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Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10]

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Bill· HRH.R. 12972 (95th)reported

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to remove certain work disincentives for the disabled under the supplemental security income benefits program.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1978

Amends Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) of the Social Security Act to provide that an individual may work without being considered as having engaged in substantial gainful activity, and thus forfeiting disability status, if such individual's earnings are at a rate that does not exceed the amount specified by this Act. Excludes from an individual's income, for purposes of determining eligibility for benefits under such Title, an amount equal to the expenses which such individual incurs in earning income.

Bill· HRH.R. 12981 (95th)referred

A bill to require the preparation of an environmental impact statement for any action causing the movement of 100 or more Federal employees from a place of employment in one county to one or more places of employment outside that county.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1978

Requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement for any action causing the movement of 100 or more Federal employees who are employed in an Executive agency from a place of employment in one county to one or more places outside such county.

Bill· HRH.R. 12824 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act and chapters 2 and 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to abolish the Disability Insurance Trust Fund and provide instead for the payment of disability insurance benefits from general revenues, with appropriate adjustments in social security tax rates.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1978

Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code to abolish the Disability Insurance Trust Fund and provide instead for the payment of disability insurance benefits from general revenues. Reduces employment and self-employment tax rates below the rates established by the Social Security Amendments of 1977.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1180 (95th)referred

A resolution relating to voluntary pooling of clerk-hire funds.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1978

Provides that where two or more Members of the House of Representatives pay the basic pay of an individual from the clerk-hire allowance of each such Member, such individual shall be considered to be on the payroll of only one such Member for purposes of determining the number of individuals employed by such Members under the clerk-hire allowance. Requires such Members to designate who shall be considered the employer for the month involved and to report such designation to the Office of Finance.

Bill· HRH.R. 12721 (95th)referred

A bill to disregard, for purposes of certain taxes imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to employees, certain changes since 1975 in the treatment of individuals as employees.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1978

Requires that, until further Congressional action is taken, the determination of whether an individual is an employee for purposes of social security taxation, unemployment taxation, and income tax withholding shall be made in accordance with audit practices and regulations in effect December 31, 1975.

Bill· HRH.R. 12663 (95th)referred

A bill to establish a Potomac River Shoreline Area Commission for the purpose of developing a plan for the cooperative management by Federal, State, District of Columbia, and local authorities of certain areas along the Potomac River, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1978

Establishes a Potomac River Shoreline Area Advisory Commission to develop a plan for the management of specified areas of the Potomac River located in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Specifies the elements to be included in such plan. Directs the Commission to submit the plan to the relevant State, local, and District of Columbia authorities for comments within 24 months following the funding of the Commission. Directs the Commission to adjust the plan as necessary and to submit it to Congress within 60 days after initial submission to State and local authorities. Provides for such plan to take effect only at such time and in such manner as Congress directs. Directs the Commission to terminate within 30 days after the enactment of the plan by Congress, or within 36 months after the submission of the plan to Congress, whichever occurs first.

Bill· HRH.R. 12532 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the use of the zero bracket amount will not reduce the benefits of income averaging.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1978

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the zero bracket amount shall be subtracted from an individual's taxable income when using income averaging in order to tax the averaged income in the same manner, and to the same extent, it was taxed when the standard deduction was used in tax computations.

Bill· HRH.R. 12512 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prepare and put into effect comprehensive noise abatement plans for airports operated by the Administrator.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1978

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to develop and effectuate comprehensive noise abatement plans for airports operated by the Administration. Requires the Administrator to establish and maintain an aircraft noise monitoring program for each such airport.

Bill· HRH.R. 12089 (95th)referred

A bill to establish a Potomac River Shoreline Area Commission for the purpose of developing a plan for the cooperative management by Federal, State, District of Columbia, and local authorities of certain areas along the Potomac River, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1978

Establishes a Potomac River Shoreline Area Advisory Commission to develop a plan for the management of specified areas of the Potomac River located in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Specifies the elements to be included in such plan. Directs the Commission to submit the plan to the relevant State, local, and District of Columbia authorities for comments within 24 months following the funding of the Commission. Directs the Commission to adjust the plan as necessary and to submit it to Congress within 60 days after initial submission to State and local authorities. Provides for such plan to take effect only at such time and in such manner as Congress directs. Directs the Commission to terminate within 30 days after the enactment of the plan by Congress, or within 36 months after the submission of the plan to Congress, whichever occurs first.

Bill· HRH.R. 11961 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Interstate Commerce Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act to provide for the removal of certain barriers to commuter van-pooling programs.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1978

Amends part II of the Interstate Commerce Act (Motor Carriers) to exempt from the provisions of such part vehicles carrying up to 15 persons in a single day roundtrip for the purpose of commuting to and from work. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to exempt from the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of such Act individuals participating in a voluntary ride-sharing arrangement for the transportation of up to 15 persons in a single day roundtrip for the purpose of commuting to and from work.

Bill· HRH.R. 11812 (95th)referred

A bill to amend section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards with respect to certain electronic equipment that is susceptible to radio frequency energy interference.

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1978

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the use of protective components in electronic equipment which are capable of reducing interference from radio frequency energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 11711 (95th)passed

A bill to improve the operation of the adjustment assistance programs for workers and firms under the Trade Act of 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1978

Title I: Improvements in Adjustment Assistance for Workers - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of Labor to reconsider denied petitions of groups of workers for trade adjustment assistance which were filed prior to November 1, 1977. Qualifies a previously ineligible employee for coverage under a certification of eligibility if: (1) the petition for certification was filed before November 1, 1977; and (2) the employee's last total or partial separation from the appropriate firm occurred between one year and 18 months of the filing of the petition. Permits any group of workers separated from employment after October 3, 1974, and before November 1, 1977, to file, or have filed on their behalf, a petition for certification if a previous petition for such group was not filed between April 2, 1975, and November 1, 1977. Makes eligible for assistance certain groups of workers in firms whose customer firms have been adversely affected by imports. Authorizes the Secretary to file a petition on behalf of a group of workers. Permits a group to be certified if the sales or production of its firm or subdivision threaten to decrease absolutely. Stipulates that no assistance shall be furnished in such an instance until sales or production have ceased. Permits an employee who worked for more than one firm or subdivision whose workers have been certified to take into account all such employment in determining eligibility for assistance allowances. Extends the duration of additional readjustment assistance for workers receiving approved training. Directs the Secretary to establish a program of experimental projects designed to improve methods meeting the employment and training problems of workers displaced by import competition. Increases, and revises application and eligibility guidelines for, job search and relocation allowances. Title II: Improvements in adjustment assistance to firms - Revises eligibility requirements for firm adjustment assistance including making eligible certain firms whose customer firms have been directly affected by imports. Requires, rather than authorizes, the Secretary of Commerce to provide technical assistance to a firm for an economic adjustment proposal if it cannot prepare one without assistance. Increases the requirement percentage for assistance provided through private entities. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to loans to firms guaranteed under the Trade Act of 1974, to pay to or on behalf of the borrower annually for up to ten years an amount sufficient to reduce interest paid up to four percentage points. Increases maximum amount guaranteed loans and direct loans which may be furnished to any one firm. Title III: General Provisions - Establishes the Commerce Labor Adjustment Action Committee to facilitate coordination between the Department of Labor and Commerce in providing assistance to trade-impacted workers, firms and communities. Authorizes grants to labor organizations for research on issues relating to the design of an effective program of trade adjustment assistance. Authorizes grants for industry wide research programs on techniques to improve economic efficiency.

Bill· HRH.R. 11749 (95th)referred

Franchising Termination Practices Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1978

Franchising Termination Practices Reform Act - Requires a franchisor to notify a franchisee at least 90 days in advance of the franchisor's intention to terminate the franchise and to state the reasons for termination. Prohibits a franchisor from cancelling a franchise or failing to renew a franchise unless the franchisor is effecting a market area withdrawal or the franchisor has good cause for failure to renew and has given proper notice. Makes any franchisor who has violated the requirements of this Act civilly liable to the aggrieved franchisee.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1085 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing condemnation of the recent terrorist kidnapping of Aldo Moro.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1978

Expresses the condemnation of the House of Representatives of the kidnapping of Aldo Moro. Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) Italy deserves the support of the United States, and (2) the President should instruct the Permanent Representative to the United Nations to press for consideration of solutions to the problem of terrorism in all appropriate forums.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 513 (95th)referred

A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1978

Expresses the condemnation by the Congress of the March 11, 1978, attack on Israel by the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the expressed intention of the PLO to continue such attacks and to disrupt the peace efforts between Israel and Egypt. Requests the President to make the disapproval of the Congress known to governments approving the PLO attack. Expresses Congressional approval of the peace efforts between Israel and Egypt. Urges other Middle East countries to join such efforts. Declares negotiation to be the best way to bring peace to the Middle East.

Bill· HRH.R. 11454 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the tax treatment of small business investment companies electing to be taxed as regulated investment companies.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1978

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow small business investment companies electing to be taxed as regulated investment companies, and having a tax deficiency as a result of a judicial judgment or administrative settlement concerning certain capital gains or dividend deductions to satisfy such deficiencies by paying out dividends within 90 days after the judgment or settlement.

Bill· HRH.R. 11406 (95th)referred

Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1978

Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to small public water systems for the purpose of enabling such systems to meet national primary drinking water regulations.

Law· HRH.R. 11370 (95th)open

A bill to authorize an appropriation to reimburse certain expenditures for social services provided by the States prior to October 1, 1975, under titles I, IV-A, VI, X, XIV, and XVI of the Social Security Act.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1978

Authorizes for fiscal year 1979 a $543,000,000 appropriation for the settlement of unpaid claims for reimbursement asserted by the States for expenditures made with respect to services provided by such States under specified Titles of the Social Security Act. Sets forth criteria for determining the allowable amount of an unpaid claim and procedures and time limitations for making claims for reimbursement.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 489 (95th)referred

A resolution urging the Secretary of Defense not to include within the Competitive Rate Program the movement of household goods of military and civilian personnel being transferred between the Continental United States and Alaska or Hawaii.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1978

Urges the Secretary of Defense not to include within the competitive rate program (under which services are procured for the movement of the household goods of Department of Defense employees) the movement of household goods of Department personnel who are being transferred between the continental United States and Alaska or Hawaii.

Bill· HRH.R. 11030 (95th)referred

SS Life Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1978

SS Life Act - Directs the Secretary of the Navy to transfer to LIFE International for 15 years the hospital ship U.S.S. Sanctuary (AH-17) to furnish health care to developing nations. Renames such ship the "SS LIFE". Authorizes the appropriation of $6,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 for modification of such ship and for maintenance and operation $494,000 for fiscal year 1979, $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1980, $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1981, $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1982, $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1983, and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1984.

Bill· HRH.R. 10921 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1978.

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 1978

Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, l978 to repeal the provision of such Act which prohibits the payment of lodging expenses for individuals away from their post of duty on official business when adequate government quarters are available but are not occupied by such individual.

Bill· HRH.R. 10861 (95th)referred

Federal Disclosure and Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1978

Federal Disclosure and Accountability Act - Prohibits any Federal employee from coercing any individual for the purpose of interfering with the right of such individual to disclose any illegal or otherwise improper Government action to the Review Board on Improper Government Actions, established by this Act and from taking any adverse personnel action against such individual who is a Federal employee in retaliation for such disclosure. Requires the Board to investigate any such disclosure and, in the event further investigation or action is warranted, to notify the person, the head of the agency in which such person is employed, and, if appropriate, the Attorney General and/or the Comptroller General.

Bill· HRH.R. 10820 (95th)referred

A bill to provide that individuals who retired on disability before October 1, 1976, shall be entitled to the exclusion for disability payments under section 105(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 without regard to the income limitation in such section, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1978

Amends the Tax Reform Act to provide an unlimited exclusion from gross income of disability payments received by persons who retired on or before October 1, 1976, and either retired on disability, or were entitled to retire on disability.

Bill· HRH.R. 10776 (95th)referred

A bill to establish a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship in Social and Political Thought at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars at the Smithsonian Institution and to establish a trust fund to provide a stipend for such fellowship.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1978

Amends the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act of 1968 to establish a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship in Social and Political Thought at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars at the Smithsonian Institution. Establishes the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Trust Fund in the Treasury.

Bill· HRH.R. 10424 (95th)referred

Estate and Gift Tax Amendments Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1978

Estate and Gift Tax Amendments Act - Increases the minimum value for carryover basis property, over a five-year period, to $175,000 (i.e. the same amount or the estate tax exemption equivilant). Integrates the basis adjustment for State death taxes attributable to appreciation with the adjustment for Federal taxes by providing a single computation. Applies the "fresh start" carryover basis adjustment for determining losses as well as gains on pre-1777 property. Allows the taxpayer to make this adjustment with the property's actual December 31, 1976 value instead of applying the formula previously applicable to non-securities. Provides that adjustments to carryover basis for gift taxes shall be at marginal rates. Allows a basis adjustment for State gift taxes.

Bill· HRH.R. 10312 (95th)referred

Estate and Gift Tax Amendments Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1977

Estate and Gift Tax Amendments Act - Increases the minimum value for carryover basis property, over a five-year period, to $175,000 (i.e. the same amount or the estate tax exemption equivilant). Integrates the basis adjustment for State death taxes attributable to appreciation with the adjustment for Federal taxes by providing a single computation. Applies the "fresh start" carryover basis adjustment for determining losses as well as gains on pre-1777 property. Allows the taxpayer to make this adjustment with the property's actual December 31, 1976 value instead of applying the formula previously applicable to non-securities. Provides that adjustments to carryover basis for gift taxes shall be at marginal rates. Allows a basis adjustment for State gift taxes.