102nd Committee Summary
102nd Congress (1991–1992)
Summary of Activity, Public Laws and Hearings
Legislation introduced and referred to the Committee:
PUBLIC House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 673 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PRIVATE House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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PUBLIC Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 PRIVATE Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Total Bills Referred and Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,003
Legislation enacted into law
PUBLIC Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 PRIVATE Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Total Bills Enacted Into Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 The Committee on the Judiciary had referred to it 1,003 bills and resolutions during the 102nd Congress. This represents 16% of the 6,212 bills and resolutions introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives for that Congress. Of this number, 877 were public bills and resolutions, and 126 were private bills and resolutions. A total of 57 which received consideration by the Committee were enacted into public law; and a total of 20 measures considered by the Committee were enacted into private law.
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NUMBER OF LAW Public Law 102–60 TITLE Marking the seventy-fifth anniversary of chartering by Act of Congress of the Boy Scouts of America. (Approved June 18, 1991). To amend chapter 9 of title 17, United States Code, regarding protection extended to semiconductor chip products of foreign entities. “Semiconductor International Protection Extension Act of 1991”. (Approved June 28, 1991). To amend the Immigration Act of 1990 to extend for 4 months the application deadline for special temporary protected status for Salvadorans. (Approved July 2, 1991). To extend the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950, and for other purposes. “Defense Production Act Extension and Amendments of 1991”. (Approved August 17, 1991; effective date October 20, 1990). To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for special immigrant status for certain aliens who have served honorably (or are enlisted to serve) in the Armed Forces of the United States for at least 12 years. “Armed Forces Immigration Adjustment Act of 1991”. (Approved October 1, 1991; effective dates vary). To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1992 and 1993 for the Department of State, and for other purposes. “Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993”. “North/South Center Act of 1991”. “Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991”. (Approved October 28, 1991; effective dates vary). To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of international employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, and for other purposes. “Civil Rights Act of 1991”. “Glass Ceiling Act of 1991”. “Government Employee Rights Act of 1991”. (Approved November 21 1991). To extend the United States Commission on Civil Rights. “United States Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization Act of 1991”. (Approved November 26, 1991). To amend the Act incorporating the American Legion so as to redefine eligibility for membership therein (Approved December 2, 1991). BILL NUMBER S.J. Res. 111
Public Law 102–64
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Public Law 102–99
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Public Law 102–110
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal 1992 and 1993 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal years for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993”. “Missile Defense Act of 1991”. “Warrant Officer Management Act”. “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1992”. “Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1992”. (Approved December 5, 1991; effective dates vary). To make certain technical corrections in the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990 and other provisions of law relating to the courts. (Approved December 9, 1991; effective dates vary). To amend the Federal charter for the Boys’ Clubs of America to reflect the change of the name of the organization to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. (Approved December 10, 1991). To amend title 28, United States Code, to make changes in the composition of the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. (Approved December 10, 1991; not effective with respect to actions commenced in the Eastern District before the date of enactment or with respect to juries summoned, empanelled, or actually serving in the Eastern District or Western District on the date of enactment). To authorize appropriations for the Patent and Trademark Office in the Department of Commerce for fiscal year 1992, and for other purposes. “Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 1991”. (Approved December 10, 1991; effective dates vary). To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restore certain exclusive authority in courts to administer oaths of allegiance for nationalization, to revise provisions relating to O and P non-immigrants, and to make certain technical corrections relating to the immigration laws. “Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991”. “Judicial Naturalization Ceremonies Amendments of 1991”. “O and P Non-immigrant Amendments of 1991”. “Immigration Technical Corrections Act of 1991”. (Approved December 12, 1991; effective dates vary).
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H.R. 525
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To develop a national intermodal surface transportation system, to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes. “Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991”. “Symms National Recreational Trails Act of 1991”. “Highway Safety Act of 1991”. “National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Authorization Act of 1991”. “Federal Transit Act Amendments of 1991”. “Motor Carrier Act of 1991”. “Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Systems of 1991”. “Metropolitan Washington Airports Act Amendments of 1991”. “Surface Transportation Revenue Act of 1991”. (Approved December 18, 1991). To require the least-cost resolution of insured depository institutions, to improve supervision and examinations, to provide additional resources to the Bank Insurance Fund, and for other purposes. “Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991”. “Foreign Bank Supervision Enhancement Act of 1991”. “Bank Enterprise Act of 1991”. “Truth in Savings Act”. “Qualified Thrift Lender Reform Act of 1991”. (Approved December 19, 1991; effective dates vary). To carry out obligations of the United States under the United Nations Charter and other international agreements pertaining to the protection of human rights by establishing a civil action for recovery of damages for an individual who engages in torture or extrajudicial killing. “Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991”. (Approved March 12, 1992). To amend title 28, United States Code, to make changes in the places of holding court in the Eastern District of North Carolina. (Approved April 21, 1992). To amend title 17, United States Code, the copyright renewal provisions, and for other purposes. “Copyright Amendments Act of 1992”. “Copyright Renewal Act of 1992”. “National Film Preservation Act of 1992”. (Approved June 26, 1992; effective dates vary by title). To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to bilingual election requirements. “Voting Rights Language Assistance Act of 1992”. (Approved August 26, 1992; determinations of the Director of the Census effective upon publication in the Federal Register). To protect animal enterprises. “Animal Enterprise Protection Act of 1992”. (Approved August 26, 1992).
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To amend section 992 of title 28, United States Code, to provide a member of the United States Sentencing Commission whose term has expired may continue to serve until a successor is appointed or until the expiration of the next session of Congress. (Approved August 26, 1992). To make technical corrections to chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. “Administrative Procedure Technical Amendments Act of 1991”. (Approved August 26, 1992). To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish 3 divisions to the Central Judicial District of California. (Approved August 26, 1992; effective date February 27, 1993; not effective with respect to actions commenced in the Central District before the effective date or with respect to juries summoned, impaneled, or actually serving in the Central District on the effective date). To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges, and for other purposes. “Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992”. (Approved August 26, 1992). To amend the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 to increase the authorization for the Trust Fund under that Act, and for other purposes. “Civil Liberties Act Amendments of 1992”. (Approved September 27, 1992; effective date August 10, 1988, with respect to exclusion of payments as income for veterans benefits).
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To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to clarify provisions H.R. 2194 concerning the application of certain requirements and sanctions to Federal facilities. “Federal Facility Compliance Act of 1992”. “Metropolitan Washington Waste Management Study Act”. (Approved October 6, 1992; effective dates vary). To amend the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 to provide an authorization of appropriations. “United States Commission on Civil Rights Authorization Act of 1992”. (Approved October 7, 1992). To amend section 594 of title 5, United States Code, relating to the authorities of the Administrative Conference. (Approved October 9, 1992). To provide for the adjustment of status under the Immigration and Nationality Act of certain nationals of the People’s Republic of China unless conditions permit their return in safety to that foreign state. “Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992”. (Approved October 9, 1992; application period defined as the 12-month period beginning July 1, 1993). H.R. 5399
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To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to witness fees. “Incarcerated Witness Fees Act of 1991”. (Approved October 14, 1992; effective with respect to fees and allowances not received by witnesses as of the date of enactment). To amend title 35, United States Code, with respect to the late payment of maintenances fees. (Approved October 23, 1992). Granting the consent of the Congress to the Interstate Rail Passenger Network Company. (Approved October 23, 1992).
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1993 for military H.R. 5006 activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, to provide for defense conversion, and for other purposes. “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993”. “Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support Act of 1992”. “Army National Guard Combat Readiness Reform Act of 1992”. “Former Soviet Union Demilitarization Act of 1992”. “Weapons of Mass Destruction Control Act of 1992”. “Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992”. “Cuban Democracy Act of 1992”. “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993”. “Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993”. “Defense Conversion, Reinvestment, and Transition Assistance Act of 1992”. “Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act of 1992”. (Approved October 23, 1992; effective dates vary) To provide for improved energy efficiency. (Approved October 24, 1992). To amend title 17, United States Code, relating to fair use of copyrighted works. (Approved October 24, 1992). Granting the consent of the Congress to the New Hampshire-Maine Interstate School Compact. (Approved October 24, 1992). To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide protections from legal liability for certain health care professionals providing services pursuant to such act. “Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1992”. (Approved October 24, 1992). To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to remove the limitation on the authorization of appropriations for the Office of Government Ethics. “Office of Government Ethics Amendment of 1992”. (Approved October 24, 1992). H.R. 776
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To authorize the admission to the United States of certain scientists of the independent states of the former Soviet Union and the Baltic States as employment-based immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act. “Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992”. (Approved October 24, 1992). To support freedom and open markets in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, and for other purposes. “Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasia Democracies and Open Markets Support Act of 1992. “FREEDOM Support Act”. (Approved October 24, 1992). To prevent and deter auto theft. “Anti-Car Theft of 1992”. (Approved October 25, 1992). To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ensure an equitable and timely distribution of benefits to public safety officers. (Approved October 25, 1992; effective with respect to injuries occurring on or after November 29, 1990). To impose a criminal penalty for flight to avoid payment of arrearages in child support. “Child Support Recovery Act of 1992”. (Approved October 25, 1992).
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To provide for the expeditious disclosure of records relevant S. 3006 to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. “President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992”. (Approved October 26, 1992). To authorize the State Justice Institute to analyze and disseminate information regarding the admissibility and quality of testimony of witnesses with expertise relating to battered women, and to develop and disseminate training materials to increase the use of such experts to provide testimony in criminal trials of battered women, particularly in cases involving indigent women. “Battered Women’s Testimony Act of 1992”. (Approved October 27, 1992). To amend the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to carry out research, and develop judicial training curricula, relating to child custody litigation. (Approved October 27, 1992). To extend for two years the authorizations of appropriations for certain programs under title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Act of 1968. (Approved October 27, 1992). H.R. 1252
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To amend certain trademark laws to clarify that States, instrumentalities of States, and officers and employees of States acting in their official capacity, are subject to suit in Federal court by any person for infringement of trademarks, and that all the remedies can be obtained in such suit can be obtained in a suit against a private entity. (Approved October 27, 1992).
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Granting the consent of the Congress to a supplemental S. 2964 compact or agreement between the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey concerning the Delaware River Port Authority. (Authorized October 27, 1992). To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to revitalize the defense industrial base of the United States and for other purposes. “Defense Production Act Amendments of 1992”. (Approved October 28, 1992; effective date March 1, 1992, except for certain provisions). To prohibit sports gambling under State law, and for other purposes. (Approved October 28, 1992). To clarify that States, instrumentalities of States, and officers and employees of States acting in their official capacity, are subject to suit in Federal court by any person for infringement of patents and plant variety protections, and that all the remedies can be obtained in such suit that can be obtained in a suit against a private entity. (Approved October 28, 1992). To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the criminal penalties for copyright infringement. (Approved October 28, 1992). To amend title 17, United States Code, to implement a royalty payment system and a serial copy management system for digital audio recording, to prohibit certain copyright infringement actions, and for other purposes. (Approved October 28, 1992). To implement the recommendations of the Federal Courts Study Committee, and for other purposes. (Approved October 29, 1992). S. 347
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Public Law 102–560
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Public Law 102–561
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Public Law 102–563
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Public Law 102–572
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War Crimes. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. March 13, 1991. Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. March 21, 1991. (H.R. 7). Legal Services Corporation Reauthorization. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 13, 1991. Romanian Adoptions. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. June 5, 1991. Federal Prison Substance Abuse Treatment Availability Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. June 6, 1991. (H.R. 548). Immigration and Naturalization Service Management Issues. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. April 24, May 1, 1991. Reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Law. July 25, 1991. Reauthorization of the U.S. Marshals Service, Executive Office of the U.S. Attorneys, and Various U.S. Attorneys Offices. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. March 13, 1991. Reauthorization of the Department of Justice Office of Legislative Affairs and Office of Policy Development. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. April 11, 1991. Department of Justice Authorization for Appropriations, Fiscal Year 1992. (Hearing Volume and Part 2—Appendix). Committee on the Judiciary. July 11, 18, 1991. Extend the Terms of Office for Members of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. September 12, 1991. Oversight and Authorization of the Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 27, 1991. Implementation of the Immigration Act of 1990. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. May 15, 1991. Federally Assisted Health Clinics Legal Protection Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 17, 1991. (H.R. 2239). Insurance Competitive Pricing Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 13, 1991. (H.R. 9). Selected Crime Issues: Prevention and Punishment. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. May 23, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 17, 25, 1991. Modification of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 24, 1991. (H.R. 1725, H.R. 1381, and H.R. 806). Reauthorization of Appropriations for the Refugee Act of 1980. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. July 25, 1991.
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Reauthorization of Appropriations for the Refugee Act of 1980. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. July 25, 1991. Refugee Admissions. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. September 23, 1991. Refugee Resettlement Programs. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. October 2, 1991. FBI Oversight and Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 1992. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 13, 21, 1991. Race Claims and Federal Habeas Corpus. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 11, 1991. Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. September 12, 1991. (H.R. 74). Admission of O and P Nonimmigrants. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. October 9, 1991. (H.R. 3048). Police Brutality. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 20, April 17, 1991. Competitive Implications of the Financial Institutions Safety and Consumer Choice Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. September 17, 1991. (H.R. 6). Forensic DNA Analysis. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. June 13, 1991. (Senate Serial No. J–102–47). Cuban and Haitian Immigration. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. November 20, 1991. Authorizing Agencies to Sell Debts Owed to the United States. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 9, 1991. (H.R. 3218). Death Sentencing Issues. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 10, 24, 1991. Copyright Office and the Copyright Royalty Tribunal. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. April 10, 1991. Reauthorization of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the National Institute of Corrections. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. April 24, 1991. Administration of the Federal Judiciary. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. March 21, 1991. Allowing Federal Tort Claims Arising from Certain Acts of Customs Officers; and Allowing Jury Trials in Certain Actions. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 23, 1991. (H.R. 2731 and H.R. 2184). Presidential Waiver Authority of Conflict of Interest Statutes. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 3, 1991. (H.R. 3381). Habeas Corpus Issues. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 22, June 27, July 17, 1991.
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Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. June 19, 1991. (H.R. 2450). Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. September 10, 1992. (H.R. 5840). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms’ Proposal for a Gang Information Network. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. June 26, 1992. Clinic Blockages. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. May 6, 1992. Bias Crimes. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. May 11, 1992. FBI Oversight and Authorization, Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 18, 20, 1992. Kidnapping Suspects Abroad. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. June 22, July 29, 1992. Workplace Safety: Criminal Enforcement. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. May 28, 1992. Environmental Crimes Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. June 11, 1992. (H.R. 5305). Prohibiting Certain Officers and Employees of the Government from Representing Foreign Entities after Their Government Service Terminates. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. June 25, 1992. (H.R. 3966). Restructuring the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and the Eastern District of North Carolina. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. October 31, 1991. (H.R. 3666 and H.R. 3686). Sale of Criminal History Records. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 30, 1992. Amendments to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 26, 1992. (H.R. 4551, H.R. 4553, and H.R. 4570). Interstate Rail Passenger Network Compact. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. August 12, 1992. (H.R. 5602). Enforcement of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act and Related Laws and Regulations. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 1, 1992. New Hampshire-Maine Interstate School Compact. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 29, 1992. (H.R. 4841). Judicial Immunity Legislation. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. October 3, 1991. (H.R. 3206 and H.R. 671). Voting Rights Act: Bilingual Education, Expert Witness Fees, and Presley. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 1, 2, 8, 1992. Copyright Amendments Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 30, June 6, 12, 20, 1991. (H.R. 2372).
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Patent Term Extension Legislation. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. October 31, 1991. (H.R. 2255 and private bills: H.R. 1314, H.R. 2192, H.R. 2805, S. 525, S. 967, S. 968, and S. 969). Audio Home Recording Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. February 19, 1992. (H.R. 3204). Violence on Television. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. December 15, 1992. EPA’s Handling of a Hazardous Waste Management Permit. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 7, 1992. Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 6, 1992. (H.R. 191). Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 20, 1992. Restructuring the Central Judicial District of California. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. June 11, 1992. (H.R. 3795). Battered Women and Child Custody Litigation. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. August 6, 1992. (H.R.1252, H.R. 1253, and H. Con. Res. 89). Copyrights Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. February 7, 28, March 7, 1991. (H.R. 1). The Patent System Harmonization Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration of the House Committee on the Judiciary. April 30, 1992. (S. 2605 and H.R. 4978). (Senate Serial No. J.–102–57). Civil Rights Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. February 7, 28, March 7, 1991. (H.R. 1). Freedom of Choice Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 4, 1992. (H.R. 25). Authorization for the Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice, Fiscal Year 1992. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 24, 1991. Authorization Request for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 19, 1992. Authorization Request for the Community Relations Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Fiscal Year 1992. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 8, 1991. Authorization Request for the Community Relations Service, Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 26, 1992. Authorization Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice for Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 7, 1992.
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SERIAL NOS. AND TITLE 1 Federal Law Enforcement’s Handling of Allegations Involving the Bank of Credit and Commerce International. Staff Report Issued on September 5, 1991 by the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary. (Prepared at the direction of Subcommittee Chairman Charles E. Schumer, this report was neither reviewed nor approved by other Subcommittee Members). Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. December 10, 1991. (Superseded by Serial No. 9). Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. December 10, 1991. (Superseded by Serial No. 10). Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. December 10, 1991. (Superseded by Serial No. 11). Federal Rules of Evidence. December 10, 1991. (Superseded by Serial No. 12). Immigration and Nationality Act (Reflecting Laws Enacted As of April 1, 1992) With Notes and Related Laws—9th Edition. April 1992. Need for an Independent Counsel to Investigate U.S. Government Assistance to Iraq. June 1992. (Refer also to PRINTED HEARINGS, Serial No. 43). Syria, President Bush, and Drugs—The Administration’s Next Iraqgate. Staff Report Issued on November 2, 1992, by the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary. December 1992. (Prepared at the direction of Subcommittee Chairman Charles E. Schumer, this report was neither reviewed nor approved by other Subcommittee Members). Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. December 31, 1992. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. December 31, 1992. Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. December 31, 1992. Federal Rules of Evidence. December 31, 1992.
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SERIAL NO. AND TITLE 18 Apportionment Population and State Representation. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting his report on the apportionment population for each State as of April 1, 1990, and the number of Representatives to which each State would be entitled, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2a(a); 13 U.S.C. 141(b). Referred jointly to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. January 7, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 220). Proceedings of the 38th Annual National Convention of the Veterans of World War I of the United States, Cedar Rapids, Iowa—August 18–30, 1990. January 9, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 256).
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Proposed Legislation, Entitled the “Comprehensive Violent Crime Control Act of 1991”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to restore an enforceable Federal death penalty, to curb the abuse of habeas corpus, to reform the exclusionary rule, to combat criminal violence involving firearms, to protect witnesses and other participants in the criminal justice system for violence and intimidation, to address the problem of gangs and serious juvenile offenders, to combat terrorism, to combat sexual violence and child abuse, to provide for drug testing of offenders in the criminal justice process, to secure the right of victims and defendants to equal justice without regard to race or color, to enhance the rights of crime victims, and for other purposes. Referred jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary; Ways and Means; Public Works and Transportation; Energy and Commerce; and Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. March 12, 1991. (Presidential Message No. 26). Amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence as adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2076. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1189). 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 and the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims as adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1190). 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 as adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1191). 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 as adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1192). 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. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1193). Proposed Legislation—“Post-Employment Restriction Technical Correction Act of 1991”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend section 207, title 18, United States Code, to make certain technical corrections to the post-employment restrictions applicable to former senior officials in the executive and legislative branches. July 29, 1991. (Presidential Message No. 72). Proceedings of the 39th Annual National Convention of the Veterans of World War I of the United States; Daytona Beach, Florida—September 9–11, 1991. January 3, 1992. (Executive Communication No. 2504). Proposed Legislation—Access to Justice Act of 1992. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled “Access to Justice Act of 1992”. February 4, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 104). The Constitution of the United States of America. February 6, 1992.
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The FREEDOM Support Act of 1992. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a legislative proposal entitled the “Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act for 1992”. Referred jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs; Agriculture; Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs; the Judiciary; and Ways and Means. April 3, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 194). Proposed Legislation “Fair Labor Standards in Congress Act of 1992”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to provide greater accountability in government by bringing Congress within the scope of certain laws presently covering the private sector, the executive branch, or both. Referred jointly to the Committees on Education and Labor; the Judiciary; House Administration; Post Office and Civil Service; and Government Operations. April 9, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 230). Proposed Legislation—Job Training 2000 Act. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled, “Job Training 2000 Act”. Referred jointly to the Committees on Education and Labor; Ways and Means; Veterans’ Affairs; Agriculture; and the Judiciary. April 28, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 233). Proposed Legislation—“The Health Care Liability Reform and Quality of Care Improvement Act of 1992”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to improve the health care delivery system and ensure access to affordable quality health care through reduced liability costs and improved quality of care, and for other purposes. Referred jointly to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. July 2, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 259). Proposed Legislation—Violent Crime Control Act of 1992. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled, the “Violent Crime Control Act of 1992”. September 30, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 281).
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