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Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14]

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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 702 (95th)referred

A concurrent resolution relating to refugees from Cambodia.

United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1978

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should parole into the United States the 15,000 Cambodian refugees, half to come in fiscal year 1979, and half in fiscal year 1980.

Bill· HRH.R. 13905 (95th)referred

Nuclear Incident Liability Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 August 1978

Nuclear Incident Liability Reform Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that licensees for nuclear facilities obtain the maximum amount of liability insurance available from private sources. Requires that such licensees participate in an industry retrospective rating plan in addition to maintaining such insurance. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish rules specifying the rates for deferred premiums charged to licensees under such plan in the event of any nuclear incident resulting in public liability which exceeds or appears likely to exceed the level of a licensee's primary financial protection and the amount otherwise available from such licensee for the satisfaction of such liability. Authorizes the Commission to loan to a licensee, at prescribed interest rates, the amount by which an assessment of deferred premiums exceeds the amount which the licensee is able to pay within a reasonable time following any nuclear incident without impairing its ability to provide electric utility service. Repeals the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 relating to indemnification of licensees from liability which is in excess of the level of financial protection required of the licensee. Eliminates the $500,000,000 ceiling on indemnification of contractors of the Commission against claims for liability, arising out of contractual activities, which are above the amount of financial protection required of contractors. Repeals provisions of such Act relating to: (1) the $560,000,000 maximum aggregate liability for a single nuclear incident; (2) the collection of fees for indemnification agreements, and (3) compensation to private insurance organizations for services connected with handling indemnifications. Eliminates the exemption from the requirements of financial protection of nonprofit educational, institution licensees. Repeals the Commission's authority to indemnify persons engaged in activities relating to the Nuclear Ship Savannah from liability for nuclear incidents. Terminates the Commission's authority to enter agreements with other indemnitors with respect to emergency assistance payments. Makes technical and conforming amendments to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 13895 (95th)referred

Asbestos Related Disease Screening Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 August 1978

Asbestos-Related Disease Screening Act - Requires the Secretary of Labor to make contracts and grants to reimburse public and private organizations for the reasonable cost of providing screening for asbestos-related diseases to individuals employed in occupations involving exposure to asbestos to a degree which carries with it a significant risk of developing an asbestos-related disease. Requires the Secretary to provide for a program under which any individual at risk is reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the individual's screening. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretary to periodically report to Congress concerning this Act.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1120 (95th)referred

A resolution to direct the Civil Aeronautics Board to disapprove any renewal and terminate any effect of the Airlines Mutual Aid Pact and to provide for a study and report on alleviating airline strikes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 August 1978

Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to immediately dissolve the Airlines Mutual Aid Pact. Directs the Board to study the collective bargaining process within the airline industry and to make recommendations to Congress within six months on methods of alleviating the occurrence of protracted airline strikes.

Bill· HRH.R. 13854 (95th)referred

Radioactive Waste Management Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 August 1978

Radioactive Waste Management Act - Requires the Secretary of Energy, before investigating any site for construction of a radioactive waste storage facility, to notify each chamber of the concerned State legislature and publish notice of such investigation in the Federal Register. Requires notice to State legislatures of decisions and contracts for the construction of such facilities. Allows a 120-day period for disapproval of construction by the affected State's legislature or by statewide referendum.

Bill· HRH.R. 13845 (95th)passed

A bill to amend the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1978

Amends the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act to raise the maximum license fee for commission merchants, dealers, and brokers from $100 to $150 plus $50 for each branch or additional business location (but not to exceed an annual aggregate of $1,000). Raises from $100,000 to $150,000 the minimum invoice value of specified goods any person must buy or sell or negotiate the sale of in order to be deemed a dealer or broker. Includes as a "dealer" any person who buys potatoes for canning and/or processing. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to inspect the accounts, records and memorandums of any commission merchant, dealer, or broker who has violated the provision of such Act requiring prompt full payment in respect of any transaction in any perishable agricultural commodity. Permits the Secretary to require surety bonds as assurance of payment of reparation awards from such merchants, dealers, and brokers. Allows the Secretary to suspend the license, and/or publish the facts and circumstances, if such merchant, dealer, or broker refuses to permit inspection or fails or refuses to furnish, maintain, or adjust a surety bond.

Bill· HRH.R. 13846 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exclude from gross income amounts received as prizes in connection with the New York State olympic lottery.

United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1978

Makes findings concerning the unavailability in the United States of adequate training facilities for athletes competing in the XII Olympic Winter Games. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income prizes won in the New York State olympic lottery established pursuant to the New York State Tax Laws to raise revenue for the maintenance of the sports facilities constructed at Lake Placid.

Bill· HRH.R. 13759 (95th)referred

Senior Citizens Property Tax Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1978

Senior Citizens' Property Tax Relief Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to pay to a State 66 2/3 percent of the amount the State pays on behalf of senior citizen homeowners for real property taxes. Requires a State which wishes to receive such payments to pay all the property taxes due by the senior citizen and to obtain repayment upon the death of the homeowner from the estate. Directs the State to repay amounts paid by HUD upon receipt of payment from the estate.

Bill· HRH.R. 13670 (95th)referred

Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1978

Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act - Requires a report to the Secretary of Agriculture, containing legal name, address, citizenship, type of interest, and legal description of the land involved, and other specified information, from any foreign person (including individuals, organizations, governments, or any combination thereof) who holds, acquires, or transfers any interest, other than a security interest, in agricultural land. Establishes a civil penalty for violation of any provision of this Act in an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the fair market value of the land interest involved on the date of the penalty assessment. Requires the Secretary to report to the President and to Congress an analysis of the information obtained by him pursuant to this Act, and a determination of the effects of foreign holdings, acquisitions, and transfers on family farms and rural communities.

Bill· HRH.R. 13684 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to suspend the imposition of interest and to prohibit the imposition of a penalty for failure to pay tax on underpayments of tax resulting from erroneous advice given in writing by the Internal Revenue Service.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1978

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt taxpayers from the payment of interest or a penalty on tax deficiencies attributable to erroneous advice obtained in writing from an Internal Revenue Service Officer or employee acting in an official capacity.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 676 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing Congressional disapproval of the denial by the Government of the Soviet Union of the right to emigrate and the harassment and imprisonment by that Government of individuals who desire to emigrate.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1978

Expresses the disapproval of the Congress of the denial by the Government of the Soviet Union of the right to emigrate and the harassment and imprisonment of individuals, including Mrs. Ida Nudel, who desire to emigrate.

Bill· HRH.R. 13661 (95th)referred

Asbestos Related Disease Screening Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1978

Asbestos-Related Disease Screening Act - Requires the Secretary of Labor to make contracts and grants to reimburse public and private organizations for the reasonable cost of providing screening for asbestos-related diseases to individuals employed in occupations involving exposure to asbestos to a degree which carries with it a significant risk of developing an asbestos-related disease. Requires the Secretary to provide for a program under which any individual at risk is reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the individual's screening. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretary to periodically report to Congress concerning this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 13652 (95th)referred

Act to Combat International Terrorism

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1978

Act to Combat International Terrorism - Directs the President to transmit a report to the Congress every six months on those incidents determined to be acts of international terrorism as defined in this Act. Requires that, where the incident involves citizens or property of the United States, such report be transmitted not more than 30 days after the incident. Stipulates that such report shall include a description of the incident and persons involved, the identity of any government providing support for such terrorist acts, a description of the actions of any government which assisted in bringing about a positive termination of the incident, and a description of the response of the United States to such incident. Directs the President to submit to the Congress a list of governments which have demonstrated a pattern of support for international terrorism. Directs the President with respect to countries appearing on such list to: (1) provide no assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; (2) not authorize any sale or extend any credit or guaranty, with respect to defense articles or services; or (3) approve no export license for the export of commodities or technical data which has a potential military application or which would otherwise enable a foreign government to support acts of international terrorism. Authorizes the President to suspend such sanctions in the interest of national security. Authorizes the President to take such other actions with respect to such countries as are deemed appropriate. Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to assess the effectiveness of the security measures at foreign airports. Directs the Secretary, upon a finding that such an airport does not maintain effective security measures, to notify the appropriate authorities of such foreign government of his findings and to recommend any steps necessary to bring the security measures in use to the standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Directs the Secretary to publish the names of foreign airports which fail to bring their security measures into compliance with such standards and to display the names of such airports at United States airports. Authorizes the Secretary to withhold, revoke, or impose conditions on the operating authority of any carrier or foreign air carrier to engage in foreign air transportation utilizing such an airport. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance concerning aviation security to foreign governments. Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture explosive materials which do not contain identification taggants which are retrievable after detonation and which make possible the identification of the manufacturer, the date of manufacture and which provide such other information as the Secretary of the Treasury may require. Makes it unlawful to manufacture explosive materials which do not contain a detection taggant which permits detection of such material prior to its detonation. Makes the importation, transportation, or receipt of explosive materials without identification and detection taggants, illegal. Sets forth criminal penalties for violations of such taggant requirements. Makes it illegal: (1) to interfere with the operation of any civil aircraft; (2) to commit any act of violence against an aircraft passenger; or (3) to willfully communicate false information which endangers the safety of any aircraft while in flight. Imposes criminal penalties on individuals committing specified offenses against or on board aircraft registered in a State other than the United States and who is afterwards found in this country. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for individuals imparting false information regarding attempts or alleged attempts to commit specified crimes against aircraft. hr13261

Bill· HRH.R. 13627 (95th)referred

A bill to establish a Commission to identify, designate, preserve, and protect cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings which are located abroad and which are associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1978

Establishes the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. Directs the Commission to identify cemeteries, monuments and historic buildings abroad which are associated with the foreign heritage, of United States citizens particularity those which are in danger of deterioration or destruction. Directs the Commission to designate such cemeteries, monuments, and buildings and to encourage foreign governments to preserve them. Requires the Commission to make an annual report on its activities to Congress and the President.

Bill· HRH.R. 13461 (95th)referred

Asbestos Related Disease Screening Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1978

Asbestos-Related Disease Screening Act - Requires the Secretary of Labor to make contracts and grants to reimburse public and private organizations for the reasonable cost of providing screening for asbestos-related diseases to individuals employed in occupations involving exposure to asbestos to a degree which carries with it a significant risk of developing an asbestos-related disease. Requires the Secretary to provide for a program under which any individual at risk is reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the individual's screening. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretary to periodically report to Congress concerning this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 13428 (95th)referred

Animal Welfare Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1978

Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Amends the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit coursing (an event which involves the pursuit by one or more dogs of another live animal).

Law· HRH.R. 13418 (95th)open

A bill to amend the Small Business Act by transferring thereto those provisions of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 affecting the operation of volunteer programs to assist small business, to increase the maximum allowable compensation and travel expenses for experts and consultants, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1978

Amends the Small Business Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to transfer to the Small Business Administration the authority to conduct a program of volunteer assistance for small businesses. Includes the transfer of the SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and ACE (Active Corps of Executives) programs to the Administration from the ACTION Agency. Increases the maximum allowable compensation and travel expenses for experts and consultants employed by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to the maximum amounts payable under the executive schedule for Federal employees.

Bill· HRH.R. 13413 (95th)referred

Amateur Sports Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1978

Amateur Sports Act - Title I: Declaration of Policy - Makes findings and states that the policy of Congress is to promote amateur athletics and protect the right of amateur athletes to participate in athletic competition. Title II: Olympic Committee Reorganization - Amends the corporate charter of the Olympic Committee to (1) provide for a principal place of business of the United States Olympic Committee (Corporation); (2) set forth the objectives and purposes of the Corporation; (3) set forth the powers of the Corporation; (4) provide reasonable representation for specified individuals and organizations in establishing and maintaining provisions for the governance and conduct of its affairs; and (5) subject to civil liability any person who uses an Olympic designation without authority to promote a private financial interest. Permits contributors or suppliers of goods or services to use the name of the United States Olympic Committee or its designation to advertise that such goods or services have been furnished to, approved, or selected by the Corporation. Requires the Corporation to establish in its constitution and bylaws provisions for the resolution of disputes involving the opportunity of an amateur athlete or other specified individuals to participate in sanctioned athletic competitions. Authorizes the Corporation to recognize as a national governing body any amateur sports organization (but only one for each sport) which submits an application for recognition and complies with eligibility requirements. Sets forth such eligibility requirements. Sets forth the duties and powers of a national governing body and the requirements which an amateur sports organization must meet to hold an athletic competition or sponsor athletes in competition and be sanctioned by a national governing body. Grants to the Corporation the power of review over the actions of any national governing body and invests a United States district court with jurisdiction to enjoin any action of a national governing body inconsistent with the terms of the Corporate charter. Sets forth procedures for the Corporation in (1) processing a complaint against a national governing body by an individual athlete or an amateur sports organization; (2) revoking recognition of a national governing body; and (3) replacing an incumbent national governing body. Provides for arbitration of a determination of the Corporation. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to lend financial assistance to the Corporation in developing amateur athletics in the United States. Authorizes appropriations for carrying out the work of the national governing bodies. Directs the Secretary to conduct a feasibility study to determine the most appropriate means of providing funding to the Corporation for the construction and operation of training centers and sports medicine research facilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 13316 (95th)referred

Medicare Home Health Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1978

Medicare Home Health Amendments - Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to remove the 100 visit limitation presently applicable to home health care services under such Title. Eliminates prior hospitalization as a condition of eligibility for home health care services under part A (Hospital Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled) of such Title. Eliminates confinement to home as a requirement for receiving home health care services under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled) of such Title. Includes "periodic chore services" within those home health services for which payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program.

Bill· HRH.R. 13285 (95th)referred

Press Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1978

Press Protection Act - Prohibits any person acting under color of law, without a prior adversary court proceeding, from searching any place or seizing any things in the possession, custody, or control of any person engaged in the gathering or dissemination of news for the print or broadcast media, unless with a warrant issued by a court upon probable cause that such person has committed or is committing a criminal offense. Establishes a criminal fine of not more than $10,000 for violation of this Act, and creates a civil cause of action for any person aggrieved by a violation. Allows punitive damages of up to $10,000, and reasonable attorneys fees.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 652 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should include environmental and safety and health standards among the international fair labor standards whose adoption is sought under section 121(a)(4) of the Trade Act of 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1978

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President, in carrying out his duties under the Trade Act, should seek the adoption and application of trade agreements which include environmental and safety and health standards among the international fair labor standards to be adopted.

Bill· HRH.R. 13223 (95th)referred

A bill to declare the need for an explicit population policy and to establish an Office of Population Policy.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1978

Declares that the Federal Government should adopt an explicit national population policy and encourage and assist other countries to achieve their population goals. Directs all agencies of the Federal Government: (1) to give appropriate consideration to population dynamics in decisionmaking; and (2) to review their present statutory authority, regulations, and policies to achieve compliance with the purposes of this Act. Requires the President to annually transmit to Congress a Population Growth and Distribution Report. Requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the Agency for International Development to submit for inclusion in such report specified data concerning each nation of the world. Establishes in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Population Policy: (1) to develop and recommend policies to meet the environmental, social, economic, health, and other needs of the Nation; (2) to study population growth; (3) to report annually to the President; and (4) to coordinate with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Agency for International Development with respect to international policies affecting population growth.

Bill· HRH.R. 13220 (95th)referred

A bill to amend section 218 of the Social Security Act to require that States having agreements entered into thereunder will continue to make social security payments and reports on a calendar-quarter basis.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1978

Amends Title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to require States having agreements for coverage of their employees under the system of insurance established by such Title to make payments and reports on a calendar-quarter basis.

Bill· HRH.R. 13216 (95th)referred

Consumer Beef-Grading Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1978

Consumer Beef-Grading Act - Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a Task Force on Beef-Grading Standards, which shall make determinations and recommendations with respect to establishing new beef-grading standards to replace existing standards. Specifies nutritional, cost, consumer preference, health need, and other factors to be considered by the Task Force. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish new beef-grading standards within three months after receiving the Task Force's recommendations. Requires the Secretary to establish a consumer education program regarding the new standards, including the preparation of notices for display at retail stores.

Bill· HRH.R. 13200 (95th)referred

Meat and Poultry Inspection Consumer Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1978

Meat and Poultry Inspection Consumer Protection Act - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to increase the fines and maximum prison terms for bribery of and assaults on Federal meat and poultry inspectors, and for other violations of the respective Acts. Subjects any person, firm, or corporation guilty of such violations to liability for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.

Bill· HRH.R. 13192 (95th)referred

Agricultural Foreign Investment Recording Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1978

Agricultural Foreign Investment Recording Act - Requires annual reporting to the Secretary of Agriculture by foreign persons and agents of purchases of agricultural lands with a cumulative acreage in excess of 25 acres or a cumulative purchase price in excess of $25,000. Specifies reporting requirements and provides for imposition of civil penalties for reporting violations.

Bill· HRH.R. 13174 (95th)passed

A bill to provide for the striking of national metals to commemorate the XIII Olympic Winter Games to be held in Lake Placid, New York, in 1980.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1978

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze, silver, and gold national medals and deliver them to the Lake Placid 1980 Olympic Winter Games Corporation, a nonprofit corporation. Requires such medals to be struck at not less than their estimated cost of manufacture, plus a surcharge equal to 25 percent of such cost. Requires such surcharge to be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.

Bill· HRH.R. 13149 (95th)passed

A bill to amend the pilot project workfare provisions of the Food Stamp Act of 1977.

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1978

Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 with respect to two pilot projects involving the performance of work in return for food stamp benefits. Sets the deadline for an interim report on such projects at no later than October 1, 1979, and for a final report at no later than October 1, 1980.

Bill· HRH.R. 13146 (95th)referred

Press Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1978

Press Protection Act - Prohibits any person acting under color of law, without a prior adversary court proceeding, from searching any place or seizing any things in the possession, custody, or control of any person engaged in the gathering or dissemination of news for the print or broadcast media, unless with a warrant issued by a court upon probable cause that such person has committed or is committing a criminal offense. Establishes a criminal fine of not more than $10,000 for violation of this Act, and creates a civil cause of action for any person aggrieved by a violation. Allows punitive damages of up to $10,000, and reasonable attorneys fees.

Bill· HRH.R. 13148 (95th)referred

Federal Reserve Bank Public Directors Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1978

Federal Reserve Bank Public Directors Act - Amends the Federal Reserve Act to increase the number of directors of each Federal Reserve Bank from nine to twelve by adding three additional directors to the class of directors designated from the public by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Bill· HRH.R. 13144 (95th)referred

A bill to provide that certain interstate pipelines may be constructed only if the route of such a pipeline complies with certain land use priorities, an environmental impact statement is prepared with respect to the pipeline, and the person constructing the pipeline agrees to pay certain attorneys fees incurred by landowners affected by the pipeline.

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1978

Prohibits the construction of any regulated interstate pipeline unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission grants a certificate of public convenience and necessity for construction of such pipeline. Authorizes the Commission to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the construction of any regulated interstate pipeline if (1) the pipeline satisfies the route requirements specified in this Act, (2) the person involved satisfies the reasonable attorneys fee requirement with regard to affected landowners, and (3) the Commission prepares an environmental impact statement.

Bill· HRH.R. 13095 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code to provide additional exemptions to States from requirements to make refunds to the Highway Trust Fund by reason of a withdrawal of approval of a route or portion thereof on the Interstate System.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1978

Stipulates that upon the withdrawal of approval of any portion of an Interstate Highway, the State involved, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Transportation, shall not be required to refund to the Highway Trust Fund any sums paid to the State for intangible costs. Stipulates that refunds shall not be required if the State applies such funds to an eligible transportation project or to a public conservation or recreation purpose within ten years.

Bill· HRH.R. 13021 (95th)referred

A bill to amend chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, to provide that a former spouse of a member of the uniformed Services who is married to such member for ten years or more shall be entitled to a portion of such member's retired pay and to a portion of the annuity of a surviving spouse of such member, and that such member may not elect not to provide such an annuity without the consent of the spouse and any former spouse of the member, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1978

Entitles former spouses of members of the armed forces who were married to the member for at least ten years to a portion of that member's retired or retainer pay. Entitles such former spouses to a portion of the annuity of the surviving spouse of such member. Stipulates that such a member may not elect not to provide an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan without the consent of the member's spouse and any former spouses.

Bill· HRH.R. 12947 (95th)referred

A bill to amend chapter 40 of title 18, United States Code, to require the addition of taggants to explosive materials for the purpose of identification and detection of such materials.

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1978

Prohibits, after specified dates: (1) any licensee or permittee from manufacturing, importing, or otherwise placing or receiving in commerce any explosive, or (2) any person from placing or receiving in commerce any explosive sold as military surplus, unless such substance contains a material which permits identification of the manufacturer and date of manufacture after detonation and a material which permits detection of the substance prior to detonation.

Bill· HRH.R. 12917 (95th)passed

A bill directing the Secretary of Agriculture to compile and publish certain information relating to the adequacy of a transportation system to meet the needs of agriculture and rural development in the United States, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1978

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to compile and publish a report, to be revised every three years, containing specific recommendations for a railroad transportation system adequate to meet the essential needs of the agricultural industry of the United States. Requires annual reports to Congress regarding the capability of the Nation's transportation system (all forms of transportation) to meet such needs. Directs the Secretary to participate in all proceedings of any Federal agencies likely to make an impact on the agricultural industry of the United States or on rural development in order to foster the cause of an efficient and economical transportation system serving such interests.

Bill· HRH.R. 12910 (95th)referred

A bill to extend the Commodity Exchange Act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1978

Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to: (1) extend the Commodity Futures Trading Commission through fiscal year 1981; (2) exclude from the definition of commodity trading advisor any dealers of cash commodities and products thereof; (3) provide for appointment of the Commission Chairman by the President, to serve at the President's pleasure; and (4) subject the use and expenditure of funds by the Chairman to the budget categories, plans, and priorities established by the Commission. Prohibits any Commissioner or employee of the Commission from making any appearance before, or communication to, the Commission on behalf of any person on any particular matter before the Commission for the period of a year following his or her last day of service. Sets forth the procedure for designating a board of trade as a contract market. Prohibits any person from engaging in commodity option transactions without express permission from the Commission. Subjects all proposed rules and regulations governing options trading to the veto prerogative of either House of Congress. Allows the registration of Commission merchants and floor brokers to extend beyond December 31st and to expire not earlier than one year from the date of issuance. Extends to six months the time during which the Commission must act on the application for registration of any commodity trading advisor or commodity pool operator. Applies the anti-fraud provisions of such Act to all advisors and pool operators regardless of whether they are registered or not. Requires a hearing on the record for: (1) refusal, suspension, or revocation of contract market designations; (2) cease and desist orders; and (3) imposition of civil penalties. Grants subpena power to members of the Commission and any Administrative Law Judge or other officer designated by them. Grants concurrent jurisdiction to State agencies or officials to investigate or prosecute civil violations of such Act committed by any persons or organizations other than a designated contract market or a board of trade licensed by the Commission. Prohibits the Commission from making public disclosure of any data or information which would separately disclose the market positions, business transactions, trade secrets or names of customers not previously disclosed publicly in a judicial or congressional proceeding. Authorizes the Commission to require fingerprinting of applicants for registration as Commission merchants or associates. Increases from $2,500 to $5,000 the amount of damages that may be claimed in complaints that may be adjusted without a hearing.

Bill· HRH.R. 12870 (95th)referred

Voluntary Job Preservation and Community Stabilization Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1978

Voluntary Job Preservation and Community Stabilization Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a continuing investigation to identify those industrial, business, agricultural, and service organizations (1) which are in danger of ceasing operation or of outmigration and (2) whose closing or relocation would result in substantial unemployment and economic dislocation in the community. Provides, through the Secretary, loans for technical assistance and status and operating costs to an employee or employee/community corporation which meets certain requirements in order that it may assume ownership and operation of an organization so identified. Conditions loans, among other factors, upon certification that the corporation will allow new employees to participate and will adopt a method for acquisition of stock of persons no longer associated with the organization for the purpose of making it available to all employees on a nondiscriminatory basis. Authorizes loans of up to $15,000 to an employee who wishes to purchase stock in a purchasing corporation and who is unable to secure financing elsewhere.

Bill· HRH.R. 12879 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a tax credit to employers who hire unemployed youths.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1978

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) remove the limitation on the amount of the income tax credit allowed employers who hire unemployed individuals; (2) make the credit refundable; (3) limit the types of tax against which the credit may be applied; and (4) restrict its application to the hiring of individuals between the ages of 16 and 19.

Bill· HRH.R. 12835 (95th)referred

Small Business Contracting Equity Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1978

Small Business Contracting Equity Act - Amends the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to require the payment of interest on contract payments which are overdue under Federal contracts with small business.