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Rep. Hungate, William L. [D-MO-9]

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Bill· HRH.R. 15711 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for a quarterly question period in which the President shall answer questions posed by Representatives and Senators.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1976

Requires the President to attend quarterly joint sessions of Congress for the purpose of answering questions of Members relating to the duties of the President. Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to preside over such joint sessions, and to provide equal opportunity for Members of each political party to be recognized for the purpose of putting questions to the President.

Bill· HRH.R. 15634 (94th)referred

Special Prosecutor Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1976

Special Prosecutor Act - Requires the Attorney General, upon receiving any specific information that the President, Vice President, any of certain appointed officials in the Executive Branch, or any national campaign manager or chairman of any national campaign committee seeking the election or reelection of the President, has: (1) knowingly authorized or engaged in any Federal criminal act or omission involving the abuse of Federal office; (2) knowingly authorized or engaged in any act or omission constituting a violation of any Federal criminal law regulating the financing or conduct of elections or election campaigns; or (3) violated any Federal criminal law relating to the obstruction of justice or perjury, or conspired to violate any such Federal criminal law or to defraud the United States, to conduct an investigation, not to exceed 60 days, to determine whether further investigation and/or prosecution is warranted. Requires the Attorney General to apply to a special judiciary panel for appointment of a special prosecutor if such investigation reveals that further investigation and/or prosecution is warranted or if the Attorney General has not determined that the matter does not warrant further investigation. Grants the special prosecutor appointed pursuant to this Act all the investigative and prosecutorial functions and powers of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year, to be held by the Department of Justice as a contingent fund for the use of any special prosecutors appointed pursuant to this Act. Sets forth procedures for removal and termination of the special prosecutor. Requires the special prosecutor, at the time of termination, to submit to the special panel of the court a report describing the disposition of any investigation or prosecution which the special prosecutor has conducted. Directs the special prosecutor, where appropriate, to promptly advise the chairman and ranking minority member of the House committee having jurisdiction over impeachments of any substantial and credible information that may constitute grounds for an impeachment. Directs the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to assign three persons who are judges or justices to a special panel of the court to appoint a special prosecutor, when necessary, pursuant to this Act.

Law· HRH.R. 15552 (94th)open

Act for the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Internationally Protected Persons

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1976

Act for the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Internationally Protected Persons - Establishes penalties for killing, attempting to kill, kidnapping, assaulting, or threatening a foreign officer, official guest, or internationally protected person. Establishes additional penalties for assault on such persons with a deadly or dangerous weapon. Defines "internationally protected person" to mean a chief of state, head of government, or foreign minister, and any member of his family accompanying him. Establishes penalties for willfully intimidating, coercing, or harassing an official guest and for obstructing a foreign official in the performance of official duties. Establishes penalties for committing acts on or within 100 feet of any building or premises used by a foreign government, foreign official, or international organization for diplomatic or residential purposes if such acts are intended to intimidate, coerce, threaten, or harass any foreign official or obstruct such individual in the performance of official duties. Authorizes the United States, if the victim of an offense under this Act is an international protected person, to exercise jurisdiction over the offense if the alleged offender is present within the United States, irrespective of the place where the offense was committed or the nationality of the victim or the alleged offender. Authorizes the Attorney General to request assistance from any Federal, State, or local agency, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, any statute, rule, or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, in order to enforce this Act. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 112, 970, 1116, 1201, Adds 18 U.S.C. 878)

Bill· HRH.R. 15451 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the construction of a lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Ill., to revoke authority for 12-foot channel studies on the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries.

United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake steps to provide for wildlife protection and recreational activities in conjunction with such project. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construct or study the feasibility of construction or modification of channels in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River. Directs the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission to prepare a master plan by 1981 for the management of the Upper Mississippi River. Requires public hearings on a preliminary plan prior to preparation of a final plan. Establishes criteria to be considered in preparing such master plan. Authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000 to the Commission for such study.

Bill· HRH.R. 15437 (94th)referred

Legal Fees Reimbursement Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976

Legal Fees Reimbursement Act - Provides that in any legal action initiated by the Government, or in any action instituted by a taxpayer contesting the accuracy of a deficiency or claiming a refund of taxes paid where the taxpayer prevails or substantially prevails, the Government shall be liable for the reimbursement in full of all reasonable litigation expenses incurred by the taxpayer as a consequence of legal defense, under the Internal Revenue Code.

Bill· HRH.R. 15244 (94th)referred

A bill to clarify and reaffirm the intent of Congress with respect to the transmission and sale of electric power and energy generated or purchased in the south-western power area.

United States · United States Congress · 24 August 1976

Requires that electric power in the soutwestern power area be sold at agreed points of delivery and at uniform, nondiscriminatory rates. Stipulates that agreed points of delivery shall not be changed unilaterally by the Secretary of the Interior.

Bill· HRH.R. 14714 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the construction of a lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois, to revoke authority for 12-foot channel studies on the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1976

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake steps to provide for wildlife protection and recreational activities in conjunction with such project. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construct or study the feasibility of construction or modification of channels in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River.

Bill· HRH.R. 14476 (94th)referred

Special Prosecutor Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1976

Special Prosecutor Act - Establishes within the Department of Justice the Division of Government Crimes to be headed by an Assistant Attorney General for Government Crimes appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term coterminous with that of the appointing President. Requires the Attorney General of the United States to report annually to Congress on the activities of the Division of Government Crimes. Grants the Assistant Attorney General jurisdiction of: (1) criminal violations of Federal law committed by specified elected, appointed, or special Federal Government officers or employees; (2) criminal violations of Federal laws relating to lobbying, campaigns, and elections; and (3) any other matter which the Attorney General refers to the Assistant Attorney General. Directs the Attorney General, upon receipt of information or evidence of any Federal criminal wrongdoing where participation in any resultant investigation or prosecution would involve a conflict of interest or the appearance thereof, to file a memorandum with the division of three judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia containing information about the case and the conflict of interest. Authorizes any individual to make a written request to the court to decide whether the Attorney General should be disqualified with respect to a particular investigation. Assumes the existence of a conflict of interest if the subject of a criminal investigation or prosecution is one of enumerated high-ranking Federal officials and employees. Directs the court, if it finds a conflict of interest, to appoint a temporary special prosecutor. Permits the Attorney General, upon voluntary disqualification, to appoint the temporary prosecutor subject to review by the court. Prohibits the removal from office of such prosecutor by the Attorney General except in the case of extraordinary improprieties. Grants the temporary special prosecutor the same power to act on behalf of the United States as the Assistant Attorney General for Government Crimes, except that the prosecutor shall have authority to appeal the decision of a court without the approval of the Solicitor General or the Attorney General. Requires the Attorney General to promulgate rules and regulations directing officers and employees of the Department of Justice to disqualify themselves from participation in a particular investigation or prosecution if participation would result in a conflict of interest, or the appearance thereof. Requires the court of appeals and the Supreme Court to expedite to the greatest extent possible the disposition of a motion to dismiss the indictment or information on the basis of constitutional objections to the authority of a temporary special prosecutor. Requires the assignment of judges to a division of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to appoint temporary special prosecutors. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary, through fiscal year 1981, to carry out the purposes of this Act. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 49, 591-597)

Bill· HRH.R. 14315 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976

Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the duty imposed on articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1238 (94th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 2 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. 13910 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to deny certain benefits to taxpayers who participate in or cooperate with the boycott of Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1976

Denies the benefits of the foreign tax credit, under the Internal Revenue Code, to any taxpayer, or a member of a controlled group which includes the taxpayer, who is determined by the Secretary of the Treasury to have participated in or cooperated with the boycott of Israel, with respect to income, war profits, or excess profits taxes paid or accrued to any country which requires such participation or cooperation as a condition of doing business within that country. Denies DISC benefits to any Domestic International Sales Corporation that the Secretary of Treasury determines has participated in or cooperated with the boycott of Israel. Requires taxpayers with foreign source income derived directly or indirectly from sources within a country which requires participation in or cooperation with the boycott of Israel as a condition of doing business with or within such country to report such fact to the Secretary of the Treasury, who shall make a determination whether the taxpayer participated in or cooperated with the boycott of Israel for the taxable year.

Bill· HRH.R. 13817 (94th)referred

Consumer Communications Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1976

Consumer Communications Reform Act - States that Congress finds that the revenues from integrated interstate and foreign common carrier telecommunications services helped maintain a level of charges for telephone exchange service which is lower than otherwise would be required. Expresses the sense of Congress that the authorization of lines, facilities, or services of specialized carriers which duplicate the lines, facilities, or services of other telecommunications common carriers is contrary to the public interest. Reaffirms the intent of Congress that the complete authority to regulate terminal and station equipment used for telephone exchange service shall rest with the States even though such terminal and station equipment also may be used in connection with interstate services. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that no compensatory charges for or in connection with such communication service may be found to be unjust or unreasonable on the ground that it is too low. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from holding the charge of a carrier up to a particular level to protect the traffic or revenues from a communication service offered or provided by another carrier if such charge proposed by the carrier is compensatory. Provides that the Commission shall not grant or authorize any construction permit, station, license, or certificate for the construction, acquisition, or operation of any communication or transmission line or facility, or extension thereof, or any modification or renewal thereof, unless the Commission shall find, after full opportunity for evidentiary hearing on the record, that such permit, license, or certificate, will not result in increased charges or unnecessary duplication of communication lines.

Bill· HRH.R. 13567 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment.

United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1976

Title I: Authorizations and Limitations - Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the appropriation for surety bond guarantees from $35,000,000 to $71,000,000. Increases from $6,000,000,000 to $8,000,000,000 the amount appropriated for the business loan and investment fund of the Small Business Administration. Increases from $450,000,000 to $525,000,000 the amount appropriated for economic opportunity loans. Increases the funds for Small Business Investment Companies from $725,000,000 to $1,100,000,000. Authorizes appropriations and sets program levels for various programs under the Small Business Act for fiscal years 1978 and 1979. Title II: Micellaneous Conforming and Technical Amendments - Requires that reports to the President and Congress concerning minority small businesses include: the proportion of loans and other assistance under this Act; the goals of the Administration for the next fiscal year with respect to such concerns; and recommendations for improving assistance. Title III: Amendments to Small Business Administration Loan Authority - Amends the Small Business Act to allow loans to be used for the financing of residential or commercial construction or rehabilitation for sale. States that no payments will be required of the small business while payments are being made by the Small Business Administration pursuant to the assumption of such business's obligation or while the Administration has suspended payment on its own loan. Limits the period of such assumption or suspension to five years. Sets the prerequisites for receiving the loan and the conditions for repayment of such loan. Provides for assistance to small business concerns which are engaged in the production of food or fiber, ranching, and raising of livestock, acquaculture and all other farming and agricultural related industries. Increases from $350,000 to $500,000 the limit on loans for regular businesses. Increases from $50,000 to $100,000 the limit for economic opportunity loans. Increases the limit for development company loans. Amends the Small Business Investment Act and the Small Business Act to state that no loans for plant acquisitions shall exceed specified time periods. Title IV: Amendments to Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Authority - Expands the coverage of disaster loans to situations which the Small Business Administration determines to be disasters and where no disaster has been declared upon the certification by the Governor of a State to the Small Business Administration that small business concerns have suffered economic injury as a result of such disaster and that financial assistance is not available on reasonable terms in the disaster-stricken area. Requires the President to undertake a comprehensive review of all Federal disaster loan authorities and to report to the Congress concerning the most effective and efficient delivery of disaster relief. States that the interest rate on the Administration's share of any loan made under this subsection shall not exceed three percent and in specified cases shall not be higher than two and three quarters percent. Title V: Certificate of Competency - Amends the elements to be considered in certification of any small business for the receipt or performance of a specific Government contract. Requires that final disposition of contract awards be made by the Administration. Describes the role of Government procurement officers and officers engaged in the sale and disposal of Federal property. Title VI: Financing of Pollution Control Facilities - Authorizes the Small Business Administration, whenever it determinizes that small business concerns are, or are likely to be, at an operational or financial disadvantage with other business concerns with respect to the planning, design or installation of pollution control facilities, or the obtaining the financing therefor, to guarantee the payment of rentals or other amounts due under qualified contracts. Provides that any such guarantee may be made or effected either directly or in cooperation with any qualified surety company or other qualified company through a participation agreement with such a company. Permits the Administration to fix a uniform annual fee for any guarantee issued under this title and to require that measures be followed in connection with the guarantee of rentals in order to minimize financial risk assumed by the guarantee. Creates a separate fund for guarantees within the Treasury for guarantees which shall be available to the Administrator without fiscal limitations as a revolving fund. Authorizes to be appropriated amounts sufficient to provide the Capital for such fund. Title VII: Chief Counsel for Advocacy - Creates within the Small Business Administration an Office of Advocacy. States the functions of such Office which include receipt of complaints, criticism, and suggestions concerning the policies and activities of the Administration and the resolution of problems concerning the relationship of the small business to the Federal Government. Requires the Office of Advocacy to report to the Congress and the President not later than six months after enactment of this title. Authorizes $1,000,000 to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this title.

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.

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