United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1973
Congressional Districting Act - Directs each State to establish a redistricting commission composed of 5 members appointed as follows: the majority and minority leaders of each house of the State legislature shall each appoint one member and the highest court in the State shall apoint one member. Directs each commission to formulate a plan for Congressional redistricting within 180 days of appointment of the commission. Calls for public hearings, publication of the plan in the Federal Register, adoption of the plan 60 days after publication, and appliciability of the plan until the next census. Provides that no district shall contain a number of persons which differs by more than one percent from the quotient obtained by dividing the population of the State by the number of representatives to which the State is entitled. Directs the Commission to provide for fair representation for all peoples, take cognizance of communities of interest, strive for district representation for the city, suburban and rural areas, and follow existing political subdivision boundaries to the maximum extent practicable. Provides for judicial review of commission decisions in the federal district courts. (Amends 2 U.S.C. 2)
United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1973
Establishes a Joint Committee on Energy, to be composed of eighteen members of the House and Senate. States that the joint committee shall make a continuing study of the problems related to the development, use, and control of all forms of energy other than nuclear energy primarily related to military use. Requires the Joint Committee to report to the House, and the Senate, at least once each Congress, the results of its investigation together with recommendations. Sets forth the responsibilities and powers of the Committee. States that the expenses of the Committee shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House.
United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1973
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President of the United States should take action to assure the continued operation of the Schoenau processing center for refugees in Austria.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1973
Declares that on and after July 1, 1974, no Federal financial assistance shall be provided under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 for the purchase of buses to any applicant for such assistance unless such applicant and the Secretary of Transportation shall have entered into an agreement that such applicant or the publicly owned operator of mass transportation service for the applicant will not engage in charter bus operations in unfair or destructive competition with private bus operators outside of the urban area or areas within which such applicant provides regularly scheduled mass transportation service.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Provides that postal employees may choose for collective bargaining agreements, their own representative in grievance and adverse actions. Provides that the official bargaining representative of the labor organization recognized by the majority of postal employees shall have the right to be present during these proceedings. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 1206(b))
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Increases to 466 acres (previously 281) the land to be procured for the Morristown National Historical Park in New Jersey. Authorizes appropriations of necessary sums to acquire such land. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 409g)
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
States that on or after the date of enactment of this provision no television broadcast licensee, network television broadcast organization, or cable television system shall perform or otherwise carry out a contract, arrangement, or other understanding, express or implied, under which such station, network, or system is prevented from broadcasting or carrying the home games of any professional football, baseball, basketball, or hockey teams when tickets for admission to such games are no longer available for purchase by the general public forty-eight hours or more before the scheduled beginning time of such games.
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
Expresses the sense of Congress that it shall be the policy of the United States that the Government of the United States shall cease forthwith all consideration of aid, trade, diplomatic recognition, or any other form of communication, travel, or accomodation with the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam or the Viet Cong until such time as agreements relating to facilitating the location and care of graves of the dead, exhumation, and repatriation of the remains have been complied with to the fullest extent.
United States · United States Congress · 5 September 1973
Motor Vehicle Defect Remedy Act - Provides that each notification of a defect or failure to comply with any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, as required under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, shall contain: (1) a clear description of such failure to comply with any applicable Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or such defect; (2) an evaluation of the risk to traffic safety reasonably related to such defect; (3) a statement of the measures to be taken to repair such failure to comply; (4) the commitment of such manufacturer to cause such defect or failure to comply to be remedied without charge; (5) the date when such commitment to remedy such defect or failure to comply will initially be honored; and (6) a description of the procedure that a consumer must follow to inform the Secretary of a manufacturer's failure to honor such commitment. States that whenever such notification is required: (1) the manufacturer of each such motor vehicle presented for remedy pursuant to such notice shall cause such defect or failure (including any item of original motor vehicle equipment) to be remedied without charge; or (2) the manufacturer of each such item of motor vehicle equipment presented for remedy pursuant to such notice shall cause such defect or failure to comply in such item of motor vehicle equipment to be remedied without charge. Provides that the manufacturer of each such tire presented for remedy pursuant to such notice shall replace such tire without charge for a period up to sixty days following the receipt of notification or the availability of replacement tires, whichever is later. Stipulates that if a manufacturer can establish, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, at a hearing structured to proceed as expeditiously as practicable, that a failure to comply with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard is of such inconsequential nature that the purposes of this title and the public interest would not be served by requiring the applicable manufacturer to remedy such defect the Secretary may, upon publication of his reasons for such findings, exempt such manufacturer from the requirements of this subsection with respect to such failure. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 1397, 1402)
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Provides that the Natural Gas Act and the jurisdiction of the Federal Power Commission will not apply to a small new producer contract, which is a contract adding gas reserves or acreage to an existing contract and allowing a natural gas producer to take no more than 10,000 Mc.f. per day. Requires all other contracts adding gas reserves or acreage to an existing contract to be filed by the producer with the Commission, which may then approve, conditionally or unconditionally, or disapprove the contract. Specifies that once approved by the Commission, the contract is no longer subject to change by the Commission, except where price increases are concerned. Provides for stoppage of deliveries where a contract is disapproved. Allows deliveries under a contract to commence upon the filing of a contract and pending review by the Commission. Provides that, in deciding whether to approve a contract, the Commission shall, after notice and opportunity for hearing, determine whether the contract is just and reasonable, is required by the public convenience and necessity, and is not unduly discriminatory or preferential. Specifies that, in making such determination, the Commission shall consider the entire pricing structure, including escalation clauses, and all other terms and conditions of the contract, give due recognition to the length of the contract term for which the reserves are dedicated, and consider the present and future requirements of consumers for natural gas. Forbids the acceptance of a contract for filing if it does not specify a termination time or if it includes: the 'two-party favored-nation clause' under the terms of which the price of the natural gas is or may be increased in event the purchaser shall pay or offer a higher price for natural gas; the 'third-party favored-nation clause' under the terms of which the price of the natural gas is or may be increased in the event some person not a party to the contract shall pay or offer a higher price for natural gas; the 'better market clause' or 'price redetermination clause' under the terms of which the price of the natural gas is or may be increased in the event the average of two or more prices which are paid by purchasers is greater; and the 'spiral escalation clause' under the terms of which the price of the natural gas is or may be increased in the event the resale rates of the purchaser under the contract are increased.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Allows an individual a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the expenses of higher education paid by him during the taxable year to one or more institutions of higher education in providing an education above the twelfth grade for himself or for any other individual. Provides that such credit shall be limited to an amount equal to the sum of: 75 percent of so much of such expenses as does not exceed $200, 50 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500, and 25 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1,500. Reduces the amount declared as educational expenses by the amount of any scholarships and/or veterans' benefits.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Provides for a reduction of 25 percent in the retirement annuity of a Member of Congress who remains in office after becoming seventy years of age. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8339)
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1973
Declares that the House of Representatives congratulates Hank Aaron for his accomplishments both on and off the playing field, and wishes him the greatest of success in his epic attempt to surpass Babe Ruth's historic home run mark.
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1973
Establishes an arbitration board to settle disputes between supervisory organizations and the United States Postal Service, provided that only those disputes concerning policies that affect all or a substantial portion of supervisory personnel on a long-term or permanent basis can be referred to arbitration. Provides that the arbitration board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, one by the recognized organization of supervisory personnel, and the third by the two thus selected. States that the costs of the arbitration board shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the organization of supervisory personnel.
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973
Endangered Species Conservation Act - States that the purposes of this Act are to provide a program for the conservation, protection, restoration, or propagation of species and subspecies of fish and wildlife and flora 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 shall determine if a species or subspecies of fish or wildlife or flora shall be regarded as an endangered species. Lists the following factors to be considered in determining if a species or subspecies is threatened with extinction or will likely become threatened 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, not less than annually, 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. 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. 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 delegate to a State the authority to regulate the taking by any person of endangered species or subspecies when he determines that such State maintains an adequate and active endangered species program consistent with the policies and purposes of this Act. Provides that any person who: (1) imports into or exports from the United States, receives or causes to be so imported, received, or exported; or (2) takes or causes to be taken within the United States, the territorial sea of the United States, Federal lands, or upon the high seas; or (3) ships, carries, or receives by any means in interstate commerce any species or subspecies which is listed as an endangered species; shall be punished in accordance 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 captivity 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 purposes of this Act. Provides that any person who engages in business as an importer of fish and wildlife must register with the Secretary of the Treasury his name and address of each place of business at which, and all trade names under which, he conducts such business. Requires each such person to keep such records as will fully and correctly disclose each importation of fish and wildlife made by him and the subsequent disposition of such fish and wildlife. States that the Secretary, through the Secretary of State, shall seek the convening of an international ministerial meeting on fish and wildlife prior to July 1, 1973, to assure the worldwide conservation of endangered species and to avoid unnecessary harm to affected United States industries. Provides that, whenever the Secretary determines that a species of fish or wildlife is an endangered species, the Secretary of Agriculture may use all authorities available to him with respect to research, investigations, conservation, protection, control and management of such endangered species.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1973
Prohibits the importation of Rhodesian chrome into the United States, in conformity with a resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations urging an international boycott of such chrome.
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1973
Establishes the Federal Food Safety Administration to assure the safety of food and its nutritional quality and conformity to accepted standards, and to control its packaging and labeling.
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1973
Authorizes the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the fourth Sunday of November of each year as "National Grandparents' Day". Calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups and organizations to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1973
Sets forth the definition of the term "recycled wool" as it is to be used in the Wool Products Labeling Act. States that labels under the Wool Products Labeling Act shall use the term recycled rather than reused or reprocessed.
United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1973
Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop sulutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a National Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Development - Sets forth the functions and responsibilities of the Administration, including to (1) evaluate the total area of fire research needs in the Federal, state, and local government sectors and the private sector; (2) sponsor and encourage research into promising but highly unconventional solutions to fire problems; and (3) encourage research on firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment for firefighters. Title V: Grants for State and Local Program Assistance - Directs the Administration to make grants to States for (1) the establishment and operation of state fire prevention and control planning agencies; and (2) for programs to improve and strengthen fire prevention and control. Sets forth the requirements a State plan must encompass in order to receive grants. Directs the allocation of funds appropriated to the Administration for the purpose of making grants. Title VI: Functions of Certain Other Federal Agencies - Expands the authorizations of the Secretary of Commerce to include specified fire research and safety programs. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish, within the National Institutes of Health, a program to augment current sponsorship of research on burns and burn treatment. Requires the Federal Insurance Administration to provide low-cost insured loans to homeowners and businessmen for the purpose of installing fire protection equipment. Title VII: Administrative Provisions - Grants the Administration specified powers in carrying out its functions including (1) the power to hold hearings; and (2) to use services of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sets forth the procedure to be followed when an application for a grant has been rejected. Directs the Administration to carry out the programs of this Act during fiscal year 1974, and for the five succeeding fiscal years. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $128,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and for succeeding fiscal years such sums as the Congress might authorize. Title VIII: General Provisions - Makes the provisions of this Act separable if one is found invalid.
United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1973
Youth Camp Safety Act - Makes it the purpose of this Act to protect and safeguard the health and well-being of youth attending day camps, resident camps, and travel camps by providing for the establishment of Federal standards for the safe operation of youth camps. Confers upon the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare the primary responsibility for the promulgation and enforcement of Federal and State youth camp safety regulations. Requires any State which desires to assume responsibility for the development and modification of youth camp safety standards to submit a State plan to the Secretary for his approval. Allows a State whose plan has been rejected to obtain review of the decision in the United States Court of Appeals. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States which have in effect approved State plans, such grants not to exceed eighty percent of the cost of carrying out the State plan. Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal year 1973, and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to make the grants provided for in this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to inspect youth camps. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an Advisory Council on Youth Camp Safety and to submit to Congress at least once a year a comprehensive and detailed report on his administration under this Act. Authorizes penalties of up to $2,500 for each violation by youth camp operators of the standards promulgated pursuant to this Act. Authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal year 1973 and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years to carry out provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973
Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, for reduced rate transportation on a space available basis for youth (between 12 and 22), elderly people (aged 65 and older), and military personnel who are members of the United States armed services traveling at their own expense, in uniform and while on official leave, furlough, or pass. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1973
Hemophilia Act - Provides that any individual suffering from hemophilia may file a claim for benefits under this part with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare in such form and containing such information as he may reasonably require. States that benefits under this part shall be paid to, or on behalf of a claimant, in an amount equal to 100 percent of the actual cost of providing blood, blood products, and services associated with the treatment of hemophilia, less: (1) amounts payable by third parties (including governmental agencies), and (2) amounts determined by the Secretary (in accordance with this Act) to be payable by the individual suffering from hemophilia. Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 1973, and ending June 30, 1976, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. Directs the Secretary to provide for the establishment of no less than fifteen new centers for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals suffering from hempophilia. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this section $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, $10,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and $15,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976. Provides the Secretary shall establish a program within the Public Health Service to provide for diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of individuals suffering from hemophilia. States that such program shall be made available through the facilities of the Public Health Service to any individual requesting diagnosis, treatment, or counseling for hemophilia. Permits the Secretary to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities, and to enter into contracts with public and private entities and individuals to establish blood fractionation centers, for the purpose of fractionating and making available for distribution blood and blood products, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary to hemophilia treatment and diagnostic centers. Authorizes to be appropriated $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, $10,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and $15,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976 for this purpose. Establishes in the National Institutes of Health a National Hemophilia Advisory Board to be composed of twenty members. States that it shall be the function of the Board to: (1) establish guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia; and (2) submit a report to the President for transmittal to the Congress not later than January 31 of each year on the scope of actions conducted under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1973
Clean Elections Act - Title I: Federal Elections Commission - Creates a six-member independent Federal Elections Commission: 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2 members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, and 2 members appointed by the President. Specifies that the Commission shall have full legal powers. Authorizes the Commission to use the personnel and facilities of the General Accounting Office. Requires the Commission to submit its budget directly to Congress along with any recommendations it may have for legislation. Transfers specified functions of the Secretary of the Senate, the GAO and the Clerk of the House to the Commission. Requires each candidate for Federal office to have a central campaign committee through which all reports must pass. Requires the central committee to file its report with the Commission. Specifies that reports contain all contributions in excess of $100 and that cash contributions of $2,500 or more be reported within 24 hours. Requires a financial report to be filed 10 days before an election. Title II: Federal Matching Payment Entitlement Fund - Establishes on the books of the Treasury of the United States the Federal Matching Payment Entitlement Fund to remain available for expenditure without fiscal year limitation. Entitles candidates for Federal office or an official national party committee or an official congressional campaign committee to payments from the fund, during any calendar year, in an amount equal to the cmount of each contribution received by such candidate or committee not in excess of $50. Requires that the candidate or committee submit matching payment entitlement vouchers including the full name of the contributor together with the date, the exact amount of the contribution, and the complete address of the contributor. States that the Secretary of the Treasury shall make a payment from the fund to the candidate or the treasurer of the committee in the amount certified by the Commission. Sets forth the limitations on certification by the Commission. Title III: Limitations on Political Contributions - Declares a limitation on contributions, made by an individual and expenditures of not more than $2,500 in the case of a candidacy for President or Vice President or not more than $1,000 in a congressional campaign. Title IV: Tax Incentives for Contributions to Candidates for Public Office - Allows a maximum credit for a taxable year for contributions to candidates for public office of $50 ($100 for a joint return). Title V: Voter's Time - Provides for a schedule of televised political broadcasts by candidates for Federal office. Requires the television networks to make prime time available to the candidates at roles not exceeding the prevailing unit charge of the station for the same amount of program time in the same time period. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to pay fully all certified bills for Voter's Time not more than 10 days following receipt from the Registry of Election Finance.
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1973
Provides, under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, that persons who are blind and have at least six quarters of coverage shall be eligible for disability insurance benefits. Outlines those regulations which apply to the amount of benefits to be received. Defines blindness as used in this Act. Continues payment of such benefits as long as the blindness lasts, notwithstanding the amount of the individuals' earnings.
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1973
Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 per cent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States-flag commercial vessels be at least 25 per cent after June 30, l975, and at least 30 per cent after June 30, l977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241))
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1973
Provides, under the Small Business Act, that the term "small business concern" shall include a nonprofit organization providing economic benefit or valuable service to its members.
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973
Expresses the opposition of the Congress to the enactment of certain measures for the curtailment of benefits under the medicare and medicaid programs.
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1973
National Diabetes Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to expand the authority of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases in order to advance the national attack on diabetes. Authorizes the Director to the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases, with the advice of the National Advisory Council of the Institute, to develop a plan for a national diabetes program. Sets forth general guidelines for such program and provides that the program shall be coordinated with the other programs conducted or administered by the research institutes of the National Institure of Health. Provides that the plan required to be developed by this Act shall be developed within two hundred seventy days after the effective date of this Act. Requires the Director of the Institute at the end of each calender year, to prepare and submit to the President for transmittal to the Congress a report on the activities, progress and accomplishments under the progrom during the preceding year and a plan for the program for the succeding five-year period. to establish programs as necessary in cooperation with other Federal health agencies, state, local and regional public health agencies, and nonprofit private health agencies, in the prevention, control diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, appropriately emphasizing the prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of such diseases in children. Authorizes to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, $35,000,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and $45,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, for the purpose of establishing such programs. States that the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases may provide for the development of not less that fifteen centers for basic and clinical research into, training in, and demonstration of advanced diagnostic, prevention and treatment methods for diabetes prevention. States that support of such a center may be for a period of not to exceed five years and may be extended by the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases for additional periods of not more than five years each, after review of the operations of the centers by a scientific review group established by the Director. Establishes an Interagency Technical Committee on Diabetes which shall be responsible for coordinating those aspects of all Federal Health Programs and activities relating to diabetes.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1973
Provides that the government of a township which has no unit of local government (other than itself) located within it shall be treated neither as a county government nor a township government for purposes of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972. (Amends 31 U.S.C. 1227)
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1973
Permits, under title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance), the payment of benefits to a married couple on their combined earnings record where that method of computation produces a higher combined benefit.
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1973
Abestosis and Mesothelioma Benefits Act - Title I: General - Sets forth the findings of Congress and defines the terms used in this Act. Title II: Claims for Benefits Filed on or Before December 31, 1974 - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to, in accordance with the provisions of this Title, and the regulations promulgated by him under this title, make payments of benefits in respect of total disability of any asbestos worker due to asbestosis or mesothelioma, and in respect of the death of any asbestos worker whose death was due to asbestosis or mesothelioma. Establishes formulae for determining the payment of benefits. Provides that benefit payments under this Act to an asbestos worker or his widow, child, parent, brother, or sister, shall be reduced, on a monthly or other appropriate basis, by an amount equal to any payment received by such worker or his widow, child, parent, brother, or sister, under the workmen's compensation, unemployment compensation, or disability insurance laws of his State on account of the disability of such worker, and the amount by which such payment would be reduced on account of excess earnings of such worker under the Social Security Act if the amount paid were a benefit payable under such Act. States that benefits payable under this title shall be deemed not to be income for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code. Establishes procedures and requirements for the filing of claims under this title. Title III: Claims for Benefits After December 31, 1974 - Declares that on and after January 1, 1975, any claim for benefits for death or total disability due to asbetosis or mesothelioma shall be filed pursuant to the applicable State workmen's compensation law, except that during any period when asbestos workers or their surviving widows, children, parents, brothers, or sisters, as the case may be, are not covered by a State workmen's compensation law which provides adequate coverage for asbetosis and mesothelioma they shall be entitled to claim benefits under this title. Directs the Secretary of Labor to, no later than October 1, 1973, publish in the Federal Register a list of State workmen's compensation laws which provide adequate coverage for asbestosis and mesothelioma and to revise and republish in the Federal Register such list from time to time, as may be appropriate to reflect changes in such State laws due to legislation or judicial or administrative interpretation. States that the action of the Secretary in including or failing to include any State workmen's compensation law on such list shall be subject to judicial review exclusively in the United States court of appeals for the circuit in which the State is located or the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Requires that within one hundred and twenty days following the convening of each session of Congress the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall submit to the Congress an annual report upon the subject matter of title II of this Act, and, after January 1, 1975, the Secretary of Labor shall also submit such a report upon the subject matter of title III of this Act. Provides that nothing in this Act shall relieve any employer of the duty to comply with any State workmen's compensation law, except insofar as such State law is in conflict with the provisions of this Act and the Secretary by regulation, so prescribes. Provides that no employer shall discharge or in any other way discriminate against any asbestos worker employed by him by reason of the fact that such worker is suffering from asbestosis or mesothelioma.
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1973
National Catastrophic Disaster Insurance Act - Establishes a program of Federal insurance against catastrophic natural disasters and other such disasters utilizing the private insurance industry, particularly risk-sharing pools of insurance companies, while preserving State regulation. Establishes, within the office of the Federal Insurance Administrator in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the position of Assistant Insurance Administrator for Disaster Insurance, who shall head an office of Federal Disaster Insurance. Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) impose and collect an insurance premium surcharge which may not exceed 5 percent and may vary on a statewide regional, country wide basis, or any combination of these; (2) determine and prescribe the terms, conditions, and limitations of the catastrophic disaster insurance program as provided under this Act; (3) purchase reinsurance to the extent deemed appropriate and available; (4) make such disbursements from a special fund established in the U.S. Treasury for operations under this Act in order to reimburse insurance companies in full for claims paid by them for covered losses under the Act's program and for other operating expenses incurred by such companies under the program; and (5) make other disbursements and take other actions necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act. Extends as mandatory the coverage of castatrophic disasters in each property insurance policy now in effect or hereafter issued, other than motor vehicle insurance policies. Establishes in U.S. Treasury a fund to be used by the Secretary for operating and capital expenses under this Act. Forbids coverage of new catastrophic disaster insurance where in violation of State or local laws or where the Secretary determines an area to be of special catastrohpic disaster risk. Prohibits the duplications of benefits where loss is covered by a valid claim paid under catastrophic disaster insurance under this Act. Provides for the termination of the Act's program no later than June 30, 1975 if catastrophic disaster insurance equal or increased coverage is provided by private insurance companies.
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1973
Public Safety Officers Benefits Act - Requires Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, where it determines that an eligible public safety officer has died as the direct result of a personal injury sustained in the performance of duty, leaving a spouse or one or more eligible dependents, to pay a gratuity of $50,000 to such dependents. Establishes procedures for the distribution of such payment. Defines the term "eligible public safety officer" as any individual employed by a public agency as a law enforcement officer or fireman (including officially recognized volunteer firemen). Requires that, at the time of his injury, a law enforcement officer must have been engaged in: (1) the apprehension or attempted apprehension of any person for the commission of a crime, or who at the time was sought as a material witness in a criminal proceeding; or (2) protecting or guarding a person held for the commission of a crime or held as a material witness in connection with a crime; or (3) the lawful prevention of, or lawful attempt to prevent, the commission of a crime or was otherwise engaged in the performance of his duty and such injury was the result of a criminal act or apparent criminal act. Requires that a fireman at the time of his injury must have been engaged in the protection of life or property from fire. Authorizes to be appropriated in each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Excludes public safety officers of the District of Columbia from the coverage extended under this Act. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 3768, 3781)
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1973
Health Programs Extension Act - Title I: Amendments to Public Health Service Act - Extends appropriations through fiscal year 1974 for the following programs under the Public Health Service Act: (1) health services research and development, (2) national health surveys and studies, (3) public health training, (4) migrant health (5) comprehensive health planning and services (6) assistance to medical libraries (7) Hill-Burton programs for construction of medical library facilities (8) training in the allied health professions, (9) regional medical programs, and (10) population research and family planning. Title II: Amendments to the Community Mental Health Centers Act - Extends appropriations through fiscal year 1974 for the following programs under the Community Mental Health Centers Act: (1) construction assistance for mental health centers, (2) staffing assistance for mental health centers, (3) alcoholism programs (4) drug abuse programs, (5)consultation services, and (6) mental health of children. Title III: Amendments to the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act - Extends appropriations through fiscal year 1974 for construction, services, and planning under the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act. Title IV: Funding Assurances - Extends appropriations through fiscal year 1974 for programs under the Medical Facilities Construction and Modernization Amendment of 1970.
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1973
Extends Federal injury and death benefits to all eligible public safety officers and their survivors. Defines eligible officer for the purposes of this Act as a person who is determined by the Secretary of Labor to have fireman by a State or a political subdivision of a State; (2) an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized volunteer fire department; (3) serving without compensation as an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized law enforcement agency of a State or political subdivision of a State; and (4) injured in the performance of such duties. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8191)
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973
Permits the transportation, mailing, and broadcasting of advertising, information and materials concerning lotteries authorized by law and conducted by a State or the District of Columbia. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 1307; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1953, 39 U.S.C. 3005)
United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1973
Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, under the Urban Mass Transportation Act, to make grants to assist States and local public bodies and agencies thereof in the payment of operating expenses incurred in connection with the provision of mass transportation service in urban areas. Requires a State or public body or agency to submit a comprehensive mass transportation service improvement plan to qualify for such assistance. Authorizes to be appropriated for such grants $40,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975. Increases to 80 percent the Federal share of projects other than projects for the paying of operating expenses. Increases to $6,100,000,000 the obligations the Secretary may incure to finance urban mass transportation projects under the Act. Provides that no financial assistance shall be provided under this Act to any State or local public body or agency thereof with respect to any project unless there has been established by the State or locality involved a Mass Transportation Advisory Council to advise and assist such State or local public body or agency in the establishment of policies and the making of decisions involving mass transportation service in the area involved. Provides that no financial assistance shall be provided under the Act to any State or local public body or agency thereof which engages directly or indirectly in the transporting of schoolchildren and school personnel to and from school and school-authorized functions, or proposes to expand present routes, schedules, service, or facilities for the purpose of providing transportation for schoolchildren and school personnel to and from school and school-authorized functions, in competition with or supplementary to the service currently provided by a private transportation company, or other person, engaged in so transporting such schoolchildren and school personnel.
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1973
Authorizes the President to stabilize rents at levels prevailing on January 10, 1973, and permits the President to allow rent increases only by the actual amount of any increase in any tax, fee, or service charge levied by a State or local government and any necessary capital improvement and any reasonable increased costs of services and materials.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1973
Freezes, under the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, all prices and interest rates at levels no higher than those prevailing on March 16, 1973. Authorizes the President to roll back prices and interest rates to levels lower than those prevailing on such date. Provides for the stabilization of rents at levels prevailing on January 10, 1973. Authorizes the President to roll back rents to levels lower than those prevailing on such date. Provides for the regulation of credit for commodity futures trading by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Establishes in the legislative branch an Officer of Consumer Counselor. Provides the Consumer Counselor with duties to carry out the provisions of this Act. Extends for one year (to 1974) the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to construct and provide shoreside facilities for the education and convenience of visitors to the United States Ship Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, and to transfer responsibility for their operation and maintenance to the National Park Service. Authorizes to be appropriated $2,500,000 for the planning, construction, equipping, and furnishing of such facilities, such sum to be in addition to the regular budgetary appropriations for the Department of the Navy.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1973
Permits the transportation, mailing, and broadcasting of advertising, information and materials concerning lotteries authorized by law and conducted by a State or the District of Columbia. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 1307; Amends 18 U.S.C. 1953, 39 U.S.C. 3005)
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973
Allows an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for tuition paid by a taxpayer during the taxable year to any private nonprofit elementary or secondary school for the education as a full-time student of any dependent with respect to whom the taxpayer is allowed an income tax exemption under the Internal Revenue Code. Limits the tax credit to 50 percent of the tuition paid by the taxpayer or $200, whichever is less. Provides that any payment which is taken into account in determining the tax credit shall not be treated as an amount paid by the taxpayer for purposes of determining entitlement to a tax deduction. Allows any U.S. taxpayer to commence a proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, within the three month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, to determine whether the provisions of this Act are valid legislation under the U.S. Constitution. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 42)
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Urban Mass Transportation Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, under the Urban Mass Transportation Act, to make grants or loans to assist States and local public bodies and agencies thereof in the payment of operating expenses incurred in connection with the provision of mass transportation service in urban areas. Requires a State or public body or agency to submit a comprehensive mass transportation service improvement plan to qualify for such assistance. Authorizes to be appropriated for such grants $400,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1974 and 1975. Increases to 80 percent the Federal share of projects other than projects for the paying of operating expenses. Increases to $6,100,000,000 the obligations the Secretary may incur to finance urban mass transportation projects under the Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and loans under the Act to private nonprofit corporations and associations for the specific purpose of assisting them in providing transportation services meeting the special needs of elderly and handicapped persons for whom mass transportation services, planned, designed, and carried out under the Act are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. Provides that no financial assistance shall be provided under the Act to any State or local public body or agency thereof which engages directly or indirectly in the transporting of schoolchildren and school personnel to and from school and school-authorized functions, or proposes to expand present routes, schedules, service, or facilities for the purpose of providing transportation for schoolchildren and school personnel to and from school and school-authorized functions, in competition with or supplementary to the service currently provided by a private transportation company, or other person, engaged in so transporting such schoolchildren and school personnel.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide for the construction of a Veterans' Administration hospital in the southern area of New Jersey. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Extends the authorizations through fiscal year 1974 for the following programs under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965: (1) grants for public works and development facilities; (2) public works and development facility loans; (3) technical assistance, research and information related to public works and development facilities; (4) financial assistance for projects in economic development districts; and (5) supplemental funds for Federal grants-in-aid programs for economic development regions. Provides that no area designated as a redevelopment area for purposes of the Act shall have such designation terminated or modified before June 1, 1974, unless the qualified local governing body of the county specifically requests the such action.
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