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Bill· HRH.R. 2232 (94th)referred

A bill to establish a Joint Committee on Intelligence Information.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975

Establishes a Joint Committee on Intelligence Information within the Congress. States that the committee shall perform the following functions: (1) conduct a continuing review of the effectiveness of the intelligence gathering activities of the Government relating to national security; (2) conduct a full and complete study of the problems faced by the intelligence gathering agencies of the Government which have an impact on the conduct of foreign affairs of the United States; and (3) provide the Congress with an annual report of, and general body of knowledge with respect to, the intelligence gathering activities of the Government relating to national security.

Bill· HRH.R. 2225 (94th)referred

A bill to extend to all unmarried individuals the full tax benefits of income splitting now enjoyed by married individuals filing joint returns; and to remove rate inequities for married persons where both are employed.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975

Authorizes all unmarried individuals to use the same tax tables when computing their tax as are presently applicable to married individuals filing joint returns and to surviving spouses. Authorizes married individuals filing separately to use such table so long as such individual reports all income earned by him or her on the return.

Bill· HRH.R. 2230 (94th)referred

Amnesty Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975

Amnesty Act - Provides a program of total amnesty for deserters, draft evaders and those refusing to register for the draft. Applies the program to such offenses committed between August 4, 1964, and January 27, 1973. Allows for a restoration of citizenship for those who renounced citizenship as a result of U.S. involvement in Indochina. Directs that pending legal proceedings against such offenders be dismissed. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President grant pardons for persons convicted of such offenses.

Bill· HRH.R. 2222 (94th)referred

A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975

States that the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board is adverse to the public interest and is hereby terminated. States that the effective date of this Act is February 1, 1975.

Bill· HRH.R. 2196 (94th)referred

A bill to repeal the earnings limitation of the Social Security Act.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975

Eliminates the outside earnings limitation of the Social Security Act which presently operates to reduce the benefits payable under the Federal Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program in the case where the insured individual has outside earnings in excess of such limitation.

Bill· HRH.R. 2231 (94th)referred

National Aquaculture Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975

National Aquaculture Development Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide for a national program for aquaculture development in order to increase sources of marine protein for the consumer; to increase the availability and quality level of consumer fishery products; to develop new resources; to improve or maintain recreational fisheries; and to initiate new business, industry, and employment. Requires the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with interested Federal agencies and other public and private organizations and with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Interior, to establish national objectives for aquaculture development. Requires the Secretary to act as the interagency coordinator for all Federal programs and activities in aquaculture. Sets forth activities regarding aquaculture development which the Secretary may, as he deems appropriate, carry out pursuant to this Act, including: (1) construction, operation, and maintenance of hatcheries or similar facilities and undertaking of natural habitat improvement activities; (2) assistance to public and private organizations and individuals interested or engaged in aquaculture through advisory and other services; (3) consultation and cooperation with Federal, State, and local governments, regional commissions, institutions of higher learning, and private industry; and (4) performance of basic and applied research to establish a sound information base for the development of aquaculture. Provides that the Secretary, in consultation with affected States, shall locate, construct, operate, and maintain such pilot aquaculture facilities as he deems appropriate in order to develop aquaculture technology relative to particular species of fish and shellfish. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out such functions and duties authorized by this Act as he deems appropriate through grants to or contracts with the States, regional commissions, local governments, institutions of higher learning, private industry, and other public and private organizations. Authorizes an appropriation for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 1975, equal to 30 percent of the gross receipts from duties collected under the customs laws on fishery products during the period January 1 to December 31, both inclusive, preceding the beginning of each such fiscal year. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out such other research as he deems appropriate in order to perform his functions and duties under this Act. Provides that the authority contained in this Act shall expire at the end of the fiscal year during which occurs the fifth anniversary of the date of enactment.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 145 (94th)referred

Joint resolution to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish on certain public lands of the U.S. national petroleum reserves the development of which needs to be regulated in a manner consistent with the total energy needs of the Nation.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish on specified public lands of the United States national petroleum reserves the development of which needs to be regulated in a manner consistent with the total energy needs of the Nation, including but not limited to, national defense. Requires the Secretary to review the potential for oil and gas production, in the State of Alaska, and to submit to Congress within one year a plan of development.

Bill· HRH.R. 1957 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for the establishment of the National Conservation Area of the California Desert and to provide for the immediate and future protection, development, and administration of such public lands.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975

States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide for the immediate and future protection and administration of public lands in the California desert within the framework of a program of multiple use, sustained yield, and maintenance of environmental quality. Establishes the California Desert Advisory Commission which shall consist of Federal and State representatives, representatives of the academic community, representatives of residents of the desert, and representatives of groups which make use of the desert and its resources for recreational, study, or business purposes. States that it shall be the function of the Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the program for the desert under this Act. Establishes the National Conservation Area of the California Desert to carry out the purposes of the Act. Gives the Secretary of the Interior responsibility for the preparation of a long-range program for the management, development, and use of the California Desert. Provides that such program shall include a plan, to be completed and reported to Congress within seven years from the date of enactment of this Act. Requires consultation with the Advisory Commission and with State organizations concerning such plan. Provides for an interim program to manage and protect the desert resources now in danger of destruction, and to provide for the public use of the desert. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands or interests therein as he deems necessary to provide access to the facilities of the desert, and to facilitate efficient and beneficial management of the desert. Empowers the Secretary to issue such regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that all mining carried out within the conservation area shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as the Secretary may prescribe to carry out the purposes of this Act. States that such regulations shall provide for such measures as may be reasonable to protect the scenic, scientific, and environmental values of the California Desert against undue impairment.

Bill· HRH.R. 1842 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to halt the importation of Rhodesian chrome.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975

Specifies that the provisions of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stocks Piling Act regarding the acquisition and development of strategic raw materials shall not apply to regulations or prohibitions pertaining to economic relations and/or communications with foreign nations or foreign nationals which are established under the authority of the United Nations Participation Act in response to sanctions imposed by the United Nations.

Bill· HRH.R. 1676 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to establish a national policy with respect to the beach resources of the Nation.

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 1975

Provides, under the Coastal Zone Management Act, for the establishment of a national policy with respect to the Nation's beach resources. Defines the terms used in this Act and states that it is the declared intention of Congress to exercise its constitutional power to protect the public's right to use the beaches. Provides that no person shall construct or maintain any barrier which interferes with the public's right to use the public beaches. Authorizes the Attorney General or U.S. district attorneys (1) to establish and protect the public's right to the beaches; (2) to determine the existing status of title, ownership, and control; and (3) to condemn easements to accomplish the purposes of this Act. Declares that actions brought under this Act may be for injunctive, declaratory, or other suitable relief. States that nothing in this Act shall be held to impair specified State interests in the beaches. Delcares that it is desirable that the States and Federal Government act together to protect the rights and interests of the public in the beaches. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to any State or political subdivision for the development and maintenance of transportation facilities necessary in connection with the use of public beaches. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums, not to exceed $30,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978, for grants to States to plan and develop projects designed to secure the right of the public to the beaches.

Bill· HRH.R. 1639 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize recomputation at age 60 of the retired pay of members and former members of the uniformed services whose retired pay is computed on the basis of pay scales in effect prior to January 1, 1972.

United States · United States Congress · 17 January 1975

Provides for the recomputation of military retirement benefits. Provides that a member or former member of a uniformed service: (1) who is sixty years of age or older, and is retired for reasons other than physical disability, whose disability is finally determined to be of a permanent nature and less than 30 percent under the disability rating system, and is entitled to retired pay computed under the rates of basic pay in effect before January 1, 1972; or (2) who is entitled to retired pay for physical disability, whose disability was finally determined to be of permanent nature and at least 30 percent under the schedule of rating disabilities, and whose retired pay is computed under rates of basic pay in effect after October 11, 1949 and before January 1, 1972, is entitled to have that pay recomputed upon the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1972.

Bill· HRH.R. 1520 (94th)referred

Alaska Refuges Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1975

Alaska Refuges Act - Declares the intent of Congress that the areas designated by this Act as units of the national wildlife refuge system shall be administered for the use and enjoyment of the American people in such manner as will leave them unimpaired for future use and enjoyment as natural wildlands. Establishes areas in the State of Alaska as national wildlife refuges. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall administer such areas. Provides for the publication in the Federal Register of a map and legal description of each refuge area established by this Act. Makes provision for the selection of township lands by native Alaskans under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act within the areas covered by this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1521 (94th)referred

A bill to require a Federal permit for the taking of any migratory game birds other than migratory waterfowl.

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1975

Provides that no person shall take any migratory game birds other than migratory waterfowl unless he has on his person a valid Federal permit. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to sell such permits at $1 each and provides that net receipts shall be utilized by the Secretary for conserving migratory game birds other than migratory waterfowl by: (1) conducting research, studies and other activities in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Act; (2) acquiring land or interests therein in accordance with the Migratory Bird Conservation Act; and (3) conducting law enforcement activities.

Bill· HRH.R. 1517 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to require the return of certain vessels of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1975

Requires the return of any vessel which is the property of the United States and has been loaned or leased to a country which has, on or after January 1, 1967, seized any U.S. fishing vessel on account of its activities in waters recognized by the United States as international waters. Directs the Secretary of the Navy, if a leased ship is involved, to take such actions as may be necessary to insure the return of such vessel. (Adds 22 U.S.C. 1978)

Bill· HRH.R. 1519 (94th)referred

Federal Animal Damage Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1975

Federal Animal Damage Control Act - Declares it to be the policy of Congress that programs for the prevention of damage to domestic livestock and agricultural resources caused by predatory animals should be administered in a manner consistent with principles of wildlife management and environmental quality. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a program of research which shall concern the management and conservation of predatory and depredating animals and the abatement of damage caused by such animals. Authorizes for such purposes $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1976-1980. Provides that the Secretary may grant financial assistance to any State for the administration within the State of a program for the management of predatory and depredating animals. Sets forth the criteria a State program must meet in order to be eligible for such assistance. States that the Secretary may not authorize the emergency field use of any chemical toxicant unless: (1) the emergency cannot otherwise be dealt with and (2) the State program contains satisfactory assurances that only authorized State persons will use and apply such chemical toxicant and that such persons are competent in the handling of such toxicant. Prescribes limitations on the amount of payment made to any State. Directs the Secretary to encourage the States to provide instruction and assistance to farm operators in techniques designed to prevent depredations on domestic livestock and crops, and eliminate the individual animal causing damage instead of eliminating the population of predatory and depradating species. Authorizes sums to be appropriated for carrying out specified purposes of this Act. Provides that no person shall: (1) make field use of any chemical toxicant on any Federal lands for the purpose of killing predatory animals; or (2) make field use on such lands of any chemical toxicant that causes any secondary poisoning effect. Excepts from such provisions specified Federal authorities who may carry out use of chemical toxicants only if such use is essential for: (1) the protection of human health or safety; (2) the preservation of any species or subspecies of fish or wildlife; (3) the prevention of substantial irretrievable damage to nationally significant resources; or (4) the prevention or reduction of major damage to domestic livestock. Provides penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act. States that upon conviction of any person of a violation the head of any Federal agency may modify, suspend, or revoke any lease, license, permit, or other agreements, authorizing the grazing of domestic livestock on Federal lands. Directs the Secretary to submit reports to the President and the Congress setting forth actions and evaluations of such actions taken under this Act. Require each recipient of Federal assistance under this Act to keep such records as the Secretary shall prescribe. Directs the Secretary to undertake a feasibility study of implementing a Federal insurance program to provide reimbursement to owners for damage and other losses caused to domestic livestock by predatory and depredating animals. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $100,000 to carry out such purpose. States that no provision of this Act may be deemed to prohibit, or otherwise restrict, any manufacturer or producer from making available, under conditions and requirements prescribed by the Administrator, sodium cyanid or any chemical substances to any authorized State agency or Federal agency. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. Authorizes to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 1976-1980 such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 628 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947.

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1975

Provides, under the National Security Act, that the Central Intelligence Agency shall perform functions and duties related to intelligence gathering affecting the national security as the National Security Council may direct. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the Agency to engage in any military, paramilitary, or political activity.

Bill· HRH.R. 166 (94th)referred

Civil Rights Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1975

Civil Rights Amendments - Defines the term "affectional or sexual perference" to mean for purposes of the Civil Rights Act having or manifesting an emotional or physical attachment to another consenting person or persons of either gender, or having or manifesting a perference for such attachment. Prohibits discrimination based upon such affectional or sexual preference in the following areas: (1) public accomodations; (2) public education; (3) equal employment opportunities; (4) the sale, rental and financing of housing; and (5) education programs which receive Federal financial assistance.

Bill· HRH.R. 80 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 in order to strengthen the import restrictions which may be imposed to deter foreign countries from conducting fishing operations which adversely affect international fishery conservation programs.

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1975

Authorizes the President to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit the importation into the United States of products from foreign countries conducting fishing operations which adversely affect international fishery conservation programs, or to state his reasons for not doing so to the Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 70 (94th)referred

A bill to establish a Federal Zoo Accreditation Board in order to insure that zoos and other animal display facilities maintain minimum standards of care for animal inventories, to provide technical and financial assistance to zoos, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1975

Title I: Federal Zoo Accreditation Board - Establishes the Federal Zoo Accreditation Board as an independent establishment in the executive branch and specifies the membership of such Board. Requires the Board to establish a Committee of Advisers on Veterinary Science to consult with the Board with respect to standards or accreditations proposed, established, or revised pursuant to this Act. Title II: Accreditation of Regulated Zoos - Provides that the Board shall establish classification categories and operating standards for zoological facilities subject to this Act. States that the operating standards prescribed pursuant to this Act for each category of facilities subject to this Act shall set forth: (1) the minimum space and accommodations necessary to effect acceptable natural or pseudonatural behavioral adaptation for each species exhibited; (2) the minimum staff of both professional and nonprofessional personnel required to provide for the proper maintenance of the animal inventory; (3) the minimum educational and training requirements for professional and paraprofessional staff personnel; and (4) the recordkeeping and data collection requirements with respect to the animal inventory. States that, if the Board determines on the record after opportunity for agency hearing by the Board that any regulated zoo which applies for accreditation meets the operating standards with respect to the category to which such establishment is classified, the Board shall accredit such establishment; or substantitally meets such operating standards, the Board may provisionally accredit such zoo. Provides that any provisional accreditation granted by the Board shall specify: (1) those operating standards with which the regulated zoo concerned is not in full compliance; (2) what actions such regulated zoo must take in order to achieve full compliance; and (3) those periods of time within which such action must be taken. States that the Board shall revoke the accreditation or provisional accreditation of any regulated zoo if the Board finds on the record after opportunity for agency hearing by the Board that the zoo: (1) will be unable for any reason to continue operation in substantial compliance with the operating standards applicable to it; or (2) has habitually violated operating standards which pertain to the well-being of the animals in its possession. Provides for a civil penalty of $1,000 per day for violation of operating standards by a regulated zoo. Provides criminal penalties for regulated zoos which operate without accreditation. Makes provision for citizen participation by allowing petitions for review of accreditation by interested persons or citizen suits for such review by any person. Title III: Zoo Assistance Programs - Authorizes the making of grants by the Board, within specified percentage limitations, for training of zoo personnel, research, and assistance in meeting operating standards. Authorizes the Board to guarantee loans up to an aggregate amount of $15,000,000 for the purpose of aiding any regulated zoo to construct or rehabilitate zoo structures and installations. Title IV: Funding - Authorizes appropriations for the administration, technical and project assistance, and loan guaranties to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 28 (94th)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House that the U.S. Government should seek agreement with other members of the United Nations on prohibition of weather modification activity as a means or weapon of war.

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1975

Expresses the sense of the House that the United States Government should seek agreement with other members of the United Nations on the prohibition of weather modification activity as a weapon of war.

Bill· HRH.R. 17580 (93rd)passed

A bill to recognize the 50 years of extraordinary and selfless public service of Herbert Hoover, including his many great humanitarian endeavors, his chairman of two Commissions of the Organization of the Executive Branch, and his service as 31st President of the United States, and in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of his birth on August 10, 1974, by providing grants to the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace.

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1974

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make grants to the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace in Stanford, California, in order to recognize the fifty years of extraordinary and selfless public service of Herbert Hoover. States that grants made under this Act may be used for the construction of a new educational building to be used by the Hoover Institution, and for the equipment of such building. Provides that no grant may be made under this Act for any fiscal year unless: (1) the Secretary determines that the total of such grants for that year will not exceed the total amount of gifts, bequests, and devises of money, securities, and other property, made after the date of enactment of this Act, for that year for the benefit of the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace; and (2) the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace furnishes to the Secretary such information at such times and in such manner as he may require. Authorizes appropriations for grants of up to $7,000,000.

Law· HRH.R. 17434 (93rd)open

National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act Amendments of 1974

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1974

National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act Amendments - Requires the payment of the fair market value of rights-of-way or other interests granted in wildlife refuges by the Secretary of the Interior. Provides that the sums received, after payment of expenses, shall be deposited in the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 668dd(d); 715s(e).

Bill· HRH.R. 16878 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for public access to all Watergate-related facts produced by any investigation conducted by any Federal executive office and to all Watergate-related documents which were produced from January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974, and which were in the custody of the United States on August 9, 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1974

Requires the President to provide for public access to all Watergate-related facts produced by any investigation conducted by any Federal executive office and to all Watergate-related documents which were produced from January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974, and which were in the custody of the United States on August 9, 1974.

Bill· HRH.R. 16633 (93rd)referred

Herbert Hoover Memorial Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1974

Herbert Hoover Memorial Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make grants for the construction of a memorial building at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace, as a memorial to Herbert Hoover, at Stanford, California. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $7,000,000 for such purpose.

Bill· HRH.R. 16550 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a Commission on Federal Paperwork.

United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1974

Expresses the findings of Congress, including that Federal information reporting requirements have placed an unprecedented paperwork burden upon private citizens, recipients of Federal assistance, businesses, governmental contractors, and State and local governments. Establishes a Commission on Federal Paperwork to study procedures and practices of the Federal Government relating to information gathering, dissemination, and the management and control of information activities. Enumerates the areas to be considered by the Commission in its studies. Directs the Commission to make a final report to the Congress and the President within two years of the date of its first meeting. Sets forth the membership composition of the Commission and their compensation. Details the administrative powers of the Commission. Calls for cooperation between Federal agencies and the Commission. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16458 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a Federal Zoo Accreditation Board in order to insure that zoos and other animal display facilities maintain minimum standards of care for animal inventories, to provide technical and financial assistance to zoos.

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1974

Title I: Federal Zoo Accreditation Board - Establishes the Federal Zoo Accreditation Board as an independent establishment in the executive branch and specifies the membership of such Board. Requires the Board to establish a Committee of Advisers on Veterinary Science to consult with the Board with respect to standards or accreditations proposed, established, or revised pursuant to this Act. Title II: Accreditation of Regulated Zoos - Provides that the Board shall establish classification categories and operating standards for zoological facilities subject to this Act. States that the operating standards prescribed pursuant to this Act for each category of facilities subject to this Act shall set forth: (1) the minimum space and accommodations necessary to effect acceptable natural or pseudonatural behavioral adaptation for each species exhibited; (2) the minimum staff of both professional and nonprofessional personnel required to provide for the proper maintenance of the animal inventory; (3) the minimum educational and training requirements for professional and paraprofessional staff personnel; and (4) the recordkeeping and data collection requirements with respect to the animal inventory. States that, if the Board determines on the record after opportunity for agency hearing by the Board that any regulated zoo which applies for accreditation meets the operating standards with respect to the category to which such establishment is classified, the Board shall accredit such establishment; or substantitally meets such operating standards, the Board may provisionally accredit such zoo. Provides that any provisional accreditation granted by the Board shall specify: (1) those operating standards with which the regulated zoo concerned is not in full compliance; (2) what actions such regulated zoo must take in order to achieve full compliance; and (3) those periods of time within which such action must be taken. States that the Board shall revoke the accreditation or provisional accreditation of any regulated zoo if the Board finds on the record after opportunity for agency hearing by the Board that the zoo: (1) will be unable for any reason to continue operation in substantial compliance with the operating standards applicable to it; or (2) has habitually violated operating standards which pertain to the well-being of the animals in its possession. Provides for a civil penalty of one thousand dollars per day for violation of operating standards by a regulated zoo. Provides criminal penalties for regulated zoos which operate without accreditation. Makes provision for citizen participation by allowing petitions for review of accreditation by interested persons or citizen suits for such review by any person. Title III: Zoo Assistance Programs - Authorizes the making of grants by the Board, within specified percentage limitations, for training of zoo personnel, research, and assistance in meeting operating standards. Authorizes the Board to guarantee loans up to an aggregate amount of $15,000,000 for the purpose of aiding any regulated zoo to construct or rehabilitate zoo structures and installations. Title IV: Funding - Authorizes appropriations for the administration, technical and project assistance, and loan guaranties to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16373 (93rd)passed

Privacy Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 August 1974

Privacy Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide safeguards for an individual against an invasion of personal privacy by requiring each Federal agency to: (1) permit an individual to determine what records pertaining to him are collected, maintained, used, and disseminated by each such agency; (2) permit an individual to prevent records pertaining to him obtained by each such agency for a particular purpose from being used or made available for another purpose without his consent; (3) permit an individual to gain access to certain Federal agency records pertaining to him, to have a copy made of all or any portion thereof, and to correct or amend such records; (4) collect, maintain, use, or disseminate any record of identifiable personal information in a manner that assures that such action is for a necessary and lawful purpose, that the information is current and accurate for its intended use, and that adequate safeguards are provided to prevent misuse of such information;(5) permit deviations from the requirements with respect to records provided in this Act only in those cases where there is an important public policy need for such deviation which has been determined by specific statutory authority; and (6) be subject to civil suit for any damages which occur as a result of willful or negligent action which violates any individual's rights under this Act. Stipulates that no agency shall disclose any record to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains, unless disclosure would be: (1) to those officers and employees of that agency who have a need for such record in the performance of their duties; (2) required pursuant to Federal statute; (3) for a routine use described in any rule promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Act; (4) to the Bureau of the Census for purposes of planning or carrying out a census or survey; (5) transferred to the National Archives of the United States as a record which has sufficient historical or other value to warrant its continued preservation by the United States Government, or for evaluation by the Administrator of General Services or his designee to determine whether the record has such value; (6) to another agency or to an instrumentality of any governmental jurisdiction within or under the control of the United States for a law enforcement activity if such activity is authorized by statue and if the head of such agency or instrumentality has made a written request to the agency which maintains the record specifying the particular portion desired and the law enforcement activity for which the record is sought; or (7) pursuant to a showing of compelling circumstances affecting the health, safety, or identification of an individual, if upon such disclosure notification is transmitted to the last known address of such individual. Sets forth procedures regulating the disclosure by each agency of records under its control. Requires each agency to promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Stipulates that no Federal agency shall maintain any record concerning the political or religious belief or activity of any individual, unless expressly authorized by statute or by the individual about whom the record is maintained.

Bill· HRH.R. 16295 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for protection of franchised dealers in petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974

Prohibits a petroleum refiner or distributor from cancelling, failing to renew, or otherwise terminating a franchise unless he furnishes notification in writing to each affected distributor or retailer by certified mail not less than ninety days prior to the date on which such franchise will be canceled, together with a statement of the reasons of such cancellation and of the remedies available. Provides that a petroleum refiner or distributor shall not cancel, fail to renew, or otherwise terminate a franchise unless the retailer or distributor whose franchise is terminated failed to comply substantially with any essential and reasonable requirement of such franchise or failed to act in good faith in carrying out the terms of such franchise. States that if a refiner or distributor engages in conduct prohibited under this Act, a retailer or distributor may maintain a suit against such refiner or distributor.

Bill· HRH.R. 16190 (93rd)referred

Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974

Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act - Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch, the Federal lobbying Disclosure Commission, composed of the Comptroller General and seven members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Commission to avail itself of the assistance, including personnel and facilities, of the General Accounting Office and the Department of Justice. Enumerates the powers of the Commission, including the power: (1) to require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe; and (2) to initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any civil or criminal action in the name of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act through its General Counsel. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Commission to perform specified tasks, including: (1) to develop and furnish to lobbyists forms required to be filed under this Act; (2) to prepare a manual setting forth recommended uniform methods of bookkeeping and reporting; (3) to develop a filing, coding, and cross-indexing system consonant with the purpose of this Act; (4) to make specified documents filed with it available for public inspection and copying; (5) to preserve such reports and statements for a period of ten years; (6) to compile and summarize (in specified categories) information contained in notices and reports filed; (7) to make audits and field investigations with respect to statements and reports filed under the provisions of this Act; (8) to prepare a special study or report upon the request of any Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate from information in the records of the Commission; and (9) to presecibe suitable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that each lobbyist shall, within 15 days after becoming a lobbyist, file a notice of representation with the Commission. Provides that the notice of representation shall be in such form and detail as the Commission shall prescribe and sets forth minimum elements to be contained in such notice. Enumerates those persons required to maintain records of lobbying activities and sets forth the required form and content of reports to be made to the Commission containing such records. Sets forth criminal penalties for violation of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16116 (93rd)referred

Emergency Petroleum Allocation Extension Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1974

Emergency Petroleum Allocation Extension Act - Extends the mandatory allocation provisions of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 until December 31, 1975 (presently such provisions expire on February 28, 1975).

Bill· HRH.R. 16115 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exclude from gross income the amount of certain cancellations of indebtedness under student loan programs.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1974

Provides, under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to scholarship and fellowship grants, that no amount shall be included in gross income by reason of the discharge of the indebtedness of an individual under a student loan if such discharge was pursuant to a provision of the loan under which the indebtedness would be discharged if the individual worked for a certain period of time in certain professions or certain geographical areas or for certain classes of employers. Defines "student loan" for purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16041 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment under part A (the hospital insurance program) for care and treatment furnished at a central radiation therapy treatment facility, and to provide full payment under part B (the supplementary medical insurance program) for radiation therapy services furnished by physicians to inpatients or outpatients of any hospital or any such facility; and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1974

Provides, under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, for payment under the hospital insurance program for care and treatment furnished at a central radiation therapy treatment facility. Provides full payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for radiation therapy services furnished by physicians to inpatients or outpatients of any hospital or any such facility. Defines the terms used in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 15970 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Employment Act of 1946 with respect to price stability.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1974

Revises the Employment Act of 1946 to make the promotion of price stability a recognized factor in the formulation of national economic policy, along with the promotion of employment, production, and purchasing power.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1240 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the participation of the United States in an international effort to reduce the risk of famine and to lesson human suffering.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1974

Declares it to be the sense of the House that: (1) the contribution by the United States to the growing economic and human crisis in the developing world should be primarily in the form of food and the means and technology to produce it; (2) the President, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Agriculture and their advisors should give the highest priority to the immediate expansion of American food assistance and (b) take such additional steps as might be necessary to expedite the transfer of American food commodities on concessional and donation terms to those nations most severely affected; (3) the United States should increase its matching pledge to the World Food Program for 1975-1976 and encourage other nations to do so; (4) the President and the Secretary of State should (a) negotiate with other major food exporting nations to seek to obtain their participation in this emergency effort proportionate to their share of world food exports and, (b) strongly encourage oil exporting nations to contribute a fair share to these efforts to assist the most severely affected nations; (5) the United States should announce its desire to work with the oil exporting and other nations in a major effort to increase world fertilizer production with the possibility of including the offer of American technology and capital; and (6) the President should encouarge the American people to reduce the non-critical, non-food-producing uses of fertilizer which now total nearly three million tons of nutrient a year, to make available increased fertilizer supplies for raising food production at home and in the developing world. Declares the sense of the House that the President of the United States and the Secretaries of State and Agriculture should, and are hereby urged and requested to: (1) maintain regular and full consultation with the appropriate committees of the Congress; and (2) report to the Congress and the Nation at regular intervals on the progress toward formulating an American response in a cooperative framework to the world food crisis and the needs of the most severly affected developing countries.

Bill· HRH.R. 15880 (93rd)referred

Eastern Wilderness Areas Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1974

Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in eighteen states and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.