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Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]

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Bill· HRH.R. 8463 (95th)referred

Corporate Tax Reduction Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1977

Corporate Tax Reduction Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to lower the corporate normal taxes and increase the surtax exemption.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 700 (95th)referred

Resolution relative to the U.S. retention of the Panama Canal.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1977

Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the United States should maintain its rights and jurisdiction over the Panama Canal and the Panama Canal Zone.

Bill· HRH.R. 8375 (95th)referred

Anti-Discrimination Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1977

Prohibits affirmative action programs regarding discrimination in federally assisted programs, employment discrimination, Federal grantees or contractors, or Federal employment, from requiring quotas. Prohibits a finding of discrimination to be based solely upon the composition of the work force or membership in question. Prohibits relief in certain civil rights actions unless an act of discrimination has been committed. Prohibits any remedy in a civil rights action which establishes quotas. Prohibits requiring employers or contractors to collect data applicable to discrimination except pursuant to discovery procedures.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 691 (95th)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Attorney General of the United States should appoint a special prosecutor to serve in the Department of Justice to investigate, and prepare prosecutions with respect to, acts by agents of foreign governments or by other individuals to obtain means contrary to the laws of the United States influence from officials of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1977

Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives that the Attorney General should appoint a special prosecutor to serve in the Department of Justice to investigate and prepare prosecutions with respect to illegal acts to obtain influence for foreign governments from Federal elected or nonelected officials.

Bill· HRH.R. 8314 (95th)referred

Public Transportation Tax Incentive Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1977

Public Transportation Tax Incentive Act -- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals an income tax deduction for their commuting expenses on public transportation systems.

Bill· HRH.R. 7952 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the General Education Provisions Act to prevent the termination of funding without a formal administrative hearing.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1977

Amends the General Education Provisions Act to extend its provisions requiring due process before termination of Federal assistance to local educational agencies to include terminations of aid to State agencies, institutions of higher learning, community colleges, schools, agencies offering a preschool program, or other educational institutions. Enlarges such due process requirements to include termination of Federal assistance programs for any reason. Changes existing due process requirements under such Act to a requirement of a finding of noncompliance with a specific Federal law after an administrative hearing. Exempts from the requirements of this Act certain provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 dealing with higher education student opportunity grants.

Bill· HRH.R. 7615 (95th)referred

Postal Service Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1977

Postal Service Reorganization Act - Abolishes the Postal Rate Commission which sets postal rates and establishes classes of mail. Authorizes the Postal Service to make one change in postal rates and fees during any fiscal year, such change to be no greater than the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index during the preceding year. Provides that a rate increase greater than the increase in the Index may be implemented if not disapproved by the Committee on Post Office an Civil Service of the House or Senate. Requires that any change in mail classification be approved by such committees. Requires that the General Accounting Office transmit a report to each House of Congress reviewing the operation of amendments made by this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 7575 (95th)referred

National Product Liability Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1977

National Product Liability Act - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to establish a substantive law of product liability for damages resulting from harm caused by products affecting interstate commerce and to establish a product liability action therefor. States that such product liability action preempts all existing causes and laws for the same purpose. Subjects whomever is engaged in interstate commerce and manufactures or sells: (1) a product which is in a defective condition; or (2) any product and fails to warn or protect against a dangerous condition in the use or reasonably foreseeable misuse or unintended use of the product or fails to provide proper instructions for the intended use of that product, to liability for the harm caused despite the fact that the manufacturer or seller has exercised all possible care in the preparation and/or sale of the product. Allows any person harmed by a product who is a reasonably anticipated user or consumer of the product to bring an action in "product liability" against the manufacturer or seller of the product. Allows any person against whom a product liability action is brought to bring an action for indemnification or other appropriate relief against any third party whose misconduct has caused or contributed to the harm for which damages are sought. Limits the time for commencing a product liability action to two years from the date when the harm is first sustained, discovered, or in the exercise of reasonable care should have been discovered. Stipulates that a product shall be deemed in defective condition only if it is unreasonably dangerous for its intended use at the time the product left the control of the party against whom the action is being brought. Prohibits the awarding of punitive or exemplary damages unless the trier of fact finds that the accused acted out of malice or willfully or wantonly acted in flagrant disregard of public health and safety. Allows the primary forum for trying cases brought under this Act to remain in the State courts.

Bill· HRH.R. 7511 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, relating to the production of false documents or papers of the United States, and the use of false information in obtaining official documents and papers of the United States, involving an element of identification.

United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1977

Prohibits use or supply of false documentation, false information, or birth or immigration documents of another, for purposes of obtaining a Federal document containing an element of identification. Forbids commerce in such information, documentation, or official documents for purposes of securing a State or local government document containing an element of identification. Proscribes specified acts relative to: (1) forgery, counterfeiting, or alteration of Federal, State, or local government documents containing an element of identification; (2) interstate or foreign commerce in any such counterfeited, forged, or altered document; and (3) receipt, possession, use, or furnishing of any such document with intent to secure false official identification.

Bill· HRH.R. 7400 (95th)referred

Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1977

Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Act - Prohibits the development of hard mineral resources of the deep seabed by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States except: (1) as authorized pursuant to this Act: (2) as authorized under a license issued by a reciprocating foreign state: or (3) as authorized by international agreement. Authorizes the issuance of licenses by the Secretary of Commerce to develop deep seabed mineral resources, in accordance with prescribed conditions. Stipulates that licenses shall remain in force for ten years or as long as commercial recovery from the block of land mineral resources continues. Authorizes the Secretary to establish procedures for the issuance of licenses. Requires the establishment of objective environmental standards for operations licensed under this Act. Sets forth a table of minimum annual expenditures per licensed block until commercial recovery from such block is initiated. Requires notification by each licensee to the Secretary after completion of exploration activities prior to the granting of an authorization to the licensee to begin commercial recovery. Requires that such request be made no earlier than six months, and no later that three months, prior to the projected commencement of such activity. Withdraws the following areas from licensing: (1) areas relinquished by the applicant under a license issued under this Act within the prior three years; (2) areas subject to a prior application or outstanding license; and (3) areas which would increase the licensees' holding to more than 30 percent of the deep seabed in a 250-kilometer circular area. Requires that licensees relinquish 75 percent of any block within ten years of the license date. Requires compliance with subsequent international agreements which may supersede the requirements of this Act. Stipulates that licensees suffering a measurable economic loss as a result of any international agreement shall be entitled to compensation from the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to establish reasonable licensing fees, not to exceed $100,000. Stipulates that United States district courts shall have original jurisdiction of cases arising under this Act, without regard to diversity of citizenship or amounts involved. Imposes a civil penalty of $10,000 per day for violations of this Act. Imposes a criminal penalty of $25,000 per day for willful and knowing violation of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for the administration of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 7106 (95th)referred

A bill to make a communication or negotiation by the President, the Vice President, Members of Congress, Cabinet and certain sub-Cabinet level officials, Justices of the Supreme Court, or certain Foreign Service officers to or with a person engaged in certain crimes a cause for removal from office.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1977

Includes within the definition of "high crime or misdemeanor" for the purpose of impeachment proceedings under the United States Constitution, any communication or negotiation made knowingly by the President, Vice President, Supreme Court justices, or other specified Federal officials to a person engaged in any State or Federal crime involving harm or the threat of physical harm. Makes any such communication or negotiation by a Member of Congress grounds for expulsion of such Member as an act inconsistent with the trust and duty of such Member.

Bill· HRH.R. 7005 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain political committees from making contributions to any candidate.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1977

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to (1) prohibit all political committees, other than National, State, or local committees of national political parties from making contributions to candidates or their committees and (2) forbid all political committees from making contributions to other political committees, with the exception of transfers between and among National, State, and local party committees.

Bill· HRH.R. 6985 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal the provision for the establishment of professional standards review organizations to review services covered under the medicare and medicaid programs.

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1977

Amends Title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to abolish the Professional Standards Review Organizations which were established to review services covered under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 6945 (95th)referred

A bill providing that the tax treatment of certain transportation expenses between a taxpayer's residence and place of work shall be determined without regard to Revenue Ruling 76-453.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1977

Provides that the income tax treatment of certain transportation expenses between the taxpayer's residence and place of work shall be determined without regard to Revenue Ruling 76-453 or any other ruling, regulation or decision reaching the same result.

Bill· HRH.R. 6899 (95th)referred

Federal Construction Costs Reduction Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1977

Federal Construction Costs Reduction Act - Raises from $2,000 to $40,000 the dollar value of contracts to which the Davis-Bacon Act setting minimum wages on federally-affected construction projects applies. Directs the Secretary of Labor to increase such threshold level yearly in proportion to the rise in the Consumer Price Index. Makes the Act applicable only to the wages of unskilled laborers. Exempts apprentices, helpers, and trainees from the Act and forbids the Secretary from taking any action which discourages the customary utilization of apprentices, helpers, and trainees. Requires the "prevailing wage" (contracts covered by the Act must provide that covered employees are paid at a rate determined by the prevailing wage) to be set at the average wage paid laborers employed on at least three projects similar to the subject project which were carried out in the immediate geographic area during the previous two years. Requires such determination to be made no later than 60 days prior to the opening of invitations for bids for projects covered by the Act. Requires, in lieu of the weekly wage reports presently required by the Act, that in the event there is no evidence that a contractor is violating the Act, such contractor need only submit an affidavit certifying his compliance. States that where evidence of such violation exists, the contractor must submit weekly certified payroll statements and other records required by the Secretary. Establishes a Federal Construction Appeals Board to which any interested party may appeal wage rate determinations or other Labor Department rules likely to have a substantial effect on future wage rate determinations.

Bill· HRH.R. 6818 (95th)referred

A bill to replace the program established under the Food Stamp Act of 1964 with a 5-year federally financed program established by the States.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1977

Repeals the Food Stamp Act of 1964. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make payments to each State of the Nation during each of the five fiscal years following enactment of this Act for the purpose of financing a program which is established and maintained by each State to assist in meeting the nutritional needs of its citizens. Specifies a general formula for the allocation of such payments among the States and sets specific conditions for the receipt of such payments. Delineates the procedure by which any State may appeal any adverse determination by the Secretary regarding violation of any such condition, and grants jurisdiction to hear such appeals to the United States courts of appeal and to the Supreme Court of the United States. Establishes in the Department of the Treasury a Nutritional Program Trust Fund from which payments shall be made. Authorizes an aggregate appropriation of $14,000,000,000 for the five years of the program, in amounts diminishing from $4,500,000,000 in the first year to $1 billion in the last.

Bill· HRH.R. 6718 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such Act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers' bill of rights.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1977

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to condition certain assistance to States, local governments, and agencies thereunder on the adoption of a law enforcement officers' bill of rights to include as a minimum the following: (1) allowing off-duty officers' to engage in political activities; (2) granting officers specified procedural rights in connection with investigations of their conduct on duty which may lead to a personnel action; (3) requiring officer representation on any police complaint review board established in the jurisdiction; (4) prohibiting mandatory disclosure of officers' finances; and (5) establishing a law enforcement officers' grievance commission in the jurisdiction to determine officer grievances.

Bill· HRH.R. 6713 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to broaden the discretion of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare respecting certain food additives found to induce cancer in animals.

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 1977

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the use of a food additive for dietary management of health disorders or disease, even though such additive is found to induce cancer in animals, if the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare determines the benefits to human health of such use outweigh the risks. Directs the Secretary to take into account in making such a determination (1) all scientific data and information on the additive; (2) the scientific validity, analysis, and other conditions concerning the animal testing of such additive; and (3) current knowledge about the reliability of predicting cancer in humans from use of an additive found to induce cancer in animals.

Bill· HRH.R. 6690 (95th)referred

Postal Service Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 1977

Postal Service Reform Act - Requires all revenues and fees collected by the Postal Service to be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States. Requires the Postal Service to describe all operations and provide any other necessary information to Congress when seeking appropriations for its operations before the appropriate Congressional committees as required by this Act. Authorizes appropriations to the Postal Service for public service costs incurred in maintaining post offices which are not self-sustaining. Requires the Postal Service to provide door or curbline mail delivery to all permanent residential addresses receiving such service on or after the date of enactment of the Postal Reorganization Act Amendments of 1976 until September 15, 1977.

Bill· HRH.R. 6554 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1977

Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to include the securities of territories of the United States, the District of Columbia, any State of the United States, any political subdivision of a State of territory, and any public instrumentality of one or more States or territories among securities covered by the terms of this Act. Permits the Securities and Exchange Commission to exempt by rule or regulation such securities if it finds that the enforcement of this title with respect to such securities is not necessary in the public interest and for the protection of investors. Includes under the provisions of this Act any security which is an industrial development bond.

Bill· HRH.R. 6509 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that the requirements of such act shall apply to the Congress, Federal agencies, and the courts of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that the requirements of such Act shall apply to the Congress, Federal agencies, and the courts of the United States. Assigns to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, in the case of any workplace under the authority or jurisdiction of the Secretary of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, the powers otherwise assigned to the Secretary of Labor or to such Commission, including the authority to (1) conduct investigations and inspections; (2) issue citations; and (3) conduct hearings and issue orders.

Bill· HRH.R. 6483 (95th)referred

Drug Pushers Elimination Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977

Drug Pushers Elimination Act - Increases maximum penalties for distribution, possession with intent to distribute, or domestic or certain foreign manufacture of coca leaves or certain of its derivatives, specified opiates or stimulants, or counterfeits thereof. Imposes mandatory minimum sentences for such violations. Excepts addicted persons from the applicable minimum term of imprisonment specified in this Act. Stipulates that one conspiring or attempting to manufacture, distribute, import, or export certain controlled substances shall be punished the same as one who commits the offense which was the object of the conspiracy or attempt. Directs a judicial officer to consider whether a person charged with an offense under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 poses a danger to himself, the persons or property of others, or the community in setting conditions of release pending trial. Denies release prior to trial to a person charged with an offense for which penalties are increased in this Act, upon a judicial officer making any one of specified findings in a special hearing to be conducted at the time of arraignment. Prohibits persons convicted of certain narcotics crimes, with certain exceptions for addicts, from being released while awaiting sentence or after having filed an appeal or a petition for a writ of certiorari. Permits an addict charged with unlawfully importing, selling, or conspiring to import or sell a narcotic drug to be eligible for civil commitment and rehabilitation in lieu of criminal prosecution if the court determines that such alleged violation was for the primary purpose of enabling the offender to obtain a narcotic drug required for personal use because of the addiction.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 406 (95th)referred

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing an item veto in appropriations.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977

Constitutional Amendment- Allows an item veto by the President of appropriations bills. Requires the President, in signing the bill, to designate the provisions disapproved and return the bill to the House in which it originated. Provides that such bills shall be subjected to the same proceeding as other bills disapproved by the President.

Bill· HRH.R. 6445 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to authorize a tax credit for certain expenses of providing higher education.

United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to credit against the income tax specified higher education expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies, incurred by the taxpayer for himself or any other individual. Limits the credit to 100 percent of the first $300 for any individual, 50 percent of the next $300, and 10 percent of the next $400. Limits the credit to expenses incurred by full time students at institutions of vocational and higher education, minus scholarships and veterans' benefits. Limits the total credit allowed the taxpayer to his income tax liability minus the sum of all other credits applied thereto. Disallows any deduction of educational expenses used to determine the amount of the credit allowed by this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6301 (95th)referred

College Tuition Tax Release Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers a credit against the income tax for specified higher education expenses, including tuition, fees, books and supplies, incurred by the taxpayer for himself or any dependent.

Bill· HRH.R. 6332 (95th)referred

National Food Stamp Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977

National Food Stamp Reform Act - Extends the Food Stamp Act of 1964 through fiscal year 1982. Excludes from the definition of "food" which may be purchased with food stamps alcoholic beverages, tobacco, ice cubes, artificial food colorings, powdered and liquid cocktail mixes, carbonated beverages, cooking wines, and chewing gum; and any other food, class of food, food product or condiment which the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the President of the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council (Food and Nutrition Board), determines to have a negligible or low nutritional value or to be an insignificant enhancement of palatability. Includes residents of federally subsidized housing for the elderly in the definition of "household". Redefines "elderly person" as someone 65 years or older (currently, 60 years of age). Defines "nutritionally adequate diet" as a diet sufficient to feed a family of four persons, consisting of a man and a woman between 20 and 54 years of age, one child between ages nine and eleven and one child between six and eight, and which meets additional specified conditions. Directs the Secretary to establish uniform national standards of eligibility for participation by households in the food stamp program. Requires the income standards of eligibility in every State to be the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, adjusted annually; but limits the standards for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam to those of the 50 States. Sets a 90-day accounting period for certification or recertification of food stamp applicants. Limits the maximum allowable financial resources (liquid and nonliquid assets) of a household to $1,500, except that, for households or two or more persons with one or more members 65 years or older, such resources are limited to $2,250. Specifies holdings excluded from the determination of such resources. Requires household income for purposes of the food stamp program to be the gross income of the household less: (1) a deduction of $25 a month for any household in which there is at least one elderly person; and (2) an additional deduction equal to 15 percent of all earned income to compensate for taxes, mandatory deductions, and work expenses. Includes in gross income: (1) all monetary payments to or on behalf of any household member except payments made for medical costs; (2) all income tax refunds and Federal income tax credits; (3) the value of all in-kind items; and (4) the value of all benefits received under any publicly or privately funded assistance program. Excludes from gross income: (1) payments for medical costs made on behalf of the household; (2) compensation for services performed by a student residing with the household who is not yet 18; (3) Uniform Relocation Assistance payments; (4) infrequent or irregular quarterly income; (5) all loans except deferred repayment education loans; and (6) the cost of producing self-employed income. Authorizes the Secretary to establish temporary emergency eligibility standards for households which are victims of a disaster. States that no household shall be eligible for participation in the Food Stamp program which includes an able- bodied adult between the ages of 18 and 65 who: (1) incurs a reduction of income as a result of voluntarily reducing his or her number of hours of employment without good cause; (2) fails to register for employment at a State or Federal employment office; (3) has refused to accept employment or public work within 30 miles of the person's principal residence; (4) fails to actively seek employment; or (5) is enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education as a substitute for full-time employment. Excludes from this class of ineligible individuals mothers with dependent children, primary or secondary school students, post-secondary level students or trainees' employed part-time, enrollees in a drug addiction or alcoholic treatment program, and persons working at least 30 hours per week. States that refusal to work at a plant site because of a strike or other labor dispute shall be deemed to be a refusal to accept employment. Declares that no person shall be eligible who is not a citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. States that no minor shall be considered a household member if such minor resides in a household in which no other member has a legal duty to support him unless: (1) the individual who had such a duty is financially unable to perform it; or (2) no individual with such duty exists. Requires each household receiving food stamps to report its income at least once each month. Declares that no household that knowingly transfers liquid or nonliquid assets for the purpose of qualifying or attempting to qualify for the food stamp program shall be eligible to participate in the program for a minimum of 90 days. States that no person who receives supplementary security income benefits under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act, State supplementary payments under such title, or payments under specified provisions of title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of such Act, shall be considered a member of a household for any month, if for such month, such individual resides in a State in which the Supplemental Security Income benefit has been increased specifically to include the bonus value of food coupon allotments. Requires food coupons to be designed with spaces for the user to sign upon receipt and redemption. Requires coupon users to present suitable identification; including signature and photograph, when redeeming coupons at approved food stores. States that the value of the food coupon allotment to which eligible households will be entitled shall be an amount sufficient to allow a household to purchase a nutritionally adequate diet. Requires the semi-annual adjustment of the value of an allotment based on changes in the cost of food. Establishes as the charge a household shall pay for its coupon allotment the lesser of: (1) the percentage of its income which would be expended for food by an average household of its size and income range in the same region of the country; or (2) 30 percent. Provides, under the requirements for State plans for the administration of the food stamp program, for closer State supervision of eligibility by households. Requires the State agencies administering the program to conduct nutrition education programs for recipients. Directs each State agency to establish an earnings clearance system for the purpose of checking the actual income and assets of a household against those reported by the household. Provides that if a State agency does not comply with the provisions of the Food Stamp Act, the Secretary may refer the matter to the Attorney General with a request for an injunction, or he may direct that there be no further issuance of coupons in the political subdivisions where such failure has occurred until such time as satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Establishes a national system for providing information to State agencies in order to assist them in preventing households from receiving food stamps in more than one State or in more than one political subdivision within a State. Sets a civil penalty not in excess of $10,000 for each violation of the Food Stamp Act of 1964 or regulations issued pursuant to it by specified persons, including State agencies. Directs the Secretary to pay to each State agency out of funds appropriated by Congress an amount equal to 75 percent of all direct costs of State food stamp program investigations, prosecutions, and State activities related to recovering losses sustained in the food stamp program. Specifies information to included in the Secretary's annual report in addition to information already given.

Bill· HRH.R. 6331 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow an individual to exclude from gross income the gain from the sale or exchange of the individual's principal residence.

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the taxpayer's age requirement (65 years) and the dollar limitation on the adjusted sales price ($35,000) for the exclusion from gross income of gain realized on the sale of the taxpayer's principal residence.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 497 (95th)referred

Resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Internal Security.

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977

Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to transfer the responsibility for investigating Communist and subversive organizations affecting the internal security of the United States to a standing Committee on Internal Security established by this Resolution. Confers upon such committee the responsibility for investigating all organizations within the United States aimed at overthrowing or altering the Government of the United States by force, insurrection or other unlawful means or inciting or employing violence to obstruct the authority of the Federal Government with respect to matters of internal security of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 6271 (95th)referred

A bill to provide for the personal safety of those persons engaged in furthering the foreign intelligence operations of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1977

Prohibits disclosure of information identifying or tending to identify a person as a present or former participant in United States foreign intelligence operations if (1) the information has been designated by statute or Executive Order as requiring some degree of protection or (2) the person disclosing the information knows or has reason to believe that such disclosure may prejudice the safety or well-being of the person identified.

Bill· HRH.R. 6244 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the increment in old-age benefits payable to individuals who delay their retirement beyond age 65.

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977

Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from one-twelfth of one percent to five-ninths of one percent the increment by which an individual's old-age benefits shall be increased because of delayed retirement beyond age 65.

Bill· HRH.R. 6243 (95th)referred

Regulatory Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977

Regulatory Review Act - Requires all rules proposed by any Federal agency to be submitted to Congress together with an estimate of the costs to be incurred by the Federal Government, State and local governments, nongovernmental entities, and individuals affected by such proposed rule. States that such rule shall become effective not sooner than 60 days after submission to Congress unless, within such period, either House disapproves such rule.

Bill· HRH.R. 6117 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to establish procedures and standards for the classification and declassification of sensitive official information and material, to provide criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of such information or material.

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977

Amends the National Security Act of 1947 by adding: Title V: Classification, Declassification, and Safeguarding of National Security Information and Material . Sets forth the three categories of "Top Secret," "Secret," and "Confidential" as the classifications by which national security information may be designated. States that no other categories may be used. Promulgates standards defining each category. Grants authority to originate the classification of material only to such officials as the President may designate. Lists those classes of officials who shall have authority to downgrade the classification of such information. Prohibits the classification of information in order to conceal incompetence, inefficiency, wrongdoing, or administrative error, to avoid embarrassment to any individual or agency, to restrain competition or independent initiative, or to prevent for any reason the release of information the dissemination of which will not damage the national security. Sets forth regulations governing the identification of an item of classified material. Sets forth procedures to be followed by a holder of classified material who does not believe that such material has been properly classified. Sets forth a general declassification schedule. Provides for exemptions from the automatic declassification required under such schedule. Establishes a separate set of regulations governing the declassification of material which is 25 years old or more. Sets forth regulations by which the provisions of this Act shall be implemented. Establishes, in the Executive Office of the President, the Interagency Classification Review Committee. Requires the Committee to monitor actions taken by agencies handling classified information and material in order to ensure compliance with this Act. States that the Committee is to place particular emphasis on preventive overclassification and facilitating access to declassified information. Requires the Committee to report annually to Congress on the administration of this Act. Sets forth criminal penalties for the knowing disclosure of classified information or material to a foreign government or any officer or agent thereof not authorized to receive such information or material. Establishes a penalty consisting of a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both, for the classification of material to conceal incompetence, inefficiency, wrongdoing, or administrative error, to avoid embarrassment, to restrain competition or independent initiative or to prevent or delay the release of information which should not have been classified.

Bill· HRH.R. 6032 (95th)referred

A bill to provide for the personal safety of those persons engaged in furthering the foreign intelligence operations of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977

Prohibits disclosure of information identifying or tending to identify a person as a present or former participant in United States foreign intelligence operations if (1) the information has been designated by statute or Executive Order as requiring some degree of protection or (2) the person disclosing the information knows or has reason to believe that such disclosure may prejudice the safety or well-being of the person identified.

Bill· HRH.R. 5976 (95th)referred

A bill to repeal the earnings limitation of the Social Security Act.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1977

Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act by removing the limitation upon the amount of outside income which an individual may earn while receiving benefits.

Bill· HRH.R. 5947 (95th)referred

A bill to repeal Federal provisions of law establishing agricultural programs concerning the marketing of and price support for tobacco.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1977

Repeals all the price support and marketing provisions relating to tobacco of the Agricultural Act of 1949, the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, and related laws. Prohibits the Commodity Credit Corporation, under its Charter Act, from exercising any of its specified powers with respect to tobacco.

Bill· HRH.R. 5889 (95th)referred

A bill to exempt sales by small producers of certain natural gas from regulation of the Federal Power Commission and from the requirement of certificates of public convenience and necessity of section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act.

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977

Stipulates that sales of natural gas by small, independent producers shall be exempt from regulation by the Federal Power Commission. Requires that prices of such sales be at a level which adequately compensates the seller for current costs, including an adequate return on investment. Defines the term "small producer" to include independent producers (1) not affiliated with natural gas pipeline companies or larger producers; (2) whose total sales do not exceed 10 million Mcf per year; and (3) whose average production per well does not exceed 100 Mcf per day on an annual basis.

Bill· HRH.R. 5765 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to permit the Federal Communications Commission to deny the renewal of any radio or television broadcast license if the licensee has broadcast information regarding certain crimes in a manner which impeded law enforcement efforts.

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1977

Amends the Communication Act of 1934 to permit the Federal Communications Commission to deny the renewal of any radio or television broadcast license if the licensee has broadcast information relating to any serious crime in a manner which impeded law enforcement efforts.

Bill· HRH.R. 5763 (95th)referred

Food Additives Amendment

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1977

Food Additives Amendment - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the use of a food additive found to induce cancer in animals if the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare determines that such food additive does not present a significant risk to human health. Directs the secretary to consider certain factors in making such a determination.

Bill· HRH.R. 5570 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish a uniform procedure for congressional review of agency rules which may be contrary to law or inconsistent with congressional intent, to expand opportunities for public participation in agency rulemaking.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1977

Prohibits rules promulgated by any Federal agency (except an emergency rule which must become immediately effective to prevent serious injury or the substantial frustration of legislative policies or intent) from becoming effective until such proposed rules have been submitted to Congress and a 60-day period has lapsed thereafter. Prevents such rules from becoming effective if disapproved by either House of Congress within such 60-day period. Permits disapproved of emergency rules. Prohibits the submission to Congress of any rule identical to one which has been disapproved unless submitted pursuant to new legislative authority which has been enacted affecting the agency's powers with respect to the subject matter of such rule. Renders agency rules dealing with emergency or routine matters or which will have an insignificant impact effective without publication of advance/notice of proposed rule making proceedings in the Federal Register as is currently required. Renders any rule granting an exemption to another rule or which is exempt from public notice and comment requirements effective immediately.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 353 (95th)referred

Joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets and elimination of the Federal indebtedness.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1977

Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress to assure that the total outlays of the Government, during any fiscal year, do not exceed the total receipts of the Government during such fiscal year. States that by the fourth fiscal year after the ratification of this amendment the budget shall be balanced. Permits expenditures to exceed national revenues in time of declared emergency, but states that such expenditures shall never exceed receipts by more than ten percent. Provides that during the fifth fiscal year beginning after the ratification of this amendment and for the next 19 succeeding fiscal years thereafter, the total receipts of the Government shall exceed outlays by an amount equal to five percent of the Federal indebtedness at the beginning of the fifth year fiscal year.

Bill· HRH.R. 5519 (95th)referred

Economic Impact Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1977

Economic Impact Act - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to prepare an economic impact statement for each bill or joint resolution reported in Congress, for each amendment proposed in either House, and for each rule proposed by any Federal agency. Requires such statement to contain the direct and indirect effects of such proposed law on employment, production, inflation, and costs to be incurred by the Government for the fiscal year in which it is proposed or reported and each of the five fiscal years following such fiscal year. States that the effects referred to in this Act as they apply to agency rules shall include effects on State and local governments, major industrial sectors of the economy, the availability of consumer goods, low- and middle-income families, and small business. States that such statement applying to an agency rule shall be distributed as soon as possible but not later than 30 days before such rule is to become effective.

Bill· HRH.R. 5345 (95th)referred

Food Additive Safety Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977

Food Additive Safety Amendments - States that a food additive shall be deemed safe if the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (1) makes a finding, based on recommendations of an advisory committee, that the public benefit from permitting the use of such additive would exceed the public risk which might result from such use; (2) gives notice in the Federal Register of such a finding and invites public comment thereon; and (3) issues a final order not earlier than 120 days of such publication in the Federal Register of such findings. Specifies factors the Secretary must take into consideration when evaluating a food additive. Deems saccharin a safe food additive unless the Secretary declares it unsafe under the provisions of this Act.