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United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1973
Sets forth additional properties to be included in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco and Marin Counties, California.
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1973
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should request the Government of Chile to protect the human rights of all individuals in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international legal instruments.
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1973
Menominee Restoration Act - Provides for the repeal of the Act of June 17, 1954 which terminated Federal supervision of the Menominee Tribe. States that as soon as practicable the Secretary of the Interior shall establish a membership role of the tribe which shall include all members listed on the final 1954 role who are still living on the date of enactment of this Act and all descendants of persons listed on the 1954 role if such descendants have at least one-quarter Menominee blood. Provides that all persons on the membership role shall be eligible to receive all Federal services furnished American Indians because of their status as Indians. States that subject to the approval of the Secretary the tribe shall organize a governing body for the tribe's common welfare and shall adopt an appropriate constitution and bylaws. States that subject to the approval of the shareholders as required by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, the board of Directors of Menominee Enterprises Incorporated shall transfer to the Secretary all assets held by such corporation. Provides that such assets shall be held in trust by the Secretary, on behalf of the United States for the tribe. Provides that this Act shall reinstitute all, and shall not abrogate any, water, hunting, fishing, and trapping rights or privileges, and any other rights and privileges of the tribe enjoyed under Federal treaty or otherwise. Authorizes the Secretary to make such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1973
Provides for the implementation of specified provisions of the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Provides that the Patent Office shall act as a Receiving Office for international applications filed by nationals or residents of the United States, and may also act: (1) as a Receiving Office for international applications; and (2) as an International Searching Authority with respect to international applications. States that a national application shall be entitled to the right of priority based on a prior filed international application which designated at least one country other than the United States. Sets forth the order of priorities as between other applications. Specifies the procedure for withdrawal of international applications and for review of actions of other authorities. Provides that the filing of an international application in a country other than the United States on an invention made in this country shall be considered to constitute the filing of an application in a foreign country, whether or not the United States is designated in that international application. Enumerates the items to be filed by the applicant in the Patent Office for commencement of the national stage of processing. States that all questions of substance and procedure in an international application designating the United States shall be determined as in the case of national applications regularly filed in the Patent Office. Provides that the publication under the treaty of an international application shall confer no rights and shall have no effect under this title other than that of a printed publication. Specifies the fees required and permitted to be charged by the Patent Office. Provides for the allocation of funds appropriated to the Patent Office, Department of State for the purpose of payment of the share on the part of the United States to the working capital fund established under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Makes conforming amendments to the patents provisions of the United States Code relating to: (1) conditions for patentability, novelty and loss of right to patent; (2) specification of the invention; (3) drawings; and (4) presumption of validity defenses.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1973
Directs the President to negotiate with the Soviet Union for establishment of an "open cities" program between that country and the United States. Authorizes appropriation of necessary sums to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1973
Official Accountability Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to assure that public officials charged with the implementation of foreign, military, and national security policy will do so according to law. Title I: National Security Crimes - Describes the persons subject to this Act. Provides that no such person shall engage in the planning or preparation for, or initiation or waging in any way of aggression or a war in violation of any international treaty, agreement, or assurance to which the United States is a party. Declares that no such person shall order or engage in the planning of, preparation for, or commission of any violation of the laws and customs of war. Provides sanctions for violations of this Act and states that no person who violates this Act pursuant to an order of his government or superior shall be relieved of criminal liability for such violation unless he did not know and could not reasonably have been expected to know that the act ordered was unlawful. Title II: Administration and Enforcement - Establishes a Legal Office of National Security Affairs which shall be independent of the executive departments and shall be directed by a National Security Solicitor and an Assistant Solicitor. Directs the Solicitor to enforce the prohibitions contained in Title I of this Act by conducting appropriate investigations and any kind of legal proceedings civil or criminal, including grand jury proceedings and proceedings before committing magistrates, which United States attorneys are authorized by law to conduct. Requires the Solicitor to conduct public hearings at least twice a year for the purpose of hearing testimony and taking evidence from individuals claiming to possess information relevant to any violation of this Act. Directs the Solicitor to render advisory opinions when requested to do so by the President or the Congress
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973
Provides that any insured credit union other than a Federal credit union may terminate its status as an insured credit union: (1) upon not less than ninety days written notice to the Administrator; and (2) upon the affirmative vote of a majority of its members within one year prior to the giving of such notice; or (3) upon obtaining a certificate of insurance from a corporation authorized and duly licensed to insure the accounts of such credit union and provided that at the time of such application for termination of insured status, no action is pending against such credit union.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973
Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President should request the Government of Chile to undertake the following: (1) to ensure protection of human rights of all individuals, Chilean and foreign, as provided in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention and Protocol relating to the status of refugees and other relevant international legal instruments guaranteeing the granting of asylum, safe conduct and humane treatment of prisoners as provided in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, and the Declaration of Territorial Asylum; and (2) to publish as soon as possible the names of those being held in custody and the charges against them.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973
Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President should request the Government of Chile to undertake the following: (1) to ensure protection of human rights of all individuals, Chilean and foreign, as provided in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention and Protocol relating to the status of refugees and other relevant international legal instruments guaranteeing the granting of asylum, safe conduct and humane treatment of prisoners as provided in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, and the Declaration of Territorial Asylum; and (2) to publish as soon as possible the names of those being held in custody and the charges against them.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Land Use Planning Act - Title I: Assistance to States - Sets forth the findings of Congress and policies of the Federal Government. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make annual grants to any State which has: (1) established an eligible land use planning agency, and (2) an intergovernmental advisory council to assist in the development and administration of a comprehensive land use planning process. Defines the elements which constitute a comprehensive land use planning process, including provisions for: (1) public involvment in the process; (2) coordination of land use activities of all State agencies; (3) consideration of esthetic, ecological, recreational and geological needs; and (4) environmental policies. Describes the factors to be included in any methods of implementation employed by a State in carrying out its land use planning process. Provides for interstate cooperation in coordinating land use planning. States that prior to making a grant to any State, the Secretary shall consult with specified officials and shall ascertain that land use planning criteria have been met. Prescribes an appeal procedure for States found ineligible to receive grants. Authorizes the Secretary to terminate any financial assistance whenever the land use planning process is determined not to meet the requirements of this Act. Makes technical and conforming amendments to specified Acts. Title II: Assistance to Indians - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make land use planning grants to any indian tribe to assist in developing a land use planning process for Indian reservation and other tribal lands. Sets forth the requirements of any such land use planning process and the eligibility factors to be met by a tribe. Title III: Public lands - Requires that each public land management agency head prepare and maintain an inventory of all public lands and other resources under his jurisdiction. States that in the development of public land use plans, specified considerations and priorities shall be taken into account. Title IV: Administration - Establishes in the Department of the Interior the Office of Land Use Planning Administration. Enumerates the duties of such Administration, including: (1) to administer the grant in aid programs established under this Act; (2) cooperate in the development of standard methods of land use information collection; and (3) provide administrative support for the Interagency Land Use Policy and Planning Board. Establishes the Interagency Land Use Policy and Planning Board and enumerates the duties of such Board. Provides for the appointing of the members of the Board. Directs the Council on Environmental quality to issue guidelines to Federal agencies and States to assist them in carrying out the requirements of this Act. Requires the Secretary, through the Office, to investigate the need for and form of stating national land use policies, taking into account specified factors. Calls for the Secretary to issue a biennial report on land resources, uses, and problems. States that, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, the Secretary may hold hearings, take testimony and receive evidence. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior of: (1) $100,000,000 for each of the eight fiscal years for grants to States under title I; (2) $6,000,000 for each of the eight fiscal years for grants to Indian tribes; and (3) $10,000,000 for each of the three fiscal years for administration of this Act. Provides for the allotment of such funds. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1973
Establishes the Big Cypress National Preserve in the State of Florida. Authorizes to be appropriated an amount not to exceed $116,000,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands, and an amount not to exceed $900,000 for development.
United States · United States Congress · 5 September 1973
Federal Criminal Code Reform Act - Chapter 1: Preliminary Provisions - Provides that no person may be convicted of an offense unless each element of the offense is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Sets forth the requirements and effects of statutory presumptions. Defines terms used in this Act. Chapter 2: Federal Penal Jurisdiction - Describes the general, special (territorial and maritime), and extraterritorial jurisdictions of the United States. Chapter 3: Basis of Criminal Liability; Culpability; Causation - Provides that a person commits an offense under this Act only if: (1) he engages in conduct which is declared to be an offense, and (2) he engages in such conduct intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, negligently, or willfully. Chapter 4: Complicity - Declares that a person may be convicted of an offense based upon the conduct of another person when: (1) acting with the kind of culpability required for the offense he causes the other to engage in such conduct; or (2) with intent that an offense be committed, he commands, induces, procures, or aids the other to commit it or, having a legal duty to prevent its commission, he fails to make proper effort to do so; or (3) he is a coconspirator and his association with the offense meets the requirements of either (1) or (2) above. Establishes standards for the criminal liability of organizations. Stipulates that a person is criminally liable for any conduct which he performs or causes to be performed in the name of an organization or on its behalf to the same extent as if the conduct was performed or caused to be performed in his own name or behalf. Chapter 5: Responsibility Defense: Juveniles; Intoxication; Mental Disease or Defect Provides that the prosecution of any person as an adult shall be barred if the offense was committed: (1) when he was less than fifteen years old in any case, or when he was less than sixteen years old in the case of offenses other than murder, aggravated assualt, rape, and aggravated involuntary sodomy; or (2) when he was less than eighteen years old unless trial as an adult is ordered by the district court to promote justice. Disallows the defense of intoxication in a criminal proceeding unless the intoxication: (1) is not self-induced, or (2) if self-induced, is grossly excessive in degree, given the amount of the intoxicant, to which the actor does not know he is susceptible, or if by reason of such intoxication the actor at the time of his conduct lacked substantial capacity either to appreciate its criminality or to conform his conduct to the requirements of law. Provides that a person is not responsible for criminal conduct if at the time of such conduct it was a result of mental disease or defect for which he lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the criminality of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirements of law. Chapter 6: Defenses Involving Justification and Excuse - Lists and describes the following defenses to prosecution: justification; execution of public duty; self defense; defense of others; use of force by persons with parental, custodial, or similar responsibilities; defense of premises and property; excuse; mistake of law; or duress. Chapter 7: Temporal and Other Restraints on Prosecution - Sets forth the statute of limitations for specified offenses. Describes the affirmative defense of entrapment. List types and requirements of former prosecutions which may be a bar to a present prosecution. Sets forth the circumstances necessary for a Federal prosecution to be a bar to a subsequent prosecution by a local government. Chapter 10: Offense of General Applicability - Provides that a person is guilty of criminal attempt if, acting with the kind of culpability otherwise required for commission of a crime, he intentionally engages in conduct which, in fact, constitutes a substantial step toward commission of the crime. States that a person is guilty of criminal facilitation if he knowingly provides substantial assistance to a person intending to commit a felony, and that person, in fact, commits the crime contemplated, or a like or related felony, employing the assistance so provided. Defines the offense of criminal solicitation and provides that criminal solicitation is an offense of the class next below that of the crime solicited. Declares that a person is guilty of conspiracy if he agrees with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of conduct which, in fact, constitutes a crime or crimes, and any one or more of such persons does an act to effect an objective of the conspiracy. Chapter 11: National Security - Defines the following crimes involving National Security: (1) treason; (2) participating in or facilitating war against the United States within its territory; (3) armed insurrection; (4) paramilitary activities; (5) sabotage; (6) recklessly impairing military effectiveness; (7) intentionally impairing defense functions; (8) avoiding military service obligations; (9) obstruction of recruiting or induction into Armed Forces; (10) causing insubordination in the Armed Forces; (11) impairing military effectiveness by false statement; (12) espionage; (13) mishandling national security information; (14) misuse of classified communications information; (15) misuse of classified information by public servant; (16) receiving classified information; (17) wartime censorship of communications; (18) harboring or concealing national security offenders; (19) aiding deserters; (20) aiding escape of prisoner of war or enemy alien; (21) offenses relating to vital material; and (22) failing to register as a person trained in foreign espionage service. Chapter 12: Foreign Relations, Immigration, and Nationality - States that a person is guilty of a criminal offense if he: (1) launches an air attack from the United States against a friendly power; (2) organizes a military expedition assembled in the United States to engage in armed hostilities against a friendly power; or (3) within the United States, joins or knowingly provides substantial resources or transportation from the United States to a military expedition described in (2) above. Defines the offenses of unlawful entry into the United States, hindering discovery of an illegal entrant, and fraudulent acquisition or improper use of naturalization, evidence of citizenship, or United States passport. Chapter 13: Integrity and Effectiveness of Government Operations - Defines the offense of: (1) physical obstruction of Government function; (2) preventing, arrest, or discharge of other duties; (3) hindering law enforcement; (4) aiding consummation of crime; (5) failure to appear after release; bail jumping; (6) escape; (7) public servants permitting escape; (8) inciting or leading riot in detention facilities; (9) introducing or possessing contraband useful for escape; (10)flight to avoid prosecution or giving testimony; (11) tampering with witnesses and informants in proceedings; (12) tampering with informants in criminal investigations; (13) tampering with physical evidence; (14) harassment of and communication with jurors; (15) demonstrating to influence judicial proceedings; (16) eavesdropping on jury deliberations; (17) nondisclosure of retainer in criminal matter; (18) criminal contempt; (19) failure to appear as witness, to produce information, or to be sworn; (20) refusal to testify; (21) hindering proceedings by disorderly conduct; (22) disobedience of judicial order; (23) soliciting obstruction of proceedings; (24) perjury; (25) false statements; (26) false statement obstructing the foreign relations of the United States; (27) false reports to security officials; (28) tampering with public records; (29) bribery; (30) unlawful rewarding of public servants; (31) unlawful compensation for assistance in Government matters; (32) trading in public office and political endorsement; (33) trading in special influence; (34) threatening public servants; (35) retaliation; (36) disclosure of confidential information provided to Government; (37) speculating or wagering on official action or information, and (38) impersonating officials. Chapter 14: Internal Revenue and Customs Offenses - Defines the crimes of tax evasion, smuggling, and other related crimes. Chapter 15: Civil Rights and Elections - Enumerates various civil rights offenses. Makes it a crime to obstruct, impair, or prevent the lawful conduct of an election or to obstruct voter registration for such election. Declares it to be a crime to intercept mail, wire, or an oral communication. Chapter 16: Offenses Involving Danger to the Person - Lists specified crimes against the person, including: (1) murder; (2) manslaughter; (3) negligent homicide; (4) simple assault; (5) aggravated assault; (6) reckless endangerment; (7) terrorizing; (8) threats against the President and successors to the Presidency; (9) menacing; (10) criminal coercion; (11) harassment; (12) kidnaping; (13) felonious restraint; (14) unlawful imprisonment; (15) usurping control of aircraft; (16) rape; (17) gross sexual imposition; (18) aggravated involuntary sodomy; (19) involuntary sodomy; (20) corruption of minors; (21) sexual abuse of wards; and (22) sexual assualt. Chapter 17: Offenses Against Property - Establishes crimes relating to the conduct of such activities as arson, burglary, robbery, forgery, counterfeiting, and other offenses against property. Chapter 18: Offenses Against Public Order, Health, Safety, and Sensibilities - Prescribes crimes against the public order in the areas of riots, firearms, drugs, obscenity, prostitution, gambling, and disorderly conduct. Chapter 30: General Sentencing Provisions - Classifies offenses as class A, B, and C felonies, class A and B misdemeanors, and infractions. Permits a presentence commitment to allow for a study to recommend a sentence which should be imposed on the defendant. Chapter 31: Probation and Unconditional Discharge - Sets forth the authorized terms of probation and conditional discharge for an offender. Enumerates various factors to be considered by the court in determining whether to grant a probation or conditional discharge. States that the discharge shall be such as the court in its discretion deems reasonable and appropriate to assist the offender to lead a law-abiding life. Chapter 32: Imprisonment - Sets forth the maximum limits of imprisonment for each classification of offense. Provides that when multiple sentences of imprisonment are imposed they shall run concurrently unless otherwise specified by the court. States that the sentence of imprisonment of any person convicted of a Federal offense shall commence to run from the date on which such person is received at the institution at which the sentence is to be served. Directs the Bureau of Corrections to give credit toward service of the maximum term and any minimum term of a sentence to imprisonment for all time spent in custody as a result of the offense or acts for which the sentence was imposed. Chapter 33: Fines - Establishes maximum limits on fines for specified classes of offenses. Provides that, in addition to considering the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant, the court, in determining the amount and method of payment of a fine, shall take into account the financial resources of the defendant, the nature of the burden that payment of the fine will impose, and whether imposition of the fine will prevent the defendant from making restitution or reparation to the victim. Chapter 34: Parole - Declares that every prisoner sentenced to an indefinite term of imprisonment shall be eligible for release on parole upon completion of the service of any minimum term or, if there is no minimum, at any time. Directs the Board of Parole to consider the desirability of parole for each prisoner at least sixty days prior to the expiration of any minimum term or, if there is no mimimum, at least sixty days prior to the expiration of the first year of the sentence. Provides that, whenever the Board of Parole considers the parole of a prisoner who is or soon will be eligible for parole, he shall be released on parole, unless the Board is of the opinion that his release should be deferred because: (1) there is undue risk that he will not conform to reasonable conditions of parole; (2) his release at that time would unduly depreciate the seriousness of his crime or undermine respect for law; (3) his release would have a substantially adverse effect on institutional discipline; or (4) his continued correctional treatment, medical care, or vocational or other training in the institution will substantially enhance his capacity to lead a law-abiding life if he is released at a later date. Provides that the conditions of parole shall be such as the Board of Parole in its discretion deems reasonably necessary to insure that the parolee will lead a law-abiding life or to assist him to do so. Chapter 35: Disqualification from Office and Other Collateral Consequences of Conviction - Declares that a person convicted of any specified crime may, as part of the sentence, be disqualified from any, or a specified, Federal position or category thereof for such period as the court may determine, but no longer than five years following completion of any other imposed sentence. Chapter 36: Life Imprisonment - Provides that the court may impose a sentence of life imprisonment or a sentence up to the maximum term for a class A felony in the following cases: (1) where the defendant has been convicted of treason; (2) where the defendant has been convicted of murder and the court is satisfied that the defendant intended to cause the death of another human being.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act - Title I: Short Title, Purposes, and definitions - Declares it to be the intention of Congress, subject to the retention by Congress of the ultimate legislative authority over the Nation's Capital which is granted by the Constitution, to grant to the Government of the District of Columbia the powers of local self-Government. Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Governmental Reorganization - Transfers the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency to the District of Columbia Government. Provides that the National Capital Housing Authority shall be an agency of the District of Columbia Government. Establishes the National Capital Planning Commission as a Federal planning agency to review District plans affecting the Federal Establishment in the National Capital region. Transfers the Secretary of Labor's manpower service functions to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia. Title III: District Charter Preamble, Legislative Power, and Charter Amending Procedures - States that the charter for the District of Columbia set forth in this Act shall establish the means of governing the District following its acceptance by a majority of the registered qualified electors. Sets forth provisions for amending the Charter. Title IV: The District Charter - Establishes a 13 member Council of the District of Columbia, with a term of office of four years. Specifies the qualifications for holding office, and the compensation to be paid. Vests all legislative powers of the District of Columbia (subject to specified Congressional retention) in the Council. Sets forth procedures and responsibilities of the Council and of the Chairman of the Council. Establishes the Office of Mayor, and sets forth provisions for qualifications and compensation. Provides that all executive power of the District shall be vested in the Mayor. Grants the Mayor power to appoint all judges of the District of Columbia Courts, with the advice and consent of the Council from a list of persons nominated by the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission. Directs the Council to adopt a budget for each year, and sets forth appropriations, accounting, auditing, and borrowing measures to be followed. Exempts bonds and notes issued by the Council from all Federal and District taxations. Creates the following independent agencies for the District of Columbia: Board of Elections, Zoning Commission, Public Service Commission, Armory Board, and Board of Education. Provides procedures for recall of the Mayor, or any member of the Council or of the Board of Education. Title V: Federal Payment - Establishes in the Treasury the District of Columbia Federal Payment Trust Fund to help defray the costs of the District Government. Sets forth the duties of the Mayor, the Council, and the Office of Management and Budget in relation to the District's budget. Title VI: Reservation of Congressional Authority - Stipulates that the Council shall have no authority to: (1) impose taxes on United States property; (2) enact any regulation which permits the building of any structure in excess of the 1910 height limitations; or (3) enact any act relating to Federal courts in the District of Columbia. Title VII: Referendum; Sucession in Government; Temporary Provisions; Miscellaneous; Amendments to District of Columbia Election Act; Repeal of Certain Provisions of Law and Rules of Construction; and Effective Dates - Provides for a referendum within 5 months of enactment to determine whether the qualified electors of the District of Columbia accept the Charter (title IV). Transfers the functions of specified existing government agencies to the Council. Provides for the continuance of pending actions and proceedings of defunct agencies. Authorizes the President of the United States to take such action as necessary during the interim period to enable the Board of Elections properly to perform its functions under this Act. States that, for the purpose of preventing duplication, any Federal officer or agency may furnish services to the District Government and any District officer or agency may furnish services to the Federal Government. Provides for an independent annual postaudit by the General Accounting Office. Provides for advisory neighborhood councils to advise the District Government on matters of public policy. Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Election Act concerning elections of the Mayor, the District Delegate, and the Council. Sets forth the effective dates of the titles of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Federal Elections Act - Title I: Federal Elections Commission - Creates a six-member independent Federal Elections Commission: 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2 members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, and 2 members appointed by the President. Specifies that the Commission shall have full legal powers. Authorizes the Commission to use the personnel and facilities of the General Accounting Office. Requires the Commission to submit its budget directly to Congress along with any recommendations it may have for legislation. Transfers to the Commission specified reporting functions of the Secretary of the Senate, the GAO and the Clerk of the House under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 197l. Requires each candidate for Federal office to have a central campaign committee through which all reports must pass. Requires the central committee to file its report with the Commission. Specifies that reports contain all contributions in excess of $100 and that cash contributions of $2,500 or more be reported within 24 hours. Requires a financial report to be filed 10 days before an election. Title II: Federal Matching Payment Entitlement Fund - Establishes on the books of the Treasury of the United States the Federal Matching Payment Entitlement Fund to remain available for expenditure without fiscal year limitation. Entitles candidates for Federal office or an official national party committee or an official congressional campaign committee to payments from the fund, during any calendar year, in an amount equal to the amount of each contribution received by such candidate or committee not in excess of $50. Requires that the candidate or committee submit matching payment entitlement vouchers including the full name of the contributor together with the date, the exact amount of the contribution, and the complete address of the contributor. States that the Secretary of the Treasury shall make a payment from the fund to the candidate or the treasurer of the committee in the amount certified by the Commission. Sets forth the limitations on certification by the Commission. Title III: Limitations on Political Contributions - Declares a limitation on contributions made by an individual and places limitations on expenditures of not more than $2,500 in the case of a candidacy for President or Vice President, not more than $1,000 in a candidacy for the Senate, and $5,000 in a candidacy for the House of Representatives. Prohibits any individual from making a contribution to a candidate which, when added to the total of contributions made by such individual to all candidates and all political committees during the calendar year, exceeds $25,000, and establishes a $5,000 fine or up to a five-year imprisonment, or both, for violation of this requirement. Title IV: Tax Incentives for Contributions to Candidates for Public Office - Allows a maximum tax term credit under the Internal Revenue Code for a taxable year for contributions to candidates for public office of $50 ($100 for a joint return). Title V: Voter's Time - Provides for a schedule of televised political broadcasts by candidates for Federal office. Requires the television networks to make prime time available to the candidates at roles not exceeding the prevailing unit charge of the station for the same amount of program time in the same time period. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to pay fully all certified bills for Voter's Time not more than 10 days following receipt from the Registry of Election Finance. Title VI: Limitations on Federal Election Campaign Spending - Limits the expenditures of a candidate for Federal office to the greater of 12 cents multiplied by the number of eligible voters for such election or $34,500. Limits the expenditures of incumbents in any Federal office to the greater of 12 cents multiplied by the number of eligible voters for such election, less 15 per cent of that total, or $30,000. Limits expenditures of a Presidential or Vice-Presidential candidate to the same formula as it would apply to a candidate for Senator from such State. Establishes a $5,000 fine or up to a five-year imprisonment term, or both, for violation of this title. Limits the amount a candidate for Federal office may expend from his personal funds or those of his immediate family to $25,000 for a candidate for Senator and $10,000 for a candidate for Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
Quality Dairy Imports Act - States that no dairy product shall be imported into the United States unless it has been inspected and found to be wholesome and unless the foreign farms and plants in which such products were produced, manufactured, or processed comply with all the inspection, grading and other standards comparable to domestic standards that are prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to the provisions of this Act. Provide for a certificate issued by the exporting country assuring compliance with prescribed standards as to the quality of the milk farm, plant facilities, equipment, and procedures used in the production and transportation of milk, and the production, manufacture, and processing of all imported dairy products. Requires all imported dairy products, after entry into the United States, to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and other dairy product inspection Acts. Provides for cooperation between the Secretary and foreign governments as well as other executive departments in carrying out this Act, and authorizes necessary inspections and investigations. Prescribes a fine of not more than $5,000 and imprisonment for not more than six months, or both, for violation of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1973
Prohibits the States, under the Voting Rights Act, from denying the right to vote in Federal elections to former criminal offenders who have not been convicted of any offense related to voting or elections and who are not confined in a correctional institution. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to institute actions necessary to implement the purposes of this act and confers jurisdiction on the district courts of the United States to hear proceedings instituted under this title. Prescribes a fine of up to $5000 and/or up to a 5 years prison term for persons denying any person a right secured by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1973
Provides under the Interstate Commerce Act that no pipeline company engaged in the transportation of oil may transport oil through its pipelines if that company has an interest in such oil.
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973
Prohibits the States, under the Voting Rights Act, from denying the right to vote in Federal elections to former criminal offenders who have not been convicted of any offense related to voting or elections and who are not confined in a correctional institution. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to institute actions necessary to implement the purposes of this act and confers jurisdiction on the district courts of the United States to hear proceedings instituted under this title. Prescribes a fine of up to $5000 and/or up to a 5 years prison term for persons denying any person a right secured by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973
Provides that United States person (a) having a major investment in an enterprise in South Africa, or (b) affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa; shall be eligible to enter into any contract with any agency of the United States Government unless such United States person is doing business in South Africa in accordance with fair employment practices and is listed on the roster to be established pursuant to this joint resolution. Requires the President to appoint an Advisory Board to be composed of 10 members for the purpose of recommending policy to the Administrator as designated in Executive Order Numbered 11246 for the purpose of exercising his authority under this joint resolution. Makes it the duty of the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for hearing: (1) to review the employment practices of each United States person, having a major investment in an enterprise in South Africa or affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa, and (2) to issue an order establishing a roster of all such United States persons doing business in South Africa in accordance with fair employment practices. Requires the Administrator to review the eligibility of each United States person, having a major investment in an enterprise in South Africa or affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa, for inclusion on the roster established under this section. Provides that the Administrator shall conduct a review of eligibility not less than once every two years. Allows any United States person aggrieved by an order of the Administrator to seek judicial review of such order. Authorizes the President, for reasons of national security or national defense, to exempt any United States person from the provisions of this joint resolution for a period not exceeding ninety days. Provides that any such exemption may be renewed by the President for a period not exceeding an additional ninety days, and that thereafter no additional exemption may be granted to the same United States person for a period of two years. Requires the Administrator to furnish any United States person with a copy of the charge and to make a preliminary investigation of the charge whenever it is charged in writing under oath by any person, real or corporate, in a statement setting forth the facts upon which it is based, or a written charge has been filed by a member of the Advisory Board where he has reasonable cause to believe, that a United States person having a major investment in South Africa or affiliated with an entity doing business in South Africa, who is entering or has entered into a contract with any agency of the United States Government, is not doing business in South Africa in accordance with fair employment practices. Provides that, if the Administrator determines that the charge is nonfrivolus, he shall set the matter for hearing as speedily as possible, and make a finding and issue an appropriate order in accordance with the provision of this joint resolution. Requires the Administrator to submit to the President and to the Congress an annual report, including a report of the Advisory Board, on the operations and activities under this joint resolution.
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1973
Prohibits the States, under the Voting Rights Act, from denying the right to vote in Federal elections to former criminal offenders who have not been convicted of any offense related to voting or elections and who are not confined in a correctional institution. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to institute actions necessary to implement the purposes of this act and confers jurisdiction on the district courts of the United States to hear proceedings instituted under this title. Prescribes a fine of up to $5000 and/or up to a 5 years prison term for persons denying any person a right secured by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1973
Prohibits the States, under the Voting Rights Act, from denying the right to vote in Federal elections to former criminal offenders who have not been convicted of any offense related to voting or elections and who are not confined in a correctional institution. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to institute actions necessary to implement the purposes of this act and confers jurisdiction on the district courts of the United States to hear proceedings instituted under this title. Prescribes a fine of up to $5000 and/or up to a 5 years prison term for persons denying any person a right secured by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1973
Official Accountability Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to assure that public officials charged with the implementation of foreign, military, and national security policy will do so according to law. Title I: National Security Crimes - Describes the persons subject to this Act. Provides that no such person shall engage in the planning or preparation for, or initiation or waging in any way of aggression or a war in violation of any international treaty, agreement, or assurance to which the United States is a party. Declares that no such person shall order or engage in the planning of, preparation for, or commission of any violation of the laws and customs of war. Provides sanctions for violations of this Act and states that no person who violates this Act pursuant to an order of his government or superior shall be relieved of criminal liability for such violation unless he did not know and could not reasonably have been expected to know that the act ordered was unlawful. Title II: Administration and Enforcement - Establishes a Legal Office of National Security Affairs which shall be independent of the executive departments and shall be directed by a National Security Solicitor and an Assistant Solicitor. Directs the Solicitor to enforce the prohibitions contained in Title I of this Act by conducting appropriate investigations and any kind of legal proceedings civil or criminal, including grand jury proceedings and proceedings before committing magistrates, which United States attorneys are authorized by law to conduct. Requires the Solicitor to conduct public hearings at least twice a year for the purpose of hearing testimony and taking evidence from individuals claiming to possess information relevant to any violation of this Act. Directs the Solicitor to render advisory opinions when requested to do so by the President or the Congress
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person who shall have reached the age of twenty-two years shall be disqualified to be a Representative on account of age. Provides no person who shall have reached the age of twenty-seven years shall be disqualified to be a Senator on account of age.
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973
Prohibits the States, under the Voting Rights Act, from denying the right to vote in Federal elections to former criminal offenders who have not been convicted of any offense related to voting or elections and who are not confined in a correctional institution. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to institute actions necessary to implement the purposes of this act and confers jurisdiction on the district courts of the United States to hear proceedings instituted under this title. Prescribes a fine of up to $5000 and/or up to a 5 years prison term for persons denying any person a right secured by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1973
Extends, under the Trademark Act, time for filing oppositions. Eliminates the requirement for filing reasons of appeal in the Patent Office. Provides for awarding attorney fees in exceptional cases.
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1973
Authorizes the President to proclaim February 11, 1974, as "National Inventors' Day".
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1973
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should promote negotiations for a comprehensive test ban treaty.
United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1973
Authorizes the President, through the temporary Vietnam Children's Care Agency, to enter into arrangements with the Government of South Vietnam to provide assistance in improving the welfare of children in South Vietnam and to facilitate the adoption of orphaned or abandoned Vietnamese children, particularly children of United States fathers. Authorizes necessary funds to carry out the purposes of this Act. Authorizes additional funds that may be necessary to assist the United Nations or any other multi-lateral or non-profit organization to perform functions which would otherwise be performed by the Agency under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1973
Prohibits the importation of Rhodesian chrome into the United States, in conformity with a resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations urging an international boycott of such chrome.
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Authorizes the President, through the temporary Vietnam Children's Care Agency, to enter into arrangements with the Government of South Vietnam to provide assistance in improving the welfare of children in South Vietnam and to facilitate the adoption of orphaned or abandoned Vietnamese children, particularly children of United States fathers. Authorizes necessary funds to carry out the purposes of this Act. Authorizes additional funds that may be necessary to assist the United Nations or any other multi-lateral or non-profit organization to perform functions which would otherwise be performed by the Agency under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1973
Requires the Administrator of the General Services Administration to establish a system of fringe parking facilities for use by tourists to the Capitol of the United States. States that the Administrator shall charge a reasonable fee to the user of each space and shall provide for express busses from such facilities to the Capitol.
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973
Schoolbus Safety Act - Authorizes, under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, safety design standards for schoolbuses. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish safety standards for schoolbuses. Requires the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate schoolbus accidents.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973
Changes the name of the Patent Office to the Patent and Trademark Office under the Trademark Act of 1946. Designates the Commissioner as the Commission of Patents and trademarks.
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1973
Menominee Restoration Act - Provides for the repeal of the Act of June 17, 1954 which terminated Federal supervision of the Menominee Tribe. States that as soon as practicable the Secretary of the Interior shall establish a membership role of the tribe which shall include all members listed on the final 1954 role who are still living on the date of enactment of this Act and all descendants of persons listed on the 1954 role if such descendants have at least one-quarter Menominee blood. Provides that all persons on the membership role shall be eligible to receive all Federal services furnished American Indians because of their status as Indians. States that subject to the approval of the Secretary the tribe shall organize a governing body for the tribe's common welfare and shall adopt an appropriate constitution and bylaws. States that subject to the approval of the shareholders as required by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, the board of Directors of Menominee Enterprises Incorporated shall transfer to the Secretary all assets held by such corporation. Provides that such assets shall be held in trust by the Secretary, on behalf of the United States for the tribe. Provides that this Act shall reinstitute all, and shall not abrogate any, water, hunting, fishing, and trapping rights or privileges, and any other rights and privileges of the tribe enjoyed under Federal treaty or otherwise. Authorizes the Secretary to make such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1973
Grants a Federal charter to the Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1973
Makes an alien who has been convicted for possession of marihuana eligible for an application for a visa and for admission into the United States after a hearing and upon such terms as the Attorney General prescribes. Permits the Attorney General, after a hearing and upon such terms as he may prescribe, to waive deportation of any alien who has been convicted for the possession of marihuana. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(23), 1251(b))
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1973
Revises the definition of "dependent" with respect to a member or former member of a uniformed service by removing the present requirement that the husband or unremarried widower be dependent on the member or former member for over one-half of his support. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1072(2)(c,d)) (Repeals 10 U.S.C. 101(36)) (Amends 37 U.S.C. 401) Provides that a member of a uniformed service may not be paid an increased allowance on account of a dependent for any period (1) during which that dependent is entitled to basic pay or (2) the spouse of such member is being paid an increased allowance on account of that dependent. (Amends 37 U.S.C. 420)
United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1973
Transfers to the government of the Virgin Islands title to Water Island, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain of the outstanding lease-hold interests in such island. Authorizes appropriations of sums necessary for such acquisition.
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1973
Family Farm Antitrust Act - Finds that vertical integration of the agricultural industry by corporations engaged in the processing, distributing and retail industries, and other conglomerate corporations, tends to create monopolies in the agricultural industry and produce unfair competition for family farms, contributing to the decline of rural populations and the consequent crowding of metropolitan centers. Declares it to be the national policy to restore competition to the agricultural industry and to provide for the continuance of the family farm. Provides that no person engaged in commerce in a business other than farming, whose nonfarming business assets exceed $3,000,000 shall engage in farming or the production of agricultural products, or participate in farming by any means of acquisition or control of another person who is engaged in farming. Specifies exceptions including charitable, educational, or nonprofit institutions, and farmer owned and controlled cooperatives. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire at fair market value any property or interest of which a person is required to divest himself under the provisions of this Act, if the person is otherwise unable to divest himself of such property. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1973
World Peace Tax Fund Act - Establishes within the Treasury of the United States a special trust fund to be known as the World Peace Tax Fund. Provides that any taxpayer who has qualified as a conscientious objector, or who declares that he or she is conscientiously opposed to participation in war, within the meaning of the Military Selective Service Act, shall qualify to designate the payment of his or her income taxes to the fund. Makes provisions for the designation of income, estate, or gift tax payments for transfer to the World Peace Tax Fund. Provides for the computation and publication of the percentage of annual expenditures for military purposes. Provides that this percentage portion of moneys in the Fund shall remain in the Fund to accrue interest, and that the remaining portion shall be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, not to be appropriated for any military purposes. Establishes a Board ot Trustees of eleven members to authorize expenditures out of the Fund for research into peaceful solutions to international conflict, and for improvement of international conflict, and for improvement of international health, education, and welfare. Requires the Board to submit its budget to the Congress, report to the President and Congress annually, and provide a complete accounting of all funds received and disbursed according to this Act. Defines military purposes and activites for purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1973
Provides that Army and Air Force National Guard technicians shall not be required to wear the military uniform while performing their duties in a civilian status. (Amends 32 U.S.C. 709(d))
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1973
Authorizes the President, through the temporary Vietnam Children's Care Agency, to enter into arrangements with the Government of South Vietnam to provide assistance in improving the welfare of children in South Vietnam and to facilitate the adoption of orphaned or abandoned Vietnamese children, particularly children of United States fathers. Authorizes necessary funds to carry out the purposes of this Act. Authorizes additional funds that may be necessary to assist the United Nations or any other multi-lateral or non-profit organization to perform functions which would otherwise be performed by the Agency under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1973
Establishes, within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, a National Population Sciences and Family Planning Services Administration. Establishes, within the Administration, a National Center for Family Planning Services, to carry out a public information services program for planning and development, manpower development and training, supervision of field services, and grants management. Establishes, within the Administration, a National Institute for Population Sciences to carry out reproductive physiology research, contraceptive development and evaluation, operational research, social science research, and grants mangement. Provides that the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare shall utilize the Administration to administer programs and research related to population and family planning. Authorizes to be appropriated for each fiscal year such amounts as may be necessary to meet the administrative expenses of the Administration. Directs the Secretary, on January 1 after the Act, to make a report to the Congress setting forth a plan to be carried out over a period of 5 years for extention of family services, for research programs in reproductive physiology, contraceptive development and evaluation, the social sciences and operational research, for training of necessary manpower for services and research, and for carrying out the other purposes set forth in this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make, through the Administration, grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations and institutions to assist in the establishment and operation of voluntary family planning projects. Directs the Secretary to make grants to State health agencies to assist the States in planning, establishing, maintaining, coordinating, and evaluating family planning services. Provides that no funds appropriated under this system shall be used in a program where abortion is a method of family planning. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1974 through fiscal year 1978 to enable the Secretary to carry out the provisions of the two foregoing programs. Authorizes appropriations for manpower development and program planning and evaluation for fiscal year 1974 through fiscal year 1978 in order to implement the aforementioned family planning programs. States that, in order to promote research in the biomedical, contraceptive development, social science and operational research fields related to population and family planning the Secretary is authorized to make grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations and institutions, and to enter into contracts with groups, associations, institutions, individuals, or corporations for the conduct of such research. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1974 through fiscal year 1978 for the purpose of making grants and contracts under this section. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1974 through fiscal year 1978 for project grants to assist in meeting the cost of construction and operation of centers for research relating to human reproduction, sterility, contraception, effectiveness of service delivery, population trends, and other aspects of, or factors which affect, population dynamics. States that applications for grants under this section shall be approved by the Secretary only if the applicant is an institution of higher education or other public or private nonprofit institution which the Secretary determines is competent to engage in the type of research necessary. Provides that the total of the grants with respect to such project shall not exceed 75 percent of the cost of the project. States that if within twenty years after completion of any construction for which funds have been paid under this section: (1) the applicant or other owner of the facility shall cease to be a public or private nonprofit institution; or (2) the facility shall cease to be used for the purposes for which it was constructed, unless the Secretary determines, in accordance with the promulgated regulations, that there is good cause for releasing the applicant or other owner from the obligation to do so, the United States shall be entitled to recover from the applicant or other owners of the facility amount bearing the same ratio to the value of the participation bore to the cost of the construction of the facility. Authorizes the Secretary to make project grants and to enter into contracts with public agencies and nonprofit organizations and institutions to assist in developing and making available family planning and population growth information to all persons desiring such information or materials. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for the fiscal years 1974 through 1978 for the purpose of making grants or entering into contracts under this section.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973
Authorizes the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the month of May in each year as "National Arthritis Month".
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973
Declares that, because of the outstanding and exemplary display of citizenship by De Pere, Wisconsin, the Congress of the United States of America: (1) extends its congratulations and commendations to the people of that city, and in addition (2) designates that city as "America's Votingest Small City".
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1973
Authorizes the President, through the temporary Vietnam Children's Care Agency, to enter into arrangements with the Government of South Vietnam to provide assistance in improving the welfare of children in South Vietnam and to facilitate the adoption of orphaned or abandoned Vietnamese children, particularly children of United States fathers. Authorizes necessary funds to carry out the purposes of this Act. Authorizes additional funds that may be necessary to assist the United Nations or any other multi-lateral or non-profit organization to perform functions which would otherwise be performed by the Agency under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973
Permits the tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code of household and dependent care expenses by a married couple when one spouse is a full-time student to the same extent that such expenses could be deducted if both spouses were employed. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 214(e)(2)(C))
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1973
Economic Opportunity Amendments - Prohibits the impoundment of funds appropriated by Congress for economic opportunity programs and exempts the Office of Economic Opportunity from the provisions of the Federal Anti-deficiency Act. Provides for the continuation of Community Action Programs. Provides that a vacancy occurring in the positions of Director, Deputy Director, or Assistant Director may be filled temporarily for not more than 30 days. Suspends the President's authority to authorize the Director to delegate any of his powers or functions, or programs administered under this Act unless he complies with the requirements for executive reorganizations. Prohibits the Director from disposing of property belonging to the Office of Economic Opportunity that would have the effect of reducing the Office's powers, functions or programs. Provides that the Director shall not transfer funds to other Federal agencies for the performance of Office of Economic Opportunity functions delegated after January 31, 1973, if the President has not complied with the requirements of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1949 as provided in this Act. Provides that any unexpended funds so transferred prior to January 31, 1973, shall be returned to the Office of Economic Opportunity. Provides procedures for a full and fair hearing before financial assistance may be suspended under any title of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Prohibits justices of the Supreme Court and Federal judges from receiving compensation other than for the performance of their judicial duties. Requires the disclosure of financial information relating to a justices' or judge's assets and investments, together with a report of income derived from all sources. Provides that such disclosures and reports shall be submitted annually to the Judicial Conference of the United States. Makes failure to comply with the terms of this Act a high misdemeanor. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 454)
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Designates the lower Wisconsin River (from the dam at Prarie du Sac, Wisconsin, to its confluence with the Mississippi River at Prarie du Chien, Wisconsin) for potential addition to the wild and scenic rivers system under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. (Adds 16 U.S.C. 1276(a)(27))