The federal deposit insurance system

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Legislative proposals introduced int he 99th Congress through June 26, 1986 affecting the Federal deposit insurance funds are the subject of this report. This review is an updated and revised version of CRS Report No. 86-646 E, issued in April 1986. It supplements CRS Report No. 85-209 E, which gives a more detailed economic analysis of many of the recent proposals for change.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Legislative Analysis. How the Federal Deposit Insurance System Works ; Developments Leading to Proposals for Change ; Comparative Analysis of Proposals for Change -- Summary of Legislative Proposals. Identification of Specific Issue Areas ; Coverage Requirements: Institutions ; Coverage Requirements: Accounts ; Pricing ; Financing the Insurance Funds ; Regulatory Restructuring ; Regulatory Authority: Ongoing Institutions ; Regulatory Authority: Failed Institutions ; Aid to Distressed Institutions -- Directory of Bills. Concurrent and Joint Resolutions ; House Bills ; Senate Bills -- Federal Deposit Insurance System, Legislative Proposals for Change.,CRS 86-799 E,"July 28, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
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The parental kidnapping prevention act of 1980

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Introduction and Background -- State Court Recognition of Other States' Court Decrees -- Pre-PKPA Supreme Court Decisions -- The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act -- Pre-PKPA Federal Intervention -- The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980 -- Post-PKPA-Department of Justice Guidelines -- Caselaw Construing the PKPA -- Federal "Missing Children" Legislation -- Post-PKPA Federal Legislation -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: Survey of State Statutory Provisions -- Appendix II: Select Legal Bibliography.,Rita Ann Reimer, Legislation Attorney, American Law Division.,CRS 86-621 A,"February 4, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3
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ACTION and its volunteer programs

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ACTION is authorized by the Domestic Volunteer Service Act; its major program components include Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) and the Older American Volunteer Program (OAVP). This legislation was last reauthorized in 1984 (P.L. 98-288) and will be reviewed for reauthorization by Congress during the 99th Congress. This paper provides an overview of ACTION programs.,Abstract -- Background -- Action Programs. VISTA (Title I-A) ; Service-Learning Programs (Title I-B) ; Special Volunteer Programs (I-C) ; Older American Volunteer Program (Title II) -- Legislative Action. Ninety-Eighth Congress Legislation ; Ninety-Ninth Congress Action.,Evelyn Howard, Analyst in Social Legislation and Carol O'Shaughnessy, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 86-604 EPW,"January 30, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3
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Smokeless tobacco

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Prompted by growing concerns about the health effects associated with smokeless tobacco products - both chewing tobacco and snuff - several bills are being considered by the 99th Congress which are designed to warn consumers about the dangerous health consequences of such products and discourage their consumption. This report provides background information on these products, including usage, their advertising and promotion, and health concerns. It also discusses legislative proposals which include labeling requirements, advertising bans and restrictions, tax measures, and public education efforts.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Smokeless Tobacco Use in America. Types of Smokeless Tobacco ; Reasons for Its Use and Growing Popularity ; Special Concerns About Use by School-Age Children -- Advertising and Promotion -- Health Concerns -- Constitutionality of Advertising Bans is Unclear -- Legislation in the 99th Congress. Labeling Requirements ; Advertising Restrictions ; Tax Measures ; Educational Efforts ; Compromise Appears Likely.,Bruce K. Mulock, Specialist in Business/Government Relations, Economics Division,CRS 86-519 E,"January 21, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3
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The farmers home administration's new regulations for handling delinquent farm borrowers

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On November 1, 1985, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Home Administration (FeHA) published regulations instituting new procedures for handling farm loan program borrowers who are one year or more delinquent in their loan payments. This report outlines the history of the lawsuit that led to the promulgation of the new regulations, examines the arguments against them contained in the subsequent legal challenge, and discusses some of the policy issues underlying FmHA's actions regarding delinquent borrowers.,Jean M. Rawson, Analyst, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-524 ENR,"January 23, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3
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The reagan administration proposes dramatic changes to national defense stockpile goals

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The Reagan Administration has proposed significant reductions in the goals for a number of strategic and critical materials currently stored in the National Defense Stockpile. The report discusses the President's stockpile policy decisions, the National Security Council's stockpile study, the uncertainties involved in stockpile goal determination, and the initial congressional response to the President's proposal.,Introduction -- Background -- National Security Council Stockpile Study -- President Reagan's Stockpile Policy Decisions -- Uncertainties Involved in Stockpile Goal Determination -- Early Congressional Response -- Appendices.,Alfred R. Greenwood, Senior Analyst, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division.,CRS 86-578 EPW,"February 8, 1986.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3
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Space issues

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This bibliography presents citations on U.S. space policy, including assessments of the space program and the management of NASA. It also provides citations to literature on the space shuttle and space station programs.,CRS 87-374 L,"April 1987.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
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Leadership in Educational Administration Development Program

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This paper summarizes the provisions of the Leadership in Educational Administration Development program. This program funds technical assistance centers in each State to enhance the leadership skills of elementary and secondary school administrators, such as principals.,Abstract -- Program Provisions -- Purpose -- Center Administration -- Center Activities -- Authorization of Appropriations -- Definitions.,James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-204 EPW,"August 12, 1987.",SuDoc # LC 14. 18/3
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