United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Federal Employees' Political Activities Act - Revises provisions prohibiting Federal employees, Postal Service employees, and District of Columbia employees from engaging in political activities. Continues proscriptions against employees using their official authority or influence to interfere with the result of any election or to coerce the political action of any person. Modifies provisions relating to the solicitation and offering of political contributions by Federal employees. Prohibits employees from: (1) giving or offering to give a political contribution to any individual either to vote or refrain from voting; (2) soliciting or receiving a political contribution to vote or refrain from voting; (3) knowingly giving a political contribution to a superior; (4) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution from another employee with respect to whom such employee is a superior; (5) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution in specified facilities; or (6) knowingly soliciting or receiving a political contribution from or giving a political contribution to an employee, Member of Congress or officer of a uniformed service. Places additional restrictions on specified employees of the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice and the Central Intelligence Agency. Prohibits employees, with specified exceptions, from engaging in political activities while on duty, while wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying their position, or in designated areas. Establishes the Board on Political Activities of Federal Employees to decide cases regarding violations of this Act. Directs the Civil Service Commission to investigate reports and allegations of prohibited activity. Requires the Commission to give notice to the Board and the employees involved of apparent violations, except when the conduct of specified officials is involved, in which case the Commission is directed to refer the matter to the Attorney General and to report to Congress and the President. Directs the Board to render a final decision on the apparent violation on the basis of the record after a hearing conducted by a hearing examiner, which record shall include the recommended decision of the hearing examiner and any exception to such decision filed by the employee. Permits an employee upon whom a penalty is imposed by an order of the Board to seek judicial review. Specifies penalties for violation of the prohibitions contained in this Act. Directs the Commission to establish a continuing program to inform all employees of their rights of political participation and to educate employees with respect to those activities which are prohibited. Creates a specific criminal offense for extortion of political contributions from Federal personnel.
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Disapproves the recommendations of the President transmitted to Congress, pursuant to the Federal Salary Act of 1967, recommending rates of pay for: (1) the Vice President, Members of Congress and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico; (2) specified positions in the legislative branch; (3) specified judicial personnel; (4) specified positions under the Executive Schedule; and (5) the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service.
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Condemns terrorist activities. Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives: (1) that terrorists should be punished; (2) that the release of Abu Daoud by France was premature and unjustified; and (3) that such release should be condemned.
United States · United States Congress · 17 January 1977
Terminates the authority of Members of Congress and Delegates to Congress from the various territories to make appointments to the various service academies. Terminates the authority of the Secretaries of the military departments to appoint members of the reserve components of the armed forces to the academies except under certain circumstances. Directs the Board of Visitors of the Military, Naval, and Air Force academies to inquire into the admission policy and procedure of these academies on their annual visit and to send their annual report to the Congress as well as the President. Directs the Board of Visitors of the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine academies to inquire into specified subject areas including admission policies and procedures on their annual visit and to report to the Congress as well as the President regarding their findings. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to accomplish the purposes of this Act with respect to the Merchant Marine Academy.
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 1977
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to remove the 25-member limit to the number of sponsors of any House of Representatives bill. Permits the addition or deletion of any Member's name as the sponsor of any legislation by a request made by a Member to the Speaker on behalf of such Member.
United States · United States Congress · 12 January 1977
Sequoria National Park Enlargement Act - Enlarges boundaries of Sequoia National Park, California, by including Mineral King Valley. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a management plan for the area acquired pursuant to this Act. States that such plan shall consider the need for additional recreational areas.
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977
Entitles the former spouse of a Federal employee or Member of Congress to a 50 percent share of such employee's or Member's annuity and lump-sum benefits, and to a 50 percent share of the annuity of any surviving spouse of such employee or Member, both shares to be pro-rated on the basis of the ratio between the number of years of service during which the former spouse was married to the employee or Member, and the total number of years of such employee's or Member's service. Defines "former spouse" as an unremarried former wife or husband of an employee or Member who was married to such employee or Member for at least 20 years. (Adds 5 U.S.C. 8338A)
United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977
Federal Employees Labor Relations Act - Declares it the policy of this Act that employees of the Federal Government shall have, and shall be protected in the exercise of, the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join, and assist any labor organization, including presentation of its views to officials of the executive branch of the Government, the Congress, or other appropriate authority and to bargain collectively. Requires the head of each Government department or agency to take such action as required to carry out the purpose of this Act and assure that no improper interference, restraint, coercion, or discrimination is practiced to discourage membership in any labor organization. Creates the Federal Employees Labor Relations Board, to be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Empowers the Board to issue rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act, and to prevent any person from engaging in conduct in violation of this Act. Enumerates the rights of employees and employee organizations with respect to labor organizations. Stipulates that the labor organization designated by the majority of employees shall be the exclusive representative of all the employees. Authorizes the recognition of labor organizations as exclusive representatives upon application procedures set forth in this Act. Prescribes the procedures for petitions asking for investigation of the question of whether employees have selected an exclusive representative and for review and decision of such petitions by the Board. Stipulates that in each case where the appropriateness of the claimed unit is in issue, the Board shall decide whether the unit to be established will insure a clear and identifiable community of employees and will promote effective dealings and efficiency of agency operation. Stipulates that an exclusive representation decision by the Board shall not be subject to judicial review or other collateral attack. Prescribes procedures to be followed when: (1) an impasse occurs in collective bargaining over the terms and conditions of employment; (2) disputes over the interpretation or application of agreements occur; and (3) a strike occurs. Makes it unlawful for an employer to (1) interfere with, or restrain or coerce any employee due to the exercise of rights guaranteed by this Act; (2) interfere with or assist the formation or administration of any employee organization; (3) encourage or discourage employee organization membership; and (4) refuse to bargain in good faith. Declares it an unfair labor practice for a labor organization: (1) to restrain or coerce any employee in the exercise of the rights assured by this Act; (2) to restrain or coerce an employer in the selection of its representative for grievance and bargaining purposes; (3) to discriminate against any employee with regard to membership; and (4) in the case of an exclusive representative, to fail to bargain in good faith. Empowers the Board to prevent any person from engaging in any unlawful act covered by this Act. Prescribes the procedures for the issuing of complaints, holding of hearings, filing of exceptions, and petitioning any court of appeals. Stipulates that for the purpose of all hearings and investigations, the Board shall have access to any evidence of any person being investigated or proceeded against that relates to any matter under investigation or in question. Imposes criminal penalties on any person who willfully resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with any member of the Commission or an agent in the performance of duties pursuant to this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Federal Statistical Activity Control Act - Terminates the authority of any Federal agency to require any person, State, or local government to provide such agency information for statistical purposes five years after such authority was given to such agency or five years after the enactment of this Act whichever is later. Requires that any bill or resolution reported by a committee of either House of Congress which confers authority to require such information from persons, States, or local governments be accompanied by a statement describing the information sought and the costs to be incurred in processing such information by such agency or by such respondents. Requires that such report include the costs associated with alternative methods of information gathering. Requires the Bureau of the Census, upon request, to provide Members of Congress with information relating to the evaluation of any existing or proposed Federal statistical authority or information which would be appropriate for the cost estimates required to be included in committee reports under this Act. (Adds 13 U.S.C. 401,402,403)
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Congressional Mailing Act - Abolishes the use of franked mail. Establishes a system for the use of postage meters for Congressional mail. Restricts the kinds of mail matter which may be transmitted as Congressional mail to material which directly relates to Congressional business. Prohibits the transmission by Congressional mail of material laudatory to a Member of Congress, mass mailings, newsletters, reprints from the Congressional Record, news releases, voter registration materials, agricultural reports, mailgrams, and other specified classes.
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Agricultural Census Amendments Act -- States the findings of Congress regarding the census of agriculture, drainage, and irrigation. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to take steps to reduce the overall burden on respondents in the 1979 census to no more than one-half the overall burden on respondents in the 1974 census and to report to Congress on the steps thus taken. Declares that the statistical classification of farms in effect on June 30, 1976, shall be effective for purposes of the 1974 census. Declares that the statistical classification of farms effective with respect to the census taken in 1979 and thereafter shall be prescribed so as not to exclude any establishment which has sold or would normally sell more than $250 (adjusted by a certain percentage) of agricultural products during the census year. Directs the Department of Commerce, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, to improve the collection, analysis and publication of data about the ownership structure of farms in the United States, and to collect, analyze, and publish such data.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Prohibits the use of Federal funds by any corporation wholly owned by the Federal Government for the purpose of influencing any legislative issue before Congress, any State legislature, or on the ballot of any State.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Increases the allowances available to Federal employees for uniforms required by their positions to $300 for acquisition and $200 for annual maintenance.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Requests a United States Government policy toward Namibia which maintains the commitment of the United States to provisions of United Nations Security Council resolutions numbered 276, 301, and 385, which call for withdrawal of South African administration of Namibia and transfer of power to Namibians. Request United States adherence to policies which uphold additional obligations toward Namibia set forth in International Court of Justice decisions.
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1976
Amends Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives by replacing the Committee on the District of Columbia with the Committee on Urban and District of Columbia Affairs. States that the Committee shall have jurisdiction over all measures relating to the municipal affairs of the District of Columbia in general, other than appropriations therefor. Provides that the committee shall have the function of studying and investigating the problems confronting urban areas, including problems relating to municipal fiscal affairs.
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1976
Equity in Social Security for Individuals and Families Act - Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to permit married couples to elect to share their income for social security purposes in a manner similar to the filing of a joint tax return. Provides that, for any year a husband and wife file a joint income tax return, both the husband and the wife shall each be considered to have been paid wages or to have derived self-employment income in such year for the purpose of determining the average monthly wage of the husband and the wife for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance purposes. States that the amount with which each spouse will be credited shall be equal to the higher of: (1) one-half the total of the wages and self-employment income paid to or derived both of them in such year; or (2) three-fourths of the wages and self-employment income paid to or derived by whichever of them had the larger amount of such wages and self-employment income for such year. States that any person who: (1) is the spouse of a person entitled to old-age or disability insurance and who has no wages or self-employment income; or (2) is the surviving spouse of a fully insured individual shall be credited with the amount of any benefits received under such insurance in determining the average monthly wage of such person for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance purposes. Lowers from 62 to 50 the age at which individuals become eligible for wife's, husband's, widow's, and widower's insurance benefits under the Old-Age, Survivor's, and Disability Insurance program. Establishes the percentage of the benefit amount of an eligible spouse or deceased eligible spouse to which an ineligible or surviving spouse shall be entitled at 75 percent of the amount to which the eligible spouse is or was entitled under Title II. States that, when the ineligible spouse becomes entitled to benefits in his or her own right, the portion of the other spouse's benefit amount to which the previously ineligible spouse shall be entitled shall be decreased to 25 percent. States that a spouse or surviving spouse not entitled to benefits under Title II but who is or was married to an individual who is or was insured for disability insurance benefits shall be considered insured for benefits with a primary insurance amount equal to the primary insurance amount of the insured spouse. Eliminates the requirement that husbands and widowers be receiving support from their wives in order to qualify for husband's and widower's benefits. Enables a child who is entitled to more than one child's insurance benefit to receive the total amount of all such benefits as a single monthly insurance benefit.
United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1976
Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1976
Entitles the former spouse of a Federal employee or Member of Congress to a 50 percent share of such employee's or Member's annuity and lump-sum benefits, and to a 50 percent share of the annuity of any surviving spouse of such employee or Member, both shares to be pro-rated on the basis of the ratio between the number of years of service during which the "former spouse" was married to the employee or Member, and total number of years of such employee's or Member's service. Defines "former spouse" as an unremarried former wife or husband of an employee or Member who was married to such employee or Member for at least 20 years. (Adds 5 U.S.C. 8338A)
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1976
Infant Feeding Resolution - Directs the Agency for International Development to devise and carry out in partnership with developing nations a multifaceted strategy designed to promote breast feeding within the context of integrated programs of nutrition and health improvement for mothers and children. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States based businesses involved in the manufacturing, marketing, or selling of infant formula have a responsibility to conduct their overseas activities in ways which do not have adverse effects on the nutritional health and well-being of people in developing nations. Requires the President to conduct a detailed study into the nature, scope, and extent of the effects of infant formula use in developing nations. Provides that the results of such study shall be transmitted to the Congress within a year from the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1976
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States support the admission of Vietnam to the United Nations in keeping with United States interest in receiving an accounting of American prisoners of war and missing in action in Southeast Asia.
United States · United States Congress · 2 September 1976
Amends Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that committee funds shall not be used for travel unless its official nature is established by resolution approved by majority vote of the committee involved. Requires that the official travel resolution set forth specific items including the purpose of each destination, the names of all persons who propose to take the trip, the anticipated benefit to the taxpayers, and the estimated total expense.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976
Provides, under the Legislative Reorganization Act, that pay adjustments for Members of Congress may take effect no earlier than the beginning of the Congress next following the Congress in which they are approved.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976
Directs the Secretary of Commerce, upon the request of a municipality or a subdivision of a municipality, to provide without charge to such entity census statistics which relate to the population of such municipality or subdivision. States that census statistics more than 22 years old shall not be provided pursuant to such a request.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976
Commends the government and commando units of Israel for the rescue mission at Entebbe Airport. Disapproves efforts being undertaken by certain nations to condemn or censure Israel for such mission. Supports the United States-United Kingdom position at the United Nations condemning all acts of terrorism. Requests the President to engage in the negotiation of agreements with other nations to help prevent acts of terrorism.
United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1976
National Diabetes Advisory Board Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a National Diabetes Advisory Board to insure the implementation of the long-range plan formulated by the National Commission on Diabetes to combat diabetes. Specifies seven Federal health officers as members of the Board, in addition to seven health professionals and five members of the general public to be appointed by the Secretary. Makes provision for staffing and compensation. Authorizes the Board to enter into contracts or other arrangements, or to take such other action as may be necessary to carry out its functions. Authorizes the Board to engage in and sponsor activities, collect data, and provide technical assistance as it deems necessary and advisable in the performance of its functions. Requires the Board to submit simultaneously to the President and Congress an Annual Diabetes Report describing Board activities in the prior year and progress made in diabetes research, treatment, and education with specific reference to the long-range plan to combat diabetes mellitus and suggesting recommended future expenditures and legislation. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal year 1976 and such sums as are necessary for each of the four fiscal years thereafter. Authorizes the Secretary to make distinguished scientist awards to individual scientists who have shown continuous and outstanding productivity in diabetes research for the purpose of continuing such research. Limits the amount of each grant to no more than $35,000 per year. Authorizes the appropriation of specified amounts for the purpose of making such grants in fiscal years 1976-1980. Authorizes, under the Public Health Service Act, the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977-1981 for the purpose of making grants to centers for research and training in diabetes mellitus and related endocrine and metabolic disorders.
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1976
Increases the uniform allowance payable to Federal firefighters. Authorizes the Civil Service Commission to prescribe regulations for the administration of provisions relating to Federal employee uniform allowances.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1976
Appropriates a designated sum to the Postal Service Fund for the period ending Feburary 15, 1977. Prohibits the Postal Service from taking any of the following actions between the enactment of this Act and February 16, 1977: (1) increasing postal rates except in accordance with specified provisions; (2) closing any post office which was providing regular service to at least 35 families as of July 1, 1976; and (3) closing any post office which was providing regular service to less than 35 families as of July 1, 1976, without the written consent of at least 60 percent of the patrons. Requires the Postal Service to provide through February 15, 1977, either door or curbline delivery to all permanent residential addresses to which service is begun after the enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1976
Amends rule XXXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow specified present and former employees and Members of the House to enter the Hall of the House and rooms leading thereto. Provides that such persons shall not be admitted if they have any direct personal or pecuniary interest in any legislative measure coming up for consideration in the House.
United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1976
Agricultural Census Amendments Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to determine the reporting burden on respondents of the agriculture, drainage, and irrigation censuses and to take steps to reduce such burdens by at least one-half for establishments which have agricultural sales of less than $50,000 annually and to reduce the burden for other establishments to the maximum extent feasible. Requires the Secretary to transmit a report to Congress setting forth his determination of the reporting burden and the steps to be taken to reduce it. States that the statistical classification of farms which was in effect on June 30, 1976, shall remain in effect after the effective date of this Act. Requires that such classification in effect with respect to the 1979 and later censuses be prescribed so as not to exclude establishments which have sold or would normally sell more than a minimum value of agricultural products as defined in this Act. Directs the Department of Commerce, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, to develop methods of improving the collection, analysis, and publication of data relating to the ownership structure of farms.
United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1976
Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1977 of $150,000 under the Indian Elementary and Secondary School Assistance Act, $1,200,000 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and $632,000 under the Adult Education Act for the continuation of specified grants authorized under those Acts.
United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1976
Congressional Mailing Act - Abolishes the use of franked mail. Establishes a system for the use of postage meters for Congressional mail. Restricts the kinds of mail matter which may be transmitted as Congressional mail to material which directly relates to Congressional business. Prohibits the transmission by Congressional mail of material laudatory to a Member of Congress, mass mailings, newsletters, reprints from the Congressional Record, news releases, voter registration materials, agricultural reports, mailgrams, and other specified classes.
United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1976
Directs the President to proclaim that Valentyn Moroz shall be an honorary citizen of the United States. Urges cooperation in observance of the principles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union as one of the signators to the Final Act should provide Valentyn Moroz with the opportunity to accept the invitation of Harvard University for the 1976-77 academic year.
United States · United States Congress · 1 July 1976
Amends Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that the Speaker shall make appointments to conference committees without regard to seniority. Amends Rule XXVIII to provide that conference committee meetings between the House and Senate shall, at all times, be open to Members who may desire to attend such meeting. Deletes provisions of rule XXVIII which provide that conference committee meetings shall be open to the public except when the managers of either the House or Senate determine by a roll call vote of a majority of those managers present, that the remainder of the meeting shall be closed to the public. Allows the closing of a meeting by a roll call vote of a majority of those Members voting. Prohibits a conference committee from conducting any business through the use of a subcommittee. Affords any Member who has successfully offered an amendment to any measure to a conference committee, the opportunity to appear before the conference committee to make comments respecting the amendment. Directs that no Member of any conference committee may vote on conference committee business by proxy.
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1976
Amends Rule X of the House of Representatives to provide that any Member of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct may, at his own discretion, disqualify himself from participating in any investigation of the conduct of any Member, officer, or employee of the House. Provides that when such action is taken the Speaker of the House shall designate a Member of the House from the same political party as the disqualifying member of the committee to act as a Member of the committee.
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1976
Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to remove the limitation on the number of Members who may introduce jointly any bill, memorial, or resolution.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends Rule XXVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit conference committees from conducting business through the use of subcommittees.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that Members of conference committees may not vote by proxy on conference committee business.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to afford a Member an opportunity to appear before a conference committee to make comments respecting any amendment which such member has successfully offered in the House.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends Rule XXVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that conference committee meetings between the House and Senate shall, at all times, be open to Members who desire to attend such meeting.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that in appointing Members to conference committees, the Speaker shall make such appointments without regard to seniority.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that the Speaker shall make appointments to conference committees without regard to seniority. Amends Rule XXVIII to provide that conference committee meetings between the House and Senate shall, at all times, be open to Members who may desire to attend such meeting. Deletes provisions of rule XXVIII which provide that conference committee meetings shall be open to the public except when the managers of either the House or Senate determine by a roll call vote of a majority of those managers present, that the remainder of the meeting shall be closed to the public. Allows the closing of a meeting by a roll call vote of a majority of those Members voting. Prohibits a conference committee from conducting any business through the use of a subcommittee. Affords any Member who has successfully offered an amendment to any measure to a conference committee, the opportunity to appear before the conference committee to make comments respecting the amendment. Directs that no Member of any conference committee may vote on conference committee business by proxy.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that a conference committee meeting may be closed to the public only upon a vote in the House specifically authorizing the closing of such meeting.
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1976
Extends from ten to 15 years the period in which eligible veterans may receive veterans' educational assistance. Makes such extension effective on the date of the enactment of this Act. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1976
Federal Statistical Activity Control Act - Terminates the authority of any Federal agency to require any person, State, or local government to provide such agency information for statistical purposes five years after such authority was given to such agency or five years after the enactment of this Act whichever is later. Requires that any bill or resolution reported by a committee of either House of Congress which confers auhtority to require such information from persons, States, or local governments be accompanied by a statement describing the information sought and the costs to be incurred in processing such information by such agency or by such respondents. Requires such report to include the costs associated with alternative methods of information gathering. (Adds 13 U.S.C. 401, 402 and 403)
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976
Aircraft Noise Reduction and Airport Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations prescribing noise standards for the operation of civil subsonic turbojet powered aircraft above a specified weight at any airport within the United States. States that such regulations shall provide for requirements of partial compliance at intervals prior to the end of a five-year period after the enactment of this Act. Prohibits the operation of aircraft which do not meet such requirements at the end of such five-year period. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to publish a list of the operators of noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes grants to such individuals to retrofit or replace such noncomplying aircraft. Authorizes appropriations out of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund of $300,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976
Directs the President to express the request of the United States Government that the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics provide Valentyn Moroz with the opportunity to accept the invitation of Harvard University to join the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute for the 1976-77 academic year.
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1976
Abolishes the Federal Energy Administration, created by the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, and the following of its offices: the Office of Management and Administration (other than the Office of Private Grievances and Redress); the Office of Intergovernmental, Regional, and Special Programs; the Office of Congressional Affairs; the Office of Communications and Public Affairs; the Office of the General Counsel; and the Office of the Administrator. Transfers the functions of other offices as follows: the functions of the Offices of Energy Policy and Analysis, Energy Conservation and Environment, and International Energy Affairs are transferred to the Energy Research and Development Administration; the functions of the Office of Energy Resource Development (including the Office of Strategic Petroleum Reserve) are transferred to the Department of the Interior; and the functions of the Office of Regulatory Programs (including the Office of Private Grievances and Redress) are transferred to the Federal Power Commission. Continues all agency rules involving the transferred offices until acted upon by the President or other authorized official. Continues allocations before any court involving such offices or actions before such transferred offices Authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to oversee the transfer of functions directed by this Act. Requires the Director to report to Congress on the progress of such transfer 90 days after the enactment of this Act. Specifies appropriations authorized by this Act to carry out the functions transferred by this Act for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976 and for fiscal year 1977. Makes this Act effective on the date of its enactment or on July 1, 1976, whichever is earlier.
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