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Rep. Broyhill, Joel T. [R-VA-10]

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Bill· HRH.R. 17391 (93rd)referred

A bill to grant the consent of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact to authorize the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to establish and maintain a small business procurement program under regulations prescribed by the Board of Directors without regard to creed, sex, national origin, race, or color.

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1974

Grants the consent of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to revise the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact to authorize the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to establish and maintain a small business procurement program under regulations prescribed by the Board of Directors without regard to creed, sex, national origin, race, or color. Sets bid limits under such program.

Bill· HRH.R. 16637 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a Commission on Federal Paperwork.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1974

Expresses the findings of Congress, including that Federal information reporting requirements have placed an unprecedented paperwork burden upon private citizens, recipients of Federal assistance, businesses, governmental contractors, and State and local governments. Establishes a Commission on Federal Paperwork to study procedures and practices of the Federal Government relating to information gathering, dissemination, and the management and control of information activities. Enumerates the areas to be considered by the Commission in its studies. Directs the Commission to make a final report to the Congress and the President within two years of the date of its first meeting. Sets forth the membership composition of the Commission and their compensation. Details the administrative powers of the Commission. Calls for cooperation between Federal agencies and the Commission. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16603 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for protection of franchised dealers in petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1974

Prohibits a petroleum refiner or distributor from cancelling, failing to renew, or otherwise terminating a franchise unless he furnishes notification in writing to each affected distributor or retailer by certified mail not less than ninety days prior to the date on which such franchise will be canceled, together with a statement of the reasons of such cancellation and of the remedies available. Provides that a petroleum refiner or distributor shall not cancel, fail to renew, or otherwise terminate a franchise unless the retailer or distributor whose franchise is terminated failed to comply substantially with any essential and reasonable requirement of such franchise or failed to act in good faith in carrying out the terms of such franchise. States that if a refiner or distributor engages in conduct prohibited under this Act, a retailer or distributor may maintain a suit against such refiner or distributor.

Bill· HRH.R. 16586 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for the monthly publication of a Consumer Price Index for the Elderly and provide a study with the Index, regarding cost-of-living adjustments in certain Federal programs for those at least 62 years of age.

United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1974

Requires the monthly publication of a Consumer Price Index for the Elderly and provides for studies and legislative recommendations to be made with regard to utilizing such index in determining cost-of-living adjustments authorized in Federal programs for individuals who are at least sixty-two years of age.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1343 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the halt of U.S. economic and military assistance to Turkey until all Turkish Armed Forces have been withdrawn from Cyprus.

United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all military, economic, or other assistance, all sales of defense articles and services, all sales of agricultural commodities and services, and all licenses with respect to the transportation of arms, ammunitions, and implements of war (including technical data relating thereto) to the Government of Turkey should be suspended on the date of adoption of this resolution; and (2) the provisions of this resolution should cease to apply when the President reports to the Congress that the Government of Turkey has withdrawn all of its armed forces from Cyprus.

Bill· HRH.R. 16437 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring an indirect source emission review as a part of any applicable implementation plan.

United States · United States Congress · 15 August 1974

Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring, under the Clean Air Act, an indirect source emission review as a part of any applicable implementation plan. States that any rules or regulations with respect to the requirement of such review as a part of any such plan previously promulgated by the Administrator shall be void on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16407 (93rd)referred

National Commission on Epilepsy and Its Consequences Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 August 1974

National Commission on Epilepsy and Its Consequences Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to appoint a National Commission to determine the most effective means of finding the cause and cures and treatments for epilepsy. Directs that such Commission shall develop a national plan for the control of epilepsy and its consequences. Provides for the membership of such Commission. Sets forth the duties of such Commission. Requires that it shall be a duty of the Commission to develop a comprehensive national plan for the control of epilepsy and its consequences based on the most thorough, complete, and accurate data available on the disorder. Requires the Commission to make recommendations concerning the proper roles of the Federal and State governments, and the national and local public and private agencies in research, prevention, identification and rehabilitation of persons with epilepsy. Requires the transmittal to the President and to the Congress of a final report under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16368 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the recomputation of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services who entered service before July 1, 1958, and whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect before the date of the enactment of this act.

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1974

Authorizes the recomputation of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services who entered service before July 1, 1958, and whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16068 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to require that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at all stages of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1974

Requires, under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at each stage of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

Bill· HRH.R. 15990 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Survivor Benefit Plan provided for under title 10 of the United States Code to make any surviving spouse eligible for an annuity thereunder if married to the retiree at least 1 year before the retiree's death.

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1974

Makes, under the Survivor Benefit Plan provided for Armed Forces' members' annuities plans, any surviving spouse eligible for such annuity thereunder if married to the retiree at least one year before the retiree's death (presently two years). (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1447)

Bill· HRH.R. 15929 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code so as to entitle veterans of the Mexican border period and of World War I and their widows and children to pension on the same basis as veterans of the Spanish-American War and their widows and children, respectively, and to increase pension rates.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1974

Entitles specified veterans of the Mexican border period and of World War I and their widows and children to a veterans' pension benefit on the same basis as that accorded to veterans of the Spanish American War and their widows and children, respectively. Provides for an increase in pension rates applicable to such classes of veterans.

Bill· HRH.R. 15820 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow an individual to take the deduction for penalties incurred because of the premature withdrawal of funds from time savings accounts or deposits in banks or other savings institutions whether or not the individual itemizes his deductions.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1974

Allows, under the Internal Revenue Code, an individual to take the deduction for penalties incurred because of the premature withdrawal of funds from time savings accounts or deposits in banks or other savings institutions whether or not the individual itemizes his deductions.

Law· HRH.R. 15791 (93rd)open

An Act to amend section 204(g) of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 July 1974

Repeals the provision of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act which states that when an employee in the competitive service of the United States is transferred to the government of the District, and vacates the position to which he was transferred, such position shall no longer be a position in such competitive service.

Bill· HRH.R. 15747 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exclude from gross income the amount of certain cancellations of indebtedness under student loan programs.

United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1974

Provides, under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to scholarship and fellowship grants, that no amount shall be included in gross income by reason of the discharge of the indebtedness of an individual under a student loan if such discharge was pursuant to a provision of the loan under which the indebtedness would be discharged if the individual worked for a certain period of time in certain professions or certain geographical areas or for certain classes of employers. Defines "student loan" for purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 15434 (93rd)referred

Federal Contract Indemnity Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1974

Federal Contract Indemnity Act - Provides that whenever any Federal contract is awarded to any person and such person is not required to, or does not, furnish a payment bond to the United States, each person who furnishes labor or material with respect to the execution of such contract may file a claim with the Comptroller General of the United States for the unpaid sum which such person is due under any agreement with the person to whom the contract is awarded. Directs the Comptroller General to process claims under this Act. Empowers him to issue subpenas relating to such claims. Provides that the acceptance by any claimant of any payment under this Act shall be final and conclusive on the claimant and shall constitute: (1) a complete release of any claim against the United States for the labor or material furnished with respect to the execution of the contract; and (2) an assignment to the United States of all rights of action with respect to his claim against the person with whom he had an agreement, the violation of which resulted in such claim. Prohibits any part of the amount of any payment made under this Act in excess of 10 percent from being paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim. Permits judicial review of the Comptroller General's decisions under this Act. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 15368 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to include as creditable service under the civil service retirement system certain periods of service performed in the employ of the United States by persons before becoming U.S. citizens.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1974

Permits the inclusion as creditable service under the civil service retirement system periods of service performed in the employ of thd United States by persons before becoming United States citizens. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8332(b))

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 521 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution for negotiations on the Turkish opium ban.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should (1) immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to prevent the resumption of opium production; and (2) if such negotiations prove unfruitful, exercise the authority provided by the Congress under the Foreign Assistance Act, to terminate all assistance to the Government of Turkey.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 532 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution for negotiations on the Turkish opium ban.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should (1) immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to prevent the resumption of opium production; and (2) if such negotiations prove unfruitful, exercise the authority provided by the Congress under the Foreign Assistance Act, to terminate all assistance to the Government of Turkey.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 516 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution for negotiations on the Turkish opium ban.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should (1) immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to prevent the resumption of opium production; and (2) if such negotiations prove unfruitful, exercise the authority provided by the Congress under the Foreign Assistance Act, to terminate all assistance to the Government of Turkey.

Bill· HRH.R. 15089 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 1 year (until January 1, 1976) the effective date of the prohibition against medicare coverage for items and services which are covered under Federal employee health benefits plans unless there are appropriate modifications in such plans (or in the law governing them), and to require a report from the Civil Service Commission and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on the steps being taken to effect such modification.

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974

Extends for one year (until January 1, 1976) the effective date of the prohibition against medicare coverage for items and services which are covered under Federal employee health benefits plans unless there are appropriate modifications in such plans (or in the law governing them). Requires a report from the Civil Service Commission and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on the steps being taken to effect such modifications.

Bill· HRH.R. 15041 (93rd)referred

Health Care Insurance Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1974

Health Care Insurance Act - Provides, under the Social Security Act, for medical, dental, and hospital care through a system of voluntary health insurance financed in whole for low-income groups through issuance of certificates, and in part for all other persons through allowance of tax credits. Adds to the Social Security Act a new title entitled Federal Financing of Voluntary Health Insurance. Provides that, for the purpose of providing assistance on behalf of the individuals and their dependents whose income and resources are insufficient to meet the costs of necessary medical, dental, and hospital services, there is established a program of hospital, dental, and medical benefits for any eligible beneficiary and his dependents through the issuance of health insurance certificates, in full payment of allowable premium on a qualified health care insurance policy of his choice. Assets that health insurance certificates of entitlement will be redeemable by the carrier by payment from the Federal Health Insurance Redemption Fund. Includes as eligible beneficiaries under this title any husband and wife both under age 65 and living together and any unmarried person under age 65 who is not a dependent beneficiary. Defines a dependent beneficiary as any child of an eligible beneficiary receiving more than 50 percent of his support from the eligible beneficiary, which child is under 21, or if a student, under age 23. Provides that every individual who is an eligible beneficiary whose income results in no individual income tax liability during his base year, whose dependent beneficiaries have no such liability for their taxable years which end during his base year, and who is not eligible to receive military medical care, shall be eligible to receive a health insurance certificate of entitlement. Asserts that such certificates shall be applicable in full payment of allowable premiums for a qualified health care insurance policy or plan. Requires that such policy or plan shall provide protection for the eligible beneficiary and his dependent beneficiaries for a 12-month period beginning during his benefit year against the expenses of health care, including catastrophic expenses of illness. Allows tax credits for health care insurance. Asserts that every individual who is an eligible beneficiary who has not elected, where eligible, to receive benefits under the provisions for fully-paid health care insurance for the low-income group and who is not eligible to receive military medical care, shall be allowed at his election a credit against his income tax liabliity for his taxable year which ends during his base year; or a health insurance certificate of entitlement acceptable by a qualified carrier in payment toward a premium, under a qualified health care insurance policy. Specifies the amount of the tax credit or the value to be assigned to the health insurance certificate on the basis of allowable premiums. Provides that a health insurance certificate of entitlement means a certificate issued by the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare upon application to him by an eligible beneficiary to apply toward payment of premium on a qualified health care insurance policy or plan. Specifies that a qualified health care insurance policy or plan shall be a contractual agreement specifying benefits under a program offered by a qualified carrier which has been registered by a State Agency and which provides basic institutional and medical coverage and catastrophic expense coverage. Declares that each such qualified health care insurance policy or plan shall be noncancellable and guaranteed renewable so long as the carrier continues to offer to the public one or more qualified health care insurance policies or plans, shall provide protection against the expense of health care without regard to any pre-existing conditions, and shall provide for payment under this title of usual and customary charges for services covered under the policy or plan. Stipulates what cost shall be included under basic coverage and under catastrophic expense coverage. Establishes deductibles for each of the two types of coverage. Creates a Health Insurance Advisory Board which shall consist of eleven persons including the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Directs that the remaining members, not otherwise in the employ of the Government, shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointment in the competitive service. Asserts that the Secretary of HEW shall serve as Chairman. Provides that the members shall be selected from the persons who are specifically qualified to serve on such Board by virtue of their education, training, or experience. Provides that the Health Insurance Advisory Board shall perform such functions as: (1) prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act; (2) establish minimum Federal standards for the use of State insurance departments in determining whether an insurance company and plan are qualified under this Act; (3) in consultation with carriers, providers of services, and consumers, plan and develop programs whose purposes are to provide for maintaining the quality of medical care; and (4) review the effectiveness of the tax credit program and file an annual report. Grants the States the power to decide which carriers are qualified. Forbids any Federal officer or employee to exercise any supervision or control over the practice of mediciene or dentistry or the manner in which medical or dental services are provided, or over the selection, tenure, or compensation of any officer or employee or any institution, agency, or person providing health services; or to exercise any supervision or control over the administration or operation of any such institution, agency, or person. Creates in the Treasury a trust fund to be known as the Federal Health Insurance Redemption Fund to consist in part of an amount equal to the aggregate amount of premiums paid under this title through the redemption of health insurance certificates.

Bill· HRH.R. 14837 (93rd)referred

Small Business Tax Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974

Small Business Tax Relief Act - Allows an investment tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code to small businesses for depreciable property on which construction begins after April 1, 1974, or which is acquired after such time, equal to 10 percent of the qualified investment (the applicable precentage of the basis of each new such property and cost of each used such property placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year) up to $20,000 and 7 percent of such investment in excess of $20,000. Increases the additional first-year depreciation allowance under the Internal Revenue Code for a small business from 20 to 25 percent. Increases the cost allowance of such property on which such deduction is based from $10,000 to $15,000. Prescribes a formula for computing the last-in-first-out (LIFO) inventory adjustment for small businesses whose closing inventory is less than $200,000 and who do not use the LIFO inventory methods described in the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Allows small businesses a carryover for 10 years of a net operating loss.

Bill· HRH.R. 14835 (93rd)referred

A bill to grant the consent of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia, to amend the Washington Metropolitan Area transit regulation compact to permit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to eliminate any requirement of additional authentication of manual signature of bonds guaranteed by the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974

Grants the consent of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact to permit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to provide for the execution and authentication of bonds by the manual, lithographed, or printed facsimile signature of members of the board, and by additional authentication by a trustee or fiscal agent appointed by the board, except that one of such signatures shall be manual.

Bill· HRH.R. 14836 (93rd)referred

A bill to grant the consent of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Metropolitan Area transit regulation compact to authorize the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to establish and maintain a Metro Transit Police force, to authorize the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to enter into mutual aid agreements with the various jurisdictions within the transit zone.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974

Grants the consent of Congress for the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact to authorize the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to establish and maintain a Metro Transit Police force. Authorizes the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to enter into mutual aid agreements with the various jurisdictions within the Transit Zone.

Bill· HRH.R. 14800 (93rd)referred

Election Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974

Election Reform Act - Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the Government of the United States, a commission to be known as the Federal Election Commission. Provides that the Commission shall be composed of the Comptroller General, who shall serve without the right to vote, and seven members who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Commission to, at the close of each fiscal year, report to the Congress and to the President concerning the action it has taken; the names, salaries, and duties of all individuals in its employ and the money it has disbursed; and to make such further reports on the matters within its jurisdiction and such recommendations for further legislation as may appear desirable. Grants the Commission the power: (1) to require, by special or general orders, any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe; (2) to administer oaths; (3) to require by subpena the attendence and testimony of witnesses and the production of all documentary evidence relating to the execution of its duties; (4) in any proceeding or investigation to order testimony to be taken by deposition before any person who is designated by the Commission and has the power to administer oaths and, in such instances, to compel testimony and the production of evidence in the same manner as authorized under this Act; (5) to pay witnesses the same fees and mileage as are paid in like circumstances in the courts of the United States; and (6) to request that the United States Justice Department initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any civil action on behalf of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act. Provides for judicial procedures to obtain compliance with orders issued by the Commission. Provides that no person shall be subject to civil liability to any person (other than the Commission or the United States) for disclosing information at the request of the Commission. Provides that whenever the Commission submits any budget estimate or request to the President or the Office of Management and Budget, it shall concurrently transmit a copy of the estimate or request to the Congress. Provides that whenever the Commission submits any legislative recommendations, or testimony, or comments on legislation to the President or the Office of Management and Budget, it shall concurrently transmit a copy thereof to the Congress. Provides that each individual who is a candidate for Federal office (other than the office of Vice President of the United States) shall designate to the Commission a political committee to serve as the election committee of such individual. Provides that no political committee may be designated as the election committee of more than one candidate. Requires that no political committee other than the election committee of a candidate designated under this Act may receive contributions to such candidate or make expenditures on behalf of such candidate. Requires that any expenditure in excess of $100 by any such election committee shall be approved in writing by the candidate who designated such committee or by the chairman or treasurer of such committee. Requires that each political party shall designate to the Commission not more than one national committee, one Senate campaign committee, one House of Representatives campaign committee, one State committee for each State, and one congressional committee for each congressional district. Provides that violation of any provision of this Act is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment of not more than one year, or both. Provides that violation of any provision of this Act with knowledge or reason to know that the action committed or omitted is a violation of this title is punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000, imprisonment for not more than five years or both. Sets forth reporting requirements under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Requires that each treasurer of a political committee designated by a political party under such Act shall file a report with the Commission with respect to any transfer of funds by such committee to any candidate or to any other political committee. Sets limitations on contributions for campaigns covered by this Act. Provides that no person, other than an individual or any committee designated under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, may make contributions to any one candidate or to any one political committee, with respect to any election which, in the aggregate, exceed $6,000. Provides that no individual may make contributions to any one candidate for Federal office or to any one political committee, with respect to any election which, in the aggregate, exceeds $1,000. Provides that no individual may make contributions to all candidates for Federal office or to all political committees designated under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, with respect to any election which, in the aggregate, exceed $25,000. Provides that no candidate or political committee may accept any contribution from any nonresident alien. States that for purposes of this Act, contributions made to or for the benefit of any candidate nonimated by a political party for election to the office of Vice President of the United States shall be considered to be contributions made to or for the benefit of the candidate of such party for election to the office of President of the United States. Provides that violation of any of these provisions is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Provides that a violation of such provision with knowledge or reason to know that the action committed is a violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Sets limitations on expenditures by candidates under the provisions of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate to conduct a complete audit and examination of the income tax returns of any individual who (at the time he files such return) holds the office of President of the United States, Vice President of the United States, Senator, Representative, Resident Commissioner, or Delegate. Requires the audit and examination required by this Act be completed no later than July 15 of the year following the taxable year for which the return involved is filed. Provides that the Secretary or his delegate shall prepare a report with respect to any income discovered by any such audit and examination which is not income from the Federal Government. Provides that the report shall be transmitted to: (1) if the return involved is that of the President or the Vice President, to each House of the Congress; (2) if the return involved is that of a Member of the Senate, to the Select Committee on Standards and Conduct of the Senate; or (3) if the return involved is that of a Member of the House of Representatives, to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives. Provides for a simultaneous poll closing time in elections covered under this Act. Makes national election day a national public holiday. Provides that the polling places in each of the States shall be open for at least twelve hours. Sets the Federal election day as the first Wednesday next after the first Monday in November in 1976, and every second year thereafter.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1013 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution to restore posthumously full rights of citizenship to General R. E. Lee.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974

Provides that in accordance with the United States Constitution, the legal disabilities placed upon General Lee as a result of his service as General of the Army of Northern Virginia are removed, and that General R. E. Lee is posthumously restored to the full rights of citizenship, effective June 13, 1865.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 996 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution designating the premises occupied by the Chief of Naval Operations as the official residence of the Vice President, effective upon the termination of service of the incumbent Chief of Naval Operations.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1974

Designates the premises occupied by the Chief of Naval Operations as the official residence of the Vice President, effective upon the termination of service of the incumbent Chief of Naval Operations. Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to provide for the care, maintenance, repair, improvement, alteration, and furnishing of the official residence and grounds. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the foregoing purposes. Expresses the sense of Congress that living accommodations, generally equivalent to those available to the highest ranking officer on active duty in each of the other military services, should be provided for the Chief of Naval Operations. Repeals the Federal law authorizing the planning, design, construction, furnishing, and maintenance of an official residence for the Vice President of the United States.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 979 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution granting consent of the Congress that the State of Maryland, the State of Delaware, and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and other States, negotiate and enter into a compact providing for joint participation in the more efficient use of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1974

Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress that the State of Maryland, the State of Delaware, and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and other States, negotiate and enter into a compact providing for joint participation in the more efficient use of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

Bill· HRH.R. 14081 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize recomputation at age 60 of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1974

Provides for the recomputation of military retirement benefits. Provides that a member or former member of a uniformed service: (1) who is sixty years of age or older, and is retired for reasons other than physical disability, whose disability is finally determined to be of a permanent nature and less than 30 percent under the disability rating system, and is entitled to retired pay computed under the rates of basic pay in effect before January 1, 1972; or (2) who is entitled to retired pay for physical disability, whose disability was finally determined to be of permanent nature and at least 30 percent under the schedule of rating disabilities, and whose retired pay is computed under rates of basic pay in effect after October 11, 1949 and before January 1, 1972, is entitled to have that pay recomputed upon the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1972.

Bill· HRH.R. 14022 (93rd)referred

Bicentennial Advanced Technology Transportation System Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1974

Bicentennial Advanced Technology Transportation System Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make a comprehensive study of a high-speed ground transportation system between Washington, District of Columbia, and Annapolis, Maryland, and a high-speed marine vessel transportation system between the Baltimore-Annapolis area in Maryland and the Yorktown-Williamsburg-Norfolk area in Virginia. Authorizes the construction of such system if such study demonstrates their feasibility. Authorizes appropriations of $300,000 for carrying out the purpose of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 13970 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the act relating to retirement annuities for teachers in the District of Columbia to increase the annuity payable to retired teachers.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1974

States that the annuity payable to retired teachers in the District of Columbia or to a surviving child shall not be less than the smallest primary insurance amount authorized by the Social Security Act, or, in the case of surviving children, three times such primary insurance amount divided by the number of surviving children entitled to an annuity, whichever is the lesser. Increases the annuity payable from the teachers retirement and annuity fund to a former teacher, if based on a separation prior to October 20, 1969, by $240; or, if payable to the spouse of a teacher or annuitant, by $132.

Bill· HRH.R. 13969 (93rd)referred

A bill to require licensed undertakers in the District of Columbia to furnish financial statements when funeral arrangements are made.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1974

Requires licensed undertakers in the District of Columbia to furnish financial statements when funeral arrangements are made and prior to payment, therefor. Specifies the elements to comprise such financial statement. Provides that any undertaker found in violation of this Act shall be fined not more than $300, and, in addition, may have his undertaker's license suspended or revoked.