OF ACTIVITIES 1982–2007
SUMMARY
“The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.”
–James Buchanan Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary 1828–1830
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98th Congress (1983–1984)
Summary of Activity, Public Laws and Hearings
Legislation introduced and referred to the Committee:
PUBLIC House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 767 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 PRIVATE House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Legislation passed by Senate and referred to the Committee:
PUBLIC Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PRIVATE Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Total Bills and Resolutions Referred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,409
Legislation enacted into law:
PUBLIC Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 PRIVATE Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Bills Enacted Into Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 The Committee on the Judiciary had referred to it 1,409 bills and resolutions during the 98th Congress. This represents 22% of the 6,442 bills and resolutions introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives for that Congress. Of this number, 978 were public bills and resolutions, and 431 were private bills and resolutions. A total of 53 which received consideration by the Committee were enacted into public law; and a total of 3 measures considered by the Committee were enacted into private law.
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Public Laws
NUMBER OF LAW Public Law 98–86 TITLE To amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize payment of travel and transportation expenses of newly appointed special agents of the Department of Justice. (Approved August 26, 1983). To amend the Bankruptcy Rules with respect to providing notice. (Approved August 1, 1983; effective August 1, 1983). To amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit certain tampering with consumer products, and for other purposes. “Federal Anti-Tampering Act”. (Approved October 13, 1983). To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to make certain changes in the authority of the Office of Government Ethics, and for other purposes. (Approved November 11, 1983; effective date October 1, 1983). To amend the Debt Collection Act of 1982 to eliminate the requirement that contracts for collection services to recover indebtedness owed the United States be effective only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance appropriation Acts. (Approved November 29, 1983) To amend section 1 of the Act of June 5, 1920, as amended, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to settle claims for damages of less than $2,500 arising by reason of acts for which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration responsible. (Approved November 29, 1983). To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to extend the life of the Civil Rights Commission, and for other purposes. “United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983”. (Approved November 30, 1983). To amend the Act of March 3, 1869, incorporating the Masonic Relief Association of the District of Columbia now known as Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company. (Approved November 30, 1983). To codify without substantive change recent laws related to money and finance and transportation and to improve the United States Code. (Approved February 14, 1984). To amend the Contract Services for Drug Dependent Federal Offenders Act of 1978 to authorize additional appropriations to carry out such Act. “Contract Services for Drug Dependent Federal Offenders Authorization Act of 1983”. (Approved March 20, 1984). BILL NUMBER H.R. 3232
Public Law 98–91
H.R. 3549
Public Law 98–127
S. 216
Public Law 98–150
S. 461
Public Law 98–167
S. 376
Public Law 98–176
H.R. 594
Public Law 98–183
H.R. 2230
Public Law 98–184
H.R. 2479
Public Law 98–216
H.R. 2727
Public Law 98–236
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Public Law 98–237
To improve the international ocean commerce transportation system of the United States. “Shipping Act of 1984”. (Approved March 20, 1984; effective date June 18, 1984; except for certain sections). To continue the transition provisions of the Bankruptcy Act until May 1, 1984, and for other purposes. (Approved March 31, 1984). To charter the National Academy of Public Administration. (Approved April 10, 1984). To transfer responsibility for furnishing certified copies of the Miller Act payment bonds from the Comptroller General to the officer that awarded the contract for which the bond was given. (Approved April 18, 1984). To continue the transition provisions of the Bankruptcy Act until May 26, 1984, and for other purposes. (Approved April 30, 1984). To relieve the General Accounting Office of duplicative audit requirements with respect to the Disabled American Veterans. (Approved May 21, 1984). To amend chapter 110 (relating to sexual exploitation of children) of title 18 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. “Child Protection Act of 1984”. (Approved May 21, 1984) To extend the transition period under the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978. (Approved May 21, 1984) To amend the charter of AMVETS by extending eligibility for membership to individuals who qualify on or after May 8, 1975. (Approved May 31, 1984) To amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide a criminal penalty for robbery of a controlled substance. “Controlled Substance Registrant Protection Act of 1984”. (Approved May 31, 1984). To recognize the organization known as the American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated. (Approved June 12, 1984). To continue the transition provisions of the Bankruptcy Act until June 27, 1984, and for other purposes. (Approved June 20, 1984).
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Public Law 98–257
H.R. 3249
Public Law 98–269
H.R. 596
Public Law 98–271
S. 2570
Public Law 98–291
S. 1188
Public Law 98–292
H.R. 3635
Public Law 98–299
H.R. 2174
Public Law 98–304
S. 2079
Public Law 98–305
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Public Law 98–314
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Public Law 98–325
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Public Law 98–353
To amend title 28 of the United States Code regarding jurisdiction of bankruptcy proceedings, to establish new Federal judicial positions, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. “Bankruptcy Amendments and Federal Judgeship Act of 1984”. “Leasehold Management Bankruptcy Amendments Act of 1983”. “Referees Salary and Expense Fund Act of 1984”. (Approved July 10, 1984; effective dates vary by title/section). Granting the consent of the Congress to an interstate compact for the preparation of a feasibility study for the development of a system of high-speed intercity rail passenger service. (Approved July 13, 1984). To establish a one-year limitation on the filing of claims for unpaid accounts formerly maintained in the Postal Savings System. “Postal Savings System Statute of Limitations Act”. (Approved July 13, 1984). To amend the Small Business Act to establish a small business computer security and education program, and for other purposes. “Small Business Computer Security and Education Act of 1984”. (Approved July 16, 1984; effective date October 1, 1984). Authorizing the President’s Commission on Organized Crime to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of information, and for other purposes. (Approved July 17, 1984). To recognize the organization known as the Polish Legion of American Veterans, U.S.A. (Approved July 23, 1984). To provide assistance to improve elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education in mathematics and science; to provide a national policy for engineering, technical, and scientific personnel; to provide cost sharing by the private sector in training such personnel; to encourage creation of new engineering, technical, and scientific jobs; and for other purposes. “Education for Economic Security Act”. “The Equal Access Act”. (Approved August 11, 1984) To recognize the organization known as the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated. (Approved August 11, 1984). To recognize the organization known as the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated. (Approved August 21, 1984).
H.R. 5174
Public Law 98–358
H.R. 4308
Public Law 98–359
H.R. 3922
Public Law 98–362
H.R. 3075
Public Law 98–368
H.J. Res. 548
Public Law 98–372
H.R. 29
Public Law 98–377
H.R. 1310
Public Law 98–382
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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise the procedures for new drug applications, to amend title 35, United States Code to authorize the extension of the patents for certain regulated products and for other purposes. “Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984” (Approved September 24, 1984; effective dates vary by title). Granting the consent of Congress to an amendment to the Wheeling Creek Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention District Compact entered into by the State of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. (Approved September 25, 1984). To amend title 17 of the United States Code with respect to rental, lease, or lending of sound recordings. “Record Rental Amendment of 1984”. (Approved October 4, 1984). To enhance the economic development of Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. (Approved October 5, 1984; effective dates vary by title). To promote research and development, encourage innovation, stimulate trade, and make necessary and appropriate modifications in the operation of the antitrust laws. “National Cooperative Research Act of 1984”. (Approved October 11, 1984).
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H.R. 5177
Public Law 98–450
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H.R. 5561
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Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, H.J. Res. 648 and for other purposes. “Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984”. “Bail Reform Act of 1984”. “Sentencing Reform Act of 1984.” “Comprehensive Forfeiture Act of 1984”. “Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984”. “Dangerous Drug Diversion Control Act of 1984”. “Justice Assistance Act of 1984”. “Juvenile Justice, Runaway Youth, and Missing Children’s Act Amendments of 1984”. “Missing Children’s Assistance Act”. “Witness Security Reform Act of 1984”. “National Narcotics Act of 1984”. “Victims of Crime Act of 1984”. “Trademark Counterfeiting Act of 1984”. “Credit Card Fraud Act of 1984”. “Armed Career Criminal Act of 1984”. “Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1984”. “Act for the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Hostage-Taking”. “Aircraft Sabotage Act”. “Counterfeiting Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984”. (Approved October 12, 1984). Granting the Consent of Congress to an amendment to the Delaware River Basin Compact. (Approved October 17, 1984). To grant posthumously full rights of citizenship to William Penn and to Hannah Callowhill Penn. (Approved October 19, 1984). H.R. 5782
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Public Law 98–520
To recognize the organization known as the Navy Wives Clubs of America. (Approved October 19, 1984) To amend the Bankruptcy Amendments and Federal Judgeship Act of 1984 to make technical corrections with respect to the retirement of certain bankruptcy judges, and for other purposes. (Approved October 19, 1984). To combat international terrorism. (Approved October 19, 1984). To clarify the application of the Clayton Act to the official conduct of local governments, and for other purposes. “Local Government Antitrust Act of 1984”. (Approved October 24, 1984; effective date September 24, 1984). To amend the Motor Vehicle and Information Cost Savings Act to impede those motor vehicle thefts which occur for purposes of dismantling the vehicles and reselling the major parts by requiring passenger motor vehicles and major replacement parts to have identifying numbers or symbols, and for other purposes. (Approved October 25, 1984). To grant a Federal charter to the National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists. (Approved October 30, 1984). To amend sections 2733, 2734, and 2736 of title 10, United States Code, and section 715 of title 32, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a claim against the United States that may be paid administratively under those sections and to allow increased delegation of authority to settle and pay certain of those claims, and for other purposes. (Approved October 30, 1984). To grant a Federal charter to the 369th Veterans’ Association. (Approved October 30, 1984). To recognize the organization known as the Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association. (Approved October 30, 1984). To amend section 3056 of title 18, United States Code, to update the authorities of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes. (Approved October 30, 1984) To amend title 18, United States Code, to improve collection and administration of criminal fines, and for other purposes. (Approved October 30, 1984). To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize appropriations for the fiscal years 1984 through 1986, and for other purposes. (Approved November 8, 1984).
H.R. 2372
Public Law 98–531
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Public Law 98–533
Public Law 98–544
H.R. 6027
Public Law 98–547
H.R. 6257
Public Law 98–561
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Public Law 98–564
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Public Law 98–565
H.R. 1095
Public Law 98–584
H.R. 4966
Public Law 98–587
H.R. 5189
Public Law 98–596
H.R. 5846
Public Law 98–616
H.R. 2867
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To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the places where court shall be held in certain judicial districts, and for other purposes. (Approved November 8, 1984). To amend title 35 United States Code, to increase the effectiveness of the patent laws, and for other purposes. (Approved November 8, 1984).
H.R. 6163
Public Law 98–622
H.R. 6286
Private Laws
NUMBER OF LAW Private Law 98–33 TITLE To confer citizenship posthumously on Corporal Wladyslaw Staniszewski. (Approved October 15, 1984). For the relief of Adel Shervin. (S. 149, as amended with the language of public bill H.R. 2617). (Approved October 30, 1984). BILL NUMBER H.R. 960
Private Law 98–47
S. 149, as amended by language of public bill H.R. 2617 H.R. 5728
Private Law 98–53
To permit aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence who are employed by the American University of Beirut to return to the United Sates as special immigrants after completion of such employment. (Approved October 30, 1984).
Printed Hearings
SERIAL NOS. AND TITLES 1 Foreign Claims Settlement Commission Authorization. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. February 23, 1983. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1983. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. March 1, 2, 9, 10, 14, 16, 1983. (H.R. 1510). Bankruptcy Court Act of 1983. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. February 2, 1983. (H.R. 3). Appropriation Authorization of Office of Government Ethics. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 16, 1983. (H.R. 1650). Military Claims Amendments. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 23, 1983. (H.R. 597). Copyright Office/Copyright Royalty Tribunal. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. March 3, 1983.
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Appropriation Authorization for the Civil Division of the Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 9, 1983. To Amend Title 28, United States Code, Federal Court Procedures with Respect to Aviation Activity. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. February 9, 1983. INS Budget for Fiscal Year 1984. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. March 8, 1983. Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Co. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 12, 1983. (H.R. 2479). Federal Tort Claims. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 27, 28, 1983. (H.R. 595). Department of Justice Authorization. Committee on the Judiciary. March 15, 1983. Refugee Assistance. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. June 7, 9, 22, 1983. (Oversight and H.R. 3195). July 1981 Flooding in the Lower Salt River Basin. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 26, 1983. (H.R. 1059 and private bill H.R. 1074). Litigation Relating to Atomic Testing. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. June 7, 1983. (H.R. 2797). Authorization Request for the Community Relations Service. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 10, 1983. Judicial Conference of the United States. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. March 15, 1983. The Supreme Court Decision in INS v. Chadha and Its Implications for Congressional Oversight and Agency Rulemaking. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 18, 21, 1983. Selection of Courts of Appeals to Decide Multiple Appeals. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 5, 1983. (H.R. 3084). Postal Savings System Statute of Limitations Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 5, 1983. (H.R. 3922). Reform of the Federal Insanity Defense. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. March 16, 17, April 21, May 12, 17, 1983. (H.R. 1280 and related bills). The United States Secret Service and Its Use of the National Crime Information Center. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. February 9, 1983. National Academy of Public Administration Charter. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 26, 1983. (H.R. 3249). Polish Legion of American Veterans, U.S.A., Charter. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 26, 1983. (H.R. 29 and H.R. 1049).
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Block Grant Proposals. Message from the President of the United States transmitting four separate legislative proposals: The State Fiscal Assistance Block Grant Act; the Local Fiscal Assistance Block Grant Act of 1983; The Federalism Block Grant Highway Act of 1983; and The Rural Housing Block Grant Act. Referred to the Committees on Agriculture, Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Government Operations, the Judiciary, Public Works and Transportation, Rules, and Ways and Means. February 25, 1983. The Enterprise Zone Employment and Development Act of 1983. Message from the President of the United Sates transmitting proposed legislation entitled, “The Enterprise Zone Employment and Development Act of 1983.” Referred jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. March 8, 1983. Constitutional Amendment Concerning Prayer. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States. March 8, 1983. Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1983. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a proposal for legislation entitled the “Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1983.” Referred jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Government Operations. March 16, 1983. Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. March 24, 1983. To Improve Equity and Quality in American Education. Message from the President of the United States transmitting three legislative proposals: The Student Assistance Improvement Amendments; The Education Savings Account Act; and the Equal Educational Opportunity Act. Referred jointly to the Committees on Education and Labor, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary. March 17, 1983. Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1983. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a proposal for legislation to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to extend the life of the Commission on Civil Rights, and for other purposes. April 7, 1983. Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting rules governing practice and procedure in bankruptcy cases under title 11, United States Code, adopted by the Supreme Court. April 26, 1983. (Executive Communication No. 1005). Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure for the U.S. District Courts. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure for the United States District Courts, adopted by the Supreme Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072, together with the report of the Judicial Conference of the United States submitted to the Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 331. April 28, 1983. (Executive Communication No. 1027). Amendments to the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the U.S. District Courts. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the U.S. District Courts, adopted by the Supreme Court pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3771 and 3772, together with the report of the Judicial Conference of the United States submitted to the Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 331. April 28, 1983. (Executive Communication No. 1028). Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1983. Message from the President of the United States transmitting proposed legislation to amend title VIII of the Act commonly referred to as the Civil Rights Act of 1978 to provide the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Attorney General with additional authority to enforce rights to fair housing, and for other purposes. July 12, 1983. National Productivity and Innovation Act of 1983. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a legislative proposal entitled, the “National Productivity and Innovation Act of 1983.” September 13, 1983.
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