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Bill· HRH.R. 7619 (93rd)referred

Federal Employee Freedom of Choice Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973

Federal Employees Freedom of Choice Act - Specifies that each employee of the Federal Government shall have the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join and assist a labor organization or to refrain from any such activity, and shall be protected in the exercise of this right.

Bill· HRH.R. 7539 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to authorize the transmission, without cost to the sender, of letter mail containing any Federal tax return, statement, or other information required of the sender under the provisions of chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954;.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973

Authorizes the transmission, without cost to the sender, of letter mail containing any Federal tax return, statement, or other information required of the sender under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Provides appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3406)

Bill· HRH.R. 6903 (93rd)referred

National Catastrophic Disaster Insurance Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1973

National Catastrophic Disaster Insurance Act - Establishes a program of Federal insurance against catastrophic natural disasters and other such disasters utilizing the private insurance industry, particularly risk-sharing pools of insurance companies, while preserving State regulation. Establishes, within the office of the Federal Insurance Administrator in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the position of Assistant Insurance Administrator for Disaster Insurance, who shall head an office of Federal Disaster Insurance. Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) impose and collect an insurance premium surcharge which may not exceed 5 percent and may vary on a statewide regional, country wide basis, or any combination of these; (2) determine and prescribe the terms, conditions, and limitations of the catastrophic disaster insurance program as provided under this Act; (3) purchase reinsurance to the extent deemed appropriate and available; (4) make such disbursements from a special fund established in the U.S. Treasury for operations under this Act in order to reimburse insurance companies in full for claims paid by them for covered losses under the Act's program and for other operating expenses incurred by such companies under the program; and (5) make other disbursements and take other actions necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act. Extends as mandatory the coverage of castatrophic disasters in each property insurance policy now in effect or hereafter issued, other than motor vehicle insurance policies. Establishes in U.S. Treasury a fund to be used by the Secretary for operating and capital expenses under this Act. Forbids coverage of new catastrophic disaster insurance where in violation of State or local laws or where the Secretary determines an area to be of special catastrohpic disaster risk. Prohibits the duplications of benefits where loss is covered by a valid claim paid under catastrophic disaster insurance under this Act. Provides for the termination of the Act's program no later than June 30, 1975 if catastrophic disaster insurance equal or increased coverage is provided by private insurance companies.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 186 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution to collect overdue debts.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1973

Makes it the sense of Congress that it shall be the policy of the United States to require repayment of the longstanding debts which are delinquent in nature. Makes it the sense of Congress that the Department of the Treasury submit to the Congress within ninety days of passage of this resolution a list and report on the extent of such indebtedness on the part of foreign nations. Declares that it is the sense of Congress that the Department of the Treasury, through the appropriate departments and agencies, should, immediately after the filing of this report, begin consultations with foreign governments involved for the purpose of making arrangements for the prompt repayment of those longstanding debts which are delinquent.

Bill· HRH.R. 6769 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment of pension of $125 per month to World War I veterans, subject to a $2,400 and $3,600 annual income limitation; to provide that retirement income such as social security shall not be counted as income; to provide that such pension shall be increased by 10 percent where the veteran served overseas during World War I; and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1973

Provides for the payment of a pension of $125 per month to World War I veterans, subject to a $2,400 and $3,600 annual income limitation on unmarried and married veterans, respectively. Provides that retirement income shall not be counted as income for the purpose of such limitation. States that such pension shall be increased by 10 percent where the veteran served overseas during World War I.

Bill· HRH.R. 6509 (93rd)referred

Rehabilitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1973

Rehabilitation Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to provide a statutory basis for the Rehabilitation Service Administration; to establish within the Department of Health, Education and Welfare an Office for the Handicapped, and to authorize specified programs. Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Rehabilitation Services Administration which shall be administered by a Commissioner. Provides that the Commissioner shall carry out and administer all programs and direct the performance of all services for which authority is provided to the Secretary of H.E.W. under titles I through III of this Act. Creates within such administration a Division of Research, Training and Evaluation which shall be responsible for carrying out programs and projects under title III of this Act. Authorizes the inclusion of appropriations under this Act in appropriations for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which they are available for obligation. Provides that where funds are provided for a single project by more than one Federal agency to an agency or organization assisted under this Act, the Federal agency principally involved may be designated to act for all in administering such funds. Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Title I: Vocational Rehabilitation Services - States it to be the purpose of this title to authorize grants to assist States to meet the current and future needs of handicapped individuals, so that such individuals may prepare for and engage in gainful employment to the extent of their capabilities. Authorizes to be appropriated $660,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $700,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $710,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for the purpose of making grants to States to assist them in meeting the costs of vocational rehabilitation services. Authorizes to be appropriated $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, for the purpose of making grants to States and public and nonprofit agencies to assist them in meeting the costs of projects to initiate or expand services to handicapped individuals. Sets forth the requirements of State plans to be submitted and approved for participation in programs under this title. Authorizes judicial review in United States district courts of decisions by the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration affecting State plans. Provides that the Commissioner shall insure that the individualized written rehabilitation program required in a State plan in the case of each handicapped individual shall be developed jointly by the vocational rehabilitation counselor or coordinator and the handicapped individual. Defines vocational rehabilitation services provided under this Act as any goods or services necessary to render a handicapped individual employable, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) evaluation of rehabilitation potential; (2) counseling, guidance, referral, and placement services for handicapped invididuals; (3) vocational and other training services for handicapped individuals; (4) physical and mental restoration services; (5) maintenance, not exceeding the estimated cost of subsistence, during rehabilitation; (6) interpreter services for the deaf, and reader services for the blind; (7) recruitment and training services for handicapped individuals; (8) rehabilitation teaching services and orientation and mobility services for the blind; (9) occupational licenses, tools, equipment, and initial stocks and supplies; (10) transportation in connection with the rendering of any vocational rehabilitation services; and (11) telecommunications, sensory, and other technological aids and devices. Provides a formula for the allotment and payment of funds to States for providing rehabilitation services under this title. Directs the Commissioner to pay to a State or, at the option of the State, to a public or nonprofit organization or agency a portion of the cost of planning, preparing for, and initiating special programs under the State plan to expand vocational rehabilitation services. Title II: Special Federal Responsibilities - Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants and contracts for fiscal years 1974-76 to assist in meeting the costs of construction of public or nonprofit rehabilitation facilities, initial staffing, and planning assistance. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to States and public or nonprofit organizations and agencies to pay up to 90 percent of the cost of projects for providing vocational training services to handicapped individuals, especially those with the most severe handicaps, in public or nonprofit rehabilitation facilities. Authorizes to be appropriated for such grants and contracts $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1976. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to States and public or non-profit agencies and organizations for paying part of the cost of special projects and demonstrations: (1) for establishing facilities and providing services which hold promise of expanding or otherwise improving rehabilitation services to handicapped individuals, especially those with the most severe handicaps; and (2) for applying new types or patterns of service or devices. Provides that the Commissioner may make contracts or jointly finance cooperative arrangements with employers and organizations for the establishment of projects designed to prepare handicapped individuals for gainful and suitable employment in the competitive labor market under which such handicapped individuals are provided training and employment in a realistic work setting and such other services as may be necessary for such individuals to continue to engage in such employment. Authorizes the Commissioner to provide technical assistance to rehabilitation facilities, and for the purpose of removal of architectural and transportation barriers, to any public or nonprofit agency, institution, organization or facility. Provides for a special study by the Secretary of the needs of severely handicapped persons who would otherwise be ineligible for services under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to establish national centers for spinal cord injuries. Establishes in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare a National Advisory Council on Rehabilitation of Handicapped Individuals consisting of twenty members appointed by the Commissioner. Provides that the council shall: (1) provide policy advice and consultation on the planning, conduct, and review of programs authorized under this Act; (2) review the administration and operation of vocational rehabilitation programs under this Act, make recommendations with respect thereto, and make annual reports to the Secretary and the Commissioner for transmittal to the Congress; (3) advise the Secretary and the Commissioner with respect to the conduct of independent evaluations of programs carried out under this Act; and (4) provide such other advisory services as the Secretary and Commissioner may request. Sets forth requirements for applications for assistance for construction projects under this title. Title III: Research and Training - Provides that the commissioner may make grants to, and contracts with, State public and nonprofit organizations to pay part of the cost of research projects which bear directly on the provision of services under this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to pay all or part of the cost of specialized activities including the establishment and support of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers and Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers. Authorizes the Secretary to pay part of the cost of projects for training, traineeships, and related activities designed to assist in increasing the numbers of personnel trained in providing vocational and comprehensive rehabilitation services. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purpose of this title. Title IV: Administration and Program and Project Evaluation - Sets forth the functions of the Commissioner in carrying out his duties under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct studies, investigations and evaluations of programs authorized by this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall measure and evaluate the impact of all programs authorized by this Act in order to determine their effectiveness in achieving stated goals. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report on such determination and review to the appropriate committees of the Congress. Authorizes appropriations to conduct such program and project evaluations. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the President and to the Congress on the activities carried out under this Act. Provides for a study of the role of sheltered workshops in the rehabilitation and employment of handicapped individuals. Title V: Office for the Handicapped - Establishes an Office for the Handicapped within the Office of the Secretary in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Provides that the Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall serve as a Special Assistant to the Secretary. Sets forth the functions of the Office. Authorizes to be appropriated for the purposes of this title such sums as necessary. Title VI: Miscellaneous - Provides for the repeal of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Establishes an Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to investigate problems of handicapped persons in the areas of architecture and transportation, and to make legislative recommendations to the President and the Congress. Requires any contract in excess of $2500 entered into by any Federal department or agency for the procurement of personal property and nonpersonal services (including construction) for the United States to contain a provision requiring that, in employing persons to carry out such contract, the party contracting with the United States shall take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals. States that no otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Bill· HRH.R. 6241 (93rd)referred

Constitutional Oath Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1973

Constitutional Oath Support Act - Establishes procedures under the subversive Activities Control Act of 1950 to insure that the oath or affirmation to support the Constitution, required of Federal employees, is taken in good faith. States that only such persons are employed by the Government of the United States as are disposed to protect and defend the Constitution to the best of their ability against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Establishes a program in the executive branch of the Government to insure that no civilian employee shall be employed or retained employment by the Government if there is a reasonable doubt that such person will in good faith support the Constitution. Authorizes the President to institute measures and to prescribe regulations necessary to establish and maintain such program. Requires that appointments of civilian employees in the executive branch of the Government shall be subject to investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or by persons qualified for such duties by reason of study, training or experience with respect to concepts of ideological subversion, and the origin and history of communist and other subversive organizations, their indoctrination techniques and practices, their propaganda, agitation and conflict doctrines. Authorizes the President to consider relevant to determination of an individual's eligibility for Federal employment the holding of past or present membership in or association with organizations or groups which advocate or urge the necessity of unlawful use of force or violence. Requires all applicants for employment in the executive branch to complete a questionnaire to determine if the applicant is without mental reservations loyal to the Constitution, and an additional questionnaire with respect to past or present membership in or association with, specifically named organizations relevant to the applicant's age group. Establishes a Federal Employee Security and Appeals Commission, composed of five commissioners appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires that the commissioners be knowledgeable by reason of study, training, or experience in concepts of ideological subversion, and on the origin and history of subversive organizations, their indoctrination techniques and practices, their propaganda, agitation and conflict doctrines. Requires that the commissioners engage in no other business, vocation, or employment. Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the performance of its functions and duties. Authorizes the Commission to hold hearings, administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence at any place in the United States. Authorizes any member of the Commission or any designated examiner to sign and issue subpoenas requiring attendance of witnesses and production of documentary evidence at any designated place of hearings in the United States. Provides that any district court of the United States may issue orders requiring persons to appear and give evidence. Provides that failures to obey such orders may be punished by such courts as a contempt thereof. Defines as criminal any misbehavior by any person in the presence of the Commission, any member thereof, or any examiner designated thereby. Requires the U.S. attorney to bring before a grand jury all instances of such misbehavior and establishes the following penalties for such misbehavior fine of not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than one year. Provides for judicial review by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia by a party aggrieved by any order entered by the Commission, and allows review by the Supreme Court upon certiorari. Forbids any court to grant a stay of the operation or effect of the determination of the Commission from which appeal is taken or review sought. Provides for separability of provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6043 (93rd)referred

Food Supplement Amendment

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973

Food Supplement Amendment - Defines the term "food supplement" for purposes of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to mean food for special dietary uses, and defines the meaning of "special dietary uses" as particular uses of food for man which meets specified requirements. Provides that in administering such Act the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare: (1) shall not limit the potency, number, combination, amount, or variety of any synthetic or natural vitamin, mineral, substance, or ingredient of any food supplement unless such article is intrinsically injurious to health in the recommended dosage; and (2) shall not require a warning label on any food supplement unless such article is intrinsically injurious to health in the recommended dosage.

Law· HRH.R. 5773 (93rd)open

An Act to establish the Canaveral National Seashore in the State of Florida, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1973

Provides for the establishment of the Spessard L. Holland National Seashore in Florida for public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment of the scenic, historic, and scientific values of shoreline lands and waters. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire any lands and waters within the boundaries of the seashore at the fair market value of the property at the date of acquisition. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5487 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Communication Act of 1934 to establish orderly procedures for the consideration of applications for renewal of broadcast licenses.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1973

Provides that no license granted for the operation of a broadcasting station under the Communications Act of 1934 shall be for a longer term than five years. Provides for renewal of such license where the Federal Communications Commission finds that the public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served. Provides that an applicant for renewal who is legally, financially and technically qualified shall be awarded the license if such applicant shows that its broadcast service during the preceding license period has reflected a good-faith effort to serve the needs and interests of its area as represented in its immediately preceding and pending license renewal application and if it has not demonstrated a callous disregard for law or the Commission's regulations.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 296 (93rd)referred

Resolution on U.S. oceans policy at the Law of the Sea Conference.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1973

Declares that the House of Representatives endorses the following objectives, envisioned in the President's Ocean Policy statement of May 23, 1970, and which are now being pursued by the United States delegation to the Seabed Committee preparing for the Law of the Sea Conference: (1) protection of the freedoms of the high seas, beyond a twelve-mile territorial sea, for navigation, communication, and scientific research, including unimpeded transit through international straits; (2) recognition of the following international community rights: (a) protection from ocean pollution, (b) assurance of the integrity of investments, (c) substantial sharing of revenues derived from exploitation of the seabeds particularly for the benefit of developing countries, (d) compulsory settlement of disputes, and (e) protection of other reasonable uses of the oceans beyond the territorial sea including any economic intermediate zone (if agreed upon); (3) an effective International Seabed Authority to regulate orderly and just development of the mineral resources of the deep seabed as the common heritage of mankind, protecting the interests of both developing and developed countries; and (4) conservation and protection of living resources with fisheries regulated for maximum sustainable yield, with coastal zone management of coastal and anadromous species and international management of such migratory species as tuna. Declares that the House commends the United States delegation to the Seabed Committee preparing for the Law of the Sea Conference for its excellent work, and encourages the delegation to continue to work diligently for early agreement on an ocean treaty embodying the goals stated in this resolution.

Bill· HRH.R. 5039 (93rd)referred

Health Care Insurance Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973

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. Asserts that health insurance certificiates 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 liability 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 costs 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 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 medicine 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. 4502 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, by imposing a tax on the transfer of explosives to persons who may lawfully possess them and to prohibit possession of explosives by certain persons.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Imposes a tax on the transfer of explosives to persons who may lawfully possess them equal to one percent of the fair market value of the explosive at the time of transfer. Requires that importers, manufacturers, and dealers in explosives shall register annually with the Secretary of Treasury. Provides that the Secretary shall approve, as a registered transferee of explosives, any person, provided that: (1) such person regularly uses explosives in his trade or business or for scientific or educational purposes; and (2) such use is lawful in the jurisdiction in which the use occurs. Prohibits transfers to unregistered persons. Provides that no person who: (1) is under indictment for, or has been convicted in any court, of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (2) is a fugitive from justice; (3) has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; or (4) is not a citizen of the United States, may receive or possess any explosives. Provides that importers, manufacturers, and dealers shall keep such records as prescribed by the Secretary. Provides for a fine of not more than $10,000, and/or imprisonment of not more than 10 years for violations of this Act. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 5901-5907; 5911, 5921; 5922)

Bill· HRH.R. 4498 (93rd)referred

Human Investment Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Human Investment Act - Allows an income tax credit for employee training expenses equal to 10 percent of the employee training expenses which does not exceed $25,000 plus fifty percent of the liability for the tax which exceeds $25,000. Defines employee training expenses as wages and salaries of apprentices, employees enrolled in on-the-job training programs, and employees who are participating in certain cooperative educational programs. Excludes from gross income the various tuition course fees, and home study course fees under an employee training program paid on behalf of a taxpayer for the taxable year.

Bill· HRH.R. 4501 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, to allow a credit against income tax to individuals for certain expenses incurred in providing higher education.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Allows, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, a credit against the individual income tax for expenses paid by the taxpayer for the higher education of any individual, including the taxpayer. Excludes scholarships and fellowship grants, and educational assistance benefits paid by the Veterans' Administration, from such expenses paid for education purposes under this Act. Limits the eligibility for tax credit. Provides that the credit allowed to the taxpayer during the taxable year shall not exceed an amount equal to the sum of: (1) 100 percent of so much of the education expenses as does not exceed $200; (2) 75 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500; and (3) 25 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1500. Reduces the credit allowable under this Act by an amount equal to 1 percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income under the code exceeds $25,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 4494 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the penalties for the unlawful transportation of narcotic drugs, and to make it unlawful to solicit the assistance of or use a person under the age of 18 in the unlawful trafficking of any such drug.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Increases, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, the penalties for the unlawful transportation of narcotic drugs to a 10-year minimum imprisonment term. Makes it unlawful to solicit the assistance of or use a person under the age of 18 in the unlawful trafficking of any such drug.

Bill· HRH.R. 4490 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide that travel allowances paid to veterans traveling to and from Veterans' Administration facilities shall in no event be less than those paid to employees of the Federal Government traveling on official business.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Provides that travel allowances paid to veterans traveling to and from Veterans' Administration facilities shall in no event be less than those paid to employees of the Federal Government traveling on official business. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 111(a))

Bill· HRH.R. 4489 (93rd)referred

A bill to permit the release of certain veterans from liability to the United States arising out of loans made, guaranteed, or insured under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Permits the release of veterans from liability to the United States arising out of loans on residential property made, guaranteed, or insured by the Veterans Administration if the veteran conveys the property to a transferee who assumes full liability but defaults on such loan. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1817(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 4482 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide increased annuities under the civil service retirement program.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Provides that the annuity of each person who, on the effective date of this Act, is receiving or is entitled to receive an annuity from the civil service retirement and disability fund shall be increased by: (1) $26 per month if now less than $200 per month; (2) 13 percent if now at least $200 but less than $300 per month; (3) 9 percent if now at least $300 but less than $400 per month; (4) 7 percent if now at least $400 but less than $500 per month; or (5) 5 percent if now at least $500 per month. Provides that the annuity of a survivor of a retired employee or Member of Congress who received an increase under this Act shall be increased in accordance with the amounts set forth above.

Bill· HRH.R. 4481 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for the appointment of additional U.S. district judges.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Authorizes the President to appoint, by and with the consent of the Senate, two additional district judges for the southern district of Florida, one additional district judge for the northern district of Indiana, one additional district judge for the southern district of Indiana, one additional district judge for the western district of Missouri, and one additional district judge for the northern district of Texas.

Bill· HRH.R. 4478 (93rd)referred

Student Antiviolence Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Student Antiviolence Act - Makes it a crime to deny any person the benefits of any educational program or activity where such program or activity is receiving Federal financial assistance and authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief. Provides that any person who violates this Act through the use or threatened use of a firearm or destructive device shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both.

Bill· HRH.R. 4477 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide a system for the redress of law enforcement officers' grievances, and to establish a law enforcement officers' bill of rights in each of the several States, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Provides that, beginning one year after enactment of this Act, no law enforcement grants under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 will be made to State and local governments unless these units of government have instituted a law enforcement officer's grievance system and have enacted into law a "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights" which will cover all law enforcement officers in the States. Declares that this Bill of Rights shall provide law enforcement officers statutory protection for certain rights enjoyed by other citizens. Requires the bill of rights to provide, at a minimum, the following: (1) law enforcement officers shall not be prohibited from engaging in political activity, except when on duty or acting in an official capacity; (2) when an officer is subject to an investigation that could lead to disciplinary action or criminal charges: (a) the investigation shall be conducted at a reasonable hour, preferably while the officer is on duty, (b) the investigation shall occur at the office of the investigating officer or at the precinct where the incident occurred, (c) there shall be one interrogator asking all questions to the officer and the names of all investigating officers shall be known by him, (d) the officer shall know the nature of the investigation and the names of complainants, (e) all civilian complaints must be duly sworn to before an official authorized to administer oaths, (f) interrogating sessions shall be of reasonable length, (g) the officer under investigation shall not be subject to abuse or threats, (h) all interrogations shall be recorded, (i) if the officer is to be placed under arrest, he shall be fully informed of his rights before interrogation, and (j) the officer shall have a right to counsel who shall be present during any interrogations dealing with the officer's continued fitness for law enforcement service; (3) citizen review boards having porportionate police representation; (r) law enforcement officers shall have recourse to civil actions for damages suffered or for abridgement of their civil rights arising out of the performance of official duties; (5) financial disclosures shall not be required unless obtained under legal procedures or there is evidence of a conflict of interests; (6) notice of and reasons for all disciplinary action is required; and (7) no officer shall be disciplined or discriminated against in any way by reason of his exercise of these rights. Establishes in each State and unit of local government a law enforcement officers grievance commission composed of an equal number of governmental representatives, law enforcement officers, and members of the general public which shall have the authority to receive, investigate, and determine complaints and grievances arising from claimed infringement of rights of any law enforcement officer. Allows employee organizations to act on the officer's behalf, at his request, regarding any complaint before the commission. Permits certified employee organizations to initiate actions on behalf of their members. Provides that, in addition to this grievance procedure, law enforcement officers may institute a civil action for redress of the grievances.

Bill· HRH.R. 4474 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to establish certain requirements with respect to air traffic controllers.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Establishes, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, the following requirements with respect to the performance of air traffic controllers functions: (1) a certified air traffic controller's functions shall be carried out only by a certified air traffic controller, or by a rated air traffic controller under the direct and singular supervision of a certified air traffic controller; (2) rated air traffic controller's functions shall be carried out only by a certified air traffic controller or a rated air traffic controller; (3) a student air traffic controller may perform the functions of air traffic control only if such functions are performed under the direct and singular supervision of a rated air traffic controller or a certified air traffic controller; (4) no air traffic controller shall be required to carry out management of administrative functions with limited exceptions; and (5) the Secretary of Transportation shall designate within 90 days following the enactment of this Act such persons who are certified air traffic controllers, rated air traffic controllers, and student air traffic controllers. Requires every certified or rated air traffic controller to be checked not less than once every six months for proficiency in his duties by a Board of Proficiency Check Controllers. Directs the Secretary to establish one or more Boards of Proficiency Check Controllers made up of certified air traffic controllers who shall serve on the Board not less than six months nor more than eighteen months to carry out the certification and rating requirements of this Act. Directs the Secretary to ration the air traffic control workload through a formula of controller complement and area specialization in proportion to situation of air traffic complexity and geographical proximity. Directs the Secretary to seek a level of balance in air traffic congestion through distribution of air traffic facilities. Encourages an air traffic controller to participate in at least 4 hours per month in flight familiarization training. Requires air traffic controllers to participate in a training program once each year that shall include at least five days of familiarization with another air traffic control facility. Sets forth the rate of basic compensation of certified air traffic controllers. Provides that hours of work in excess of 40 hours shall be paid at overtime rates. Provides that, in any eight-hour work period, no air traffic controller shall be required to perform the regular duties of such a controller for more than six hours. Provides for a schedule of sick leave and retirement for air traffic controllers.

Bill· HRH.R. 4473 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to authorize design standards for schoolbuses, to require certain standards be established for schoolbuses, to require the investigation of certain schoolbus accidents, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Provides that the Secretary of Transportation, under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, shall establish appropriate Federal motor vehicle safety standards for schoolbuses and schoolbus equipment. Provides that the Secretary shall procure experimental, prototype, and other schoolbuses for research and testing of safety standards. Requires the manufacturers or distributors of schoolbuses to certify that each such schoolbus was individually inspected and test driven for the purpose of determining its conformity to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Provides that the Secretary shall make rules and regulations governing notification, reporting and investigating of each accident involving a schoolbus which results in death to any person.

Bill· HRH.R. 4470 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Interstate Commerce Act to provide increased fines for violation of the motor carrier safety regulations, to extend the application of civil penalties to all violations of the motor carrier safety regulations, to permit suspension or revocation of operating rights for violation of safety regulations, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Provides that any person who knowingly commits an act in violation of any motor carrier safety requirement, rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the Secretary of Transportation under the Interstate Commerce Act (Part II) relating to qualifications and maximum hours of service employees and safety of operation and equipment shall be fined not less than $250 nor more $1,000 for the first offense and not less than $500 nor more than $2,000 for any subsequent offense. Provides that each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense. Extends the application of such penalties to all violations of the motor carrier safety regulations (including violations by motor carriers, private carriers and carriers of migrant workers by motor vehicle). Provides that the Secretary of Transportation may, without notice, order for a period of up to sixty days any common, contract, or private carrier to cease and desist from operating motor vehicles in interstate commerce where he, for good cause, finds that the carrier's operations will create an unreasonable risk of accident, injury, or death to persons or damage to property. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 322)

Bill· HRH.R. 4466 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 620 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to suspend, in whole or in part, economic and military assistance and certain sales to any country which fails to take appropriate steps to prevent narcotic drugs, produced or processed, in whole or in part, in such country from entering the United States unlawfully, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Provides, under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, for the suspension in whole or in part, of economic and military assistance and specific sales to any country which fails to take appropriate steps to prevent narcotic drugs produced or processed, in whole or in part, in such country from entering the United States unlawfully. Requires the President to keep the Congress fully and currently informed with respect to any action taken by him under this Act, and prohibits his waiver of the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 4465 (93rd)referred

Program Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Program Information Act - Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Excludes from this Act any activities related to the collection and evaluation of national security information. Directs the President to transmit to Congress a catalog of Federal assistance programs designed to aid persons in determining whether particular assistance or support might be available to them and to transmit a report concerning the measures being taken to simplify and consolidate the various application forms the different Federal assistance programs. Provides for the revision of the catalog monthly and directs the Superintendent of Documents to make it available to the public. Provides that to facilitate performance of this Act, the Bureau of the Budget may acquire data processing equipment and retain needed personnel.

Bill· HRH.R. 4462 (93rd)referred

Nondiscriminatory Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Nondiscriminatory Education Act - Asserts that the right of elementary and secondary education students to attend their neighborhood schools shall not be abridged by any Federal authority based upon the race, creed, color, religion, or national origin of the student. Provides that each local nondiscriminatory system shall have the right to determine their own attendance zones without interference from Federal authority as long as they are reasonably drawn to serve the needs of the community and no effort is made by drawing such attendance zones to force a student to attend a particular school because of his race, creed, religion, or national origin. Makes the following acts illegal: (1) the operation of any school system receiving public support other than a nondiscriminatory-school system; (2) the forced closing of any school for the purpose of forcing any student or group of students into a different school for the purpose of altering the racial or ethnic makeup of the student body; (3) the pairing of schools; and (4) forcing a child to leave his neighborhood school to attend another more distant because of his race, color, creed, religion, or national origin. States that any person who violates the provisions of the Act shall be subject to imprisonment for not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000, or both.

Bill· HRH.R. 4495 (93rd)referred

A bill to extend to all unmarried individuals the full tax benefits of income splitting now enjoyed by married individuals filing joint returns.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Extends to all unmarried individuals the same tax treatment of income splitting now utilized by married individuals filing joint returns under the Internal Revenue Code. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe and publish tables reflecting the amendments made by this Act which shall apply in lieu of the tables set forth in the Internal Revenue Code with respect to wages paid on or after the first day of the first month which begins more than 20 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 4461 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of Labor to recognize the difference in hazards to employees between the heavy construction industry and the light residential construction industry.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Requires the Secretary of Labor, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, to recognize the difference in hazards to employees between the heavy construction industry and the light residential construction industry in promulgating health and safety standards. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 655)

Bill· HRH.R. 4479 (93rd)referred

A bill to make any alien who becomes a public charge within 24 months of his arrival in the United States subject to deportation, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973

Provides that in the case of any alien admitted to the United States for permanent residence, who is excludable because he is likely to become a public charge, the Attorney General shall require a citizen sponsor to execute an affidavit of support of such alien. States that any alien admitted to the United States who at any time within twenty-four months after being so admitted becomes a public charge as defined by this Act shall be subject to immediate deportation. Sets forth criteria to be considered by the Attorney General in exercising his discretion to deport an alien under this Act. (Adds 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(41); 1183(b); 1251(g))