Bill· HRH.R. 12356 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1976
Provides that the tax deduction, under the Internal Revenue Code, for charitable contributions of ordinary income property that is used by the donee solely for the care of the ill, the needy, or infants, which use is related to the donee's basis for tax exempt status, shall be reduced by only one-half of the amount of gain which would have been realized if the property contributed had been sold at its fair market value.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 608 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1975
Declares that a greater unity of the Atlantic Community would strengthen the common defense, assure more adequate energy resources and improve commerce. Establishes an eighteen-member delegation authorized to organize and participate in a convention attended by delegations from North Atlantic Treaty parliamentary democracies. States that the convention shall explore the possibility of agreement on the means to transform the relationship of such nations into a more effective unity based on federal principles. Provides for appointment of delegates to the convention. Allows the delegation to maintain a staff. Authorizes the appropriation of $200,000 to carry out the purposes of this joint resolution.
Bill· HRH.R. 9039 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975
Provides that any grant funds under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act which were withheld from allotment by Presidential direction for fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975 shall be alloted among the States by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with a specified formula. Revises the distribution of such allotments to the States for fiscal years beginning with 1976.
Bill· HRH.R. 8798 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1975
Stipulates that the Postal Service may not require the installation of mailboxes at the curb line of residential property in any locality if the governing authority of such locality prohibits such installation. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 404)
Bill· HRH.R. 8651 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1975
Stipulates that the Postal Service may not require the installation of mailboxes at the curb line of residential property in any locality if the governing authority of such locality prohibits such installation. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 404)
Bill· HRH.R. 8598 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1975
Provides for a suspension of specified requirements for child-support payments to States under title IV (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of the Social Security Act until January 1, 1977, in the case of States making good faith efforts to comply with such requirements. Prevents decreases in grants to eligible families because of payment of support directly to the State. Requires implementation of procedures to safeguard information concerning applicants or recipients of aid under federally assisted State programs. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare the address of a parent not making child support payments (but receiving funds for such payments under the Social Security Act) from the master files of the Internal Revenue Service. Eliminates the present authority of the Internal Revenue Service to collect child support obligations.
Bill· HRH.R. 8579 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1975
Provides that the gross income, under the Internal Revenue Code, of an employee shall not include (1) amounts directly or indirectly received as payment or reimbursement for legal services under group legal service plans, (2) the value of legal services rendered under such plans, or (3) contributions by employers to such plans.
Bill· HRH.R. 8206 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1975
Increases unemployment and sickness benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Revises the employer contribution base under such Act. Requires employers to pay a contribution equal to the specified percentage of so much of the compensation paid to any employee for service rendered after March 1975 as is not in excess of the maximum monthly compensation set forth in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8171 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1975
Provides that no veteran may be denied care or treatment at non-Veteran's Administration Hospitals under the CHAMPUS program for any service-connected disability solely because care or treatment for such disability is available at Veterans' Administration medical facilities. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 1086(f))
Bill· HRH.R. 8178 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1975
Extends the supplemental security income benefit program (title XVI of the Social Security Act) to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam on the same basis as the States.
Bill· HRH.R. 8055 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1975
Requires, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, a permit from the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, for the discharge of dredged or fill material into channels of navigable waters at sewage disposal sites.
Bill· HRH.R. 8032 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1975
Broadcast License Renewal Act - Permits the Federal Communications Commission to extend three-year broadcast licenses for an additional two years upon a finding of public interest. Requires in making such determination, considerations of whether different term lengths for radio and television stations and for different categories of licensees are in the public interest. Limits other class licenses to a five-year maximum, prescribing the renewal procedures for such licenses and the criteria to be considered in renewal, including responsiveness and lack of serious deficiencies. Sets guidelines for expeditious action on applications for renewal of broadcasting station licenses by limiting material required to be filed. Requires the Commission to examine the renewal process and report within six months on methods of reducing and consolidating filings and supporting documents.
Bill· HRH.R. 8021 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1975
Provides that a charitable organization shall be denied exemption from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code where amounts paid or incurred by such organization during each taxable year to influence legislation exceed specified sums of money, or where a significant portion of the activities of such organization consists of carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. Designates charitable organizations to which this Act applies, and defines the term "influencing legislation". Disallows deductions to charitable organizations where the contribution is made for the purpose of influencing legislation.
Law· HRH.R. 7929 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1975
Removes the classification, under the Internal Revenue Code, as "corporate acquisition indebtedness" of specified obligations issued by a corporation to acquire stock of another corporation after October 9, 1969.
Bill· HRH.R. 7928 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1975
Broadcast License Renewal Act - Permits the Federal Communications Commission to extend three-year broadcast licenses for an additional two years upon a finding of public interest. Requires in making such determination, considerations of whether different term lengths for radio and television stations and for different categories of licensees are in the public interest. Limits other class licenses to a five-year maximum, prescribing the renewal procedures for such licenses and the criteria to be considered in renewal, including responsiveness and lack of serious deficiencies. Sets guidelines for expeditious action on applications for renewal of broadcasting station licenses by limiting material required to be filed. Requires the Commission to examine the renewal process and report within six months on methods of reducing and consolidating filings and supporting documents.
Bill· HRH.R. 7938 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1975
Stipulates, under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income Benefits) of the Social Security Act, that payments made by a State to shelter care facilities whose residents are ambulatory and do not require nursing care or medical supervision by such facility shall not reduce the amount of a resident's Supplemental Security Income benefit.
Law· HRH.R. 7715 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1975
Extends, under the Tariff Schedules of the United States, until the close of June 30, 1978 (presently September 30, 1975), the period during which specified dyeing and tanning materials may be imported free of duty.
Bill· HRH.R. 7658 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975
Requires under the Social Security Act the continued application of the 8 1/2 percent nursing salary cost differential which is presently allowed in determining the reasonable cost of inpatient nursing care for purposes of reimbursement to providers under the medicare program.
Bill· HRH.R. 7129 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975
Comprehensive Health Care Insurance Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to establish a national health care insurance program that will provide comprehensive benefits, including institutional, medical, dental, and other health care, protecting against ordinary and catastrophic expenses of illnesses for all individuals. Requires every employer to offer each of his employees and their families qualified health care insurance. States that such coverage shall be optional with the employee. Provides that when an employee elects to obtain such coverage, the employer shall contribute to the cost of such coverage for the benefit of the employee and his family at least 65 percent of the premium; the employee shall contribute the balance. Permits the Attorney General to bring suit to compel an employer to comply with the provisions of this Act. Stipulates that employers experiencing substantial increases in payroll costs due to the provisions of this Act will be entitled to a cash payment by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or a credit against income tax. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary for the Secretary to make such payments. Provides that premiums for employee groups of one to 100 persons and self-employed persons shall not exceed 125 percent of the estimated average in the State of annual premium for employee groups of more than 100 persons. Establishes a program of Federal participation, through a system of certificates of entitlement issued by the Secretary and credits against income tax, in the premium for qualified health care insurance providing comprehensive hospital, medical, dental, and other health care services for non-employed and self-employed individuals and families. States that the amount of Federal participation shall be related to income of the individual or family, the Government to pay the full premium for those whose annual incomes are insufficient to create income tax liability, and to pay a gradually smaller proportion of the premium for others in relation to increasing amounts of income tax liability. Provides that if an individual or family incurs no income tax liability for a base year, such individual or family shall be eligible for a certificate of entitlement or a credit against income tax for 100 percent of the premium for qualified health care insurance. Stipulates that the premium rate to be charged for a qualified health care insurance policy offered under this part for any year shall in no case exceed 125 percent of the estimated average of premiums paid in the State for qualified health care insurance for groups of employees with more than 100 members. Excludes from qualified health care insurance coverage payment for stipulated items, including: (1) personal comfort items; (2) eyeglasses, hearing aids, or orthopedic shoes; and (3) private room inpatient hospital accomodations. Limits the aggregate amount of expenditures for castastrophic illness expenses. Sets forth requirements which must be met by qualified health care insurance plans. Defines terms used in this Act. Establishes the Federal Health Insurance Redemption Fund. Authorizes appropriations to the fund of amounts equal to the aggregate amount of premiums paid under this Act. Requires carriers offering qualified health care insurance policies to participate in an assigned-risk pool which may be established in such State by the State insurance department or by such agency as may be authorized by the State. Establishes a Health Insurance Advisory Board to: (1) prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act; (2) establish minimum Federal standards for the use of State insurance departments in determining whether an insurance company and plan are qualified under this Act; (3) in consultation with carriers, providers of services, and consumers, plan, review, and develop, where necessary programs whose purposes are to provide for maintaining the quality of medical care; and (4) review the effectiveness of the program established in this Act. Stipulates that individuals collecting unemployment compensation are eligible for coverage under this Act, unless covered through an employed member of his family. Permits an income tax credit for premiums paid for qualified insurance plans under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6871 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975
Provides that any grant funds under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act which were withheld from allotment by Presidential direction for fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975 shall be alloted among the States by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with a specified formula. Revises the distribution of such allotments to the States for fiscal years beginning with 1976.
Bill· HRH.R. 6850 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1975
Extends for an additional 12 month period ending July 1, 1976, the eligibility of recipients of Social Security supplemental security income benefits to receive food stamps.
Bill· HRH.R. 6765 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act - States that the current depressed condition of the national economy has had an especially heavy impact upon local governments, making it no longer possible for them to finance needed public facilities, thereby threatening the health, safety, and general welfare of their citizens. Declares it to be needless and unwise public policy for a vast pool of idle manpower to coexist with a backlog of needed and long overdue local public facilities work. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce acting through the Economic Development Administration to make grants to any State or local government for local public works projects, including but not limited to: (1) those public works projects of State and local governments for which Federal financial assistance is authorized under provisions of law other than this Act; and (2) the architectural design, engineering, and related planning of local public works projects. Provides that the Federal share of any project for which a grant is made under this Act shall be 100 percent of the cost of such project. Directs the Secretary to prescribe those rules, regulations, and procedures necessary to carry out this Act. States factors that the Secretary shall consider in accordance with the relative needs of the various sections of the country. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant for the purpose of increasing to 100 percent the Federal contribution to a public works project for which Federal financial assistance is authorized under provisions of law other than this Act. States that not more than 10 percent of all amounts authorized to carry out this Act shall be granted for local public works projects within any one State. Provides that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on projects assisted by this Act shall be paid wages a rate not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Authorizes to be appropriated an amount not to exceed $5,000,000,000 to carry out this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 6698 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975
Limits the total amount of temporary assistance provided under the Social Security Act to United States citizens returning from abroad to $8,000,000 during the fiscal years 1975 and 1976 and $300,000 during any succeeding fiscal year. Revises the term "temporary assistance" to mean assistance not exceeding ninety days, except that such assistance may be furnished beyond ninety days upon a finding by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare that such assistance is justified.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 433 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the people of the District constituting the seat of government of the United States shall elect two Senators and the number of Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a State. States that each Senator or Representative so elected shall be an inhabitant of the District and shall possess the same qualifications as to age and citizenship and have the same rights, privileges, and obligations as a Senator or Representative from a State.
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