Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 683 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1974
Provides that the transcript of the proceedings in the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of September 24, 1974, incident to the presentation of a portrait of the Honorable Leonor K. Sullivan to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries be printed as a House document with illustrations and suitable binding. Provides that in addition to the usual number, there shall be printed 1500 copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Bill· HRH.R. 17327 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1974
Revokes the authority granted by the Flood Control Act of 1962 for the construction of the Tocks Island Dam on the Delaware River.
Bill· HRH.R. 16936 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1974
Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce.
Bill· HRH.R. 16931 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 16873 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1974
Increases from $2,600,000,000 to $3,100,000,000 the authorization for reimbursement for the construction of water treatment works under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. (Amends 33 U.S.C. 1286(e))
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1376 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1974
Authorizes the printing of the proceedings in the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries incident to the unveiling of the portrait of the Honorable Leonor K. Sullivan. Provides that in addition to the usual number, there shall be printed 1500 copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 626 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1974
Expresses the sense of Congress that regulations requiring a statement of ingredients on bottles of distilled spirits and wine not be promulgated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms until Congress has considered the matter fully.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 616 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1974
Declares that all foreign troops currently involved in Cyprus be withdrawn immediately so that the United Nations may be permitted to restore peace to the island and the Cypriot people guaranteed the right to determine their own destiny.
Bill· HRH.R. 16506 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1974
Increases from $16,000,000 to $26,000,000 the funds authorized to be appropriated for the acquisition of lands pursuant to the Act establishing the Fire Island National Seashore. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to petition in the United States District Courts for injunctive relief concerning any action covered by the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 16436 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 August 1974
Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from requiring, under the Clean Air Act, an indirect source emission review as a part of any applicable implementation plan. States that any rules or regulations with respect to the requirement of such review as a part of any such plan previously promulgated by the Administrator shall be void on the date of the enactment of this Act.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 599 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 August 1974
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President of the United States should direct the Secretary of State: (1) to bring to the immediate attention of the Government of the Soviet Union the deep and growing concern among citizens of the United States over the plight of Simas Kudirka as a United States citizen; and (2) to urge that the Soviet Government release him from imprisonment and permit him and his immediate family to emigrate freely to the country of his choice. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States forward a copy of this concurrent resolution to the United States Representative to the United Nations for transmission to the Commission on Human Rights or the Division of Human Rights of the United Nations.
Bill· HRH.R. 16407 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 August 1974
National Commission on Epilepsy and Its Consequences Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to appoint a National Commission to determine the most effective means of finding the cause and cures and treatments for epilepsy. Directs that such Commission shall develop a national plan for the control of epilepsy and its consequences. Provides for the membership of such Commission. Sets forth the duties of such Commission. Requires that it shall be a duty of the Commission to develop a comprehensive national plan for the control of epilepsy and its consequences based on the most thorough, complete, and accurate data available on the disorder. Requires the Commission to make recommendations concerning the proper roles of the Federal and State governments, and the national and local public and private agencies in research, prevention, identification and rehabilitation of persons with epilepsy. Requires the transmittal to the President and to the Congress of a final report under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 16325 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1974
Provides for the relief of Joon Pyo Lee.
Bill· HRH.R. 16245 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1974
Authorizes the President to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit the importation into the United States of products from foreign countries conducting fishing operations which adversely affect international fishery conservation programs, or to state his reasons for not doing so to the Congress.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1102 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1974
Expresses the sense of Congress that Chautauqua Institution be congratulated on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary.
Bill· HRH.R. 16173 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1974
Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer ownership of two naval vessels no longer needed by the Navy to the city of New York, New York.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1223 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1974
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President direct the Representative of the United States to the United Nations to call upon that body to request the Government of the United Kingdom: (1) to restore to the Irish minority in Northern Ireland the basic rights and civil liberties guaranteed by the Magna Carta; (2) in keeping with the Magna Carta, to: (a) restore to the minority in Northern Ireland the right of habeas corpus; (b) restore to the minority in Northern Ireland the right to be confronted only by accusers; (c) restore to Irish political prisoners the right of trial by jury; and (d) end the practice of confining Irish political prisoners in institutions far removed from their homes; (3) to inquire into the conditions in prisons, particularly prisons for women, in England and Northern Ireland; and (4) to inquire into the best means of securing a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.
Bill· HRH.R. 15802 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1974
Authorizes the President to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit the importation into the United States of products from foreign countries conducting fishing operations which adversely affect international fishery conservation programs, or to state his reasons for not doing so to the Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 15766 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1974
Requires, under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, that all proposed agreements between the United States and any foreign power for cooperation on atomic energy development be subject to a congressional power to disapprove. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 2153)
Bill· HRH.R. 15586 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1974
Prohibits the military departments from using dogs in connection with any research or other activities relating to biological or chemical warfare agents.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1190 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1974
Expresses the sense of the House that the President not attend the summit meeting with Soviet Union leaders until the Soviet leaders provide assurances that his visit will not be used as an excuse for intensified persecution of the Soviet Jewry.
Law· HRH.R. 15540 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1974
Extends for two years the authorization for appropriations to implement title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1186 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1974
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives of the United States that the Secretary of Defense shall issue no further reclassifications from missing in action to presumptive finding of death status until such time as the Government of North Vietnam complies with the Paris Peace Agreement, and until a determination is made that all possible means of ascertaining the fates of those listed as missing in action has been made.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1177 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1974
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) it most strongly condemns all acts of terrorism in the Middle East; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should and are hereby urged and requested to (a) call upon all governments to condemn this inhuman act of violence against innocent victims; and (b) strongly urge the governments who harbor these groups and individuals to take appropriate action to rid their countries of those who subvert the peace through terrorism and senseless violence; and (3) the President should request the American Ambassador to the United Nations to take appropriate action before that body in order to have introduced a Security Council resolution condemning this brutal act of violence.
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