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United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1973
Provides that the tax on the amounts paid for communication services shall not apply to the amount of the State and local taxes paid for such services under the Internal Revenue Code.
United States · United States Congress · 28 November 1973
Provides, under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, that priority be given to users of petroleum engaged in transportation of fuels on inland waterways.
United States · United States Congress · 28 November 1973
Expresses the sense of Congress that no pardon, reprieve, or amnesty be granted by the Congress or exercised by the President with respect to persons who (1) are in violation of the Military Selective Service Act because of their refusal to register for the draft and/or their refusal to be inducted, or (2) being a member of the Armed Forces, fled to a foreign country to avoid further military service in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1973
Permits the use of any area within the wildlife refuge system for purposes such as, but not necessarily limited to, powerlines, telephone lines, canals, ditches, pipelines, and roads, including the construction, operation, and maintenance thereof, whenever such use is determined compatible with the purposes for which the area is established, and there is no feasible and prudent alternative to such use. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from granting to any Federal, State, or local agency or to any private individual or organization any right-of-way, easement, or reservation in, over, across, through, or under any area within the system unless the grantee pays to the Secretary the fair market value of the right-of-way, easement, or reservation. Provides that all sums received by the Secretary pursuant to these provisions shall, after necessary administration expenses incurred by him, be deposited into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund and shall be available to carry out the provisions for land acquisition of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act. Provides that any request for permission to use an area within the National Wildlife Refuge System which was filed with the Secretary of the Interior on which the Secretary has not taken final action before such date of enactment shall be treated by the Secretary as having been filed with him. Provides that this Act shall apply with respect to any right-of-way, easement, or reservation granted by the Secretary of the Interior on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, including any right-of-way, easement, or reservation granted on or after such date in connection with any use permitted by him under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1973
Requires the cooperative conservation plan for military reservations involving the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Interior, and the appropriate State agency to provide for: (1) fish and wildlife habitat improvements; (2) range rehabilitation where necessary for support of wildlife; and (3) control of off-road vehicle traffic. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Defense of $1,500,000 annually for fiscal years 1973-1977 for conservation programs on military reservations. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior of $2,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1974-1978 to enable him to carry out his responsibilities under this section's cooperative plans. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Agriculture, in cooperation with the State agencies, to develop, maintain, and coordinate programs on public lands under their jurisdiction for the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife, fish, and game. Sets forth requirements for comprehensive plans and cooperative agreements under this section. Provides that no individual will be permitted to hunt, trap, or fish on any public land within the State which is subject to a conservation and rehabilitation program under this section unless he has a valid public land management stamp. Makes provisions for the issuance and sale of such stamps. Prescribes a $1,000 fine or imprisonmnet for not more than six months, or both, for any person who hunts, traps, or fishes on any public land which is subject to a conservation and rehabilitation program without a valid public land management area stamp, if the possession of such a stamp is required. Provides for the forfeiture to the United States of all guns, traps, nets, and other equipment, vessels, vehicles, and other means of transportation used by any person when engaged in committing an offense under this subsection. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 annually to both the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture for fiscal years 1974-1978 for public land conservation programs under this Act. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 670)
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1973
Geothermal Energy Research, Development, and Commercial Demonstration Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to initiate and support basic and applied research relating to geothermal energy development. Requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate and carry out commercial demonstrations, research, and development in geothermal energy technology. Provides that the Administration shall dispose of, by sublease or otherwise, all projects undertaken under this Act. Directs the Administration to assure the protection of the environment, persons, and property in projects undertaken pursuant to this Act. Requires the Administration to report to the Congress and the President every six months on the progress made under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for six fiscal years of $80,000,000 to carry out programs under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1973
Extends the authorization for appropriations to carry out the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act, and authorizes the use of funds under such Act for the control of the sea lamprey.
United States · United States Congress · 23 October 1973
Permits loans under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to a rural investment company where the proceeds of the loan are to be used to purchase loans or participations in loans guaranteed under such Act or guaranteed by an agency of the United States if such loans were made for purposes for which loans could have been made under such Act to the borrowers.
United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1973
Extends the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to the Convention between the United States and the Government of Japan for the protection of migratory birds and birds in danger of extinction, and their environment, concluded at the city of Tokyo, March 4, 1972.
United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1973
Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, an individual tax credit for disaster evacuation expenses. Defines such expenses. States that in general the amount allowed for such a credit shall not exceed $200 for each natural disaster requiring evacuation.
United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1973
Directs the Postal Service to maintain a rural delivery service for the free delivery of mail serving, as nearly as may be practicable, the entire rural population of the United States and its territories and possessions. Provides for the conditions to be met in the providing of such service. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 403, 3661)
United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1973
Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, within thirty days after enactment of this joint resolution, to publish and submit to the Congress regulations implementing such Provisions so as to effect an equitable allocation of appropriated funds among all qualified projects on which construction was initiated after June 20, 1963, but before July 1, 1972. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, at the time such regulations are submitted to the Congress, to notify each State. Sets aside any regulations published or promulgated prior to the date of enactment of this joint resolution by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended relating to reimbursement and advanced construction of any publicly owned treatment works.
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1973
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public building which is supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of public funds, to participate in voluntary prayer.
United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1973
Emergency Medical Services Systems Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities for projects which include both studying the feasibility of establishing and operating an emergency medical services system, and planning the establishment and operation of such a system. Requires that the reports of the results of any study and planning project assisted under this Act shall be submitted to the Secretary and the Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities for the establishment and initial operation of emergency medical services systems. Sets forth the standards for such grants and contracts. States that, in considering applications which demonstrate exceptional need for financial assistance, the Secretary shall give special consideration to applications submitted for emergency medical services systems for rural areas. Directs the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities for projects for the expansion and improvement of emergency medical services systems, including the acquisition of equipment and facilities, the modernization of facilities, and other projects to expand and improve such systems. States that the amount of any grant or contract under this section for a project shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of that project. Stipulates that the Secretary may make grants to public or private nonprofit entities, and enter into contracts with private entities and individuals, for the support of research in emergency medical techniques, methods, devices, and delivery. States that no grant may be made or contract entered into under this section for amounts in excess of $35,000, unless the application therefore has been recommended for approval by an appropriate peer review panel designated or established by the Secretary. Sets forth general provisions with respect to grants and contracts authorized under this Act. Establishes specified requirements for emergency medical services systems. Authorizes to be appropriated specified amounts for grants and contracts made pursuant to this Act for the fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976. Directs the Secretary to establish an Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services to evaluate the adequacy and technical soundness of all Federal programs and activities which relate to emergency medical services. Directs the Committee to make recommendations to the Secretary respecting the administration of contracts under this Act. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit annually to the Congress a report on the administration of this Act. Directs the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with schools of medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, and nursing and training centers for allied health professions, and other appropriate educational entities to assist in meeting the cost of training programs in the techniques and methods of providing emergency medical services. Authorizes to be appropriated $10,000,000 for the fiscal year 1974 for the purpose of making payments pursuant to grants and contracts under this section.
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1973
Extends the power of the Commandant of the Coast Guard to prescribe formulas and rules for the operation of boilers, piping, valves, and fittings on ships as well as for their construction. Deletes language relating to the safety factor of boilers, and minimum thickness and maximum working pressure of valves and fittings on ships.
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1973
Defines, under the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended, the term eggs to including eggs produced by chickens , turkeys, and all other domestic fowl including ducks and geese, and the products thereof. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 182)
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1973
Eliminates transactions entered into for agricultural purposes from the definition of a consumer credit transaction under the Truth in Lending Act. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 1602(n))
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1973
States that all moneys received from the sale of stamps, under the Duck Stamp Act, shall be available until expended, and no action of any kind may be taken to withhold, delay, or otherwise preclude the obligation or expenditure of such moneys except to the extent specifically authorized or required by law on the basis of circumstances or considerations having particular application to such moneys. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 718d)
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Uniformed Services Retired and Retainer Pay Equalization Act - Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member or former member of the uniformed service who is entitled to retired or retainer pay in effect after September 30, 1949, and before January 1, 1971, is entitled to have that pay recomputed under the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1971. Lists provisions for such recomputation.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Provides that future appointments to the offices of Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
Requires, for a one year period, that television broadcasting rights of professional sports games, which are under a league television contract and to which tickets are sold out forty-eight hours before game time, be made available for broadcasting at the time at which, and in the area in which, such game is being played.
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
American Folklife Preservation Act - Creates an American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress. Provides that the center shall be subject to the supervision and direction of a board of trustees. Provides that such board shall be composed of four members appointed by the President, eight members appointed by the Librarian of Congress, the Librarian of Congress ex officio and the director of the center ex officio. Authorizes the centers to establish and implement a program of contracts, grants, revitalize and scholarships to preserve, protect, revitalize and disseminate American folklife traditions and arts. Provides that no payment shall be made pursuant to this Act to carry out any research or training over a period in excess of two years. States that such research or training may be extended to a period not to exceed five years with the concurrance of at least two-thirds of the members of the board. Provides that no former employee of the Federal government shall be eligible to receive any grant or other assistance under this Act in the two year period following the termination of such employment. Requires the center to submit to the Library of Congress, for inclusion in its annual report to the Congress, an annual report of its operations under this Act. Authorizes such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
Expresses the sense of Congress that it shall be the policy of the United States that the Government of the United States shall cease forthwith all consideration of aid, trade, diplomatic recognition, or any other form of communication, travel, or accomodation with the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam or the Viet Cong until such time as agreements relating to facilitating the location and care of graves of the dead, exhumation, and repatriation of the remains have been complied with to the fullest extent.
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Limits the authority for inspection of income tax returns by Federal agencies. Provides that examination of returns shall be made only for the purposes of investigating alleged irregularities and violations of the Internal Revenue Code. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 6103(a)(4))
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, that no Federal Agency may inspect any income tax return except upon an order of the President which identifies by name the person who filed such return. Makes it an offense to make unauthorized disclosures to divulge or publish any name, address or occupation.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973
Provides that nothing contained in the antitrust laws of the United States shall render unlawful the inclusion and enforcement of any trademark licensing contract or agreement, pursuant to which the licensee engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of a trademarked soft drink product, of provisions granting the licensee the sole and exclusive right to manufacture, distribute and sell such product in a defined geographic area or limiting the licensee, directly or indirectly, to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of such product only for ultimate resale to consumers within a defined geographic area. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall apply only if: (1) such product is in free and open competition with products of the same general class, (2) the licensee is in free and open competition with other venders of other products of the same general class, and (3) the licensor retains control over the nature and quality of such product as required by the Trademark Act.
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1973
Authorizes the Librarian of Congress to establish and conduct seminars for freshman members of the Congress in two similar series. Schedules the first one for November 15 until Thanksgiving in each year that a general election for the House of Representative is held. Schedules the second series for between December 1 and December 15. Authorizes the Librarian of Congress acting through the Director of the Congressional Research Service, to prepare a curriculum for the series of seminars under this Act. Allows each person attending seminars expenses for travel, accomodations food. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
Shale Oil Development Corporation Act - Declares it to be the policy of the Federal Government to bring into being the technology for commercial development of shale oil as quickly as possible by establishing a Government-industry program jointly managed and funded to demonstrate commercial methods of producing environmentally acceptable fuels from shale oil. Establishes the Shale Oil Development Corporation. Provides a nine-member Board of Directors for the Corporation. Makes it the function of the Corporation to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more most technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing a syncrude from shale oil. Authorizes the Corporation to design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical, environmental, and economical feasibility thereof. Provides that the Corporation shall make available, by license or otherwise, on a nonexclusive royalty free basis without territorial limitation the use of any patent obtained by the Corporation under any law of the United States or any foreign country for or with respect to any invention made in the performance of any activity conducted pursuant to this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, the sum of $5,000,000, and for each of the next seven succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to fund basic and applied research related to energy in support of the objectives of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
Coal Liquefaction Corporation - Declares the findings of Congress and states that it is the policy of the Federal Government to develop coal liquefaction processes by establishing a Government-industry program to demonstrate commercial methods of producing synthetic liquid petroleum products from coal. Establishes the Coal Liquefaction Corporation and details the composition of its Board of Directors and their compensation. Provides that it is the function of the Corporation to (1) select the two or more technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing synthetic liquid petroleum products from coal; (2) design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration facility for each such method selected to determine its feasibility; and (3) if the method is feasible for producing synthetic liquid petroleum from coal on commercial scale, to construct a commercial-size facility. Sets forth additional authorities conferred on the Corporation. States that on or before the expiration of twelve years the Board of Directors shall dissolve the Corporation. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, $7,500,000, and, for each of the next eleven succeeding fiscal years, such sums as may be necessary. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to fund basic and applied research related to energy in support of the objectives of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
National Energy Research and Development Policy Act - Title I: Declares it to be the policy of the Congress to establish a national program of scientific research and applied technology adequate to meet enumerated objectives, including: (1) to develop the technology base necessary to support development of options for future energy policy decisions; (2) to formulate policies for the conservation of present energy resources; and (3) to promote research and development of adequate energy systems to support essential needs. Establishes an Energy Research Management Project to be composed of specified officials, including the Director of the National Science Foundation, who shall serve as Chairman. Provides that the Management Project shall have an Administrator who shall also serve as the Staff Director. Directs the Management Project to: (1) formulate a comprehensive energy research and development strategy for the Federal Government; (2) utilize the funds authorized by this Act to advance the energy research and development strategy through specified means; (3) identify opportunities to accelerate the commercial application of new energy technologies; and (4) establish procedures for periodic consultation with representatives of science, industry, and environmental organizations, who have special expertise in the areas of energy research. Prescribes the priorities which the Management Project shall follow in evaluating and undertaking research. Provides that where a participant in an energy research and development project holds background patents, trade secrets, or proprietary information which will be employed in and are requisite to the proposed research and development project, the Management Project shall enter into an agreement which will provide equitable protection to the participants' rights. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to fund basic and applied research related to energy in support of the objectives of this Act. Directs the Administrator to keep the Congress fully and currently informed of all of the Management Project's activities and submit to the Congress an annual report. Authorizes to be appropriated $10,000,000 annually for the administrative expenses of the Management Project. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $800,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and, subject to annual congressional authorizations, $800,000,000 for each of the four following fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this Act relating to the advancement of energy research and development. Title II: Declares that it is the policy of the Federal Government to bring the resources of technology to commercial development by establishing a Government-industry corporation jointly managed and funded to work in conjunction with the Energy Research Management Project created by title I of this Act. Establishes the Energy Research Management Project Corporation. Provides for a Board of Directors and President of such Corporation. Makes it the function of the Corporation, on the basis of the research programs established by the Energy Research Management Project, to construct demonstration-type facilities in order to determine the environmental, economical, and technical feasibility thereof. States that energy produced by such commercial facilities shall be disposed of in such manner and under such terms and conditions as the Corporation shall prescribe. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, $6,000,000, and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
Coal Gasification Development Corporation Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is the policy of Federal Government to bring technology to commercial development as quickly as possible by establishing a Government-industry program, jointly managed and funded, to demonstrate commercial scale methods of producing substitutes for natural gas. Establishes the Coal Gasification Development Corporation. Provides for the appointment of the members of the Board of Directors for such Corporation and sets their rates of compensation. Provides that it is the function of the Corporation to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more most technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods of manufacturing substitute natural gas from coal. Authorizes the Corporation to construct and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical, environmental, and economical feasibility thereof. Provides that if the method demonstrated is feasible, the Corporation is authorized to construct, a full-scale, commercial-size facility to manufacture substitute natural gas from coal. Directs the Corporation to make available on a nonexclusive royalty free basis without territorial limitation, the use of any patent obtained by the Corporation. Requires the Corporation to transmit annual reports to the President and the Congress detailing its operations. Provides for the dissolution of the Corporation on or before the expiration of ten years. Enumerates disposal procedures for physical facilities of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to procure the services of experts and consultants without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, $6,000,000, and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to fund basic and applied research related to energy in support of the objectives of this Act to support the new energy technologies under development by the joint Federal-industry corporation established by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
Geothermal Energy Development Corporation Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the Nation is currently suffering a critical shortage of environmentally acceptable forms of energy and that the development of geothermal resources, fostered by Federal financial assistance, offers possibilities of process energy and other nonelectric applications. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to fund research related to energy in support of the objectives of this Act. Establishes the Geothermal Energy Development Corporation. Creates a Board of Directors for such Corporation, setting forth the composition and compensation of the Board. Empowers the Administrator of General Services to enter into contracts with private entities agreeing to join in organizing industrial participation in the purposes and functions of the Corporation. Directs the Corporation to select sites for two or more demonstration installations to develop technologies for the generation of steam and electric power from geothermal resources. Requires the Corporation to make available the use of any patent obtained by theCorporation with respect to any invention made in connection with activities conducted under this Act. Requires the Corporation to transmit reports to the President and Congress annually. Provides that on or before the expiration of fifteen years following the date of enactment of this Act, the Board shall take action to dissolve the Corporation. Authorizes appropriations of $8,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and for each of the next fourteen fiscal years such sums as may be necessary.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
Advanced Power Cycle Development Corporation Act - Establishes the Advanced Power Cycle Development Corporation. States that the function of the Corporation shall be to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more most technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing electricity at high efficiencies using advanced power cycles with minimum adverse environmental impact using coal. Provides that, after selection of such methods, the Corporation is authorized to design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each method selected in order to determine the technical and economical feasibility thereof. Stipulates that if, on the basis of the operation of each such demonstration facility, the Corporation determines the method so demonstrated is a technically, environmentally, and economically feasible method for producing electricity from coal on a commercial scale and at appreciably greater efficiencies than conventional means, the Corporation is authorized to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, a full-scale commercial-size facility to produce electricity from coal by such method. States that electric energy produced by such commercial facilities shall be disposed of in such a manner and under such terms and conditions as the Corporation shall prescribe. Provides that, in the disposal of such electric energy as shall represent the Federal interest in the costs of the Corporation, preference shall be given to Federal agencies, public bodies, and cooperatives. Provides that all revenues received by the Corporation from the sale of such energy shall be available to the Corporation for use by it in defraying expenses incurred in connection with carrying out its functions under this Act. Requires the Corporation to transmit to the President of the United States and the Congress an annual report of its operations, activities, and accomplishments under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, the sum of $6,500,000, and for each of the nine suceeding fiscal years, such sums as may be necessary.
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1973
Provides that public utility cooperatives serving producers of food, fiber, and other agricultural products shall be eligible to borrow from a bank for cooperatives provided that not less than 60 percent of the voting control of the cooperative is held by farmers, producers, or harvesters of aquatic products. (Amends 85 Stat. 383)
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973
Provides for the enlistment and commissioning of women in the Coast Guard Reserve.
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1973
Increases the monthly rates of Veteran's disability and death pensions and dependency and indemnity compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1973
Revises specified functions and powers of the Coast Guard and laws relating thereto. Declares that moneys appropriated for necessary expenses for the operation of the Coast Guard shall be available for investigative expenses of a confidential character, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Commandant and payment to be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential purposes, and his determination shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the Government. Permits the enlistment of Reserve members without interruption of full-time schooling in which they are engaged, by providing that the four-month initial period of active duty for training requirement may be divided into two successive annual periods of not less than two months each.
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1973
Revises specified functions and powers of the Coast Guard and laws relating thereto. Declares that moneys appropriated for necessary expenses for the operation of the Coast Guard shall be available for investigative expenses of a confidential character, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Commandant and payment to be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential purposes, and his determination shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the Government. Permits the enlistment of Reserve members without interruption of full-time schooling in which they are engaged, by providing that the four-month initial period of active duty for training requirement may be divided into two successive annual periods of not less than two months each.
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1973
Creates a Select Committee of the House of Representatives to conduct a full and complete investigation of all aspects of the energy resources of the United States. Provides that this committee shall investigate: (1) the availability of oil, gas, coal, and nuclear energy reserves and the identification of the ownership of such reserves; (2) the reasons and possible solutions for the delay in new starts of fossil fueled powerplants; (3) the effect of pricing practices by the owners of energy resources; (4) the effect of the import of low sulfur fuels; (5) measures to increase the availability of pipelines, railways, barges, and ships needed to transport fuel materials; (6) measures to close the gap between the supply and demand for electric energy; and (7) the identification of the environmental effects of the electricity industry. Authorizes the committee to hold hearings, subpena witnesses, and require the production of documents. Requires a report on the results of the study, together with legislative recommendations, as soon as practicable during the 93rd Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973
Energy Research and Development Administration Act - Title I: Declares that the Congress finds that the general welfare of the Nation requires that its limited natural resources, including energy sources, be conserved, managed, and utilized so as to help achieve the highest practicable environmental quality, harmony between man and nature, economic and community development, individual fulfillment, and security of the American people of this and future generations. Provides that to best achieve these objectives, improve operations, and assure the coordinated and effective administration of natural resource programs, it is necessary to establish a Department of Energy and Natural Resources to bring together and provide leadership and direction for Federal activities which most directly relate to the discovery, assessment, preservation, development, utilization, future adequacy, and enjoyment of natural resources, including energy sources, achieving a sound balance between preservation and development. Provides that among other things it shall be the function of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, through providing national leadership and establishing effective working relationships with State and local governments, public and private institutions and individuals, and other Federal agencies, to: (1) foster the conservation, management, and utilization of natural resources; (2) help assure maintenance of the ecological balance necessary to sustain human and unique plant and animal life systems; (3) explore and survey the earth, the atmosphere, and the oceans; (4) conduct scientific research and encourage development of technology to conserve and efficiently utilize natural resources with miminum impact on the environment; (5) assess national energy requirements and resources, and provide physical and economic data, maps, charts, and hazard warnings (6) manage Federal lands, including national parks and forests ; (7) preserve irreplaceable park, wilderness, scientific, historic, fish and wildlife resources; (8) assist in providing outdoor recreational opportunities; and (9) provide for the fullfillment of Federal trust responsibilities over land and other resources of Indians, Alaska Natives, and territorial peoples and assist such people to achieve their cultural and economic objectives. Title II: Establishment of the Department - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Energy and Natural Resources. Provides that there shall be at the head of the Department a Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Department shall be administered under the supervision and direction of the Secretary, who shall be responsible for the efficient and coordinated management of the Department. Provides that there shall be in the Department: (1) a Land and Recreation Resources Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Land and Recreation Resources; (2) a Water Resources Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Water Resources; (3) an Energy and Minerals Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Energy and Minerals; (4) an Oceanic, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Oceanic, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences; and (5) an Indian and Territorial Affairs Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Indian and Territorial Affairs. Provides that the Administrators appointed pursuant to this subsection shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Title III: Provides that there shall be transferred to and vested in the Secretary; (1) except as provided in this Act, all of the functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and all officers and components of that Department; (2) such of the functions of the Secretary of Commerce, the Department of Commerce, and officers and components of that Department, as relate to or are utilized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (3) such of the functions of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Civil Works, and the Chief of Engineers and the Corps of Engineers of the Department of the Army, as relate to or are utilized for civil works and civil regulatory functions; (4) such of the functions of the Secretary of Transportation, the Department of Transportation, and its officers, as relate to or are utilized for pipeline safety; and (5) all of the functions of the Water Resources Council, its Chairman, and members. Title IV: Definitions and Administrative Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe such policies, standards, criteria, procedures, rules, and regulations as he may deem to be necessary or appropriate to perform functions vested in him under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to engage in joint projects of a research, developmental, or experimental nature with nonprofit or public agencies or organizations and to perform services on matters of mutual interest. Title V: Transitional and Conforming Provisions - Provides that whenever all of the functions of a department, agency, or other body, or any component thereof, affected by this Act, have been transferred from that department, agency, or other body, or any component thereof by title III of this Act, the department, agency, or other body, or component thereof shall lapse. Authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to make such additional incidental dispositions of functions, personnel, personnel positions, assets, liabilities, contracts, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds held, used, arising from, available to or to be made available in connection with the functions transferred by this Act as he may deem necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intent and purpose of this Act. Title VI: Savings Provisions - Provides that all orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, contracts, certificates, licenses, and privileges shall remain in effect: (1) which have been issued, made, granted, or allowed to become effective by the President, any Federal department or agency or official thereof, or by a court of competent jurisdiction, in the performance of functions which are transferred under this part, and (2) which are in effect at the time this part takes effect, until modified, terminated, superseded, set aside, or revoked by the President, the Secretary, or a court of competent jurisdiction. Title VII: Separability - Provides that if any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Act, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. Title VIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointments - Provides that the provisions of this Act shall take effect one hundred and twenty days after the Secretary first takes office, or on such earlier date as the President may prescribe and publish in the Federal Register, except that any of the officers provided for in title II of this Act may be nominated and appointed, as provided in that title, at any time after the date of enactment of this Act. Title IX-XI: Department of Energy and Natural Resources Act - Presents the declaration of the Congress that the general welfare and the common defense and security require effective action to develop all forms of energy sources to meet the needs of present and future generations, to increase the productivity and self-sufficiency of the national economy and strengthen its position in regard to international trade, and to advance the goals of restoring, protecting, and enhancing environmental quality. Presents the further declaration that, among other things, it shall be the function of the Energy Research and Development Administration to exercise central responsibility for policy planning, coordination, support, and management of research and development programs respecting all forms of energy sources. Title XII: Establishment of Administration - Establishes at the seat of the Government an independent executive agency to be known as the Energy Research and Development Administration. Provides that there shall be at the head of the Administration an Administrator of Energy Research and Development who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Administration shall be administered under the supervision and direction of the Administrator, who shall be responsible for the efficient and coordinated management of the Administration. Title XIII: Transfers - Transfers to the Administrator all functions of the Atomic Energy Commission and of the Chairman and members of the Commission, except as provided in this Act. Title XIV: Definitions and Administrative Provisions - Adopts by reference and makes applicable to this Act provisions of existing law. Title XV: Savings Provisions - Provides that Title VI of part A of this Act is adopted by reference and made applicable to this part, the Administrator, and the Administration. Title XVI: Separability - Provides that if any provisions of this part, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this part, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Title XVII: Nuclear Energy Commission - Directs the Atomic Energy Commission to continue to perform the licensing and related regulatory functions of the Chariman and members of the Commission, the General Counsel, and other officers and components. Renames the Atomic Energy Commission as the Nuclear Energy Commission. Title XVIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointment - Provides that the provisions of this Act shall take effect one hundred and twenty days after the Administrator first takes office, or on such earlier date as the President may prescribe and publish in the Federal Register, except that any of the officers provided for in title XII of this Act may be nominated and appointed, as provided in that title, at any time after the date of enactment of this part. Provides that funds available to any department or agency (or any official or component thereof), any functions of which are transferred to the Administrator by this part may, with the approval of the President, be used to pay the compensation and expenses of any officer appointed pursuant to this subsection until such time as funds for that purpose are otherwise available. Title XIX: Short Title - Provides that this Act shall be known as the Energy Research and Development Act.
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973
Accounting and Auditing Act - Title I: Enforcement of Decisions and Settlements - Authorizes the Comptroller General to bring a suit for declaratory and injunctive relief when he has reasonable cause to believe that any official of the executive branch is about to expend, obligate, or authorize the expenditure or obligation of public funds in an illegal or erroneous manner. Directs the Comptroller General to institute a civil action for such relief in the District Court for the District of Columbia. Title II: Subpena Power - Authorizes the Comptroller General to sign and issue subpenas requiring the production of negotiated contract and subcontract records and records of other non-Federal persons or organizations to which he has a right of access by law or agreement. Title III: Budget, Fiscal, and Program Information for the Congress - Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) conduct a continuing program to ascertain congressional needs for budgetary, fiscal, and program information; (2) assist congressional committees in developing specifications for legislative requirements for executive branch evaluations of Federal programs and reports thereon to Congress; and (3) monitor reporting requirements of Congress and congressional committees, and recommend improvements to enhance their usefulness and to eliminate duplicative or unnecessary reporting. Title IV: Access to Records - Requires each recipient of Federal assistance pursuant to grants or contracts to keep such financial disclosure records as the head of the executive department or agency involved shall prescribe. Entitles such head and the Comptroller General, until 3 years after the completion of the project, to access for the purpose of audit and examination to any documents or reports related to the grants or contracts. Permits a civil action by the Comptroller General to obtain records sought under this title, but limits such relief to a declaratory judgment. Provides, following a final judgment, for a suspension of appropriations to the bureau, office, or unit of the pertinent department or establishment until the information is made available to the General Accounting Office. Sets forth provisions allowing either House to prohibit such spspension of appropriations by passage of a resolution. Title V: General Accounting Office Building - Permits the Comptroller General to exercise control over the General Accounting Office Building, to sublet space therein to other agencies, and to lease additional space for the use of the GAO in the District of Columbia and elsewhere. Title VI: Profits Study - Authorizes the Comptroller General to make selective studies of the profits of major Government contractors, for the purpose of comparing profits from government business with those from commercial sources and ascertaining whether proper allocation of costs are made to government business. Permits the Comptroller General to audit and inspect any books or records necessary for his calculations. Title VII: Statistical Sampling Procedures in the Examination of Vouchers - Authorizes the Comptroller General to prescribe limitations upon the amount of disbursement vouchers subject to administrative preaudit by statistical sampling techniques. Requires him to include in his reviews of accounting systems an evaluation of such procedures. Title VIII: Audit of Transportation Payments - Vests primary responsibility for audit of transportation bills and recovery of overcharges in one or more executive agencies designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget--rather than the GAO--subject to standares promulgated jointly by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Comptroller General. Directs the GAO audit to conform to the audit procedures applicable generally to Government activities. Title IX: Audit of Nonappropriated Fund Activities - Provides for audit and review by GAO of nonappropriated funds and related activities within the executive branch. Title X: Employment of Experts and Consultants - Authorizes the Comptroller General to employ 10 experts and to obtain consultant services to assist him in carrying out his duties. Title XI: Audits of Government Corporations - Changes from 1 to 3 years the frequency requirements for GAO audits of wholly owned and mixed-ownership Government corporations, and the making of reports to the Congress on such audits. Modifies audit requirements with respect to certain other Government entities. Title XII: Revision of Annual Audit Requirements - Eliminates requirements for annual GAO audits of specified revolving funds, and makes the frequency of such audits subject to the direction of the Comptroller General.
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973
Excludes employers of 50 or less employees from the requirement of paying or depositing specified employment taxes more often than once each quarter under the Internal Revenue Code. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 6302)
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973
Clean Elections Act - Title I: Federal Elections Commission - Creates a six-member independent Federal Elections Commission: 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2 members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, and 2 members appointed by the President. Specifies that the Commission shall have full legal powers. Authorizes the Commission to use the personnel and facilities of the General Accounting Office. Requires the Commission to submit its budget directly to Congress along with any recommendations it may have for legislation. Transfers specified functions of the Secretary of the Senate, the GAO and the Clerk of the House to the Commission. Requires each candidate for Federal office to have a central campaign committee through which all reports must pass. Requires the central committee to file its report with the Commission. Specifies that reports contain all contributions in excess of $100 and that cash contributions of $2,500 or more be reported within 24 hours. Requires a financial report to be filed 10 days before an election. Title II: Federal Matching Payment Entitlement Fund - Establishes on the books of the Treasury of the United States the Federal Matching Payment Entitlement Fund to remain available for expenditure without fiscal year limitation. Entitles candidates for Federal office or an official national party committee or an official congressional campaign committee to payments from the fund, during any calendar year, in an amount equal to the cmount of each contribution received by such candidate or committee not in excess of $50. Requires that the candidate or committee submit matching payment entitlement vouchers including the full name of the contributor together with the date, the exact amount of the contribution, and the complete address of the contributor. States that the Secretary of the Treasury shall make a payment from the fund to the candidate or the treasurer of the committee in the amount certified by the Commission. Sets forth the limitations on certification by the Commission. Title III: Limitations on Political Contributions - Declares a limitation on contributions, made by an individual and expenditures of not more than $2,500 in the case of a candidacy for President or Vice President or not more than $1,000 in a congressional campaign. Title IV: Tax Incentives for Contributions to Candidates for Public Office - Allows a maximum credit for a taxable year for contributions to candidates for public office of $50 ($100 for a joint return). Title V: Voter's Time - Provides for a schedule of televised political broadcasts by candidates for Federal office. Requires the television networks to make prime time available to the candidates at roles not exceeding the prevailing unit charge of the station for the same amount of program time in the same time period. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to pay fully all certified bills for Voter's Time not more than 10 days following receipt from the Registry of Election Finance.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1973
Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act - Limits to $37,500 the payments under the Agriculture Act but excludes compensation for resource adjustment or public access for recreation therefrom. Revises the criteria for determining minimum prices under marketing orders and support prices to include assuring a level of farm income adequate to maintain productive capacity sufficient to meet anticipated future needs. Provides, under the Agricultural Adjustment Act, for a hearing on proposed amendments of milk marketing orders. Makes the suspension of the butterfat support program and addition of the new price support criteria permanent. Extends the dairy product pesticide indemnity program to cover cows and to other environmental pollutants contaminating cows or milk. Authorizes the President to restrict dairy imports to persons to whom a license has been issued by the Secretary of Agriculture. Extends the wool program under the Agriculture Act for four Years. Expands the market promotion authority of the National Wool Act of 1954 to cover information on product quality, production management, and marketing improvement, and to provide for overseas promotion of U.S. mohair and goats. Extends the wheat set-aside program under the Agriculture Act for four years. Provides for a program for the 1974 through 1977 crops of wheat under which: (1) marketing certificates would not be issued to producers or, effective January 1, 1974, required to be purchased by processors; (2) if the higher of the loan level or average market price received by farmers during the first five months of the marketing year should be less than an "established" price of $2.05 per bushel adjusted for 1975 and subsequent years to reflect changes in production costs, a government payment would be made to producers on each farm equal to the difference between such higher loan or average price and such established price multiplied by the projected yield of the farm acreage allotment; (3) the Secretary could permit guar, caster beans, or other crops to be counted as wheat for the purpose of preserving the farm wheat acreage allotment; and (4) the national acreage allotment would be calculated to cover both domestic consumption and exports, but would be apportioned among States, counties, and farms in the same manner as now provided for the national domestic allotment. Permits the Secretary to make payments to assist in carrying out practices on set-aside acres for pest and erosion control and the promotion of wildlife habitat. Makes the provision requiring that the projected yield not be less than the producer's proven yield inapplicable to wheat. Provides for release without penalty of wheat stored to avoid penalty. Provides for a set-aside program for 1974 through 1977 crops of feed grains. States that if the higher of the loan level or average market price received by farmers during the first five months of the marketing year should be less than an "established" price of $1.38 per bushel adjusted for 1975 and subsequent years to reflect changes in production costs, a government payment would be made to producers on each farm equal to a calculated amount. Authorizes the Secretary to permit guar, castor beans, or other crops to be counted as feed grains for the purose of preserving the farm acreage allotment. Calculates the national acreage allotment to cover both domestic consumption and exports, but would be distributed among States, counties, and farms in essentially the same manner as now provided for the farm feed grain bases. Permits the Secretary to make payments to assist in carrying practices on set-aside acres for pest and erosion control and the promotion of wildlife habitat. Provides for a set-aside program for the 1974 through 1977 crops of cotton. Provides that if the higher of the loan level or the average spot market price during the first five months of the marketing year should be less than an "established" price of 38 cents per pound adjusted for 1975 and subsequent years to reflect changes in production costs, a government payment would be made to producers on each farm equal to the difference between such higher loan or average price and such established priced multiplied by the projected yield of the farm acreage allotment. States that in the case of farmers prevented from planting any portion of their allotments to cotton or other nonconserving crop, such payment shall not be less than one-third of such established price. Authorizes the Secretary to permit guar, castor beans, sesame, crambe, or any other crop to be counted as cotton for the purpose of preserving the the farm acreage allotment. Provides for a cotton insect pest eradication program with producers paying up to one-half the cost and receiving indemnities where special measures result in a loss of production. Provides for cooperation with Mexico in such program. Provides that no agricultural commodities shall be sold under Title I or Title III or donated under title II of this Act to North Vietnam, unless by an Act of Congress enacted subsequent to July 1, 1973. Extends the beekeeper indemnity program. Requires applications for export subsidies to specify the kind, class, and quantity of the agricultural commodity, and the regional geographic destination. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish, maintain and dispose of inventories of wheat, feed grains and soybeans to alleviate distress caused by a natural disaster. Permits the Secretary, under the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, the Great Plains Act, and the Water Bank Act, to enter into contracts with owners of land who have such control as the Secretary determines is needed on farms, ranches, and other lands covered thereby. Authorizes the Secretary to make available to owners conservation materials. Provides cost-sharing incentives to farmers when a multi-year contract is entered into on set-aside acreage. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to appoint an advisory board in each State to advise the State committee of the types of conservation measures needed to effectuate the purposes of this Act. Requires the establishment of a national advisory board to develop conservation, and wildlife management programs. Provides for a pilot forestry incentives program for nonindustrial private forest lands. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Provides for the protection of agricultural workers from pesticide chemicals. Maintains eligibility for food stamps of persons receiving public assistance under title XVI of the Social Security Act if they satisfy income and resources criteria. States that, for food stamp program purposes, the term "able-bodied adult person" shall not include any narcotic addict or alcoholic who regularly participates in any treatment or rehabilitation program. Permits food stamps to be used to purchase meals at places especially preparing meals for elderly persons. Requires, under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, grants of up to 50 percent of the cost to be made to assist rural fire departments to acquire needed equipment.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1973
Provides for the relief of Mrs. Bronson Clayton.
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1973
Provides that educational assistance afforded to eligible veterans under the Veterans' Educational Assistance Chapter shall remain available until used (presently available until 8 years after discharge). (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1973
Specifies the circumstances under which the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may pay for care and treatment rendered to veterans by private hospitals in emergencies. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 625(a))
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Provides, under the Military Selective Service Act, for reemployment of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were in the employ of a State or of a political subdivision. States that an employee of the United States Postal Service shall be considered an employee of the United States Government for purposes of this Act. (50 App. 459(b)(B))
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1973
Extends until November 1, 1978, the existing exemption of the steamboat Delta Queen from vessel laws requiring fire-retardant material to be used in the construction of large vessels. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 369(b))