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Resolution· HRESH.Res. 962 (94th)referred

Resolution to designate January 22 as Ukrainian Independence Day.

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1976

Designates January 22 of each year (the anniversary of the proclamation which declared Ukraine to be a free and independent republic) as Ukrainian Independence Day.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 907 (94th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1975

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

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 902 (94th)passed

Resolution providing for the consideration of S. 95, an act to guarantee the constitutional right to vote and to provide uniform procedures for absentee voting in Federal elections in the case of citizens outside the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (S. 95) to guarantee the constitutional right to vote and to provide uniform procedures for absentee voting in Federal elections in the case of citizens outside the United states. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. States that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Provides that at the conclusion of such consideration, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole House to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Directs that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 893 (94th)referred

Resolution to direct the Committees on Appropriations and International Relations to begin immediate study of the present relationship of the United States to the United Nations and report their recommendations to the Speaker of the House within 3 months.

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1975

Directs the House Committees on Appropriations and International Relations to begin immediate study of the present relationship of the United States to the United Nations and report their recommendations to the Speaker of the House within three months.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 865 (94th)passed

Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 10481. A bill to authorize emergency guarantees of obligations of States and political subdivisions thereof; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that income from certain obligations guaranteed by the United States shall be subject to taxation; to amend the Bankruptcy Act.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move, clause 2(1) (6) of rule XI to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H. R. 10481) to authorize emergency guarantees of obligations of States and political subdivisions thereof; to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide that income from specified obligations guaranteed by the United States shall be subject to taxation; to amend the Bankruptcy Act; and for other purposes. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed three hours, two hours to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing, and one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule by titles instead of by sections. Provides that no amendment to title II of said bill shall be in order except amendments recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, and said amendments shall not be subject to amendment. Directs that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 472 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the signing in Helsinki of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe did not change in any way the longstanding policy of the United States not to recognize the Soviet Union's illegal annexation of the three Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1975

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the signing in Helsinki of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe did not change in any way the longstanding policy of the United States not to recognize the Soviet Union's illegal annexation of the three Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Bill· HRH.R. 10600 (94th)referred

Young Adult Conservation Corps Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1975

Young Adult Conservation Corps Act - Declares it to be a finding of Congress that unemployment levels are excessively high among young adults, and that there are large inventories of conservation work and other work of a public nature on public lands, including the national park and forest systems, which require large amounts of labor and relatively small capital investments. States that it is the purpose of this Act to complement the Youth Conservation Corps Act and to provide employment to young adults. Declares the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to jointly extend the Youth Conservation Corps to make possible the year-round employment of young adults. States that individuals employed as Corps members under this Act shall be between the ages of 19 and 24; shall meet applicable physical standards; shall be given preference for employment if they reside in counties in which the unemployment rate was equal to or in excess of six percent for three consecutive months; and may be employed for a total of not more than 12 months. Sets forth criteria by which the Secretaries shall be guided in determining the location of projects and the type of work to be done. States that priority should be given to counties having a high rate of unemployment and that highly labor intensive projects should be sought. States that the rate of pay for Corps members should be set at the current Federal minimum wage. Extends the provisions of this Act to cover employment of young adults in State conservation programs in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Conservation Corps Act which make such an extension. Requires the Secretaries to prepare, within eight months of the enactment of this Act, a plan for the execution of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of funds for preparing the plan and for preparing the sites, facilities, and equipment selected in this plan. Authorizes the appropriation of funds as specified for the four fiscal years during which young adults are employed under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 10412 (94th)referred

Emergency State and Community Financial Assistance Corporation Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1975

Emergency State and Community Financial Assistance Corporation Act - Establishes the Emergency State and Community Financial Assistance Corporation to make and guarantee new loans at reasonable interest rates to States and local governments for public works and facilities. States that the Corporation shall have a capital stock of $1,000,000,000 subscribed by the United States, payment for which shall be subject to call in whole or in part by the Board. Authorizes the Corporation to issue rates, debentures, bonds, and other evidences of indebtedness in such amounts and on such terms and conditions or its Board may determine, subject to the limitations prescribed in this Act. Exempts the Corporation from the taxing authority of the United States or any State or local government. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury $1,000,000,000 to finance the purchase of Corporation stock.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 778 (94th)passed

Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 9472. A bill to amend section 15d of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to increase the amount of bonds which may be issued by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9472) to amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to increase the amount of bonds which may be issued by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Provides that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.

Bill· HRH.R. 9957 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for the termination of all American assistance to any country which fails to take adequate steps to control illegal trade in narcotics.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1975

Provides under the Foreign Assistance Act that no assistance or sales of defense articles may be made under the Foreign Military Sales Act to any country unless the President certifies to the Congress that such country has taken adequate steps to control illegal trade in narcotics. Directs that upon Congressional disapproval of a Presidential determination, made pursuant to this Act, such country shall remain ineligible for assistance and for sales of defense articles until the Congress declares such country eligible. Authorizes the President to suspend assistance and sales of defense articles to any country which he determines has failed to restrict illegal production of narcotic drugs.

Bill· HRH.R. 9940 (94th)referred

A bill to extend tax relief benefits to single individuals.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1975

Authorizes single individuals to use the same tax tables when computing their tax as are presently applicable to married individuals filing joint returns and to surviving spouses.

Bill· HRH.R. 9865 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction for amounts paid by a taxpayer for tuition to provide an education for himself or for his dependents.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1975

Allows a deduction under the Internal Revenue Code of up to $1000 for amounts paid by a taxpayer for tuition to provide an education for himself or for his dependents at a vocational school, an institution of higher education, a secondary school, or an elementary school.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 725 (94th)passed

A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 7222. A bill to increase the contribution by the Federal Government to the costs of employees' group life insurance.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7222) to increase the contribution by the Federal Government to the costs of employees' group life insurance. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Requires that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.

Bill· HRH.R. 9652 (94th)referred

Uniform Federal Welfare and Medicaid Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1975

Uniform Federal Welfare and Medicaid Assistance Act - Increases to 75 percent the Federal matching rate for purposes of reimbursement to States under the Medicaid and Aid to Families with Dependent Children programs of the Social Security Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 9280 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide that no State shall be required to administer individual means tests for the provision of education, nutrition, transportation, recreation, socialization, or associated services provided thereunder to groups of low-income individuals aged 60 or older, and to limit the frequency of recertifications of eligibility for services under such title.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1975

Provides that no State shall be required to administer individual means tests for the provision of education, nutrition, transportation, recreation, socialization, or associated services provided under the Social Security Act to groups of low-income individuals aged sixty or older. Limits to 6 months the frequency of recertifications of eligibility for services under such Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 677 (94th)referred

Resolution disapproving of efforts to expel Israel from the United Nations.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1975

Expresses the House of Representatives strong disapproval of efforts to expel Israel from the United Nations. States that if Israel is expelled the United States should reassess its relationship with the United Nations General Assembly. Provides that such reassessment shall include possible withdrawal from that body.

Bill· HRH.R. 9095 (94th)referred

Export Priorities Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1975

Export Priorities Act - Title I: General Provisions - Makes technical amendments to the Export Administration Act of 1969. Title II: Agricultural Export Controls - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, within 30 days after the beginning of the crop year for any agricultural commodity, to determine the quantity or the crop of such commodity, if any, that will be available for export and inform the Secretary of Commerce who shall publicly announce such determination. States that no agricultural commodity may be exported to any foreign country unless the person exporting has been issued a license or unless the commodity has been exempted. States that the quantity of any commodity available for export shall be allocated among foreign countries by the Secretary. Specifies the basis for determining such allocation. Provides that the Secretary may reserve not more than 10 percent of a commodity for export in order to meet unexpected foreign demand resulting from natural disaster, crop failure, and changes in existing trading patterns in that commodity. Prescribes the procedures for: (1) issuance of export licenses; (2) administrative revision of quantities available for support; and (3) exports to developing countries. Confers authority on the Secretary to issue such rules or regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. States that fees collected by the Secretary on export licenses shall be deposited in a special account in the Treasury and shall be available to carry out the National School Lunch Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, the Food Stamp Act and the commodity distribution program of the Agricultural Act of 1949, with specified exceptions.

Bill· HRH.R. 9037 (94th)referred

Schoolchildren's Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975

Schoolchildren's Assistance Act - Authorizes a two-year program of financial assistance for all elementary and secondary school children. Declares that it is the intent of Congress to: guarantee the right of the parent to have his child educated in a school of his own choosing; perpetuate freedom of choice on all levels of education; continue the pluralistic system of education presently operative in the United States; avoid direct or indirect contravention of education; provide equal opportunity to all children. Prohibits Federal Government officers or employees administering this Act from exercising direction or control over the policy determination, personnel, curriculum, or administration of any school. Authorizes appropriations, without any condition inconsistent with this Act being placed on such appropriations, of $6,000,000 for fiscal years 1977 and 1978. Provides that the sum of $120 shall be allotted annually to each school pupil for the purposes of defraying the costs of his education. Asserts that if a parent or legal guardian declares to the Commissioner of Education his intention to have his ward attend private school, the allotment may be granted to such private school by the Commissioner who has the power to promulgate the rules to protect the interests of the child and of the United States.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 369 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution for negotiations on the Turkish opium ban.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to prevent the resumption of opium production; and (2) if such negotiations prove unfruitful, exercise the authority provided by the Congress under specified provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act to terminate all assistance to the Government of Turkey.

Bill· HRH.R. 8940 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1975, the personal income tax exemptions of a taxpayer (including the exemption for a spouse, the exemptions for dependents, and the additional exemptions for old age and blindness).

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1975

Increases to $1,200 the personal income tax exemptions of a taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code (including the exemption for a spouse, the exemptions for dependents, and the additional exemptions for old age and blindness). Increases the amounts of the withholding exemptions applicable for purposes of the collection of income tax at the source in order to reduce the amount withheld at the source.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 600 (94th)passed

Resolution waiving points of order against H.R. 8597. A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the U.S. Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975

Waives specified points of order against the bill (H.R. 8597) making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and specified Independent Agencies, for fiscal year 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 586 (94th)passed

Resolution waiving certain points of order against H.R. 8365. A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1975

Waives specified points of order against the bill (H.R. 8365) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for fiscal year 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 563 (94th)passed

Resolution waiving certain points of order against H.R. 8070, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent executive agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1975

Waves specified points of order against the bill (H.R. 8070) making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent executive agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, corporations, and offices for fiscal year 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 315 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution requesting release of two Ukrainian intellectuals.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1975

States that Congress urges President Ford to utilize every appropriate means for the transmission of a request to the Government of the Soviet Union that it release from prison Valentyn Moroz and Leonid Plyuskck, and that it permit them and their immediate families to emigrate from the Soviet Union to the country of their choice.

Bill· HRH.R. 7751 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize emergency loan guarantees to units of government.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1975

Expresses the finding of Congress that in recessionary periods, a loan guarantee authority in the Federal Government is necessary to enable local governments to maintain a sound fiscal structure. Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to provide authority for loan guarantees to units of government to meet temporary and urgent fiscal requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee loans made by any financial institution to units of local government to assist that unit of government to meet temporary and urgent financial needs. Requires the Secretary to determine before guaranteeing any loan that such loan: (1) is necessary; (2) is not otherwise available; and (3) carries reasonable assurance of repayment. Directs the Secretary to require governments receiving guarantees to develop a balanced budget and a long-range financial planning program. Limits the amount of loans to any unit of government which may be guaranteed in any one year to $500,000,000 unless the Secretary submits a proposal for a larger guarantee to Congress and neither house takes any negative action on such proposal within thirty calendar days. Limits the total amount of loan guarantees under this Act to $5,000,000,000. Establishes a loan guarantee fund within the Treasury. Authorizes to be appropriated to the fund such amounts as may be necessary to provide requisite capital. Authorizes the Secretary to use the proceeds of the sale of securities issued under the Second Liberty Bond Act to cover guarantees in case there is an insufficient amount in the fund. Creates a Loan Guarantee Policy Board to establish policies governing the granting of guarantees. Authorizes all Federal Reserve Banks to act as fiscal agents of the government in making guarantees. Provides for the termination of all authority under this Act one year after the date of enactment or upon the establishment of an Emergency Loan Guarantee Corporation. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on all operations under this Act within one year of enactment. Requires the report to contain the Secretary's recommendations with respect to the establishment of an Emergency Loan Guarantee Corporation.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 524 (94th)passed

A bill to terminate certain authorities with respect to national emergencies still in effect, and to provide for orderly implementation and termination of future national emergencies.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3884) to terminate certain authorities with respect to national emergencies still in effect, and to provide for orderly implementation and termination of future national emergencies. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. States that at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 513 (94th)passed

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6799) to approve certain of the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, to amend certain of them, and to make certain additional amendments to those rules.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be order to move, clause 2 (1) (6) of rule XI to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6799) to approve certain of the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, to amend certain of them, and to make certain additional amendments to those Rules. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. States that no amendment shall be in order to the bill except amendments offered by direction of the Committee on the Judiciary or germane amendments printed in the Congressional Record at least two calendar days prior to the start of consideration of said bill for amendment, but said amendments shall not be subject to amendment except those offered by direction of the Committee on the Judiciary. Provides that it shall be in order to debate pending amendments or sections of the bill under the five-minute rule by the offering of pro forma amendments. States that at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.

Bill· HRH.R. 7409 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide penalties for certain persons who employ, or who refer for employment, aliens who are in the United States illegally.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Forbids, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the employment or referral for employment of aliens who have not been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. States that a person who employs or refers for employment such an individual shall not be deemed to have violated this Act if he has: (1) obtained a form signed by the individual stating that he is a citizen or lawfully admitted alien; and (2) himself signed a form stating that he has read the individual's birth certificate or any other document which validates the individual's statement. Provides that any person who violates this Act shall be fined in an amount equal to the cost to the United States of deporting such alien if such alien is deported, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both, for the first such employment or referral, and shall be fined the same amount, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, for each such subsequent employment or referral. Directs the Immigration and Naturalization Service to increase the personnel of the United States Border Patrol and Investigations Branch by 2,500 by the end of fiscal year 1975. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this provision. Provides that this Act shall take effect 90 days after enactment and shall only apply to aliens who become employed or are referred for employment on or after that date.

Bill· HRH.R. 7422 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize emergency loan guarantees to units of Government.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Expresses the finding of Congress that in recessionary periods, a loan guarantee authority in the Federal Government is necessary to enable local governments to maintain a sound fiscal structure. Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to provide authority for loan guarantees to units of government to meet temporary and urgent fiscal requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee loans made by any financial institution to units of local government to assist that unit of government to meet temporary and urgent financial needs. Requires the Secretary to determine before guaranteeing any loan that such loan: (1) is necessary; (2) is not otherwise available; and (3) carries reasonable assurance of repayment. Directs the Secretary to require governments receiving guarantees to develop a balanced budget and a long-range financial planning program. Limits the amount of loans to any unit of government which may be guaranteed in any one year to $500,000,000 unless the Secretary submits a proposal for a larger guarantee to Congress and neither house takes any negative action on such proposal within thirty calendar days. Limits the total amount of loan guarantees under this Act to $5,000,000,000. Establishes a loan guarantee fund within the Treasury. Authorizes to be appropriated to the fund such amounts as may be necessary to provide requisite capital. Authorizes the Secretary to use the proceeds of the sale of securities issued under the Second Liberty Bond Act to cover guarantees in case there is an insufficient amount in the fund. Creates a Loan Guarantee Policy Board to establish policies governing the granting of guarantees. Authorizes all Federal Reserve Banks to act as fiscal agents of the government in making guarantees. Provides for the termination of all authority under this Act one year after the date of enactment or upon the establishment of an Emergency Loan Guarantee Corporation. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on all operations under this Act within one year of enactment. Requires the report to contain the Secretary's recommendations with respect to the establishment of an Emergency Loan Guarantee Corporation.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 461 (94th)referred

Joint resolution for the relief of New York City.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1975

Calls for the bipartisan congressional leadership to create a solution to the short-term financial plight of New York City. States that the leadership shall seek the cooperation of New York City and State, major New York banks, the Federal Reserve Board and the Congress.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 425 (94th)open

A bill to authorize funds for humanitarian assistance and evacuation programs in Vietnam and to clarify restrictions on the availability of funds for the use of U.S. Armed Forces in Indochina.

United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution, clause 2, rule XXVIII to the contrary notwithstanding, it shall be in order to consider the conference report on the bill (H.R. 6096) to authorize funds for humanitarian assistance and evacuation programs in Vietnam and to clarify restrictions on the availability of funds for the use of United States Armed Forces in Indochina, and for other purposes.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 411 (94th)passed

Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 5810. A bill to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in oder to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5810) to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Declares that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 410 (94th)passed

Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 4510. A bill to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations.

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1975

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4510) to amend the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, to authorize additional appropriations. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Stipulates that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 221 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution requesting release of two Ukrainian intellectuals.

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1975

States that Congress urges President Ford to utilize every appropriate means for the transmission of a request to the Government of the Soviet Union that it release from prison Valentyn Moroz and Leonid Plyuskck, and that it permit them and their immediate families to emigrate from the Soviet Union to the country of their choice.

Bill· HRH.R. 5483 (94th)referred

A bill to establish a Hudson River Compact Commission composed of the Secretary of the Interior and representatives from the States of New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut so that the Commission may negotiate a compact to develop, preserve, and restore the resources of the Hudson River Basin and its shores, and to authorize certain necessary steps to be taken to protect those resources from adverse Federal actions until the States concerned and the Congress have the opportunity to act on that compact.

United States · United States Congress · 25 March 1975

Establishes the Hudson River Compact Commission composed of the Secretary of the Interior and representatives from the States of New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. States that the purpose of the Commission shall be to negotiate a compact to develop, preserve, and restore the Hudson River Basin and its shores. Authorizes that necessary steps be taken to protect the resources of the Hudson River Basin from adverse Federal actions until the States and Congress have the opportunity to act on the compact negotiated by the Commission. Requires that any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States taking actions which could unfavorably affect any resource of the Hudson riverway shall consult with the Secretary concerning any such actions. Directs the Secretary to transmit a report to the Congress and the President relating to the status of the negotiations by the Commission, including the Secretary's recommendations concerning the execution of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of not more than $75,000 for fiscal year 1976 to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5088 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 109 of title 23 of the United States Code to permit the Secretary of Transportation to delegate the responsibility for the preparation of an environmental impact statement to the State affected by a proposed project on a Federal-aid highway system.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1975

Permits the Secretary of Transportation to delegate the responsibility for the preparation of an environmental impact statement to the State affected by a proposed project on a Federal-aid highway system. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 109)

Bill· HRH.R. 4933 (94th)referred

A bill to prohibit commercial flights by supersonic aircraft into or over the United States until certain findings are made by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and by the Secretary of Transportation.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975

Makes it unlawful to operate a supersonic aircraft, manufactured in the United States or in a foreign nation, for a commercial flight at supersonic or subsonic speeds in the navigable airspace of the United States until: (1) the Congress, by law, approves findings by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency that the operation of such supersonic aircraft in the navigable airspace of the United States will not have detrimental physiological or psychological effects on the environment; (2) the Secretary has made affirmative findings that the operation of supersonic aircraft in the navigable airspace of the United States meets all noise, environmental, and safety standards prescribed under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958; and (3) the Congress is satisfied that the Federal Aviation Administration has adopted noise standards for supersonic aircraft.

Bill· HRH.R. 3968 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in order to clarify the procedures therein with respect to the preparation of environmental impact statements.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1975

Permits the responsible Federal official to delegate the preparation of an environmental impact statement required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to the appropriate State agency or official. Provides that in no way is such delegation to be construed as relieving the Federal official from being responsible for the objectivity, completeness, and content of such statement in adopting and approving it.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 159 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning recognition by the European Security Conference of the Soviet Union's occupation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1975

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States delegation to the European Security Conference should not agree to the recognition by the European Security Conference of the Soviet Union's annexation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and it should remain the policy of the United States not to recognize in any way the annexation of the Baltic nations by the Soviet Union.