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Rep. Walsh, William F. [R-NY-33]

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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1164 (95th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1978

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

Bill· HRH.R. 14162 (95th)referred

Sunset Program Reauthorization and Evaluation Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1978

Sunset Program Reauthorization and Evaluation Act - Title I: Reauthorization of New Budget Authority - Requires Government programs to be evaluated pursuant to a specified schedule to determine whether each such program should be continued, terminated, or altered (reauthorization review). Prohibits the authorization of new budget authority for a period of more than ten years. Prohibits the authorization of new budget authority for any program for which there has not been conducted a reauthorization review. Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, in consulation with the Comptroller General and the Director of the Congressional Research Service, to compile a list of programs subject to a reauthorization date for which new budget authority was not authorized. Title II: Program Inventory - Requires the Comptroller General to compile an inventory of Federal programs including a description of such programs covering specified topics. Title III: Program Review and Evaluation - Requires each House of Congress to select from the programs scheduled for reauthorization review in any given year a number of programs for comprehensive reauthorization review. Requires the President and each congressional committee to recommend such programs. Title IV: Citizens' Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government - Establishes an independent Citizen's Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government to study the organization and operation of Federal agencies and to recommend ways to improve the efficiency and operations of such agencies. Requires the Commission to submit its final report by July 1, 1983, and terminates the Commission 90 days after the submission of such report. Title V: Miscellaneous - Requires the Comptroller General to furnish Congress with the results of prior audits and reviews of programs being reviewed under this Act. Requires all agencies which are exempt from reauthorization review to submit a status report to Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 13930 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to authorize appropriations for the purposes of such Act for fiscal years 1979 through 1985.

United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1978

Amends the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1979 through 1985 to carry out the provisions of such Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 686 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures.

United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1978

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures.

Bill· HRH.R. 13792 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 8 August 1978

Amends the Trade Act of 1974, with respect to the authority of the President to negotiate trade agreements, to direct the President to reserve any article for which an agreement limiting agricultural imports has been entered into, from negotiations to reduce or eliminate customs duties or import restrictions.

Bill· HRH.R. 13762 (95th)referred

A bill to designate the Veterans' Administration center located at 1901 South First Street, Temple, Texas, as the "Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center".

United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1978

Designates the Veterans' Administration center at 1901 South First Street, Temple, Texas, as the "Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center."

Bill· HRH.R. 13736 (95th)referred

A bill to provide that the price of unleaded gasoline may not exceed by more than 3 cents per gallon the price for comparable leaded gasoline.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1978

Directs the President to prescribe and make effective a regulation prohibiting the sale of a unleaded gasoline at a price in excess of three cents per gallon more than the weighed average price per gallon at which leaded gasoline of the same or nearest octane number is priced.

Law· HRH.R. 13597 (95th)open

A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to install solar collectors for furnishing a portion of the energy needs of the Rayburn House Office Building and House Office Building Annex No. 2, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1978

Directs the Architect of the Capitol to install solar energy devices in the Rayburn House Office Building and the House Annex Numbered 2. Authorizes appropriations of up to $3,000,000 to carry out this Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1284 (95th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to selecting a site other than the Soviet Union for holding the 1980 summer Olympic Games.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1978

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Olympic Committee should immediately take such measures as necessary to have the International Olympic Committee select a site for the 1980 summer Olympic games outside the Soviet Union.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1081 (95th)referred

A resolution to designate October 7, 1978, as "National Guard Day".

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1978

Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 7, 1978, as "National Guard Day."

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1070 (95th)referred

A resolution to initiate preliminary studies for the restoration and renovation of the Pension Building in Washington, District of Columbia, to house a Museum of the Building Arts, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1978

Directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration to submit to Congress a study on the restoration of the Pension Building in the District of Columbia to house the Museum of the Building Arts. Requests the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute to report to Congress by January 1, 1979 on the feasibility of operating such a museum.

Bill· HRH.R. 13555 (95th)referred

Investment Incentive Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1978

Investment Incentive Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restore part of the pre-1969 tax treatment of capital gains by repealing the capital gains item of tax preference for the minimum tax; lowering the corporate alternative tax to 25 percent of net capital gain; and lowering the alternative individual tax to 25 percent of net capital gain.

Bill· HRH.R. 13529 (95th)referred

A bill to place phencyclidine in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to increase the criminal penalties under that Act for the unlawful manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of, or the possession with intent to distribute or dispense, phencyclidine and to increase the penalties under that Act for illegal distribution of phencyclidine to persons under twenty-one years of age, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1978

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make phencyclidine (PCP) a Schedule I (most dangerous substances) rather than a Schedule III drug. Sets forth minimum mandatory prison terms for phencyclidine traffic. Revises provisions specifying penalties for sale of controlled substances to persons under 21 to: (1) repeal the requirement that the seller be at least 18 years old; and (2) set forth separate mandatory prison terms for the sale of phencyclidine.

Bill· HRH.R. 13429 (95th)referred

Steel Trade Negotiations Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1978

Steel Trade Negotiations Act - Lists products the manufacture of which shall constitute the "steel sector" for purposes of determining the appropriate product sector with respect to import restriction authority under the Trade Act of 1974.

Bill· HRH.R. 13318 (95th)referred

Medicare Home Health Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1978

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

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 1027 (95th)referred

A resolution to designate Sunday, June 25, 1978, as "National Brotherhood Day".

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1978

Designates June 25, 1978, as "National Brotherhood Day."

Bill· HRH.R. 13180 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to eliminate the reduction of railroad retirement annuities by amounts payable as social security benefits in cases of persons who had current connections with the railroad industry, had at least 5 years of service, and had attained the age of 65 as of the effective date of such Act.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1978

Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to eliminate the deduction of railroad retirement annuities by amounts payable as social security benefits for persons who had current connections with the railroad industry, had at least five years of service, and had attained the age of 65 as of the effective date of such Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 13174 (95th)passed

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

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1978

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

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 976 (95th)referred

A resolution to provide for the designation of a week as "National Lupus Week".

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1978

Authorizes the President of the United States to designate the week of September 17 through 23, 1978, as "National Lupus Week."

Bill· HRH.R. 13073 (95th)referred

Rehabilitation Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1978

Rehabilitation Amendments - Amends the formula for allocating funds among the States for basic vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Bill· HRH.R. 12920 (95th)referred

Amateur Sports Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1978

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

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 953 (95th)referred

A resolution to authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week in November which includes Thanksgiving Day in each year as "National Family Week".

United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1978

Authorizes the President of the United States to designate the week beginning on the Sunday preceding the fourth Thursday in November of each year as "National Family Week".

Bill· HRH.R. 12883 (95th)referred

A bill to make Federal Employees Group Life Insurance available to otherwise eligible Members of Congress and Congressional employees at any time before retirement, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1978

Directs that Federal Employees Group Life Insurance be made available at any time before retirement to any otherwise eligible Member of Congress or congressional employee who is not covered by such insurance. Stipulates that no Member or employee who is already covered by such insurance shall be required to provide medical evidence of insurability as a condition for optional additional insurance.

Bill· HRH.R. 12858 (95th)referred

Neighborhood Self-Help Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1978

Neighborhood Self-Help Development Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants and to provide other forms of assistance to neighborhood organizations for planning and carrying out housing, economic, and community development, and for neighborhood conservation and revitalization projects.

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