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195 99th Committee Summary Legislation introduced and referred to the Committee: PUBLIC House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 776 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PRIVATE House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Legislation passed by Senate and referred to the Committee: PUBLIC Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PRIVATE Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Total Bills and Resolutions Referred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,286 Legislation enacted into law: PUBLIC Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 PRIVATE Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Total Bills Enacted Into Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 The Committee on the Judiciary had referred to it 1,286 bills and resolutions during the 99th Congress. This represents 22% of the 5,743 bills and resolutions introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives for that Congress. Of this number, 957 were public bills and resolutions, and 329 were private bills and resolutions. A total of 59 which received consideration by the committee were enacted into public law, and no measures considered by the committee were enacted into private law. 99th Congress (1985–1986) Summary of Activity, Public Laws and Hearings 197 99th Committee Summary Public Laws NUMBER OF LAW TITLE BILL NUMBER Public Law 99–22 To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the H.R. 1847 United States Sentencing Commission. (Approved April 15, 1985). Public Law 99–64 To reauthorize the Export Administration Act of 1979, and S. 883 for other purposes. “Export Administration Amendments Act of 1985”. (Approved July12, 1985; effective dates vary). Public Law 99–80 To amend section 504 of title 5, United States Code, and H.R. 2378 section 2412 of title 28, United States Code, with respect to awards of expenses of certain agency and court proceedings, and for other purposes. (Approved August 5, 1985; effective dates vary). Public Law 99–106 To grant the consent of Congress to certain additional powers S.J. Res. 127 conferred upon the Bi-State Development Agency by the States of Missouri and Illinois. (Approved September 30, 1985; effective date January 1, 1983). Public Law 99–119 To grant a Federal charter to the Pearl Harbor Survivors H.R. 2419 Association. (Approved October 7, 1985). Public Law 99–169 To authorize appropriations for fi scal year 1986 for H.R. 2419 intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Staff, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System and for other purposes. “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986”. (Approved December 4, 1985). Public Law 99–172 To recognize the organization known as the Daughters of H.R. 1806 Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861–1865. (Approved December 9, 1985). Public Law 99–217 To extend the deadline for the submission of the initial set H.R. 3837 of sentencing guidelines by the United States Sentencing Commission, and for other purposes. “Sentencing Reform Amendments Act of 1985”. (Approved December 26, 1985). Public Law 99–218 To preserve the authority of the Supreme Court Police to H.R. 3914 provide protective services for Justices and Court personnel. (Approved December 26, 1985). Public Law 99–224 To provide for an equitable waiver in the compromises and H.R. 1890 collection of Federal claims. (Approved December 28, 1985). Public Law 99–239 To approve the “Compact of Free Association, and for other H.J. Res. 187 purposes. “Compact of Free Association Act of 1985”. (Approved January 14, 1986). 198 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 99–272 To provide for the reconciliation pursuant to section 2 of the H.R. 3128 fi rst concurrent resolution on the budget for fi scal year 1986 (S. Con. Res. 32, Ninety-Ninth Congress). “Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985”. (Approved April 7, 1986). Public Law 99–303 To amend section 1153 of title 18, United States Code, to S. 1818 make felonious sexual molestation of a minor an offense within Indian country. (Approved May 15, 1986). Public Law 99–308 To amend chapter 44 (relating to fi rearms) of title 18, S. 49 United States Code, and for other purposes. “Firearms Owners’ Protection Act”. (Approved May 19, 1986; effective date November 15, 1986, except for certain sections). Public Law 99–318 To grant a Federal charter to the Vietnam Veterans of S. 8 America, Inc. (Approved May 23, 1985). Public Law 99–328 Allowing qualifi ed persons representing all the States to be H. J. Res. 613 naturalized on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986. (Approved May 28, 1986). Public Law 99–336 To amend title 28, United States Code, to reform and improve H.R. 3570 the Federal justices and judges survivors’ annuities program, and for other purposes. “Judicial Improvements Act of 1985”. (Approved June 19, 1986). Public Law 99–360 To amend title 18, United States Code. (Approved July 8, S. 2414 1986; effective dates vary according to the effective dates of the applicable sections of the Firearms Owners’ Protection Act, Public Law 99–308). Public Law 99–363 To amend section 994 of title 28, United States Code, to H.R. 4801 clarify certain duties of the United States Sentencing Commission. “Sentencing Guidelines Act of 1986”. (Approved July 11, 1986). Public Law 99–370 To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to H.R. 3511 certain bribery and related offenses. “Bank Bribery Amendments Act of 1985”. (Approved August 4, 1986; effective date September 3, 1986). Public Law 99–376 To amend the Act entitled “An Act granting a charter to the H.R. 4434 General Federation of Women’s Clubs”. (Approved August 7, 1986). Public Law 99–397 To amend title 17, United States Code, to clarify the defi nition H.R. 3108 of the local service area of a primary transmitter in the case of a low power television station. (Approved August 27, 1986). 199 99th Committee Summary Public Law 99–399 To provide enhanced diplomatic security and combat H.R. 4151 international terrorism and for other purposes. “Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986”. “Diplomatic Security Act”. “Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act”. “International Maritime and Port Security Act”. “Fascell Fellowship Act”. (Approved August 27, 1986; effective dates vary). Public Law 99–401 To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to S. 140 establish a program to encourage States to enact child protection reforms which are designed to improve legal and administrative proceedings regarding the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases, particularly child sexual abuse cases, and to establish demonstration programs of temporary child care for handicapped children and crisis nurseries. “Children’s Justice and Assistance Act of 1986”. “Children’s Justice Act”. “Temporary Child Care for Handicapped Children and Crisis Nurseries Act of 1986”. (Approved August 27, 1986; effective dates vary by title). Public Law 99–408 To amend chapter 44, of title 18, United States Code, to H.R. 3132 regulate the manufacture, importation, and sale of armor piercing ammunition, and for other purposes. (Approved August 28, 1986; effective dates vary by section). Public Law 99–425 To authorize appropriations for fi scal years 1987, 1988, 1989, H.R. 4421 and 1990 to carry out the Head Start, Follow Through, dependent care, community services block grant, and community food and nutrition programs, and for other purposes. “Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1986”. “Child Development Associate Scholarship Assistance Act of 1985”. (Approved September 30, 1986; effective dates vary). Public Law 99–429 To temporarily delay the repeal of the United States Trustee S. 2888 System (Approved September 30, 1986). Public Law 99–466 To amend title 28 of the United States Code to make certain H.R. 2183 changes with respect to the participation of judges of the Court of International Trade in judicial conferences and for other purposes. (Approved October 14, 1986; effective date December 13, 1986). Public Law 99–468 Granting the consent of the Congress to the amendments to H.R. 2971 the Susquehanna River Basin Company. (Approved October 14, 1986). Public Law 99–470 To authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference H.R. 4588 of the United States, and for other purposes. (Approved October 14, 1986). 200 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 99–474 To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional H.R. 4718 penalties for fraud and related activities in connection with access devices and computers, and for other purposes. (Approved October 16, 1986). Public Law 99–492 To extend the authority of the Supreme Court Police to H.R. 5362 provide protective services to Justices and Court personnel. (Approved October 16, 1986). Public Law 99–498 To reauthorize and revise the Higher Education Act of 1965, S. 1965 and for other purposes. (Approved October 17, 1986). Public Law 99–499 To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, H.R. 2005 Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, and for other purposes. (Approved October 17, 1986). Public Law 99–505 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit H.R. 2224 nonimmigrant alien crewmen on fi shing vessels to stop temporarily at ports in Guam. (Approved October 21, 1986) Public Law 99–508 To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the H.R. 4952 interception of certain communications, other forms of surveillance, and for other purposes. (Approved October 21, 1986). Public Law 99–509 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2 of the H.R. 5300 concurrent resolution on the budget for fi scal year 1987. (Approved October 21, 1986). Public Law 99–516 To amend the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 H.R. 2092 and the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 to authorize appropriations for fi scal year 1987, and for other purposes. (Approved October 22, 1986). Public Law 99–554 To amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide for H.R. 5316 the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges, to provide for the appointment of United States trustees to serve in bankruptcy cases in judicial districts throughout the United States, to make certain changes with respect to the role of United States trustees in such cases, and for other purposes. (Approved October 27, 1986). Public Law 99–560 Granting the consent of Congress to the Arkansas-Mississippi S. 1082 Great River Bridge Construction Compact. (Approved October 27, 1986). Public Law 99–562 To amend the False Claims Act, and title 18 of the United S. 1562 States Code regarding penalties for false claims, and for other purposes. (Approved October 27, 1986). 201 99th Committee Summary Public Law 99–570 To strengthen Federal efforts to encourage foreign H.R. 5484 cooperation in eradicating illicit drug crops and in halting international drug traffi c, to improve enforcement of Federal drug laws and enhance interdiction of illicit drug shipments, to provide strong Federal leadership in establishing effective drug abuse prevention and education programs, to expand Federal support for drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation efforts, and for other purposes. (Approved October 27, 1986). Public Law 99–578 To amend section 3718 of title 31, United States Code, to S. 209 authorize contracts retaining private counsel to punish legal services in the cases of indebtedness owed the United States (Approved October 28, 1986). Public Law 99–598 To amend title 28, United States Code, relating to quiet title H.R. 2484 actions against the United States, with respect to actions brought by States. (Approved November 4, 1986). Public Law 99–603 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise and S. 1200 reform the immigration laws, and for other purposes. (Approved November 6, 1986). Public Law 99–604 To recognize the Army and Navy Union of the United States H.R. 897 of America. (Approved November 6, 1986). Public Law 99–605 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend H.R. 1452 for two years the authorization of appropriations for refugee assistance, and for other purposes. (Approved November 6, 1986) Public Law 99–607 To authorize appropriations for the Patent and Trademark H.R. 2434 Offi ce in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. (Approved November 6, 1986). Public Law 99–616 To amend the patent laws implementing the S. 1230 Patent Cooperation Treaty. (Approved November 6, 1986). Public Law 99–628 To amend title 18 of the United States Code to ban the H.R. 5560 production and use of advertisements for child pornography or solicitations for child pornography, and for other purposes. (Approved November 7, 1986). Public Law 99–634 To strengthen the prohibition of kickbacks relating to S. 2250 subcontracts under Federal Government contracts. (Approved November 7, 1986). Public Law 99–639 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to H.R. 3737 deter immigration-related marriage fraud and other immigration fraud. (Approved November 10, 1986). 202 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 99–646 To amend title 18 of the United States Code and other laws S. 1236 to make minor or technical amendments to provisions enacted by the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, and for other purposes. (Approved November 10, 1986). Public Law 99–651 To amend section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, H.R. 3004 to improve the delivery of legal services in the criminal justice system to those persons fi nancially unable to obtain adequate representation, and for other purposes. (Approved November 14, 1986). Public Law 99–653 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for H.R. 4444 other purposes. (Approved November 14, 1986). Public Law 99–654 To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to H.R. 4745 sexual abuse. (Approved November 14, 1986). Public Law 99–656 To amend the interest provisions of the Declaration H.R. 5363 of Taking Act. (Approved November 14, 1986). Public Law 99–657 To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the H.R. 5674 composition of, and places of holding court in, certain judicial districts. (Approved November 14, 1986). Public Law 99–660 To require States to develop, establish, and implement S. 1744 State Comprehensive mental health plans. (Approved November 14, 1986). Printed Hearings SERIAL NOS. AND TITLES 1 Authorization for Civil Division of the Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 20, 1985. 2 Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 2, 1985. (H.R. 1042, H.R. 1111, and H.R. 1394). 3 U.S. Marshals Service. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. March 19, 1985. 4 Regional Banking Compacts. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 25, 1985. (H.R. 1942). 5 United States Patent and Trademark Offi ce Authorization. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. March 21, 1985. (H.R. 1628). 6 Authorization for Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 20, 1985. 203 99th Committee Summary 7 Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Parole Commission. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. March 28, 1985. 8 Immigration and Naturalization Service Budget Authorization—Fiscal Year 1986. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. March 20, 21, 1985. 9 Federal Judicial Branch. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. April 25, 1985. 10 Farm Bankruptcy Amendments. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. March 27, 1985. (H.R. 1397 and H.R. 1399). 11 Micronesia Compact. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. July 18, 1985. (H.J. Res. 187). 12 Authorization Request for the Community Relations Service. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 30, 1985. 13 Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1985. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. April 17, 1985. (H.R. 1452). 14 Missouri and Illinois Compact. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 22, 1985. (S.J. Res. 127). 15 Rules Enabling Act of 1985. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. June 6, 1985. (H.R. 2633). 16 Patents in Space. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. June 13, 1985. (H.R. 2725). 17 Federal Judicial Center. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. April 2, 1985. 18 Military Medical Malpractice. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 8, 9, 1985. (H.R. 1161). 19 Superfund Reauthorization: Judicial and Legal Issues. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 17, 18, 1985. 20 Copyright Royalty Tribunal and U.S. Copyright Offi ce. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. May 1, 1985. 21 Judicial Review of Agency Action: HHS Policy of Nonacquiescence. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 25, 1985. 22 Litigation Relating to Atomic Testing. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 2, 3, 1985. (H.R. 1338). 23 Fair Allocation of Government Fault Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. November 6, 1985. (H.R. 1623). 204 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 24 Federal Judicial Improvements—1985. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. July 29, 1985. (H.R. 1472, H.R. 2187, H.R. 2446, H.R. 2561, H.R. 2724, H.R. 3044, H.R. 3049, and H.R. 3081). 25 FBI Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 1986. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 17, 24, 25, 1985. 26 Marion Penitentiary—1985. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. June 26, 1985. 27 Authorization Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 3, 6, 17, 1985. 28 Immigration Control and Legalization Amendments. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. September 9, 11, 1985. (H.R. 3080). (See also Serial No. 35). 29 Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1985. Committee on Education and Labor and the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary. March 4, 7, 11, 15, 22, 25, 27, 28, April 2, 1985. (H.R. 700). 30 Temporary Suspension of Deportation for Nationals of Certain Countries. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. November 7, 1985. (H.R. 822). 31 Refugee Admissions Program—Fiscal Year 1986. Committee on the Judiciary. September 19, 1985. 32 E.F. Hutton Mail and Wire Fraud Case. (Parts 1 and 2). Subcommittee on Crime. June 19, July 19, August 1, October 3, 31, December 6, 11, 1985. 33 Quiet Title Actions Against the United States. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 5, 1986. (H.R. 2484). 34 Affi rmative Action. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities of the Committee on Education and Labor. July 10, 11, 1985. 35 Anti-Discrimination Provision of H.R. 3080. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law of the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. October 9, 1985. (H.R. 3080). (See also Serial No. 28). 36 Appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 18, 1986. (H.R. 2153). 37 Defense Procurement Confl ict of Interest Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. January 29, 30, 1986. (H.R. 2554). 38 Equal Access to Justice Act Amendments. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. April 30, 1985. (H.R. 2223). 39 GAO Report on Nazi War Criminals in the United States. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. October 17, 1985. 40 Privatization of Corrections. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. November 13, 1985; March 18, 1986. 205 99th Committee Summary 41 Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1985. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. July 25, 1985. (H.R. 3004). 42 Tax Discrimination Against Natural Gas Pipelines. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. June 12, 1985. (H.R. 2092). 43 Authorization Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 17, 1986. 44 Waiver to Obtain Attorney Fee Reimbursement. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 20, 1986. 45 FBI Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 1987. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 14, 24, 1986. 46 OTA Report on Intellectual Property Rights in an Age of Electronics and Information. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice of the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. April 16, 1986. 47 Conduct of Harry E. Claiborne, U.S. District Judge, District of Nevada. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. June 19, 1986. (H. Res. 461). 48 False Claims Act Amendments. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. February 5, 6, 1986. (H.R. 2264, H.R. 3317, H.R. 3334, H.R. 3335, H.R. 3753, and H.R. 3828). 49 Consular Operations. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. March 13, 1986. 50 Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. September 26, October 24, 1985; January 30, March 5, 1986. (H.R. 3378). 51 Child Abuse Legislation in the 99th Congress. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Select Education of the Committee on Education and Labor. December 11, 1985. (H.R. 2791 and H.R. 2999). 52 Affi rmative Action and Federal Contract Compliance. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. November 7, 1985. 53 Department of Justice and Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. February 20, 1986. 54 CRT Reform and Compulsory Licenses. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. June 19, July 11, September 18, October 3, 1985. (Oversight and H.R. 2752, H.R. 2784, and H.R. 3339). 55 Civil Rights Implications of Federal Voting Fraud Prosecutions. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. September 26, 1985. 56 Proposed Changes to regulations Governing Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. November 13, 20, 1985. 206 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 57 State Advisory Committees. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. September 19, 1986. 58 Forfeiture Issues. Subcommittee on Crime. November 25, 1985. (H.R. 1193 and H.R. 273). 59 Agricultural Patent Term Restoration. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. July 17, 1986. (H.R. 3897). 60 Intellectual Property and Trade. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. February 19, April 23, May 21, 1986. (H.R. 1069, H.R. 3246, Title II of H.R. 3776, and H.R. 4539). 61 Time Extension for Presenting Tort Claims to Persons Under Legal Disability. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. June 19, 1986. (H.R. 1023). 62 U.S. Commission on Civil Rights/GAO Audit. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 25, April 22, 1986. 63 Arbitral Awards. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 20, 1986. (H.R. 3106, H.R. 3137, H.R. 4342, and H.R. 4592). 64 Charter Bills. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. June 24, 1986. (H.R. 4268, H.R. 4059, H.R. 1666, H.R. 669, and S. 1660). 65 Manufacturing Clause of the Copyright Act. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. May 22, June 5, 1986. (H.R. 3465, H.R. 3890, and H.R. 4696). 66 Libel Law and the First Amendment. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. June 27, July 18, 1985. 67 Post-Employment Confl icts of Interest. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 21, July 16, 1986. (Oversight and H.R. 5097, H.R. 3733, H.R. 4819, H.R. 4857, and H.R. 4863). 68 Pro Bono Representation by Employees of the Federal Government and the District of Columbia. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. July 30, 1986. (H.R. 4898). 69 Civil Liberties Act of 1985 and the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands Restitution Act. (Parts 1 and 2). Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 28, July 23, 1986. (H.R. 442 and H.R. 2415). 70 Refugee Admissions Program for Fiscal Year 1987. Committee on the Judiciary. September 26, 1986. 71 Federal Claims Collection Act Amendment. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 8, 1986. (H.R. 979, H.R. 3342, H.R. 4659, and S. 209). 72 Court-Annexed Arbitration Act of 1986. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. May 15, 1986. (H.R. 4341). 73 Designer Drugs. Subcommittee on Crime. May 1, 1986. (H.R. 2014, H.R. 2977, H.R. 3936, and S. 1437). 74 Legal Services Corporation Authorization. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. April 17, 18, 1985. (H.R. 2008). 75 Legal Immigration. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. July 30, 1986. 207 99th Committee Summary 76 Drug Enforcement Administration Reauthorization for Fiscal Year 1986. Subcommittee on Crime. May 1, 1985. 77 Sexual Abuse Act of 1986. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. April 29, 1986. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, April 29, 1986. (H.R. 596). 78 Drug Enforcement. Subcommittee on Crime. August 7, 1986. (H.R. 526, H.R. 3972, H.R. 5237, H.R. 5269, H.R. 5307, and H.R. 5309). 79 Military Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement. Subcommittee on Crime. April 24, 1985. 80 Legal Services Corporation: Monitoring and Investigations. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. October 30, 1985. 81 Additional Bankruptcy Judgeships. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. July 23, 1986. (H.R. 4128 and H.R. 4140). 82 Defi ning Customs Waters for Certain Drug Offenses. Subcommittee on Crime. May 16, 1985. (H.R. 2132). 83 Law Enforcement Offi cers Protection Act of 1985. Subcommittee on Crime. May 9, 1985. (H.R. 4 and H.R. 13). 84 Narcotics Assistance to State and Local Law Enforcement. Subcommittee on Crime. March 13, 1986. (H.R. 526 and H.R. 2954). 85 Computer Crime and Computer Security. Subcommittee on Crime. May 23, 1985. (H.R. 930 and H.R. 1001). 86 Current Law Enforcement Problems on U.S. Land Borders. Subcommittee on Crime. May 22, 1986. 87 Federal Investigation and Prosecution of Pharmacy Robberies. Subcommittee on Crime. June 6, 1985. 88 The Supreme Court and Its Workload Crisis. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. February 27, 1986. (H.R. 4238 and H.R. 4149). 89 Narcoterrorism Information Rewards Act of 1985. Subcommittee on Crime. October 17, 1985. (H.R. 2768, H.R. 2013, and S. 630). 90 Reorganization of Federal District Courts. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. September 11, 1986. (H.R. 171, H.R. 684, H.R. 2945, H.R. 3284, H.R. 3375, H.R. 3709, H.R. 4095, and H.R. 4942). 91 Terrorism. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. August 26, 1985, February 28, May 14, 15, 1986. 92 Immigration and Naturalization Service. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. March 13, 1986. 93 United States Trustees Act of 1985. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. July 31, 1985, March 20, 1986. (H.R. 2660 and H.R. 3664). 94 Sexual Abuse of Indian Children. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. January 30, 1986. (H.R. 3826). 208 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 95 Administration of the Immigration and Nationality Laws. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. July 22, 1986. (H.R. 4823, H.R. 4444, and H.R. 2184). 96 Armed Career Criminal Legislation. Subcommittee on Crime. May 21, 1986. (H.R. 4768 and H.R. 4639). 97 White House Conference on Narcotics Abuse and Control. Subcommittee on Crime. July 24, 1986. (H.R. 4962). 98 Aviation Safety. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. May 22, 1986. (H.R. 4403). 99 Mail Order Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. Subcommittee on Crime. May 8, 1986. (H.R. 1625). 100 Antiterrorism Act of 1986. Subcommittee on Crime. March 4, 1986. (H.R. 4294). 101 Copyright and New Technologies. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. November 20, 1985, August 7, 1986. (Oversight and H.R. 3108 and H.R. 5126). 102 Criminal Justice Information Improvement Act. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 16, 1986. (H.R. 2129). 103 Sentencing Reform Amendments. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. December 4, 1985. (H.R. 3837). 104 Bank Bribery. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. July 11, 17, 1985. (H.R. 2617 and H.R. 2839). 105 Firearms That Can Escape Detection. Subcommittee on Crime. May 15, 1986. (H.R. 4194 and H.R. 4223). 106 Contract Services for Drug Dependent Federal Offenders. Subcommittee on Crime. June 12, 1986. (H.R. 4962). 107 School District Consolidations Amendments of 1985. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. July 25, 1985. (H.R. 527). 108 Protection of Classifi ed Information. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Civil Service of the Committee on Post Offi ce and Civil Service. December 6, 1985. 109 Current Problem of Money Laundering. Subcommittee on Crime. April 16, June 13, July 24, September 12, 1985. (Oversight and H.R. 1474, H.R. 1367, H.R. 1945, H.R. 2785, and H.R. 2786). 110 Executive Offi ce for U.S. Attorneys. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. April 2, 1985. 111 Music Licensing Reform. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. March 19, July 23, 1986. (H.R. 3521). 112 Child Protection Act. Subcommittee on Crime. August 14, 1986. (Oversight and H.R. 1704, H.R. 2539, H.R. 3109, and H.R. 5000). 113 Retiree Benefi ts in Bankruptcy. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. August 7, 1986. (H.R. 5283, H.R. 5276, and H.R. 5298). 114 Implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (P.L. 99–603). Subcommittee on Immigration Refugees, and International Law. December 17, 1986. 209 99th Committee Summary 115 Abortion Clinic Violence. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 6, 12, April 3, 1985, December 17, 1986. 116 Constitutional Convention Procedures. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 31, September 23, 1985. 117 Libel. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. February 26, 1986. 118 Authorization for Community Relations Service for FY 1987. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 10, 1986. 119 H.R. 1453—Voter Registration by Mail. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 1, 1986. (H.R.1453). 120 Fair Housing Amendments Act. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 17, 18, 1986. (H.R. 4119). 121 Discrimination in Federally Funded Programs—The Impact of the Grove City Decision. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. August 7, 1986. 122 Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. October 8, 9, 1986. (H.R. 5540). 123 Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. March 7, 13, 1985. 124 Mergers and Acquisitions. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. April 3, 25, 1985, November 18, 1986. (H.R. 1074, H.R. 1075, H.R. 1515, H.R. 35, H.R. 960, H.R. 998, H.R. 1830, H.R. 1831, H.R. 1832, H.R. 1182, and oversight). 125 Railroad Antimonopoly Act of 1985. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. June 27, July 25, October 10, 1985. (H.R. 1140). 126 Authorization for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. February 26, March 5, 1986. 127 McCarran-Ferguson Act and the Current Crisis in Liability Insurance. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. March 19, July 24, 1986. 128 Mergers and Competition in the Airline Industry. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. April 23, May 1, 1986. 129 Aviation Tort Reform. Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. August 14, 1986. (H.R. 4142). 130 Forfeiture Issues. Subcommittee on Crime. November 25, 1985. 131 Legislation to Modify the 1968 Gun Control Act. Subcommittee on Crime. October 28, 30, November 9, 1985, February 19, 27, 1986. (H.R. 3155, S. 49, H.R. 945, H.R. 1442, H.R. 299, H.R. 332, H.R. 395, H.R. 1148, H.R. 1312, H.R. 2024, H.R. 2564, H.R. 2565, H.R. 2566, H.R. 2570, and H.R. 2861). 132 Anti-gay Violence. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. October 9, 1986. 210 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 133 Capital Punishment. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. November 7, 1985, April 16, May 7, June 5, July 24, 1986. (H.R. 343, H.R. 704, H.R. 712, H.R. 764, H.R. 922, H.R. 1128, H.R. 1129, H.R. 1571, H.R. 1907, H.R. 2398, H.R. 2531, H.R. 2662, H.R. 2697, H.R. 2706, H.R. 2814, H.R. 2837, H.R. 3433, H.R. 3562, H.R. 3565, H.R. 3575, H.R. 4304, H.R. 4367, and H.R. 4815). 134 Crimes Against Religious Practices and Property. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. May 16, June 19, 1985. (H.R. 613, H.R. 665, H.R. 775, and H.R. 2611). 135 Ethnically Motivated Attacks Against Arab-Americans. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. July 16, 1986. 136 Grand Jury Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. May 8, October 30, 1985, February 26, June 4, September 16, 1986. (H.R. 1407, H.R. 3340, and H.R. 5367). 137 Hate Crime Statistics Act. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. March 21, 1985. (H.R. 775 and H.R. 1171). 138 Jencks Act Amendments. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. November 13, 1985, March 20, 1986. (Oversight and H.R. 4007). 139 Sentencing Guidelines Adjustment Act. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. May 14, 1986. (H.R. 4801). 140 RICO Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. June 12, July 24, September 18, October 2, 9, 29, December 17, 1985, February 27, July 31, 1986. (H.R. 2517, H.R. 2943, H.R. 3985, H.R. 4892, and H.R. 5290). 141 Department of Justice Authorization for Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987. Committee on the Judiciary. April 18, 1985, March 12, 1986. Committee Prints SERIAL NOS. AND TITLE 1 United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983—Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, 1964, 1968 (As Amended Through the End of 1984)—Voting Rights Act of 1965 (As Amended Through the End of 1984). August 1985. 2 Report of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice on Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure Transmitted to Congress on April 30, 1985. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. August 1985. 3 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. October 1, 1985. (Superseded by Serial No. 10). 4 Rules of Civil Procedure for the United States District Courts. October 1, 1985. 5 Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts. October 1, 1985. 6 Federal Rules of Evidence. October 1, 1985. 7 Impact of Illegal Immigration and Background on Legalization—Programs of Other Countries. Prepared for the Use of the Committee on the Judiciary by the Education and Public Welfare Division, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress. November 1985. 211 99th Committee Summary 8 Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. April 1986. 9 Voting Rights Act: Proposed Section 5 Regulations. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 1986. 10 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. July 1, 1986. 11 Markup of House Resolution 461, Impeachment of Judge Harry E. Claiborne, Committee on the Judiciary. September 1986. 12 Subcommittee Markup of House Resolution 461, Impeachment of Judge Harry E. Claiborne, Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice. December 1986. 13 E.F. Hutton Mail and Wire Fraud. Subcommittee on Crime. December 1986. 14 The “Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986” (P.L. 99–603)—A Summary and Explanation. December 1986. 15 Index to Reports on Private and Public Bills and Resolutions Reported by the Committee in the 99th Congress Showing Their Status as of the Date of Final Adjournment. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. December 1986. House Documents H. DOC. NOS. AND TITLES 12 Proceedings of the 32nd Annual National Convention of the Veterans of World War I of the United States, Des Moines, Iowa—August 25–30, 1984. January 7, 1985. (Executive Communication No. 264). 32 Superfund Legislation. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to assure adequate funding for the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites, and for other purposes. Referred jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Public Works and Transportation, Merchant Marine and Fisheries, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means. February 26, 1985. (Executive Communication No. 626). 50 Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 1984 Annual Report. April 4, 1985. (Executive Communication No. 980). 62 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure prescribed by the Court, pursuant to 28, U.S.C. 2075. April 30, 1985. (Executive Communication No. 1155). 63 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure prescribed by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. April 30, 1985. (Executive Communication No. 1156). 64 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure prescribed by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 3771. April 30, 1985. (Executive Communication No. 1154). 212 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 158 How Our Laws Are Made. November 12, 1985. 160 Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 1986. Message from the President pursuant to section 252(a)(5) of Public Law 99–177 (The Balanced Budget and Emergency Defi cit Control Act of 1985), together with all related communications transmitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives by Federal Departments and establishments, pursuant to Directive 86–7, January 16, 1986, promulgated by the Offi ce of Management and Budget to carry out Public Law 99–177. Referred to all standing committees and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. February 4, 1986. 179 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure which have been adopted by the Supreme Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. March 11, 1986. (Executive Communication No. 2971). 245 Proceedings of the 33rd Annual National Convention of the Veterans of World War I of the United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin—August 25–29, 1985. July 14, 1986. (Executive Communication No. 3853). 266 The Drug Free America Act of 1986. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to foster a drug-free Federal workplace, to promote excellence in American education by achieving and maintaining a drug-free environment in our Nation’s schools, to extend and make improvements in substance abuse service programs, to strengthen drug interdiction efforts through better international cooperation, to enhance domestic law enforcement capabilities in the war on illegal drugs, to encourage and enhance the use of private sector initiatives in a concerted campaign of public education on the dangers of illegal drug use, and for other purposes. September 16, 1986. 271 Veto of H.R. 2316. Message from the President of the United States transmitting his veto of H.R. 2316, a bill for the relief of Paulette Mendes-Silva. September 25, 1986.