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Bill· HRH.R. 9780 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to eliminate the requirement that a recipient of disability insurance benefits under title II of such act must wait for 24 months before becoming eligible for coverage under medicare.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1973

Eliminates the requirement that a recipient of disability insurance benefits under title II (Old-Aged, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act must wait for 24 months before becoming eligible for coverage under medicare.

Bill· HRH.R. 9558 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Salary Act of 1967, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973

Provides that the recommendations of the President transmitted to the Congress under the Federal Salary Act of 1967 (relating to salaries of members of Congress and certain members of the executive and judicial branches of the Federal government) shall become effective at the beginning of the first pay period which begins after the first period of thirty calendar days of continuous session following the transmittal of such recommendations, unless there has been enacted into law a statute which establishes rates of pay other than those proposed by all or part of such recommendations, or unless between the date of transmittal and the end of the thirty day period either House adopts a resolution disapproving all or part of such recommendations. Provides that if the Committee, to which a resolution has been referred disapproving the recommendations of the President. Provides that the House has not reported the resolution after ten calendar days, it is in order to discharge the committee from further consideration of the resolution. Directs that such motion to discharge may be made only by an individual favoring the resolution and debate thereon is limited to not more than one hour divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the resolution. Directs that the motion to discharge may not be renewed, nor may another motion to discharge the committee be made with respect to any other resolution concerning the same recommendations. Specifies that when the committee has reported, or has been discharged from the further consideration of such resolution, it is in order to proceed to the consideration of the resolution. Stipulates that such motion is not debatable and may not be amended. Limits debate on the resolution to not more than two hours to be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the resolution. Provides that motions to postpone, motions to proceed to the consideration of other business and appeals from the decisions of the chair shall be decided without debate. Authorizes any part of the recommendations of the President, in accordance with express provisions of such recommendations, to be made operative on a date later than a date on which such recommendations otherwise are to take effect. (Amends 2 U.S.C. 359)

Bill· HRH.R. 9560 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide grants to States and units of local government for the establishment, equipping, and operation of emergency communications facilities to make the national telephone number 911 available throughout the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973

Authorizes, under the Communications Act of 1934, grants to States and units of local government for the establishment, equipping, and operation of emergency communications centers to make the national emergency telephone number 911 available throughout the United States. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 and $7,500,000 for fiscal years 1974 and 1975, respectively to make grants under the Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 9509 (93rd)referred

National Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1973

National Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish by order appropriate nonoperational Federal mobile home and recreational vehicle safety standards. Provides that, in prescribing standards under this Act, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall: (1) consider relevant available mobile home safety data; (2) consult with such State or interstate agencies (including legislative committees) as he deems appropriate; (3) consider whether any such proposed standard is reasonable, practicable, and appropriate for the particular type of mobile home or recreational vehicle for which it is prescribed; (4) consider whether any such standard will result in a substantial increase in the retail price of mobile homes or recreational vehicles; and (5) consider the extent to which any such standard will contribute to carrying out the purpose of this title. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue initial Federal recreational vehicle and mobile home safety standards upon the expiration of a two hundred and seventy day period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall issue new and revised Federal recreational vehicle and mobile home safety standards under this title upon the expiration of the five hundred and forty-day period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act. Establishes both a National Mobile Home Safety Advisory Council, and a National Recreational Vehicle Safety Advisory Council, a majority of each of which shall be representatives of the general public, including representatives of State and local governments, and the remainder shall include mobile home or recreational vehicle manufacturers, dealers, representatives of insurers, and nationally recognized standards-producing organizations. Provides that the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate Advisory Council before establishing or revoking any mobile home or recreational vehicle safety standard pursuant to this title. Directs the Secretary to conduct research, testing, development and training necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Provides that no person shall: (1) manufacture for sale, sell, offer for sale, or introduce or deliver for introduction into interstate commerce, or import into the United States, any mobile home or recreational vehicle manufactured on or after the date any applicable Federal mobile home or recreational vehicle safety standard takes effect under this title unless it is in conformity with such standard; (2) fail or refuse access to or copying of records, or fail to make reports or provide information, or fail or refuse to permit entry or inspection, as required under this Act; (3) fail to issue a certificate required by this Act, or issure a certificate to the effect that a mobile home or recreational vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal mobile home or recreational vehicle safety standards, unless such person in the exercise of due care has reason to know that such certificate is false or misleading in a material respect; or (4) fail to furnish notification of any defect as required by this Act. Provides for civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct such inspection and investigation as may be necessary to enforce Federal mobile home and recreational vehicles safety standards established under this Act. Provides that every manufacturer, distributor, and dealer of mobile homes and recreational vehicles shall maintain such records, make such reports, and provide such performance and technical data to the Secretary as may be required to carry out the purposes of this Act. Establishes a National Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Safety Institute in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Provides that such Institute shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Secretary. Authorizes such Institute to : (1) develop, establish, and forward to the Secretary of Transportation recommended mobile home and recreational vehicle nonoperational safety standards; (2) conduct research, testing, development, and training as authorized by this title; (3) prepare the annual report to the Congress required by this title; and (4) perform all other functions of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under this Act. Requires the Secretary to submit to the President an annual report on the activities of the Department of Transportation under this Title. States that nothing in this Act shall prevent any State agency or court from asserting or continuing jurisdiction under State law over any aspect of mobile home or recreational vehicle safety with respect to which no standards have been established pursuant to this title. Provides that any State may assume responsibility for enforcement of any Federal standards which have been established under this Act upon approval by the Secretary under specified conditions. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States which have been delegated enforcement responsibility to assist them in identifying their needs and responsibilities in the area of safety standards enforcement or in developing enforcement plans. Provides that the Federal share of each such grant shall not exceed 90percent of the total cost. Authorizes Federal participation under the Home Owner's Loan Act of 1933 in any loan made for the purchase of a recreational vehicle or mobile home which meets or exceeds the safety standards established under this Act. Provides for Federal participation in loans made to veterans purchasing mobile homes and recreational vehicles which meet such standards.

Bill· HRH.R. 9318 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1973

Allows, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, a credit against the individual income tax for expenses paid by the taxpayer for the higher education of any individual, including the taxpayer. Excludes scholarships and fellowship grants, and educational assistance benefits paid by the Veterans' Administration, from such expenses paid for education purposes under this Act. Limits the eligibility for tax credit. Provides that the credit allowed to the taxpayer during the taxable year shall not exceed an amount equal to the sum of: (1) 100 percent of so much of the education expenses as does not exceed $200; (2) 75 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500; and (3) 25 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1,500. Reduces the credit allowable under this Act by an amount equal to 1 percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income under the code exceeds $19,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 9265 (93rd)referred

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1973

Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Prohibits discrimination by any creditor, card issuer or other person against any person on account of sex or marital status in connection with approval or denial of credit. Provides that any credit card issuer or other person who discriminates against any person on account of sex or marital status shall be civilly liable to the aggrieved person for money and punitive damages. Grants jurisdiction, concurrent with that of State courts, to Federal district courts to hear actions to enforce the liability created by this Act without regard to the amount in controversy.

Bill· HRH.R. 9230 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a Joint Committee on Energy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1973

Establishes a Joint Committee on Energy in the Congress of the United States. Provides that such Joint Committee shall make a continuing investigation and study of the problems relating to the development and use of all forms of energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 9207 (93rd)referred

A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1973

Expresses the finding of Congress that wild and domestic animals and birds are needlessly maimed through the use of steel leghold traps. Declares it to be the policy of Congress to prevent this unnecessary suffering through discouraging the use of such traps and devices. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations relating to acceptable means for the trapping and capturing of mammals and birds on Federal lands in a humane manner. Establishes an advisory commission to advise the Secretary with respect to traps designed for capturing mammals or birds. Provides criminal penalties for (1) transporting unapproved traps in interstate or foreign commerce; (2) interstate shipment of hides or feathers taken by unapproved traps; and (3) placing unapproved traps on Federal lands. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 9095 (93rd)referred

Resource Recycling and Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973

Resource Recycling and Conservation Act - Title I: Findings, Purpose, Definitions - States that the purpose of this Act is to stimulate and encourage interstate and foreign commerce in recyclable and recycled materials. Title II: Increasing Supplies of and Demand for Recycled Materials in Interstate Commerce - Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to: (1) investigate and formally identify all rates charged by transportation carriers subject to their respective jurisdictions for the transportation of recyclable or recycled solid waste materials and in each case to determine whether the rates charged and the terms and conditions of transportation for such materials are fair and reasonable and whether they unjustly discriminate against the movement or shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of recyclable or recycled solid waste materials; (2) issue appropriate orders in all cases where the rates charged or terms and conditions of transportation applicable to recyclable or recycled solid waste materials are found to be unfair, unreasonable, or discriminatory; and (3) file annual and terminal reports with the President and the Congress regarding the results of their respective investigations and all actions taken to establish fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory rates for the transportation of recyclable or recycled solid waste material. Stipulates that every invitation for bids, contract, or purchase by an executive agency, the General Services Administration, the Public Printer, or the Joint Committee on Printing or by any person contracting with the Government to furnish materials, products, supplies, or services shall require that all materials, products, or supplies to be delivered to or for the Government's account shall be comprised of recyclable or recycled materials in such percentages as required by regulations or directives issued after a public hearing by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Allows, as a deduction under the Internal Revenue Code, specified percentages of the amounts paid or incurred during the taxable year by the taxpayer to purchase recyclable or recycled solid waste materials for manufacture by the taxpayer into useful raw materials or saleable products. Title III: Conservation of Resources in Interstate Commerce - States that beginning not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act the applicable energy consumption adjustment must be subtracted from the deduction allowed in any tax year for the purchase of each major material used to form any product manufactured by the taxpayer when that material is not a recycled material. Title IV: Reducing the Volume of Nonreclaimable Packaging and Products in Interstate Commerce - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, within one year from the date of enactment of this Act, to promulgate such standards regulating the manufacture, distribution, reuse, and recycling of products, containers, or packages in commerce as are necessary to protect against unreasonable burdens on commerce and risks to health or the environment associated with the disposal of such products. Provides that any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this title or any regulation or standards issued hereunder shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $5,000 for each such violation or be imprisoned for not more than one year or both. Stipulates that no product shall be deemed in violation of this title when intended solely for export to any foreign nation. Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations establishing product durability standards setting the minimum life for major items classified as contributing significantly to solid waste or resource consumption problems and having substantial potential for increased useful life. Authorizes the Administrator to make loans to any State, municipality, or interstate or intermunicipal agency for the purchase of solid waste collection and separation systems that encourage the flow of recycled and recyclable materials in interstate commerce. Title V: General Provisions - Directs the Administrator to establish a Research and Development Advisory Board for the purpose of providing broad guidance for research, development, and demonstration decisions and to improve the communication of results to interested persons. Authorizes any person to commence a civil action on his own behalf against any person, including the United States and any other government instrumentality or agency to the extent permitted by the eleventh amendment to the Constitution, who is alleged to be in violation of any standard or requirement which has become effective pursuant to this Act. Grants the district courts of the United States jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce such standard or requirement or to order such Administrator to perform such act or duty, as the case may be.

Bill· HRH.R. 9007 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code to permit a Federal court, upon the recommendations of the U.S. prosecutor, to place certain persons charged with Federal crimes in programs of community supervision and services.

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973

Permits a Federal court, upon the recommendation of the United States prosecutor, to place persons charged with Federal crimes in programs of community supervision, where medical, vocational, and couseling services are provided. Requires a voluntary agreement by an individual to such placement and an intelligent waiver of his sixth amendment right to a speedy trial. Provides for the supervision by U.S. probation officers of individuals placed in community programs under thiS Act, and sets forth their responsibilities. States that the initial period of placement shall be ninety days, with a possible extension for an additional period of nine months. Provides for the deferral of charges against an individual during a period of placement, and for the dismissal of such charges upon successful completion of an individual's period of community supervision under this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3171-75)

Bill· HRH.R. 8985 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a Federal program to encourage the voluntary donation of pure and safe blood, and to establish a national registry of blood donors.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1973

Expresses the finding of Congress that an adequate supply of pure, safe human blood is essential to the welfare of the Nation. Establishes the National Blood Bank program within the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to perform enumerated duties to assure an adequate supply of blood throughout the Nation. Establishes an Advisory Council to make recommendations to the Secretary regarding: (1) policy goals of the program; (2) motivation and recognition of blood donors; (3) reciprocal transactions between national blood bank systems; and (4) removal of blood purchasing costs from health insurance plan coverage. Declares that only class A blood banks may maintain blood deposit or pledge programs in advance of their needs. Provides criminal penalties for persons violating the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 8919 (93rd)referred

Schoolbus Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1973

Schoolbus Safety Act - Authorizes, under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, safety design standards for schoolbuses. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish safety standards for schoolbuses. Requires the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate schoolbus accidents.

Bill· HRH.R. 8803 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a basic $5,000 exemption from income tax, in the case of an individual or a married couple, for amounts received as annuities, pensions, or other retirement benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1973

Permits, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, the exclusion of $5,000 from gross income, in the case of an individual or a married couple, for amounts received as annuities, pensions, or other retirement benefits. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 72(a))

Bill· HRH.R. 8448 (93rd)referred

Clean Elections Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1973

Clean Elections Act - Title I: Federal Elections Commission - Creates a six-member independent Federal Elections Commission: 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2 members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, and 2 members appointed by the President. Specifies that the Commission shall have full legal powers. Authorizes the Commission to use the personnel and facilities of the General Accounting Office. Requires the Commission to submit its budget directly to Congress along with any recommendations it may have for legislation. Transfers specified functions of the Secretary of the Senate, the GAO and the Clerk of the House to the Commission. Requires each candidate for Federal office to have a central campaign committee through which all reports must pass. Requires the central committee to file its report with the Commission. Specifies that reports contain all contributions in excess of $100 and that cash contributions of $2,500 or more be reported within 24 hours. Requires a financial report to be filed 10 days before an election. Title II: Federal Matching Payment Entitlement Fund - Establishes on the books of the Treasury of the United States the Federal Matching Payment Entitlement Fund to remain available for expenditure without fiscal year limitation. Entitles candidates for Federal office or an official national party committee or an official congressional campaign committee to payments from the fund, during any calendar year, in an amount equal to the cmount of each contribution received by such candidate or committee not in excess of $50. Requires that the candidate or committee submit matching payment entitlement vouchers including the full name of the contributor together with the date, the exact amount of the contribution, and the complete address of the contributor. States that the Secretary of the Treasury shall make a payment from the fund to the candidate or the treasurer of the committee in the amount certified by the Commission. Sets forth the limitations on certification by the Commission. Title III: Limitations on Political Contributions - Declares a limitation on contributions, made by an individual and expenditures of not more than $2,500 in the case of a candidacy for President or Vice President or not more than $1,000 in a congressional campaign. Title IV: Tax Incentives for Contributions to Candidates for Public Office - Allows a maximum credit for a taxable year for contributions to candidates for public office of $50 ($100 for a joint return). Title V: Voter's Time - Provides for a schedule of televised political broadcasts by candidates for Federal office. Requires the television networks to make prime time available to the candidates at roles not exceeding the prevailing unit charge of the station for the same amount of program time in the same time period. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to pay fully all certified bills for Voter's Time not more than 10 days following receipt from the Registry of Election Finance.

Bill· HRH.R. 8204 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced rate transportation for certain additional persons on a space-available basis.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 8180 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for repayment of certain sums advanced to providers of services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973

Requires that the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare shall make provisions for the repayment of unrecovered sums paid to providers of services under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Health Insurance for the Aged) at the beginning of such providers' participation in the insurance programs established by such Act. States that any repayment plan agreed upon may provide for repayment totally or in part by way of offsetting the amount to be recovered against any amounts otherwise owed by the United States to such provider for services rendered under such program.

Bill· HRH.R. 8172 (93rd)referred

A bill to promote public health and welfare by expanding and improving the family planning services and population sciences research activities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973

Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an Office of Population Affairs to be directed by an Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs. Sets forth the duties of the Assistant Secretary. Establishes within the Department an Administration on Reproductive Research and Family Planning. Creates within the Administration a National Center for Family Planning Services, headed by a Director, which shall establish identifiable units to carry out, at a minimum, the following functions: Public information, program planning and evaluation, manpower development and training, supervision of field services, and grants management. Establishes within the Administration, a National Institute for Research on Human Reproduction and Population Change which shall establish identifiable units to carry out, at a minimum, the following functions: Reproductive physiology research, contraceptive development and evaluation, operational research, social science research, public information, manpower development and training, and grants management. Establishes a National Family Planning Services Advisory Council to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Director, at meetings held no less than two times each year, on matters relating to the activities of the National Center for Family Planning Services. Establishes a National Population Sciences Advisory Council to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Director, at meetings held no less than two times each year, on matters relating to the activities of the National Institute for Research on Human Reporduction and Population Change. Sets forth the functions of the Administration on Reproductive Research and Family Planning. Authorizes to be appropriated for each fiscal year such amounts as may be necessary to meet the administrative expenses of the Administration. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to submit a report to Congress on each January 1 for the five years following the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1974-1976 for the following: (1) special project grants for family planning services; (2) formula grants for family planning, public health services; (3) manpower development and program planning and evaluation; (4) research grants and contracts; (5) grants for support of population sciences, research centers; and (6) planning and population growth information distribution and educational materials development.

Bill· HRH.R. 8120 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a Joint Committee on Energy, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1973

Establishes a Joint Committee on Energy in the Congress of the United States. Provides that such Joint Committee shall make a continuing investigation and study of the problems relating to the development and use of all forms of energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 8098 (93rd)referred

A bill to protect the public health and safety by assisting local fire protection districts and departments maintain and improve their firefighting and rescue operations.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1973

Establishes a Fire Protection Assistance Administration. Authorizes such Administration to make annual grants to any fire protection district or department for the purposes of maintaining, improving, or expanding its fire prevention and control, rescue, or other related functions. Sets forth conditions of elibility for such grants. Provides for the administration of the grant program. Provides that no annual grant under this Act may exceed $3,000,000. Establishes the National Fire Protection Advisory Council. Requires such Advisory Council to establish minimum training standards for fire prevention and control personnel. Requires such Advisory Council to study and report to the Administration the feasibility and desirability of a national clearinghouse for fire and rescue information. Provides that such Council shall cease to exist on June 30, 1976. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976 to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 7907 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow individuals an income tax credit for certain expenses of elementary or secondary education.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1973

Allows an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for expenses (including tuition, fees, books, and supplies) paid by a taxpayer to any private nonprofit elementary or secondary school for the education of any dependent for whom the taxpayer is allowed an income tax exemption. Limits such credit for a taxpayer to the lesser of 100 percent of expenses or $200. Reduces expenses of higher education of any individual paid during the taxable year by an amout equal to 1 percent of the amount by which the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer exceed $19,000. Provides that any payment which is taken into account in determing the tax credit shall not result in a tax refund.

Bill· HRH.R. 7908 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1973

Allows, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, a credit against the individual income tax for expenses paid by the taxpayer for the higher education of any individual, including the taxpayer. Excludes scholarships and fellowship grants, and educational assistance benefits paid by the Veterans' Administration, from such expenses paid for education purposes under this Act. Limits the eligibility for tax credit. Provides that the credit allowed to the taxpayer during the taxable year shall not exceed an amount equal to the sum of: (1) 100 percent of so much of the education expenses as does not exceed $200; (2) 75 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500; and (3) 25 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1,500. Reduces the credit allowable under this Act by an amount equal to 1 percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income under the code exceeds $19,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 7709 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 552 of title 5 of the United States Code to limit exemptions to disclosure of information, to establish a Freedom of Information Commission, and to further amend the Freedom of Information Act.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973

Title I: Limiting Freedom of Information Act Exemptions - Authorizes a U.S. District Court, upon a complaint under the Freedom of Information Act, to examine and determine the availability of a Government agency's records which such agency refuses to furnish or disclose because of specified exemptions to the Act. Requires an agency, where records contain both available and exempt portions, to furnish the non-exempt portions unless: (1) there would be a serious distortion of meaning if the portions were read separately; or (2) the available portions are so inextricably intertwined with the exempt portions that disclosure would jeopardize the integrity of the exempt portions. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(5), (a)(3),(b)) Title II: Freedom of Information Commission - Establishes the Freedom of Information Commission composed of 7 members and empowered to hold hearings and subpena witnesses. States that upon request by the Commission, each Federal agency is directed to furnish to the Commission all information, documents (including those classified under law or Executive order), data, and statistics necessary for the Commission's performance of its duties. Authorizes the Commission to initiate an investigation requested by a U.S. court, the Congress, the Comptroller General, a Federal agency, or (upon the vote of three members) by a private citizen concerning an allegation that information in the possession of a Federal agency is being improperly withheld under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a determination of improperly withheld records shall be prima facie evidence against the agency in any court of Congressional proceeding under the Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary for purposes of this title. Title III: Improving the Administration of Freedom of Information Act - Requires each agency, upon a request for records, to either comply with or deny the request within 10 days unless such records are unavailable for specified reasons and an additional 20 day extension is sought. Provides for a petition for action from denials of records, and final action on such appeals within 20 days. Requires each agency to submit an annual report to the House and Senate on the number of requests for records, the reasons for denials, and the results of complaints and appeals under the Act. (Adds 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6))

Bill· HRH.R. 7710 (93rd)referred

Family Visitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973

Authorizes the President, through the temporary Vietnam Children's Care Agency, to enter into arrangements with the Government of South Vietnam to provide assistance in improving the welfare of children in South Vietnam and to facilitate the adoption of orphaned or abandoned Vietnamese children, particularly children of United States fathers. Authorizes necessary funds to carry out the purposes of this Act. Authorizes additional funds that may be necessary to assist the United Nations or any other multi-lateral or non-profit organization to perform functions which would otherwise be performed by the Agency under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 7711 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide parking for tourists to the Capitol of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973

Requires the Administrator of the General Services Administration to establish a system of fringe parking facilities for use by tourists to the Capitol of the United States. States that the Administrator shall charge a reasonable fee to the user of each space and shall provide for express busses from such facilities to the Capitol.

Bill· HRH.R. 7586 (93rd)referred

Schoolbus Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973

Schoolbus Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish standards which require schoolbuses be equipped with seat backs of sufficient height and design to prevent, to the extent possible, any injury to each seated passenger and the driver. Makes standards applicable to buses manufactured after June 30, 1972. Authorizes the Attorney General to commence a civil action in the United States district courts to obtain a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating the Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to nay State or political subdivision thereof or to any school system to pay all or part of the cost of complying with the Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the Act. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 1392, 1395)

Bill· HRH.R. 7578 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal law relating to the care and treatment of animals to broaden the categories of persons regulated under such law, to assure that birds in pet stores and zoos are protected, and to increase protection for animals in transit.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973

Broadens the provisions of existing law relating to the care and treatment of animals to cover common carriers and retail pet stores, and to cover any bird when used in connection with a retail pet store. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2132(f) (g)) Provides that the standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture under such provisions of law for the humane treatment of animals shall apply with respect to the facilities of any person licensed under such provisions of law and also to terminal facilities used by any common carrier licensed thereunder. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2143)

Bill· HRH.R. 7440 (93rd)referred

National Diabetes Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1973

National Diabetes Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to expand the authority of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases in order to advance the national attack on diabetes. Authorizes the Director to the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases, with the advice of the National Advisory Council of the Institute, to develop a plan for a national diabetes program. Sets forth general guidelines for such program and provides that the program shall be coordinated with the other programs conducted or administered by the research institutes of the National Institure of Health. Provides that the plan required to be developed by this Act shall be developed within two hundred seventy days after the effective date of this Act. Requires the Director of the Institute at the end of each calender year, to prepare and submit to the President for transmittal to the Congress a report on the activities, progress and accomplishments under the progrom during the preceding year and a plan for the program for the succeding five-year period. to establish programs as necessary in cooperation with other Federal health agencies, state, local and regional public health agencies, and nonprofit private health agencies, in the prevention, control diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, appropriately emphasizing the prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of such diseases in children. Authorizes to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, $35,000,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and $45,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, for the purpose of establishing such programs. States that the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases may provide for the development of not less that fifteen centers for basic and clinical research into, training in, and demonstration of advanced diagnostic, prevention and treatment methods for diabetes prevention. States that support of such a center may be for a period of not to exceed five years and may be extended by the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases for additional periods of not more than five years each, after review of the operations of the centers by a scientific review group established by the Director. Establishes an Interagency Technical Committee on Diabetes which shall be responsible for coordinating those aspects of all Federal Health Programs and activities relating to diabetes.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 367 (93rd)referred

Resolution to appoint a Special Prosecutor.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1973

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Attorney General designate appoint a special prosecutor in any and all criminal actions arising from any illegal activities in the Presidential election of 1972.

Bill· HRH.R. 7302 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue rights-of-way and special land use permits for the construction of pipelines in the State of Alaska under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue rights-of-way and special land use permits for the construction of pipelines in the State of Alaska, along the shortest feasible route between Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and the Canadian border after complying with all applicable provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to initiate intensive investigation into the feasibility of a Trans-Canadian pipeline.

Bill· HRH.R. 7226 (93rd)referred

Health Programs Extension Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1973

Health Programs Extension Act - Title I: Amendments to Public Health Service Act - Extends appropriations through fiscal year 1974 for the following programs under the Public Health Service Act: (1) health services research and development, (2) national health surveys and studies, (3) public health training, (4) migrant health (5) comprehensive health planning and services (6) assistance to medical libraries (7) Hill-Burton programs for construction of medical library facilities (8) training in the allied health professions, (9) regional medical programs, and (10) population research and family planning. Title II: Amendments to the Community Mental Health Centers Act - Extends appropriations through fiscal year 1974 for the following programs under the Community Mental Health Centers Act: (1) construction assistance for mental health centers, (2) staffing assistance for mental health centers, (3) alcoholism programs (4) drug abuse programs, (5)consultation services, and (6) mental health of children. Title III: Amendments to the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act - Extends appropriations through fiscal year 1974 for construction, services, and planning under the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act. Title IV: Funding Assurances - Extends appropriations through fiscal year 1974 for programs under the Medical Facilities Construction and Modernization Amendment of 1970.

Bill· HRH.R. 7185 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1973

Allows, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, a credit against the individual income tax for expenses paid by the taxpayer for the higher education of any individual, including the taxpayer. Excludes scholarships and fellowship grants, and educational assistance benefits paid by the Veterans' Administration, from such expenses paid for education purposes under this Act. Limits the eligibility for tax credit. Provides that the credit allowed to the taxpayer during the taxable year shall not exceed an amount equal to the sum of: (1) 100 percent of so much of the education expenses as does not exceed $200; (2) 75 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500; and (3) 25 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1,500. Reduces the credit allowable under this Act by an amount equal to 1 percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income under the code exceeds $19,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 7186 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1973

Allows, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, a credit against the individual income tax for expenses paid by the taxpayer for the higher education of any individual, including the taxpayer. Excludes scholarships and fellowship grants, and educational assistance benefits paid by the Veterans' Administration, from such expenses paid for education purposes under this Act. Limits the eligibility for tax credit. Provides that the credit allowed to the taxpayer during the taxable year shall not exceed an amount equal to the sum of: (1) 100 percent of so much of the education expenses as does not exceed $200; (2) 75 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500; and (3) 25 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1,500. Reduces the credit allowable under this Act by an amount equal to 1 percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income under the code exceeds $19,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 7184 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow individuals an income tax credit for certain expenses of elementary or secondary education.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1973

Allows an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for expenses (including tuition, fees, books, and supplies) paid by a taxpayer to any private nonprofit elementary or secondary school for the education of any dependent for whom the taxpayer is allowed an income tax exemption. Limits such credit for a taxpayer to the lesser of 100 percent of expenses or $200. Reduces expenses of higher education of any individual paid during the taxable year by an amout equal to 1 percent of the amount by which the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer exceed $19,000. Provides that any payment which is taken into account in determing the tax credit shall not result in a tax refund.

Bill· HRH.R. 6894 (93rd)referred

Land Use Policy and Planning Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1973

Land Use Policy and Planning Assistance Act - Title I: Findings, Policy and Purpose - makes the following Findings: (1) There is a national interest and need for a more efficient system of land use; (2) There is a lack of understanding of the land use policies established by individual States, regions, and localities; (3) Adequate data and information is not readily available to land use decision makers; (4) Land resources have too often been wasted because of failure to conduct competent planning; (5) Because of lack of coordinated planning between governmental levels there develop conflicts and delays in executing land use policies; (6) primary responsibility in the area of land use should rest with the states and local government with guidance from the national government; and (7) the decision making process in land use planning affects and should include those persons at all income levels and backgrounds. Declares a national policies to promote, encourage, develop, assist, and implement land use programs for the general welfare and well being of the United States. Title II: Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to those states whose land use plans according to his judgment meet the criteria established by this Act. Requires the Secretary to consult with the heads of specified Federal agencies during the five year period after the enactment of this Act to consider their views and recommendations. Requires the Federal, State, and local projects and activities which effect land use to be consistent with the land use policies established by this Act. Authorizes hearings to be held and recommendations made where Federal action is to affect a non-Federal area not receiving grants under this Act. Reduces those funds to which a state is entitled under the Airport and Airways Development Act, from Federal-aid highways funds, and under the Land and Water conservation Fund Act of 1965, if such State is found ineligible for grants under this Act. Title III: Administration Of Land Use Policy - establishes the National Advisory Board on Land Use Policy and designates its members and responsibilities. Requires that the States make available to those interstate entities involved in land use planning a portion of the funds allocated to the State provided such entity is in conformity with the purposes and goals of this Act. Title IV: General - Authorizes the President to designate an agency or agencies to set guidelines for agencies working under this Act. Requires a bicennial report to be made to the President and Congress from the Board with the assistance of the Secretary of the Interior. Permits the Secretary to utilize personnel of other agencies and to provide technical assistance to states receiving funds under this Act. Sets forth the Judicial procedure to be used in carrying out the provisions of the Act. Requires those States receiving funds to make reports and keep specified financial records. Authorizes appropriations for five fiscal years following the enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6903 (93rd)referred

National Catastrophic Disaster Insurance Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1973

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

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 198 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that our NATO allies should contribute more to the cost of their own defense.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1973

Makes it the sense of Congress that: (1) the President vigorously press our NATO allies to assume a greater proportion of the cost of their own defense; and (2) the President, as Commander in Chief, take whatever steps he deems necessary to implement this burden-sharing concept. Declares that no action taken pursuant to this resolution should weaken either our resolve or our ability to fulfill our commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.

Bill· HRH.R. 6838 (93rd)referred

A bill to limit the sale or distribution of mailing lists by Federal agencies.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1973

Prohibits any Government agency from distributing or selling to any person any list of names and addresses of: (1) employees or former employees; (2) persons licensed by or required to file information with the agency; or (3) members or former members of the Armed Forces. Permits an agency to make available such list if the person seeking the list certifies that it will not be used for commercial, solicitation, or unlawful purposes, or if the list is made available as a necessary part of the agency's statutory functions. Prescribes a penalty of imprisonment for not more than one year, or a fine of $10,000, or both, for violations of the provisions of this Act. (Amends 5 U.S.C.552(c))