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United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1979
Authorizes and requests the President to designate October 7, 1979, as "National Guard Day."
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1979
Department of Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980 - Title I: Procurement - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for use by the armed forces for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes, and other weapons. Earmarks a specified portion of such authorization for the procurement of avionics and cruise missile integration for the B-52 modification program. Stipulates that such funding shall only be available on the condition that the Secretary of Defense report to Congress regarding the uncertainties of the effectiveness of the B-52 as a cruise missile carrier during the next decade and the requirements for maintaining the defense penetration capability of the B-52. Authorizes appropriations for the United States' share of the cost of NATO's Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS). Authorizes the reappropriation of unobligated funds previously appropriated for the DDG-2 destroyer modernization program for an additional SSN-68 nuclear attack submarine. Title II: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for military research, development, test, and evaluation. Declares it the sense of the Congress that the development of the MX missile should proceed so as to achieve Initial Operational Capability for such missile and its basing mode (Multiple Protective Structures). Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the ability of such basing mode to survive foreseeable attempts by the Soviet Union to neutralize such system. Title III: Active Forces - Establishes the authorized end strength for active duty personnel for fiscal year 1980 for each of the armed forces. Title IV: Reserve Forces - Prescribes the average strengths for the reserve components of the armed forces for such fiscal year. Increases from 50 percent to 100 percent the Federal share of the educational expenses incurred by reservists in the Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program. Revises the repayment obligation of individuals participating in such program who do not participate satisfactorily in training in their reserve unit. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to retain officers of the Veterinary Corps on active status until age 60 with the officer's consent. Title V: Civilian Personnel - Sets forth the authorized end strength for civilian personnel within the Department of Defense for fiscal year 1980. Allows the Secretary of Defense to apportion such personnel among the various military departments. Title VI: Military Training Student Loads - Prescribes the average military training student loads for each of the armed forces for fiscal year 1980. Title VII: Civil Defense - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950. Stipulates that no funds may be appropriated for carrying out the provisions of such Act unless such funds have been authorized for such purpose after July 14, 1976. Title VIII: General Provisions - Stipulates that the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 shall not control the expenditure of military research and development funds which are required to be specifically authorized by law. Directs the Secretary of Defense to institute actions to ensure that maximum first-year enrollment at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is attained consistent with the academic capacity of the University and the needs of the uniformed services for medical personnel. Authorizes the enlistment of individuals over the age of 26 in the reserve components of the armed forces. Places limitations on the conversion of commercial or industrial functions being performed by Department of Defense personnel to performance by a private contractor. Revises the stipend payable to individuals participating in the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship program to make it equivalent to the stipend payable under the National Health Service Corps Scholarship program. Stipulates that medical officers while serving an active duty obligation resulting from a military medical education program shall be paid $9,000 for each year of such service. Authorizes the advance payment of station housing allowances for members of the uniformed services assigned overseas. Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to specified Congressional committees assessing the readiness status of NATO military forces. Specifies findings which are to be included in such report. Amends the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1976, to direct the Secretary to submit quarterly acquisition reports to Congress for those major defense systems which are estimated to require financing above a specified level. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 to the Secretary of Defense to provide assistance for the 1980 Olympic winter games, as authorized by the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1979. Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act to reduce the total number of Army ground combat troops stationed in the Republic of Korea below the number stationed there on May 1, 1979. Directs the President to commence registration of 18 year old males pursuant to the Military Selective Service Act. Directs the President to submit a plan to Congress for reforming the existing law providing for the registration and induction of persons into the armed forces. Specifies the recommendations to be included in such plan including: (1) the desirability of registering individuals through a centralized automated system using school records and other existing records; (2) the desirability of granting the President the authority to induct registrants into the armed forces during periods where such authority is required in the interests of national defense as determined by the President; and (3) whether women should be subject to registration and induction. Amends the Military Selective Service Act to require the Selective Service System to participate in periodic training exercises to simulate emergency mobilization procedures. Declares it the sense of the Congress that the Selective Service System should remain independent of any other agency. Stipulates that the System shall not be subject to any executive reorganization plan.
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1979
Reclassifies the positions of Border Patrol agents to correspond with the positions of law enforcement personnel. Advances: (1) a GS-9 agent who spends between 25 and 50 percent of his or her time in investigative work to a GS-11 grade; and (2) a GS-11 agent who either spends between 25 and 50 percent of his or her time investigating and has program responsibilities in one geographic area or investigates less than 25 percent of the time but has responsibilities in more than one area to a GS-12 grade.
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1979
Military Justice Amendments of 1979 - Revises certain procedures in the military judicial system, including procedures concerning court records and the review of court-martial proceedings. Includes a law specialist of the Coast Guard within the definition of "judge advocate" for purposes of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Defines "record" as a written, filmed, or videotaped account of a court proceeding. Allows the accused person in a general court-martial proceeding to request orally, on the record, that the court consist of only a military judge. Eliminates the requirement of making a complete record of a special court-martial proceeding in order to adjudge a bad-conduct discharge. Requires the convening authority, before directing the trial of any charge by a general court-martial, to be advised by the staff judge advocate that a court-martial has jurisdiction of the accused and the offense. Directs the staff advocate general to submit certain advice to the convening authority in written form. Requires the dismissal of the military counsel detailed to represent the accused in a special court-martial if the accused is represented by a military counsel of his or her choosing. Authorizes the convening authority to detail lawyers as assistant defense counsel for the accused. Directs the defense counsel in every court-martial proceeding in which the accused is found guilty to: (1) advise the accused concerning his or her rights to appeal and to petition for clemency; and (2) assist the accused in submitting such petition and in obtaining appellate representation. Directs the court-martial to advise such person of appeals procedures. Specifies conditions under which a complete record of court- martial proceedings is required to be prepared. Requires that the convening authority be notified of the findings and sentence of a court-martial promptly after announcement of the sentence. Authorizes the authority to approve, disapprove, or reduce the sentence after considering a petition for clemency, if one is filed. Authorizes the accused to petition the authority for clemency and to submit any matters supporting that petition. Requires any accused whose case is subject to review to file a notice of appeal or a waiver of the right to appeal within ten days after action on his or her sentence. Bars any case from review by the Court of Military Review or the Office of the Judge Advocate General if a notice of appeal is not timely filed. Directs the accused seeking an appeal to identify which issues he or she intends to appeal and the errors alleged to have prejudiced his or her rights. Requires that a judge advocate: (1) review all cases not subject to appeal or not appealed; and (2) respond in writing to any allegation of error made by the accused. Directs the judge advocate, upon determining that corrective action regarding a case is required by law, to recommend such action to the officer exercising court-martial jurisdiction over the accused. Authorizes such officer to: (1) disapprove or approve all or part of the sentence; (2) reduce the sentence; (3) order a rehearing; or (4) dismiss the charges. Requires that the record of the trial and the action thereon be sent to the Judge Advocate General for review if the officer does not take the recommended action. Directs the convening authority to send to the Judge Advocate General (Judge) the records of all cases subject to appeal and appealed. Repeals the provisions requiring that any case in which the sentence affects a general or flag officer must be referred to a Court of Military Review and the Court of Military Appeals. Authorizes the Judge to modify or set aside the findings or sentence of a trial by general court-martial: (1) if any part of the findings or sentence is found to be unsupported by law; (2) if clemency is appropriate; or (3) on the grounds of newly discovered evidence, court fraud, or error prejudicial to the accused rights if an application for such modification or set aside is received within two years of sentencing. Authorizes the Judge to order a rehearing after setting aside the findings or sentence of a case. Prohibits the execution of a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge within 40 days of sentencing for a case which is not appealed.
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1979
Authorizes the President to prescribe pretrial and trial procedures with regard to actions triable by courts-martial.
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1979
Designates the period from February 10 through February 16, 1980, as "National Defense Week."
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1979
Establishes a Bill of Rights for members of the armed forces with respect to pay, housing, and medical care.
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
State and Local Government Cost Estimate Act of 1979 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act to require the Congressional Budget Office, for every bill or resolution reported in the House or Senate, to prepare and submit (along with its regular estimate of the Federal cost involved) an estimate of the costs which would be incurred by State and local governments in carrying out or complying with such bill or resolution.
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Repeals certain restrictions on military personnel relating to outside civilian employment and remuneration for members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force bands for off-base performances.
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Removes the requirement that students in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps units be citizens or nationals of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Removes the requirement that nominations of persons for appointment to the United States Naval Academy be made not later than March 4 of each year.
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1979
Authorizes and requests the President to designate the seven-day period beginning October 7, 1979, as "National Port Week."
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to tax income of married individuals filing tax returns separate from their spouses at the same rates applicable to unmarried individuals.
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Soft Drink Interbrand Competition Act - Declares that exclusive territorial arrangements made as a part of a licensing agreement for the manufacture, distribution, or sale of a trademarked soft drink product are lawful under the antitrust laws provided such product is in substantial and effective competition with other products of the same general class. Prohibits recovery in private actions under the Clayton Act based on territorial provisions in a trademark licensing agreement prior to a final determination that such provisions are unlawful.
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979
Prohibits the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from promulgating a proposed rule applicable to vitamin and mineral products for over-the-counter human use published on March 16, 1979, or from taking any other action which would have the same effect as such proposed rule.
United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1979
Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to dispose of approximately 1,500,000 carats of industrial diamonds presently held in the national and supplemental stockpiles.
United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1979
Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to dispose of approximately 15,000,000 troy ounces of silver now held in the national stockpile.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1979
Entitles dependents of members of the uniformed services serving on active duty to use CHAMPUS inpatient cost-sharing rates for surgery performed on an out-patient basis.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1979
Repeals the provision of law which entitles members of the National Guard or members of a reserve component of the uniformed services to additional pay for the performance of administrative duty.
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1979
Uniformed Services Survivors' Benefits Amendments of 1979 - Stipulates that a person who is providing an annuity for his or her spouse under the Survivor Benefit Plan of the armed forces and whose marriage is terminated by divorce or death may, upon remarriage, elect not to provide an annuity for the new spouse. Provides a 270 day open season for participation in such Plan for individuals who are entitled to retired or retainer pay and who are not presently participating in such plan. Stipulates that individuals participating in the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan may continue to participate in such Plan while participating in the Survivor Benefit Plan. Stipulates that an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan may not be paid to the spouse of a person electing to participate in such Plan if the death was caused by a pre-existing condition. Allows individuals participating in such Plan to increase the base amount of such Plan during the open season provided for in this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1979
Reaffirms the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Alliance.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979
Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act - Title I: Regulation of Exploration and Commercial Recovery by United States Citizens - Disclaims extraterritorial sovereignty by the United States over deep seabeds. Prohibits any United States citizen from engaging in exploration or commercial recovery unless authorized: (1) under a license issued pursuant to this Act; (2) under a license issued by a reciprocating state; or (3) pursuant to an international agreement. Permits the continuation of existing exploration upon timely application for such license. Prohibits interference with the activities of a licensee under this Act. Stipulates activities which are exempted from this Act. Sets forth procedures for the issuance of, and limitations upon, licenses for exploration and commercial recovery under this Act. Declares any United States citizen eligible for a license for exploration. Establishes a formula for the determination of priority of right for issuance. Sets forth findings which must be made prior to issuance of a license of exploration or commercial recovery. Permits modifications or suspension of operations upon order of the Secretary of Commerce. Provides for an antitrust review by the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of any such license application. Stipulates procedures and effects of denial, suspension, or revocation of a license. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations for the implementation of this Act. Directs the Secretary to prepare an environmental impact statement with respect to the areas likely to be developed by United States citizens. Specifies criteria for the size of areas of exploration or commercial recovery. Requires the Secretary to impose performance requirements upon licensees. Permits relinquishment or surrender of such licenses. Requires certain record keeping, environmental impact statements, navigational safety procedures and disclosure by licensees. Prohibits licensees from interfering with reasonable uses of the seas. Permits the Secretary to monitor exploration or commercial recovery operations. Permits the President to designate "reciprocating states" as defined by this Act. Title II: Transition to International Agreement - Declares the intent of Congress regarding any international seabed agreements to which the United States may become a party to be: (1) to provide reasonable access to the deep seabed mineral resources for United States citizens; and (2) to recognize certain continuing seabed mining rights of United States citizens who have begun such mining operations prior to any such international agreement. Sets forth the effect upon specified provisions of this Act resulting from subsequent international agreements. Title III: Civil Penalties, Criminal Offenses, and Miscellaneous Provisions - Makes unlawful violations of this Act. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for such violations. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to enforce this Act. Makes vessels in violation of this Act liable in rem for such violation. Title IV: Tax - Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Removal Tax Act of 1978 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to impose a tax on the removal of hard mineral resources from the deep seabed. Establishes in the United States Treasury a Deep Seabed Revenue Sharing Trust Fund.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979
Authorizes the United States Navy Memorial Foundation to erect a monument on public grounds in the District of Columbia in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States Navy.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979
Repeals the provision of law which allows an additional uniform allowance for certain officers in a reserve component of the uniformed services.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979
Authorizes the establishment of a Department of Defense Retirement and Disability Fund within the Treasury to be used for the payment of military retirement and retainer pay and for the payment of annuities to survivors of military personnel. Directs the President to appoint three actuaries to be members of the Board of Actuaries of the Military Retirement System. Requires the Board to report annually to the Secretary of Defense on the actuarial status of such system. Directs the Secretary to keep such records as may be necessary for making periodic valuations of such system and directs the Board of Actuaries to review annually such valuations and to report to the President and the Congress on the status of such Fund together with any recommendations for changes in the Fund at least once every four years. Stipulates that from funds appropriated for military pay there shall be deposited in the Fund such amounts as are necessary to fund its currently accruing retirement liability.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979
Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to dispose of approximately 10,000 long tons of tin presently held in the national and strategic stockpiles.
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1979
Designates February 1980 as "American History Month."
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1979
Export Administration Reform Act of 1979 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to make the Secretary of Defense responsible for identifying technologies and goods which shall be controlled for national security purposes. Directs the Secretary to establish an Office of Technology Export to assist the Secretary. Directs the President to issue rules and regulations limiting the export of critical technologies and goods and significant technologies and goods. Prohibits the President from restricting the export of significant technologies or goods which are available from foreign sources. Directs the President to negotiate with foreign countries to eliminate the availability for export of technologies and goods detrimental to U.S. national security. Prohibits the President from modifying the Secretary's classification of technologies and goods and findings as to availability unless (1) the President submits a national security impact statement to Congress and (2) Congress does not disapprove. Requires the appropriate Federal agency to submit national security impact statements upon the request of Congress. Provides for the appointment of technical advisory committees by the Secretary of Defense (instead of the Secretary of Commerce).
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1979
Stipulates that the Corps of Cadets of the United States Military Academy may be commanded by commissioned officers of the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps (in addition to the Army as now provided for in Federal law).
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1979
Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to prescribe the oath to be taken by appointees to the United States Military Academy.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Authorizes and requests the President to designate the first Friday of March as "Teacher Day, United States of America."
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1979
Authorizes advance payments of station housing allowances for members of the uniformed services assigned to duty outside of the continental United States.
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1979
Removes certain restrictions for the transportation of trailers and mobile homes by members of the uniformed services.
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 to add a new "Title II: Port Safety Planning and Improvement", to authorize the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to make grants to municipalities and public agencies for the development and implementation of port safety plans to protect deep-draft ports from fires, explosions, or other damage. Prescribes the minimum requirements for each such plan. Limits the total funds obligated for such grants and the amount of obligated funds available in any one fiscal year. Provides that no grant may exceed two-thirds of the cost of development of each such plan and 50 percent of the cost of implementing each such plan. Stipulates that no more than ten percent or less than one percent of such funds be allocated for a single port, with certain exceptions. States that no municipality is eligible to receive more than three grants. Declares that no grants may be made for development of a plan after September 30, 1982, and no grant may be made for implementation of a plan after September 30, 1985. Directs the Secretary to study and report to the Congress or whether the cost of providing port safety services could be paid for through the collection of user fees. Requires each municipality or public agency to keep records on the amount and disposition of such grants. Permits the Secretary and Comptroller General of the United States to have access to such records for the purposes of audit and examination. Authorizes appropriations through 1985 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress on the administration of such program within six months after the end of each fiscal year.
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to take whatever steps are necessary, including research and development, to promulgate standards for an airborne collision avoidance system for all United States aircraft, both civil and military, to improve aviation safety. Requires the Secretary to promulgate such regulations within one year. Sets forth certain requirements with respect to such system which the Secretary shall include in such regulations.
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1979
National Infant Screening Act of 1979 - Amends title XI of the Public Health Service Act (Genetic Diseases, Hemophilia Programs, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to provide financial assistance to public and nonprofit entities to acquire the automated equipment, supplies, and personnel required to conduct multiple screening of blood specimens routinely collected from newborn infants for metabolic disorders.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1979
Establishes the Channel Islands Marine National Park in the State of California, and includes in such park San Miguel and Prince Islands, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, and Santa Barbara Islands and surrounding waters. Terminates authority for the Channel Islands National Monument. Sets forth provisions for the acquisition of land for such park. Directs the Secretary of Interior to direct and develop, in cooperation with the State of California, a marine resources study report, including an inventory of all species in the park and recommendations for the protection of marine resources. Directs the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of California for the management of those lands and waters within and adjacent to the national park which are owned by the State of California.
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1979
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a named individual a specified sum representing the amount fraudulently induced from such individual by another named individual who was under the Federal protection of the witness program.
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1979
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a named individual a specified sum representing the amount fraudulently induced from such individual by an individual under Federal protection.
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1979
Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of April 6 through April 12, 1980, as "National Medic Alert Week."
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1979
Declares that Zimbabwe Rhodesia has (1) demonstrated its willingness to negotiate in good faith at an all parties conference and (2) approved a constitution transferring power to a black majority government. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President (1) should determine that Zimbabwe Rhodesia is in substantial compliance with the International Security Assistance Act of 1978 and (2) should not enforce sanctions against Zimbabwe Rhodesia.
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1979
Repeals the $50 per diem compensation limitation for members of the Naval Research Advisory Committee.
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1979
Meat Import Act of 1979 - Limits the maximum aggregate quantity of specified meat articles which may be entered or withdrawn from warehouses, for consumption in the customs territory of the United States in any calendar year after 1979 to 1,204,600,000 pounds, adjustable according to a specified formula. Excludes from the domestic commercial production factor in such formula the carcass weight of live cattle specified in certain Tariff Schedules. Requires a further adjustment of such annual aggregate quantity by multiplying it by a ratio of: (1) the average annual per capita production of domestic cow beef during a calendar year (as estimated) and the four preceding calendar years; to (2) the average annual per capita production of domestic cow beef in the calendar year. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, for each calendar year after 1979, to estimate and publish the aggregate quantity of meat articles prescribed for such year as well as the quantity that would be entered into the United States but for the limitations. Directs the President to limit by proclamation the total quantity of meat articles entered into the United States, whenever such quantity equals or exceeds 110 percent of the Secretary's estimate but prohibits limitation below 1,200,000,000 pounds. Requires the termination of any limitation as of the first day of a calendar quarter, under most circumstances, if before such quarter the aggregate quantity is less than 110 percent of the Secretary's estimate. Permits the President to increase or decrease meat imports in certain circumstances. Allows the President to suspend any proclamation concerning meat import limitations if: (1) a period of national emergency is declared; or (2) supplies are inadequate because of a natural disaster to meet demand at reasonable prices. Prohibits such suspension or increase from extending beyond the termination of the national emergency. Requires the Secretary to allocate the entry quota of meat articles proclaimed by the President among supplying countries on the basis of their representative shares of the United States market for meat articles during the respective period, taking into account any special factors. Directs the Secretary to study the regional economic impact of imports of meat articles and report any recommendations to the appropriate committees of Congress by June 30, 1980.
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1979
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1980 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes the appropriation of funds for fiscal year 1980 to the Department of Energy for operating expenses incurred in carrying out national security programs, including scientific research and development, strategic and critical materials necessary for common defense, military applications of nuclear energy, and additional authorizations for specific projects. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of Congress unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to all the appropriate Congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if: (1) the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $750,000, and any building in such project does not exceed $300,000 in estimated costs; and (2) the total costs of all projects undertaken pursuant to this Act does not exceed the estimated cost by more than 25 percent. Sets forth procedures for approving of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns.
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1979
Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, upon receiving information that a foreign country or instrumentality is engaged in an unfair trade practice with respect to certain goods, to inquire into such practice to determine whether an investigation is warranted. Directs the Special Representative to investigate such practice if the inquiry shows the need for an investigation. Requires the Special Representative to make public any determinations within 150 days after publishing notice of the investigation. Requires the Special Representative to provide for appropriate public hearings. Directs the Special Representative to provide for the presentation of views or for a public hearing after the President takes expedited action in the national interest.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1979
Department of Defense Supplemental Appropriation Authorization Act, 1979 - Title I: Procurement - Authorizes additional appropriations in specified amounts for use by the Air Force, Navy, and Army in fiscal year 1979 for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, and other weapons. Authorizes the Department of Defense to implement until concluded the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Between NATO Ministers of Defense on the NATO E-3A Cooperative Programme. Authorizes the Department to make a commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for the United States share of estimated termination liability. Title II: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation - Authorizes additional appropriations for use during fiscal year 1979 by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Agencies, for research, development, test, and evaluation.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1979
Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the Department of Energy concerning the conservation, development, and use of naval petroleum and oil shale reserves.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1979
Individual Tax Return Equity Act of 1979 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide identical income tax rates for single persons, heads of households, and married couples filing jointly or separately. Establishes the zero bracket amount at $3,400 for all individual taxpayers.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the individual income tax credit for the elderly and to increase the adjusted gross income limitation on such credit.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1979
Entitles members of the uniformed services in pay grades E-4 and below who have dependents to family separation allowances.