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Rep. Hicks, Floyd V. [D-WA-6]

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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1111 (94th)referred

A joint resolution to provide for the establishment of a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Treaty Fishing Rights.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1976

Establishes a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Fishing Rights. Directs the Commission to be composed of 11 members, five of whom are from the public sector and six from the private sector. Specifies from which public agencies and which private interest groups the members will be selected. Sets forth the structure and powers of the Commission, and the procedures which it shall follow. Makes it the Commission's duty to study and assess the impact of the recent United States district court proceeding, U.S. v. Washington (commonly known as the Boldt decision), and other recent holdings which affect the commercial, sports, and recreational fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest. Authorizes funding for the Commission and requests a report of findings and recommendations to the Congess upon completion of the Commission's work.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 752 (94th)referred

A resolution urging the President to take certain measures against countries supporting international terrorism and persons engaging in international terrorism and to seek stronger international sanctions against such countries and persons.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1976

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should exercise his powers to prohibit assistance to countries which grant sanctuary to international terrorists and suspend air service to countries which grant sanctuary to terrorist organizations which use hijacking of aircraft as an instrument of policy. Calls upon the President to instruct the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to seek the formation of a permanent international commission to conduct an ongoing study of the causes and prevention of terrorism. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should renew efforts to establish an international convention providing aviation sanctions against countries that refuse to punish or extradite persons responsible for unlawful acts against civil aviation.

Bill· HRH.R. 15586 (94th)referred

A bill to provide that the October 1, 1976, pay raise for Federal officers and employees shall be 6 1/2 percent, in lieu of the percentage determined under the pay comparability system, and to exclude Members of Congress from such pay raise.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1976

Directs the President to increase, with respect to pay period commencing after October 1, 1976, the rates of pay under each Federal statutory pay system by 6 1/2 percent in lieu of the percentage of increase determined under pay comparability provisions. Excepts Members of Congress from such pay increase.

Bill· HRH.R. 15170 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to require automatic sprinkler systems in all nursing facilities and intermediate-care facilities certified for participation in the medicare or medicaid program and to provide for direct low-interest Federal loans to assist such facilities in constructing or purchasing and installing automatic sprinkler systems.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976

Amends Titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require automatic sprinkler systems in all skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities certified for participation in the Medicare or Medicaid programs unless a waiver of such requirement is granted in accordance with conditions set forth in this Act. Establishes a program of low-interest Federal loans to assist such facilities in constructing or purchasing and installing automatic sprinkler systems.

Bill· HRH.R. 15122 (94th)passed

A bill to amend the National Trails System Act (82 Stat. 919).

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1976

Designates the following trails for study as potential additions to the national trails system: (1) Bartram Trail, extending through Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee; (2) Daniel Boone Trail, extending through North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky; (3) Desert Trail, extending through Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona; (4) Dominguez-Escalante Trail, extending through New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona; (5) Florida Trail; (6) Indian Nations Trail, Oklahoma; (7) Nez Perce Trail, extending through Oregon, Idaho, and Montana; and (8) Pacific Northwest Trail, extending through Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Bill· HRH.R. 15004 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance for the planning and development of schools of veterinary medicine.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1976

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities which are engaged in the development of new schools of veterinary medicine to assist in such development. Requires applying schools to demonstrate that there is a reasonable indication that non- Federal financial resources for development will be available and that Federal assistance will accelerate the date on which the school will be able to begin its teaching program.

Bill· HRH.R. 14913 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 19 of the National Labor Relations Act to provide that all employees covered by that act who are members of a bona fide religion which has historically held conscientious objections to joining organizations shall not be required to join or so support any such organization as a condition of employment.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1976

Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that all employees covered by that Act who are members of a bona fide religion which has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting labor organizations shall not be required to join or so support any such organization as a condition of employment.

Bill· HRH.R. 14743 (94th)referred

National Diabetes Advisory Board Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1976

National Diabetes Advisory Board Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a National Diabetes Advisory Board to insure the implementation of the long-range plan formulated by the National Commission on Diabetes to combat diabetes. Specifies seven Federal health officers as members of the Board, in addition to seven health professionals and five members of the general public to be appointed by the Secretary. Makes provision for staffing and compensation. Authorizes the Board to enter into contracts or other arrangements, or to take such other action as may be necessary to carry out its functions. Authorizes the Board to engage in and sponsor activities, collect data, and provide technical assistance as it deems necessary and advisable in the performance of its functions. Requires the Board to submit simultaneously to the President and Congress an Annual Diabetes Report describing Board activities in the prior year and progress made in diabetes research, treatment, and education with specific reference to the long-range plan to combat diabetes mellitus and suggesting recommended future expenditures and legislation. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal year 1976 and such sums as are necessary for each of the four fiscal years thereafter. Authorizes the Secretary to make distinguished scientist awards to individual scientists who have shown continuous and outstanding productivity in diabetes research for the purpose of continuing such research. Limits the amount of each grant to no more than $35,000 per year. Authorizes the appropriation of specified amounts for the purpose of making such grants in fiscal years 1976-1980. Authorizes, under the Public Health Service Act, the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977-1981 for the purpose of making grants to centers for research and training in diabetes mellitus and related endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Law· HRH.R. 14451 (94th)open

An Act to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to permit the donation of Federal surplus personal property to the States and local organizations for public purposes, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1976

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services, under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, to donate, without cost, any surplus personal property under the control of any executive agency to the State agency in each State designated as the body responsible for the distribution of such property. States that such property may be donated for distribution to public agencies for promoting public health or safety, education, parks and recreation, conservation, and other public services. Includes within the definition of "State" Indian tribes or groups. Permits the donation of such property to an institution or organization which is a public agency or is nonprofit and tax exempt if such property is to be used in connection with federally sponsored project grants. Sets forth regulations governing such donation and distribution. Prohibits discrimination against anyone on the basis of sex in connection with the distribution of property under this Act or by recipients of property under this Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1300 (94th)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1976

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service.

Bill· HRH.R. 13483 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for certain diagnostic tests and examinations given for the detection of breast cancer.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1976

Amends the Medicare program of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for specified diagnostic tests and physical examinations given for the detection of breast cancer.

Bill· HRH.R. 13161 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended, and to amend the act of October 15, 1966, to establish a program for the preservation of additional historic properties throughout the Nation, as amended.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1976

Title I: Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to increase the amount of appropriations authorized under such Act to $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $450,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $625,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and $800,000,000 for each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year 1989. Revises procedures for the apportionment of land and water conservation fund moneys to States by the Secretary of the Interior. Imposes public participation requirements with respect to the preparation of comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plans. Authorizes Federal financial assistance for the planning and development of sheltered facilities for swimming pools and ice skating rinks, provided specified conditions are met. Title II: Amends the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 to establish a historic preservation fund in the United States Treasury. Stipulates that $24,400,000 for fiscal year 1977, $75,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 and $100,000,000 annually for each fiscal year thereafter until fiscal year 1989 be covered into the fund from revenues due and payable to the United States under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and other Federal Mining laws. Stipulates that such moneys shall remain available until appropriated to carry out the purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Authorizes the appropriation of $175,000 per year for fiscal years 1977,1978, and 1979 for the International Center for the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property.

Bill· HRH.R. 12601 (94th)referred

Judicial Survivors' Annuities Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1976

Judicial Survivors Annuities Reform Act - Expands the annuity plan for widows and dependent children of U.S. judges to include the widowers of such officials and the widows, widowers, and dependent children of the Director of the Federal Judicial Center and the administrative assistant to the Chief Justice of the United States. Extends the definition of "dependent children" to include unmarried, full-time student children between the ages of 18 and 22. Directs that funds matching those made by the judicial officials participating in the plan be deposited to the credit of the Judicial Survivors' Annuity Fund established by this Act. Requires that if a judicial official resigns under conditions making such individual ineligible for a retirement salary, such individual shall receive a lump sum payment of all contributions made to such fund. Shortens the period of service necessary to vest rights in the annuity payments as a result of the participant's death while in office or receiving retirement salary from five years to 18 months. Increases annuities payable to children of participants. Raises the minimum and maximum annuities payable to the widow or widower of such officials in all instances of eligibility. Changes the basis of calculating a widow's or widower's annuity from the salary earned by the official during the five years preceding death to the salary earned during the three years of service in which the official's salary was the greatest; or, if the official served less than three years, to the salary earned during such service. Stipulates that any lump sum payment shall be made to specified beneficiaries and that such payment is a bar to recovery by any other person. Expedites payments to be made to an executor, executrix, administrator, or administrix of an annuitant when the annuity is terminated by the annuitant's death. Establishes on the books of the Treasury a Judicial Survivors' Annuity Fund. Requires, on the date this Act becomes effective, the transfer to such Fund of all moneys in the fund previously established by law for annuities for widows and dependent children of judges. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. (Amends 28 U.S. 376)

Bill· HRH.R. 12331 (94th)referred

Indian Health Care Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976

Indian Health Care Improvement Act - Declares it the national policy to provide the highest possible health status to Indians and to provide existing Indian health services with all the necessary resources to effect such policy. Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public or nonprofit private health or educational entities, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations for the purpose of: (1) identifying and assisting Indians with a potential for health education or training; and (2) publicizing existing sources of financial aid. Directs the Secretary to make preparatory scholarship grants to Indians who have successfully completed their high school education and have demonstrated the capability to successfully complete courses of study in health related professions. Directs the Secretary to make scholarship grants to individuals currently enrolled in some form of health school who agree to provide their professional services to Indians after completion of their training. Establishes means of recovering such grants if the scholarship recipient fails to comply with such agreement. Entitles scholarship recipients to employment in the Indian Health Service Extern Programs during any nonacademic period of the year. Permits the Secretary to provide continuing education allowances to health professionals in the Service to permit them to take leave of their duty stations for professional consultation and refresher training courses. Title II: Health Services - Authorizes the Secretary to expend specified sums for purposes of eliminating backlogged and unmet Indian health needs in the areas of patient care, field health, dental care, mental health, treatment and control of alcoholism, and maintenance and repair. Title III: Health Facilities - Authorizes the Secretary to expend specified sums to eliminate inadequate, outdated, and otherwise unsatisfactory service hospitals, health centers, health stations, and other facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to expend specified sums to supply unmet needs for safe water and sanitary waste disposal facilities in existing and new Indian homes and communities, giving preference to Indian enterprises in awarding contracts for such construction and renovation. Title IV: Access to Health Services - Allows the Secretary to enter into agreements with the appropriate State agency for the purpose of reimbursing such agency for health care provided in Service facilities to Indians who are beneficiaries of the Medicaid provisions of the Social Security Act. Title V: Health Services for Urban Indians - Directs the Secretary to enter into contracts with urban Indian organizations to assist such organizations in the establishment and administration of programs designed to make health services more accessible to the urban Indian population. Title VI: American Indian School of Medicine - Directs the Secretary to provide for the establishment, operation, and funding of an American Indian School of Medicine. Title VII: Miscellaneous - Requires the Secretary to make annual reports to the President and Congress on progress made in effecting the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary, in carrying out these provisions, to enter into leases with Indian tribes for periods not in excess of 20 years.

Bill· HRH.R. 11966 (94th)referred

A bill to amend titles 18 and 26 of the United States Code and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 for the purpose of regulating the sale and taxation of certain electric weapons.

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1976

Redefines "firearm" under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and "any other weapon" under the National Firearms Act to include electric weapons for purposes of regulation of the sale, manufacture, importation, transportation and taxation of such weapons.

Bill· HRH.R. 11878 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide the death penalty for certain destructive acts to airports, airplanes, and related things and places.

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 1976

Institutes the death penalty for specified destructive acts to airports, airplanes, and related things and places where death of any person results. Prescribes a fine of not more than $100,000, or imprisonment for any term of years, or both, where no death results. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 32)

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