datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
lished in the Federal Register prior to the implemen-
tation of such regulations.
(h) DATA COLLECTION.—The Council shall make ar-
rangements with any appropriate entity to generate or
collect such data as may be necessary to carry out the
Council’s functions.
SEC. 112. ANNUAL REPORTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the
date that the Council concludes its first meeting of mem-
bers and in each succeeding year, the Council shall pre-
pare and submit to the President, the appropriate commit-
tees of Congress, the Secretary, and the Governor of each
State a report regarding its findings. Such report shall—
(1) analyze the progress and obstacles, if any,
toward the development and certification of world-
class content and student performance standards;
(2) analyze the progress and obstacles, if any,
toward the development and certification of any cri-
teria for assessments that reflect the world-class
standards; and
(3) analyze the progress and obstacles, if any,
to the adoption of certified content and student per-
formance standards by State and local educational
agencies.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1053
To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide free insurance up to
the value of $100 on mail items.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
A BILL
To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide free
insurance up to the value of $100 on mail items.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That (a) subchapter V of chapter 36 of title 39, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the follow-
ing:
‘‘§ 3686. Insurance
‘‘(a) An article of mail insurable under, and mailed
in accordance with, regulations prescribed by the Postal
Service shall, without payment of any insurance fee, be
considered insured mail, with liability under this sub-
section not to exceed $100.
‘‘(b) Subsection (a) shall not prevent the purchase of
insurance coverage in excess of $100 for an article of mail.
‘‘(c) Regulations to carry out this section shall be pre-
scribed not later than 90 days after the date of enactment
of this section.’’.
(b) The analysis for chapter 36 of title 39, United
States Code, is amended by adding after the item relating
to section 3685 the following:
‘‘3686. Insurance.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1054
To eliminate the provision that prevents temporary Federal employees from
qualifying for the same benefits as are available to Federal employees
generally under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
A BILL
To eliminate the provision that prevents temporary Federal
employees from qualifying for the same benefits as are
available to Federal employees generally under the Fam-
ily and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 6381(1) of title 5, United States Code, as
amended by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993,
is amended by striking ‘‘a temporary or’’ and inserting
‘‘an’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1055
To direct the Secretary of Defense to issue a commendation to each individual
exposed to mustard agents during World War II, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. GOSS (for himself, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. BROWDER, and Mr.
BILIRAKIS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Defense to issue a commendation
to each individual exposed to mustard agents during
World War II, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ISSUANCE OF COMMENDATION TO INDIVID-
UALS EXPOSED TO MUSTARD AGENTS DUR-
ING WORLD WAR II.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense shall
issue to each individual described in subsection (b) a com-
mendation in honorary recognition of the individual’s spe-
cial service, loyalty, and contribution to the United States.
(b) COVERED INDIVIDUALS.—An individual referred
to in subsection (a) is an individual who, as a member
of the armed forces or an employee of the Department
of War, was exposed to mustard agents in connection with
testing performed by the Department of War during
World War II.
SEC. 2. NOTIFICATION OF EXPOSURE.
The Secretary of Defense shall notify each individual
described in section 1 of the exposure described in such
section, the possible health effects of the exposure, and
the likely options available to the individual for medical
treatment for health effects resulting from the exposure.
SEC. 3. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.
The Secretary of Defense shall make available to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs any information of the De-
partment of Defense regarding the exposure described in
section 1, including the names of the individuals subjected
to the exposure.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1056
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the Civil Service
Retirement and Disability Fund be excluded from the budget of the
United States Government.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. LEWIS of Florida (for himself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr.
THURMAN, Mr. GOSS, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. ALLARD, and Mr. GENE
GREEN of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred jointly
to the Committees on Post Office and Civil Service and Government Op-
erations
A BILL
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the
Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund be excluded
from the budget of the United States Government.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 8348 of title 5, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(n) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
receipts and disbursements of the Fund shall not be count-
ed as new budget authority, outlays, receipts, or deficit
or surplus for purposes of—
‘‘(1) the budget of the United States Govern-
ment as submitted by the President,
‘‘(2) the congressional budget, or
‘‘(3) the Balanced Budget and Emergency Defi-
cit Control Act of 1985.’’.
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(ii) the flag state of the foreign vessel
is a party to the Protocol and has referred
the matter to the United States; or
(iii) the United States may exercise
jurisdiction over the vessel in accordance
with generally recognized principles of
international law.
SEC. 4. REPRESENTATIVE, ARBITRATORS, AND INSPEC-
TORS.
(a) REPRESENTATIVE TO COMMITTEE FOR ENVIRON-
MENTAL PROTECTION.—
(1) The Secretary of State, in consultation with
the Secretary and the Administrator, shall appoint
an officer or employee of the United States as the
United States representative to the Committee for
Environmental Protection under the Protocol.
(2) The officer or employee shall have the tech-
nical qualifications required to serve in this capacity.
(b) ARBITRATORS.—
(1) The Secretary of State shall designate up to
3 arbitrators to serve on the Arbitral Tribunal to be
established under the Protocol.
(2) Each arbitrator shall be experienced in Ant-
arctic affairs, have thorough knowledge of inter-
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1058
To amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected
Reserve to use educational assistance for graduate programs.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. MONTGOMERY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members
of the Selected Reserve to use educational assistance
for graduate programs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRADUATE
PROGRAMS 
FOR 
MEMBERS 
OF 
THE 
SE-
LECTED RESERVE.
Section 2131(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking out ‘‘other than’’ and all that
follows through ‘‘level.’’ and inserting in lieu thereof a
period.
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person who transports or ships or causes to be transported
or shipped in interstate commerce any solid waste in ex-
cess of 100 pounds shall be required to prepare and sub-
mit to the Administrator, on an annual basis, a registra-
tion statement. Such statement shall include such person’s
name, principal place of business, the location of each ac-
tivity handling solid waste, and a complete list of all solid
waste transported or shipped in interstate commerce dur-
ing the calendar year preceding such statement.
(b) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Administrator shall
make such registration statements available, upon request,
to the public.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Act:
(1) The term ‘‘person’’ includes any State or
political subdivision of a State or any individual, cor-
poration, or other legal entity.
(2) The term ‘‘solid waste’’ has the meaning
given such term by section 1004(27) of the Solid
Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6903(27)).
(3) The term ‘‘interstate commerce’’ has the
meaning given such term by section 10 of title 18,
United States Code.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1059
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for
increased fairness and competition in elections for Federal office.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. OXLEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on House Administration
A BILL
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to
provide for increased fairness and competition in elec-
tions for Federal office.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 
1. 
REDUCTION 
IN 
CERTAIN 
LIMITATION
AMOUNTS APPLICABLE TO CONTRIBUTIONS.
Section 315(a)(1)(C), section 315(a)(2)(A), and sec-
tion 315(a)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act
of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(1)(C), 441a(a)(2)(A), and
441a(a)(2)(C)) are each amended by striking out
‘‘$5,000’’ and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘$1,000’’.
SEC. 2. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION LIMITA-
TION ON CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PERSONS
OTHER THAN INDIVIDUAL IN-STATE RESI-
DENTS.
Section 315 of the Federal Election Campaign Act
of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a) is amended by adding at the end
the following new subsection:
‘‘(i)(1) A candidate for the office of Representative
in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress
may not, with respect to an election, accept contributions
from persons other than individual in-State residents to-
taling more than 50 percent of the total of contributions
accepted from all sources.
‘‘(2) As used in this subsection, the term ‘individual
in-State resident’ means an individual who resides in the
State in which the congressional district involved is lo-
cated.’’.
SEC. 3. LIMITATIONS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR AMOUNTS PAID FOR MIXED POLITICAL
ACTIVITIES.
Section 315 of the Federal Election Campaign Act
of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a), as amended by section 2, is fur-
ther amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section:
‘‘(j)(1) Any payment by a national committee of a
political party or a State committee of a political party
for a mixed political activity—
‘‘(A) shall be subject to limitation and reporting
under this Act as if such payment were an expendi-
ture; and
‘‘(B) may be paid only from an account that is
subject to this Act.
‘‘(2) As used in this subsection, the term ‘mixed polit-
ical activity’ means, with respect to a payment by a na-
tional committee of a political party or a State committee
of a political party, an activity, such as a voter registration
program, a get-out-the-vote drive, or general political ad-
vertising, that is both—
‘‘(A) for the purpose of influencing an election
for Federal office; and
‘‘(B) for any purpose unrelated to influencing
an election for Federal office.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 105
Relating to the treatment and disposal of solid waste, authorizing States
to regulate solid waste in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. APPLEGATE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
Relating to the treatment and disposal of solid waste, author-
izing States to regulate solid waste in interstate com-
merce, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SOLID WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL.
(a) PROHIBITION.—It is unlawful for any person to
ship or transport or cause to be shipped or transported
any solid waste generated within a State into another
State for its treatment or disposal therein, if such ship-
ment or transportation into a State is in violation of the
laws of that State.
(b) AUTHORIZATION.—Each State is authorized to
enact and enforce laws regulating the treatment and dis-
position of solid waste within such State, including (1)
laws imposing a ban on the importing into such State or
any part thereof, of solid waste for its treatment or other
disposition, (2) laws otherwise regulating the importing
into such State of solid waste for its treatment or other
disposition, and (3) laws imposing and collecting fees or
other charges in connection with the treatment and dis-
position within such State of solid waste generated in an-
other State.
(c) ENFORCEMENT.—Any person violating subsection
(a) of this section shall, for the first such violation, be
fined not more than $35,000, and for a second or subse-
quent violation, such person shall be fined not more than
$70,000, or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or
both.
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take effect
upon the expiration of the 12-month period following the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2. REPORTING.
(a) REQUIREMENT.—Within the 90-day period fol-
lowing the date of the enactment of this Act, the Adminis-
trator of the Environmental Protection Agency, by regula-
tion, shall establish a program pursuant to which each
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraphs:
‘‘(D) $12,000,000 for each of the fiscal
years 1994 and 1995;
‘‘(E) $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal
years 1996 and 1997; and
‘‘(F) $18,000,000 for each of the fiscal
years 1998 and 1999.’’.
SEC. 2. SEPARATE APPROPRIATION REQUIREMENT.
Subsection (f) of section 2504 of title 44, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the follow-
ing new paragraph:
‘‘(3) Amounts authorized to be appropriated under
this subsection shall be appropriated separately from
amounts appropriated for the National Archives and
Records Administration.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1061
To extend until January 1, 1995, the existing suspension of duty on
thiothiamine hydrochloride, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. ROSE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means
A BILL
To extend until January 1, 1995, the existing suspension
of duty on thiothiamine hydrochloride, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF EXISTING SUSPENSION OF
DUTY ON THIOTHIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.30.91 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended
by striking ‘‘12/31/92’’ and inserting ‘‘12/31/94’’.
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—The article descrip-
tion for heading 9902.30.91 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended—
(1) by inserting ‘‘(CAS No. 2443–50–7)’’ be-
fore ‘‘(provided’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘2934.10.10’’ and inserting
‘‘2934.10.50’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection
(b), the amendment made by section 1(a) applies with re-
spect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(b) RETROACTIVE PROVISION.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision
of law to the contrary, upon a request filed with the appro-
priate customs officer before the 90th day after the date
of the enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from
warehouse for consumption of goods to which the amend-
ment made by section 1(a) applies and that was made—
(1) after December 31, 1992; and
(2) before the 15th day after the date of the en-
actment of this Act;
and with respect to which there would have been a lower
duty if the amendment made by section 1(a) had applied
to such entry or withdrawal, shall be liquidated or
reliquidated as though such entry or withdrawal had oc-
curred on such 15th day.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1062
To impose certain restrictions on franked mass mailings by any Member
of the House of Representatives who is a candidate for such office.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. SANTORUM (for himself and Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
A BILL
To impose certain restrictions on franked mass mailings by
any Member of the House of Representatives who is
a candidate for such office.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That a newsletter or other piece of mail in a mass mailing
under the frank of an incumbent Representative in, or
Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress who
is a candidate for such office may not contain—
(1) any picture other than one photograph in
the masthead;
(2) more than 16 personal references to the in-
cumbent;
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(3) any content that is not related to legislation
or legislative activity; or
(4) any personal reference to the incumbent
(other than in the masthead) in type greater in size
than 14-point type.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1063
To authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and
Records Commission for fiscal year 1994 through fiscal year 1999.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. SHARP introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Government Operations
A BILL
To authorize appropriations for the National Historical Pub-
lications and Records Commission for fiscal year 1994
through fiscal year 1999.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of section 2504 of
title 44, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking out ‘‘and’’
after the semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking out the pe-
riod and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; and
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1067
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require a report by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation on the criminal record for aliens who
are residing in the United States and who apply to immigrate to the
United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. THOMAS of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require
a report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the
criminal record for aliens who are residing in the United
States and who apply to immigrate to the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CRIMINAL RECORD REPORT FOR IMMIGRANTS.
(a) REQUIREMENT.—Section 222(b) of the Immigra-
tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1202(b)) is amended
by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(b)’’ and by adding at the end
the following:
‘‘(2) In the case of an alien who is applying for an
immigrant visa (or for adjustment of status under section
245(a)) and who has resided within the United States for
more than 6 months during the 5-year period before the
date of application, such application shall include such a
report, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the
alien’s criminal record, as the Attorney General speci-
fies.’’.
(b) FEES.—Section 286 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1356)
is amended—
(1) in subsection (m)—
(A) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(m)’’, and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
‘‘(2) The Attorney General (in consultation with the
Secretary of State) shall establish, as an adjudication fee
under this subsection, a fee in an amount sufficient to pro-
vide for the preparation and submission of a report on
a criminal record (described in section 222(b)(2)). With
respect to applicants for an immigrant visa, such a fee
may be collected by the Secretary of State and forwarded
to the Attorney General.’’; and
(2) in subsection (n), by inserting before the pe-
riod at the end the following: ‘‘, except that the
amount of such deposits attributable to the fees de-
scribed in subsection (m)(2) shall remain available
until expended to the Attorney General to reimburse
any appropriation the amount paid out of such ap-
propriation for the preparation and submittal of re-
ports referred to in such subsection’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to applications for visas or adjust-
ment of status made on or after the first day of the first
month beginning more than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
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