation will not bar bail-out. Subjects the jurisdiction to the preclearance requirements if any such lawsuit alleging voting violations is successful after bail-out. Restates the prohibition against voting discrimination to include as a violation conduct which has the effect of discrimination. Stipulates that the failure of a minority to be proportionately represented does not itself constitute a violation. Extends the bilingual election requirements from August 6, 1985, to August 6, 1992. Declares that nothing in the Voting Rights Act shall be construed to permit assistance within the voting booth, unless the voter is blind or physically incapacitated.

Bill· SS. 2001 (97th)open

A bill to amend the Lanham Trademark Act to prohibit any State from requiring that a registered trademark be altered for use within such State and to encourage private enterprise with special emphasis on the preservation of small business.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Amends the Lanham Trademark Act to prohibit any State from requiring the alteration of or an additional trademark other than that exhibited by the registrant in the certificate of registration issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Bill· SS. 2000 (97th)open

Bankruptcy Improvements Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Bankruptcy Improvements Act of 1981 - Amends title 11 (Bankruptcy) of the United States Code to establish an eligibility test for liquidation bankruptcy relief based on the individual petitioner's inability to pay a reasonable portion of his debts out of future income. Permits the court to dismiss a bankruptcy case upon the motion of any party in interest filed prior to the conclusion of the meeting of creditors, and after notice and a hearing, if the debtor is ineligible for relief under such title because he is able to pay a reasonable portion of his debts out of future income. Requires the bankruptcy judge to preside at any meeting of creditors and to perform such additional judicial duties as may be required. Declares that the value of the creditor's interest in the estate's interest in consumer goods property shall be determined in light of the purpose of the valuation and of the proposed disposition or use of such property, and in conjunction with any hearing on such disposition or use or on a plan affecting such creditor's interest. Declares that the value of consumer goods which the debtor seeks to redeem in liquidation shall be presumed to be the established resale market price, if such market exists. Requires the debtor in bankruptcy cases to file a statement of estimated income and expenses for the year following filing of his petition. Requires the debtor, if the debtor's schedule of assets and liabilities includes consumer debts which are secured by property of the estate, to file and serve upon each creditor holding such security and the trustee, a statement expressing the debtor's intention with respect to retention or surrender of the collateral. Requires the debtor, at or before the meeting of creditors provided for by such title, to perform his intention with regard to such secured creditors. Repeals the provisions concerning exempt property and makes the States responsible for establishing exemptions to bankruptcy proceedings. Presumes nondischargeable any debt which was incurred on or within 45 days before the date of the filing of a petition under such title nondischargeable. Allows for rebuttal of such presumption. Allows creditors to enforce liens which have not been voided in bankruptcy. Permits reaffirmation of consumer debts subject to the debtor's right to rescind any such agreement within 60 days or until a discharge is received, whichever occurs later, by giving a written notice of rescission to the creditor. Declares that at the meeting of creditors the court shall inform the debtor of the nature and effect of a discharge and of any reaffirmation of debt. Limits the trustee's power to avoid liens or recover payments made within 90 days of the filing of the petition in bankruptcy (within one year in the case of an insider) unless the creditor had reasonable cause to believe the debtor was insolvent. Permits the court, upon notice and hearing, to require a creditor to accept payments in redemption of the value of a claim secured by a nonpossessory, nonpurchase money security interest in tangible personal property, over a reasonable period not to exceed five years, if such tangible personal property consists of specified objects. Allows a creditor, upon 10 days notice to the debtor and codebtor, to collect any portion of a debt from the codebtor which is not being paid by the debtor through the adjustment of debts of such debtor with a regular income. Requires payments under an adjustment of debts payment plan to commence within thirty days after the filing of the plan. Provides for the return of such funds after deducting the costs of administration if no plan is confirmed. Provides for the separate classification of co-debtor claims and non-dischargeable claims and authorizes payment of them under an adjustment of debts payment plan. Allows a debtor to choose such a repayment plan of up to five years. Bases such repayment upon the debtor's ability to repay out of future income after taking into account the basic living necessities for the debtor and dependents. Provides for an early discharge of debts where a reasonable portion of unsecured claims are paid. Permits a hardship discharge of otherwise non-dischargeable debts to the extent the debtor attempted to pay such debts under an adjustment of debts payment plan, but was prevented from so doing by unforeseen cirucmstances.

Bill· SS. 1990 (97th)reported

Military Construction Codification Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Military Construction Codification Act - Permits the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments to carry out military construction projects as authorized by law. Includes within this authority the acquisition of land, facilities, equipment and utilities, and planning and administration. Authorizes such Secretaries to carry out unauthorized emergency construction if deferral of such construction would be inconsistent with national security needs. Requires that the appropriate committees of Congress be given 15 days notice before such construction begins. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out an unauthorized military construction project if it is vital to the security of the United States. Requires that the appropriate committees of Congress be given 15 days notice of such project. Permits the Secretary of a military department or the Director of a defense agency to carry out unauthorized minor construction projects costing less than a specified amount. Excludes military family housing. Permits projects exceeding the limit to be funded if the overrun is caused by unanticipated, unusual variations in cost. Requires that the appropriate committees of Congress be given 15 days notice of the Secretary of Defense's decision to fund the increased amount. Permits the Secretary of Defense to contribute the U.S. share of construction costs for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Infrastructure (NATO). Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees quarterly on the obligations incurred. Permits the Secretary to increase U.S. contributions by 25 percent. Permits the Secretary to increase U.S. contributions by more than 25 percent after giving the appropriate congressional committees 15 days notice. Permits the Secretary or the Secretary of a military department to carry out an unauthorized project necessary to restore or replace damaged facilities. Requires the Secretary to give the appropriate congressional committees 15 days notice of such decision. Authorizes cost variations for military construction projects based upon approved estimates, proposed reductions, and the percent of increase within the current working estimate. Permits the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of military departments to carry out advance planning and construction design for unauthorized projects and projects funded by foreign governments but for which the U.S. military is the primary user. Permits the Secretary of Defense to undertake military construction projects using unobligated funds for military construction in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency in accordance with the National Emergencies Act. Requires the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress of such decision and the estimated cost. Prohibits the appropriation of funds not previously authorized for military family housing. Permits the administrative increase of salary and benefits for Federal employees as authorized. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to acquire land by exchange, purchase, or gift for military housing purposes. Includes within the authorizations for construction amounts for land acquisition, site preparation, and the purchase and installation of appliances and utilities. Prohibits the Secretary from constructing military family housing units not specifically authorized. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as to the availability of private housing at a particular location before constructing military family housing. Permits the Secretary of Defense to enter into contracts for construction if the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development does not advise as to availability within 30 days. Requires that the appropriate committees of Congress be given 30 days notice of any disagreement between the two Secretaries as to housing availability. Permits the Secretary of Defense to acquire interest in existing housing rather than build. Authorizes an acquisition or construction cost variation of up to ten percent. Limits the authority to improve existing military family housing units, both as to the nature and cost of alterations. Sets forth space limitations for housing units by pay grade. Permits variations in such limitations as specified, including the leasing of housing in a foreign country. Permits the Secretary to relocate units as necessary. Permits the Secretary and the Secretaries of the military departments to lease housing facilities for assignment without rental charge, subject to limitations. Limits the number and rental costs of units which may be leased in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Permits the leasing of housing for military family housing in foreign countries as necessary for special personnel or because of restrictions in such country. Limits the number, cost, and lease term of such units. Directs the Secretary to give the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days notice of any lease exceeding a specified figure. Permits the Secretary to make multiyear contracts for supplies and services for the operation of military family housing units. Permits the occupancy of inadequate housing as specified. Permits the Secretary of the military department concerned to settle a contractor claim relating to military family housing that would cause the cost limitations to be exceeded after the appropriate committees of Congress have been given 15 days notice. Requires the Department of Defense Military Family Housing Management Account to be used for the administration of appropriated and other funds for military family housing programs. Transfers to this account funds from appropriations and proceeds from rentals and disposals of units. Permits the Secretary to provide homeowners assistance under the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966. Permits the Secretary and Secretaries of the military departments to advance public monies to carry out authorized construction projects. Permits the construction of a military family housing project on land not yet owned or only temporarily held by the United States. Directs the Secretary to encourage the use of solar energy for military construction projects. Requires the use of solar energy systems in new facilities where the use would be cost effective. Sets forth a formula for determining the cost effectiveness of a system. Permits an increase of footage in military construction projects if necessary to accommodate a solar system. Requires the supervision of military construction projects by specified persons to assure cost-effectiveness. Requires military construction or family housing projects be awarded on a competitive basis to the lowest bidder. Limits the size and cost of permanent barracks and unaccompanied officers quarters. Requires military construction projects for defense agencies other than the military departments to be carried out through a designated military department. Makes military construction appropriations available until spent. Places certain limitations on the use of funds, including the authorization and contract requirements. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate committees of Congress annually on military construction and family housing activities. Directs the Secretary to transmit to Congress an annual request for military construction authorization. Requires each construction project to be designed to provide maximum nuclear fallout protection. Permits funds authorized for construction or alteration of Reserve facilities to be used for surveys and administration. Permits the advancement of funds for Reserve construction. Directs the Secretary to pay the Commodity Credit Corporation a specified amount annually until the amount due for foreign currencies used for housing acquired under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 has been liquidated. Permits the Secretary to continue agreements guaranteeing rental returns to sponsors of family housing in foreign countries. Permits the Secretary of a military department to contract for the purchase of energy or fuel derived from waste materials. Requires that the Secretary of Defense approve and the appropriate congressional committees be given notice of such contracts. Permits the Secretary of a military department to sell recyclable materials according to the provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 concerning surplus property. Limits the amount of proceeds from such sale which may be spent for environmental improvement and energy conservation projects. Permits the Secretary of a military department to develop geothermal energy on military lands within such Secretary's jurisdiction. Limits the heat input rate of new boiler plant construction.

Bill· SS. 2002 (97th)open

Bilingual Education Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 29 August 2025

Bilingual Education Amendments of 1981 - Amends title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Bilingual Education Programs, also known as the Bilingual Education Act) to revise bilingual education policy to no longer require that children of limited English proficiency use their native language while receiving instruction to achieve competence in English. Revises an element of the definition of "limited English proficiency" to refer to "individuals who have difficulty speaking and understanding instruction in the English language." Redefines "program of bilingual instruction" to require inclusion of "an intensive course of study in English." Revises grant provisions to require that bilingual education programs limit participation by any child to one year. Permits an additional year of participation only if an individual evaluation establishes the need for continued services and is approved by the appropriate local education agency official. Prohibits enrollment of any non-handicapped child for more than three years. Sets forth requirements for such individual evaluations. Directs the Secretary of Education to withhold application approval or grant payments whenever a bilingual education program is unable or unwilling to comply with such limitations on individual participation and with such individual evaluation requirements.

Bill· SS. 1995 (97th)open

Criminal Procedures Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Criminal Procedures Act of 1982 - Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to establish for second offenders a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment and a minimum term of parole eligibility of 20 years. Expands the forfeiture provisions of RICO and the Continuing Criminal Enterprise statute (CCE) to include all profits and proceeds of unlawful activities. Permits the court to direct the forfeiture of other assets of a defendant where proceeds cannot be located or are otherwise beyond Federal jurisdiction. Includes an enhanced forfeiture provision for second offenders. Directs the Attorney General to move expeditiously to negotiate with foreign countries in order to deprive domestic criminals of foreign havens for proceeds of crimes. Amends the Bail Reform Act of 1966 to authorize the court to consider the safety of any other person or the community in determining release conditions. Authorizes the court, after a due process hearing, to order the detention of a defendant upon finding that there is clear and convincing evidence that the person is likely to flee or is a danger to another person or the community, and that no release conditions will reasonably assure such person's appearance or the safety of another person or the community. Adds to those factors to be considered by the judge in making a release or detention determination: (1) the individual's past conduct, illegal drug use, and conviction record; and (2) whether he was on probation, parole, or other release when arrested. Authorizes a judge to detain for up to ten days a person charged with an offense if it appears that the person: (1) may flee or pose a danger to another person or the community; and (2) is on pretrial release for a Federal or State felony or is on probation, parole, or other release for a Federal, State, or local offense. Revises the exclusionary rule to prohibit a court from excluding evidence procured by a law enforcement officer in good faith reliance upon a reasonable belief in the legitimacy of his action. Requires for the exclusion of evidence that the court find as a matter of law that the evidence: (1) was obtained by unconstitutional means resulting in actual prejudice to the defendant as a result of international misconduct by Government agents; and (2) would not have been known but for such unconstitutional acts. Makes the United States liable for the unconstitutional act of a law enforcement officer within the scope of employment if the violation was committed with willful intent or as the result of gross negligence or wanton disregard of the rights of the aggrieved party. Amends Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to authorize a new plea of "not guilty by reason of insanity" for any criminal defendant whose actions constitute all necessary elements of the offense charged but who lacks the requisite state of mind as a result of mental disease or defect. Requires the court in any such case to hold a hearing to determine the present mental condition of the convicted person. Directs the court to commit such person to the custody of the Attorney General upon a finding by a preponderance of the evidence that the person is presently suffering from a mental disease or defect as a result of which release would create a substantial danger to himself or to the person or property of another. Directs the Attorney General to release such person to a State which will assume responsibility for his custody and treatment or otherwise to hospitalize such person in a suitable facility. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue departmental policies and guidelines concerning criminal prosecutions. Prohibits any such regulations from creating substantive or procedural rights for individuals. Denies any court jurisdiction over any claim based solely on a failure to follow these regulations. Amends the Special Prosecutors Act to eliminate the requirement that a prosecutor be appointed for alleged misdemeanors. Repeals provisions authorizing a special division of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to appoint special prosecutors. Revises the rules governing habeas corpus actions in Federal court. Prohibits consideration of an action brought by a State prisoner if the Federal question was properly presented under State law, unless the petitioner establishes that: (1) his custody violates Federal law; (2) the violation is of a Federal right having as its primary purpose the protection of the reliability of the factfinding or appellate process; (3) the violation was prejudicial; and (4) the violation presents a substantial question not raised before and for which there was no opportunity to raise it. Establishes a three-year statute of limitations for habeas corpus actions. Prohibits a Federal evidentiary hearing from being conducted where State court records demonstrate the factual issue was litigated and determined, unless the petitioner establishes the existence of at least one of six enumerated circumstances. Amends the juvenile delinquency provisions of the criminal code to permit Federal prosecution of a juvenile upon certification by the Attorney General that the offense charged, if committed by an adult, would be a felony punishable by a maximum penalty of five years or more, and there is a special interest warranting Federal prosecution. Revises the factors to be considered in determining whether the transfer to district court of a juvenile over the age of 16 who has committed a felony punishable by at least ten years' imprisonment is in the interests of justice. Amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to limit the right of making requests to "United States persons." Modifies the current requirement that Government agencies respond to FOIA requests within ten days to: (1) allow agencies 30 days to respond; and (2) prorate the time for compliance against the number of record pages encompassed by the request (an additional 60 days is allowed for each additional 200 pages up to a maximum period of one year). Provides that the current exemption for an agency's internal personnel information includes manuals and instructions of investigators, auditors, and negotiators, and employment examination material. Broadens the current exemption given to matters in personnel and medical files to include information which would generally constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy, including mailing lists. Extends the current exemption given to law enforcement records to include records which: (1) "tend" to disclose the identity of confidential sources; (2) would endanger the physicial safety of any natural person (instead of only law enforcement personnel); and (3) relate to investigations of terrorism, organized crime, or foreign counterintelligence. Requires disclosure of only segregable portions of records which are not already in the public domain. Requires agencies carrying out law enforcement functions to furnish the same general standardized written response to persons requesting records in cases where: (1) the agency does not have the records requested; or (2) the records are protected because disclosure would reveal that a criminal investigation is in progress.

Bill· SS. 1987 (97th)open

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide general revenue funding for successful programs providing rehabilitation services to individuals in receipt of disability benefits under title II or XVI of such Act.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to revise the method of funding State vocational rehabilitation services for individuals receiving disability, widow's, widower's, or supplemental security income benefits. Authorizes appropriations to enable the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make payments to States for the costs of such services. (Currently funds for such payments are transferred from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.) Requires a specified sum to be allocated among the States for such payments for fiscal years 1982 and 1983 according to the ratio of the number of individuals rehabilitated and terminated as beneficiaries in each State compared with the number of rehabilitated beneficiaries terminated in all States during fiscal years 1981 and 1982, respectively. Requires the amount paid to each State to be increased or decreased in succeeding fiscal years by the percentage increase or decrease in the number of rehabilitated beneficiaries terminated.

Bill· SS. 1993 (97th)referred

A bill to make amendments to the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act relating to the judiciary.

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025

Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to eliminate the requirement that the member of the District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure appointed by the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia be an active or retired Federal judge serving in the District. Provides that a judicial nominee or appointee of a D.C. court must reside and must have maintained an actual residence in the District or within 20 miles of its boundaries for at least 90 days prior to his or her nomination. (Currently a judicial nominee or appointee must be a bona fide D.C. resident and must have maintained an actual residence in the District for at least 90 days prior to his or her nomination.) Prohibits members of the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission from serving more than one term. States that the Commission member appointed by the President shall serve at the pleasure of the President. Provides that a Commission appointee must reside and must have maintained an actual residence in the District or within 20 miles of its boundaries for at least 90 days prior to his or her appointment. (Currently an appointee must be a bona fide D.C. resident and must have maintained an actual residence in the District for at least 90 days prior to his or appointment.) Eliminates the requirement that the Commission member appointed by the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia be an active or retired Federal judge serving in the District. Revises the procedure for filling vacancies on the D.C. courts to require that the Commission submit to the President at least three names for each vacancy within 60 days of the occurrence of the vacancy. Authorizes the President to request the submission of additional names. Requires the Commission to submit the names of potential nominees not less than 120 days before a vacancy occurs because of the expiration of a judge's term of office.

Bill· SS. 1998 (97th)open

International Organizations Staffs Children, Survivors, and Retirees Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

International Organizations Staffs' Children, Survivors, and Retirees Act of 1981 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit retirees of certain international organizations and their families who have lived in the United States for specified periods of time to remain here upon termination of such employment.

Bill· SS. 1994 (97th)open

Credit Conservation Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 29 August 2025

Credit Conservation Act of 1982 - Directs the President to take appropriate actions on a voluntary basis to encourage banking or other financial institutions to exercise restraint in extending credit for unproductive large-scale corporate takeovers and other speculative purposes. Declares that such actions shall include consultation and cooperation with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Bill· SS. 1985 (97th)open

Small Business Capital Formation and Inventory Simplification Tax Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 29 August 2025

Small Business Capital Formation and Inventory Simplification Tax Act of 1982 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain small business corporations an income tax deduction for dividends paid during the taxable year. Limits such deduction to $150,000. Requires that such dividends be paid in cash, be pro rata, and not be in redemption or liquidation. Disallows such deductions for: (1) certain insurance companies; (2) regulated investment companies and real estate trusts; (3) certain domestic corporations with operations in Puerto Rico; (4) domestic international sales corporations; (5) cooperatives; and (6) certain service corporations. Disallows such deductions for corporations which pay 20 percent or more of their dividends to tax-exempt organizations or certain trusts. Eliminates the qualification requirement for the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of accounting that a taxpayer use no inventory method for financial reporting or credit purposes other than the LIFO method. Allows a taxpayer who adopts the LIFO method to spread increases in taxable income attributable to such change over a ten-year period. Allows an election by small businesses which use the dollar method of pricing inventories under the LIFO method and which have average annual receipts of $4,000,000 or less for the three taxable years ending with the year of election to use one inventory pool for any trade or business. Permits a wholesaler or retailer who uses such method to elect the use of inventory pools based on the applicable Government price index categories for all items of inventory. Allows the use of such index categories in the pricing of inventories under such dollar-value methods. Allows an election to use a link chain or index method to compute the LIFO value of dollar-value pool without regard to suitability or practicality of any other method. Repeals the requirement, with respect to liquidation plans adopted after December 31, 1981, that a corporation inventorying goods under the LIFO method treat the LIFO recapture amount with respect to distributed inventory assets as ordinary income. Allows an election by small businesses which are at least half-owned by active participants in the trade or business and which have average annual gross receipts of $1,500,000 or less for the three taxable years ending with the year of election to use the cash receipts and disbursements method of accounting without regard to any inventory requirements.

Bill· SS. 1989 (97th)open

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide medicare coverage under part A for alcoholism treatment services, and to provide payment for such services on a charge basis.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025

Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for alcoholism treatment services. Provides that payment for such services shall be 75 percent of the lesser of: (1) the actual charge for the service; or (2) a charge limitation amount to be determined as specified in this Act.

Bill· SS. 2004 (97th)open

A bill for the relief of William J. Games.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 2025

Authorizes a named individual to file a claim for refund of overpayment of taxes, notwithstanding any statute of limitations.

Bill· SS. 1997 (97th)referred

Criminal Justice Assistance Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Criminal Justice Assistance Act of 1981 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a new criminal justice information and training grant program to provide Federal funding for up to 100 percent of technical assistance or training to State and local governments and private nonprofit organizations. Permits funding for: (1) upgrading the capabilities of criminal justice professionals; (2) training and technical assistance for programs of proven effectiveness; (3) providing information to State and local governments about these programs; (4) corrections and law enforcement standards and accreditation; and (5) emergency enforcement assistance. Establishes a National Police Academy to train national, regional and local police officers.

Bill· SS. 1996 (97th)referred

Violent Crime Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Violent Crime Act of 1981 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a mandatory minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment for dangerous special offenders. Makes such defendants ineligible for probation or parole. Extends the category of dangerous special offenders to include defendants who: (1) use or threaten to use a firearm or dangerous weapon during commission of the felony; and (2) inflict serious bodily injury upon another individual while committing, attempting to commit, or concealing commission of the felony. Broadens the coverage of the prohibition against killing designated U.S. employees to include killing any U.S. employee on account of the performance of his or her official duties. Applies the current prohibition against Congressional assassination or assault to heads of executive departments. Establishes as new Federal crimes: (1) contract murder or assault; (2) assaulting, kidnapping, murdering, or threatening the relative of any Federal employee with intent to interfere with such employee's official duties; and (3) robbery of a pharmacy engaged in interstate sales by anyone who has previously engaged in a pattern of such robberies. Sets as a specific goal of the Justice Department's narcotics law enforcement policy the identification and elimination of the 100 most sophisticated narcotic trafficking organizations in America. Directs the Attorney General to report to Congress on how reorganization of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department's general narcotics control policy will accomplish this goal.

Bill· SS. 1981 (97th)referred

A bill for the relief of Dr. Ching Hon Pui.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· SS. 1991 (97th)referred

A bill for the relief of Ms. Elizabeth Ann Jones-Smoak.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· SS. 1980 (97th)referred

A bill for the relief of Ms. Uasantha Senerath.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· SS. 1982 (97th)referred

Strategic Stockpile Reform Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 29 August 2025

Strategic Stockpile Reform Act of 1981 - Title I: Amendments to the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act; Related Amendments - Amends the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act to establish an independent agency known as the Strategic Stockpile Commission to develop policy for and manage the National Defense Stockpile. Transfers the authority of the Commission to the President upon a declaration of war or national defense emergency. Requires the Commission, in addition to the functions formerly performed by the President under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act, to insure that materials are maintained in suitable condition. Permits the Commission to administer the sale of materials in foreign countries and dispose of such materials as the Commission considers appropriate. Permits the release of materials whose supply is severely interrupted or restricted and the disposition of materials so long as the quantities of such materials in the Stockpile remain at the necessary minimum. Title II: Amendments to the Defense Production Act - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to make conforming amendments and to authorize the Commission to guarantee loans to expedite production and deliveries or services under Government contracts entered into by the Commission in the management of the Stockpile. Requires the Commission to give the appropriate committees of Congress 60 days notice of such loans without either House adopting a resolution of disapproval before such loans become final. Title III: Miscellaneous, Technical, and Conforming Amendments - Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act. Title IV: Transfer, Savings, and Personnel Provisions - Transfers to the Strategic Stockpile Commission all functions of the President under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act being administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the General Services Administration. Permits the President to transfer to the Commission any other related functions. Substitutes the Commission where relevant in proceedings pending at the time of enactment. Title V: Interim Actions; Interim Funding; Effective Date - Authorizes appropriations from the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund.

Bill· SS. 1984 (97th)referred

Federal Trade Commission Amendments of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 29 August 2025

Federal Trade Commission Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to exempt from the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) State-regulated professions and their associations. Eliminates FTC authority to compile information concerning or set forth rules applicable to any person, partnership, or corporation which acts in conformance with State law. Requires the FTC to reimburse all reasonable costs, including attorney fees, of persons, partnerships, or corporations complying with information requests. Restricts the authority of the FTC to issue subpoenas. Defines "unfair method of competition" and "unfair or deceptive act or practice", for purposes of the Act, to be an act which causes substantial consumer injury that outweighs its benefits. Eliminates the authority of the FTC to conduct adjudicative proceedings for the purpose of issuing cease and desist orders. Requires the Commission to seek injunctive relief in Federal district court. Repeals the authority of the FTC to award participation costs in rulemaking proceedings.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 137 (97th)referred

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to preserve the right to life.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Constitutional Amendment - States that for the purposes of the fifth and fourteenth amendments to the Constitution, the word "person" applies to all human beings without regard to age, health, function, or condition of dependency. Declares that no unborn person shall be deprived of life by any person, but permits a law allowing justification to be shown for medical procedures required to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or her unborn offspring, if this law requires every reasonable effort to be made to preserve the life of each.

Bill· HRH.R. 5303 (97th)open

Milwaukee Railroad and Rock Island Railroad Amendments Act of 1981

United States · United States Congress · 29 August 2025

Milwaukee Railroad and Rock Island Railroad Amendments Act of 1981 - Amends the Milwaukee Railroad Restructuring Act to revise procedures by which the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) oversees the purchase of bankrupt rail lines by financially responsible persons. Defines a "financially responsible person" as one who is capable of paying the purchase price of a railroad line and the expenses of providing service over the line for at least two years. Amends the Rock Island Railroad Transition and Employee Assistance Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to pay benefits and allowances provided under specified employee protection agreements up to a specified amount. Authorizes appropriations for such benefits and allowances. Declares that the ICC's authority to grant temporary operating approval for the use of Rock Island or Milwaukee Railroad facilities shall continue until a plan of reorganization or liquidation is approved by the ICC and the bankruptcy court.

Bill· HRH.R. 5284 (97th)open

A bill to repeal the changes made by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 in the trigger provisions contained in the extended unemployment compensation program.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to repeal specified changes made to the extended unemployment compensation program. Repeals: (1) the elimination of the national trigger provisions; (2) the exclusion of claims for extended or additional compensation in insured unemployment rate determination; and (3) the revision of the State trigger provisions. Provides that the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 shall be applied as if such changes had not been enacted.

Bill· HRH.R. 5292 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the standard mileage rate for use of a passenger automobile which may be used in computing the charitable contribution deduction shall be the same as the standard mileage rate which may be used in computing the business expense deduction.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the standard mileage rate used in computing the charitable deduction for expenses incurred in the operation of a motor vehicle shall be the same as the standard mileage rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury for the business related deduction.

Bill· HRH.R. 5301 (97th)open

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain a Yakima River Fish Facilities Improvement Project.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain a Yakima River fish facilities improvement project, and to finance the improvement and rehabilitation of related non-Federal facilities. Provides that the principal works shall consist of diversion dams and appurtenant diversion facilities on the river. Requires the project authorized by this Act to be integrated and coordinated into other features of the existing Yakima project. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1983 and thereafter such sums as may be necessary. Makes the project authorized by this Act an integral part of the Yakima River Basin water enhancement project if the feasibility study on such project is authorized and an appropriation for construction is enacted. Directs that the State of Washington shall be credited for funds it has provided for Yakima River Basin projects to satisfy State matching fund requirements provided in subsequent legislation for such river basin.

Bill· HRH.R. 5299 (97th)open

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain an enlarged Bumping Lake, Supplemental Storage Division, Yakima project, Washington.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain an enlarged Bumping Lake as part of the Yakima project, Washington, which shall consist of an enlarged Bumping Lake Dam, fish passage and protective facilities, fish hatchery, Tieton Dam modification, and other appurtenant water service facilities, necessary fishery equipment, and wildlife mitigation facilities. Requires that: (1) the first 33,700 acre-feet of water from storage in the enlarged Bumping Lake be used for irrigation pursuant to exiting water rights; (2) 75 percent of any additional water from storage in the enlarged Bumping Lake be used for maintenance and enhancement of anadromous and resident fish resources in the Yakima River System; and (3) 25 percent of any additional water be used for irrigation, in integrating and coordinating the operations of the enlarged Bumping Lake into other features of the Yakima project, to effect the fullest, most beneficial and most economic utilization of the available water resources. Directs the Secretary, prior to initiation of project construction, to: (1) secure the necessary permits from the State of Washington for water storage in, and operation of, an enlarged Bumping Lake; and (2) regulate releases from new storage to carry out the purposes of this Act through agreement with the State of Washington. Directs the Secretary to prepare a detailed fish and wildlife compensation plan in coordination with the United States Forest Service and with appropriate agencies of the State of Washington. Requires that irrigation repayment contracts shall provide for repayment within 50 years. Sets forth the formula to be used in determining the interest to be paid by non-Federal entities. Authorizes appropriations as necessary to operate and maintain project facilities. Provides that the feasibility study for the Kakima River Basin already authorized by law shall continue to include the Bumping Lake project, notwithstanding provisions of this Act. Requires that the State of Washington be credited for funds it has provided for the project to satisfy any State matching fund requirements in any subsequently enacted legislation.

Bill· HRH.R. 5277 (97th)referred

A bill to dispose of unclaimed property from closed national banks.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 2024

Amends the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 to add to such Act a Part C - Disposition of Unclaimed Property Recovered from Closed National Banks. Directs the Comptroller of the Currency, within 12 months following the date of enactment of this Act, to publish formal notice in the Federal Register that all claims to rights of any person or entity to obtain possession of any unclaimed property in the possession, custody, or control of the Comptroller must be filed within 12 months following the last date of publication of such formal notice. Sets forth the information to be contained in such notice. Directs the Comptroller to deliver such property to any demonstrably rightful owner or his or her legally authorized representative. Vests in the United States all rights, title, and interest in any property which is not claimed within 12 months of the date of such notice. Permits a court action, except an action against the United States or the Comptroller, to determine legal ownership, entitlement, or right to possession to be filed in any State or Federal court of competent jurisdiction. Grants the U.S. Court of Claims exclusive jurisdiction to hear such an action against the United States or the Comptroller.

Bill· HRH.R. 5297 (97th)referred

A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide that the procedures which are presently available to AFDC families for the collection of past-due child and spousal support from Federal tax refunds shall also be available to non-AFDC families.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide that the procedures available for AFDC (part A, title IV of the Act) families for the collection of past-due support from Federal tax refunds shall also be available for non-AFDC families.

Bill· HRH.R. 5287 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who seek to enter the United States to do research at colleges and universities.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2023

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include certain aliens seeking to enter the United States to do university-level research within the definition of "aliens who are members of the teaching profession or who have exceptional ability in the sciences or the arts."

Bill· HRH.R. 5291 (97th)referred

Missing Children Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 August 2025

Missing Children Act - Directs the Attorney General to collect and preserve information which would assist in: (1) the identification of any deceased individual who has not been identified within 30 days of his or her death; and (2) the location of any missing child who is under the age of 17, does not have a history of running away, and has been missing for at least 48 hours.

Bill· HRH.R. 5305 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to repeal the special leasing rules added by the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 which permit transfers of tax benefits, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the special rules for the leasing of depreciable business property between corporations. Allows the election of a 20-percent refundable investment tax credit in lieu of depreciation for certain companies that have a net operating loss for the taxable year.

Bill· HRH.R. 5293 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide tax relief to residential users of refined petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals a refundable income tax credit equal to one-third of the total cost during the taxable year of heating oil purchased by such individuals for use in a residence. Limits the dollar amount of such credit to $400 for the taxable year. Reduces the amount of such credit by one percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $20,000. Provides for the termination of the credit for taxable years ending after December 31, 1983.

Bill· HRH.R. 5300 (97th)referred

A bill to amend the Act of June 24, 1938, to allow the Secretary of the Interior to invest certain funds collected by Indian irrigation and power projects.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Amends specified provisions of Federal law which provide for deposits and investments of Indian tribal funds to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to invest in specified types of Government securities funds from: (1) operation and maintenance collections from Indian irrigation projects; and (2) revenue collections from power operations on such projects. Authorizes the Secretary to use earnings from such investments to reduce such operation and maintenance charges.

Bill· HRH.R. 5289 (97th)referred

A bill to provide that the Federal tax rules applicable to certain private deferred compensation plans shall apply to deferred compensation plans of tax-exempt organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Requires that the taxable year of inclusion in gross income of any amount covered by a nonqualified deferred compensation plan maintained by a tax-exempt organization be determined in accordance with principles applicable to deferred compensation plans maintained by other private organizations.

Bill· HRH.R. 5306 (97th)referred

A bill for the relief of Djamel Mahmoudi.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 2023

Declares a named individual to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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