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Bill· HRH.R. 6389 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase to $7,500 the amount of outside earnings which (subject to further increases under the automatic adjustment provisions) is permitted each year without any deductions from benefits thereunder.

United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1975

Increases to $7,500 the amount of outside earnings which (subject to further increases under the automatic adjustment provisions) is permitted each year without any deductions from benefits under the Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program of the Social Security Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6080 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that corporations, labor organizations, and certain Government contractors which make unlawful political contributions shall be fined in an amount equal to the amount of such contributions.

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1975

Provides that corporations, labor organizations, and specified Government contractors which make unlawful political contributions shall be fined in an amount equal to the amount of such contributions. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 610)

Bill· HRH.R. 5882 (94th)referred

Limousine Limitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1975

Limousine Limitation Act - Prohibits government agencies from purchasing, hiring, leasing, operating or maintaining limousines in Federal Government motor pools, or employing the services of chauffeurs. States that government agencies may not maintain motor vehicles for transporting elected or appointed government officers and employees between their home and place of employment, with specified necessary exceptions. Exempts the President, the Vice President, the head of each executive department, the Chief Justice of the United States, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority whips of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the United States Representative to the United Nations from the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5684 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction from gross income for social agency, legal, and related expenses incurred in connection with the adoption of a child by the taxpayer.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1975

Allows a deduction from gross income under the Internal Revenue code of up to $1250 ($625 in the case of a married individual filing separately) for social agency, legal, and related expenses incurred in connection with the adoption of a child by the taxpayer.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 378 (94th)referred

Resolution establishing a select committee to study the problem of U.S. servicemen missing in action in Southeast Asia.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1975

Creates a select committee in the House of Representatives with authority to conduct a full and complete investigation of the problem of United States servicemen missing in action or known to be dead whose bodies have not been recovered, as a result of military operations in North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Provides that such investigation shall include an examination of the need for additional international inspection teams to determine whether there are servicemen still held as prisoner of war. Authorizes the Committee to hold hearings, issue subpenas, and maintain a staff as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this resolution. Directs the committee to report to the House the results of its investigation no later than one year after adoption of this resolution. Provides that the committee's authority shall expire 30 days after the filing of such report. Directs that the expenses of the select committee shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives upon vouchers signed by the Chairman.

Bill· HRH.R. 5469 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 154 to restrict the authority for inspection of tax returns and the disclosures of information contained therein.

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1975

Prohibits, except as provided in this Act, the inspection of tax returns and the disclosure of information contained in such returns. Authorizes the inspection of returns by or disclosure to (1) the taxpayer or his representative; (2) employees of the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice solely for purposes of enforcement of the tax laws; (3) State agencies charged with administration of the tax laws only for that purpose; (4) the President of the United States in the performance of his official duties; and (5) the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation for statistical purposes only. Increases the criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure or receipt of information under this Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 344 (94th)referred

Resolution directing the House Commission on Information and Facilities to provide for radio and television coverage of proceedings in the House Chamber during the first session of the 94th Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1975

Directs the House Commission on Information and Facilities to provide for radio and television coverage of the proceedings in the House Chamber. Calls upon the Commission to provide for monitors to receive the television coverage to be located in such offices of the Capitol and the House and Senate office buildings as the Commission, after consultation with the Speaker of the House, considers desirable. States that the Commission shall initially provide for transmission of the audio portion of the coverage to offices of Members and officers of the House and Senate. Directs the Commission to provide a daily written summary of the proceedings of the House and other information pertaining to legislative activity. Requires that the Commission make available to the public and commercial broadcasting stations radio and television coverage of the proceedings in the House Chamber, videotapes of such coverage, and recordings of the audio portion of such coverage subject to requirements specifies under this Act. Specifies that such requirements do not include limitations or restrictions on the selection of materials for broadcast use. Authorizes the Commission to employ such persons and enter into such contracts as shall be necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution. Provides that expenses of the Commission shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House. Directs the Commission, as soon as possible after the conclusion of the first session of the Ninety-fourth Congress, to report to the House on activities carried out under this resolution.

Bill· HRH.R. 4758 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for additional sentences for commission of a felony with use of a firearm.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975

Provides for a sentence of not less than five nor more than fifteen years for the commission of a felony with a firearm in addition to the sentence imposed for the commission of the felony. Provides for an additional sentence of from ten to thirty years for the commission of any subsequent felony with a firearm.

Bill· HRH.R. 4165 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase to $3,600 the amount of outside earnings which (subject to further increases under the automatic adjustment provisions) is permitted an individual each year without any deductions from benefits thereunder.

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1975

Increases to $3,600 the amount of outside earnings which is permitted an individual each year without any deductions from benefits under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 3156 (94th)referred

Hobbs Act Amendment

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1975

Hobbs Act Amendment - Provides that anyone who interferes with commerce by damaging to the extent of $2,000 or more any property of a person where business is conducted or property is maintained shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than twenty years or both. Defines the term "extortion" to mean the obtaining of property from another, with his consent, induced by use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right notwithstanding that the same acts or conduct may also be a violation of State or local law and notwithstanding that the actual or threatened force, violence, or fear was used in the course of a legitimate labor dispute or in the pursuit of legitimate union or labor ends or objectives. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 1951)

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 127 (94th)referred

Resolution in support of continued undiluted U. S. sovereignty and jurisdiction over the U. S. owned Canal Zone of the Isthmus of Panama.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1975

Declares it to be the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal and zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; (2) that there be no relinquishment or surrender of any presently vested United States sovereign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible, except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and (3) that there be no recession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States-owned property, tangible or intangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

Bill· HRH.R. 17382 (93rd)failed

American Folklife Preservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1974

American Folklife Preservation Act - Creates an American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress. Provides that the Center shall be subject to the supervision and direction of a board of trustees. Provides that such board shall be composed of four members appointed by the President, eight members appointed by the Librarian of Congress, the Librarian of Congress, the Director of the Center, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Authorizes the Center to establish and implement a program of contracts, grants, and scholarships to preserve, protect, revitalize and disseminate American folklife tradition and arts. Provides that no payment shall be made pursuant to this Act to carry out any research or training over a period in excess of two years. States that such research or training may be extended to a period not to exceed five years with the concurrence of at least two-thirds of the members of the board. Provides that no former employee of the Federal Government shall be eligible to receive any grant or other assistance under this Act in the two-year period following the termination of such employment. Requires the Center to submit to the Library of Congress, for inclusion in its annual report to the Congress, an annual report of its operations under this Act. Authorizes specified appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16551 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a Commission on Federal Paperwork.

United States · United States Congress · 22 August 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. 16526 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 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. 15419 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to authorize a feasibility study for the establishment of certain bicycle trails.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1974

Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Transporation to jointly conduct studies to determine the feasibility and desirability of establishing national scenic bicycle trails along United States Highways number 1, 30 and 101. Directs that these studies be submitted to the President and Congress including recommendations as to such actions which should be taken with respect to the establishment of such trails.

Bill· HRH.R. 15307 (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 · 11 June 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. 15214 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 214 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a deduction for dependent care expenses for married taxpayers who are employed part time, or who are students, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974

Provides under the Internal Revenue Code, a tax deduction for dependent care expenses for married taxpayers who are employed part time, or who are students. Sets limits on such deductions Prohibits a reduction in such deduction (for dependent and household care services necessary for gainful employment) by the amount of income or payments received by an incapacitated spouse or dependent. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 214).

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1160 (93rd)referred

Resolution providing for the consideration of House Resolution 988.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974

Provides that immediately upon the adoption of this resolution the House shall resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 988), a resolution to reform the structure, jurisdiction, and procedures of the committees of the House of Representatives by amending rules X and XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the resolution and shall continue not to exceed three hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Select Committee on Committees, the resolution shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Stipulates that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the resolution for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the resolution to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1020 (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 · 16 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. 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.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1105 (93rd)referred

Resolution to urge expeditious action on fiscal and budgetary reform measures.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the conferees now reviewing the Congressional Budget Act expedite reporting out a strong bill which will mandate an overall spending limit as well as provide the necessary committee structure, staff, and resources by which Congress may review and control expenditures and thereby control inflation.

Bill· HRH.R. 14717 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase to $7,500 the amount of outside earnings which (subject to further increases under the automatic adjustment provisions) is permitted each year without any deductions from benefits thereunder.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1974

Increases to $7,500 the amount of outside earnings which (subject to further increases under the automatic adjustment provisions) is permitted each year without any deductions from benefits under title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1097 (93rd)referred

Resolution amending rule XIII of the Rules of the House to require reports accompanying each bill or joint resolution of a public character (except revenue measures) reported by a committee to contain estimates of the costs, to both public and nonpublic sectors, of carrying out the measure reported.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1974

Requires reports accompanying each bill or joint resolution in the House of Representatives of a public character (except revenue measures) reported by a committee to contain estimates of the costs, to both public and nonpublic sectors, of carrying out the measure reported.

Bill· HRH.R. 14538 (93rd)referred

A bill to improve the coordination of Federal reporting services.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1974

Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to establish within the General Accounting Office a unit to review tax forms, instructions, and other such use documents prepared by the Internal Revenue Service and to make recommendations with respect to the simplification, scope, and use of such forms. Sets forth procedures for the revision of Federal tax forms. Makes various technical and conforming amendments.

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. 13208 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 18 United States Code to provide in certain circumstances the death penalty for kidnapping, and to establish a rebuttable presumption with respect to certain unexplained disappearances.

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1974

Establishes as the penalty for kidnapping a term of imprisonment not less than ten years without opportunity for suspension of sentence, probation, or parole. Requires the death penalty where the victim is not returned physically unharmed. Provides that the unexplained disappearance of any person for more than 24 hours, if there is any evidence of a kidnap, shall create a rebuttable presumption that such person has been transported in interstate or foreign commerce. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 1201)

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 878 (93rd)referred

Resolution declaring the sense of the House with respect to a prohibition of extension of credit by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1974

Makes it the sense of the House that, during the period pending consideration and action by the Senate upon the bill H.R. 10710, as introduced in the first session of the Congress, cited as the "Trade Reform Act of 1973" and as amended and passed by the House, no loan, guarantee, insurance, or credit shall be extended by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to any nonmarket economy country (other than any such country whose products are eligible for column 1 tariff treatment on the date of the enactment of this resolution), and no such country shall participate in any program of the Government of the United States which extends credits or credit guarantees or investment guarantees, directly or indirectly.

Bill· HRH.R. 12286 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for appropriate access by the Congress to information required in connection with proceedings relating to the impeachment of the President or the Vice President.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1974

Provides for access by any committee of the House of Representatives assigned jurisdiction to conduct an impeachment investigation to any information or evidence, required in connection with proceedings relating to the impeachment of the President or the Vice President or any officer of the United States, including attorneys for the Government responsible for the conduct of proceedings against persons charged with offenses against the United States.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 846 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution authorizing increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve for national defense purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Authorizes increased production of petroleum from the Elk Hills Naval Petroleum Reserve at a rate to help insure that the needs of national defense are met, but not to exceed the maximum efficient rate in accordance with sound engineering and economic principles. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to dispose of the production herein authorized by means of sales effected by competitive bid. Provides that full and equal opportunity for acquisition of the oil shall be accorded to all interested companies, including major and independent oil refineries alike. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Account. States that funds in the Account shall be available for the expenses of: (1) production, including preparation for production, as authorized by this resolution and as may hereafter be authorized; (2) all capital costs necessary for facilities both within and outside the reserve incident to production and delivery of crude petroleum; and (3) exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 833 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the attendance of Senators and Representatives at sessions of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 27 November 1973

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that if, at the end of any regular session of the Congress, an individual holding the office of Senator or Representative fails to be recorded in person on 60 percent of the yea-and-nay roll call votes taken during such session, such office shall become vacant, and the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House shall notify the executive authority of the State from which such individual was elected of the vacancy. States that absence during roll call votes due to hospitalization due to illness or accident shall not be taken into account in determining the percent of votes such Representative or Senator has failed to record in person.

Bill· HRH.R. 11555 (93rd)referred

A bill to define the powers and duties and to place restriction upon the grounds for the removal of the Special Prosecutor appointed by the Acting Attorney General of the United States on November 5, 1973 and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 November 1973

States that the Special Prosecutor appointed by the Acting Attorney General as successor to the Prosecutor shall be and hereby is made subject to removal only by the Attorney General for gross impropriety, gross miscondut, gross dereliction of duty, or for physical inability to discharge the powers and duties of his office, but for no other cause. Provides that the Attorney General shall give 30 days notice in writing to the Congress of his intention to remove the Special Prosecutor, setting forth in detail the reasons for such removal. Provides that the Special Prosecutor shall be, and hereby is, charged with the duty and clothed with the full and complete authority to investigate, to prepare, to conduct, and to prosecute any criminal offense arising out of or connected with the unauthorized entry into Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate in 1972, arising out of or connected with the Presidential election of 1972, allegations of offenses involving the President, members of the White House staff, or Presidential appointees, except allegations of offenses the Special Prosecutor waives to the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice by letter to the Attorney General setting forth his reasons for such waiver, any and all other matters heretofore referred-pursuant to regulations of the Attorney General-to the former Special Prosecutor, and such new matters which the Special Prosecutor consents to have assigned to him by the Attorney General. Requires that all materials, tapes, documents, files, work in process, information, and all other property of whatever kind and description relevant to his duties and possessed by the former Special Prosecutor or his Staff shall be delivered into the possession of the new Special Prosecutor. States that the Special Prosecutor shall have full authority to undertake any action he deems necessary and proper for the performance of his duties under this Act. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11467 (93rd)referred

A bill to define the powers and duties and to place restrictions upon the grounds for removal of the Special Prosecutor appointed by the Acting Attorney General of the United States on November 5, 1973, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1973

States that the Special Prosecutor appointed by the Acting Attorney General of the United States on the 5th day of November 1973 is hereby made subject to removal only by the Attorney General (or, if there be none, by the Acting Attorney General) for gross impropriety, gross misconduct, gross dereliction of duty, or for physical inability to discharge the powers and duties of his office, but for no other cause, or by the Congress pursuant to article II, section 4, of the Constitution. Requires the Attorney General to give thirty days notice in writing to the Congress of his intention to remove the Special Prosecutor, setting forth in detail the reasons for such removal. States that all materials, tapes, documents, files, work in process, information, and all other property of whatever kind and description relevant to the duties enumerated in this Act, tangible or intangible, collected by, developed by, or in the possession of the former Special Prosecutor or his staff established pursuant to regulation by the Attorney General (28 C.F.R. 0.37, rescinded October 24, 1973), shall be delivered into the possession of the Special Prosecutor appointed under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11421 (93rd)referred

Federal Election Campaign Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1973

Federal Election Campaign Act - Prescribes formula for determing how much candidates for Federal elective office may spend in elections for all purposes, for communication media, and for broadcast media. Requires expenditures in excess of $100 on behalf of Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates to be approved by a representative of the party national committee. States that no authorized committee may accept contributions from other than individuals or political party organizations. Sets a $25,000 limit which such contributions may not exceed for a Presidential election and $5,000 for other Federal offices. Limits cash contributions to $100. Requires that contributions go only to the authorized committee of a candidate. Describes the purposes for which contributions may be expended. Requires reports from the authorized committees on their finances to be made to the Federal Election Commission. Establishes the Federal Election Commission as an independent establishment of the executive branch, which may require reports and testimony from persons, to initiate civil actions, and to present evidence of violations of this Act to a grand jury and to prosecute such violations. Prohibits election primaries before August 1 of any election year.

Bill· HRH.R. 11369 (93rd)referred

A bill to define the powers and duties and to place restrictions upon the grounds for removal of the Special Prosecutor appointed by the Acting Attorney General of the United States on November 5, 1973.

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1973

States that the Special Prosecutor appointed by the Acting Attorney General of the United States on the 5th day of November 1973, is hereby made subject to removal only by the Attorney General (or, if there be none, by the Acting Attorney General) for gross impropriety, gross misconduct, gross dereliction of duty, or for physical inability to discharge the powers and duties of his office, but for no other cause, or by the Congress pursuant to article II, section 4, of the Constitution. Requires the Attorney General to give thirty days' notice in writing to the Congress of his intention to remove the Special Prosecutor, setting forth in detail the reasons for such removal. States that all materials, tapes, documents, files, work in process, information, and all other property of whatever kind and description relevant to the duties enumerated in this Act, tangible or intangible, collected by, developed by, or in the possession of the former Special Prosecutor or his staff established pursuant to regulation by the Attorney General (28 C.F.R. 0.37, rescinded October 24, 1973), shall be delivered into the possession of the Special Prosecutor appointed under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11388 (93rd)referred

Community Mental Health Centers Extension Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1973

Community Mental Health Centers Extension Act - Declares the finding of Congress that community care is the most effective and humane form of care for the majority of mentally ill and retarded individuals. States that it is the Federal Government's responsibility to insure the expansion of the community mental health center concept. Authorizes appropriations for grants for facilities of public and nonprofit community mental health centers. Provides for grants for specified portions of the costs of operation of such centers, under the Community Mental Health Centers Act. States that where an application for a grant is made, the applicant must provide specified assurances, including that specialized services will be provided for the mental health of children and of the elderly. Sets forth requirements for an applicant providing programs for alcoholism and drug abuse. Limits the amount of appropriations which may be used for the evaluation of programs under this Act. Distinguishes, for purposes of granting assistance, between community mental health centers serving poverty areas and those not serving poverty areas. Provides for grants to community mental health centers for consultation and education services. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary for funding such grants . States that no individual, especially alcoholics, narcotic addicts and other persons with drug dependence problems, shall be made the subject of any research carried out with funds provided by specified portions of this Act unless such individual explicitly agrees to become a subject of such research. Repeals specified provisions of the Community Mental Health Centers Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11263 (93rd)referred

A bill to define the powers and duties and to place restrictions upon the grounds for removal of the Special Prosecutor appointed by the Acting Attorney General of the United States on November 5, 1973, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1973

Provides that the Special Prosecutor shall be and is hereby made subject to removal only by: (1) the Attorney General for gross impropriety, gross misconduct, gross dereliction of duty, or for physical inability to discharge the powers and duties of his office, but for no other cause, or (2) the Congress pursuant to article II, section 4, of the Constitution. Requires the Attorney General to give thirty days' notice in writing to the Congress of his intention to remove the Special Prosecutor, setting forth in detail the reasons for such removal. Provides that upon the request of the Special Prosecutor the head of any Federal department or agency shall: (1) detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of such agency; and (2) provide any relevant information or materials, to the Special Prosecutor to assist him in carrying out his duties under this Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 570 (93rd)referred

Resolution directing the Committee on the Judiciary to conduct an investigation into certain charges against Spiro T. Agnew.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1973

Directs the Committee on the Judiciary, acting through a select subcommittee of nine members appointed by the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, to conduct a full and complete investigation of charges of impeachable offenses alleged to have been committed by Spiro T. Agnew. Directs the Committee on the Judiciary to report to the House the results of the investigation required to be conducted under this resolution, together with any recommendation, no later than three months after the date of the adoption of this resolution.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 741 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution providing for a congressional investigation into the status of those American men missing, captured, or dead in Southeast Asia, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1973

Directs the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House and the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate to thoroughly investigate the negotiations to obtain release of prisoners of war in Southeast Asia, all information concerning the missing in action and dead, the noncooperation of North Vietnam and its allies concerning the Vietnam agreement and the joint communique in Paris in April, and the possibility of obtaining information in the future concerning the missing, captured, or dead in the Vietnam conflict. Directs the committees to report the results to their respective Houses and make recommendations to the appropriate branches of Government concerning the best way to resolve the impasse in the negotiations. Prohibits, in the interim, aid to North Vietnam or any other government supported by insurgent Communist forces in Southeast Asia, until the conflict concerning the missing, captured, or dead in the Vietnam conflict is resolved to the satisfaction of Congress. Requires that inquiries shall be made of all nations in the vicinity of Vietnam concerning any Americans being held in any nation as a result of the Vietnam conflict.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 291 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the missing in action in Southeast Asia.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1973

Expresses the sense of Congress that it shall be the policy of the United States that the Government of the United States shall cease forthwith all consideration of aid, trade, diplomatic recognition, or any other form of communication, travel, or accomodation with the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam or the Viet Cong until such time as agreements relating to facilitating the location and care of graves of the dead, exhumation, and repatriation of the remains have been complied with to the fullest extent.

Bill· HRH.R. 9994 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44, 45) to provide that under certain circumstances exclusive territorial arrangements shall not be deemed unlawful.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973

Provides that nothing contained in the Federal Trade Commission Act, or in any of the antitrust Acts, shall render unlawful the inclusion and enforcement in any trademark licensing contract or agreement, pursuant to which the licensee engages in the distribution or sale of a trademarked private label food product, of provisions granting the licensee the sole and exclusive right to distribute or sell such product in a defined geographic area or limiting the licensee, directly or indirectly, to the distribution or sale of such product only for ultimate resale to consumers within a defined geographic area. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall apply only if in such defined geographic area: (1) such product is in substantial and effective competition with products of the same general class distributed or sold by others; (2) the licensee is in substantial and effective competition with vendors of other products of the same general class; and (3) the licensor retains control over the nature and quality of such product in accordance with the provisions of the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended. Defines, for the purposes of this Act, the term "trademarked". Provides that private label food product means a food product that is both: (1) sold under a trademark owned by an organization that licenses such product for sale exclusively by either; (a) food wholesalers or food retailers who cooperatively own and control such organization; or (b) food wholesalers for resale to retail food stores that do business under a common trademark name owned by such organization; and (2) produced and packaged to specifications determined solely by the organization that owns the trademark.