United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1973
Permits any returned prisoner of war of the Vietnam conflict to import free of duty additional personal and household effects during the one-year period after his return to the jurisdiction of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1973
Prisoner of War Bonus Benefits Act - Entitles members of the armed forces who were in a missing status for any period during the Vietnam conflict to double credit for such period for retirement purposes. Specifies additional pay and allowances and medical benefits to which such persons are entitled. Provides for double retirement credit to Federal employees in such status during the conflict.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Provides that no license granted for the operation of a broadcasting station under the Communications Act of 1934 shall be for a longer term than five years. Provides for renewal of such license where the Federal Communications Commission finds that the public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served. Provides that an applicant for renewal who is legally, financially and technically qualified shall be awarded the license if such applicant shows that its broadcast service during the preceding license period has reflected a good-faith effort to serve the needs and interests of its area as represented in its immediately preceding and pending license renewal application and if it has not demonstrated a callous disregard for law or the Commission's regulations.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Land Use Policy and Planning Assistance Act - Title I: Findings, Policy and Purpose - makes the following Findings: (1) There is a national interest and need for a more efficient system of land use; (2) There is a lack of understanding of the land use policies established by individual States, regions, and localities; (3) Adequate data and information is not readily available to land use decision makers; (4) Land resources have too often been wasted because of failure to conduct competent planning; (5) Because of lack of coordinated planning between governmental levels there develop conflicts and delays in executing land use policies; (6) primary responsibility in the area of land use should rest with the states and local government with guidance from the national government; and (7) the decision making process in land use planning affects and should include those persons at all income levels and backgrounds. Declares a national policies to promote, encourage, develop, assist, and implement land use programs for the general welfare and well being of the United States. Title II: Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to those states whose land use plans according to his judgment meet the criteria established by this Act. Requires the Secretary to consult with the heads of specified Federal agencies during the five year period after the enactment of this Act to consider their views and recommendations. Requires the Federal, State, and local projects and activities which effect land use to be consistent with the land use policies established by this Act. Authorizes hearings to be held and recommendations made where Federal action is to affect a non-Federal area not receiving grants under this Act. Reduces those funds to which a state is entitled under the Airport and Airways Development Act, from Federal-aid highways funds, and under the Land and Water conservation Fund Act of 1965, if such State is found ineligible for grants under this Act. Title III: Administration Of Land Use Policy - establishes the National Advisory Board on Land Use Policy and designates its members and responsibilities. Requires that the States make available to those interstate entities involved in land use planning a portion of the funds allocated to the State provided such entity is in conformity with the purposes and goals of this Act. Title IV: General - Authorizes the President to designate an agency or agencies to set guidelines for agencies working under this Act. Requires a bicennial report to be made to the President and Congress from the Board with the assistance of the Secretary of the Interior. Permits the Secretary to utilize personnel of other agencies and to provide technical assistance to states receiving funds under this Act. Sets forth the Judicial procedure to be used in carrying out the provisions of the Act. Requires those States receiving funds to make reports and keep specified financial records. Authorizes appropriations for five fiscal years following the enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Mined Area Protection Act - Title I: Asserts that mining operations are essential activities, affecting interstate commerce, which contribute to the economic well-being, security and general welfare of the Nation. Provides that it is the purpose of this Act to encourage a nationwide effort to regulate mining operations to prevent or substantially reduce their adverse environmental effects and to assist the States in carrying out programs for those purposes. Title II: Environmental Regulations for Mining Operations - Provides that each State may submit to the Secretary of the Interior for review and approval or disapproval in accordance with this title State environmental regulations for mining operations on all lands within such State, except for federally owned land or land held in trust for Indians. Establishes criteria that, in the Secretary's judgment, such regulations must be in compliance with. Provides that the criteria set forth in this Act shall be further elaborated by the Secretary through guidelines which will be issued within ninety days after the enactment of this Act. Establishes an Advisory Committee, composed of representatives from the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Appalachian Regional Commission and such other representatives as the Secretary may designate, to assist the Secretary in developing guidelines under this title. Asserts that the Secretary may withdraw his approval of such regulations if he determines that the State has failed to enforce the regulations adequately or has otherwise failed to comply with the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretary to promptly issue environmental regulations for mining operations in a State if at the expiration of two years after the date of enactment of this Act such State has failed to submit such regulations. Provides for the expiration of Federal regulations if the State subsequently submits regulations which are approved by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to make such inspections and investigations of mining operations and mining areas as he considers necessary to evaluate the administration and enforcement of any State's regulations. States that at the request of the Secretary, the Attorney General may institute a civil action in a district court of the United States to prevent the operator of a mining operation form engaging in violations under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to order cessation of a person's mining operations if such person fails to comply with any Federal regulations issued under this title within fifteen days after notice of such failure and such person shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each day of continuance of such failure after a fifteen day period. Prescribes a fine up to $10,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment for willful violations of regulations under this Title. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct or promote research or training programs to carry out the purpose of this title. Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to any State for the purpose of assisting such State in developing, administering, and enforcing environmental regulations under this title. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Title III: Permits the heads of all Federal departments or agencies which have jurisdiction over land on which mining operations are permitted to promulgate environmental regulations to govern such mining operations. Requires such regulations to ensure at least the same degree of protection as is required by any approved State program. Provides that each Federal department and agency shall cooperate with the Secretary and the States to the greatest extent practicable in carrying out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Extends for a 10 year period (until October 2, 1978) the time for which the Federal Power Commission may not receive or approve the construction of any water insurance projects on rivers designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Increases the appropriations for acquisition of lands and interest under the Act to $37,600,000.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Allows a tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for specified percentages of the amounts paid during the taxable year by the taxpayer to purchase recycled solid waste materials for manufacture by the taxpayer into useful raw materials or salable products. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, by regulation and after a hearing, to disallow such deduction with respect to any solid waste material if the Administrator finds that such deduction is not required to alleviate the depletion of any virgin natural resource. Allows every taxpayer, at his election in lieu of any depreciation deduction, to deduct the amortized basis of any solid waste recycling facility based on a period of 60 months. Provides that the taxpayer may, at any time after making such election, discontinue the amortization deduction with respect to the remainder of the amortization. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 189, 190)
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973
Federal Employees Freedom of Choice Act - Specifies that each employee of the Federal Government shall have the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join and assist a labor organization or to refrain from any such activity, and shall be protected in the exercise of this right.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Antihijacking Act - Provides that whenever the President determines that a foreign nation is acting in a manner inconsistent with the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, he may suspend the right of any air carrier and foreign air carrier to engage in foreign air transportation, and any persons to operate aircraft in foreign air commerce, to and from that foreign nation as well as between the United States and any foreign nation which maintains air service between itself and that foreign nation. Provides that after June 30, 1973, no air carrier or foreign air carrier shall operate an aircraft in air transportation unless all passengers boarding that aircraft in the United States, and all baggage carried aboard the aircraft, shall have been inspected by means of a metal detection device or by an X-ray device immediately prior to boarding and have not been found to carry or contain an unauthorized device or weapon of any kind. Prescribes criminal penalties for violation of this Act. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1514, 1421)
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Provides for the burial in the Memorial Amphitheater of the National Cemetery at Arlington, Virginia, of the remains of an unknown American who lost his life while serving overseas in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Vietnam conflict.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Requires the party bringing an action against any law enforcement officer in any court of the United States to file with the court a surety bond conditioned on the payment to defendants of reasonable costs of investigation and legal fees for defending such action should the defendants prevail in the action. Includes within the meaning of law enforcement officers for purposes of this Act attorneys general, prosecuting attorneys, chiefs of police, sheriffs, constables, and their subordinates.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Requires the use of recycled paper in the printing of the Congressional Record. Requires a maximum of 50 percent non-recycled material to be used in such printing.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides, under the Federal Trade Commission Act, that exclusive territorial arrangements in any trademark licensing contract or agreement for the manufacture, distribution and sale of a trademarked food product shall not be deemed unlawful, provided: (1) that such product is in free and open competition with products of the same general class manufactured, distributed, and sold by others; (2) the licensee is in free and open competition with vendors of other products of the same general class; and (3) the licensor retains control over the nature and quality of such product in accordance with the provisions of the Trademark Act. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 41)
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides adjustment assistance to prosoners of war of the Vietnam era according to the percentage scale of the service connected disability benefits for veterans. Specifies that the rate of compensation for such persons shall be $30 per month for the period of time as a prisoner of war up to a maximum of $150 per month. (Adds 38 U.S.C.314(t))
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1973
Federal Paperwork Burden Relief Act - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the reporting requirements of Federal regulatory programs to determine the extent to which these requirements may be revised to lessen the burden upon small and independent business establishments. Requires the Comptroller General to report the results of such study to the Congress one year from the date of enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1973
Federal Employees Freedom of Choice Act - Specifies that each employee of the Federal Government shall have the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join and assist a labor organization or to refrain from any such activity, and shall be protected in the exercise of this right.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1973
Travel Agents Registration Act - Declares the finding of Congress that it is in the public interest to strengthen the travel agency industry and to maintain public confidence in travel agents by regulating travel agents. Provides that on and after January 1, 1973, no person shall, directly or indirectly, engage in the business of conducting a travel agency without having first received a registration certificate as provided by this Act. Establishes in the Department of Transportation a Bureau of Travel Agents Registration, headed by a Director appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. Establishes a Travel Agents Registration Board to advise the Director and to pass on applications for registration certificates. Provides that the Director shall promulgate such rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, those necessary to require sound financial practices by registered travel agents and those considered necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Provides that the Secretary shall establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act, and shall promulgate a binding code of ethics for the travel agency industry. Requires the granting of a certificate by the Director if the applicant was conducting a travel agency on September 3, 1968, has been doing so for two or more years, and has been approved for appointment as an agent for two or more years by two or more conferences of air or steamship carriers, unless the Director makes a specific determination that the applicant lacks good character or financial integrity. Provides that when an application for a registration certificate shall have been examined by the Director and the Director, with the advice of the Board, has determined that the applicant has complied with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Director and the Director, with the advice of the Board, shall have determined that the applicant, if issued a certificate of authorization, would provide a useful public service, the Director shall issue and deliver a registration certificate to the applicant. Provides that a registration certificate shall not be issued to any person who has been convicted in any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a possession of the United States, of a felony or a crime concerning activities prohibited by this Act. Provides that registration certificates issued pursuant to this title shall not be assignable or transferable, and shall expire every second year. Provides for a fine of up to $1,000 upon a finding that the holder of a registration certificate has engaged in any of the following practices: (1) fraud or bribery in securing a registration certificate issued pursuant to this title; (2) the making of any false statement as to a material matter in any application or other statement required by or pursuant to this title; (3) violation of any provision of this title or any code, rule, or regulation adopted hereunder; (4) any fraud or fraudulent practice in the operation and conduct of a travel agency business including, but not limited to, intentionally misleading advertising; (5) activities prohibited by this title leading to conviction of a misdemeanor; and (6) activities leading to conviction of a felony. Provides for the revocation of the certificates of a registered agency for violations of this title after an opportunity for a hearing and review by the United States court of appeals Provides penalties of up to $500 or imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both, for any knowing and willful violations of this title.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1973
Voluntary Military Special Pay Act - Sets forth special pay rates of officers of the Army or Navy in the Medical or Dental Corps, officers of the Air Force designated as medical officers or dental officers, and medical and dental officers of the Public Health Service. Authorizes a member of a uniformed service who has completed at least 21 months of active duty, who has a critical military skill, and who reenlists in the service to be paid an incentive amount, not to exceed six months of the basic pay to which he was entitled at the time of his discharge or release, multiplied by the number of years of additional obligated service, not to exceed 6 years, or $15,000, whichever is the lesser amount. Provides that a person who enlists in an armed force for a period of at least 3 years, or who extends his initial period of active duty in that armed force to a total of at least 3 years, may be paid an incentive amount of up to $3,000. Grants special incentive pay, not to exceed $12,000 annually, for officers of the uniformed services in critical health professions, who execute written agreements to remain on continuous active duty for a specified number of years. Requires an annual report on this special pay program to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services. Authorizes special incentive pay, not to exceed $4,000 annually, for officers of armed forces who agree to serve on continuous active duty in a critical shortage specialty for a period of between one to six years. Provides for special incentive pay at specified rates for specified periods for participants in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of an armed force. Sets forth conditions participants must meet for eligibility. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 302, 308, 308a, 311, 313, 314)
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1973
Provides no part of any appropriation and no local currency owned by the United States shall be available for payment of any expenses, nor shall transportation be provided by the United States, in connection with travel outside the fifty States (including the District of Columbia) of the United States of: (1) any Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or member of either House of Congress after he has been defeated as a candidate for nomination, or election, to a seat in the House of Representatives or Senate of the United States in any primary or regular election until such time as he shall thereafter again become a Member of Congress, or (2) any Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or Member of either House of Congress after the adjournment sine die of the last session of a Congress if he is not a candidate for reelection in the next Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1973
Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law or any other regulation, no State shall receive a lesser allocation of water pollution control funds in fiscal year 1973 or fiscal year 1974 than it received in fiscal year 1972.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Establishes a Committee on Environment in the House of Representatives, consisting of 25 members. Provides that such Committee shall deal with all measures relating to the quality of the physical environment of the United States and its possessions, including: (1) water quality; (2) air quality; (3) weather modification; (4) waste disposal and management; (5) pesticides and herbicides; and (6) acoustic problems.
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