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Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]

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Bill· HRH.R. 7275 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for placing responsibility for medical care provided by skilled nursing facilities under titles XVIII and XIX in a medical director.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1975

Provides for placing responsibility for medical care provided by skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs of the Social Security Act in a medical director who is a physician on call in emergencies and who either (1) spends 10 hours a week in each facility for which he is responsible or (2) spends 2 hours per week in such facility and is assisted by a nurse practitioner (whose functions are defined in the Act) who spends at least 20 hours per week at the facility.

Bill· HRH.R. 7260 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for the modification of the medicare reimbursement formula to allow small hospitals in rural areas with low occupancy to provide long-term care but only in those areas where there are no appropriate nursing home beds available.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1975

Provides for the modification of the medicare reimbursement formula under title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow small hospitals in rural areas with low occupancy to provide long term care in those areas where there are no appropriate nursing home beds available.

Bill· HRH.R. 7263 (94th)referred

A bill to allow the State to use supplementary security income payments plus a State supplement of not less than $100 per resident per month to provide care for residents in nonmedical shelter care facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1975

Allows the States to use supplementary security income payments plus a State supplement of not less than $100 per resident per month to provide care for residents in nonmedical shelter care facilities, if such residents are ambulatory and need only minimum supervision.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 494 (94th)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should submit an action plan to correct abuses in nursing homes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1975

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President submit to Congress a action plan which would provide a suitable multagency plan for monitoring the State and Federal investigations and actions related to nursing home abuses. Provides that possible linkages between scandals and nursing home problems be reported to local, State, and Federal law enforcement officials. Requests regular reports by th multiagency task force to Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 6882 (94th)referred

A bill to enlarge the Sequoia National Park in the State of California.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975

Provides that the Sequoia National Game Refuge shall become part of the Sequoia National Park, and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the new area. States that nothing in this Act shall terminate or impair any private right in permits or property in the Game Refuge.

Bill· HRH.R. 6870 (94th)referred

Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975

Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act - Terminates the granting of construction licenses of nuclear fission powerplants in the United States pending action by the Congress following a comprehensive five-year study of the nuclear fuel cycle with particular reference to its safety and environmental hazards, to be conducted by the Office of Technological Assessment. Empowers the Office to compel delivery of any information in the possession of the National Laboratories which the Office deems necessary for conducting its study. Specifies that all Government agencies shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the Office. Directs the Office of Technology Assessment to submit, within five years, a report to Congress and the public concerning safety and environmental hazards of nuclear fission powerplants and the nuclear fuel cycle. Requires the report to include recommendations as to whether a resumption of the licensing of nuclear fission power plants should be allowed, and if so, the conditions under which licenses should be granted. Authorizes appropriations for the study of $15,000,000 for each of the five fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 6744 (94th)referred

Executive Agreements Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975

Executive Agreements Review Act - Provides that each executive agreement, entered into after the date of enactment of this Act, shall be transmitted by the President to the Senate, or, in cases requiring non-disclosure for the immediate time, to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations under an appropriate written injunction of secrecy to be removed only upon due notice from the President. Provides that the Senate must agree to a simple resolution of disapproval of such agreement within 60 calendar days of continuous session to negate the agreement. Provides that resolutions with respect to executive agreements must be referred to a Senate committee, and specifies procedures for the discharge of the committee from consideration of the bill if it fails to report on such bill within 30 days.

Bill· HRH.R. 6738 (94th)referred

Food Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975

Food Research and Development Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to fund new research for the purpose of assisting the development and utilization, in the United States and other countries, of (1) new low-cost foods of high nutritional value, and (2) improved, low-cost methods of food and animal feed production, fertilizer production, and irrigation which make maximum efficient use of energy, land, water, and protein resources and promote the preservation of environmental quality. Establishes a Food Research Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Sets forth the membership of the Committee. Directs the Committee, in accordance with this Act, to (1) determine specialized research areas; (2) accept evaluations for research grants from review boards appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture; and (3) make recommendations to the Secretary. Establishes within the Committee a review board for each specialized research area with regard to which the Committee makes recommendations for the purpose of awarding grants under this Act. Requires each review board to recommend to the Committee applications on the basis of the scientific merit, feasibility, and significance of the research project proposed in the application and on the basis of the competency and facilities of the applicant to perform the project. Provides that grants shall be made to approved applicants for the purpose of financing research projects which are designed to develop new, low-cost foods of high nutritional value and to improve methods of food and fertilizer production through making maximum efficient use of energy, land, water, and protein resources while promoting environmental quality. Stipulates that not less than 10 percent of the sums available for grants shall be served for applicants from agriculturally underdeveloped nations. Establishes a Special Food Research and Development Fund, to make research grants under this Act. Authorizes appropriations of $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to carry out the purposes of this Act, and such sums as may be necessary thereafter. Specifies that at least 85 percent of such appropriations must be appropriated to the Special Food Research and Development Fund.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 435 (94th)referred

Joint resolution to amend the Constitution to provide for representation of the District of Columbia in the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the people of the District constituting the seat of government of the United States shall elect two Senators and the number of Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a State. States that each Senator or Representative so elected shall be an inhabitant of the District and shall possess the same qualifications as to age and citizenship and have the same rights, privileges, and obligations as a Senator or Representative from a State.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 442 (94th)referred

Resolution providing for additional staff members for certain Members of the House of Representatives, whose duties shall relate to certain legislative responsibilities of such Members.

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975

Authorizes Members of the House of Representatives to hire one additional staff member to assist with duties related to committee activities. Directs that such employment shall be terminated if the staff member performs services not related to committee activity. Establishes the maximum salary to be paid such staff members. Provides that salaries shall be payable from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives.

Bill· HRH.R. 6583 (94th)referred

Animal Welfare Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1975

Animal Welfare Act Amendments - Provides, under the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, that no animals shall be delivered to any intermediate handler or common carrier for transportation in commerce unless the animals are accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate certifying that the animals are sound and healthy. States that specified animals shall not be delivered for transportation if they are less than eight weeks of age. Provides that no intermediate handler or common carrier shall participate in any practice under which the cost of such animal or its transportation is to be paid and collected upon delivery of the animal to the consignee. Imposes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Makes it unlawful to transport in interstate or foreign commerce any live dog or animal trained to participate in dog or animal fighting ventures.

Bill· HRH.R. 6555 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow individuals a deduction for amounts paid or incurred for repairs or improvements of, or additions to, their principal residences.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1975

Revises the Internal Revenue Code to allow as a deduction: (1) the home improvement expenses (up to a maximum of $500) paid by a taxpayer; and (2) the residential addition amortization (the aggregate of which may not exceed $5,000).

Bill· HRH.R. 6546 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, as amended, to provide the highest possible prices in foreign markets for American agricultural producers and to assure a reliable supply of raw foodstuffs to foreign purchasers.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1975

Revises the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to provide that the Corporation shall be the seller marketing agent for all export sales of wheat, corn, grain, soybeans, sorgham, barley, oats and rye in raw form. Allows exporters to enter into sales for export of such commodities at prices and terms approved by the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to acquire commodities on the domestic market at prices established by the Agricultural Act of 1948. Provides that the Corporation may act upon the request of a producer or any other person as the exclusive marketing agent for the export sale of any agricultural commodity covered by this Act. Requires that records of all items and conditions of each export sale shall be made available for public inspection. States that the provisions of this Act shall take effect September 1, 1975. Specifies that any contract of sale for export entered into prior to September 1, 1975, shall not be affected by these provisions.

Bill· HRH.R. 6300 (94th)referred

Summer Food Corps Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1975

Summer Food Corps Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and carry out a summer farm job program for eligible youth. Defines "eligible youth" to mean anyone who: (1) is a citizen of the United States and who has attained age 16 but not attained age 21 at the time of selection for the program authorized by this Act; and (2) resides in an urban community. Directs the Secretary, in carrying out the program, to establish procedures to: (1) identify, recruit, and select eligible youth; (2) identify, screen, and qualify reputable farm and ranch operators to serve as employers of such youth; (3) assure that such youth are paid a minimum of $30 per week; (4) provide appropriate training; and (5) provide for the transportation of such youth to and from their place of employment. Authorizes $20,000,000 to be appropriated for fiscal year 1975 to carry out this Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 222 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the need for the prompt and orderly evacuation of American civilians from Vietnam and with respect to the use of American combat forces in conjunction with any evacuation of American civilians from Vietnam.

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 1975

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President take steps to evacuate all American civilians from Vietnam. Directs that such steps shall be consistent with existing legal prohibitions against the use of American combat forces. Requires that such civilians be informed that combat forces will not be used to rescue Americans who refused the opportunity for evacuation.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 219 (94th)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should take immediate steps to evacuate all American nationals from Vietnam and Cambodia within 7 days, solely utilizing civilian personnel and transport for these evacuations.

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 1975

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should take immediate steps to evacuate all American nationals from Vietnam and Cambodia within seven days, solely utilizing civilian personnel and transport for these evacuations.

Bill· HRH.R. 5896 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 1661 of title 38 of the United States Code in order to entitle veterans to 2 1/2 months of educational assistance for each month of service on active duty and to extend the maximum entitlement to such assistance to 45 months.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1975

Entitles veterans to 2 1/2 months of educational benefits for each month of service on active duty. Extends the maximum period of eligibility for veterans' educational benefits from 36 to 45 months. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1661 (a) and (c))

Bill· HRH.R. 5833 (94th)referred

MHD (Magnetohydrodynamics) Research, Development, and Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1975

MHD (Magnetohydrodynamics) Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Declares that Congress finds that MHD electricity generation will help eliminate the dependence of the United States upon foreign energy sources. Declares it to be the policy of the Federal Government to pursue a program of research and development of MHD as a major source of energy and to provide for the development and demonstration of practicable means to employ MHD on a commercial scale. Declares that the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration shall have responsibility for such research, development and demonstration program. Directs the Administrator to initiate and carry out such research and development program for the purpose of achieving commercial utilization of MHD energy in the United States by the mid-1980's. Creates in the Energy Research and Development Administration a Division of MHD Electric Power Generation. Directs the Administrator to establish and operate an MHD energy information data bank. Authorizes and directs the Administrator to support programs of education to provide the necessary trained personnel to perform the MHD energy research, development, and demonstration programs required under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal year 1976 such sums, not to exceed $50,000,000, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 1977 to 1980 such sums, not to exceed $100,000,000, as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5773 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide relief for older Americans who own or rent their homes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1975

Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to reimburse the States, under the Older Americans Act of 1965, for real property tax relief programs aimed at elderly households with incomes of $15,000 or less. Provides that the amount of such reimbursement shall be a percentage (determined on the basis of the household income) of the tax relief provided multiplied by the aggregate number of households receiving such relief. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act for fiscal years 1976 through 1979.

Bill· HRH.R. 5818 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to restrict the authority for inspection of tax returns and the disclosure of information contained therein, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1975

Prohibits, except as provided in this Act, the inspection of tax returns and the disclosure of information contained in such returns. Authorizes the inspection of returns by or disclosure to (1) the taxpayer or his representative; (2) employees of the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice solely for purposes of enforcement of the tax laws; (3) State agencies charged with administration of the tax laws only for that purpose; (4) the President of the United States in the performance of his official duties; and (5) the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation for statistical purposes only. Increases the criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure or receipt of information under this Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 378 (94th)referred

Resolution establishing a select committee to study the problem of U.S. servicemen missing in action in Southeast Asia.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1975

Creates a select committee in the House of Representatives with authority to conduct a full and complete investigation of the problem of United States servicemen missing in action or known to be dead whose bodies have not been recovered, as a result of military operations in North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Provides that such investigation shall include an examination of the need for additional international inspection teams to determine whether there are servicemen still held as prisoner of war. Authorizes the Committee to hold hearings, issue subpenas, and maintain a staff as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this resolution. Directs the committee to report to the House the results of its investigation no later than one year after adoption of this resolution. Provides that the committee's authority shall expire 30 days after the filing of such report. Directs that the expenses of the select committee shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives upon vouchers signed by the Chairman.

Bill· HRH.R. 5634 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to reimburse cooperators for work performed which benefits Forest Service programs.

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1975

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to include in cooperative agreements between the Forest Service and public or private agencies, organizations, institutions, and persons, arrangements for reimbursement of such cooperators by the Forest Service for the performance of work by them for the benefit of programs and activities of the Forest Service.

Bill· HRH.R. 5544 (94th)referred

Public Land Timber Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1975

Public Land Timber Conservation Act - Requires that all timber harvested from lands owned by the United States and located west of the 100th meridian shall be processed in the United States. Enumerates the products from such processing which may be exported. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to permit individual export sales outside the restrictions of this Act, upon the record and after opportunity for agency hearings. Requires affidavits of purchasers of United States lands' timber indicating that they have not exported private lands' timber from the western United States during a specified period. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act, including a fine of up to $100,000 per violation.

Bill· HRH.R. 5295 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964 to prohibit any individual from receiving food stamps who received at least one-half of his income from any other individual who is a member of another household with is ineligible for food stamps.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1975

Provides that any individual who is eighteen years of age or older and who is receiving half of his income from any member of another household which, because of its income and other financial resources, is not eligible to receive food stamps shall not be considered as a member of household for purposes of the Food Stamp Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5251 (94th)referred

Financial Disclosure Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1975

Financial Disclosure Act - Requires candidates for Federal office, Members of the Congress, each officer and employee of the Federal Government who is compensated at a rate in excess of $25,000 per year, Federal employees performing the duties of a GS-16 or higher, members of the Uniformed Services in the grade 0-6 or higher, the President, and the Vice President to file annually with the Comptroller General, a report containing a full and complete statement of: (1) the amount and source of each item of income, each gift or aggregate of gifts from one source (other than gifts received from his spouse or any member of his immediate family) received by him, by and his spouse jointly, by his spouse, or by his dependents, during the preceding calendar year which exceeds $100 in amount or value, including any fee or other honorarium received by him for or in connection with the preparation or delivery of any speech or address, attendance at any convention or other assembly of individuals, or the preparation of any article or other compensation for publication, and the monetary value of subsistence, entertainment, travel, and other facilities received by him in kind; (2) the identity of each asset held by him, by him and his spouse jointly, by his spouse, or by his dependents, which has a value in excess of $1,000, and the amount of each liability owed by him or by him and his spouse jointl, together with the amount of each liability which is owned with respect to any financial interest which is under his constructive control, which is in excess of $1,000 as of the close of the preceding calendar year; (3) any transactions in securities of any business entity by him or by him and his spouse jointly, or by any person acting on his behalf or pursuant to his direction during the preceding calendar year if the aggregate amount involved in transactions in the securities of such business entity exceeds $1,000 during such year; (4) all transactions in commodities by him, or by him and his spouse jointly, or by any person acting on his behalf or pursuant to his direction during the preceding calendar year if the aggregate amount involved in such transactions exceeds $1,000; and (5) any purchase or sale of real property or any interest therein by him, or by him and his spouse jointly, or by any person acting on his behalf or pursuant to his direction, during the preceding calendar year if the value of property involved in such purchase or sale exceeds $1,000. Defines the terms used in this Act. Sets forth penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5235 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Emergency Livestock Credit Act of 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1975

Revises the Emergency Livestock Credit Act to include the Federal Financing Bank in the term "legally organized lending agency" only to the extent that such Bank may hold the guaranteed portion of such loans. Allows a contract that guarantees such loan to require the Secretary of Agriculture to participate in up to 90 percent of any loss. Extends to seven years the period of time loans guaranteed under such Act may be repaid. Restricts the total principal balance outstanding at any one time to $250,000 on loans guaranteed under this act for any one loan applicant. Terminates the authority to make loans under this Act on December 31, 1976. Allows the lender to accept collateral for such guaranteed loans which has depreciated in value due to temporary economic conditions, but which remains adequate security for the loan.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 294 (94th)referred

Resolution to establish a John W. McCormack, Sr. Intern program.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975

Provides that each Member of the House of Representatives, the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, and the Delegates from the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands may hire not more than two additional employees who shall be known as John W. McCormack Senior Interns in honor of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives. States that such interns may be hired for not more than two weeks during the period May 1 through May 31 of each year and shall serve within the District of Columbia. Stipulates that for this purpose each such Member, Resident Commissioner, or Delegate shall have available annually for payment of compensation to such interns a total allowance of $500, to be payable to such interns at a rate not to exceed $125 per week, out of the contingent fund of the House. Requires that no person shall be paid compensation as a John W. McCormack Senior Intern who does not have on file with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, at all times during the period of employment as such intern, an appropriate certificate that such intern is sixty years of age or older and a resident of the district which the employing Member, Commissioner, or Delegate represents.

Bill· HRH.R. 4507 (94th)referred

A bill to establish in the Department of Housing and Urban Development a direct low-interest loan program to assist homeowners and builders in purchasing and installing solar heating (or combined solar heating and cooling) equipment.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975

States that the purpose of this Act is to provide a source of financial assistance for homeowners and builders to enable them to purchase and install solar heating equipment or combined solar heating and cooling equipment while substantially reducing energy use. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to individuals and families owning and occupying one-to-four family residential structures to assist them in purchasing and installing qualified solar heating and cooling equipment. States that such loans may be made in an amount covering up to 75 percent of the cost of purchasing and installing the necessary equipment, and not exceeding amounts specified in this Act. Sets forth the terms and conditions governing the loans. Defines "qualified solar heating equipment" as meaning equipment which utilizes solar energy to provide heating for a residential sturcture and which is certified by the Secretary as meeting minimum specified standards, including a requirement that the eqipment must be designed to meet more than 40 percent of the total heating needs of the types of structure for which it is intended. Directs the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish procedures for periodic inspection and review of solar heating and cooling equipment models and certifications. Directs the Secretary to disseminate full, complete, and current information concerning recommended standards and types of qualified solar heating or solar heating and cooling equipment appropriate for use in residential structures of varying sizes and types and in various regions of the country. Authorizes appropriations to a revolving fund of $100,000,000 to provide an initial amount for the program under this Act, and such additional sums as may thereafter be necessary to carry out such program.

Bill· HRH.R. 4381 (94th)referred

Oil Import Purchase Authority Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

Oil Import Purchase Authority Act - Provides that the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration after October 1, 1975, to be responsible for the importation of petroleum into the United States. Prohibits the importation of petroleum into the United States after such date unless pursuant to a sale. Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations for the allocation by sale of all petroleum so imported. Requires the Administrator to make adjustments in the prices paid by purchasers so that the average price paid is equal for all purchasers of a similar quality of petroleum. Stipulates that funds for the purchase of petroleum be appropriated from the general revenues, and that moneys realized on the sale of such petroleum be returned to the general revenues. Requires the Administrator to establish disciplinary rules for bidders who fail to perform in accordance with the terms of their bids. Prohibits any officer or employee of the Energy Administration from disclosing any information relating to the bids. Specifies a fine not to exceed $100,000 for 10 years imprisonment, or both, for such disclosure. Requires the Administrator to limit knowledge of the identity of bidders to six persons within the Administration.

Law· HRH.R. 4269 (94th)open

A bill to amend the Organic Act of Guam and the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1975

Provides, under the Organic Act of Guam and the Revised Organic Act of Vigin Islands, that the clerk hire allowance and the transportation expenses reimbursed under Federal law of the Delegates from such Territorries to the House of Representatives shall be the same as that allowed for Members of the House.

Bill· HRH.R. 4297 (94th)referred

A bill to adjust target prices, loan and purchase levels on the 1975 crops of upland cotton, corn, wheat and soybeans, to provide price support for milk at 85 percent of parity with quarterly adjustments for the period ending March 31, 1976.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1975

Provides for an adjustment of the target prices, loan and purchase levels on the 1975 crops of upland cotton, corn, wheat, and soybeans. Establishes the price support for milk at 85 percent of parity with quarterly adjustments for the period ending March 31, 1976. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to adjust the support price quarterly to reflect changes in the prices paid by farmers for production items, interest, taxes, and wage rates.

Bill· HRH.R. 3992 (94th)referred

Vocational Education Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1975

Vocational Education Amendments - Declares the purposes of this Act in revising the Vocational Education Act of 1963. Provides that any State desiring to participate in the program authorized by this Act shall fulfill specified administrative requirements, including designating a State board as the sole agency for administration of a State plan for vocational education. Directs the Commissioner of Education to assure that adequate staffing is available to the Bureau of Occupational and Adult Education to make certain that the Bureau's responsibilities are accomplished. Enumerates such responsibilities, including to provide leadership to assist State vocational education agencies to expand and improve their programs. Requires that the President appoint, during 1978, a Panel of Consultants on Vocational Education to review the administration of vocational education programs. Establishes a National Advisory Council on Vocational Education to perform specified functions, including to advise the President, Congress, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, and the Commissioner concerning vocational education programs supported under this Act and the Higher Education Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out these provisions $500,000 for each fiscal year. Requires any State which desires to receive a grant under this Act to establish an independent State advisory council. Specifies the membership composition of such council. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out these purposes $4,315,844 for each fiscal year. Provides that a State board shall have the primary responsibility for preparing statewide plans for vocational education, and shall designate a planning group to prepare such plans. Authorizes to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each fiscal year, from which the Commissioner shall make a grant to each participating State for purposes of preparing statewide plans. Defines the terms used in this Act. Declares that it is the purpose of this part of this Act to implement that portion to the career education concept in which vocational education plays an important role. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1980 for carrying out such purpose and directs the Secretary to make grants to each State which has approved administrative arrangements for prevocational education programs. Enumerates the purposes for which such grants may be used. Authorizes appropriations for vocational education program support, providing for the allotment of such funds among the States. Authorizes appropriations for vocational education program services and empowers the Secretary to make grants to each State from such funds for programs of: (1) teacher education; (2) placement and followup services; and (3) student support. Directs the Commissioner to make available three-year leadership development grants to specified persons in order meet the need in all the States for qualified vocational education personnel with high potential to advance to policymaking and leadership positions. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Provides for grants for applied research, curriculum development, demonstration programs and leadership development. Authorizes appropriations for such programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 3832 (94th)referred

A bill to prevent the estate tax from operating to encourage or to require the destruction of open lands and historic places, by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that real property which is farmland, woodland, or open land and forms parts of an estate may be valued, for estate tax purposes, at its value as farmland, woodland, or open land (rather than at its fair market value), and to provide that real property which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places may be valued, for estate tax purposes, at its value for its existing use, and to provide for the revocation of such lower evaluation and recapture of unpaid taxes with interest in appropriate circumstances.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1975

Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, that real property which is farmland, woodland, or open land and forms part of an estate may be valued, for estate tax purposes, at its value as farmland, woodland, or open land (rather than at its fair market value). Provides that real property which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places may be valued, for estate tax purposes, at its value for its existing use. Provides for the revocation of such lower evaluation and recapture of unpaid taxes with interest upon the conversion, rezoning, or removal of such land from the National Register of Historic Places.

Bill· HRH.R. 3659 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to provide seminars to freshmen Members of the Congress, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1975

Directs the officers of the House of Representatives to conduct seminars for freshmen Members of Congress. Provides for the curriculum and expense reimbursement for such seminars. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this Act. Authorizes each freshman member to employ an interim staff between election and the next regular session of Congress. Authorizes expenditures for stationary during such period. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary for such purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 3639 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to halt the importation of Rhodesian chrome.

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1975

Specifies that the provisions of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stocks Piling Act regarding the acquisition and development of strategic raw materials shall not apply to regulations or prohibitions pertaining to economic relations and/or communications with foreign nations or foreign nationals which are established under the authority of the United Nations Participation Act in response to sanctions imposed by the United Nations.

Bill· HRH.R. 3583 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that certain State conservation publications shall qualify for second-class mail rates.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1975

Provides that a conservation publication published by a State agency which is responsible for management and conservation of fish or wildlife resources shall be considered a publication of a qualified nonprofit organization which qualifies for second-class mail rates. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3626 (b))