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Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11]

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Bill· HRH.R. 10724 (95th)referred

Agriculture Refinance Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1978

Agriculture Refinance Act - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to permit insured loans of up to $1,000,000 to farm owners and operators for refinancing existing indebtedness incurred between January 1, 1973, and December 31, 1977. Allows a repayment period for refinancing loans of 40 years for real estate loans, 12 years for equipment loans, and five years for operating loans. Defers the first payment for the interest and principal of such loans for five years for real estate loans, for three years for equipment loans, and for two years for operating loans.

Bill· HRH.R. 10699 (95th)referred

Foreign Mission Solar Energy Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1978

Foreign Mission Solar Energy Demonstration Act - Requires the Secretary of State to demonstrate solar energy and other renewable energy technologies by using such energy sources in Foreign Service buildings located abroad. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Energy concerning the most viable techniques adaptable to the local resources and environmental conditions of the host country. Requires the Secretary of State to insure that projects under this Act are demonstrated to, and are available for inspection by, officials and other citizens of the host country. Directs the Secretary to give priority to projects in less developed countries.

Bill· HRH.R. 10588 (95th)referred

Truth in Lending Reform and Simplification Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1978

Truth in Lending Reform and Simplification Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to eliminate credit transactions for agricultural purposes from coverage under such Act. Requires a State to enforce requirements under applicable State truth in lending law when such State has been exempted from application of Federal law governing credit transactions within the State because of such similar State law. Requires agencies enforcing such Act to obtain compliance by notifying the debtor of rights under such Act when the creditor fails to comply with its provisions or by publicizing the fact of a creditor's sustained and substantial violations. Grants such agencies the authority to assess civil penalties and to issue cease-and-desist orders. Sets limitations on the time within which civil actions may be brought to enforce such Act. Directs the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to issue model forms and clauses, for use in common transactions, describing the transaction in understandable language. Exempts creditors who use such forms from liability under such Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 10261 (95th)referred

Drought Relief and Water Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 1977

Drought Relief and Water Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish a loan program to provide financial assistance to drought-impacted water districts and to provide Federal assistance to water districts for acquisition and installation of residential and agricultural water conservation devices and equipment.

Bill· HRH.R. 10242 (95th)referred

Water Resources Management and Pricing Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1977

Water Resources Management and Pricing Reform Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish in each region where the United States provides water for agricultural purposes: (1) a base volume of water necessary to grow suitable crops; and (2) a base rate per acre foot for water delivered. Prescribes rates for volumes of water used in excess of the base volume. Requires all water service contracts to provide for a recalculation of water delivery cost and a modification of price at least once every two years. Requires Congressional approval of water service contracts involving water in excess of a specified volume.

Bill· HRH.R. 10243 (95th)referred

A bill to provide that no contracts may be entered into by the Bureau of Reclamation for water supply for purposes of irrigation without prior public notice and opportunity for hearing.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1977

Amends the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from contracting through the Bureau of Reclamation, or otherwise, for water supply for irrigation purposes unless the intent of the Secretary contract is published in newspapers of general circulation in the region which may be affected by such contract and interested persons are given an opportunity to present their views at a public hearing on the matter.

Law· HRH.R. 10126 (95th)open

Federal Employees Part-time Career Employment Act of 1978

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1977

Federal Employees Part-Time Career Employment Act - Requires the head of each Federal agency to establish and maintain a program for part-time career employment. Requires the Civil Service Commission to conduct a demonstration program to determine the extent to which part-time personnel can be utilized in managerial and professional positions and the extent to which job-sharing arrangements may be established in various occupations.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 664 (95th)referred

Joint resolution to postpone until December 31, 1978, the effective date of the final regulations developed pursuant to the proposed regulations published in the Federal Register dated August 25, 1977 (43 C.F.R. 426), relating to Federal reclamation law.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1977

Postpones until December 31, 1978, the effective date of the final regulations developed from proposed regulations published in the Federal Register dated August 25, 1977, relating to acreage limitation provisions of Federal reclamation laws. Allows the Secretary of the Interior to approve voluntary sales of excess lands in any irrigation district (except in Westlands Water District, California) if the Secretary finds that such sales are in compliance with the proposed regulations. States that the time period of any existing recordable contract will not be affected by this resolution, except for those which expire during the period which begins on the date of enactment of this Act and ends December 31, 1978, which would be granted an additional six months.

Bill· HRH.R. 10067 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to simplify tax preparation by allowing individuals whose income consists solely of employee compensation and interest to elect to have the Internal Revenue Service compute their income tax liability.

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals whose income consists solely of employee compensation and interest to elect to have the Internal Revenue Service compute their income tax liability.

Bill· HRH.R. 10012 (95th)referred

Federal Computer Systems Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977

Federal Computer Systems Protection Act - Makes it a Federal crime for a person to directly or indirectly access or cause to be accessed for fraudulent purposes a computer system affecting commerce or having a connection with a Federal agency or financial institution.

Bill· HRH.R. 9985 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a credit against income tax for amounts contributed to certain organizations the primary purpose of which is the support of the arts and humanities, and to allow an additional deduction for certain charitable contributions.

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer to take a credit or an additional deduction for contributions to or for the use of any qualified organization the primary purpose of which is the support of the Arts and Humanities.

Bill· HRH.R. 9953 (95th)referred

Independent Local Newspaper Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977

Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.

Bill· HRH.R. 9936 (95th)referred

Small Business Government Contracting Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977

Small Business Government Contracting Reform Act - Simplifies Government contracting procedures with respect to small businesses. Establishes Government contract arbitration panels within the Small Business Administration to facilitate the resolution of disputes between any small business concern and any Federal agency having procurement authority. Directs Federal agencies to take the apparent low responsive bidder's small business concern subcontracting plan into account in determining the responsibility of such bidder for the award of such contract. Assigns an employee of the Small Business Administration to each Federal agency to monitor compliance with specified small business programs. Establishes the Small Business Procurement Advisory Committee.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 894 (95th)referred

Resolution to express the sense of the House with regard to administrative policy changes by the Internal Revenue Service.

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1977

Expresses the displeasure of the House of Representatives toward any policy of the Internal Revenue Service which changes through administrative interpretation long-standing applications of the Internal revenue laws. Expresses the sense of the House that the Internal Revenue Service refrain from changing its policy with respect to taxation of benefits given to employees, without submission of any proposed changes to Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 9867 (95th)referred

A bill to have an inscription and appropriate medals, ribbons, and tributes placed upon the crypt at the National Cemetery at Arlington, Va., reserved for an American soldier who lost his life in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era, and whose identity is unknown.

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1977

Directs the Secretary of Defense to place a plaque and a permanent display of medals, ribbons, and tributes of the Vietnam era on the crypt at the National Cemetery at Arlington, Virginia, reserved for an unknown American serviceman who lost his life in Southeast Asia. Directs the Secretary to perform the duties required by this Act even though the remains of such serviceman have not yet been placed in the crypt.

Law· HRH.R. 9471 (95th)open

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that Japanese-Americans shall be allowed civil service retirement credit for time spent in World War II internment camps.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1977

Allows any Federal employee or Member of Congress to count as creditable service for retirement purposes any time such person may have spent after his or her eighteenth birthday interned in a camp or facility established during World War II for the purpose of detaining persons of Japanese ancestry.

Bill· HRH.R. 9475 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to authorize Funds for certain smaller cities and townships.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1977

Amends the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to certain cities or townships for construction of local public works projects. Sets forth limitations on the amount of such grants. Authorizes the appropriation of $196,927,000 to carry out this Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 371 (95th)referred

A concurrent resolution urging the International Whaling Commission to implement a 10-year moratorium on the commercial killing of whales.

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1977

Urges the International Whaling Commission to adopt a ten-year moratorium on the commercial killing of whales, and to undertake the management of unprotected, small cetacean. Encourages specified nations to comply voluntarily with a ten-year moratorium on such killing, as endorsed by the United Nations.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 370 (95th)referred

A concurrent resolution urging the International Whaling Commission to implement a 10-year moratorium on the commercial killing of whales.

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1977

Urges the International Whaling Commission to adopt a ten-year moratorium on the commercial killing of whales, and to undertake the management of unprotected, small cetacean. Encourages specified nations to comply voluntarily with a ten-year moratorium on such killing, as endorsed by the United Nations.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 792 (95th)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should establish a Commission on Domestic and International Hunger and Malnutrition.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1977

Declares that the President should establish a Commission on Domestic and International Hunger and Malnutrition which should: (1) collect and generate information and resources on food, hunger, malnutrition and related concerns; (2) assess current programs affecting domestic and international hunger and malnutrition; (3) analyze and report its findings and recommendations to the President, the Congress, and the public; and (4) assist the President and the Congress in implementing its recommendations.

Bill· HRH.R. 9146 (95th)referred

A bill to provide for congressional review of proposed changes in postal services.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1977

Directs the Postal Service to submit to Congress any proposed change in the level or types of postal service which has nationwide impact rather than to the Postal Rate Commission. Requires any statement of proposed change so submitted to include an estimate of the impact of such change upon the public, business mail users, service levels, postal finances, and postal employment.

Bill· HRH.R. 9062 (95th)referred

Census Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1977

Establishes procedures for taking the decennial census. Establishes a decennial census period beginning two years prior to the decennial census date and ending three years after such date. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce during this period to conduct a trial census which shall be the final test of all the procedures to be used in taking the decennial census. Requires the Secretary to submit a report regarding such trial census to specified committees in Congress prior to conducting such a census. Stipulates that no changes may be made in the content or procedures to be used in taking a decennial census after four months following the date of a trial census. Stipulates that the decennial census shall consist only of: (1) an enumeration of the population; (2) sample surveys of the characteristics of the population and housing of the United States; and (3) supplemental surveys necessary to meet the needs of the Federal, State, or local government for economic and social data. Sets forth restrictions regarding the collection of such data. Allows employees conducting the enumeration of population access to the records of the Federal Government and of State or local governments which are necessary to insure that all individuals and households are counted. Stipulates that such employees may obtain only names and addresses from such records and that such information may only be used for purposes of the enumeration. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct special surveys in a State for the purpose of clarifying the findings of decennial supplemental surveys. Directs the Secretary to prepare a plan specifying procedures to be used for correcting errors in census counts and to submit such plan to specified committees in Congress. Directs the Secretary, beginning in 1985, to conduct a mid-decade census of population. Requires the use of the most recent data, either from the decennial or mid-decade census, in determining eligibility for benefits under Federal programs in which census data is a factor. Requires the Secretary to submit specified reports to Congress prior to the taking of a decennial or mid-decade census. Directs the Secretary to insure that the language and categories of questions used on census forms take into account the needs and preferences of the public and to establish a program to provide information to the public regarding the need for, and operation of, the decennial census. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a program for the training and selection of supervisory employees engaged in decennial census activities. Directs the Secretary to prepare a plan for conducting censuses other than the decennial or mid- decade census and to submit such plan to Congress at least 60 days before the census is begun. Authorizes the Secretary to issue "determination estimates," defined as estimates derived from any data which (1) is not produced as an activity of the decennial census period and (2) is produced to enable the executive branch of the Federal Government to determine the amount of benefit received under a Federal law by a State or local government. Sets forth procedures by which a State or local government may challenge such an estimate. Directs the Secretary to establish a Division of Evaluation within the Bureau of the Census to evaluate censuses and to submit the results of such evaluation to the Secretary and the Director of the Census. Directs the General Accounting Office to review evaluations made by the Division every three years. Directs the Secretary in 1979, in 1983, and in every fifth year thereafter, to conduct a census of agriculture. Directs the Secretary to conduct a census of irrigation and drainage in 1979, 1983, and every tenth year after 1983.

Bill· HRH.R. 8796 (95th)referred

A bill to provide an opportunity to individuals to make financial contributions, in connection with the payment of their Federal income tax, for the advancement of the arts and humanities.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize any taxpayer to elect to have any portion of any overpayment of tax or any contribution in money which the taxpayer forwards with the return for such taxable year be available, as the taxpayer may designate on such return, for the National Endowment for the Arts or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Bill· HRH.R. 8782 (95th)referred

A bill to establish the Channel Islands and Santa Monica Mountains National Park and Seashore in the State of California.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Channel Islands and Santa Monica Mountains National Park and Seashore. Places various administrative responsibilities with the Secretary. Abolishes the Channel Islands National Monument. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with the State of California, the Secretary of Transportation, and local agencies to plan a coordinated public and private transportation system to and within the Park. Directs the Secretary to make and submit a study as to the design, construction, and operation of a public scenic transportation system with the Park area and to implement the construction and operation of such system unless either House of Congress passes a resolution against such construction. Establishes the Channel Islands and Santa Monica Mountains National Park and Seashore Advisory Commission.

Bill· HRH.R. 8694 (95th)referred

Administrative Rule Making Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1977

Administrative Rule Making Reform Act - Requires a Federal agency preparing to hold a rule making session to make a reasonable effort to inform those likely to be affected by the proposed rule making. Requires that if the affected group is large, representatives of such group must be notified. Requires, in addition to present requirements, that the notice of rule making include the projected effective date of the rules, the purpose of the rule making, the text of the proposed rules, and the technical or other studies on which the agency intends to rely in the rule making proceedings. Applies the requirements of this Act to all rule making sessions except (1) those specifically authorized to be kept secret in the interest of national security, and (2) those relating to agency management. Requires public notice and public opportunity for comment of all rule making proceedings under this Act unless the agency finds that the rules to be proposed are emergency rules or are of routine or insignificant impact in which case the rule must be published with reasons for its adoption. Requires Federal agencies to give interested persons at least 45 days to participate in the rule making. Requires the agency to maintain a file of each proceeding to be made available to the courts, Congress, and to the public in connection with review of the rule. Limits the period for public comment to a maximum of 90 days. Requires a copy of all proposed rules to be sent to Congress. States that such rule, other than an emergency rule, shall not become effective if it is disapproved within 90 days by both Houses of Congress, or it is disapproved within 60 days by one House and no action is taken on the disapproval resolution by the other House. Provides that either House of Congress may, by resolution, require any agency to reconsider and resubmit any rule to which this Act applies. Requires that such proposed rule be repromulgated anew in accordance with all the provisions of this Act unless it is reconsidered and resubmitted to Congress within 180 days after the adoption of the resolution requiring such reconsideration. Requires the Administrative Conference of the United States to study Congressional review of agency rule making under this Act and report the effect of such review on such rule making before July 1, 1982. Authorizes to be appropriated $200,000 to finance such study. Makes this Act effective on the first day of the first session of the Ninety-fifth Congress. Terminates the Congressional review required by this Act at the adjournment of the Ninety-seventh Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 8579 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize programs for the provision of escort services to the elderly in high crime areas.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1977

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require that comprehensive State law enforcement plans submitted thereunder include, where appropriate, police escort programs for elderly residents of high crime areas. Directs the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to conduct a study to determine the effect of denying release to persons convicted of violent crimes against the elderly and of prosecuting juveniles committing crimes against the elderly as adult.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 307 (95th)referred

Concurrent resolution urging the International Whaling Commission to implement a 10-year moratorium on the commercial killing of whales.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1977

Urges the International Whaling Commission to adopt a ten-year moratorium on the commercial killing of whales, and to undertake the management of unprotected, small cetacean. Encourages specified nations to comply voluntarily with a ten-year moratorium on such killing, as endorsed by the United Nations.

Bill· HRH.R. 8433 (95th)referred

A bill to allow service performed by women as members of telephone operating units of the Army Signal Corps during World War I to be considered active duty in the Army for purposes of all laws administered by the Veterans' Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1977

Declares that service during World War I by any female citizen of the United States as a member of a telephone operating unit of the Army Signal Corps shall be considered active duty in the Army for purposes of all laws administered by the Veterans' Administration.

Bill· HRH.R. 8440 (95th)referred

A bill to provide for payment by the United States for certain medical services and treatment provided to U.S. citizens and permanent residents suffering from physical injuries attributable to the atomic bomb explosions on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August 1945.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1977

Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to pay for medical services and treatment for any physical illness suffered by a United States citizen or permanent resident, which is directly attributable to the atomic bomb explosions on Japan in August 1945. States that this Act applies only to medical services provided in the United States on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 8447 (95th)referred

A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain activities designed to support or defeat any legislation or legislative issue on the ballot in any State.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1977

Prohibits the use of Federal funds, appropriated by Congress or available for expenditure by any wholly owned Government Corporation, for specified activities intended to influence a member of any State electorate to favor or oppose any legislation or legislative issue on the ballot in such State.

Bill· HRH.R. 8363 (95th)referred

Social Security Rights Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1977

Social Security Rights Act - Requires that procedures be established for the expedited replacement of undelivered benefit checks under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act. Requires that decisions (and reconsiderations) on initial benefit claims be made within 90 days. Requires that payment of benefits on approved claims begin no later than the day regularly fixed for delivery of benefit checks in the second month following the month in which the claim was approved.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 679 (95th)referred

Resolution to amend clause 7 of rule XIII of the rules of the House.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1977

Amends rules XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that each committee report accompanying a public bill or joint resolution contain an evaluation of the paperwork which would be incurred in carrying out such bill or resolution including estimates of time and cost required of affected parties, a showing of whether the effect of the bill could be substantial, and an estimate of recordkeeping requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 8190 (95th)referred

Comprehensive Veterans Employment Training and Supportive Services Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977

Comprehensive Veterans' Employment Training and Supportive Services Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to provide (1) such comprehensive, coordinated, and interrelated programs as are deemed necessary to facilitate training, readjustment, and rehabilitation, and (2) career, veterans benefits and rights, and personal adjustment and motivational counseling to promote the productive employment of Vietnam era veterans, especially disabled veterans.