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United States · United States Congress · 13 October 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the excise tax on private foundations' investment income.
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1977
Designates the South Portal Federal Office Building of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare at 200 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, D. C., as the "Hubert H. Humphrey Building."
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1977
Defines the term "public charge" for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Permits the admission into the United States of otherwise admissible aliens who are excludable as persons who are likely to become public charges if a third party enters into a contract with the Attorney General for the support of such alien for a period not to exceed five years.
United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1977
Requests the President to proclaim December 15, 1977, as the "National Day of Prayer for the Year 1977."
United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1977
Amends the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to establish special first sale prices for crude oil which is owned by a State or political subdivision thereof.
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977
Freedom of Choice in Education Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to define "unitary school system" for purposes of such Act. Calls for a jury decision as to whether a school system needs such definition. Provides for the termination of United States district and appeals court desegregation orders regarding systems meeting such definition Prohibits such courts from assuming jurisdiction or issuing orders regarding (1) student assignment; (2) administrative and teaching staff; (3) funds; and (4) accreditation of systems meeting such definition. Prohibits withholding Federal funds from such systems. Establishes a similar procedure with parallel restrictions on Federal courts in cases involving statewide postsecondary education systems.
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977
Regulatory Reduction and Congressional Control Act - Requires any rule promulgated by a Federal agency to be submitted to Congress accompanied by: (1) an economic impact analysis disclosing the costs and benefits expected to result from such rule; (2) a paperwork impact analysis disclosing the information-gathering requirements and the nature and number of records persons will be required to keep under such rule; and (3) a judicial impact analysis disclosing the probable consequences of such rule on the operation, work load, and efficiency of the Federal courts. Permits such rules having specified penalties or economic impacts to become effective only if approved by both Houses of Congress. Permits other rules to become effective if not disapproved by either House within 60 days of promulgation. Limits the life of any such rule to five years, after which time it must be rejustified or repromulgated.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1977
Makes a technical amendment to the provision of the Internal Revenue Code which exempts businesses operating nurseries from the requirement of computing income on an accrual method with the capitalization of preproductive period expenses applied to corporations engaged in farming.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1977
Provides for the distribution, investment, and use of funds appropriated in satisfaction of the judgment awarded to the Seminole Indians in dockets 73 and 151 before the Indian Claims Commission.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1977
Labor-Management Reform Amendments - Amends the Congressional findings and policies declared in the National Labor Relations Act. Stipulates that only bargaining representatives who are chosen by secret ballot may be deemed exclusive representatives with whom employers have a duty to bargain collectively. Deems it an unfair labor practice for a labor organization to threaten or impose any fine or other economic sanction against any person in the exercise of rights under the National Relations Act. Permits a labor organization, employer, or ten percent of the members of the appropriate bargaining unit to request a referendum regarding a potential or existing strike. Deems it an unfair labor practice for a labor organization to call or maintain a strike if a majority of employees voting in such a referendum vote not to strike or if such a referendum is requested before a strike begins and the results have not yet been certified. Provides that if an employer, labor organization, or group of employees submit a dispute to binding arbitration under an existing collective bargaining agreement, or have agreed to submission, arbitration shall be the exclusive forum and no unfair labor practice proceeding involving the same subject matter may be instituted before the National Labor Relatives Board unless determinations of such arbitration are inconsistent with rights granted under the National Labor Relations Act. Permits any member of a religion , body, or sect which has traditionally objected to membership in and financial support of labor organizations to refrain from joining or supporting a union. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to prohibit use of any procedure by which union dues and other assessments are deducted from employees paychecks in soliciting and collecting contributions for a segregated campaign fund. Makes use of funds by a labor organization for any purpose not directly related to its role as employee representative an unfair labor practice. Prohibits any person from instigating, participating in, or supporting violence, mass picketing, or other coercive conduct at the premises of any person engaged in commerce. Authorizes injunctive relief to enforce express or implied no-strike, no-picket, or no-lockout agreements. Deems it an unfair labor practice for any labor organization, notwithstanding any collective bargaining agreement, to strike or picket for the purpose of requiring an employer to boycott any other person in commerce. Permits a party alleging an unfair labor practice to petition a court (1) for injunctive relief upon issuance of a complaint by the National Labor Relations Board and (2) for enforcement of a National Labor relations Board order. Title II: Enforcement - Transfers from the Secretary of Labor to the Attorney General authority to enforce certain requirements for union elections.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1977
Amends the Customs Administrative Act of 1938 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from extending the privilege of admission free of duty without entry of baggage and effects to any officer or employee of the United States under terms other than those under which such privilege is extended to all United States citizens returning from travels abroad.
United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1977
Developing Institutions Endowments Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants to developing institutions of higher learning to establish endowments for such institutions.
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1977
Constitutional Amendment - Requires Federal judges to retire from regular active service within 30 days of attaining age 70.
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1977
Constitutional Amendment - Provides for periodic reconfirmation of United States district court judges by popular vote of the inhabitants of their respective judicial districts.
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1977
Disapproves the Federal motor vehicle safety standard transmitted to Congress on June 30, 1977.
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1977
Expresses Congressional disapproval of the action taken by the President under the Trade Act of 1974, transmitted to Congress on May 4, 1977.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1977
Entitles a certain individual, upon her death, to be interred in Arlington National Cemetery at a site adjacent to the grave of her deceased former husband.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1977
Requires physical examination of employees of the Government of the United States seeking compensation for work injuries.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1977
National Crude Oil Supply and Transportation Act - Expresses the intent of Congress that the continuation of a transportation system to deliver Alaskan crude oil to Northern Tier or inland States be accomplished through expedited administrative procedures. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a time schedule for the completion of required environmental impact statements in order to select a crude oil transportation system by February 1, 1978. Establishes criteria to be considered by the Secretary in selecting a transportation route. Directs the Secretary and other appropriate Federal officials to take all actions necessary to provide rights of way, permits, leases, and other authorizations necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system approved under this Act. Declares that the actions of Federal officers and agencies under this Act shall not be subject to judicial review by the courts. Allows for claims that: (1) actions under this Act will deny Constitutional rights; and (2) actions taken are beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, provided that such claims are filed within 60 days following the date of the challenged action. Vests exclusive jurisdiction to hear such claims in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, acting as a special court. Stipulates that any judicial proceedings should be completed at the earliest possible date. Declares that nothing in this Act shall authorize or imply an exemption from provisions of the antitrust laws.
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1977
Makes a technical amendment to the provision of the Internal Revenue Code which exempts businesses operating nurseries from the requirement of computing income on an accrual method with the capitalization of preproductive period expenses applied to corporations engaged in farming.
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1977
Employee Bill of Rights Act - Amends the Congressional findings and policies declared in the National Labor Relations Act. Stipulates that only bargaining representatives who are chosen by secret ballot may be deemed exclusive representatives with whom employers have a duty to bargain collectively. Deems it an unfair labor practice for a labor organization to threaten or impose any fine or other economic sanction against any person in the exercise of rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Permits a labor organization, employer, or ten percent of the members of the appropriate bargaining unit to request a referendum regarding a potential or existing strike. Deems it an unfair labor practice for a labor organization to call or maintain a strike if a majority of employees voting in such a referendum vote not strike or if such a referendum is requested before a strike begins and the results have not yet been certified. Provides that if an employer, labor organization, or group of employees submit a dispute to binding arbitration under an existing collective bargaining agreement, or have agreed to submit, arbitration shall be the exclusive forum and no unfair labor practice proceeding involving the same subject matter may be instituted before the National Labor Relations Board unless determinations of such arbitration are inconsistent with rights granted under the National Labor Relations Act. Permits any member of a religion , body, or sect which has traditionally objected to membership in and financial support of labor organizations to refrain from joining or supporting a union. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to prohibit use of any procedure by which union dues and other assessments are deducted from employees paychecks in soliciting and collecting contributions for a segregated campaign fund.
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1977
Establishes the George W. Norris Home National Historic Site in the State of Nebraska.
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1977
Prohibits the sale of any defense article classified as Prepositioned Material Configured to Unit Sets or as decrement stock (as defined in this Act). Prohibits, after September 30,1980, the sale of any defense article presently classified as War Reserve Stock, except that the President may sell 15 percent of the stock of such an article under specified conditions. Directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a plan to specified committees of Congress for increasing the quantity of Prepositioned Material Configured to Unit Sets and War Reserve Stocks in Europe.
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1977
Authorizes the Secretaries of the military departments to retain on active duty or return to active duty members or former members of the armed forces suffering from a service-connected disability under specified conditions.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1977
Designates the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma as the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center.
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1977
Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act - Prohibits the sexual exploitation of children by making it unlawful for any person to knowingly use or cause any minor to engage in or assist in any sexual act for the purpose of promoting any film, photograph or other visual medium. Makes it unlawful for any parent, guardian or person having control over a minor to knowingly permit such minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct. Imposes a fine of $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to ten years for a violation of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1977
Authorizes appropriations of $2,250,000 for the Indian Claims Commission for fiscal year 1978. Directs the Court of Claims to determine the proper amount of attorney fees for attorneys representing Indian tribes in cases transferred from the Commission to the Court of Claims. Authorizes that Court to exercise the powers of the Commission relating to information from government departments and official records as evidence. Provides Supreme Court review by certiorari or certification for cases transferred to the Court of Claims from the Commission. Authorizes the Court of Claims to appoint up to three additional commissioners for the expeditious determination of cases transferred to it from the Commission.
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1977
Amends the Indian Financing Act to authorize the appropriation of $14,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 and 1979 for the Indian business development program.
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1977
Declares a state of war against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1977
Amends the Small Business Act to establish the position of Associate Administrator for Women's Business Enterprise within the Small Business Administration. Lists among the duties of such Administrator: (1) increasing participation of women in Small Business Administration programs; and (2) reporting to the Administrator on proposals for implementing policy objectives.
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to restrict Federal Unemployment Tax benefits to individuals who indicate that they are willing to accept any "suitable work" (meaning work which is in keeping with the individuals background and experience, or, if the individual has exhausted 50 percent of his eligible benefits, any work which he is capable of performing). Provides that full-time students receiving Federal educational assistance may not receive unemployment compensation.
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1977
Establishes a formula for a gradual reduction of the United States contribution to the United Nations.
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1977
Prohibits commerce in contraband cigarettes. Defines "contraband cigarettes" as a quantity of more than 20,000 cigarettes, bearing no evidence of payment of applicable State cigarette taxes, which are in the possession of any person other than (1) a person licensed by the State where the cigarettes are found or by the Internal Revenue Service, (2) a common or contract carrier, or (3) a government agent in the performance of duties. Subjects dealers in cigarettes to such reporting requirements as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe.
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain incorporated fraternal organizations and lodges from the special tax rules applicable to private foundations.
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand the coverage of the supplementary medical insurance program to include the services of physician extenders, nurse practitioners, and the clinical staff of community mental health centers to the extent recognized under State law. Authorizes full reimbursement to States when services are rendered in health manpower shortage areas and 15 percent reimbursement when services are rendered outside of a shortage area. Limits reimbursement to the cost of the services of two physician extenders or two nurse practitioners per supervising physician.
United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1977
1981 White House Conference on Aging Act - Declares it the policy of the Congress that the Federal Government should work with the States and citizens to develop recommendations and plans to meet the needs of older persons. Requires that programs developed under this resolution place emphasize upon the right of older persons to free choice and self-help in planning their futures. Authorizes the President of the United States to call a White House Conference on Aging in 1981 to develop recommendations for research and action in the field of aging. Requires the Conference to include representatives of Federal, State, and local governments, professional and lay people working in the field of aging including older persons themselves. Directs that a final report of the White House Conference, containing a comprehensive statement of a coherent national policy on aging and the recommendations of such Conference, be submitted to the President and Congress within a specified time. Sets forth the responsibilities and duties of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in administering this resolution. Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory committee to the Conference and such other technical committees as may be necessary to carry out such Conference.
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1977
Judicial Tenure Act - Establishes A Council on Judicial Tenure. Sets forth procedures whereby complaints concerning Federal judges may be made to either the Council of Judicial Tenure except in the cases involving certain appellate judge's, or to the Judicial Council of the appropriate circuit. Directs that all nonfrivolous complaints within the scope of the Council on Judicial Tenure be investigated. Requires the Council to make further investigation into each written complaint to determine whether grounds specified in this Act for removal of a Justice or judge from office or for censure or involuntary retirement of a Justice or judge exist. Directs the Judicial Conference of the United States or, with the concurrence of a majority of its members, a panel of nine member judges to sit as a Court on Judicial Discipline to hear causes brought before it by the Council on Judicial Tenure. Authorizes the Conference or committee in all causes brought before it, by majority vote (1) to order the censure of any Justice or judge whose conduct is found to be inconsistent with the good behavior required by the Constitution; (2) to order the removal of any such Justice or judge from office; (3) to order the involuntary retirement of any Justice or judge in accordance with this Act; and (4) to dismiss or remand to the Council any such case. Directs the Supreme Court to review orders of the judicial conference upon the petition of any aggrieved judge. Establishes a temporary court of Disciplinary Review to review petitions of any aggrieved Supreme Court Justice.
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand the coverage of the supplementary medical insurance program to include physician extender services to the extent recognized under State law.
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1977
Requires that a separate sentencing hearing be held when a defendant is found guilty of, or pleads guilty to, an offense for which one of the possible sentences is death. Sets forth procedures for such hearings. Directs imposition of the death sentence where the jury or, upon approval by the court and the Government of a defense motion, the court alone finds that aggravating circumstances exist and outweigh any mitigating factors. Includes among mitigating factors (1) significant impairment of capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the conduct constituting the offense or to conform to the requirements of law; (2) youthfulness; and (3) substantial duress. Includes among aggravating factors (1) commission of the offense during the commission or attempted commission of one of enumerated crimes; (2) previous conviction of a Federal offense or of one of certain State offenses for which a sentence of life imprisonment or of death is authorized; (3) previous conviction of two or more violent felonies; (4) commission of the offense in any usually cruel manner or for consideration, and (5) commission of the offense against one of specified Federal or foreign officials. Prohibits the carrying out of a death sentence on a pregnant woman. Authorizes the imposition of a death sentence upon a person for gathering or delivering defense information to aid a foreign government only when specified weapon or defense systems are involved. Sets forth procedures and standards for court of appeal review of death sentences. Excludes from the procedures set forth in this Act prosecutions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
Declares that certain lands of the United States situated in the State of Oklahoma are held in trust by the United States for the Cheyenne- Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
National Food Stamp Reform Act - Extends the Food Stamp Act of 1964 through fiscal year 1982. Excludes from the definition of "food" which may be purchased with food stamps alcoholic beverages, tobacco, ice cubes, artificial food colorings, powered and liquid cocktail mixes, carbonated beverages, cooking wines, and chewing gum; and any other food, class of food, food product or condiment which the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the President of the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council (Food and Nutrition Board), determines to have an negligible or low nutritional value or to be an insignificant enhancement of palatability. Includes residents of federally subsidized housing for the elderly in the definition of "household." Redefines "elderly person" as someone 65 years or older (currently, 60 years of age). Defines "nutritionally adequate diet" as a diet sufficient to feed a family of four persons, consisting of a man and a woman between 20 and 54 years of age, one child between ages nine and eleven and one child between six and eight, and which meets additional specified conditions. Directs the Secretary to establish uniform national standards of eligibility for participation by households in the food stamp program. Requires the income standards of eligibility in every State to be the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, adjusted annually; but limits the standards for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam to those of the 50 States. Sets a 90-day accounting period for certification or recertification of food stamp applicants. Limits the maximum allowable financial resources (liquid and nonliquid assets) of a household to $1,500, except that, for households or two or more persons with one or more members 65 years or older, such resources are limited to $2,250. Specifies holdings excluded from the determination of such resources. Requires household income for purposes of the food stamp program to be the gross income of the household less: (1) a deduction of $25 a month for any household in which there is at least one elderly person; and (2) an additional deduction equal to 15 percent of all earned income to compensate for taxes, mandatory deductions, and work expenses. Includes in gross income: (1) all monetary payments to or on behalf of any household member except payments made for medical costs; (2) all income tax refunds and Federal income tax credits; (3) the value of all in-kind items; and (4) the value of all benefits received under any publicly or privately funded assistance program. Excludes from gross income: (1) payments for medical costs made on behalf of the household; (2) compensation for services performed by a student residing with the household who is not yet 18; (3) Uniform Relocation Assistance payments; (4) infrequent or irregular quarterly income; (5) all loans except deferred repayment education loans; and (6) the cost of producing self-employed income. Authorizes the Secretary to establish temporary emergency eligibility standards for households which are victims of a disaster. States that no household shall be eligible for participation in the Food Stamp program which includes an able-bodied adult between the ages of 18 and 65 who: (1) incurs a reduction of income as a result of voluntarily reducing his or her number of hours of employment without good cause; (2) fails to register for employment at a State or Federal employment office; (3) has refused to accept employment or public work within 30 miles of the person's principal residence; (4) fails to actively seek employment; or (5) is enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education as a substitute for full-time employment. Excludes from this class of ineligible individuals mothers with dependent children, primary or secondary school students, post-secondary level students or trainees' employed part-time, enrollees in a drug addiction or alcoholic treatment program, and persons working at least 30 hours per week. States that refusal to work at a plant site because of a strike or other labor dispute shall be deemed to be a refusal to accept employment. Declares that no person shall be eligible who is not a citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. States that no minor shall be considered a household member if such minor resides in a household in which no other member has a legal duty to support him unless: (1) the individual who had such a duty is financially unable to perform it; or (2) no individual with such duty exists. Requires each household receiving food stamps to report its income at least once each month. Declares that no household that knowingly transfers liquid or nonliquid assets for the purpose of qualifying or attempting to qualify for the food stamp program shall be eligible to participate in the program for a minimum of 90 days. States that no person who receives supplementary security income benefits under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act. State supplementary payments under such title, or payments under specified provisions of title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of such Act, shall be considered a member of a household for any month, if for such month, such individual resides in a State in which the Supplemental Security Income benefit has been increased specifically to include the bonus value of food coupon allotments. Requires food coupons to be designed with spaces for the user to sign upon receipt and redemption. Requires coupon users to present suitable identification; including signature and photograph, when redeeming coupons at approved food stores. States that the value of the food coupon allotment to which eligible households will be entitled shall be an amount sufficient to allow a household to purchase a nutritionally adequate diet. Requires the semi-annual adjustment of the value of an allotment based on changes in the cost of food. Establishes as the charge a household shall pay for its coupon allotment the lesser of: (1) the percentage of its income which would be expended for food by an average household of its size and income range in the same region of the country; or (2) 30 percent. Provides, under the requirements for State plans for the administration of the food stamp program, for closer State supervision of eligibility by households. Requires the State agencies administering the program to conduct nutrition education programs for recipients. Directs each State agency to establish an earnings clearance system for the purpose of checking the actual income and assets of a household against those reported by the household. Provides that if a State agency does not comply with the provisions of the Food Stamp Act, the Secretary may refer the matter to the Attorney General with a request for an injunction, or he may direct that there be no further issuance of coupons in the political subdivisions where such failure has occurred until such time as satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Establishes a national system for providing information to State agencies in order to assist them in preventing households from receiving food stamps in more than one State or in more than one political subdivision within a State. Sets a civil penalty not in excess of $10,000 for each violation of the Food Stamp Act of 1964 or regulations issued pursuant to it by specified persons, including State agencies. Directs the Secretary to pay to each State agency out of funds appropriated by Congress an amount equal to 75 percent of all direct costs of State food stamp program investigations, prosecutions, and State activities related to recovering losses sustained in the food stamp program. Specifies information to included in the Secretary's annual report in addition to information already given.
United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1977
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs should implement all of the recommendations of the American Indian Policy Review Commission's Bureau of Indian Affairs Management Study.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1977
Amends the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 to assure that no State which received grants thereunder in fiscal year 1976 shall receive an amount which is less than the amount it received in such fiscal year.
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1977
Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that any employer who successfully contests a citation or penalty under such Act shall be awarded a reasonable attorney's fee and other reasonable litigation costs.
United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1977
Amends the State Taxation of Depositories Act to extend the prohibition of State income taxation of Federal banking depositories to December 31, 1978.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977
Provides for the quadrennial election of officers and a tribal council of the Osage Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. Outlines the procedure for the election, filling of vacancies, and removal of these officials.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977
Exempts the Osage Indians of Oklahoma and their estates from the payment of estate, inheritance and income taxes on any Osage headright or mineral interest and the income derived from that interest.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977
Amends certain provisions of law relating to the Osage Indian Tribe of Oklahoma to permit any adult member of that tribe to dispose of his estate by will executed in accordance with Oklahoma law. States that the Secretary of the Interior must conduct a hearing on the validity of such a will after the death of the testator. Provides for the procedure to be followed in the hearing process. Specifies that only Federal courts shall have jurisdiction to hear a contest of a probate of a will approved by the Secretary after a hearing. States that a competent, adult member of the Osage Tribe may establish a revocable intervivos trust provided that such a trust provides for certain expenses and for a family allowance. Provides that property placed in trust shall be subject to existing restrictions against alienation applying to lands and property of Osage Tribe members. Places the property of deceased and incompetent Osage Indians under the jurisdiction of the District Court of Oklahoma. Empowers the Secretary, and the Superintendent of the Osage Agency, to investigate the conduct of executors, administrators or guardians of the estate of any Osage Indian. Requires those officials to commence civil or criminal prosecution in any appropriate case. Prohibits persons not of Osage blood from receiving more than a life estate in an Osage mineral estate owned by an Osage Indian. Allows a person not of Indian blood to sell a right to share in the Osage mineral estate with the approval of the Secretary. States that only heirs of Indian blood, adopted children, and parents (regardless of blood) may inherit from Osage Indians any right, title, or interest to (1) restricted land, (2) money, or (3) a mineral interest.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977
Repeals the Act requiring the Secretary of the Interior to issue a certificate of competency to members of the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma of less than one-half Indian blood. Requires the Secretary to revoke, upon application, certificates of competency issued to members of the Osage Tribe under certain provisions of law. Removes certain distinctions between full-blooded Osage Indians and half-blooded members of that tribe.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1977
Amends the Act placing certain property of the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma in the trusteeship of the United States and granting a tax exemption to Osage homestead allotments to continue such trusteeship and homesteads indefinitely.