United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1974
Provides, under the Social Security Act, for the establishment and revision of Professional Standards Review Organization areas, such establishment and revision to take into account the recommendations of the doctors of medicine or osteopathy. States that the final determination in the establishment or revision of any Professional Standards Review Organization area shall be subject to review in a civil action commenced by any interested person. Directs the National Professional Standards Review Council to conduct a study for the purpose of evaluating whether, and under what conditions, organizations other than professional associations shall be allowed to perform review functions. Requires each Professional Standards Review Organization to assume responsibility for professional standards review of health care services furnished by or in institutions operated by the Public Health Service and the Veterans Administration in the area which it serves. Requires, in conjunction with such reviews, that procedures be developed whereby deficiencies shall be brought to the attention of administrators of the hospitals and other Federal institutions concerned. Calls for the consolidation of data and reports compiled under these provisions. Directs that criteria of health care shall be identified or developed by each Professional Standards Review Organization, giving due consideration to such criteria of care identified or developed by national medical specialty organizations. States that such criteria of care shall be used by the Professional Standards Review Organization as guides of care. Requires the National Professional Standards Review Council to provide for the distribution to each Professional Standards Review Organization, and to each other agency performing review functions, of appropriate materials indicating various guides being utilized in other geographical areas. Provides for the protection of the confidentiality of medical records compiled under this Act. Empowers the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to enter into a contract with any State medical society or private nonprofit organization (including medical foundations) designated by a State medical society for the provision of necessary technical and other assistance in the creation and operation of local professional standards review organizations.
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1974
Provides that the income tax rules, relating to reserves for losses on loans, now applicable to savings and loan associations and mutual savings banks, shall be applicable to the comparable mortgage programs now undertaken by national mortgage associations. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 593)
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1974
Provides, under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to scholarship and fellowship grants, that no amount shall be included in gross income by reason of the discharge of the indebtedness of an individual under a student loan if such discharge was pursuant to a provision of the loan under which the indebtedness would be discharged if the individual worked for a certain period of time in certain professions or certain geographical areas or for certain classes of employers. Defines "student loan" for purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1974
Makes it unlawful, under the Interstate Commerce Act, for any railroad to refuse to transport any refrigerator car because of the fact that such car is owned or controlled by a shipper or a nonrailroad owner. Makes it the duty of every carrier by railroad to handle all refrigerator equipment in the same manner and subject to the same rules and regulations, regardless of whether such equipment is owned or controlled by railroad or nonrailroad interests.
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse any person who was a student at Riverside University at Riverside, California, for any principal and interest paid on a federally insured loan under title IV of the Higher Education Act. Provides that any lending institution which has an outstanding loan shall be paid by the Secretary both for the principal and any outstanding interest on a student loan.
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1974
Provides for import duty-free treatment of any aircraft engine used as a temporary replacement for an aircraft engine being overhauled within the United States if duty was paid on such replacement engine during a previous importation.
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1974
Redefines, under the Internal Revenue Code, long and short-term capital gains and losses. States that, in the case of a taxpayer other than a corporation, the excess of the net long-term capital loss over the net short-term capital gain for a taxable year shall be allowed only to the extent of whichever of the following is the smaller: (1) the taxable income for the taxable year; or (2) $4,000. Provides that if a taxpayer other than a corporation has a net capital loss for any taxable year, and such loss is not otherwise carried back the amount by which the excess of the net short-term capital loss over the net long-term capital gain for such year exceeds taxable income computed without regard to such excess shall be a short-term capital loss in the succeeding taxable year, and the excess of the net long-term capital loss over the net short-term capital gain for such year shall be a long-term capital loss in the succeeding taxable year. States that if a taxpayer other than a corporation has a net capital loss for any taxable year at the election of the taxpayer such net capital loss shall be a capital loss carryback to each of the 3 taxable years preceding the loss year, but only to the extent the carryback of such loss does not increase or produce a net operating loss for that taxable year to which it is being carried back.
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1974
Designates the premises occupied by the Chief of Naval Operations as the official residence of the Vice President, effective upon the termination of service of the incumbent Chief of Naval Operations. Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to provide for the care, maintenance, repair, improvement, alteration, and furnishing of the official residence and grounds. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the foregoing purposes. Expresses the sense of Congress that living accommodations, generally equivalent to those available to the highest ranking officer on active duty in each of the other military services, should be provided for the Chief of Naval Operations. Repeals the Federal law authorizing the planning, design, construction, furnishing, and maintenance of an official residence for the Vice President of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1974
Redefines, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code, the terms "long-term capital gain" and "long-term capital loss" to apply to capital assets held for more than 90 days (formerly 6 months). Sets forth the calculatable amount of carryover allowed by a taxpayer (other than a corporation) on a new capital loss and details the rules governing carrybacks for such taxpayers.
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1974
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to enter into agreements with the State of Maryland, the State of Virginia, and the Commissioner of the District of Columbia, at the request for any such agreement from the proper official, which shall provide that in the case of any Member of Congress or any congressional employee who is subject to Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia income tax and who voluntarily agrees to the withholding from his pay with respect to such tax, the appropriate disbursing officer shall comply with the State or District of Columbia withholding statute.
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1974
Equitable Taxation of Capital Act - Title I: Capital Gains and Losses - Revises the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to alternative tax for individuals and corporations on capital gains. States that if, for any taxable year, the net long-term capital gain of any corporation exceeds the net short-term capital loss, then, in lieu of the imposition of other specified taxes, there shall be imposed a tax consisting of the sum of: (1) a partial tax computed on the taxable taxable income reduced by the amount of such excess; and (2) an amount equal to 25 percent of such excess. Sets forth rules governing the gain from sale or exchange of an individual's residence, including special rules on tenant-stockholder cooperative housing corporations, involuntary conversions, and property used in part as a principal residence. Title II: Estate Tax Amendments - States that a tax, computed in accordance with a tax table is imposed, on the transfer of the taxable estate of every decedent, citizen, or resident of the United States dying after the date of enactment of this title. Specifies in such table the value of the taxable estates and tax amounts required. Increases the estate tax exemption from $60,000 to $200,000. Provides that the amount of estate tax, in the case of an estate containing a closely held business, shall be reduced by an amount of tax equal to the tax attributable to the tax on the closely held business provided the executor agrees to specified rules.
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1974
Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, that special rules governing net operating loss deductions shall apply only if the taxpayer derived 50 percent or more of its gross receipts (other than those derived from sales to the United States Government or to the government of a foreign country) for the taxable year of such loss from the manufacture and sale of commercial jet transport aircraft, and 3 or fewer United States persons manufactured commercial jet transport aircraft having an aggregate fair market value of 75 percent or more of the value of all commercial jet transport aircraft manufactured by United States persons in the calendar year for use by common air carriers. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 172)
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1974
Provides that future increases in social security benefits shall be disregarded in determining eligibility for benefits or assistance under the supplemental security income program, the program of aid to families with dependent children, the medicaid program, and other specified Federal programs.
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1974
Removes the limitation upon the amount of outside income which an individual may earn while receiving benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance).
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1974
Requires a corporation, association, or partnership to be a citizen of the United States in order to be licensed as a custom broker. States that no corporation, partnership, or association shall be deemed to be a citizen of the United States unless the controlling interest therein is owned by citizens of the United States, and, in the case of a corporation, unless its president and directors are citizens of the United States and the corporation is organized under the laws of the United States or of a State, Territory, District, or possession thereof.
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1974
States that, under the Internal Revenue Code, no tax shall be imposed on any aircraft owned and operated by the Civil Air Patrol if such aircraft is used for search and rescue.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1974
States that the House of Representatives disapproves the recommendations of the President with respect to rates of pay of Members of Congress transmitted to the Congress in the Appendix to the Budget for the fiscal year 1975.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1974
States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide for the immediate and future protection and administration of public lands in the California desert within the framework of a program of multiple use, sustained yield, and maintenance of environmental quality. Establishes the California Desert Advisory Commission which shall consist of Federal and State representatives, representatives of the academic community, representatives of residents of the desert, and representatives of groups which make use of the desert and its resources for recreational, study, or business purposes. States that it shall be the function of the Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the program for the desert under this Act. Establishes the National Conservation Area of the California Desert to carry out the purposes of the Act. Gives the Secretary of the Interior responsibility for the preparation of a long-range program for the management, development, and use of the California Desert. Provides that such program shall include a plan, to be completed and reported to Congress within seven years from the date of enactment of this Act. Requires consultation with the Advisory Commission and with State organizations concerning such plan. Provides for an interim program to manage and protect the desert resources now in danger of destruction, and to provide for the public use of the desert. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands or interests therein as he deems necessary to provide access to the facilities of the desert, to facilitate efficient and beneficial management of the desert. Empowers the Secretary to issue such regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that all mining carried out within the conservation area shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as the Secretary may prescribe to carry out the purposes of this Act. States that such regulations shall provide for such measures as may be reasonable to protect the scenic, scientific, and environmental values of the California Desert against undue impairment.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1974
States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide for the immediate and future protection and administration of public lands in the California desert within the framework of a program of multiple use, sustained yield, and maintenance of environmental quality. Establishes the California Desert Advisory Commission which shall consist of Federal and State representatives, representatives of the academic community, representatives of residents of the desert, and representatives of groups which make use of the desert and its resources for recreational, study, or business purposes. States that it shall be the function of the Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the program for the desert under this Act. Establishes the National Conservation Area of the California Desert to carry out the purposes of the Act. Gives the Secretary of the Interior responsibility for the preparation of a long-range program for the management, development, and use of the California Desert. Provides that such program shall include a plan, to be completed and reported to Congress within seven years from the date of enactment of this Act. Requires consultation with the Advisory Commission and with State organizations concerning such plan. Provides for an interim program to manage and protect the desert resources now in danger of destruction, and to provide for the public use of the desert. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands or interests therein as he deems necessary to provide access to the facilities of the desert, to facilitate efficient and beneficial management of the desert. Empowers the Secretary to issue such regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that all mining carried out within the conservation area shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as the Secretary may prescribe to carry out the purposes of this Act. States that such regulations shall provide for such measures as may be reasonable to protect the scenic, scientific, and environmental values of the California Desert against undue impairment.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 1973
Provides that the tax on the amounts paid for communication services shall not apply to the amount of the State and local taxes paid for such services under the Internal Revenue Code.
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 1973
Postsecondary Education Consumer Protection Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide protection for students, consumers, and legitimate postsecondary educational institutions against substandard or fraudulent practices. Defines the term federally recognized approving entity as an entity relied upon by any Federal officer or agency in connection with a program: (1) of Federal assistance to postsecondary educational institutions by way of grants or contracts, loans, or loan insurance or guarantee, (2) of Federal assistance to students at postsecondary educational institutions by way of grants, loans, loan insurance or guarantee, or work programs, or (3) under which continuation of Federal payment is conditioned on attendance at a postsecondary educational institution approved or accredited by an approving entity. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, through the Advisory Committee on Accreditation and Institutional Eligibility, to conduct a study of the operation and effectiveness of the various federally recognized approving entities. Requires the Secretary to make such interim reports of his activities, findings, and recommendations as he may deem appropriate and to make a final report to the President and the Congress not later than December 31, 1975. States that upon completion of the study conducted under this Act, the Secretary shall revise the criteria to be met by federally recognized approving entities. Stipulates that whenever an officer or agency of the United States receives notification from the Secretary that a federally recognized approving entity fails to meet the criteria set by the Secretary, he shall discontinue reliance on such entity's approval or accreditation of postsecondary educational institutions or programs. Directs the Secretary to publish biannually in the Federal Register a list showing the following: (1) the approving entities which currently meet the criteria established by the Secretary pursuant to this Act; (2) the postsecondary educational institutions which are approved or accredited by such approving entities including a particularization of the departments or courses of study which are approved or accredited at the institutions; and (3) the institutions which have lost approval or accreditation and those whose applications for approval or accreditation were not accepted.
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973
Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to provide for the demonstration within a three-year period of the practical use of solar heating technology. Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate, support and carry out basic and applied research and development in solar heating and cooling technologies. Provides for the installation of solar heating systems in residential dwellings under the monitoring of the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Bureau of Standards and in consultation with the Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development and Defense. Provides that such residential dwellings shall be located in a sufficient number of different geographic areas (not less than three) in the United States to assure a realistic and effective demonstration of solar heating and cooling systems involved. Directs the Director of the National Science Foundation to initiate, support and fund basic and applied research activities related to solar energy in support of the objectives of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $50,000,000 to carry out this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1973
Allows an income tax deduction to persons who construct or subsequently own certified housing facilities for agricultural workers. Bases such deduction on the amortization of the adjusted basis of such facility on a 60-month period. Prescribes procedures for electing and discontinuing such deduction. Allows such deduction to be discontinued if the Secretary of Agriculture finds noncompliance with this Act. Sets forth requirements for "certified housing," including satisfaction of the Secretary that: (1) it is decent, safe, and sanitary; and (2) rental charges shall not exceed the means of the occupants. Computes, in the case of property held by one person for life with remainder to another person, the amortization deduction as if the life tenant were the absolute owner of the property and shall be allowed to the life tenant. Prohbits a deduction with respect to a certified housing facility for agricultural workers for any month during any part of which: (1) if the taxpayer is an individual (other than an estate or trust), such facility is occupied by the taxpayer or by the spouse, any dependent, or any member of the household of the taxpayer; (2) if the taxpayer is an estate or trust, such facility is occupied by a beneficiary of the estate or trust; or (3) if the taxpayer is a corporation, such facility is occupied by any stockholder or officer of the corporation or by any employee of the corporation who is not an agricultural worker.
United States · United States Congress · 15 November 1973
Commends the President of the United States for his actions in the Middle East, particularly his efforts through the United Nations to create the atmosphere in which the negotiations could take place and his dialogue with the Soviet Union in an effort to reduce tensions.
United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1973
Provides a 7-percent increase in social security benefits (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) beginning with March 1974 and an additional 4-percent increase beginning with June 1974. Increases the supplemental security income benefits under the Social Security Act.
United States · United States Congress · 25 October 1973
Special Prosecution Conservancy Act - Vests the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia with supervisory jurisdiction to issue and enforce all orders necessary and appropriate to insure the integrity and inviolability of all files, notes, correspondence, memoranda, documents, physical evidence, and other records and work product compiled, obtained, or otherwise produced and maintained by the office of Special Prosecutor from the date of assumption of that office on May 24, 1973, until the appointment of a successor Special Prosecutor pursuant to this Act. Vests the Chief Judge of the United States District Court with authority to appoint a Special Prosecutor for the purposes and with the powers set forth in this Act, and to replace such officer only for extraordinary improprieties in the exercise of his responsibilities. Sets forth the authority and responsibilities of the Special Prosecutor. States that the prosecutor shall have exclusive authority to conduct all grand jury presentments and all other criminal proceedings arising from the following acts or transactions: (1) offenses arising out of the unauthorized entry into Democratic National Committee Headquarters at the Watergate; (2) offenses arising out of the 1972 Presidential election; (3) allegations of criminal offenses involving the President, members of the White House Staff, or other Presidential appointees; and (4) such other matters as bear a relation to the foregoing and which the Special Prosecutor consents to accept. Sets forth powers of the Special Prosecutor, including: (1) the power to determine whether and how far to contest the assertion of executive privilege or any other testimonial or evidentiary privilege, and (2) the power to decide whether or not to prosecute any person and how to conduct and argue any appeals or petitions arising out of his prosecutorial activities. Authorizes the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to extend the term of the Grand Jury of that Court which was impaneled on June 5, 1972, for additional periods of six months, until the court determines that the business of that Grand Jury has been completed. Authorizes to be appropriated to the office of the Special Prosecutor such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 24 October 1973
Real Estate Investment Trust Tax Act - Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, that if a determination with respect to a real estate investment trust results in any adjustment for any taxable year, a deduction shall be allowed for the amount of deficiency dividends for purposes of determining the deduction for dividends paid for such year. Sets forth the rules governing the application of such provision, including: (1) definition of the term "adjustment"; (2) interest and penalties based on the full amount of adjustment; (3) the amount of adjustment attributable to a determination; (4) the effect on shareholders or holders of beneficial interests; and (5) definitions of "determination" and "deficiency dividends". Provides that any real estate investment trust which is liable for interest for any period by reason of any determination with respect to which a deduction is allowed shall pay a penalty in an amount equal to the amount of such interest attributable solely to such determination. Requires the imposition of a tax in cases of a determination of failure to meet specified requirements. Prescribes rules for the treatment of foreclosure property with respect to a grace period and extensions and terminations of such grace period. Provides that property shall be treated as foreclosure property only if the real estate investment trust so elects on or before the due date for filing its return of tax. Imposes for each taxable year on the net income from foreclosure property and other property of every real estate investment trust a tax as if such income constituted the taxable income of a corporation. Increases the 90-percent gross income requirement to 95 percent. Defines the terms "rents from real property" and "independent contractor". Provides that real estate investment trusts may be incorporated. Makes technical and conforming amendments. Sets forth the effective dates for the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1973
Metric Conversion Act - Establishes a National Metric Conversion Board to implement the change of the United States to the metric system by devising and carrying out a program of encouragement, coordination and public education. Requires the Board to consult with industry, commerce, science, consumers, engineering, education, labor, State and local governments, foreign governments, and such others as are deemed appropriate in carrying out its duties. Requires the Board, within 12 months after the appropriation of funds to carry out this Act, to develop and submit to the Secretary of Commerce, for transmittal to the President and Congress, a plan to convert to the metric system. Provides that such plan will be implemented within 60 days unless disapproved by Congress. Authorizes the Board to hold hearings and enter into contracts. Provides that an executive director shall be responsible for carrying out the Board's duties. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1973
Declares it to be the sense of the House that the President, acting in accordance with the announced policy of the United States Government to maintain Israel's deterrent strength, and under existing authority, should continue to transfer to Israel the Phantom aircraft and other equipment in the quantities needed by Israel to repel the attack and to offset the military equipment and supplies furnished to the Arab States by the Soviet Union.
United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1973
National Homestead Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to compile a catalog of all unoccupied single-family dwellings in urban and other areas within the Unites States which are owned by him or his Department, and which would be suitable for occupancy and rehabilitation by qualified low and moderate-income families. Requires the Secretary to take such steps as may be necessary to assure that the residents of each community or area in which any such dwelling is located will be fully and currently informed of the existence, nature, and location of such dwellings. States that an applicant is qualified, for the purposes of participation in the program under this Act with respect to any dwelling, only if he or she (1) is eighteen years of age or older, (2) is the head of his or her household, (3) is a citizen of the United States, (4) has not previously participated in the program, (5) is not the owner of any other real property, and (6) possesses the financial, technical, and other resources which are necessary to rehabilitate such dwelling. Requires each applicant to enter into an agreement that, among other things, he or she will reside in the dwelling for a period of at least five years and will during such period rehabilitate and maintain the dwelling so that it satisfies all of the requirements of applicable State and local law. States that the conveyance of any dwelling to an applicant under this Act shall be made on a conditional basis, in return for the payment by such applicant of $1 and the execution by such applicant of the aforementioned agreement. Provides that upon any material failure by the applicant to carry out his or her agreement entered into under this Act the conditional conveyance of title to such applicant shall be revoked. States that after the applicant has resided in the dwelling for the required five-year period and has rehabilitated and maintained it and otherwise complied with the terms of his or her agreement throughout such period, he shall be granted a fee simple title to such property.
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1973
Removes the exception of jet-powered aircraft, aircraft used in air transportation, aircraft used solely for localized training purposes, and aircraft used for aerial application of chemicals. Exempts military aircraft from the requirement that fixed-wing, powered aircraft must have emergency locator beacons. Requires that minimum standards requiring installation of such beacons prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administrator and as changed by this Act shall become effective with respect to civilian aircraft not earlier than six months and not later than one year after enactment of this Act. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1421(d))
United States · United States Congress · 4 October 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 · 25 September 1973
Multiprotection of Employee Retirement Income and Tax Act (MERIT Act) - Title I: Fiduciary Responsibility and Disclosure - States that this title shall apply to any employee benefit plan if it is established or maintained: (1) by any employer engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or (2) by any employee organization in which employees engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce, or (3) by both. Requires that a description of any employee benefit plan shall be furnished to the Secretary of the Treasury, participants in such plan, and the beneficiaries within one hundred and twenty days after such plan becomes subject to this Act. Directs the administrator of an employee benefit plan to engage an independent qualified public accountant to conduct an examination of the books and records of the plan as may be necessary to enable him to form an opinion as to whether the financial statement required to be filed under this Act is accurate. Sets forth the requirements for such financial statements. Requires the administrator of any employee benefit plan subject to this Act to file with the Secretary a copy of the plan description at least once every five years, except that if there is any material modification in the terms of the plan, such description shall be furnished not later than one hundred and twenty days after the change takes effect. Provides penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. States that civil actions may be brought under this Act by the Secretary or any participant or beneficiary in any court of competent jurisdiction, State or Federal. States that the contents of the descriptions and reports filed with the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall be public information, and the Secretary may publish any such information and data. Sets forth procedures for the termination and distribution of assets of the pension plans established under this Act. Establishes an Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans. States that it shall be the duty of the Council to advise the Secretary with respect to the carrying out of his functions under this Act, and to submit to the Secretary recommendations with respect thereto. Title II: Vesting and Eligibility Requirements - Requires every pension plan subject to this Act to provide nonforfeitable pension benefits in accordance with specified rules. Provides that the benefits provided under the terms of a pension plan shall not be capable of assignment or alienation. Provides procedures for distribution of nonforfeitable benefits to participants who terminate coverage under the plan at or before age 65. Title III: Funding - States that the minimum contribution to any pension plan for each plan year shall be a contribution which results in the plan having no accumulated funding deficiency at the end of such plan year. Requires the administrator of the plan to file with the Secretary a funding status report. Establishes standards under which the Secretary may grant permission for a variance from the funding requirements of this Act. Title IV: Registration, Enforcement, and Miscellaneous Provisions - Requires every administrator of a pension plan to file with the Secretary an application for registration of such plan. States that such application shall be in such form and shall be accompanied by such documents as shall be prescribed by regulation of the Secretary. States that if at any time the Secretary determines that a plan required to qualify under this title is not qualified or is no longer qualified for registration he shall notify the administrator of the deficiency or deficiencies in the plan. States that if the Secretary determines that the deficiency or deficiencies have not been removed within a reasonable time, he shall enter an order denying or canceling the certificate of registration. Establishes a Variation Appeal Board to hear and determine appeals from such decisions of the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to submit annually a report to the Congress covering his administration of this Act for the preceding year. Authorizes the Secretary to establish and maintain within the Internal Revenue Service an Office of Employee Organizations. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to enable the Secretary to carry out his functions and duties under this Act. Title V: Internal Revenue Code Amendments - Provides a tax deduction for retirement savings under the Internal Revenue Code. Sets forth requirements for a trust created or organized in the United States to constitute a qualified individual account under the Internal Revenue Code. Makes provisions for an excise tax on individual retirement accounts. Establishes an excise tax on prohibited pension, profit sharing, and stock bonus plans.
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1973
Emergency Medical Services Systems Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities for projects which include both studying the feasibility of establishing and operating an emergency medical services system, and planning the establishment and operation of such a system. Requires that the reports of the results of any study and planning project assisted under this Act shall be submitted to the Secretary and the Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities for the establishment and initial operation of emergency medical services systems. Sets forth the standards for such grants and contracts. States that, in considering applications which demonstrate exceptional need for financial assistance, the Secretary shall give special consideration to applications submitted for emergency medical services systems for rural areas. Directs the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities for projects for the expansion and improvement of emergency medical services systems, including the acquisition of equipment and facilities, the modernization of facilities, and other projects to expand and improve such systems. States that the amount of any grant or contract under this section for a project shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of that project. Stipulates that the Secretary may make grants to public or private nonprofit entities, and enter into contracts with private entities and individuals, for the support of research in emergency medical techniques, methods, devices, and delivery. States that no grant may be made or contract entered into under this section for amounts in excess of $35,000, unless the application therefore has been recommended for approval by an appropriate peer review panel designated or established by the Secretary. Sets forth general provisions with respect to grants and contracts authorized under this Act. Establishes specified requirements for emergency medical services systems. Authorizes to be appropriated specified amounts for grants and contracts made pursuant to this Act for the fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976. Directs the Secretary to establish an Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services to evaluate the adequacy and technical soundness of all Federal programs and activities which relate to emergency medical services. Directs the Committee to make recommendations to the Secretary respecting the administration of contracts under this Act. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit annually to the Congress a report on the administration of this Act. Directs the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with schools of medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, and nursing and training centers for allied health professions, and other appropriate educational entities to assist in meeting the cost of training programs in the techniques and methods of providing emergency medical services. Authorizes to be appropriated $10,000,000 for the fiscal year 1974 for the purpose of making payments pursuant to grants and contracts under this section.
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1973
Authorizes the United States Capitol Historical Society, under direction of the Architect of the Capitol, to prepare a feasibility study to determine the desirability of installing within the United States Capitol Grounds, at the east front of the United States Capitol, all items of equipment and other facilities required for a sound and light performance, consisting of an interplay of light, music, narrative, and sound jected onto the imposing facade of the east front of the United States Capitol, will re-create the evolution of American history, based on a foundation of thorough historical research. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to review such report and submit the same, with his recommendations, to the Speaker and majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and to the majority and minority leaders of the Senate. If the project, as presented, with or without modifications, meets with the approval of such House and Senate officials, the Architect of the Capitol, notwithstanding any other provision of law, is authorized after such approval.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Provides that future appointments to the offices of Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1973
Provides that the two Houses of Congress shall adjourn on Thursday, November 1, 1973, and when they adjourn on that day, they stand adjourned sine die.
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973
West Coast Corridor Feasibility Study Act - Directs and authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make an investigation and study for the purpose of determining the social advisability, technical feasibility, and economic practicability of a high-speed ground transportation system between the cities of Tijuana in the State of Baja California, Mexico, and Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, by way of the cities of Seattle in the State of Washington, Portland in the State of Oregon, and Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego in the State of California. Authorizes $8,000,000 to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse any person who was a student at Riverside University at Riverside, California for any principal and interest paid on any federally insured loan. Provides that any lending institution which has an outstanding loan shall be paid by the Secretary both for the principal and any outstanding interest on a student loan.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973
States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide for the immediate and future protection and administration of public lands in the California desert within the framework of a program of multiple use, sustained yield, and maintenance of environmental quality. Establishes the California Desert Advisory Commission which shall consist of Federal and State representatives, representatives of the academic community, representatives of residents of the desert and representatives of groups which make use of the desert and its resources for recreational, study, or business purposes. States that it shall be the function of the commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the program for the desert under this Act. Establishes the National Conservation Area of the California Desert to carry out the purposes of the Act. Gives the Secretary of the Interior responsibility for the preparation of a long-range program for the management, development, and use of the California Desert. Provides that such program shall include a plan, to be completed and reported to Congress within seven years from the date of enactment of this Act. Requires consultation with the Advisory Commission and with State organizations concerning such plan. Provides for an interim program to manage and protect the desert resources now in danger of destruction, and to provide for the public use of the desert. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands or interests therein as he deems necessary to provide access to the facilities of the desert, to facilitate efficient and beneficial management of the desert. Empowers the Secretary to issue such regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that all mining carried out within the conservation area shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as the Secretary may prescribe to carry out the purposes of this Act. States that such regulations shall provide for such measures as may be reasonable to protect the scenic, scientific, and environmental values of the California Desert against undue impairment.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1973
States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide for the immediate and future protection and administration of public lands in the California desert within the framework of a program of multiple use, sustained yield, and maintenance of environmental quality. Establishes the California Desert Advisory Commission which shall consist of Federal and State representatives, representatives of the academic community, representatives of residents of the desert and representatives of groups which make use of the desert and its resources for recreational, study, or business purposes. States that it shall be the function of the commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the program for the desert under this Act. Establishes the National Conservation Area of the California Desert to carry out the purposes of the Act. Gives the Secretary of the Interior responsibility for the preparation of a long-range program for the management, development, and use of the California Desert. Provides that such program shall include a plan, to be completed and reported to Congress within seven years from the date of enactment of this Act. Requires consultation with the Advisory Commission and with State organizations concerning such plan. Provides for an interim program to manage and protect the desert resources now in danger of destruction, and to provide for the public use of the desert. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands or interests therein as he deems necessary to provide access to the facilities of the desert, to facilitate efficient and beneficial management of the desert. Empowers the Secretary to issue such regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that all mining carried out within the conservation area shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as the Secretary may prescribe to carry out the purposes of this Act. States that such regulations shall provide for such measures as may be reasonable to protect the scenic, scientific, and environmental values of the California Desert against undue impairment.
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1973
Confers United States citizenship on each child who, to the satisfaction of the State Department under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of State shall prescribe : (1) was born in the Republic of Vietnam prior to January 1, 1974, and orphaned or abandoned; (2) is of an age such that not more than twelve years have passed from the date of such child's birth to the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) in all probability has or had one parent who was at the time of such child's birth a citizen of the United States; and (4) is placed through an adoption agency in the United States licensed or properly accredited according to pertinent local, State, and Federal law with suitable parent or parents in the United States, with a preference for any natural parent of such child, who is or are willing to adopt the child upon its arrival in the United States. Provides that the Department of State shall make the arrangements necessary to inform properly accredited adoption agencies in the United States of children potentially eligible for the benefits of this Act; and cooperate in the placement of such children and shall make the arrangements necessary to transport children who are qualified under this Act to their adoptive parents in the United States at the expense of the United States. Authorizes the President and the Secretary of State to negotiate and to make such arrangements with the Republic of Vietnam as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Act while assuring that citizenship conferred under this Act is in accordance with the norms of international law and the treaty obligations of the United States.
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