United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1973
Intervention on the High Seas Act - Implements the 1969 International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in cases of Oil Pollution Casualties. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to take measures on the high seas in accordance with the convention and this Act to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate a grave and imminent danger to the coast line or related interests of the United States from pollution or threat of pollution of the sea by oil spils from a ship collision, standing or other incident of navigation. Authorizes the Secretary to coordinate and direct all public and private efforts directed at the removal or elimination of the threatened pollution damage, to undertake salvage action, and to remove and if necessary destroy the ship and cargo which is the source of the danger. Directs the Secretary to consult with other countries affected by the marine casualty, and to notify immediately the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and other persons reasonably expected to be affected by any proposed measures, before undertaking such measures. Authorizes the Secretary to forego such consultation in cases of extreme urgency. Directs that measures directed or conducted under this Act may not go beyond what is reasonably necessary to prevent, mitigate or eliminate the damage, actual or threatened, to the coastline or related interests of the United States. Directs the Secretary to endeavor to assure the avoidance of risk to human life; to render aid to distressed persons; and not unnecessarily to interfere with rights and interests of others. Obligates the United States to compensate parties affected by damage caused by excessive measures. Authorizes such claims to be heard in an action brought in the United States Court of Claims and in any District Court of the United States. Requires the Secretary of State to notify without delay persons affected by measures taken under this Act, including foreign states. Provides for criminal proceedings and penalties for violations of the Act. Prohibits the Secretary from taking measures against a warship or a ship owned or operated by a country and used on government noncommercial service. Provides that the Act shall be interpreted and administered in a manner consistent with the convention and other international law, so as not to prejudice any right, duty, privilege or immunity or to deprive any remedy of any country or person. Provides for reasonable administrative rule-making by the Secretary to implement the Act. Establishes the date of enactment or the date the Convention becomes effective as to the United States, whichever is later, as the effective date of the Act.
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973
Opportunities Industrialization Assistance Act - Authorizes $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974. $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for the purposes of this Act. Provides that appropriations not obligated in one fiscal year may be obligated in the next fiscal year and that obligated funds may be expended for two years after obligations. Directs the Secretary of Labor to assist the States in the establishment and operation of opportunities industrialization centers designed to provide comprehensive employment services and job opportunities for low-income persons who are unemployed or underemployed. Requires assurances that residents of the area to be served participate in the planning and operation of the center and that local businessmen will be consulted as to its development and operation. Gives priority to programs in the inner-city areas with high unemployment or underemployment. Authorizes the Secretary to establish criteria for the equitable distribution of money to the States. Limits federal financial assistance to 90 percent of the program costs. Permits contributions in excess of this percentage if the Secretary determines that this is necessary in furtherance of the objectives of this Act. Requires the Secretary to prescribe regulations to assure that these programs are operated in a manner designed to best fulfill the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to include, in the annual Department of Labor report, information as to activities conducted under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1973
National Olympic Commission Act - Declares that the Congress finds that serious problems have arisen in the conduct of the Olympic games which have led to widespread criticism of certain aspects of the games and of the manner in which the United States administers its preparation for and participation in the games. Establishes a National Commission on the Olympic Games composed of nine public members who shall be appointed by the President. Provides that no more than two such members at any one time shall hold or have held membership in the United States Olympic Committee or in any national athletic association or federation. Sets forth the duties of the Commission. Requires the Commission to recommend the form of future United States participation in the Olympic movement, if any, with proposals for the legislative action required to carry out such recommendation. Requires a final report of the Commission's findings and recommendations to be submitted to the President and the Congress not later than August 1, 1974. Provides for the compensation of Commission members. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that the Commission shall cease to exist 30 days after submission of its final report.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1973
Eliminates the limitation on the use of Federal funds for social service programs under the Social Security Act whereby no more than 10% of amounts alloted to States could be expended for services to individuals who were not recipients of or applicants for aid or public assistance under the Act.
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 · 14 March 1973
Provides that no sentence of death shall be imposed upon any person convicted of any criminal offense punishable under provision of law of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, and that no unexecuted sentence of death shall be carried into execution after the enactment of this Act. Reduces all sentences of death to life imprisonment. Directs the Attorney General to transmit to Congress appropriate amendments substituting a sentence of life imprisonment in all provisions of law which relate to the imposition of a sentence of death.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1973
Provides that there shall be adopted regulations governing the implementation of titles I, IV-A, IV-B, X, XIV, and XVI of the Social Security Act which shall be consistent with the following model regulations. States that Federal financial participation is available for expenditures under a State plan approved under any of the previously mentioned titles. Requires a single organizational unit, within the single State agency, at the State and local level which is responsible for the furnishing of family services, WIN (Work Incentive Program), support services, and child welfare services. Requires the establishment of an advisory committee on social service programs at the State and local level. Requires the establishment of an advisory committee on day care services. Makes provisions for a fair hearing under which applicants and recipients may appeal denial of or an exclusion from a service program. Requires a State plan to specify how the services will be provided and, in the case of provision by other public agencies, identify the agency and the service to be provided. States that, if a State elects to provide services for additional groups of families or individuals, the state plan must identify such groups and specify the services to be made available to each group. Provides that services to individuals must be in accord with plans developed in cooperation with the individual, be responsive to the needs of the individual applicant, and be related to one or more of the specific goals described in this Act. Defines the term "services" to include chore services, day care services for adults, child care services, educational services, employment services, family planning services, adult services, foster care services for adults, foster care services for children, services to meet health needs, home delivered or congregate meals, homemaker services, home management and other functional educational services, housing improvement services, legal services, community planning, protective services for adults and children, special services for the blind, and transportation services. Sets forth requirements a State plan must meet before it can authorize the provision of services by purchase from other State or local public agencies, from nonprofit or proprietary private agencies or organizations, or from individuals. Provides that the total amount of Federal funds paid to any State shall not exceed an amount which bears the same ratio to $2,500,000,000 as the population of all the States.
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1973
Authorizes the State of Illinois and the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, under the direction of the Secretary of the Army, to increase the diversion of water from Lake Michigan into the Illinois Waterway in order to control and eliminate water erosion on the shoreline of Lake Michigan and to improve the quality of the water in the Illinois Waterway.
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for the procurement of vessels and construction of shore and offshore establishments; and for bridge alterations. Prescribes the Coast Guard end-of-year strength for active duty personnel. Prescribes authorized Coast Guard average military student loads.
United States · United States Congress · 8 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 Office of the 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 terms of the Executive Reorganization Act. 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 complies 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 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
International Voyage Load Line Act - Directs the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe loadlines, the marking thereof and associated condition surveys for vessels engaged in international voyages. Provides that the Secretary shall indicate the minimum freeboard to which each vessel may be loaded, giving due consideration to, and making differentials for, the service, type, and character of each vessel. Permits the Secretary, with the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury, to utilize officers of the bureau of Customs to enforce this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to issue a loadline certificate upon completion of survey requirements and a finding that the loadline is positioned and marked in the manner prescribed. Authorizes the appointment of surveyors and the revocation of such appointment by the Secretary. Provides for the issuance of a certificate of exemption to a vessel, which is so entitled by virtue of an international agreement to which the United States is signatory. Provides for the recognition of loadlines required by foreign countries, when they are equally effective. Prohibits any vessel from being loaded so as to submerge the prescribed loadline. Authorizes the Secretary to detain any vessel which violates the provisions of this Act. Imposes various civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
Community Land Grant Act - Asserts that the purpose of this Act is to fulfill the United States' obligations undertaken in the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo of 1848. Creates Commission of 3 members to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that any ten or more descendants of former Mexican citizens prior to the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, which citizens became United States citizens within ten years subsequent to the effective treaty date of May 30, 1848, pursuant to the terms of said treaty, and which citizens are all descendants of the same Community Land Grant may, within four years of the date of this Act, file a petition seeking the benefits of this Act with the Commission on behalf of themselves and all other descendants of the Community Land Grant. Directs the Commission to hold a hearing on such petitions, with all persons possessing an interest in the land having a right to appear as a party. Provides that after such a hearing, the Commission shall render a decision on the petition. Authorizes appropriations as follows: $2,500,000 for Commission expenses; $5,000,000,000 for land acquisition proceedings; and $5,000,000 for the financing of legal and professional assistance for petitioners.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Pretrial Crime Reduction Act - Title I: Speedy Trials - Provides that the trial of a defendant charged with an offense against the United States shall be commenced within one hundred and twenty days, or in the case of a defendant charged with a crime of violence within sixty days, determined as follows: (1) from the date the defendant is arrested or a summons is issued, except that if an information or indictment is filed earlier, from the date of such filing; (2) if the indictment or information is dismissed upon motion of the defendant and thereafter the defendant is charged with the same crime or a crime based on the same conduct or arising from the same criminal episode, from the date the defendant is so charged, as stated in the preceding paragraph; or (3) if the defendant is to be tried again following a mistrial, an order for a new trial, or an appeal or collateral attack, from the date of the mistrial, order granting a new trial, or remand. Excludes various periods of time in computing the above time limits for trial. Provides that the above time limits shall not apply to trials of offenses under the antitrust, securities or tax laws of the United States. States that each United States district court shall within one year prepare a plan for the trial or other disposition of offenses under this Act. Allows a district court to submit its plan to the Judicial Council of the United States and to request a suspension or extention of the effective date of such plan if such court is unable for financial or manpower reasons to implement its plan. Requires the Judicial Conference to submit a report to Congress detailing the district plans submitted to it and the legislative proposals and appropriations necessary to achieve compliance with the time limitations contained in the Act. Title II: Bail Reform Act Amendments; Treatment of Arrested Probationers and Parolees - States that a judicial officer in determining release on bail may consider the possibility that while released the person charged may commit a crime of violence which will affect the probability of his appearance at trial. Provides methods for the revocation of the parole or probationary status of a person if such person comes before a judicial officer charged with a crime of violence. Provides an additional penalty of not more than three years imprisonment if a person is convicted of a crime of violence which was committed while such person was released on bail. Provides for the transfer of jurisdiction over probationers or prisoners on parole arrested for crimes of violence to the district court for the district in which the party is located. States that if the probationer or paroled prisoner is charged with an offense under the laws of the United States, the judicial officer before whom he is presented may detain the probationer pending further proceedings in that jurisdiction. Provides that if the probationer is charged with an offense under the laws of any State, the district court for the district in which the probationer is located may, upon request of the court before which the probationer is charged, detain the probationer pending completion of his trial in that jurisdiction. States that in the case of State probationers or parolees charged with Federal crimes of violence or with crimes of violence in another State, the Federal court for the district in which the person is charged is authorized to temporarily detain the person and to act in accordance with the instructions of the court or parole agency which is supervising the probationer or parolee. Title III: Pretrial Services Agencies - Establishes pretrial services agencies, on a demonstration basis, in each of the five judicial districts and in the District of Columbia. Authorizes such agencies to maintain effective supervision and control over defendants released under this Act. Authorizes such agencies, with the approval of the Administrative Offices of the United States Courts, to operate or contract for the operation of facilities for the custody or care of persons released under this Act including residential halfway houses, addict and alcoholic treatment centers and counseling services. Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to report annually to Congress on the accomplishments of the pretrial services agencies. Authorizes to be appropriated annually the sum of $2,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this title through June 30, 1976.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
National Crime Victims Compensation Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to commit the United States to meet its moral obligation to assist the innocent victims of violent crime, their families and dependents in financial need, by direct aid to those within the area primarily of Federal responsibility, and by assistance to the States to aid those within the area of primarily State responsibility, by the establishment of insurance and benefit programs for public safety officers and their families and dependents, and by the strengthening of the civil remedies available to victims of racketeering activity. Title I: Compensation For Victims of Violent Crime - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this title. Establishes the Violent Crimes Compensation Board within the Department of Justice which shall consist of three members to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the terms of office of the members of the Board. States that in order to carry out the purposes of this title the Board shall: (1) receive and process applications under the provisions of this title for compensation for personal injury or death resulting from criminal acts enumerated in this title; (2) hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, and take such testimony as the Board or any member thereof may deem adviseable; (3) order the payment of compensation to victims and other beneficiaries in accordance with the provisions of this title; and (4) take such other action as it deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this title. Provides that the Board may order the payment of compensation: (1) to or on behalf of the victim; or (2) in the case of the personal injury of the victim where the compensation is for pecuniary loss suffered as a result of the personal injury by any person, to that person; or (3) in the case of the death of the victim to or for the benefit of the dependent of the deceased victim, or to any one or more dependents, or to any person who has suffered pecuniary loss as a result of that death. Requires that no order may be made under this title unless the Board finds that a criminal act or omission did occur and the injury or death was proximately caused by such act or omission. Sets forth the crimes to which this title applies. Makes provisions for attorney's fees for services rendered in proceedings under this title. Provides penalties for any attorney who charges or collects fees in excess of those allowed under this title. Provides that the orders and decisions of the Board shall be reviewable in the appropriate court of appeals except that no trial de novo of the facts determined by the Board shall be allowed. States that no order for the payment of compensation shall be made unless: (1) the application has been made within one year after the date of the personal injury or death, or within such further extension of time as the Board, for good cause shown, allows; (2) the applicant has incurred a minimum pecuiniary loss of $50 or has lost two continuous weeks' earnings or support; and (3) the act resulting in personal injury or death for which the compensation is to be paid was reported to the law enforcement officials within seventy-two hours after its occurrence. Provides that the aggregate of orders for payment of compensation under this title as the result of any one criminal act, omission, or occurrence shall not be in excess of $50,000. Authorizes the Board to make emergency payments to an applicant pending a final decision on the application if: (1) such application is one with respect to which an order of payment will probably be made, and (2) undue hardship may result to the applicant if immediate payment is not made. States that whenever any person is convicted of a crime and an order for the payment of compensation is made under this title for a personal injury or death resulting from such crime, the Attorney General may, within one year from the date on which the judgement of conviction became final, institute an action against such person for the recovery of all or a specified part of such compensation. Provides that any amounts recovered shall deposited in the Criminal Victims Indemnity Fund established under this title. Provides that an order for payment of compensation shall not affect the right of any person to recover damages from any other person by a civil action for the injury or death. Requires the Federal law enforcement agency investigating a crime to inform the victims of their eligibility to make an application for compensation. States that such agency shall supply forms to each person who is eligible to file such a claim. Provides that the Board shall be informed of the failure of the victim to cooperate in the identification, apprehension and conviction of the perpetrator of the crime. Provides that the Board shall transmit to the Congress an annual report of its activities under this title, including the name of each applicant, a brief description of the facts in each case, and the amount of compensation awarded. Provides that the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration shall make grants to a State applying for the Federal share of costs of State programs to compensate victims of violent crime only if, after consultation with the Board, it determines that such State has enacted legislation which: (1) establishes a State agency having the capacity to hear or determine applications; (2) provides for the payment of compensation for pecuniary loss actually and necessarily incurred for personal injuries or death resulting from crimes listed under this title; and (3) contains adequate provisions for the recovery of compensation from the perpetrator of the crime. Declares that any State desiring to receive a grant under the Omnibus Crime Control and State Streets Act of 1968 shall submit a State plan to the Administration. Sets forth provisions that such a plan shall contain. Provides that the Federal share of such programs shall be 75 percent for any fiscal year. Title II: Group Insurance For Public Safety Officers - Authorizes the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to purchase from life insurance companies a policy or policies of group life insurance to provide the benefits provided under this Act. Provides that each such life insurance company must: (1) be licensed to issue life insurance in each of the fifty States of the United States and in the District of Columbia, and (2) as of the most recent December 31 for which information is available to the Administration have in effect at least 1 percent of the total amount of group life insurance which all life insurance companies have in effect in the United States. Provides that any purchased policy will automatically insure any public safety officer employed on a full time basis by a State or local government which has applied to participate in the insurance program and agrees to deduct from such officer's pay the amount of the premium, to be forwarded to the proper Federal agency. Specifies the amount of life insurance an officer may receive on the basis of their pay rate. Provides that each policy purchased by the Administration under this Act shall contain a provision, in terms approved by the Administration, to the effect that any insurance thereunder on any public safety officer shall cease thirty-one days after: (1) his separation or release from full-time duty as such an officer or (2) discontinuance of his pay as such an officer, whichever is earlier. Provides that each policy purchased by the Administration under this Act shall contain a provision for the conversion of such insurance effective the day following the date such insurance would cease. Specifies that during the period such insurance is in force the insured, upon request to the office, shall be furnished a list of life insurance companies participating in the program established under this Act and upon written application (within such period) to the participating company selected by the insured and payment of the required premiums be granted insurance without a medical examination on a permanent plan then currently written by such company which does not provide for the payment of any sum less than the face value thereof or for the payment of an additional amount of premiums if the insured engages in public safety activities. Requires that during any period in which a public safety officer is insured under a policy of insurance purchased by the Administration under this Act his employer shall withhold each month from his basic or other pay until separation or release from full-time duty as a public safety officer an amount determined by the Administration to be such officer's share of the cost of his group life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Sets forth the order of precedence in which the survivors of the officers will be awarded insurance benefits. States that such policy issued under this title shall include a schedule of basic premium rates and provide for the readjustment of rates. Establishes an Advisory Council on Public Safety Officers Group Life Insurance consisting of the Attorney General as Chairman, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Provides that the Council shall meet once a year, or more often at the call of the Attorney General, and shall review the administration of this Act and advise the Attorney General on matters of policy relating to activities thereunder. Title III: Death and Disability Benefits For Public Safety Officers - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Sets forth the order of precedence for the payment of benefits. Provides that upon certification by the Governor of any State that a public safety officer has been killed or disabled as a result of a criminal act in the line of duty the Administration shall make an award of $50,000 in the case of death or the loss of two members or loss of sight in both eyes, and $25,000 in the case of the loss of one hand or of one foot or the loss of sight of one eye. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974: (1) $10,000,000 for the purposes of Part F (Federal Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; and (2) $20,000,000 for the purposes of paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of section 301 of Part C (Grants for Law Enforcement Purposes) of such Act. Authorizes to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, for the purposes of part G (Group Insurance for Public Safety Officers) of such Act. Authorizes to be appropriated $40,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and $20,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30 ,1074 and for the purposes of part H (Death and Disability Benefits for Officers) of such Act. Sets forth the effective date for the titles of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Handgun Control Act - Makes it unlawful for any person to import, manufacture, sell, buy, transfer, receive or transport any handgun. Provides that the Secretary of the Treasury may, consistent with public safety and necessity, exempt from such prohibition the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, or transportation of handguns by importers, manufacturers, or dealers, licensed under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, and by pistol clubs licensed under this chapter as may in his judgment be required for the operation of such pistol club. Requires a pistol club desiring to be licensed under this chapter to file an application for such license with the Secretary. Establishes a $25 annual fee for such license. Directs such clubs to meet various requirements in order to have their applications approved. Provides for administrative and judicial review in the case of a license denial or revocation by the Secretary. Provides that whoever violates any provision of this chapter or knowingly makes any false statement or represenation with respect to the information required by the provisions of this chapter to be kept in the records of a pistol club licensed under this chapter, or in applying for any license under the provisions of this chapter, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, and shall become eligible for parole as the Board of Parole shall determine. Provides that any handgun involved or used in, or intended to be used in, any violation of the provisions of this chapter or chapter 44 (firearms legislation) of title 18, United States Code, or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, or any violation of any other criminal law of the United States, shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture. Exempts from the provisions of this Act the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, or transportation of any handgun which the Secretary determines is: (1) being imported or manufactured for, sold, or transferred to, purchased, received, or transported by, or issued for the use of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or any State or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof; and (2) unserviceable, not restorable to firing condition, and intended for use as a curio, museum piece, or collectors' item. Establishes procedures for the reimbursement of a person who voluntarily delivers a handgun to a law enforcement agency. Directs the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 1091-1100)
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Community Land Grant Act - Asserts that the purpose of this Act is to fulfill the United States' obligations undertaken in the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo of 1848. Creates Commission of 3 members to be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that any ten or more descendants of former Mexican citizens prior to the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, which citizens became United States citizens within ten years subsequent to the effective treaty date of May 30, 1848, pursuant to the terms of said treaty, and which citizens are all descendants of the same Community Land Grant may, within four years of the date of this Act, file a petition seeking the benefits of this Act with the Commission on behalf of themselves and all other descendants of the Community Land Grant. Directs the Commission to hold a hearing on such petitions, with all persons possessing an interest in the land having a right to appear as a party. Provides that after such a hearing, the Commission shall render a decision on the petition. Authorizes appropriations as follows: $2,500,000 for Commission expenses; $5,000,000,000 for land acquisition proceedings; and $5,000,000 for the financing of legal and professional assistance for petitioners.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Extends for 5 years, the period within which specified project grants may be made under title V of the Social Security Act (Maternal and Child Health and Crippled Children's Services). Increases to $630,000,000 (presently $350,000,000) for fiscal year 1973 the authorization to enable States to extend and improve programs under title V of the Social Security Act. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 701)
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Requires States to pass along to individuals who are recipients of aid or assistance under the Federal-State public assistance programs or under specified other Federal programs, and who are entitled to social security benefits, the full amount of the 1972 increase in such benefits, either by disregarding it in determining their need for assistance or otherwise. Makes the same requirement with regard to Veterans' benefits and pensions.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
National Registration Rights Act - Establishes, within the Bureau of the Census, a National Voter Registration Administration. Directs the Administration to: (1) establish and operate a national voter registration program in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (2) collect, compile, and publish information concerning voter registration, voter participation, and election results; (3) compile, study, and publish copies and analyses of the various State registration and voting laws; (4) inform, cooperate with, and advise State and local registration and election officials concerning registration under the provisions of this Act; and (5) advise the President and the Congress with respect to voter registration and participation in elections throughout the United States, and make such recommendations for additional legislation as it deems appropriate for measures increasing voter registration and participation in elections and improving the election process. Authorizes the Administration to prepare and distribute forms for use by individuals wishing to register to vote. Provides for the distribution of such forms through the mails. Establishes guidelines for use by the States for Federal elections of registration through the National Voter Registration Program. Makes grants and other assistance available to States and local agencies for the cost of processing registration forms. Grants incentive awards to States that comply with standards for facilitating votes registration. Provides that, if any State, precinct, or district does not have 75 percent registration of those potentially eligible to vote in Federal elections within four years after the enactment of this title, the Administration shall (for Federal elections) further augment that area's voter registration so as to make reasonable efforts to achieve 85 percent registration. Requires each State to make provisions for the registration and voting in Federal elections for those of its eligible citizens who have writing, vision, or limb handicaps but who are otherwise eligible to register and vote. Provides that the Administration shall join with the States to make every effort to prevent fraudulent registration or voting by the careful processing of registration and voting records. Provides that whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that a State or political subdivision is denying or attempting to deny any persons the right to vote in any election in violation of this Act, he shall institute for the United States a restraining order, a preliminary injunction, or such order as he deems appropriate. States that any person who deprives or attempts to deprive any other person of any right secured by this Act shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years or both. Grants individuals standing to seek injunction or redress of grievances committed in violation of rights secured by this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Endangered Species Conservation Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide a program for the conservation, protection, restoration, or propagation of species and subspecies of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds, that are threatened with extinction, or are likely within the foreseeable future to become threatened with extinction. Sets forth the procedure by which the Secretaries of Interior and Commerce (hereinafter "Secretary") shall determine if a species or subspecies of fish or wildlife shall be regarded as an endangered species. Lists the following factors to be considered in determining if a species or subspecies is threatened with extinciton or will likely become threatended with extinction: (1) the present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; (2) overutilization for commercial, sporting, scientific, or educational purposes; (3) disease or predation; (4) the inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or (5) other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. Provides that the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register, a list by scientific and common name or names of species and subspecies determined to be endangered. Provides that the Secretary may, from time to time, by regulation revise such list. States that until such republication an endangered species already listed shall be considered an endangered species presently threatened with extinction pursuant to this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall utilize the land acquisition and other authorities of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, as amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as appropriate, to carry out a program in the United States of conserving, protecting, restoring, or propagating those species and subspecies of fish and wildlife that he lists as endangered species pursuant to this Act. States that it is unlawful for any person to: (1) import into or export from the United States, receive or cause to be so imported, received, or exported; or (2) take or cause to be taken within the United States, the territorial sea of the United States, Federal lands, or upon the high seas; or (3) ship, carry or receive by any means in interstate commerce; or (4) sell or offer for sale any species or subspecies which is listed as an endangered species. Provides that any State law or regulation is void to the extent that it would effectively permit or prohibit imports, exports or transactions in interstate or foreign commerce in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. Allows exceptions from the prohibitions contained in this Act to permit the taking of an endangered species for scientific purposes and for the propagation of such fish and wildlife in captivitiy for preservation purposes. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate such regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the purpose of this Act. Provides that the Secretary may require any person importing or exporting fish and wildlife to file a declaration stating such information as he deems necessary to facilitate enforcement of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate such regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this Act. States that the Secretary, through the Secretary of State, shall encourage foreign countries to provide for the protection, conservation and propagation of fish and wildlife, and shall encourage bilateral and multi-lateral agreements with such countries for these purposes. Provides that, in carrying out the program authorized by this Act, the Secretary shall cooperate to the maximum extent practicable with the several States. States that such cooperation shall include consultation before the acquisition of any land for the purpose of conserving, protecting, restoring, or propagating any endangered species. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with the States for the administration and management of any area established for the conservation, protection, restoration, and propagation of endangered species. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Federal Animal Damage Abatement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a program of research which shall concern the control and conservation of predatory and depredating animals and the abatement of damage caused by such animals. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to any State which may annually propose to administer a program for the control of predatory animals. Lists the qualifications for such assistance to the States. Authorizes to be appropriated for such financial assistance such sums as may be necessary to carry out the 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 which causes any secondary posioning effect for the purpose of killing other mammals, birds, or reptiles. Provides that any person convicted of any violation of this section, or of any regulation promulgated under this Act, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
High Seas Fisheries Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate regulations governing fishing in the fisheries zone and all high seas seaward of such zone by vessels of a party to an international fishery agreement with the United States, and by vessels documented under the laws of the United States, or otherwise registered under the laws of any State, for the purpose of fish conservation. States that such regulations may designate zones where, and establish periods when, no fishing shall be permitted; establish size and catch limits for any species of fish; prohibit the use of certain types of fishing gear, and prescribe such other measures as the Secretary deems appropriate to carry out such purposes. Sets forth rules governing the promulgation of such regulations. States that the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to be in addition to and not in contravention of the provisions of any existing international fishery agreement or any statute implementing the same. Provides that in the exercise of his powers the Secretary may at any time adopt as Federal regulations the regulations of any State or group of States regarding fishing adjacent to such State or States in the fisheries zone or in high seas adjacent to such zone. States that the Congress shall consent to any compact or agreement which is not in conflict with any law or treaty in force of the United States between any two or more states for the purpose of preparing regulations for submission to the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary, and when appropriate, with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, to engage in negotiations with any contracting party to the Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas in regard to measures for the conservation of the living resources of the high seas, when such negotiations are necessary to carry out the purposes of the Convention and with any contracting party to any other international fishery agreement. Requires that the Secretary of State shall, upon notification from the Secretary of the promulgation of regulations pursuant to this Act for waters of the high seas seaward of the fisheries zone, notify the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and any contracting party to the Convention whose nationals fish in the waters covered by such regulations of their contents. States that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary, is authorized to enter into agreements with any contracting party to the Convention for the implementation of regulations adopted by the United States or by such contracting party pursuant to the aforesaid Convention in waters beyond the respective jurisdiction of any such contracting party. Sets forth penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Provides for enforcement of the provisions of this Act by the Secretary and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating. States that the Federal district courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all cases arising under this Act. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) restrict the authority of any State to regulate its citizens regarding fishery matters where such regulation is not contrary to regulations adopted pursuant to this Act; (2) extend the jurisdiction of the States to the natural resources beneath and in the waters beyond the territorial seas of the United States, or to diminish their jurisdiction to such resources beneath and in the waters of the territorial seas of the United States. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Requires all persons and officers of the Federal Government or its agents to immediately void and rescind all actions or orders which stop or impede the orderly funding or operation of programs or agencies authorized under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended. Requires any and all future stoppage or impedance, or major alteration of said programs or their funding to occur at only the direction of the Congress of the United States assembled, except: (1) in case of national emergency, or (2) in cases where persons or programs have made use or uses of funds not authorized by the Act, or (3) in the event appropriated funds for carrying out the provisions of the Act are depleted by uses authorized in the Act before the end of their authorized term.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Authorizes each Member of the House of Representatives (including the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico and each Delegate to the House) to hire and pay not more than two additional student congressional interns (to serve as such within or outside the District of Columbia).
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973
Provides that an individual may qualify for disability insurance benefits and the disability freeze under title II of the Social Security Act if he has enough quarters of coverage to be fully insured for old-age benefit purposes under such Act, regardless of when such quarters were earned.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Upland Game Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to formulate and carry out a program with farm owners and operators for the purpose of turning their land to nonagricultural uses while promoting the development and conservation of upland game wildlife resources. Provides that farm owners and operators shall agree: (1) to carry out on a specifically designated acreage of land on the farm, not to exceed ten acres, and maintain for the agreement period practices or uses which will establish or protect or conserve open spaces, natural beauty, wildlife or upland game resources in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe; (2) to maintain in conserving crops or uses or to allow to remain idle throughout the agreement period such acreage; (3) not to harvest any crop from or graze the designated acreage during the agreement period; and (4) to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines are desirable to effectuate the purposes of the program, including such measures as the Secretary may deem appropriate to keep the designated acreage free from erosion, insects, weeds and pests. Provides that under such agreements the Secretary shall: (1) bear such part of the average cost (including labor) for the county or area in which the farm is situated of establishing and maintaining authorized practices or uses on the designated acreage as the Secretary determines to be necessary to effectuate the purposes of the program, but not to exceed the average rate for comparable practices or uses under the agricultural conservation program, and (2) make an annual rental payment to the farmowner or operator for the period of the agreement at such rate or rates as the Secretary determines to be fair and reasonable. Provides that annual rental payment shall not exceed 40 percent of the estimated value, as determined by the Secretary, on the basis of prices in effect at the time the agreement is entered into, of the crops or types of crops which otherwise might be grown. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide by appropriate regulations for the preservation of cropland, crop acreage, and allotment history applicable to acreage diverted from the production of crops in order to establish or maintain approved practices for the purpose of any Federal program under which such history is used as a basis for an allotment or other limitation or for participation in such program.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Pretrial Crime Reduction Act - Title I: Speedy Trials - Provides that the trial of a defendant charged with an offense against the United States shall be commenced within one hundred and twenty days, or in the case of a defendant charged with a crime of violence within sixty days, determined as follows: (1) from the date the defendant is arrested or a summons is issued, except that if an information or indictment is filed earlier, from the date of such filing; (2) if the indictment or information is dismissed upon motion of the defendant and thereafter the defendant is charged with the same crime or a crime based on the same conduct or arising from the same criminal episode, from the date the defendant is so charged, as stated in the preceding paragraph; or (3) if the defendant is to be tried again following a mistrial, an order for a new trial, or an appeal or collateral attack, from the date of the mistrial, order granting a new trial, or remand. Excludes various periods of time in computing the above time limits for trial. Provides that the above time limits shall not apply to trials of offenses under the antitrust, securities or tax laws of the United States. States that each United States district court shall within one year prepare a plan for the trial or other disposition of offenses under this Act. Allows a district court to submit its plan to the Judicial Council of the United States and to request a suspension or extention of the effective date of such plan if such court is unable for financial or manpower reasons to implement its plan. Requires the Judicial Conference to submit a report to Congress detailing the district plans submitted to it and the legislative proposals and appropriations necessary to achieve compliance with the time limitations contained in the Act. Title II: Bail Reform Act Amendments; Treatment of Arrested Probationers and Parolees - States that a judicial officer in determining release on bail may consider the possibility that while released the person charged may commit a crime of violence which will affect the probability of his appearance at trial. Provides methods for the revocation of the parole or probationary status of a person if such person comes before a judicial officer charged with a crime of violence. Provides an additional penalty of not more than three years imprisonment if a person is convicted of a crime of violence which was committed while such person was released on bail. Provides for the transfer of jurisdiction over probationers or prisoners on parole arrested for crimes of violence to the district court for the district in which the party is located. States that if the probationer or paroled prisoner is charged with an offense under the laws of the United States, the judicial officer before whom he is presented may detain the probationer pending further proceedings in that jurisdiction. Provides that if the probationer is charged with an offense under the laws of any State, the district court for the district in which the probationer is located may, upon request of the court before which the probationer is charged, detain the probationer pending completion of his trial in that jurisdiction. States that in the case of State probationers or parolees charged with Federal crimes of violence or with crimes of violence in another State, the Federal court for the district in which the person is charged is authorized to temporarily detain the person and to act in accordance with the instructions of the court or parole agency which is supervising the probationer or parolee. Title III: Pretrial Services Agencies - Establishes pretrial services agencies, on a demonstration basis, in each of the five judicial districts and in the District of Columbia. Authorizes such agencies to maintain effective supervision and control over defendants released under this Act. Authorizes such agencies, with the approval of the Administrative Offices of the United States Courts, to operate or contract for the operation of facilities for the custody or care of persons released under this Act including residential halfway houses, addict and alcoholic treatment centers and counseling services. Requires the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to report annually to Congress on the accomplishments of the pretrial services agencies. Authorizes to be appropriated annually the sum of $2,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this title through June 30, 1976.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Requires the advice and consent of the Senate for appointments to Director of the Office of Management and Budget under the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921. (Amends 31 U.S.C. 16)
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code to an employer with respect to a Vietnam veteran employed by a taxpayer for not less than 6 months during the 2-year period beginning on the date 1 year before the first day of the taxpayer's taxable year, if, as certified by the Secretary of Labor, the position which the individual is hired either (1) reflects the individual's prior civilian experience, his applicable military experience, or his educational level, or (2) provides training which leads to self improvement or job advancement.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Allows as a credit against the tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code a percentage of a taxpayer's employment expenses in employing a Vietnam veteran. Gives preference in percentages allowed as a credit to the hiring of a person who is physically handicapped, or who was a prisoner of war or missing in action. Specifies qualifying expenses and the percentages allowed depending on the length of a veteran's employment. Requires the payment of the higher of either the minimum wage or the prevailing wage. Defines terms and sets forth regulations for purposes of this Act. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 42)
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Extends for 5 years, the period within which specified project grants may be made under title V of the Social Security Act (Maternal and Child Health and Crippled Children's Services). Increases to $630,000,000 (presently $350,000,000) for fiscal year 1973 the authorization to enable States to extend and improve programs under title V of the Social Security Act. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 701)
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Handgun Control Act - Makes it unlawful for any person to import, manufacture, sell, buy, transfer, receive or transport any handgun. Provides that the Secretary of the Treasury may, consistent with public safety and necessity, exempt from such prohibition the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, or transportation of handguns by importers, manufacturers, or dealers, licensed under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, and by pistol clubs licensed under this chapter as may in his judgment be required for the operation of such pistol club. Requires a pistol club desiring to be licensed under this chapter to file an application for such license with the Secretary. Establishes a $25 annual fee for such license. Directs such clubs to meet various requirements in order to have their applications approved. Provides for administrative and judicial review in the case of a license denial or revocation by the Secretary. Provides that whoever violates any provision of this chapter or knowingly makes any false statement or represenation with respect to the information required by the provisions of this chapter to be kept in the records of a pistol club licensed under this chapter, or in applying for any license under the provisions of this chapter, shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, and shall become eligible for parole as the Board of Parole shall determine. Provides that any handgun involved or used in, or intended to be used in, any violation of the provisions of this chapter or chapter 44 (firearms legislation) of title 18, United States Code, or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, or any violation of any other criminal law of the United States, shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture. Exempts from the provisions of this Act the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt, or transportation of any handgun which the Secretary determines is: (1) being imported or manufactured for, sold, or transferred to, purchased, received, or transported by, or issued for the use of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or any State or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof; and (2) unserviceable, not restorable to firing condition, and intended for use as a curio, museum piece, or collectors' item. Establishes procedures for the reimbursement of a person who voluntarily delivers a handgun to a law enforcement agency. Directs the Secretary to prescribe such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 1091-1100)
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Expresses the findings of Congress that international air transportation agreements are contrary to the public interest when foreign laws or requirements result in discrimination against American citizens on the basis of race, color or religion. Requires that all countries recognize the right of American citizens to travel without encountering such discrimination. Empowers the Civil Aeronautics Board to (1) examine the foreign laws and requirements, (2) receive written complaints, and 3) to hold hearings on such complaints. Provides that if the Board finds discriminatory practices against American citizens, the Board shall, absent overriding considerations, suspend the certificates issued to air carriers to serve the country and suspend the permit issued to the foreign air carrier until such discrimination is eliminated. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1303, 1502)
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
National Crime Victims Compensation Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to commit the United States to meet its moral obligation to assist the innocent victims of violent crime, their families and dependents in financial need, by direct aid to those within the area primarily of Federal responsibility, and by assistance to the States to aid those within the area of primarily State responsibility, by the establishment of insurance and benefit programs for public safety officers and their families and dependents, and by the strengthening of the civil remedies available to victims of racketeering activity. Title I: Compensation For Victims of Violent Crime - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this title. Establishes the Violent Crimes Compensation Board within the Department of Justice which shall consist of three members to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the terms of office of the members of the Board. States that in order to carry out the purposes of this title the Board shall: (1) receive and process applications under the provisions of this title for compensation for personal injury or death resulting from criminal acts enumerated in this title; (2) hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, and take such testimony as the Board or any member thereof may deem adviseable; (3) order the payment of compensation to victims and other beneficiaries in accordance with the provisions of this title; and (4) take such other action as it deems necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this title. Provides that the Board may order the payment of compensation: (1) to or on behalf of the victim; or (2) in the case of the personal injury of the victim where the compensation is for pecuniary loss suffered as a result of the personal injury by any person, to that person; or (3) in the case of the death of the victim to or for the benefit of the dependent of the deceased victim, or to any one or more dependents, or to any person who has suffered pecuniary loss as a result of that death. Requires that no order may be made under this title unless the Board finds that a criminal act or omission did occur and the injury or death was proximately caused by such act or omission. Sets forth the crimes to which this title applies. Makes provisions for attorney's fees for services rendered in proceedings under this title. Provides penalties for any attorney who charges or collects fees in excess of those allowed under this title. Provides that the orders and decisions of the Board shall be reviewable in the appropriate court of appeals except that no trial de novo of the facts determined by the Board shall be allowed. States that no order for the payment of compensation shall be made unless: (1) the application has been made within one year after the date of the personal injury or death, or within such further extension of time as the Board, for good cause shown, allows; (2) the applicant has incurred a minimum pecuiniary loss of $50 or has lost two continuous weeks' earnings or support; and (3) the act resulting in personal injury or death for which the compensation is to be paid was reported to the law enforcement officials within seventy-two hours after its occurrence. Provides that the aggregate of orders for payment of compensation under this title as the result of any one criminal act, omission, or occurrence shall not be in excess of $50,000. Authorizes the Board to make emergency payments to an applicant pending a final decision on the application if: (1) such application is one with respect to which an order of payment will probably be made, and (2) undue hardship may result to the applicant if immediate payment is not made. States that whenever any person is convicted of a crime and an order for the payment of compensation is made under this title for a personal injury or death resulting from such crime, the Attorney General may, within one year from the date on which the judgement of conviction became final, institute an action against such person for the recovery of all or a specified part of such compensation. Provides that any amounts recovered shall deposited in the Criminal Victims Indemnity Fund established under this title. Provides that an order for payment of compensation shall not affect the right of any person to recover damages from any other person by a civil action for the injury or death. Requires the Federal law enforcement agency investigating a crime to inform the victims of their eligibility to make an application for compensation. States that such agency shall supply forms to each person who is eligible to file such a claim. Provides that the Board shall be informed of the failure of the victim to cooperate in the identification, apprehension and conviction of the perpetrator of the crime. Provides that the Board shall transmit to the Congress an annual report of its activities under this title, including the name of each applicant, a brief description of the facts in each case, and the amount of compensation awarded. Provides that the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration shall make grants to a State applying for the Federal share of costs of State programs to compensate victims of violent crime only if, after consultation with the Board, it determines that such State has enacted legislation which: (1) establishes a State agency having the capacity to hear or determine applications; (2) provides for the payment of compensation for pecuniary loss actually and necessarily incurred for personal injuries or death resulting from crimes listed under this title; and (3) contains adequate provisions for the recovery of compensation from the perpetrator of the crime. Declares that any State desiring to receive a grant under the Omnibus Crime Control and State Streets Act of 1968 shall submit a State plan to the Administration. Sets forth provisions that such a plan shall contain. Provides that the Federal share of such programs shall be 75 percent for any fiscal year. Title II: Group Insurance For Public Safety Officers - Authorizes the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to purchase from life insurance companies a policy or policies of group life insurance to provide the benefits provided under this Act. Provides that each such life insurance company must: (1) be licensed to issue life insurance in each of the fifty States of the United States and in the District of Columbia, and (2) as of the most recent December 31 for which information is available to the Administration have in effect at least 1 percent of the total amount of group life insurance which all life insurance companies have in effect in the United States. Provides that any purchased policy will automatically insure any public safety officer employed on a full time basis by a State or local government which has applied to participate in the insurance program and agrees to deduct from such officer's pay the amount of the premium, to be forwarded to the proper Federal agency. Specifies the amount of life insurance an officer may receive on the basis of their pay rate. Provides that each policy purchased by the Administration under this Act shall contain a provision, in terms approved by the Administration, to the effect that any insurance thereunder on any public safety officer shall cease thirty-one days after: (1) his separation or release from full-time duty as such an officer or (2) discontinuance of his pay as such an officer, whichever is earlier. Provides that each policy purchased by the Administration under this Act shall contain a provision for the conversion of such insurance effective the day following the date such insurance would cease. Specifies that during the period such insurance is in force the insured, upon request to the office, shall be furnished a list of life insurance companies participating in the program established under this Act and upon written application (within such period) to the participating company selected by the insured and payment of the required premiums be granted insurance without a medical examination on a permanent plan then currently written by such company which does not provide for the payment of any sum less than the face value thereof or for the payment of an additional amount of premiums if the insured engages in public safety activities. Requires that during any period in which a public safety officer is insured under a policy of insurance purchased by the Administration under this Act his employer shall withhold each month from his basic or other pay until separation or release from full-time duty as a public safety officer an amount determined by the Administration to be such officer's share of the cost of his group life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Sets forth the order of precedence in which the survivors of the officers will be awarded insurance benefits. States that such policy issued under this title shall include a schedule of basic premium rates and provide for the readjustment of rates. Establishes an Advisory Council on Public Safety Officers Group Life Insurance consisting of the Attorney General as Chairman, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Provides that the Council shall meet once a year, or more often at the call of the Attorney General, and shall review the administration of this Act and advise the Attorney General on matters of policy relating to activities thereunder. Title III: Death and Disability Benefits For Public Safety Officers - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Sets forth the order of precedence for the payment of benefits. Provides that upon certification by the Governor of any State that a public safety officer has been killed or disabled as a result of a criminal act in the line of duty the Administration shall make an award of $50,000 in the case of death or the loss of two members or loss of sight in both eyes, and $25,000 in the case of the loss of one hand or of one foot or the loss of sight of one eye. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974: (1) $10,000,000 for the purposes of Part F (Federal Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; and (2) $20,000,000 for the purposes of paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of section 301 of Part C (Grants for Law Enforcement Purposes) of such Act. Authorizes to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, for the purposes of part G (Group Insurance for Public Safety Officers) of such Act. Authorizes to be appropriated $40,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and $20,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30 ,1074 and for the purposes of part H (Death and Disability Benefits for Officers) of such Act. Sets forth the effective date for the titles of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Comprehensive Child Development Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide a variety of quality child development and family services in order to assist parents who request such services in providing their children with an opportunity for a healthful and stimulating development, with priority to those preschool children and families with the greatest economic or social needs, in a manner designed to strengthen family life and to insure decisionmaking at the community level through a partnership of parents, State and local governments and the Federal Government, building upon the experience and success of Headstart and other existing programs. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out this Act $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1975. Authorizes to be appropriated $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1974 for the purpose of providing training, technical assistance, planning, and such other activities as the Secretary deems necessary. Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Title I: Headstart, Child Development and Family Services Programs - Provides that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall provide financial assistance to prime sponsors and to other public and private nonprofit agencies and organizations for the purpose of carrying out child development and family service programs for children and their families, including comprehensive child development services and programs designed to meet individual needs of children, to assist children in attaining their full potential and to prepare them for school. Provides that the Secretary may designate as a prime sponsor for the purpose of entering into arrangements directly with the Secretary to carry out programs under this title within a State the following: (1) any State; (2) a unit of general local government or any combination of such units; (3) any Indian tribal organization; and (4) certain other public or private nonprofit agencies. Sets forth the requirements of a prime sponsorship plan for assistance under this Act, including provision for establishing and maintaining a child and family services council, and assurances that the Council will provide: (1) child-related family, social, and rehabilitative services; (2) coordination with educational agencies and providers of educational services; (3) health and mental health services; (4) nutrition services; (5) training of professional and paraprofessional personnel; and (6) where necessary, full-time administrative personnel to conduct the program. Provides for review in the courts of appeal of the United States of adverse determinations on applications for sponsorship under this title by the Secretary. Provides that each prime sponsor shall establish and maintain a Child and Family Services Council. Provides that at least one-third of the total membership of the Council shall be persons who are economically disadvantaged. Provides that financial assistance under this Act shall be provided to prime sponsors pursuant to a program statement, submitted by the prime sponsor. Sets forth standards for financial assistance under this title to be provided to a project applicant for any fiscal year. Authorizes additional assistance under this title to a State for services under this title upon a determination by the Secretary that there is an adequate agreement between State and local prime sponsors for maximum coordination of child development and family services within the State. Authorizes assistance to educational agencies and institutions in cooperation with other project applicants pursuant to program statements for the purpose of planning, carrying out, and evaluating cooperative programs and activities designed to provide continuity between preschool programs, after-school programs and educational and related programs conducted by such agencies and institutions, and to maximize community involvement in child development and family services programs. Provides a formula for the allocation of funds authorized to be appropriated under this Act. Provides that applications for financial assistance for projects including construction or acquisition may be approved only if the Secretary determines that construction or acquisition of such facilities is essential to the provision of adequate child care services, and that rental, lease, or lease-purchase, remodeling, or renovation of adequate facilities is not practicable. Provides that the Secretary shall pay an amount not in excess of 90 percent of the cost of carrying out programs, services, and activities under this title. Provides that the Secretary shall pay an amount equal to 100 percent of the costs of providing child development and family services programs for children of migrant agricultural workers and their families under this title, and for children in Indian tribal organizations under this title. Title II: Training, Technical Assistance, Planning, and Evaluation - Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to enable individuals employed or preparing for employment in child development and family services programs assisted under this Act, including volunteers, to participate in programs of preservice or inservice training for professional and nonprofessional personnel, to be conducted by public or private nonprofit organizations including institutions of higher education, State and local child development and family service agencies, State and local educational agencies, agencies carrying out child development and family service programs, organizations engaged in teacher training, teacher training institutions, national child development and family service organizations. Authorizes the Secretary to make technical assistance available to prime sponsors and to project applicants participating or seeking to participate in programs assisted under this Act on a continuing basis, to assist them in planning, developing, and carrying out child development and family services programs. Title III: Supportive Services and Special Activities - Authorizes the Secretary to make an evaluation of Federal involvement in activities and services for children and families. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a program of research and demonstration projects. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance for the purpose of establishing and operating child care programs for the children of employees of the Federal Government. Provides that, within six months after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate a common set of program standards which shall be applicable to all programs providing child development and family services under this Act. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Special Committee on Federal Standards for Child Development and Family Services to advise him on the formulation of such standards. Directs the Secretary to appoint a special committee to develop a uniform minimum code for facilities, to be used in licensing child development and family services facilities receiving assistance under this Act or in which programs receiving assistance under this Act are operated. Authorizes the Secretary to provide mortgage insurance for child development facilities under this Act on mortgages not exceeding $250,000. Directs the Secretary to establish an office of Child Development in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to coordinate child development and family service programs under his jurisdiction. Establishes a Child Development Research Council consisting of representatives of various agencies to assure coordination of child development and related family service activities under their respective jurisdictions. Authorizes the Secretary to withhold payments under this Act for failure to comply with certain requirements of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Urban Recreational Opportunities Act - Expresses the findings of Congress that the solution of the problem of providing recreational opportunities for the nation's underprivileged youth lies in: (1) the establishment of a permanent year-round urban recreational opportunities program within the Department of Labor; and (2) the providing of the necessary linkage on the local level with already existing Federal, State, or locally funded programs in such a way as to utilize existing resources. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Interior, to develop and to implement programs which are used or usable for recreation. Provides for the coordination of all such programs by the Secretary with units of local government. Provides that programs will be carried out through grants made directly to units of local government, with particular attention being given to the needs of Appalachia and Indian tribes. Allows agencies to contract with private nonprofit agencies or organizations to implement program projects. States that programs assisted under this Act shall, to the extent feasible, be designed to include information tours, cultural field trips, athletic activities, and admission to special events. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress on the progress of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1975.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
State Technical Services Amendments - Makes municipal governments eligible for technical services under the State Technical Services Act and extends the Act through fiscal year 1976 by authorizing appropriations of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1976. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish a nationwide information system to provide data concerning each State technical services program and the establishment of regional offices to facilitate communications between States.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Public Service Employment Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to provide unemployed and underemployed person with employment in jobs providing needed public services and appropriate training and related services. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1972, $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1973, and $10,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and for each fiscal year therafter. Provides that the Secretary of Labor shall enter into arrangements with applicants for the purpose of providing financial assistance to public and private nonprofit agencies and institutions for the creation of jobs providing employment for unemployed or underemployed persons in carrying out need public services. Provides that such eligible applicants shall be: (1) States, counties, cities, and other units or combinations of units of general local government which have established public service employment councils; and (2) other public and private agencies and institutions when government units of service are inadequate or nonexistent. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with eligible applicants, using 25 percent of the funds authorized under this Act, for the purpose of providing employment, for unemployed and underemployed persons residing in areas of substantial unemployment, in jobs providing needed public services, which shall be carried out to the maximum practicable extent within such areas. Provides for the establishment of public service employment council, which shall: (1) be representative of community organizations, job and service providers, and organizations, job and service providers, and organizations representing persons intended to be served by this Act; (2) set forth plans for conducting serveys and analyses of umemployment and underemployment and needs for public services in the area served by the council; and (3) set forth arrangements assuring that community action agencies, model cities programs, and other appropriate community organizations, will be involved in the development of applications for financial assistance under this Act. Provides that an application for financial assistance under this Act shall set forth: (1) a description of the geographical area to be served by such program; (2) a description of unmet public service needs; (3) a description of jobs to be filled; (4) wages and salaries to be paid; (5) the education, training, and supportive services which complement and enhance the work performed; (6) a description of career opportunities and job advancement potentialities for participants; (7) assurances that all persons employed under any such program will be selected form among unemployed and underemployed persons; and (8) assurances that special consideration will be given to employing persons who have become unemployed as a result of technological changes or as a result of shifts in the pattern of Federal expenditures. Provides that the Secretary shall not provide financial assistance for any program or activity under this Act unless he determines that: (1) the program will result in an increase in employment opportunities over those which would otherwise be available, will not substitute public service jobs for other federally assisted jobs; (2) persons employed in public service jobs assisted under this Act shall be paid wages which shall not be lower than whichever is the highest of the minimum wage which would be applicable to the employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the State or local minimum wage for the most nearly comparable covered employment, or the prevailing rates of pay for persons employed in similar public occupations by the same employer; (3) funds under this Act will not be used to pay persons employed in public service jobs under this Act at a rate in excess of $12,000 per year; (4) all persons employed in public service jobs assisted under this Act will be assured of workmen's compensation, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and other benefits at the same level and to the same extent as other employees of the employer and to the same working conditions and promotional opportunities as such other employees enjoy; (5) provisions of law relating to health and safety conditions shall apply to such program or activity; (6) the program will, to the maximum extent feasible, contribute to the occupational development or upward mobility of individual participants; (7) not to exceed 10 percent of the funds available for any program under this Act will be used or the acquisition or the rental or leasing of supplies, equipment, materials, or real property; and (8) every participant shall be advised, prior to entering upon employment, of his rights and benefits in connection with such employment. Provides that the Secretary shall transmit at least annually a detailed report setting forth the activities conducted under this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall carry out a program of research and pilot projects into alternative ways and means to research full employment. Provides that the Secretary shall gather by survey, and publish on a regular basis, data on unemployment, underemployment, and job vacancies by State, labor market areas, rural areas, and city and poverty neighborhoods.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Act for Freedom of Emigration in East-West Trade - States that after October 15, 1972, products from any nonmarket economy country shall not be eligible to receive most-favored-nation treatment, such country shall not participate in any program of the Government of the United States which extends credits or credit guarantees or investment guarantees, directly or indirectly, and the President of the United States shall not conclude any commercial agreement with any such country during the period beginning with the date on which the President determines that such country: (1) denies its citizens the right or opportunity to emigrate; (2) imposes more than a nominal tax on emigration or on the visas or other documents required for emigration, for any purpose or cause whatsoever; or (3) imposes more than a nominal tax, levy, fine, fee, or other charge on any citizen as a consequence of the desire of such citizen to emigrate to the country of his choice. Provides that, before any of the aforementioned commercial agreements are entered into with any foreign country, the President shall submit to the Congress a report indicating that such country is not in violation of any of the requirements of the preceding paragraph.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 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 · 5 February 1973
Provides that the exemption from antitrust laws to agreements covering the telecasting of sports contest shall not apply if any member club and any other person enter into any arrangement which permits the telecasting of all or a substantial part of any professional football game on any Friday after 6 P.M. or an any Saturday during the period beginning on the second Friday in September and ending on the the second Saturday in December in any year from any telecasting station located within seven-five miles of the game site of any intercollegiate or interscholastic football contest scheduled to be played on such a date if: (1) such intercollegiate football contest is between institutions of higher learning both of which confer degrees upon students following completion of sufficient credit hours to equal a four-year course, or (2) in the case of an interscholastic football contest, such contest is between secondary schools, both of which are accredited or certified under the laws of the State or States in which they are situated and offer courses continuing though the twelfth grade of the standard school curriculum, or the equivalent, and (3) such intercollegiate or interscholastic football contest and such game site were announced through publication in a newspaper of general circulation prior to August 1 of such year as being regularly scheduled for such day and place. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 1293)
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Authorizes appropriations for construction of facilities and equipment for public mass transportation projects, including preferential bus lanes, highway traffic loading and parking facilities, construction of fixed rail facilities, and the purchase of passenger equipment, including rolling stock for fixed rail. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 142(b))
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 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 · 31 January 1973
Authorizes each Member of the House of Representatives and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico and the Delegates from the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands to hire for two weeks, during the period May 1 to May 31, inclusive, each year, two additional employees to be known as "senior citizen interns" who will serve as such within the District of Columbia. Provides that no person shall be paid compensation as a senior citizen intern who does not have on file with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, at all times during the period of employment, a certificate that such intern is sixty-five years of age or older and a resident of the district which the employing Member or Commissioner or Delegate represents.
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Reduces from 20 to 5 years the length of time a divorced woman's marriage to an insured individual must have lasted in order for her to qualify for wife's or widow's benefits on his wage record under title II (Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 402)
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1973
Prohibits any instrumentality of the United States in its correspondence or records from using as a prefix to the name of any person any title which indicates marital status.
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