United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize any taxpayer to elect to have any portion of any overpayment of tax or any contribution in money which the taxpayer forwards with the return for such taxable year be available, as the taxpayer may designate on such return, for the National Endowment for the Arts or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
National Meals-on-Wheels Act - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to allow States to distribute Federal Funds for the establishment of: (1) projects to provide home-delivered meals to qualified homebound elderly persons; (2) an information and referral system for homebound individuals receiving such meals; and (3) an operation to seek volunteer personnel for the delivery of such meals and to compensate such personnel for related transportation expenses. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1978 and 1979 for the purpose of providing home-delivered meals under this Act. Limits to five percent the amount of such funds which may be spent upon the administration of such program. Directs the Commissioner of the Administration on Aging to conduct a demonstration project involving at least three States to determine the feasibility of using the meals system designed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the elderly as a component of, or substitute for, regular nutrition projects assisted under the Older Americans Act of 1965.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend until September 30, 1978, the period of time during which funds allotted to States for the construction of treatment works shall remain available.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Penalizes the transportation in interstate or foreign Commerce of airline tickets worth at least $5,000 knowing the same to be stolen or obtained by fraud. Prohibits the receipt, concealment, or sale of airline tickets worth at least $5,000 or the possession of at least five airline tickets whether or not any entries have been made thereon, knowing the same to be stolen. Prescribes the transportation in commerce of forged, altered, or counterfeited airline tickets or of tools to be be used in forging, altering, or counterfeiting an airline ticket. Prohibits the receipt, concealment, sale or disposal as part of interstate or foreign commerce of forged, altered, or counterfeit airline tickets.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Revises the boundaries of the Tinicum National Environmental Center, Pennsylvania. Increases the amount authorized to be appropriated for land acquisition for, and development of, such center.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Comprehensive Youth Employment Act - Title I: Youth Employment and Community Service Programs - Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 to establish a Youth Community Service Program whereby prime sponsors under such Act are to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for the purpose of providing Youth Community Service employment to youths in jobs required to carry out approved community service projects. Directs each prime sponsor to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for the establishment of youth opportunity in private enterprise and youth occupational information and career guidance programs. Directs the Secretary of Labor to make payments to prime sponsors in order to make financial assistance available to local education agencies for the purpose of providing youths in secondary schools with job experience. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a National Occupational Information and Career Guidance Service in the Department of Labor to undertake estimates of present and future occupational needs, to compile data on the numbers of people engaged in education and training, to assist States in the preparation of individual State and area projections of occupational outlook, and to serve as the informational and statistical base required for matching career preparation with future career prospects. Authorizes the Secretary to (1) make grants to public agencies, colleges, and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of training and retraining job counseling and placement personnel and (2) carry out a program of demonstration and evaluation projects relative to job counseling, information, and placement programs for youths. Requires each prime sponsor to establish an Education-Work Committee of its planning council. States the duty of such committees to be to make recommendations with respect to the programs established under this title and to institute local career development plans. Title II: National Conservation Corps - National Conservation Corps Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to jointly establish a National Conservation Corps for the purpose of providing employment and training for youths in projects which reduce the inventory of conservation work or provide public benefits in connection with the conservation, protection, reforestation, regeneration, improvement, development, utilization, maintenance, or enjoyment of the natural resources of lands and waters under the ownership or control of the United States, any agency thereof, or of any State or any subdivision thereof. Authorizes the Secretaries to make grants to States and local governments to assist them in employing youths to carry out conservation projects on non-Federal public lands and waters. Title III: Job Corps - Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated annually to the Job Corps.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Municipal Securities Full Disclosure Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require any issuer of municipal securities which has an aggregate principal amount of municipal securities exceeding $50,000,000 to prepare an annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifies information which must be included in such reports. Requires any issuer, with certain stated exceptions, which offers or sells an issue of municipal securities the aggregate principal amount of which exceeds $5,000,000 to prepare a distribution statement which gives a detailed description of the offering; the intended use of the proceeds of such offering; and such information as is deemed necessary by the Commission.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide identical income tax rates for single persons and married couples filing joint returns. Limits the earned income that must be reported by a married individual filing a separate return to the amount actually earned by that individual.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Consumer Controversies Resolution Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to assure all consumers convenient access to a consumer controversy resolution mechanism which is effective, fair, inexpensive, and expeditious, and to facilitate better representation of consumer interests. Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish an office of Consumer Redress. Directs the Commission to perform enumerated duties, including: (1) payment to the States of funds to assist in the development, establishment, or improvement of State consumer controversy resolution systems; (2) review of the operation of each State plan for the resolution of controversy involving consumers which has been approved under this Act; and (3) articulation and evaluation of the goals for a model State system of consumer controversy resolution. Provides for the allocation to States of monies appropriated for financial assistance pursuant to this Act. Specifies purposes for which such funds may be used including public education and publicity relating to the availability and proper use of consumer controversy resolution mechanisms and settlement procedures. Requires each recipient of assistances under this Act to keep such records as the Federal Trade Commission shall prescribe. Directs the Commission to submit an annual report to the President and Congress. Authorizes to be appropriated not more than $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1979.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Federal Trade Commission Amendments - Imposes under the Federal Trade Commission Act, a civil penalty of $5,000 per day for each day any person, partnership, or corporation fails to provide reports, documentary evidence, or testimony to the Commission after the 30th day following the due date of such information. Makes cease and desist orders of the Commission final 60 days after such order is served unless stayed by an appropriate court. Provides, under the Federal Trade Commission Act, that the appointment of any officer or employee of the Federal Trade Commission (other than a Commissioner) shall not be subject to review or approval by any entity within the Executive Office of the President. Requires that all recommendations by the Commission concerning legislation transmitted to the President or the Office of Management and Budget be concurrently transmitted to Congress. Requires the Commission to act upon a petition for the issuance, repeal, or amendment of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act within 120 days after receipt of such petition. States that if such petition is for the issuance of a rule defining such an act and is denied or not acted upon by the Commission, the petitioner may have a district court of the United States issue an order requiring the Commission to initiate such a rule if such court finds that the practices sought to be proscribed have a substantial adverse effect on a significant number of persons and that the Commission's failure to issue a rule with respect to such petition will result in a continuation of such practices and their adverse effects. Directs the Commission to conduct a study to determine if the advertising of alcoholic beverages produced by distillers constitutes unfair or deceptive practices and if the Commission does determine such advertising does constitute such practice to determine if existing legislative authority is sufficient to effectively prevent it. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the functions of the Federal Trade Commission $61,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1979.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) to remove the limitation on the amount of outside income which an individual may earn while receiving benefits.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Surplus School Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to local agencies to pay the costs of renovating closed school buildings so they may be converted for other educational and social purposes. Suggests purposes for which conversion grants may be extended, including: (1) community centers; (2) senior citizen centers; (3) day care centers; (4) vocational schools; (5) medical facilities; and (6) recreational centers. Sets forth application requirements which local agencies must complete including: (1) structuring a plan for renovation of the closed school building; (2) estimating costs of such renovation; and (3) demonstrating to the Secretary's satisfaction sufficient financial ability to carry out the provisions of such plan. States that the amount of a grant under this Act shall be 80 percent of the estimated cost of renovation. Requires local agencies which receive a grant for more than the actual cost of renovation to return such surplus money to the Secretary. Sets priorities to be followed by the Secretary in approving applications for grants under this Act including: (1) an application for renovating a closed school building in a school district whose current school enrollments have decreased by ten percent or more from the enrollments of the previous school year, and (2) an application for renovating a closed school building which is not being utilized for any educational or social service purpose at the time of application. Directs the Secretary to serve as a national clearinghouse to local agencies by providing information on feasible alternative uses for closed school buildings. Prohibits the distribution of more than ten percent of the funds appropriated by Congress for the program for grants in any fiscal year. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and Congress: (1) a yearly report listing local agencies which received grants and the purposes for which such grants were made; and (2) a detailed evaluation of the effectiveness of the program based on cost analysis and a survey of school closure problems to be submitted at the end of three years.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Community- Based Day Treatment and In-Home Services for Children and Families Act - Amends Part B of Title IV (Child-Welfare Services) of the Social Security Act to provide for the establishment of day treatment and in-home arrangements for services to children and families in trouble. Makes funds appropriated under the Social Security Act for child welfare services available to cooperating State agencies in the provision of day treatment and in-home services to children and families. Authorizes the appropriation of an additional $50,000,000 for each of the two fiscal years following the enactment of this Act for the purposes of this Act. Provides for the distribution of such funds to the appropriate State agencies. Defines the terms "day treatment services," and "in-home services. Requires States, as a condition to receiving Federal payments for child welfare services, to limit the placement of children outside of the home for treatment to those cases in which all feasible alternatives have been exhausted, or such placement has been ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. Requires State plans for aid and services to needy families with children to provide that the State agency supervising the administration of the plan will: (1) exhaust all feasible alternatives to placement of a child in a foster home, institution, or other residential facility before placing or approving the placement of such child in such a home, institution, or facility; and (2) submit to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare periodic reports indicating the steps being taken to explore such alternatives (and the various types of alternative arrangements being considered) in connection with the placement of children in such homes, institutions, and facilities.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Federal Employees' Political Activities Act - Revises provisions prohibiting Federal employees, Postal Service employees, and District of Columbia employees from engaging in political activities. Continues proscriptions against employees using their official authority or influence to interfere with the result of any election or to coerce the political action of any person. Modifies provisions relating to the solicitation and offering of political contributions by Federal employees. Prohibits employees from: (1) giving or offering to give a political contribution to any individual either to vote or refrain from voting; (2) soliciting or receiving a political contribution to vote or refrain from voting; (3) knowingly giving a political contribution to a superior; (4) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution from another employee with respect to whom such employee is a superior; (5) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution in specified facilities; or (6) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution from or giving a political contribution to an employee, Member of Congress or officer of a uniformed service. Places additional restrictions on specified employees of the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice and the Central Intelligence Agency. Prohibits employees, with specified exceptions, from engaging in political activities while on duty, while wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying their position, or in designated areas. Establishes the Board on Political Activities of Federal Employees to decide cases regarding violations of this Act. Directs the Civil Service Commission to investigate reports and allegations of prohibited activity. Requires the Commission to give notice to the Board and the employees involved of apparent violations, except when the conduct of specified officials is involved, in which case the Commission is directed to refer the matter to the Attorney General and to report to Congress and the President. Directs the Board to render a final decision on the apparent violation on the basis of the record after a hearing conducted by a hearing examiner, which record shall include the recommended decision of the hearing examiner and any exception to such decision filed by the employee. Permits an employee upon whom a penalty is imposed by an order of the Board to seek judicial review. Specifies penalties for violation of the prohibitions contained in this Act. Directs the Commission to establish a continuing program to inform all employees of their rights of political participation and to educate employees with respect to those activities which are prohibited. Creates a specific criminal offense for extortion of political contributions from Federal personnel.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977
Life Support Centers Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize and direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to make grants to the health agencies of States, or political subdivisions thereof, or to any qualified nonprofit agency for programs of: (1) prenatal health care to adolescents; (2) health care to infants of adolescent mothers; (3) family planning services; (4) social services for adolescent mothers; and (5) funds to purchase adoption services for adolescent mothers. Stipulates that the Federal share of assistance to programs under this section shall not exceed 75 percent of the cost of a program. Sets forth procedures by which application may be made for grants. Authorizes the appropriation of $30,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act for fiscal year 1978 and for each of the two succeeding fiscal years.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977
Stolen Property Amendments - Amends provisions of Federal law setting forth penalties for interstate or foreign commerce in stolen cattle to include stolen swine, sheep, fowl, insects, horses, mules, or carcasses thereof.
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Requires the Civil Service Commission to establish a Special Cost-of-Living Pay Schedule for Federal employees located in any city or metropolitan area having a population of 500,000 or more, such schedule to contain special rates of basic pay representing increases in comparable rates provided by the General Schedule, for the purpose of offsetting the increased cost-of-living of such employees.
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Elderly and Handicapped Americans Transportation Services Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to allow airlines to offer free or reduced rate transportation to persons 65 years of age or older, and for handicapped persons and their necessary attendants. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to allow common carriers subject to the provisions of such Act to provide free or reduced rate transportation to persons 65 years of age or older and to handicapped persons and their attendants. Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to direct the Secretary of Transportation, in providing assistance under such Act, to give preferential treatment to State and local public bodies which agree to adopt and maintain specially reduced rates, not exceeding 50 percent of the regular rates, for handicapped persons and persons over 65. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and loans to States and local public bodies in order to assist them in providing mass transportation services which will meet the needs of handicapped persons and persons over 65. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe standards for the design of buildings, structures, and facilities which are provided with financial assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act to insure that persons 65 or over and the physically or mentally handicapped will have ready access to, and use of, those buildings, structures, and facilities. Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for special transportation research and demonstration projects for the handicapped and the elderly. Authorizes appropriations of $15,000,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 1976 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out such grant program.
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
National Condominium and Tenants Rights Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares the purposes of the Act, including to establish minimum national standards governing the sale, ownership, conversion to, and extension of credit for condominiums. States that no condominium housing loan shall be made: (1) to any developer unless the creditor received a written property statement containing specified names, addresses, legal descriptions, costs and assurances; or (2) to any prospective purchaser unless the same written property statement has been submitted to such purchaser 21 days prior to any legally obligating document's execution. Provides similar protection for tenants in cases of condominium conversions. Prohibits discrimination against condominium-unit purchasers in the extension of credit on the basis of age, sex, marital status, religion, race, or national origin. Provides for the designation of an Assistant Secretary for Condominiums in the Department of Housing and Urban Development and enumerates the duties to be performed. Requires each creditor subject to the provisions of this Act to file an annual report with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development showing the extent of compliance with the provisions of this Act. Creates a civil remedy against creditors by persons discriminated against in violation of this Act. States that any developer or creditor who violates the provisions of this Act shall be fined not more than $15,000 for each violation. Empowers the Secretary to encourage and make grants to State and local governments to help establish offices to administer and enforce State and local requirements with respect to condominiums. Enumerates the requirements to be met by any plan for the protection of purchasers of condominium units and those displaced by conversion to such units prior to the making of any grants.
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Prescription Drug Price Information Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require retailers of prescription drugs to post the prices of certain commonly prescribed drugs for the general public. Directs each drug retailer to prominently post a list of the prices of the 100 prescription drug products that had the highest dollar volume of retail by such drug retailer within a period to be determined by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Requires the posting for each such drug to (1) list the drug product under its established name (if any) and its proprietary name (if any), and (2) contain the lowest price at which such drug product is offered for sale by such retailer for a quantity which the Secretary determines is the quantity in which the drug product is most commonly dispensed. Provides that no drug retailer may sell any prescription drug product the price of which he has posted: (1) in the case of a sale of the drug product in a quantity which is equal to or greater than the quantity which is posted, at a unit price that is greater than the unit price of the drug sold in the quantity which is posted, or (2) in the case of a sale of the drug product in a quantity which is less than which is posted, at a unit price that is more than 110 percent of the price of the drug sold in the quantity posted. Empowers the Secretary to prescribe regulations under which the unit price of drugs shall be determined.
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Investment Advisers Act Amendments - Prohibits any investment adviser, under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, unless exempt from registration thereunder, from making use of the mails of interstate commerce unless such adviser and all associated natural persons passes an appropriate test or examination or experience standards, and meets standards relating to contractural capacity. Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to consult with the States prior to adopting any rules prescribing tests pursuant to this Act, in order to avoid duplicative testing. Prohibits any investment adviser who: (1) is authorized to exercise investment discretion, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with respect to an account; (2) has access to securities or funds of a client; or (3) is an investment adviser of an investment company, under the Investment Advisers Act, from making use of the mails or interstate commerce in connection with his business as an investment adviser in contravention of such rules and regulations as the Commission shall prescribe in the public interest or for the protection of investors. Defines the term "person associated with an investment adviser," under such Act. Directs the Commission to study the extent to which persons not included in the definition of "investment adviser," under such Act, or specifically excluded therefrom, engage in activities which are the same as or similar to those engaged in by investment advisers, and whether the omission or exclusion of such persons from the definition is consistent with the protection of investors. Requires the Commission to study: (1) whether and to what extent the protection of investors would be facilitated by establishing one or more self-regulatory organizations which would be registered with the Commission and subject to its oversight; and (2) whether and to what extent regulations of investment advisers under Federal and State law impose unnecessarily duplicative regulation, and whether it is feasible to reduce or eliminate undue burdens caused by such duplicative regulation.
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Public Participation Act - Authorizes the award of attorney's fees and other costs of public participation in proceedings for the promulgation of standards or other regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act; labeling requirements or other regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act; and orders under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966. States that such reimbursement will be made if the appropriate agency determines that the participant applying for such reimbursement represents an interest which would substantially contribute to a fair determination of the issues to be resolved in the proceeding and that either the economic interest of such person in the outcome of the proceeding is small compared to the costs involved or that such person does not have sufficient resources adequately to participate in the proceeding without compensation under this Act. Permits the decision of a court in specified civil actions under such Acts to award cost of participation to a party to such action if the court thinks such award is appropriate.
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Condemns terrorist activities. Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives: (1) that terrorists should be punished; (2) that the release of Abu Daoud by France was premature and unjustified; and (3) that such release should be condemned.
United States · United States Congress · 17 January 1977
Amends the Community Mental Health Centers Act to permit agencies located outside catchment areas with community mental health centers and which have received children's mental health grants before the Community Mental Health Centers Amendments of 1975 to continue to receive such grants.
United States · United States Congress · 17 January 1977
Substitute Prescription Drug Act - Permits a pharmacist to fill or refill a drug prescription from a licensed physician with a substitute drug when the drug in the prescription is identified by a proprietary name or designation if (1) the physician has not stated that such prescription is only to be filled or refilled by the drug so identified; and (2) the cost of the substitute drug is lower than the prescribed drug or any other substitute currently available in the pharmacists inventory. Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting a drug if the patient requests a substitute other than such substitute selected by the pharmacist. Permits a pharmacist to utilize a substitute drug for a prescribed drug when the prescribed drug is identified by its established name if (1) use of the substitute drug would result in a reduction in cost to the patient; and (2) such substitute is the least costly substitute currently available in the pharmacist's inventory. Prohibits use of a substitute drug in the case of an established name drug prescription if the physician specifies that the prescription is to be filled with a drug other than the substitute except, (1) if more than one substitute drug conforms to the prescribed drugs specifications and the cost to the patient is less than any other substitute drug, such substitute drug may be used; or (2) the patient requests a drug other than the substitute drug chosen by the pharmacist. Exempts certain transactions with respect to which benefits are payable under the Social Security Act from the substitute drug requirements. Preempts State law in areas covered by this Act. Makes any violation of this Act a violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act and subject to enforcement under such Act.
United States · United States Congress · 17 January 1977
Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bronze bust or statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. and to place it in a suitable location in the Capitol.
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1977
Consumer Fraud Act - Prohibits deceptive acts or practices in connection with the sale of consumer goods or services, including false advertising, intended undersupply of goods, misrepresentation of goods and acceptance of consideration without intending to perform or deliver as promised. Sets criminal penalties for the violation of this Act. Establishes civil remedies available to the affected consumer. Allows the Attorney General of the United States or the attorney general of any State in which a prohibited act or practice occurred to bring an action to enjoin any act in violation of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1977
National Aquaculture Organic Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a National Aquaculture Development Plan. Requires that such plan (1) identify each aquatic species which can be cultured on a commercial basis (priority aquatic species), and (2) contain a program of aquaculture development for such priority aquatic species. Directs the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior, whichever is appropriate, to review annually each aquatic species not identified as a priority species and the program established for each priority species. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to (1) establish and maintain an aquaculture information center, (2) maintain an inventory of public and private aquaculture being carried out in the United States, (3) arrange for the mutual exchange of information relating to aquaculture with foreign nations, and (4) submit an annual report to Congress on the implementation of the provisions of this Act. Establishes the Interagency Committee on Aquaculture comprised of the heads of various Federal agencies to insure that there is a continuing exchange of information relating to the aquacultural programs and projects of the various agencies and to review on a continuing basis the relevant programs and projects of all Federal agencies. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior to carry out any function under this Act through grants or contracts. Limits the amount of any grant made available under this Act to one-half of the estimated cost of the project for which the grant was made. Authorizes either Secretary to guarantee obligations issued for the financing of any aquaculture facility within the United States. Stipulates that the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all such guaranteed obligations shall not exceed $100,000,000. Authorizes the Secretary to collect a fee for guaranteed obligations not to exceed one-half of one percent per annum of the outstanding principal balance of the obligation. Sets forth the allowable interest rate, maturity date, and default procedures relating to such loans. Authorizes the appropriate Secretary to issue notes or obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury if the monies in the loan fund are insufficient to pay such a loan in the event of default. Authorizes the Secretary to make disaster loans available to individuals who have guaranteed loans under this Act. Establishes within the Treasury a Federal Aquaculture Assistance Fund for the purpose of guaranteeing loans or making disaster loans available under this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish an insurance program for persons with guaranteed loans under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior to carry out the various provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1977
World War I Pension Act - Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay (in addition to any already paid) a monthly pension of $150 to each veteran of World War I who meets specified service requirements, or to the surviving spouse of each such veteran, or when there is no surviving spouse, to the child or children of each such veteran.
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1977
Comprehensive Health Care Insurance Act - Requires every employer to offer each of his employees and their families qualified health care insurance. States that such coverage shall be optional with the employee. Requires an employer to contribute to the cost of such coverage for the benefit of an electing employee and his family at least 65 percent of the premium, with the employee contributing the balance. Establishes, for low-income employees, a program of certificates of entitlement or income tax credit in the amount by which the portion of the premium payable by such an employee exceeds the premium for which he would be liable under the program of health insurance for the unemployed or self-employed as established by this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring suit to compel an employer to comply with the provisions of this Act. Stipulates that employers experiencing substantial increases in payroll cost due to the provisions of this Act will be entitled to a cash payment by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or a credit against income tax. States that premiums for employee groups of one to 100 persons and self-employed persons shall not exceed 125 percent of the estimated average in the State of the annual premium for employee groups of more than 100 persons. Sets forth a plan of health insurance providing hospital, medical, dental, and other health care services for non-employed and self-employed individuals and their families. Establishes, as a means of implementing such plan, a program of certificates of entitlement issued by the Secretary and credits against income tax for the premium for qualified health care insurance. States that the amount of Federal participation shall be related to the income of the individual or family, the Government to pay the full premium for those whose annual incomes are insufficient to create income tax liability, and to pay a gradually smaller proportion of the premium for others in relation to increasing amounts of income tax liability. Provides qualified health care insurance for an individual or family with no tax liability for the base year. Stipulates that the premium rate to be charged for a qualified health care insurance policy offered under such plan for any year shall in no case exceed 125 percent of the estimated average of premiums paid in the State for qualified health care insurance for groups of employees with more than 100 members. Excludes from qualified health care insurance coverage payment for stipulated items, including: (1) personal comfort items; (2) eyeglasses, hearing aids, or orthopedic shoes; and (3) private room inpatient hospital accommodations. Limits the aggregate amount of expenditures for catastrophic illness expenses. Sets forth requirements which must be met by qualified health care insurance plans. Establishes the Federal Health Insurance Redemption Fund. Authorizes appropriations to the fund of amounts equal to the aggregate amount of premiums paid under this Act. Requires carriers offering qualified health care insurance policies to participate in an assigned-risk pool which may be established in such State by the State insurance department or by such agency as may be authorized by the State. Establishes a Health Insurance Advisory Board to: (1) prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act; (2) establish minimum Federal standards for the use of State insurance departments in determining whether an insurance company and plan are qualified under this Act; (3) in consultation with carriers, providers of services, and consumers, plan, review, and develop, where necessary, programs whose purposes are to provide for maintaining the quality of medical care; and (4) review the effectiveness of the program established by this Act. Stipulates that individuals collecting unemployment compensation are eligible for coverage under this Act, unless covered through an employed member of his family. Permits an income tax credit for premiums paid for qualified insurance plans under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1977
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to remove the 25-member limit to the number of sponsors of any House of Representatives bill. Permits the addition or deletion of any Member's name as the sponsor of any legislation by a request made by a Member to the Speaker on behalf of such Member.
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments - Title I: Findings and Purposes with Respect to Managing the Resources of the Outer Continental Shelf - Declares that the national interest will be served by a policy of increased domestic production of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf. Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish policies and procedures for management of the oil and gas resources of the Outer Continental Shelf, while minimizing or eliminating adverse impacts of such development. Title II: Amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to revise bidding and leasing procedures under the Act. Requires that the Secretary of the Interior provide Governors of affected coastal States with the opportunity to jointly lease lands. Establishes procedures for geological and geophysical exploration in the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires submission of exploration plans to the Secretary of the Interior for approval. Directs the Secretary to prepare and periodically revise an oil and gas leasing program consistent with the purpose of this Act. Stipulates that the Secretary shall be responsible for preparing any environmental impact statements as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Establishes procedures for review of the leasing program by affected States, localities, and regions. Authorizes the establishment of Regional Outer Continental Shelf Advisory Boards. Stipulates that Board recommendations on proposed leasing activities for such region shall be binding upon the Secretary unless inconsistent with national security or the national interest. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to study areas included in lease sales in order to develop baseline information concerning the potential impact of the proposed oil and gas development on the coastal environment. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate safety regulations for oil and gas development operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the National Academy of Engineering to study the adequacy of existing safety regulations and submit its findings to Congress and the Secretary. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to enforce applicable safety, environmental, and occupational safety and health regulations relating to development of the Outer Continental Shelf. Allows citizen suits by persons adversely affected by actions under this Act. Imposes civil penalties of not more than $10,000 per day for failure to comply with the provisions of this Act. Imposes criminal penalties in fines of not more than $100,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than ten years for knowing and willful violations of this Act. Reserves the right of the United States to purchase a specified percentage of the oil and gas produced by leases or permits issued pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish procedures for equitable distribution of oil from such leases to small refiners. Imposes restrictions on employment of certain former Interior Department officials by entities subject to regulation under this Act for a period of two years after termination of employment with the Interior Department. Title III: Offshore Oil Spill Pollution Fund - Establishes an Offshore Oil Pollution Compensation Fund within the Department of Transportation. Prohibits discharges of oil from offshore facilities or vessels in harmful quantities. Imposes criminal penalties for failure to immediately notify the Secretary of Transportation of such discharges. Imposes strict liability upon owners and operators of offshore facilities up to specified limits for damages form from discharges of oil from such facilities. Stipulates that no liability shall be imposed for discharges caused by acts of war or third parties. Imposes a fee not to exceed three cents per barrel on oil produced from the Outer Continental Shelf in order to maintain the Fund at a level of not less than $100,000,000 nor more than $200,000,000. Requires that owners and operators of offshore facilities maintain evidence of financial responsibility. Establishes procedures for settlement of claims for compensation for damages caused by discharges of oil. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for the administration of this title: $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1979. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to review use of shut-in oil and gas wells or flaring natural gas on leases issued under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Directs the Federal Power Commission to allow natural gas companies engaged in development activities on the Outer Continental Shelf to transport such natural gas to its service areas for distribution. Requires disclosure of known financial interests in those persons subject to regulation under the Act by officers or employees of the Interior Department.
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay a pension to each veteran who served in the active military, naval, or air service at any time during World War I and who is not eligible for a non-service connected disability pension. Directs the Administrator to pay medical services costs required outside Veterans' Administration facilities if travel to such facilities would be a burden for the veteran. Provides for survivor pensions for the surviving spouses of such veterans.
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
National Standards for No-Fault Benefits Act - Title I: General Provisions - Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish national standards for State no-fault benefit plans funded through insurance as a system to provide maximum restoration for motor vehicle accident victims and compensation for the survivors of such victims. Title II: National Standards for State No-Fault Benefit Plans - Sets forth specific requirements which each State plan must meet in order to be approved. Specifies types of coverage necessary for approval. Requires that coverage be compulsory within the State. Establishes required procedures for payment of benefits. Title III: Alternate Federal No-Fault Plan - Stipulates that in States which do not have an approved State plan for no-fault insurance, an alternative Federal no-fault plan shall be in effect. Sets forth the coverage available under the alternative plan. Title IV: Review Board and Miscellaneous Provisions - Establishes, within the Department of Transportation, an independent instrumentality to be known as the No-Fault Insurance Plan Review Board. Requires the Board to formulate guidelines for the collection and presentation of statistics and data relevant to the evaluation of no-fault plans. Authorizes the Board to promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out the authority granted under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 to the Board to carry out its functions.
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to the States for the establishment and maintenance of State veterans cemeteries. Sets forth procedures for the application requirements to be met by the States under this Act. Limits grants under this Act to 75 percent of the cost of the cemetery for which the grant is made. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Revises the Securities Exchange Act to require issuers of specified registered securities to maintain accurate records reflecting the transactions and dispositions of the issuers' assets and to maintain an accounting control system to insure management control and accountability for assets. Prohibits any falsification of such records or any false or misleading statement, or omission of a material statement, in connection with any examination or audit of an issuer. Prohibits specified issuers of stock required to be registered under the Securities Exchange Act and for any domestic concern to make use of any means of interstate commerce to bribe (1) any official of a foreign government, (2) any foreign political party, official thereof, or candidate for political office, or (3) any person serving as an intermediary to such official, party or candidate for the purpose of using his or its influence with such foreign government or failing to perform his or its official functions to assist such issuer or concern in obtaining business with or influencing legislation of such foreign government.
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to take action (including the making of monetary grants) to insure employment in a Federal, State, local, or private nonprofit agency or institution to veterans with other than dishonorable discharges, who do not avail themselves of veterans' educational benefits, during the 24 month period following their discharge. Establishes a formula for determining the salary rates of positions in which such veterans can be employed.
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Directs the appropriate committees of the House and the Senate to take immediate action on the legislation currently pending before them relating to the problems of Vietnam veterans.
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1977
Establishes as an independent agency of the executive branch the Solar Energy Loan Administration to provide financing to homeowners for the purchase of solar- powered residential heating and cooling equipment. Authorizes the Administrator of the Solar Energy Loan Administration to make loans, repayable at two percent interest, for the purchase and installation of such equipment. Requires that equipment meet such minimum standards as are developed under the Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act. Authorizes up to $100,000,000 to be appropriated to provide an initial amount for the program under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Consents to the employment of a certain retired U.S. Army Officer by a certain corporation owned by the Indonesian government, in accordance with the Constitution.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Social Security Act to increase the level of Federal reimbursement under Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Medicaid to 100 percent for State payments made to native Hawaiians, Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos. Increases the level of Federal reimbursement under the minimum supplementation of the Supplemental Security Income program and the supplementary cash payments program to 100 percent for State payments made to native Hawaiians, Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos. Defines "Indian" as an individual (1) whose ancestor(s) were natives of the United States (excluding Hawaii); (2) who regards himself as an Indian and holds himself out as such in his community; and (3) who is so regarded by that community. Defines "native Hawaiian" as an individual (1) any of whose ancestors were natives of the Hawaiian islands; (2) who regards himself as a Hawaiian and holds himself out as such in his community; and (3) who is so regarded by that community.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Health Security Act - Title I: Health Security Benefits - Makes every resident of the U.S. (and every non-resident citizen when in the U.S.) eligible for covered services. Permits reciprocal and "buy-in" agreements for groups or non-resident aliens, and in some cases benefits to U.S. residents when visiting in other countries. Entitles every eligible person to have payments made by the Health Security Board for covered services provided within the United States by a participating provider. Extends coverage to all necessary professional services of physicians, wherever furnished, including preventive care. Limits psychiatric services to ambulatory patients only for active preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic or rehabilitative service with respect to mental illness provided by a group practice organization, hospital, or clinic. Extends coverage to: (1) comprehensive dental services (exclusive of most orthodontic services) for children under age 15, with the covered age group increasing by two years each year until all those under age 25 are covered; (2) inpatient and outpatient hospital services and services of a home health agency; and (3) pathology and radiology services as parts of institutional services. Limits payment for skilled nursing home care to 120 days per spell of illness, except that such limit may be increased when the nursing home is owned or managed by a hospital and payment for care is made through the hospital budget. Limits the psychiatric hospital benefit to 45 consecutive days of active treatment during a spell of illness. Extends coverage to two categories of drug use: (1) prescribed medicines administered to inpatients or outpatients within participating hospitals; or to enrollees of comprehensive health service organizations; and (2) drugs necessary for the treatment of specified chronic illnesses or conditions requiring long or expensive therapy. Requires the Board and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish two lists of approved drugs, taking into account the safety, efficacy and cost of each drug. Lists approved medicines available for use in institutions and by comprehensive health service organizations and those available for use outside such organized settings. Establishes a program to furnish therapeutic devices, appliances, and equipment which is similar in concept and operation to the benefit, subject to a limitation on aggregate cost. Extends coverage to professional services of: (1) optometrists and podiatrists, subject to regulations; (2) diagnostic or therapeutic services furnished by independent pathology laboratories and radiology services; (3) the care of a patient in a mental health day care service; and (4) emergency and non-emergency transportation services provided for access to covered services. Excludes from coverage: (1) health services furnished or paid for under a workmen's compensation law; and (2) services of a professional practitioner furnished in a hospital which is not a participation provider. Requires that participating providers meet standards established in this title or by the Board. Requires that such providers agree to provide services without discrimination, make no unauthorized charge to the patient for any covered service, and furnish data necessary for utilization review by professional peers, statistical studies by the Board, and verification of information for payments. Makes professional practitioners licensed when the program begins eligible to practice in the State where they are licensed and requires that all newly licensed applicants for participation meet national standards established by the Board in addition to existing State standards. Establishes conditions of participation for general hospitals. Makes psychiatric hospitals eligible to participate only if the Board finds that the hospital is engaged in furnishing active diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to mentally ill patients. Establishes conditions of participation for skilled nursing homes similar to those established for extended care facilities under Medicare. Makes provisions for the participation of home health service agencies. Allows the participation of the following as providers of health services under this Act: (1) a health maintenance organization which undertakes to provide an enrolled population either with complete health care or, at least, with complete health security services (other than institutional services, mental health or dental services) for the maintenance of health and the care of ambulatory patients; (2) a foundation sponsored by a county or other local medical society; and (3) community health centers or the like which, though furnishing services as comprehensive as are required by this Act, do not serve an enrolled or otherwise predetermined population and may not meet other requirements of this Act. Authorizes the Board to deal separately with the primary care portion of a system of comprehensive health care where it is necessary to rely on arrangements with other providers. Permits the Board to contract directly with public or other nonprofit mental health centers and mental health day care services. Specifies the conditions under which independent pathology laboratories, independent radiological services, and providers of drugs, devices, appliances, equipment, or ambulance services may qualify as providers under Health Security. Requires that a participating skilled nursing home have in effect an agreement with at least one participating hospital for the transfer of patients and medical and other information as medically appropriate. Prohibits in malpractice judgements any damages to be awarded to the injured party for the cost of medical services which he is entitled to receive under this Act. Excludes the institutions of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration, and institutions of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare serving merchant seamen or Indians or Alaskan natives, from serving as participating providers, as well as any employee of these institutions when acting as an employee. Allows reimbursement for any services furnished by such institutions or agencies to eligible persons who are not a part of their normal clientele. Permits a physician, dentist, optometrist, or podiatrist, licensed in one State and meeting the national standards, to furnish Health Security benefits in any other State. Grants similar authority to other health professional and nonprofessional personnel. Establishes the Health Security Trust Fund, to receive the net assets of existing (Medicare) funds taken over by the Health Security program, the yield of the Health Security taxes, and the Government's contribution from general revenues amounting to 100 percent of the yield from these taxes. Directs that three separate accounts be established in the Health Security Trust Fund: a Health Service Account, a Health Resources Development Account, and an Administration Account. Requires that in each of the first two years of program operation two percent of the Trust Fund be set aside for the Health Resources Development Fund and the allocation be increased by one percent at two-year intervals to five percent within the next six years. Allocates the Health Services account among the regions of the country. Stipulates that the allocation to each region shall be based on the aggregate sum expended during the most recent 12-month period for covered services (with appropriate modification for estimated changes in the consumer price index, the expected number of eligible beneficiaries, and estimated changes in the number of participating providers). Directs the Board to divide the allocation to each region into funds available to pay: institutional services; physician services; dental services; furnishing of drugs; furnishing of devices, appliances, equipment; and miscellaneous services. Stipulates that payments for covered services provided to eligible persons by participating providers shall be made from the Health Service Account in the Trust Fund. Prescribes the method to be used in applying, as between practitioners electing the various methods of payment (free-for-service and capitation), the monies available in each health service area for payment to each category of professional providers. Authorizes the Board to experiment with other methods of reimbursement so long as the experimental method does not increase the cost of service or lead to overutilization or underutilization of services. Stipulates that skilled nursing homes and home health agencies shall be paid in the same manner as a general hospital (on an approved annual budget basis). Stipulates that a health organization shall be paid for covered services, on the basis of a fixed capitation rate multiplied by the number of eligible enrollees. Authorizes special improvement grants: (1) to any public or other nonprofit health agency or institution to establish improved coordination and linkages with other providers of services; and (2) to organizations providing comprehensive ambulatory care, to improve their utilization review, budget, statistical, or records and information retrieval systems, to acquire equipment needed for those purposes, or to acquire equipment useful for mass screening or for other diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Sets forth the responsibilities and duties of the Secretary of HEW and the Board with regard to this title. Creates an administrative structure within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare with exclusive responsibility for the administration of the Health Security program. Establishes a five-member, full-time Health Security Board serving under the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Requires that the members be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, for five-year overlapping terms. Establishes a National Health Security Advisory Council, with the Chairman of the Board serving as the Council's Chairman and 20 additional members not in the employ of the Federal Government. Authorizes the Advisory Council to appoint professional or technical committees to assist in its functions. Directs the Advisory Council to advise the Board on matters of general policy in the administration of the program, the formulation of regulations and the allocation of funds for services. Charges the Board with responsibility for informing the public and providers about the administration and operation of the Health Security program. Requires the Board to make a continuing study and evaluation of the program, including adequacy, quality and costs of services. Authorizes the Board to make detailed statistical and other studies on a national, regional or local basis of any aspect of the title; to develop and test incentive systems for improving quality of care, methods of peer review of drug utilization and of other service performances; to develop and test systems of information retrieval, budget programs, instrumentation for multiphasic screening or patient services, and reimbursement systems for drugs; and to make such other studies which it considers would improve the quality of services and the administration of the program. Grants authority to the Board, in accordance with regulations, to make determinations of who are participating providers of services, determinations of eligibility, of whether services are covered, and the amount to be paid to providers. Allows a provider of services who is dissatisfied with a final Board determination to obtain a hearing before a Board panel, and judicial review of a final decision. Authorizes the Board, with the advice and assistance of the Commission on the Quality of Health Care, to issue and review regulations assuring the quality of care furnished under this Act. Requires continuing professional education by physicians, dentists, optometrists, and podiatrists. Authorizes the appointment of a Deputy Secretary of HEW and an Under Secretary for Health and Science. Stipulates that no provision of this Act shall alter any contractual obligation of an employer to provide health services to his employees and their dependents. Title II: Health Security Taxes - Converts the existing Medicare hospital insurance payroll taxes into Health Security taxes, and raises the rates to one percent on employees and 3.5 percent on employers. Raises the wage base for the employee tax to $15,000; or, if higher, 125 percent of the contribution and benefit base. Excludes from the gross income of employees, for income tax purposes, payment by their employers of part or all of the Health Security taxes on the employees. Converts the existing Medicare self-employment tax into a Health Security self-employment tax. Adds a new one percent Health Security Tax on unearned income (unless such income is less than $400 a year), subject to the same maximum on taxable income as is applicable to the employee and self-employment taxes. Title III: Commission on the Quality of Health Care - Establishes in the Department of HEW a Commission on the Quality of Health Care, with the primary responsibility of: (1) initiating and continuing development of methods of assessing the quality of health care furnished under the Health Security Act; and (2) submitting to the Secretary and the Health Security Board its findings and recommendations. Stipulates that in carrying out its duties the Commission shall emphasize, and give first consideration to, care furnished for those illnesses and conditions which have relatively high incidence in the population and which are relatively amenable to medical or other care. Title IV: Repeal or Amendment of Other Acts - Requires that after the effective date of benefits received under this Act no State shall be required to furnish any service covered under Health Security as a part of its State plan for participation under Medicaid. Title V: Studies Related to Health Security - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to study the coverage of health services for U.S. residents in other countries. Directs the Secretary of HEW to study the feasibility and desirability of coordinating the Federal health benefit programs for merchant seamen and Indians and Alaskan natives and also veterans and members of the Armed Forces, with the Health Security Benefit Program.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Energy Transportation Security Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to assure that 20 percent of the gross tonnage of oil transported in bulk on ocean vessels for import into the United States shall be carried on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, provided that the Secretary finds that such United States vessels as are available will be adequate to carry such quantity. Raises the requirement to 25 percent after June 30, 1978, and to 30 percent after June 30, 1980. Requires the Secretary to make annual reports to the Congress and the President on the implementation of this Act. Exempts from the provisions of this Act refineries whose capacity is less than 30,000 barrels per day.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit for a portion of the wages paid previously unemployed Vietnam veterans. Allows the credit for ten percent of the wages paid to the individual during his first year of employment and five percent of the wages paid in succeeding years. Raises the allowable percentages for wages paid former POW's and MIA's to 35 and 17.5 percent respectively. Restricts the credit to wages paid employees who were: (1) employed by the taxpayer not less than six months during the two years previous to the last date of the taxpayer's taxable year; and (2) unemployed since discharge, or for four months prior to employment by the taxpayer. Limits the credit to wages paid for work in jobs certified by the Secretary of Labor as either reflecting the employee's prior experience or education or providing training which leads to self-improvement or job advancement. Limits the employees who may be taken into account for this credit to 30 percent of the taxpayer's labor force. Provides for the carryover (to seven years) or carryback (to three years) of the allowable credit which exceeds the taxpayer's current tax liability.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit for a portion of the wages paid previously unemployed handicapped Vietnam veterans. Allows the credit for ten percent of the wages paid qualified individuals during the first year of employment, and five percent of the wages paid in succeeding years. Applies the credit to wages paid individuals who were: (1) employed by the taxpayer not less than six months during the two years previous to the last date of the taxpayer's taxable year; and (2) unemployed since discharge, or for four months prior to employment by the taxpayer. Limits the credit to wages paid for work in jobs certified by the Secretary of Labor as either reflecting the employee's prior experience or education or providing training which leads to self-improvement or job advancement. Limits the employees who may be taken into account for this credit to 30 percent of the taxpayer's labor force. Provides for the carryover (to seven years) or carryback (to three years) of the allowable credit which exceeds the taxpayer's current tax liability.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for a percentage of the amounts paid by the taxpayer in acquiring recycled solid waste materials for manufacture by the taxpayer into raw materials or salable products. Permits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to suspend the deduction with respect to any specific recycled material. Provides an amortization deduction with respect to the amortizable basis of any solid waste recycling facility based on a 60 month period.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Allows a credit against the income tax for amounts paid during the year to any nonprofit elementary or secondary school for the education of a dependent. Limits the allowable tax credits per dependent, to $200, or 50 percent of the tuition paid for such education during the year, whichever is less, with a progressive decrease of this limitation for individuals who have an adjusted gross income that is greater than $18,000. Grants standing to taxpayers to commence suits in the District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the constitutionality of this Act.
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