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United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1976
Authorizes the President to designate the second full calendar week in March of 1976 as "National Employ the Older Worker Week."
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1976
Establishes the Frederick Law Olmsted Home and Office in Brookline, Massachusetts, as a national historic site. Authorizes to be appropriated sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976
Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments - Title I: Amendments to Federal Election Campaign Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to provide that six members of the Federal Election Commission be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Makes the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives ex officio members of the Commission. States that any appointed member of the Commission shall not engage in any other business, vocation, or employment while a member of the Commission. Makes it the purpose of the Commission to seek to obtain compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 concerning the Presidential Campaign Fund and the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. Grants the Commission exclusive and primary jurisdiction with respect to the civil enforcement of such provisions. States that the authority or function of Congress will not be limited or diminished by this Act. Requires that an affirmative vote of four members of the Commission be taken before any guidelines for compliance with election laws are established. Provides that in any year in which a candidate is not on the ballot, such candidate and his authorized committee shall only be required to file a report with the Commission not later than the tenth day following the close of any calendar quarter in which aggregate contributions and expenditures were in excess of $10,000. Requires each treasurer of a political committee authorized by the candidate to raise contributions or make expenditures, other than the candidate's principal campaign committee, to file reports with the candidate's principal campaign committee. Requires a political committee, other than an authorized committee, with expenditures in excess of $100 to report the identification of each person to whom expenditures have been made, the amount, date, and purpose of each expenditure, and the name and address of, and office sought by, each candidate on whose behalf such expenditure was made. States that certification that such expenditure is made in cooperation with or at the suggestion of a candidate is made under penalty of perjury. Requires every person who makes expenditures or contributions expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate in an aggregate amount in excess of $100 within a calendar year to file a statement with the Commission. States which information shall be contained in such statements. Requires the Commission to prepare indices of expenditures on a candidate-by-candidate basis. Includes the Democratic Caucus and the Republican Conference of each House of Congress among those eligible to submit written requests for advisory opinions of the Commission. States that advisory opinions shall apply only to the person requesting such advisory opinion and to any other person directly involved in the specific transaction or activity with respect to which such opinion is rendered. Requires the Commission to prescribe rules or regulations in any case where the Commission receives more than one request for advisory opinions relating to similar activities where the Commission determines that such activity is not subject to any existing rule or regulation prescribed by the Commission. Prohibits the Commission from investigating any complaint which is not in writing, signed and sworn to by the person filing the complaint, and notorized. Denies the Commission the authority to investigate the activities of any staff employee of any person holding Federal office without first consulting with such person holding Federal office. Provides that an affidavit of the person holding Federal office that his staff employee is performing his regularly assigned duties shall be a complete bar to any further inquiry. Requires the Commission to afford a reasonable opportunity for any person notified of an apparent violation to demonstrate that no action should be taken against him. Allows the Commission: (1) upon determination that there is probable cause to believe that a knowing or willful violation of this Act has occurred or is about to occur, to refer such apparent violation to the Attorney General of the United States; and (2) upon determination that there is clear and convincing proof of a violation, to require that such person involved in a conciliation agreement pay a civil penalty. Empowers the Commission to institute a civil action for relief if it believes that there has been a violation of any of the terms of a conciliation agreement. Prescribes civil penalties of not more than the greater of $10,000 or an amount equal to 200 percent of the contribution or expenditure involved in such violation. Allows the Commission to include specified civil penalties in the requirements of a conciliation agreement. Allows a party aggrieved by an order of the Commission dismissing a complaint filed by such a party or by a failure of the Commission to act on such complaint within 90 days to file a petition with the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Sets time limits for the filing of such petitions. States that if the Commission determines after investigation that any person has violated an order of the court, it may petition the court for an order to adjudicate that person in civil contempt or criminal contempt if it believes the violation to be knowing and willful. Sets penalties for any member of the Commission or other person who makes public any investigation without written consent of the party being investigated. Extends the duties of the Commission to include the compilation of cumulative index of reports and statements filed with it by political committees supporting more than one candidate. Changes House rules concerning consideration of resolutions where a House committee reports any resolution relating to a rule or regulation proposed by the Commission. Denies the admissibility into evidence or the creation of a presumption of violation or criminal intent of any rule, regulation, guideline, advisory opinion or other pronouncement of the Commission. Prohibits any person from making contributions to any candidate or any political party which, in the aggregate, exceeds $1,000. Prohibits any person from making contributions aggregating more than $25,000 in any calendar year. Defines contributions to include (1) financing dissemination, distribution, or republication of any broadcast or campaign materials; and (2) payments made through an intermediary or conduit to a particular candidate. Prohibits contributions which in the aggregate exceed $5,000 made by any political committee to any candidate or to any other political committee. Sets expenditure limitations for Presidential candidates of: (1) $10,000,000 for a candidate seeking nomination for election to the office of President; and (2) $20,000,000 for a candidate seeking election to the office of President. States that any candidate seeking nomination for President shall not make expenditures in any one State which exceed twice the greater of eight cents multiplied by the voting age population or $100,000. Provides for an inflation increase to be added to the expenditures limitations on an annual basis. Restricts the spending of a national committee of a political party to: (1) two cents multiplied by the voting age population of the United States for a candidate for the Presidency; (2) two cents multiplied by the voting age population of the State or $20,000 for a candidate for the Senate or to the House of Representatives where that State is entitled to only one Representative; and (3) $10,000 for a candidate to the office of Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner in any other State. Makes these restrictions as to State and Congressional elections applicable to any State committee of a political party. Prohibits any candidate or political committee from knowingly accepting any contribution or making any expenditure in violation of the provisions of this Act. Makes it illegal for any national bank or any corporation organized by authority of any law of Congress, to make a contribution or expenditure in connection with any primary or general election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates for any political office. Prohibits corporations or labor organizations from making contributions or expenditures in connection with Presidential or Congressional elections, or in connection with any primary election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates. Prohibits specified Government contractors from directly or indirectly making contributions or promises thereof to any political party, committee, or candidate for public office or to any person for any political use. Makes it unlawful to solicit any contributions from such Government contractors. Requires a candidate or his authorized committee or their agents to file a statement with the Federal Elections Commission: (1) whenever he authorizes a communication advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate; or (2) whenever such communication is not authorized to state the name of the person that made or financed the expenditure for the communication. Prohibits contributions from any foreign nationals. Prohibits any person from making a contribution in the name of another person or from knowingly accepting a contribution made by one person in the name of another. Restricts to $250 the amount of any contribution of U.S. or foreign currency. Sets a fine for the violation of this provision. Limits the acceptance of honorariums to: (1) $1,000 for any appearances, speech or article; or (2) $15,000 in the aggregate in any calendar year. Prescribes penalties for violations of this Act which concern contributions or expenditures. Makes it illegal to fraudulently misrepresent campaign authority or to otherwise act on behalf of any candidate or political party on a matter which is damaging to another candidate or political party. Makes provisions for the termination of authority of the Federal Elections Commission. Title II: Amendments to Title 18, United States Code - Makes technical and conforming amendments to existing law. (Repeals 18 U.S.C. 608, 610-617). Title III: Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 - Requires that a candidate shall certify to the Federal Election Commission that such candidate did not knowingly make expenditures from his personal funds or from those of his immediate family for election to the office of President in excess of, in the aggregate, $50,000 in order to be eligible to receive payment from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund.
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976
Opportunities Industrialization Centers Job Creation and Training Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide special authority for the Opportunities Industrialization Centers in order to create and provide job opportunities for specific unemployed persons who were particularly hard hit by the recent economic recession, and to provide opportunities for industry to create additional jobs for the unemployed in rural and urban communities. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to enter into a contract with Opportunities Industrialization Centers, Incorporated (OIC) in order to provide comprehensive employment services and jobs for unemployed persons. Requires each such contract to contain provisions assuring that specific requirements are complied with, including requirements that (1) special consideration in providing jobs will be given to unemployed persons who are most severely disadvantaged in terms of the length of time they have been unemployed; (2) due consideration will be given to persons who have participated in manpower training programs for whom unemployment opportunities would be otherwise available, and (3) the program will to the maximum extent feasible contribute to the elimination of artificial barriers to employment and occupational advancement. Sets forth special conditions to be met prior to providing financial assistance pursuant to a contract entered into under this Act. Requires the programs to contribute, to the maximum extent feasible, to the occupational development or upward mobility of individual participants. Prohibits the Secretary from providing financial assistance unless he determines that: (1) periodic reports will be submitted to him to measure the effectiveness of the program; (2) there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, or beliefs within the program; and (3) the participants in the program will not be employed in the construction, operation, or maintenance of sectarian religious facilities. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act of $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and $350,000,000 for fiscal year 1980.
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976
Revises the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the allowable dollar amount of the tax deduction taken for a charitable contribution which is of a musical, artistic, or similar nature shall be the fair market value of such property at the time of contribution.
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976
Prohibits the filing of joint returns, under the Internal Revenue Code, unless each spouse verifies, by oath or affirmation, that such spouse has equal ownership, management, and control of the income, assets, and liabilities of the marriage partnership.
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1976
Provides, under the National Labor Relations Act, that the National Labor Relations Board shall direct an election by secret ballot if, at the end of 45 days following submission of a petition for representation, there are unresolved issues concerning the appropriate collective bargaining unit. Directs the Board to expedite resolution of the disputed issues. Authorizes the Board to make employers and employees whole, when such relief is appropriate, for the loss of economic benefits or business opportunities resulting from unfair labor practice violations, and to provide other remedial relief. Sets forth criteria to be taken into account by the Board when seeking an injunction to restrain an unfair labor practice.
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976
Authorizes the expenditure of up to $946,297 for the expenses of investigations and studies to be conducted by the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. States that such expenditures shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House.
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1976
Reduces the rate of tax imposed under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 on employees, employers, and the self-employed for the payment of the cost of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance and the hospital insurance programs of the Social Security Act. Increases by 50 percent the annual Federal contribution to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund in order to provide that one-third of the costs of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program shall be borne by the Federal Government. Increases the amount of an employee's wages or of the income of a self-employed person which will be subject to the social security withholding tax.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976
Adds to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 "Title X-Emergency Education Revenue Act". Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act in fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to a local education agency which demonstrates that: (1) for bona fide budgetary reasons it has been forced to reduce the expenditure of funds for essential elementary and secondary education services, making it impossible to maintain such services at a quality level; and (2) that it or the local government unit responsible for providing its revenues has made bona fide efforts to raise the revenue necessary to support essential elementary and secondary educational services and maintain quality education. Makes financial assistance under this Act available for essential elementary and secondary educational services, programs, and projects of the local education agency which had been funded by such agency previously and which the Secretary determines are essential for providing quality elementary and secondary educational services. Requires any local education agency desiring to receive assistance under this Act to submit to the Secretary an application in such form and containing such information as the Secretary shall require by regulation. Permits the Secretary to approve such application only if assurances are given that the State shall not reduce the amount of State aid with respect to the provision of free public education in any school district of any local education agency because of assistance given under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976
Regional Presidential Primaries Act - Declares the finding of the Congress that it is necessary to regulate the process for selecting candidates to the office of President. Prohibits any State from conducting a Presidential primary election except in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Establishes six regional primaries to be held in each Presidential election year. Sets the dates for such primaries. Sets requirements for voter eligibility in the primaries conducted under this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil suit in United States district courts in those instances where he has reason to believe that a State is holding a primary in violation of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1976
Appropriates $742,738 for the House Committee on Science and Technology. Directs that not to exceed $86,500 of the total amount provided by this resolution may be used to procure the services of consultants. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this resolution for expenditure in connection with the study or investigation of any subject which is being investigated for the same purpose by any other committee of the House.
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1976
Authorizes $515,425 for the further expenses of the House Committee on Small Business acting as a whole or by subcommittee. States that such expenses shall include expenditures for the employment of investigators, attorneys, and clerical and other assistants, and for the procurement of individual consultants or organizations thereof. Directs that the funds be paid out of the contingent fund of the House on vouchers authorized by the Committee. Allocates $50,000 of the total sum provided to procure the temporary or intermittent services of consultants. Prohibits the use of any part of the funds authorized by this resolution for expenditures in connection with the study or investigation of any subject which is being investigated for the same purpose by any other committee of the House.
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1976
Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to provide that six members of the Federal Election Commission be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Makes the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives members without the right to vote. Establishes the Office of the Federal Election Counsel which is given the authority and responsibility to enforce such Act, the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 concerning the Presidential Campaign Fund, the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account, and the provisions of the Criminal Code concerning the raising and expenditure of campaign funds. Empowers the Counsel to conduct investigations, instruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation on matters within the jurisdiction of the Counsel, decide whether to prosecute any person, and to initiate civil actions to enforce this Act. States that any advisory opinion issued by the Commission which has general applicability shall within 60 days after it is rendered be proposed as a rule by the Commission. Rescinds the Commission's power to formulate general policy with respect to the Federal Election Campaign Act and those sections of the Criminal Code dealing with campaign contributions and expenditures. Defines "contribution" for purposes of the Criminal Code. Restricts specified existing campaign contribution reporting requirements. Permits campaign contribution solicitation by labor unions of union members or members' families, and by corporations of stockholders and their families. Broadens the applicability of existing law which requires identification of persons responsible for distributing or printing campaign material for announced candidates. Extends such identification to broadcast as well as all printed political advertisements. States that such advertisement shall indicate whether or not it has been authorized by a candidate or a candidate's authorized political committee. Prescribes penalties for failure to make identifications required by this Act. Makes technical and conforming amendments to existing law. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 608, 610, Adds 18 U.S.C. 612)
United States · United States Congress · 9 February 1976
Lifeline Rate Act - Stipulates that no rate schedule of an electric utility shall result in a greater per kilowatt-hour charge to residential electric consumers for a subsistence quantity of electric energy than the lowest charge to any other electric consumer. Sets forth procedures for civil suits and judicial review where violations by utilities as regulatory authorities are alleged under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976
Removes the time limitations within which educational assistance furnished by the Veterans' Administration must be used. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976
Establishes a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Authorizes and directs the Commission to monitor the acts of the signatories to the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Agreement) with respect to their compliance with the articles of such Act, particularly with regard to the provisions relating to cooperation in humanitarian fields. Stipulates that the Commission shall be composed of four Members of the House of Representatives, four Senators, and one member each of the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce, as appointed by the President.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976
Directs the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation to convene a full scale investigation into the entire process surrounding Secretary of Transportation William Coleman's decision to grant the Anglo-French Concorde landing rights at John F. Kennedy Airport and at Dulles International Airport.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1976
Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the duty imposed on articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1976
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the people of Angola should be allowed to determine their own political future without foreign interference. Expresses support for efforts by the Organization of African Unity to achieve a settlement of the conflict in Angola. Calls upon all countries to terminate military assistance to any group in Angola. States that the President should do his utmost to seek an agreement among the various parties involved in hostilities or in the support of such hostilities in Angola to terminate such hostilities. Directs the President to refrain from providing assistance of any kind, for military activities in Angola, until specifically approved by Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1976
States that it shall not be an unfair labor practice, under the National Labor Relations Act, for an employer engaged in the food processing industry to make an agreement covering employees engaged in such industry with a labor organization because such agreement requires, as a condition of employment, membership in such labor organization.
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1975
Extends appropriations authorized under the Library Services and Construction Act until September 30, 1981. Authorizes, for the purpose of making grants to States for library services, $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $110,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $130,000,000 for fiscal year ending 1979 and such sums as may be necessary for the fiscal years 1980, and 1981. Provides that for the purpose of making grants to States for public library construction there shall be authorized an appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for the period beginning July 1, ending September 30, 1976, and for fiscal years 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981. 30, 1981. States that for the purpose of making grants to States to enable them to carry out interlibrary cooperation programs there shall be authorized an appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1980, and 1981. Authorizes, for the same time periods such appropriations as may be necessary to enable the States to carry out public library service programs for older persons. Provides that administrative costs in connection with any program or activity carried out by any State under this Act shall be matched by such State from funds other than Federal funds.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1975
Requires the President to transmit to Congress copies of each Presidential proclamation and Executive order no later than two days after the issuance of such proclamation or order.
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1975
Excludes industrially funded personnel in computing the total number of civilian personnel authorized by law for the Department of Defense in any fiscal year.
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 1975
Rehabilitation Act Amendments - Extends under the Rehabilitation Act, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) vocational rehabilitation services; (2) research and training; (3) grants for construction of rehabilitation facilities; (4) vocational training services for handicapped individuals; (5) special projects and demonstrations; (6) the National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults; (7) program and project evaluation; (8) secretarial responsibilities; and (9) the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1975
Increases the pay of the Official Reporters of Debates and Official Reporters to Committees by an amount equal to 5 percent of their present per annum gross rate of pay. Provides that such employees shall be eligible for each Federal pay comparability adjustment which becomes effective on or after January 1, 1976.
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1975
Calls for the recognition of the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Route, in honor of its decisive use by the combined French and American forces of General Washington to accomplish the decisive victory at Yorktown.
United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by this Act, to issue and revise regulations from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of 7 members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment or of one year, for the sale, shipment, or transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to Federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1975
Includes New Jersey in the list of States which may establish a divided retirement system for purposes of providing social security coverage of State and local employees under Federal-State agreements pursuant to the Social Security Act.
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1975
Roberto Clemente Sports City Act - Authorizes the appropriation of $2,500,000 to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for the construction of a sports facility to be known as the Roberto Clemente Sports City Recreation Center. Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to donate surplus property and material for such purpose.
United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1975
Provides for the payment of interest at a rate of 5 percent on excess amounts withheld from individuals' wages pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code.
United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1975
Young Adult Conservation Corps Act - Declares it to be a finding of Congress that unemployment levels are excessively high among young adults, and that there are large inventories of conservation work and other work of a public nature on public lands, including the national park and forest systems, which require large amounts of labor and relatively small capital investments. States that it is the purpose of this Act to complement the Youth Conservation Corps Act and to provide employment to young adults. Declares the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to jointly extend the Youth Conservation Corps to make possible the year-round employment of young adults. States that individuals employed as Corps members under this Act shall be between the ages of 19 and 24; shall meet applicable physical standards; shall be given preference for employment if they reside in counties in which the unemployment rate was equal to or in excess of six percent for three consecutive months; and may be employed for a total of not more than 12 months. Sets forth criteria by which the Secretaries shall be guided in determining the location of projects and the type of work to be done. States that priority should be given to counties having a high rate of unemployment and that highly labor intensive projects should be sought. States that the rate of pay for Corps members should be set at the current Federal minimum wage. Extends the provisions of this Act to cover employment of young adults in State conservation programs in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Conservation Corps Act which make such an extension. Requires the Secretaries to prepare, within eight months of the enactment of this Act, a plan for the execution of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of funds for preparing the plan and for preparing the sites, facilities, and equipment selected in this plan. Authorizes the appropriation of funds as specified for the four fiscal years during which young adults are employed under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1975
Requires, under the Truth in Lending Act, creditors to post a sign at each place of business where he extends credit to consumers which states clearly and conspicuously the current rates of interest being charged for each category of loan.
United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1975
Condemns the resolution adopted by the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly which equates Zionism with racism, and urges the U.N. General Assembly to disapprove such resolution.
United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1975
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all medical assistance legislation provide for optometric services. Urges the States to continue such services whether or not they are included in any primary group of health care offerings.
United States · United States Congress · 20 October 1975
Prohibits civil service disciplinary actions in cases involving the failure of an employee to report as directed for the service of State or local process in connection with a claim against such employee for taxes owed to the State or unit of local government.
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1975
Permits a State, under title II (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, to terminate social security coverage for State or local policemen or firemen without affecting the coverage of other public employees who may be members of the same coverage group and permits the reinstatement of coverage for such other employees in cases where the group's coverage has previously been terminated. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 418(g)(1), (3))
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1975
Freezes the inpatient hospital deductible under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act at its 1975 level.
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1975
Authorizes, under the Privacy Act of 1974, the disclosure to individual Members of Congress or their designates of information regarding individuals. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 552a)
United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1975
Food Industry Antitrust Reports Act - Directs the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Agriculture to submit to the appropriate House and Senate committees a report on actions with respect to the enforcement of the antitrust laws in the various sectors of the food industry. Requires that such report be made not later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act, and yearly thereafter. Provides that no later than five years after the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Congress a comprehensive report on the market structure and state of competition in the food industries. Requires the Commission and the Department of Justice to provide to the Congress an analysis of the adequacy of available data on which any study is based. Authorizes the appropriation to the Commission of $1,000,000 for each of the next five fiscal years.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to accept any property or structure which comprises Saint Paul's Church, Eastchester New York. Provides that such property shall be preserved as an historic American site.
United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1975
Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress that there is a demand for new fuel sources in the United States; that fuels can be produced from solid waste, but that research into such fuel production is not coordinated at this time and that local municipal governments now bear the largest portion of the cost of such research; and that, therefore, there is a need for a federally coordinated program to provide State, regional, and local communities with assistance in developing solid waste energy and resource recovery systems and technology. Defines terms added by this Act to the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities. Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Requires the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for specified projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle bulks. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by States, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities. Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000. Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy or resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means. Limits the amount of each such grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1975
Ozone Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study and report to the Congress on the effects on Public health and the environment of the discharge of chlorofluoromethane into the ambient air. Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to report to the Congress the control and target levels which should be prescribed. Permits the Administrator to waive the requirements and prohibitions of this Act if he determines that there is no significant risk to the public health. Permits the Administrator to establish target and control levels. Establishes a target level of 1 percent and a control level of fifty thousand tons per year in the absence of any set by the Administrator. Requires the Administrator to arrange for the issuance of licenses to regulate chlorofluoromethane. Prohibits the violation of the terms of any license, the manufacture, importation, the introduction into commerce of chlorofluoromethane, or the unreasonable stockpiling of chlorofluoromethane. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1975-1977 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1975
Marine Fisheries Conservation Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress: (1) that stocks of fish which United States fishermen depend on have been the target of concentrated foreign fishing which has increased dramatically during the past decade; (2) that certain species are depleted to the point where survival of the fisheries is threatened; (3) that foreign fishing fleets in United States waters have interfered extensively with the efforts of United States fishermen; and (4) that international agreements have not been effective in halting the depletion of valuable coastal and anadromous species caused by overfishing. States that it is the purpose of this Act to conserve and manage the fisheries resources off the United States coasts and the anadromous fisheries resources of the United States in the high seas by establishing an exclusive fisheries conservation and management zone in the area extending 200 nautical miles seaward of the United States within which the United States will assume management responsibility and authority, and by declaring such responsibility and authority on the high seas beyond such zone with respect to anadromous species. Defines terms used in this Act. Applies the term "anadromous species" to those species of fish which spawn in fresh or estuarine waters of the United States and which migrate to ocean waters. Title I: Establishment of United States Fisheries Conservation and Management Zone Extending to the 200-Mile Limit - Establishes a fisheries conservation and management zone contiguous to the territorial sea of the United States having as a seaward boundary a line drawn so that each point on the line is 200 miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. States that the United States will exercise the same exclusive rights in respect to fisheries in the zone as it has in its territorial sea. Title II: International Fisheries Agreements - Prohibits foreign fishing vessels from fishing within the fishery zone, or from fishing seaward of the zone for anadromous species covered by a management plan developed pursuant to this Act, unless each such vessel has a permit issued by the Secretary of Commerce. Sets forth the procedures by which foreign vessels may apply for permits. States the conditions under which the Secretary will grant tentative approval of such an application and sets forth considerations which may require a statement of conditions and restrictions on such a tentative permit. States that the Secretary shall approve an application for fishing by foreign vessels for a species with respect to which a fishery management plan is being developed pursuant to this Act only if the Secretary determines that such species is not depleted. Provides for Congressional review of applications for permits. Declares that if neither house of Congress objects to such application, the Secretary of State shall transmit to the nation concerned a statement of the conditions and restrictions determined by the Secretary of Commerce to apply. Provides for the suspension or revocation of permits and for the issuance of warnings to permit-holders quilty of minor infractions of regulations. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to extend to foreign vessels the right or privilege to engage in fishing for any Continental Shelf Species. Declares that no international fisheries agreement pertaining to fishing in waters defined in this Act or pertaining to species of fish under the management or conservation authority of the United States pursuant to this Act shall be extended or renewed except pursuant to this Act. Requires that, within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall commence negotiations with each foreign nation, off of whose coast United States vessels are engaged in fishing for specific stocks of fish, for the purpose of entering into an international fishery agreement under which such foreign nation will grant to United States vessels equitable access, consistent with reasonable management and conservation practices, to such fish stocks within 200 nautical miles off the coast of such nation. Directs the Secretary of State, upon determining that: (1) any foreign nation is refusing to commence negotiations, or fails to negotiate in good faith, with the United States in order to preserve United States foreign fishing rights; or (2) although an international fishery agreement is in force and effect, a foreign nation is not complying with its obligations under the agreement, to certify that determination to the Secretary of the Treasury. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in such case, to take action to prohibit the importation into the customs territory of the United States of any seafood product of the foreign nation. Directs that the same action be taken against foreign nations which seize any United States fishing vessel. Directs the Secretary of State, upon the request of, and in cooperation with, the Secretary of Commerce, to initiate and conduct negotiations with any foreign nation participating in a fishery for any highly migratory species for the purpose of entering into international fisheries agreements that would establish an appropriate international fisheries organization having authority to manage and conserve such highly migratory species. Requires the approval of both houses of Congress of all proposed international fishery agreements, other than agreements which are treaties, before such agreements may enter into force and effect. Sets forth the procedures for disapproving such proposed agreements. Title III: Management of the Fisheries - States that the fisheries management responsibility and authority of the United States extends to: (1) any coastal species within the fisheries zone; (2) any anadromous species wherever found throughtout the range of such species in the high seas; and (3) any Continental Shelf species. Declares that no one country exercises management responsibility and authority to any highly migratory species, and that such species shall be managed pursuant to international fishery agreements. Sets forth standards for the management of fisheries pursuant to this Act. States that management and conservation measures shall be designed to achieve the optimum sustainable yield of a stock of fish on a continuing basis. Declares that such measures shall not discriminate between residents of different States. Establishes seven regional marine fisheries councils to be known as the New England Marine Fisheries Council, the Mid-Atlantic Marine Fisheries Council, the Southern Atlantic Marine Fisheries Council, the Gulf Marine Fisheries Council, the Pacific Marine Fisheries Council, the Alaska Marine Fisheries Council, and the Western Pacific Marine Fisheries Council. Sets forth the composition of each Council. Describes the term of membership of each member, and provides for the reimbursement of members for travel expenses and in return for their services. States that the functions of the Councils are: (1) to solicit, by means of public hearings to the extent practicable, and evaluate on a continuing basis comments and recommendations from all interested persons in the geographical area concerned with respect to the administration and implementation of the provisions of this Act; (2) to develop fishery management plans for adoption by the Secretary, and take such other actions with respect to fishery management plans as may be required; and (3) to submit to the Secretary, within 30 days after the close of each calendar quarter, a report setting forth the results of the Council's activities under this Act during such quarter. Sets forth the procedure for the development by the Councils' of fishery management plans for coastal, anadromous, and Continental Shelf species. States that such plans shall contain the necessary conservation measures for the species or fishery concerned, and shall specify and conditions or limitations on fishing which the Council believes should be implemented. Permits each such plan: (1) to designate zones where and periods when fishing shall be limited; (2) to recognize present and historical use of the fishery in establishing limitations on the access to the fishery; (3) to establish limitations on the catch; (4) to prohibit, limit, or specify types of fishing gear which may be used; (5) to specify licensing requirements; and (6) to report pertinent statistics to the Secretary with respect to type of fishing gear used, size of catch, and other factors. Directs the Secretary to review each such plan submitted to him and to recommend such changes as he believes to be necessary. Provides for the review of proposed fishery management plans by the public. Requires that public hearings be held on objections to any plan before final revision of a plan. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate emergency fishery management plans within 90 days after the enactment of this Act. States that such plans may be issued with respect to species which are depleted, in imminent danger of becoming depleted, or under intensive and unregulated use. Stipulates that such plans may remain in effect for 180 days. Provides for the assertion of Federal jurisdiction over species of fish which move in waters under State jurisdiction when such action is necessary to insure the effectiveness of a management plan. Establishes a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day for specified violations of provisions of this Act. Establishes criminal penalties for: (1) refusing to permit the inspection of a fishing vessel by authorized Federal representatives; or (2) forcibly interfering with any authorized representative in the inspection of a vessel. Provides for a fine of up to $50,000 except that such fine may be doubled and a prison term of up to ten years may be imposed for the use of a deadly or dangerous weapon in refusing or interfering with an inspection. Provides for the forfeiture of the catch, vessel, or fishing gear of any vessel which violates specified provisions of this Act. States that this Act shall be enforced by the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is Operating. Title IV: Amendments to Other Laws Relating to the Fisheries and Miscellaneous Provisions - Revises the Fishermen's Protective Act to direct the Secretary of State to assist any United States vessels seized by a foreign country while engaged in fishing on the high seas for a specific stock of fish, when United States vessels have previously fished for such stock in the same area, and when the United States recognizes the rights or claims to fisheries conservation and management jurisdiction in such area by the seizing country. Revises specified other acts pertaining to fisheries as necessary to accomodate the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1975
Federal Taxpayers' Rights Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare pamphlets which set forth in nontechnical terms (1) the rights and obligations of a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service during an audit; (2) the procedures by which a taxpayer may appeal any adverse decision of the Service (including administrative and judicial appeals); (3) the procedures for prosecuting refund claims and filing of taxpayer complaints; and (4) the procedures which the Service may use in enforcing the internal revenue laws (including assessment, jeopardy assessment, levy and distraint, and enforcement of liens). Establishes within the Internal Revenue Service an office to be known as the Office of Taxpayer Services to be under the supervision and direction of an Assistant Commissioner of Internal Revenue who shall assist taxpayers in obtaining easily understandable tax information and answering questions on tax liability, among other functions. States that, upon application filed by a taxpayer, the Assistant Commissioner for Taxpayer Services may issue a Taxpayer Assistance Order if, in the determination of the Assistant Commissioner, the taxpayer is suffering from an unusual, unnecessary, or irreparable loss as a result of the manner in which the internal revenue laws are being administered by the Secretary or his delegate. Authorizes the President of the Legal Services Corporation to establish Taxpayer Representation Offices in four cities (selected by the President) for purposes of providing legal assistance to individuals in connection with: (1) any audit by the Service of any return made by or on behalf of the individual with respect to any tax imposed by chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or (2) an assessment or collection from any such individual of any tax imposed by such chapter. Provides for show cause hearings with respect to jeopardy assessments and termination of taxable years. Increases the monetary value of specified items to be exempt from levy. Provides criminal penalties (a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both) for investigation into or surveillance over the beliefs, associations, or activities of any individual or organization which are not directly related to such revenue laws. Prohibits a civil cause of action for damages or an injunction, or both, for such violations. Prohibits inspection of tax returns pursuant to a criminal investigation unless a search warrant has been issued upon probable cause to believe that no alternative source of necessary information is available. Provides rules for civil investigation related to: (1) payment of Social Security and Railroad Retirement Taxes; (2) pension administration; (3) census information; (4) enforcement of taxpayer's rights under this Act; (5) inspection by States; (6) inspection by a Committee of Congress; and (7) disclosure to persons having a substantial interest (agents of partnerships and corporations, and shareholders of corporations). Provides a civil action for damages for unauthorized disclosure of tax information.
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1975
Grants a Federal charter to the National Federation of Music Clubs. States that this corporation is formed for fraternal, patriotic, historical, and educational purposes; to bring into working relations with one another, music clubs and other musical organizations and individuals directly or indirectly associated with musical activity for the purpose of developing and maintaining high musical standards; to aid and encourage musical education; and to promote American music and American artists throughout the United States of America and other nations.
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 1975
Authorizes the voluntary withholding of State and District of Columbia income taxes in the case of Members of the House of Representatives and legislative employees of the House and employees of the Architect of the Capitol and the U.S. Botantic Garden pursuant to agreements subject to review by the Committee on House Administration by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives. Specifies administrative restrictions upon the filing of such requests. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be deemed to consent to the application of any provisions of law which has the effect of subjecting the United States or the House of Representatives to any penalty or liability by reason of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1975
Prohibits civil service disciplinary actions in cases involving the failure of an employee to report as directed for the service of State or local process in connection with a claim against such employee for taxes owed to the State or unit of local government.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1975
Arts, Humanities, and Cultural Affairs Act - Title I: Arts and Humanities - Authorizes, under the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts to make grants to the American Tilan Institute. Authorizes the chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities to establish a grants-in-aid program for existing and developing State humanities programs in States which meet the standards set forth in such Act. Sets forth the requirements for applications by states for such grants. Sets forth the policy by which funds will be allotted to States under this Act. Establishes the minimum amount which will be allotted at $100,000. Provides for 100 percent funding of State programs in specified cases, and for grants to multi-State groups. Directs the chairman to withhold further grants or require repayment of grants already made when noncompliance by the State agency receiving such grants is discovered. Authorizes, under the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act, the appropriation of $113,500,000 for fiscal year 1977 and 1978 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1979 and 1980 for programs of the National Endowment for the Arts. Authorizes, under such Act, identical appropriations for programs of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Authorizes, under such Act, the appropriation of up to $25,000,000 per year each to the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities for each year through fiscal year 1980, for the purpose of matching donations made to each endowment. Title II: Museum Services and Exhibitions - Museum Services Act - Establishes an Institute for the Improvement of Museum Services within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Provides that such Institute shall consist of the Director of the Institute and a National Museum Services Board. States that the Board shall consist of fifteen members appointed by the President by and with the consent of the Senate and eight ex officio members as set forth in this Act. Sets forth the terms of office of the members of the Board. Provides that the Board shall have the responsibility for the general policies with respect to the powers, duties, and authorities vested in the Institute under this Act. States that the Director shall make available to the Board such information and assistance as may be necessary to enable the Board to carry out its functions. Provides that the Director shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the President and perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Board may prescribe. States that there shall be a Deputy Director who shall be appointed by the President and serve at his pleasure. States that the Deputy Director shall serve as Director during the absence or disability of the Director, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of Director. Sets forth a list of activities for which the Director, subject to the approval of the Board, is authorized to make grants to museums to increase and improve museum services. Provides that grants under this Act may not exceed 75 percent of the cost of the program for which the grant is made. Gives the Institute the authority to accept in the name of the United States grants, gifts, or bequests of money for immediate disbursement in furtherance of the functions of the Institute. Authorizes to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $30,000,000 for each of the succeeding fiscal years ending prior to October 2, 1978. Authorizes to be appropriated an amount equal to the amount contributed to the Institute under this Act during such time period.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to convey specified lands at the Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, New Jersey, to the Airship Association as a site for an airship museum.