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Rep. Pike, Otis G. [D-NY-1]

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Bill· HRH.R. 6233 (94th)referred

A bill relating to the income tax treatment of charitable contributions of inventory and certain other ordinary income property.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1975

Provides under the Internal Revenue Code for a decrease by one-half of the reduction of the allowable deduction of a charitable contribution of inventory or other property used in a trade or business, if such property is related to the purpose of the organization's tax exempt status, the property is not transferred for other property, the property consists solely of medical supplies, and the taxpayer receives a written statement concerning the use of the property.

Bill· HRH.R. 5338 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers' bill of rights.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

Provides, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, that specific grants under such Act shall not be made to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. States that such bill of rights must substantially provide as a minimum the rights enumerated in this Act, including: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours or to refrain from such activity; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. States that such standards shall include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established under the bill of rights. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purposes of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts, or expenditures. Establishes a Law Enforcement Officers' Grievance Commission composed of representatives of the general public, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies. Gives the Commission the authority to receive, investigate, and determine grievances of any law enforcement officer, and to require testimony under oath and the production of documents. Defines terms used in this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5088 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 109 of title 23 of the United States Code to permit the Secretary of Transportation to delegate the responsibility for the preparation of an environmental impact statement to the State affected by a proposed project on a Federal-aid highway system.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1975

Permits the Secretary of Transportation to delegate the responsibility for the preparation of an environmental impact statement to the State affected by a proposed project on a Federal-aid highway system. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 109)

Bill· HRH.R. 4933 (94th)referred

A bill to prohibit commercial flights by supersonic aircraft into or over the United States until certain findings are made by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and by the Secretary of Transportation.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975

Makes it unlawful to operate a supersonic aircraft, manufactured in the United States or in a foreign nation, for a commercial flight at supersonic or subsonic speeds in the navigable airspace of the United States until: (1) the Congress, by law, approves findings by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency that the operation of such supersonic aircraft in the navigable airspace of the United States will not have detrimental physiological or psychological effects on the environment; (2) the Secretary has made affirmative findings that the operation of supersonic aircraft in the navigable airspace of the United States meets all noise, environmental, and safety standards prescribed under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958; and (3) the Congress is satisfied that the Federal Aviation Administration has adopted noise standards for supersonic aircraft.

Bill· HRH.R. 4869 (94th)referred

A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to broaden the coverage of home health services under the supplementary medical insurance program and remove the 100-visit limitation presently applicable thereto, to amend part A of such title to liberalize the coverage of post-hospital home health services thereunder, to amend title XIX of such act to require the inclusion of home health services in a State's medicaid program and to permit the payments of rent under such a program for elderly persons who would otherwise require nursing home care, to provide expanded Federal funding for congregate housing for the displaced and the elderly.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975

Broadens the coverage of home health services under the supplementary medical insurance (Medicare) program of the Social Security Act and removes the 100-visit limitation presently applicable to the home health service program. Extends the coverage of posthospital home health services to include payment for items and services which the individual could otherwise obtain only in a skilled nursing facility. Requires the inclusion of home health services in a State's medicaid program under the Social Security Act and permits the payments of rent under such program for elderly persons who would otherwise require nursing home care. Provides expanded Federal funding for congregate housing for the displaced and the elderly by increasing the amount available for such housing under the low income housing program. Imposes on individuals receiving payment of expenses under the medicaid program a deduction, cost sharing, or similar charge equal to 5 percent of the taxable income of each adult child of the recipient.

Bill· HRH.R. 4320 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for the conservation of petroleum and other natural resources by imposing an excise tax on the sale of certain automobiles and granting a tax credit on the sale of certain automobiles according to the rate at which such automobiles consume fuel.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1975

Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to encourage the design, production, manufacture, and sale of passenger automobiles which are more efficient in the consumption of petroleum and other natural resources through the imposition of an excise tax or the allowance of a tax credit upon the sale of an automobile, depending on the rate at which it consumes fuel. Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, for an excise tax with respect to the price for which such automobile is sold by the manufacturer, dealer, or importer thereof, such tax ranging from zero on an automobile that averages between 18.5 and 19.5 gallons per mile to $1,000 on an automobile that averages less than 14.5 miles per gallon. Sets forth the procedure for computing such tax for the period from July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1980. Allows a tax credit on every new automobile based on the rate at which it consumes fuel according to guidelines set forth in this Act. Provides that the credit for the period beginning January 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1977, shall range from zero on an automobile averaging between 18.5 and 19.5 miles per gallon and $1,000 for an automobile averaging over 26.5 miles per gallon. Sets forth the procedure for establishing such credits for the period from July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1980. Provides that no taxpayer shall be entitled to any tax credit more than once in each 24 month period, and such credit shall be claimed only during the tax year in which such purchase is made. Provides that the tax imposed under this Act shall be paid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of the automobile in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe. States that the rates of fuel consumption to be utilized in computing the tax under this Act shall be determined by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Bill· HRH.R. 3994 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the act entitled "An act to establish the Fire Island National Seashore, and for other purposes", approved September 11, 1964 (78 Stat. 928).

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1975

Increases from $16,000,000 to $26,000,000 the funds authorized to be appropriated for the acquisition of lands pursuant to the Act establishing the Fire Island National Seashore. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to petition in the United States District Courts for injunctive relief concerning any action covered by the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 3968 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in order to clarify the procedures therein with respect to the preparation of environmental impact statements.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1975

Permits the responsible Federal official to delegate the preparation of an environmental impact statement required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to the appropriate State agency or official. Provides that in no way is such delegation to be construed as relieving the Federal official from being responsible for the objectivity, completeness, and content of such statement in adopting and approving it.

Bill· HRH.R. 3116 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for the conservation of petroleum and other natural resources by imposing an excise tax on the sale of certain automobiles and granting a tax credit on the sale of certain automobiles according to the rate at which such automobiles consume fuel.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1975

Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to encourage the design, production, manufacture, and sale of passenger automobiles which are more efficient in the consumption of petroleum and other natural resources through the imposition of an excise tax or the allowance of a tax credit upon the sale of an automobile, depending on the rate at which it consumes fuel. Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, for an excise tax with respect to the price for which such automobile is sold by the manufacturer, dealer, or importer thereof, such tax ranging from zero on an automobile that averages between 18.5 and 19.5 gallons per mile to $1,000 on an automobile that averages less than 14.5 miles per gallon. Sets forth the procedure for computing such tax for the period from July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1980. Allows a tax credit on every new automobile based on the rate at which it consumes fuel according to guidelines set forth in this Act. Provides that the credit for the period beginning January 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1977, shall range from zero on an automobile averaging between 18.5 and 19.5 miles per gallon and $1,000 for an automobile averaging over 26.5 miles per gallon. Sets forth the procedure for establishing such credits for the period from July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1980. Provides that no taxpayer shall be entitled to any tax credit more than once in each 24 month period, and such credit shall be claimed only during the tax year in which such purchase is made. Provides that the tax imposed under this Act shall be paid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of the automobile in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe. States that the rates of fuel consumption to be utilized in computing the tax under this Act shall be determined by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Bill· HRH.R. 2712 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the act entitled "An Act to Establish a Contiguous Fishery Zone Beyond the Territorial Sea of the United States," approved October 14, 1966.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975

Extends the contiguous fishery zone beyond the territorial sea of the United States from nine nautical miles to either two hundred nautical miles or to a point corresponding to a depth of five hundred and fifty meters, whichever alternative produces the greater breadth.

Bill· HRH.R. 2713 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975

States that the annual report of a private foundation required under the Internal Revenue Code need not include the names or addresses of needy or indigent recipients of charitable gifts or grants amounting to less than $1,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 2711 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) to establish a 1-year statute of limitations on actions under such section against certain law enforcement officers.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1975

States that an action for deprivation of rights against a law enforcement officer or other citizen of the United States under the Civil Rights Act may not be commenced more than one year after the cause of action arises, if a person seeking to commence such an action had a reasonable opportunity to commence it during such year.

Bill· HRH.R. 2138 (94th)referred

A bill to suspend for a 90-day period the authority of the President under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or any other provision of law to increase tariffs, or to take any other import adjustment action, with respect to petroleum or products derived therefrom; to negate any such action which may be taken by the President after January 15, 1975, and before the beginning of such 90-day period.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975

Declares that for 90 days following enactment of this Act, the President shall have no authority to adjust imports of petroleum or petroleum products. Provides that in the event of a declaration of war, an attack upon the United States, or other involvement in hostilities by the Armed Forces within the 90-day period, this provision shall not thereafter apply. Provides that any action taken by the President between January 15, 1975, and the date of enactment of this Act which results in the imposition of a duty, tax, or fee on petroleum or petroleum products shall cease to have effect on the date of enactment. Allows a rebate of any amount paid as a tax or fee on petroleum products which was imposed by the President after January 15, 1975, and before enactment of this Act. States that nothing in this Act shall be deemed to affect the validity of any proclamation or Executive order issued before January 16, 1975, by the President under a specified provision of the Trade Expansion Act. Declares that during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on June 30, 1975, the public debt limit as set forth in the Second Liberty Bond Act shall be temporarily increased to $131,000,000,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 1958 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for the conservation of petroleum and other natural resources by imposing an excise tax on the sale of certain automobiles and granting a tax credit on the sale of certain automobiles according to the rate at which such automobiles consume fuel.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975

Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to encourage the design, production, manufacture, and sale of passenger automobiles which are more efficient in the consumption of petroleum and other natural resources through the imposition of an excise tax or the allowance of a tax credit upon the sale of an automobile, depending on the rate at which it consumes fuel. Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, for an excise tax with respect to the price for which such automobile is sold by the manufacturer, dealer, or importer thereof, such tax ranging from zero on an automobile that averages between 18.5 and 19.5 gallons per mile to $1,000 on an automobile that averages less than 14.5 miles per gallon. Sets forth the procedure for computing such tax for the period from July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1980. Allows a tax credit on every new automobile based on the rate at which it consumes fuel according to guidelines set forth in this Act. Provides that the credit for the period beginning January 1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1977, shall range from zero on an automobile averaging between 18.5 and 19.5 miles per gallon and $1,000 for an automobile averaging over 26.5 miles per gallon. Sets forth the procedure for establishing such credits for the period from July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1980. Provides that no taxpayer shall be entitled to any tax credit more than once in each 24 month period, and such credit shall be claimed only during the tax year in which such purchase is made. Provides that the tax imposed under this Act shall be paid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of the automobile in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe. States that the rates of fuel consumption to be utilized in computing the tax under this Act shall be determined by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Bill· HRH.R. 1767 (94th)passed

A bill to suspend for a 90-day period the authority of the President under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or any other provision of law to increase tariffs, or to take any other import adjustment action, with respect to petroleum or products derived therefrom; to negate any such action which may be taken by the President after January 15, 1975, and before the beginning of such 90-day period.

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 1975

Declares that for 90 days following enactment of this Act the President shall have no authority to adjust imports of petroleum or petroleum products under the Trade Expansion Act or any other Federal law. Provides that in the event of a declaration of war, an attack upon the United States, or other involvement in hostilities by the Armed Forces within the 90 day period, this provision shall not thereafter apply. Provides that any action taken by the President between January 15, 1975, and the date of enactment of this Act which results in the imposition of a duty tax or fee on petroleum or petroleum products shall cease to have effect on the date of enactment. Allows a rebate of any amount paid as a tax or fee on petroleum products which was imposed by the President after January 15, 1975, and before enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 17082 (93rd)referred

International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974

International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.

Bill· HRH.R. 17006 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the act of August 24, 1966, for purposes of prohibiting the Shipment in interstate commerce of dogs intended to be used to fight other dogs for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1974

Prohibits the interstate shipment of dogs trained for or intended to be used in dog fights for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment. Specifies punishments for persons involved in such commerce and for promoters of and participants in activities which include such dog fights if at least one of the dogs involved had been moved in such commerce.

Bill· HRH.R. 16924 (93rd)referred

Emergency Jobs Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1974

Emergency Jobs Act - Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to permit the Secretary of Labor to make financial assistance available for the purpose of providing transitional employment for unemployed persons in jobs providing needed public services, and training and manpower services. Makes $1,000,000,000 available for the purposes of this Act for obligation in any twelve-month period in which the national rate of unemployment exceeds 4 1/2 percent for three consecutive months, and an additional $1,000,000,000 for every increment of one-half percent over 4 1/2 percent not to exceed a 6 percent unemployment rate.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 643 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to certain pardons granted or which may be granted by the President.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1974

Expresses the sense of Congress that the pardon of Richard M. Nixon was wrongful and premature, and that no further Watergate related pardons should be granted prior to indictment, prosecution, and conviction, and then only on an individual basis where warranted by special circumstances.

Bill· HRH.R. 16526 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1974

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

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1332 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the halt of U.S. economic and military assistance to Turkey until all Turkish Armed Forces have been withdrawn from Cyprus.

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all military, economic, or other assistance, all sales of defense articles and services, all sales of agricultural commodities and services, and all licenses with respect to the transportation of arms, ammunitions, and implements of war (including technical data relating thereto) to the Government of Turkey should be suspended on the date of adoption of this resolution; and (2) the provisions of this resolution should cease to apply when the President reports to the Congress that the Government of Turkey has withdrawn all of its armed forces from Cyprus.

Law· HRH.R. 16136 (93rd)open

An Act to authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1974

Military Construction Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Defense to establish or develop military installations and facilities by acquiring, constructing, converting, rehabilitating or installing permanent or temporary public works, appurtenances, utilities, and equipment at designated projects to the extent of the dollar amounts designated by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to construct family housing units and mobile home facilities, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in the locations designated by this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of funds needed to carry out the provisions of this Act. Reserve Forces Facilities Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish or develop additional facilities for the Reserve Forces of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve, and the Army National Guard.

Bill· HRH.R. 15423 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the special procedure for expediting benefit payments (where such payments are not regularly made when due) shall apply to benefits based on disability in the same way it applies to other benefits under such title if entitlement has already been established and the benefits involved have been paid for 1 or more months.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1974

Provides under title II of the Social Security Act that the special procedure for expediting benefit payments (where such payments are not regularly made when due) shall apply to benefits based on disability in the same way it applies to other benefits under such title if entitlement has already been established and the benefits involved have been paid for one or more months.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1164 (93rd)referred

Resolution providing for television and radio coverage of proceedings in the Chamber of the House of Representatives on any resolution to impeach the President of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974

Provides for television and radio coverage of proceedings in the Chamber of the House of Representatives on any resolution to impeach the President of the United States. Authorizes the Speaker to appoint a committee of five members to provide such arrangements as may be necessary in connection with such a broadcast.

Bill· HRH.R. 15118 (93rd)referred

Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974

Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act - Extends the jurisdiction of the United States over specified ocean areas and fish for purposes of protecting the domestic fishing industry. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct research in order to promote the conservation of fish originating in the United States territorial sea and contiguous fisheries zone. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $1,000,000 in any fiscal year to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1019 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution designating 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.

United States · United States Congress · 16 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.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1125 (93rd)referred

A resolution to condemn terrorist killings to schoolchildren in Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) it most strongly condemns all acts of terrorism in the Middle East; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should and are hereby urged and requested to (a) call upon all governments to condemn this inhuman act of violence against innocent victims; and (b) strongly urge the governments who harbor these groups and individuals to take appropriate action to rid their countries of those who subvert the peace through terrorism and senseless violence; and (3) the President should request the American Ambassador to the United Nations to take appropriate action before that body in order to have introduced a Security Council resolution condemning this brutal act of violence.

Bill· HRH.R. 14538 (93rd)referred

A bill to improve the coordination of Federal reporting services.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1974

Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to establish within the General Accounting Office a unit to review tax forms, instructions, and other such use documents prepared by the Internal Revenue Service and to make recommendations with respect to the simplification, scope, and use of such forms. Sets forth procedures for the revision of Federal tax forms. Makes various technical and conforming amendments.

Bill· HRH.R. 13754 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the inclusion of certain information on discharge certificates.

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1974

Provides that the Secretary of Defense shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate to insure that discharge certificates issued to members of the Armed Forces shall not bear any letter or number or other indicator of any kind whatsoever which discloses any reason why such member was discharged or separated from service; and no information indicating or relating to any reason why any former member of the Armed Forces was discharged or separated from service may be made available to any private person or entity by any officer or employee of any military department or agency. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975).

Bill· HRH.R. 13516 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide low-interest operating loans to small businesses seriously affected by a shortage in energy-producing materials.

United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1974

Empowers the Small Business Administration, where other financial assistance is not available on reasonable terms, to make loans (either directly or in cooperation with banks or other lending institutions through agreements to participate on an immediate or deferred basis) at a rate of interest not to exceed 3 percent per year to assist any small business concern to meet operating costs, if the Administration determines that such business concern has suffered substantial economic injury as the result of a shortage in energy producing material. Limits such loans to a period of 5 years.

Bill· HRH.R. 12951 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that increases in monthly insurance benefits thereunder (whether occurring by reason of increases in the cost of living or enacted by law) shall not be considered as annual income for purposes of certain other benefit programs.

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1974

Provides, under title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance), that increases in monthly insurance benefits (whether occurring by reason of increases in the cost of living or enacted by law) shall not be considered as annual income for purposes of the following benefit programs: dependency and indemnity compensation to parents of a deceased veteran, pension for non-service-connected disability or death or for service, and the Veterans' Pension Act of 1959.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 878 (93rd)referred

Resolution declaring the sense of the House with respect to a prohibition of extension of credit by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1974

Makes it the sense of the House that, during the period pending consideration and action by the Senate upon the bill H.R. 10710, as introduced in the first session of the Congress, cited as the "Trade Reform Act of 1973" and as amended and passed by the House, no loan, guarantee, insurance, or credit shall be extended by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to any nonmarket economy country (other than any such country whose products are eligible for column 1 tariff treatment on the date of the enactment of this resolution), and no such country shall participate in any program of the Government of the United States which extends credits or credit guarantees or investment guarantees, directly or indirectly.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 786 (93rd)referred

Special Prosecution Conservancy Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 11005 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for a 7-percent increase in social security benefits beginning with benefits payable for the month of January 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1973

States that the increases in the monthly benefits and lump sum death payments under title II (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act shall be increased by 7 percent beginning January 1974 (presently increased by the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for June 1973 exceeds that for June 1972, beginning April 1974.)

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 619 (93rd)referred

Resolution to seek peace in the Middle East and to continue to support Israel's deterrent strength through transfer of Phantom aircraft and other military supplies.

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.

Bill· HRH.R. 10831 (93rd)referred

Export Priorities Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1973

Export Priorities Act - Title I: General Provisions - Makes technical amendments to the Export Administration Act of 1969. Title II: Agricultural Export Controls - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, with thirty days after the beginning of the crop year for any agricultural commodity, to determine the quantity of the crop of such commodity, if any, that will be available for export and inform the Secretary of commerce thereof, who shall publicly announce such determination. States that no agricultural commodity may be exported to any foreign country unless the person exporting has been issued a license or unless the commodity has been exempted. States that the quantity of any commodity available for export shall be allocated among foreign countries by the Secretary. Specifies the basis for determining such allocation. Provides that the Secretary may reserve not more than 10 percent of a commodity for export in order to meet unexpected foreign demand resulting from natural disaster, crop failure, and changes in existing trading patterns in that commodity. Prescribes the procedures for: (1) issuance of export licenses; (2) administrative revision of quantities available for export; and (3) exports to developing countries. Confers authority on the Secretary to issue such rules or regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provision of this Act. States that fees collected by the Secretary on export licenses shall be deposited in a special account in the Treasury and shall be available to carry out the National School Lunch Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, the Food Stamp Act and the commondity distribution program of the Agricultural Act of 1949, with specified exceptions.