Bill· HRH.R. 17669 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1974
Provides that all insurance on vessels paid construction-differential subsidy or operating-differential subsidy under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 shall be placed with marine insurance companies authorized to write marine insurance under the laws of the United States, or any State, territory, district or possession.
Bill· HRH.R. 17472 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1974
Coal Research Laboratory and Energy Research Fellowship Act - Title I: University Coal Research Laboratories - Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation, after consultation with the National Academy of Engineering, to designate five institutions of higher education at which university coal research laboratories will be established and operated. States that, in making designations under this Act, the Director shall consider the following criteria: (1) the institution of higher education shall be located in a State with abundant coal reserves; (2) the institution of higher education shall have experience in coal research, expertise in several areas of coal research, and currently active, outstanding programs in coal research; and (3) the institution of higher education has the capacity to establish and operate the coal laboratories to be assisted under this title. Provides that not more than one coal laboratory established pursuant to this title shall be located in a single State. Specifies information to be included in applications by institutions of higher education desiring to be designated under this title. Authorizes the Director to make grants to any designated institution of higher education to pay the Federal share of the cost of establishing and maintaining a coal laboratory. States that no institution of higher education may receive more than $4,000,000 for the construction of its coal research laboratory, including initially installed fixed equipment, nor may it receive more than $1,500,000 for initially installed movable equipment, nor may it receive more than $500,000 for new program startup expenses. Provides that no institution of higher education may receive more than $1,500,000 per year from the Federal Government for operating expenses. Establishes an Advisory Council on Coal Research. Stipulates that the Advisory Council shall advise the Director with respect to the general administration of this title, and furnish such additional advice as he may request. Authorizes appropriations of not to exceed $30,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 (including the cost of construction, equipment, and startup expenses) and $7,500,000 beginning with the fiscal year 1976 and for each fiscal year thereafter through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980, to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Energy Resource Graduate Fellowships - Authorizes the Director to award under the provisions of this title not to exceed one thousand five hundred fellowships for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. States that fellowships shall be awarded under the provisions of this title for graduate study and research in those areas of applied science and engineering that are related to the production, conservation, and utilization of fuels and energy. Provides that fellowships shall be awarded to students in programs leading to master's degrees. States that such fellowships may be awarded for graduate study and research at any institution of higher education, library, archive, or any other research center approved by the Director after consultation with the Commissoner of Education. Provides that recipients of fellowships under this title shall be: (1) persons who have been accepted by an institution of higher education for graduate study leading to an advanced degree or for a professional degree; and (2) persons who plan a career in the field of energy resources, production, or utilization. States that each person awarded a fellowship under this title shall receive a stipend of $4,000 for each academic year of study, and an additional amount of $500 for each such calendar year of study shall be paid to such person on account of each of his dependents. Authorizes appropriations of $11,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 683 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1974
Provides that the transcript of the proceedings in the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of September 24, 1974, incident to the presentation of a portrait of the Honorable Leonor K. Sullivan to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries be printed as a House document with illustrations and suitable binding. Provides that in addition to the usual number, there shall be printed 1500 copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Bill· HRH.R. 17381 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1974
Bill of Rights Procedures Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to prohibit any interception of communication, other than electronic surveillance, surreptitious entry, mail opening, or the inspection of and procuring of the records of telephone, bank, credit, medical, or other business or private transactions, of any individual without a court order issued upon probable cause that a crime has been or is about to be committed, supported by oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. Provides that whoever, being an officer, agent, or employee of the United States or any department or agency thereof willfully: (1) searches any private dwelling used and occupied as a dwelling without a warrant directing such search or maliciously and without reasonable cause searches any other building or property without a search warrant; (2) procures or inspects the records of telephone calls, bank, credit, medical, or other business or private transactions of any individual without a search warrant or the consent of the individual; (3) opens any foreign or domestic mail not directed to him without a search warrant directing such opening or without the consent of the sender or addressee of such mail; or (4) intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept any wire or oral communication except as authorized by law; shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Requires that within 30 days after the date of an order authorizing or approving the interception of a wire or oral communication (or each extension thereof) entered under authority of law, or the denial of an order approving an interception, the person seeking such order shall report to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives: (1) the fact that an order or extension was applied for; (2) the kind of order or extension applied for; (3) the fact that the order or extension was granted as applied for, was modified, or was denied; (4) the period of interceptions authorized by the order, and the number and duration of any extensions of the order; (5) the names of all parties to the intercepted communications; (6) the offense specified in the order or application; (7) the identity of the investigative or law enforcement officer and agency making the application and the person authorizing the application to be made; (8) a copy of the court order authorizing, approving, or denying such interception; and (9) the nature of the facilities from which or the place where communications were intercepted. Specifies that reports be made within 90 days after the date of an order approving the interception of a wire or oral communication on the disposition of all records of any such interception and the identity of and action taken by all individuals who had access to any such interception. Sets forth reporting requirements in the case of warrants issued authorizing the opening of mail.
Bill· HRH.R. 17330 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1974
Removes the provisions of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 which make flood insurance coverage and community participation in the national flood insurance program prerequisites for approval of any financial assistance in a flood hazard area.
Bill· HRH.R. 17260 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1974
Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dogfights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dogfights if any one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 48)
Bill· HRH.R. 16732 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1974
Provides that nothing in the National Traffic and Motor Safety Act, or regulations pursuant thereto, shall require any motor vehicle to be equipped with any starter interlock system, or any buzzer, light, or other warning system, associated with seatbelts or upper torso restraints, or any similar system requiring the use of such belts or restraints in order to start or operate the vehicle or producing a buzzing, light, or other warning signal if such belts or restraints are not used. Requires standards to be promulgated by the Secretary within sixty days of enactment of this Act to require that such a starter interlock system, and such a warning sytem, be made available with any new motor vehicles at the option of the purchaser.
Bill· HRH.R. 16733 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1974
Permits the transportation, mailing, and broadcasting of advertising, information and materials concerning lotteries authorized by law and conducted by a State, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 1307; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1953, 39 U.S.C. 3005)
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1376 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1974
Authorizes the printing of the proceedings in the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries incident to the unveiling of the portrait of the Honorable Leonor K. Sullivan. Provides that in addition to the usual number, there shall be printed 1500 copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Bill· HRH.R. 16593 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1974
Directs the Veterans Administration to treat the Nicaraguan campaign (August 27, 1926 to January 2, 1933) as a period of war for the purposes of providing benefits and pensions to veterans of such campaign and to their wives and children.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 625 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1974
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Federal Communications Commission take immediate steps to prevent the telecast of the death leap of Evel Knievel in order to preserve the safety and lives of certain impressionable youth of America.
Bill· HRH.R. 16445 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 August 1974
National Huntington's Disease Control Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to establish a national program for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of, and research in, Huntington's disease. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for projects for the establishment and operation of Huntington's disease screening, treatment, and counseling programs. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for each each of the next two fiscal years for such grants. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for research in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Huntington's disease. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 and for each of the next two fiscal years for use for such grants. Directs the Secretary to carry out a program to develop information and educational materials relating to Huntington's disease and to disseminate such information and materials to persons providing health care and to the public in general. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for each of the next two fiscal years to carry out this information program. Sets forth the requirements for applications for grants under this Act and the administration of such grants. Directs the Secretary to establish a program within the Public Health Service to provide for voluntary Huntington's disease screening, counseling, and treatment.
Bill· HRH.R. 16293 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, the Architect of the Capitol, and the Librarian of Congress (with respect to the employees of the United States Botanic Garden) to enter into agreements with Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia for the withholding of State or District of Columbia income tax in the case of each Member and employee who is subject to such income tax and who voluntarily agrees to such withholding. States that such agreement shall be subject to review by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 577 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1974
Declares that all foreign troops currently involved in Cyprus be withdrawn immediately so that the United Nations may be permitted to restore peace to the island and the Cypriot people guaranteed the right to determine their own destiny.
Bill· HRH.R. 16093 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1974
Federal Aid Highway Act - Authorizes appropriations for the construction of specified highways in the United States. Sets forth regulations governing the erection and maintenance along the Interstate and primary highway systems of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices which are more than six hundred and sixty feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way, located outside of cities and villages, visible from the main traveled way of the system, and erected with the purpose of their message being read from such main traveled way. States that such signs shall be limited to: (1) directional and official signs and notices, which signs and notices may include, but not be limited to, signs and notices pertaining to information in the specific interest of the traveling public, such as, but not limited to, signs and notices pertaining to rest stops, camping grounds, food services, gas and automotive services, and lodging, and shall include signs and notices pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions, which are required or authorized by law, which shall conform to national standards hereby authorized to be promulgated by the Secretary hereunder, which standards shall contain provisions concerning lighting, size, number, and spacing of signs, and such other requirements as may be appropriate to implement this section; (2) signs, displays, and devices advertising the sale or lease of property upon which they are located; and (3) signs, displays, and devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located. Specifies that the Secretary of Transportation, during the implementation of State laws enacted to comply with the Federal-Aid Highway Act, shall encourage and assist the States to develop sign controls and programs which will assure that necessary directional information about facilities providing goods and services in the interest of the traveling public will continue to be available to motorists. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States for projects for the construction, reconstruction, and improvement of any off-system road (including, but not limited to, the replacement of bridges, the elimination of high hazard locations, and roadside obstacles.) Sets forth the formula to be followed by the Secretary in alloting the sums authorized to be appropriated among the various States. Directs the Secretary to carry out various specified demonstration projects. Authorizes the Secretary to construct or reconstruct access highways to public recreation areas on lakes in order to accommodate present and projected traffic density.
Bill· HRH.R. 15972 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1974
Provides a subsistence allowance for members of the Coast Guard officer candidate program.
Bill· HRH.R. 15524 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1974
Comprehensive Right to Privacy Act - Requires that any organization of Federal, State, or local government maintaining an information system that includes personal information shall: (1) collect, maintain, use, and disseminate only personal information necessary to accomplish a proper purpose of the organization; (2) collect information to the greatest extent possible from the data subject directly; (3) maintain information in the system with accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and pertinence as necessary to assure fairness in determinations relating to a data subject; (4) make no dissemination to another system or any individual other than the data subject without specifying requirements for security and the use of information exclusively for the purpose set forth in the notice required under this Act; (5) maintain a complete and accurate record, including identity purpose, and date, of every access to any personal information in a system by persons or organizations not having regular access authority; and (6) collect no personal information concerning the political or religious beliefs, affiliations, and activities of data subjects maintained by any government agency unless expressly authorized by statute. Prohibits any Federal agency from requiring individuals to disclose for statistical purposes any personal information unless such disclosure is required by a constitutional provision or Act of Congress, and the individual is so informed. Requires any organization maintaining or proposing to establish an information system for personal information to: (1) give notice of the existence and character of each existing system once a year to the Federal Privacy Board; (2) give public notice of the existence and character of each existing system each year; and (3) assure that such public notice specifies the categories of data maintained, and the categories of all information sources, a description of types of use made of information, and the procedures whereby an individual can gain access to such information and contest its accuracy and the necessity for its retention. Requires any organization maintaining personal information to inform an individual asked to supply personal information whether he is legally required, or may refuse, to supply the information requested, and also of any specific consequences, which are known to the organization, of providing or not providing such information. Permits data subjects who dispute information about themselves to have such disputed information noted as being disputed when such information about him is disseminated. Requires, upon request, corrections in information to be sent to past recipients of information. Directs organizations maintaining information to inform, within two years and each year thereafter, individuals on whom data is stored of its content and where a copy of such data may be obtained. Allows the head of a Federal agency maintaining such information to exempt his agency from requirements of this Act in the interest of national defense. Makes it unlawful for any organization to require an individual to disclose or furnish his social security account number, for any purpose in connection with any business transaction unless the disclosure or furnishing of such number is specifically required by Federal law. Establishes the Federal Privacy Board whose five members shall be appointed by the President. Directs the Board to: (1) publish an annual Data Base Directory of the United States containing the name and characteristics of each personal information system covered by this Act; (2) make rules to assure compliance with this Act; (3) upon the determination of a violation of a provision of this Act or regulation promulgated under the Act, and after opportunity for a hearing, order the organization violating such provision to cease and desist such violation; and (4) conduct open, public hearings on all petitions for exceptions or exemptions from provisions, application, or jurisdiction of this Act. States that any individual or organization or responsible officer of an organization who willfully: (1) keeps an information system without having notified the Federal Privacy Board; or (2) issues personal information in violation of this Act; or (3) solicits, uses, or otherwise acquires information in violation of this Act shall be fined not more than $10,000 in each instance or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Provides that any person, system, or agency which violates the provisions of the Act, or any rule, regulation, or order issued thereunder, shall be liable to any person aggrieved thereby.
Law· HRH.R. 15540 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1974
Extends for two years the authorization for appropriations to implement title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.
Bill· HRH.R. 15448 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1974
Authorizes the Governor of the Canal Zone to nominate the daughters and sons of residents of the Canal Zone and of the personnel of the United States Government and Panama Canal Company residing in the Republic of Panama as candidates to fill two vacancies each year at the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York (presently limited to sons of such individuals). (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1126(b))
Bill· HRH.R. 15415 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1974
Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement as being adverse to the public interest. Provides that such termination shall be effective as of February 1, 1973. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1382).
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 521 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should (1) immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to prevent the resumption of opium production; and (2) if such negotiations prove unfruitful, exercise the authority provided by the Congress under the Foreign Assistance Act, to terminate all assistance to the Government of Turkey.
Bill· HRH.R. 15210 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Federal Boxing Control Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to establish a Federal Boxing Commission with adequate authority to exercise continuing surveillance over professional boxing matches which are broadcast by televsion or radio (otherwise than as part of bona fide news broadcasts) or which are disseminated by wire in interstate or foreign commerce either to be received on home receivers or in theaters, arenas, or other places of assembly, whether such broadcast or dissemination involves on-the-spot coverage or delayed coverage by means of film, tape, or some other means of recording. Authorizes the Commission to issue licenses authorizing participation in covered boxing matches or the coverage thereof in such capacities as are required to be licensed under this Act or regulations issued pursuant to this Act. Provides that, in issuing any such license, the Commission shall give due regard to character, conduct, background, reputation, experience, and such other factors as the Commission deems relevant in determining the fitness of any person to act in the capacity for which the license is to be issued. Stipulates that any such license shall be effective for such period not exceeding one year as the Commission may determine by regulation or otherwise at the time of issuance, unless sooner revoked or suspended in accordance with this Act. Specifies that no person may participate in any covered boxing match or the coverage thereof in any of the following capacities unless such person holds a currently effective license therefor: (1) as a boxer, (2) as a boxing promoter, (3) as an agent of a boxer, (4) as a fight manager, (5) as a matchmaker, (6) as a referee, (7) as a judge, (8) as a person providing coverage in any capacity which is specified in the regulations of the Commission, except that a license shall not be required under this paragraph for any person licensed under the Communications Act of 1934, and (9) in any other capacity which the Commission by regulation prescribes. Stipulates that the Commission may, after appropriate notice and opportunity for hearing, by order prohibit the holding or coverage or both of any proposed covered boxing match if it finds that such prohibition is in the public interest. Authorizes the Commission to make investigations as it deems necessary to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation thereunder. Sets forth criminal penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 15229 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Provides, under the Canal Zone Code, that the Governor, or his designee, may adjust and pay claims for injury to, or loss of, property or personal injury or death arising from the activities of the Canal Zone Government. States that any such award shall be payable out of any moneys appropriated for or made available to the Canal Zone Government and that the acceptance by the claimant shall constitute a complete release of his claim against the United States, except that the Governor may make an interim partial award for humanitarian or compassionate reasons in a sum not exceeding $1,000. Provides that these provisions do not apply to specified claims cognizable under the Tort Claims Act.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1039 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 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 military services, should be provided for the Chief of Naval Operations.
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