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Rep. Zion, Roger H. [R-IN-8]

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Bill· HRH.R. 17665 (93rd)referred

Local Education Accountability Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1974

Local Education Accountability Act - Provides that no Federal funds shall be paid over or used to make possible the release of other funds which may make grants to be paid over to any local education agency or any school which fails to: (1) guarantee to every parent of students access, for the purpose of scrutiny, to any book available to said students; and (2) provide a method for removing any member of such local education agency upon petition of not more than twenty percent of such parents and the majority of all eligible voters in a special referendum of removal.

Bill· HRH.R. 16505 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for State certification.

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1974

Empowers the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to discharge specified responsibilities for actions, determinations, or approvals with repect to projects for treatment works under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act by accepting a certification by the State water pollution control agency of its performance of such responsibilities.

Bill· HRH.R. 16093 (93rd)referred

Federal-Aid Highway Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1974

Federal Aid Highway Act - Authorizes appropriations for the construction of specified highways in the United States. Sets forth regulations governing the erection and maintenance along the Interstate and primary highway systems of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices which are more than six hundred and sixty feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way, located outside of cities and villages, visible from the main traveled way of the system, and erected with the purpose of their message being read from such main traveled way. States that such signs shall be limited to: (1) directional and official signs and notices, which signs and notices may include, but not be limited to, signs and notices pertaining to information in the specific interest of the traveling public, such as, but not limited to, signs and notices pertaining to rest stops, camping grounds, food services, gas and automotive services, and lodging, and shall include signs and notices pertaining to natural wonders, scenic and historical attractions, which are required or authorized by law, which shall conform to national standards hereby authorized to be promulgated by the Secretary hereunder, which standards shall contain provisions concerning lighting, size, number, and spacing of signs, and such other requirements as may be appropriate to implement this section; (2) signs, displays, and devices advertising the sale or lease of property upon which they are located; and (3) signs, displays, and devices advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located. Specifies that the Secretary of Transportation, during the implementation of State laws enacted to comply with the Federal-Aid Highway Act, shall encourage and assist the States to develop sign controls and programs which will assure that necessary directional information about facilities providing goods and services in the interest of the traveling public will continue to be available to motorists. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to States for projects for the construction, reconstruction, and improvement of any off-system road (including, but not limited to, the replacement of bridges, the elimination of high hazard locations, and roadside obstacles.) Sets forth the formula to be followed by the Secretary in alloting the sums authorized to be appropriated among the various States. Directs the Secretary to carry out various specified demonstration projects. Authorizes the Secretary to construct or reconstruct access highways to public recreation areas on lakes in order to accommodate present and projected traffic density.

Bill· HRH.R. 15657 (93rd)referred

National Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974

National Protection Act - States that it is the policy of the United States to encourage trade with all market economies and friendly nations (except nonmarket countries). Provides that the encouragement of exports is a secondary consideration and that the primary concerns of the United States are national security and possible harm to the American economy from unfair competition arising out of United States exports used in combination with slave and semislave labor within nonmarket economy countries. States that it is the policy of the United States to deal with world shortages of particular commodities, whenever feasible, through international cooperation with the major suppliers and consumers of such commodities, rather than by taking unilateral action. Provides for bipartisan consultation of specified congressional committees for determination of items the exportation of which is to be controlled, and the extent of such control.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 530 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution for negotiations on the Turkish opium ban.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should (1) immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to prevent the resumption of opium production; and (2) if such negotiations prove unfruitful, exercise the authority provided by the Congress under the Foreign Assistance Act, to terminate all assistance to the Government of Turkey.

Bill· HRH.R. 15090 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend part B of title XI of the Social Security Act to provide a more effective administration of professional standards review of health care services, to expand the Professional Standards Review Organization activity to include review of services performed by or in federally operated health care institutions, and to protect the confidentiality of medical records.

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974

Provides, under the Social Security Act, for the establishment and revision of Professional Standards Review Organization areas, such establishment and revision to take into account the recommendations of the doctors of medicine or osteopathy. States that the final determination in the establishment or revision of any Professional Standards Review Organization area shall be subject to review in a civil action commenced by any interested person. Directs the National Professional Standards Review Council to conduct a study for the purpose of evaluating whether, and under what conditions, organizations other than professional associations shall be allowed to perform review functions. Requires each Professional Standards Review Organization to assume responsibility for professional standards review of health care services furnished by or in institutions operated by the Public Health Service and the Veterans Administration in the area which it serves. Requires, in conjunction with such reviews, that procedures be developed whereby deficiencies shall be brought to the attention of administrators of the hospitals and other Federal institutions concerned. Calls for the consolidation of data and reports compiled under these provisions. Directs that criteria of health care shall be identified or developed by each Professional Standards Review Organization, giving due consideration to such criteria of care identified or developed by national medical specialty organizations. States that such criteria of care shall be used by the Professional Standards Review Organization as guides of care. Requires the National Professional Standards Review Council to provide for the distribution to each Professional Standards Review Organization, and to each other agency performing review functions, of appropriate materials indicating various guides being utilized in other geographical areas. Provides for the protection of the confidentiality of medical records compiled under this Act. Empowers the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to enter into a contract with any State medical society or private nonprofit organization (including medical foundations) designated by a State medical society for the provision of necessary technical and other assistance in the creation and operation of local professional standards review organizations.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 511 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution for negotiations on the Turkish opium ban.

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should (1) immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to prevent the resumption of opium production; and (2) if such negotiations prove unfruitful, exercise the authority provided by the Congress under the Foreign Assistance Act, to terminate all assistance to the Government of Turkey.

Bill· HRH.R. 15092 (93rd)referred

Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974

Cost-of-living Adjustment Act- Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, for automatic cost-of-living adjustments, based on the Consumer Price Index, in: (1) the income tax rates; (2) the amount of standard deductions; (3) the amount of personal exemptions; (4) the amount of depreciation deductions; and (5) the adjusted basis for property. Makes cost-of- living adjustments in specified United States savings bonds and certificates and on other obligations of the United States.

Law· HRH.R. 14883 (93rd)open

An Act to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to extend the authorizations for a 2-year period, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1974

Extends the appropriations provisions of the Public Works and Economic Development Act through fiscal year 1976. Deletes the provisions of such Act regarding additional grants to areas of substantial unemployment during the preceding year from title I (Grants for Public Works and Development Facilities) of such Act. Limits the amount of loans for public works and development facilities and for business and business loan guarantees to $60,000,000 for fiscal years 1975 and 1976. Authorizes financial aid within a redevelopment area for the purcahse or development of land and facilities for industrial or commercial usage, and for any industrial or commercial activity. Authorizes grants to State, or sub-State economic adjustment planning organizations for administrative and planning activities. Authorizes appropriations of $60,000,000 for fiscal years 1975 and 1976 for technical assistance, research and information activities under this Act. Requires economic development districts under such Act to provide copies of their overall economic development programs to the appropriate regional commissions. Extends through fiscal year 1976 appropriations authorization for economic development centers and increases grants for redevelopment area projects. Extends appropriations authorization through fiscal year 1976 for supplements to Federal grant-in-aid programs. Requires coordination between the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and such regional commissions in making grants and loans and providing technical assistance under this Act. Extends through fiscal year 1976 the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to any eligible recipient which has experienced, or may reasonably be foreseen to be about to experience, a special need to meet an expected rise in unemployment, or other economic adjustment problems (including those caused by any action or decision of the Federal Government) and which submits a plan meeting the requirements of this Act. Allows such grants to be used for: (1) public facilities, public services, business development, planning, research, and technical assistance; (2) redistribution by the eligible recipient in loans and loan guarantees to private profitmaking entities; and (3) redistribution by the eligible recipient in payments to individuals for unemployment assistance as described in this Act and for training or relocation assistance. Authorizes appropriation for such grants of an amount per fiscal year not to exceed 20 percent of the amount appropriated for the purposes of titles I through V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act for such fiscal year.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1128 (93rd)referred

A resolution to condemn terrorist killings to schoolchildren in Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) it most strongly condemns all acts of terrorism in the Middle East; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should and are hereby urged and requested to (a) call upon all governments to condemn this inhuman act of violence against innocent victims; and (b) strongly urge the governments who harbor these groups and individuals to take appropriate action to rid their countries of those who subvert the peace through terrorism and senseless violence; and (3) the President should request the American Ambassador to the United Nations to take appropriate action before that body in order to have introduced a Security Council resolution condemning this brutal act of violence.

Bill· HRH.R. 14541 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 203 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for State certification.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1974

Provides for certification by the State water pollution control agency of treatment projects within such State where the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines that such projects will be carried out in accordance with State laws and standards at least equivalent to those established by Federal law.

Bill· HRH.R. 14102 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Security Act of 1950 to control and penalize terrorists.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1974

Defines the crime of terrorism as including specified acts done in order to compel an act or omission by any person, or any governmental entity. States that any person who has been convicted in the United States or elsewhere of any crime of terrorism, or any person against whom there is produced convincing evidence that he has engaged in terroristic activities, shall not be issued a visa to the United States, and shall not be admitted to the United States, or granted citizenship in the United States. States that it shall be unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to send or receive funds, arms, explosives, or any other thing of value outside of the United States to or from any person or group of persons for the purpose of committing any crime of terrorism. Provides that the United States shall have a civil right of action to impose a constructive trust in favor of the United States on proceeds of a violation of any Federal criminal statute. States the circumstances for which such a trust may be imposed, the property to be subject to seizure and forfeiture, and the method or methods by which such property shall be disposed of. Establishes a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both, as the penalties for violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 13232 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the amount of outside earnings which (subject to further increases under the automatic adjustment provisions) is permitted each year without any reductions from benefits thereunder, and to revise the method for determining such amount.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1974

Increases, under title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance), the amount of outside earnings which (subject to further increases under the automatic adjustment provisions) is permitted each year without any deductions from benefits. Revises the method for determining such amount.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 891 (93rd)referred

Resolution disapproving the recommendations of the President with respect to the rates of pay of Federal officials transmitted to the Congress in the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1974

States that the House of Representatives disapproves the recommendations of the President with respect to the rates of pay of Federal officials transmitted to the Congress in the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 818 (93rd)referred

Resolution in support of continued undiluted U.S. sovereignty and jurisdiction over the U.S.-owned Canal Zone on the Isthmus of Panama.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1974

Declares it to be the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal and zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; (2) that there be no relinquishment or surrender of any presently vested United States sovereign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible, except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and (3) that there be no recession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States-owned property, tangible or intangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

Bill· HRH.R. 12674 (93rd)referred

A bill to temporarily suspend required emissions controls on automobiles registered in certain parts of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1974

Suspends emissions controls on motor vehicles and engines in the continental United States except vehicles registered to residents of designated air quality regions until June 30, 1977, or sixty days after the President determines there is no significant shortage of petroleum fuels, whichever is later. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate, subject to the limitations of the Act, geographic areas of the United States in which there is significant auto emissions related air pollution. Provides that each State shall, not later than sixty days following enactment of this Act, submit to the Administrator a plan for implementing the Act. Provides that if a State fails to submit a plan under the Act or if the Administrator determines (after notice and opportunity for hearing) that such State is not adequately enforcing such a plan, then such State shall lose its entitlement to, and may not thereafter receive, any Federal grant or loan assistance under this Act or under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Declares that willful and deliberate violation of any provision of this Act shall be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 421 (93rd)referred

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the imprisonment in the Soviet Union of a Lithuanian seaman who unsuccessfully sought asylum aboard a U.S. Coast Guard ship.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1974

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States direct the Secretary of the State to bring to the immediate attention of the Soviet Government the concern of U.S. citizens over the imprisonment of a Lithuanian seaman who unsuccessfully sought asylum aboard a United States Coast Guard ship and to urge his release from prison and return to his family.

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