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Rep. Shipley, George E. [D-IL-22]

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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 258 (95th)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should not reduce the frequency of mail delivery service.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1977

Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Services should not reduce the frequency of mail delivery service for any user of the mails below the frequency of such service which was in effect for such user of June 1, 1977.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 465 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the disposition by the United States of any right to, title to, or interest in the property of Canal Zone agencies and any real property located in the Canal Zone.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1978

Expresses the sense of the Congress that any right to, title to, or interest in the property of the United States Government agencies in the Panama Canal Zone or any real property and improvements thereon located in the zone should not be conveyed, relinquished, or otherwise disposed of to any foreign government without specific authorization of such conveyance, relinquishment, or other disposition by any Act of Congress.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 524 (95th)referred

A resolution condemning terrorist activities of the PLO.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1978

Expresses the condemnation by the Congress of the March 11, 1978, attack on Israel by the Palestine Liberation Organization, and the expressed intention of the PLO to continue such attacks and to disrupt the peace efforts between Israel and Egypt. Requests the President to make the disapproval of the Congress known to governments approving the PLO attack. Expresses Congressional approval of the peace efforts between Israel and Egypt. Urges other Middle East countries to join such efforts. Declares negotiation to be the best way to bring peace to the Middle East.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 219 (95th)referred

Resolution in support of the President's policy on a nuclear test ban.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Declares the support of the House of Representatives for the President's intentions (1) to proceed with a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty, (2) to seek ratification of the SALT II agreement, and (3) to seek an agreement with the Soviet Union for major reductions in atomic weapons.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 696 (95th)referred

Resolution to maximize local nighttime radio service.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1977

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Communications Commission should maximize local primary radio broadcast service in any proceeding respecting the provision of class I-A and I-B radio service. Prohibits the operation of a standard broadcast station with power in excess of 50,000 watts.

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.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1091 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing condemnation of the recent terrorist kidnapping of Aldo Moro.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1978

Expresses the condemnation of the House of Representatives of the kidnapping of Aldo Moro. Declares it the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) Italy deserves the support of the United States, and (2) the President should instruct the Permanent Representative to the United Nations to press for consideration of solutions to the problem of terrorism in all appropriate forums.

Bill· HRH.R. 3115 (95th)referred

Consumer Communications Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977

Consumer Communications Reform Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the authorization of lines, facilities, or services of specialized carriers which duplicate the lines, facilities, or services of other telecommunications common carriers is contrary to the public interest. Reaffirms the intent of Congress that the complete authority to regulate terminal and station equipment used for telephone exchange service shall rest with the States even though such terminal and station equipment also may be used in connection with interstate services. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that no compensatory charges for or in connection with such communication service may be found to be unjust or unreasonable on the ground that it is too low. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from holding the charge of a carrier up to a particular level to protect the traffic or revenues from a communication service offered or provided by another carrier if such charge proposed by the carrier is compensatory. Provides that the Commission shall not grant or authorize any construction permit, license, or certificate for the construction, acquisition, or operation of any communication or transmission line or facility, or extension thereof, or any modification or renewal thereof, unless the Commission shall find, after full opportunity for evidentiary hearing on the record, that such permit, license, or certificate, will not result in increased charges or unnecessary duplication of communication lines.

Bill· HRH.R. 3339 (95th)referred

A bill to authorize the construction of a replacement lock and dam for locks and dam 26, Mississippi River, Alton, Ill.

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1977

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a replacement lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake steps to provide for wildlife protection and recreational activities in conjunction with such project. Withdraws all authority for the Secretary of the Army to construct or study the feasibility of construction or modification of a channel in the Mississippi River north of its juncture with the Illinois River. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Transportation to study the bulk commodity freight requirements on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Waterway. Withdraws the authority of: (1) any Federal agency to study the feasibility of deepening the navigation channels in the Minnesota River, Minnesota; Black River, Wisconsin; Saint Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin; Illinois River, Illinois; and the Mississippi River north of its junction with the Missouri River, Missouri; and (2) the Secretary of the Army to study or construct a specified Mississippi River channel.

Bill· HRH.R. 4853 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that, with respect to the appointment of postmasters in small communities, the U.S. Postal Service shall give preference to applicants for such appointments who reside in such communities.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1977

Requires appointments to the position of postmaster at post offices serving a delivery area with a resident population of 5,000 or less to be made from a list of qualified applicants who have resided in the area for at least one year unless no such individual has applied for the position. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 1001)

Bill· HRH.R. 4892 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Federal loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase and installation of heating and cooling systems which utilize solar energy.

United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1977

Guarantees automatically any loan to a qualified veteran for the purchase and installation of solar heating and/or cooling in a dwelling which he owns and occupies. Exempts such loans from the existing $17,500 maximum amount of guaranty entitlement, and sets the amount of such entitlement at either: (1) the reasonable total cost of such purchase and installation, or (2) 20 percent of the value of the structure in which such system is to be installed, whichever is less. States that the original principal amount of such a loan shall not exceed the amount of guaranty entitlement so set.

Bill· HRH.R. 4889 (95th)referred

Solar Energy for Homes Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1977

Solar Energy for Homes Act - Authorizes the administrators of Federal housing programs, established under title II or III of the National Housing Act or (of) title V of the Housing Act of 1949, to increase the amount of loans made on single- or multi-family dwelling units by up to 20 percent where such increase reflects the cost of solar energy equipment. Amends the National Housing Act to authorize home improvement loans for the cost of acquisition and installation of solar energy system. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize the use of community development block grants for payments to assist in the acquisition and installation of solar energy equipment.

Bill· HRH.R. 5242 (95th)referred

A bill to repeal the carryover basis provisions added by the Tax Reform Act of 1976.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the carryover basis provisions enacted by the Tax Reform Act which provide that beneficiaries receiving property from a decedent's estate will retain the decedent's basis in the property. Restores prior law which "stepped up" or "stepped down" the property's basis to its market value at the time of death without imposing tax consequences on the appreciation or depreciation the property underwent while held by the decedent.

Bill· HRH.R. 5703 (95th)referred

A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting, as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1977

Removes the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and the Federal district courts over any case arising out of any State statute, ordinance, rule or regulation, which relates to voluntary prayers in public schools and public buildings. (Adds 28 U.S.C. 1259,1363)

Bill· HRH.R. 6646 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow an individual an income tax deduction for the expenses of traveling to and from a temporary construction project work site.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals an income tax deduction for all the ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred in traveling between the individual's principal place of construction related employment and a temporary construction project work site.