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United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1975
Revises the provisions of title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act by increasing the increment in old-age benefits payable to individuals who delay their retirement beyond age 65.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1975
Beef Research and Consumer Information Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to enable cattle producers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program to improve markets for cattle, beef and beef products, and to provide an adequate supply of high quality beef to the consumers of the Nation at reasonable prices. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to issue beef research and promotion orders. Provides that such orders shall be issued only after due notice and opportunity for hearing shall have been given to producers and producer organizations, and after the Secretary shall have determined that the issuance of such an order will effectuate the declared policy of this Act. Declares that such order shall not take effect until approved by a majority of two-thirds of the cattle producers voting in a referendum. Establishes a Beef Board to administer the Order in accordance with its terms and provisions, to make rules and regulations to effectuate the terms and provisions of the Order, to receive, investigate and report complaints of violations of the Order, and to recommend to the Secretary amendments to the Order. Lists the procedures for appointing members of such board. Requires that any plans for advertising, sales promotion, consumer education, producer education, research, and the annual budget be developed by the Beef Board and submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval. Empowers the Beef Board to enter into contracts or agreements for the development and carrying out of the activities authorized under the Order. Declares that producers of cattle shall be assessed at a specific rate to be determined by stated procedures. Provides that each time cattle are sold, the cattle producer shall pay to the purchaser the amount assessed, based upon the sale price of the cattle. Provides that any cattle producer against whose cattle or beef any assessment is made and collected shall have the right to demand and receive from the Beef Board a refund of such assessment. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to pre-empt or interfere with the workings of any beef board, beef council, or other beef promotion entity organized and operating within and by authority of any of the several states. Provides for the return to any such beef board or council of an amount to be determined by a stated formula. Stipulates that to qualify for the funds, such a state beef board, beef council or other beef promotional entity shall demonstrate ability to provide research, promotion and education within the state consistent with this Act and Order. States that each purchaser, handler or agent may be required to report to the Beef Board periodically concerning number of cattle handled, amount assessed, sale price of cattle on which assessment was collected, and other information necessary for the enforcement of this Act. Declares that this Act and any order issued pursuant to it may be enforced in the District Courts of the U.S., with the U.S. Attorney General having authority to bring any Civil suits authorized under the Act. Provides for a fine of not more than $1,000 for violations of this Act and any orders issued pursuant to it. Stipulates that no funds collected by the Beef Board shall in any manner be used for the purpose of influencing governmental policy or action. Authorizes to be appropriated such funds as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Stipulates that funds so appropriated shall not be available for payment of the expenses or expenditures of the Beef Board in administering any provisions of any order issued pursuant to the terms of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1975
Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress and the purposes of the Act. Defines the terms used in the Act. Declares that, with specified exceptions, no person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States shall engage directly or indirectly in the development of hard mineral resources of the deep seabed. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to accept applications from and to issue licenses to eligible applicants upon tender of a fee of $50,000 for the development of hard mineral resources of the seabed. Sets forth the provisions for the issuing of such licenses. Declares that in no event shall any license under this Act authorize the commercial recovery of such resources prior to January 1, 1976, and that except to the extent that such licenses are authorized pursuant to the provisions of an international agreement establishing a regime for the development of mineral resources of the international seabed area beyond the limits of coastal State territorial or resource jurisdiction, no licenses shall be issued under this Act subsequent to the ratification by the United States of any such international agreement. Provides that every license issued under this Act shall remain in force for 15 years. Makes provisions for licensing procedures under this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish objective environmental standards to which operations under a licenses issued pursuant to this Act shall adhere. Sets forth a table of minimum expenditures per licensed block until commercial recovery from such block is initiated. Authorizes the Secretary to begin commercial recovery and for the withdrawal of specified areas from licensing. Makes the provisions for investment guaranty and insurance through the Secretary of Commerce. Provides a civil penalty of $10,000 per day during which violations of this Act occur and a criminal penalty of $25,000 per day for willful and knowing violations of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated for the current fiscal year and the two succeding fiscal year such sums as may be necessary for the administration of this Act. Declares that if any provision of this Act is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the Act not be affected thereby.
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1975
Occupational Safety and Health Amendments - Provides that due consideration be given to the gravity of a violation, the good faith of the employer, and the history of previous violations prior to the assessment of a penalty under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Stipulates that, in order to carry out his responsibilities the Secretary of Labor shall, upon request, visit the workplaces of employers having 100 or fewer employees for the purpose of affording consultation and advice to such employers. Directs the Secretary to make recommendations regarding the elimination of any hazards disclosed within the scope of the onsite consultation. Declares that this Act shall take effect 60 days after the date of enactment.
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1975
Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide for displaying for public viewing at the Arlington National Cemetery the names of deceased veterans upon the request of the spouse or next of kin of such veterans. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1975
Authorizes, under the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, each Senator to have one or more mobile offices in the State he represents. Specifies the formula for determining the maximum rental amount to be paid for such offices.
United States · United States Congress · 12 February 1975
Constitutional Amendment - States that no provision of the Constitution shall abridge the freedom of persons to pray. Allows persons to engage in voluntary, nondenominational prayer in all public buildings and public schools.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1975
Authorizes the President to proclaim September 8 of each year as "National Cancer Day".
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1975
Expresses the sense of Congress that there shall be a national policy recognizing the right of all citizens to the full development of their economic, social and personal potential regardless of their physical disabilities. Directs that there be a mobilization of private and public resources to remove barriers from the man-made environment. Expresses as a goal the integration of handicapped people into their communities.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975
Reduces the aggregate amount of fresh, chilled, or frozen cattle, goat, and sheep meat which may be imported into the United States in any given year (beginning after December 31, 1974,) to 750,000,000 pounds. Provides for the quarterly adjustment of such poundage limitation.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975
Permits the guarantee of up to 90 percent of the loan amount under the Emergency Livestock Credit Act of 1974. Increases the aggregate amount of loans which may be guaranteed under such Act from $250,000 to $500,000. Extends the period for guaranteeing such loans to December 31, 1976.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975
Requires, under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labled "imported" at all stages of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975
Requests the President to proclaim the period from February 16 to March 15, 1975, as "Energy Conservation Month". Directs the President to publicize the need for energy conservation. Requests the President to report to Congress by March 31, 1975, steps taken to promote energy conservation and recommendations for a continuing program. Directs the President to report monthly to the American people and Congress the state of energy resources.
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1975
Indian Health Care Improvement Act - States that the Congress declares that it is the policy of this Nation, in fulfillment of its special responsibilities and legal obligation to the American Indian people, to meet the national goal of providing the highest possible health status to Indians and to provide existing Indian health services with all resources necessary to effect that policy. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare acting through the Indian Health Service, to make grants to public or nonprofit private health or educational entities or Indian tribes or tribal organizations to assist such entities in meeting the costs of: (1) identifying Indians with a potential for education or training in the health professions and encouraging and assisting them; (2) publicizing existing sources of financial aid available to Indians enrolled in any medical or health-related school referred to in this Act are undertaking training necessary to qualify them to enroll in any such school; or (3) establishing other programs which the Secretary determines will enhance and facilitate the enrollment of Indians, and the subsequent pursuit and completion by them of courses of study, in any school referred to in this act. Authorizes to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the five fiscal years after enactment of this Act for payment of such grants. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to make scholarship grants for up to two years to Indians who: (1) have successfully completed their high school education or high school equivalency; and (2) have demonstrated the capability to successfully complete courses of study in schools of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, or allied health professions. Authorizes appropriations for scholarship grants of $2,000,000 for the first fiscal year after enactment of this Act; $4,000,000 for the second fiscal year; and $6,000,000 for each of the three succeeding fiscal years. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to make scholarship grants to individuals who are enrolled in schools of medicine, osteopathy, denistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, or allied health professions, and who agree to provide their professional services to Indians after the completion of their professional training. Authorizes appropriations for such grants of $8,000,000 for the first fiscal year after enactment of this Act; $16,000,000 for the second fiscal year; $22,000,000 for the third fiscal year; $30,000,000 for the fourth fiscal year; $34,000,000 for the fifth fiscal year; and, for each succeeding fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary to continue to make scholarship grants under this section to individuals who have received such grants prior to the end of the fifth fiscal year and who are eligible for such grants during each such succeeding fiscal year. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to make grants to individuals, nonprofit entities, appropriate public or private agencies, educational institutions, or Indian tribes and tribal organizations to enable the recipients of such grants to establish and carry out programs to train individuals so as to enable them to provide their services to Indians. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section $1,000,000 for each of the five fiscal years after enactment of this Act. States that the Secretary, may provide allowances to health professionals employed in the Service to enable them for a period of time each year prescribed by regulation of the Secretary to take leave of their duty stations for professional consultation and refresher training courses. Title II: Health Services - Authorizes the Secretary to expend specific amounts of funds over a five-year fiscal period for the following health services: (1) patient care, (2) field health, excluding dental care, (3) dental care, (4) mental health, (5) treatment and control of alcoholism, (6) provision of health care personnel in primary and secondary Bureau of Indian Affairs schools, and (7) maintenance and repair. Title III: Health Facilities - Authorizes the Secretary to expend $561,000,000 over a five-fiscal-year period in order to eliminate inadequate, outdated, and otherwise unsatisfactory service hospitals, health centers, health stations, and other service facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to expend $378,000,000 within a five-fiscal-year period following the enactment of this Act, to supply unmet needs for safe water and sanitary waste disposal facilities in existing and new Indian homes and communities. Title IV: Access to Health Services - Provides that the Secretary may enter into agreements with the appropriate State agency for the purpose of reimbursing such agency for health care and services provided in Service facilities to Indians who are beneficiaries of the Medicaid provisions of the Social Security Act. Title V: Health Services for Urban Indians - Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to enter into contracts with urban Indian organizations to assist such organizations to establish and administer, in the urban centers in which such organizations are situated, programs which meet the requirements set forth in this Act of making health services more accessible to the urban Indian population. Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of this title: $5,000,000 for the first fiscal year after enactment of this Act; $10,000,000 for the second fiscal year; and $15,000,000 for the third fiscal year. Title VI: Miscellaneous - Requires the Secretary to report annually to the President and the Congress on progress made in effecting the purposes of this Act. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of $150,000 to support a one-year study by the National Indian Health Board of mental health problems, including alcoholism and related problems, among Indians.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975
Occupational Safety and Health Act Amendments - Provides that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall not propose any rule promulgating a new occupational health or safety standard before (1) he has as part of each such proposal reviewed and published in the Federal Register the financial impact of such proposed standard and (2) has determined with due regard for that impact that the benefit to be derived from such standard justified such proposal. Directs the Secretary to provide for an emergency standard to take effect immediately after publication in the Federal Register if he determines (1) that there is clear and recognized evidence of employees being exposed to serious danger from exposure to substances or agents determined to be toxic or physically harmful or from new hazards, and (2) that such emergency standard is necessary to protect employees from such danger. Requires the Secretary to provide at least twenty-four hours advance notice to the employer to be inspected that an inspection will be made where (1) such notice would afford the employer an opportunity to have qualified management personnel or consultants present during the inspection and (2) where the Secretary has determined that such notice would not unreasonably hamper or defeat the purposes of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Directs the Secretary to visit the workplace of employers for the purposes of affording consultation and advice to such employers, upon the request of the employers.
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1975
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person who has attained the age of seventy years shall be appointed to be a judge of the United States. Requires that within thirty days after attaining seventy years of age, any judge of the United States shall retire from regular active service.
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Modifies the Keystone Reservoir project on the Arkansas River in order to provide that previous owners of the land acquired for such project be given a priority in the leasing of such land.
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1975
Eliminates the earnings limitation under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act for all workers age sixty-five and over (presently age 72).
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Joint Committee on Intelligence Oversight Act - Establishes the Joint Committee on Intelligence Oversight, consisting of seven members from each House, to conduct a continuing study and investigation of the activities of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Secret Service, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and all other departments and agencies insofar as their activities pertain to intelligence gathering. Prohibits the appropriation of funds for intelligence activities unless such funds have been specifically authorized by legislation enacted after enactment of this Act. Requires that legislation pertaining to intelligence activities be reported from such joint committee. Grants subpena power to the chairman of such joint committee.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Prohibits the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare from furnishing any funds to pay for or encourage abortions, except those which are necessary to save the life of a mother.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Constitutional Amendment - States that, with respect to the right to life, the word 'person,' as used in this article and in the fifth and fourteenth amendments to the Constitution of the United States, applies to all human beings, including their unborn offspring at every stage of their biological development, irrespective of age, health, function, or condition of dependency. Provides that this article shall not apply in an emergency when a reasonable medical certainty exists that continuation of the pregnancy will cause death of the mother.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1975
Constitutional Amendment - States that, with respect to the right to life, the word "person", as used in this article and in the fifth and fourteenth articles of amendment to the Constitution of the United States, applies to all human beings, irrespective of age, health, function, or condition of dependency, including their unborn offspring at every stage of their biological development. Provides that no person shall be deprived of life by any person. Provides that this article shall not apply in an emergency when a reasonable medical certainty exists that continuation of the pregnancy will cause the death of the mother.
United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1975
Allows an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for 25 percent of the expenses incurred (1) in improving the thermal design of a taxpayer's principal residence; or (2) in purchasing specified energy conserving devices incident to the purchase of the taxpayer's principal residence. Permits the taxpayer to elect to deduct the above expenses in an amount not to exceed $4000.
United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1975
Authorizes additional expenditures of $16,000 by the Senate Special Committee on Aging for inquiries and investigations.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1975
Inflationary Impact Statement Act - Requires the Congressional Budget Office to supply the Congress with an estimate of the impact on the aggregate rate of inflation and the cost of particular goods and services, for five fiscal years, of any legislation which is reported by Senate and House of Representatives committees for further congressional consideration.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1975
State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act - Repeals the provision of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 which limits units of local government to use funds received under such Act only for priority expenditures. Authorizes the appropriation to the State and Local Government Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund of $6,650,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, and of $1,7000,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1977, and ending September 30, 1977. Authorizes appropriations based upon the Federal adjusted gross income to such Fund for the fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1977. Defines the term Federal adjusted gross income for purposes of such Act. Removes the penalty payment provision under the Act which requires units of local governments to pay over to the Secretary of the Treasury amounts equal to 110 percent of amounts expended out of their trust funds in violation of the provisions of such Act. Extends entitlement periods under such Act to the period beginning July 1, 1977, and ending September 30, 1977, and the one-year periods beginning October 1, 1977 and all subsequent years.
United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1974
Expresses the sense of Congress, including that: (1) because of the critical economic role that energy plays, a comprehensive domestic and international approach to meeting energy problems in a realistic manner is immediately needed; (2) such a comprehensive energy policy neccessitates a dramatic increase in domestic energy production coupled with a reasoned attack on wasteful energy consumption; (3) vital national actions to increase domestic energy production require that the United States - (a) rapidly expand Outer Continental Shelf exploration and development with approriate environmental safequards; (b) lift price constraints on exploration and production of natural gas and other fossil fuels; (c) adopt policies which will encourage the most rapid development of alternative energy sources; and (d) adopt policies which insure adequate opportunity to provide for the massive capital formation required to attain timely domestic energy self-sufficiency; and (4) the reasoned nationwide attack on wasteful energy consumption requires - (a) enactment of energy conservation authority capable of significantly reducing consumption; (b) expanded Federal programs related to increasing the efficiency of energy uses; and (c) a mandatory impact study on energy consumption of planned Federal programs prior to program implementations.
United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1974
National Productivity Act - Title I: Statement of Findings and Purpose - Declares the purposes of this Act, including: (1) to establish a national policy which will encourage productivity growth consistent with economic needs and the needs to protect the environment and the work force; and (2) to establish a National Productivity Center within the Department of Commerce. Provides that it is the continuing responsibility of the Federal Government to use all practicable means, consistent with other essential considerations of national policy, to and coordinate Federal plans, functions, programs, and resources to the end that the Nation may assure for all Americans a sound and productive economy, and meet other specified national objectives. Title II: Cooperation of Agencies; Reports; Availability of Information; Recommendations; International and National Coordination of Efforts - States that Congress directs that, to the extent possible, the policies, regulations, and public laws of the United States shall be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies set forth in the Act. Directs all agencies of the Federal Government to perform enumerated productivity functions, including to: (1) use a systematic, interdisciplinary approach to insure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences, engineering disciplines, safety and environmental design arts in planning and decisionmaking which may have an impact on productivity; (2) include in every recommendation or report on proposals for legislation, in every major program recommendation contained in the President's budget and other major Federal actions significantly affecting productivity, a detailed statement by the responsible official on impacts on productivity; (3) study alternatives to courses of action in any proposal which involves unresolved conflicts concerning the impact on productivity of proposed actions; and (4) generate and use productivity information in the planning and development of projects and programs to enhance internal productivity. Title III: Directs the President to transmit annually to the Congress beginning July 1, 1975, a productivity report setting forth specified information, including: (1) the status and condition of the major factors affecting productivity; (2) current and forseeable trends in the quality, quantity, management, and use of these elements; and (3) the adequacy of the productive base of the Nation for fulfilling the economic requirements of the Nation in the light of anticipated growth and available resources. Establishes within the Department of Commerce the National Productivity Center. Authorizes the Center to perform enumerated functions, including: (1) to make grants to conduct research on projects pertaining to the purposes described in this title, including the development of new or improved methods, techniques, systems, equipment, and devices to improve and stimulate productivity growth; (2) to make continuing studies and to establish with the National Science Foundation programs of research to develop new or improved methods to stimulate productivity growth; (3) to make recommendations for action which can be taken by Federal, State, and local governments, industry, labor, and other private organizations and persons to improve and stimulate productivity growth; (4) to conduct special workshops and other forums for the presentation and dissemination of information resulting from research and special projects authorized by this title; and (5) to carry out a program of collection and dissemination of information obtained by the Center or other Federal agencies, public agencies, institutions of higher education, or private organizations engaged in projects under this title, including information related to new or improved methods, techniques, systems, equipment, and devices to improve and stimulate productivity growth. Provides that grants authorized may be up to 100 percent of the total cost of each project for which such grant is made. States that funds available for grants in each fiscal year shall be allocated by the Center in accord with percentage formulas. Defines a State Productivity Center as an agency established or designated by a State for the purposes of establishing productivity centers, carrying out plans, demonstrations, programs, projects, and technical assistance consistent with the purposes, policies, and goals of this Act. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, but such sums in the aggregate shall not exceed $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Title IV: National Productivity Award, Appropriations - States that the President may award, and present in the name of Congress, an award of appropriate design, which shall be known as the National Productivity Award, to any public or private organization, governmental unit, or individual, which in its performance, has distinguished itself by exceptional efforts and contributions to the growth of the Nation's productivity.
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1974
Emergency Budget Control Act - Authorizes the President, under title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, to reduce expenditures and net lending in fiscal year 1975 to not less than $295,000,000,000. Prohibits the reduction of more than 20 percent in the expenditures and net lending of any major department and agency.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1974
Allows, under the Internal Revenue Code, a tax credit of one-third or up to $260 for interest on savings received from a financial institution; or allows a tax exclusion of up to $1000 for dividends or interest on savings deposits or withdrawable savings received by individuals whose tax rate is 49 percent or less.
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1974
Extends for two years the authorization for the striking of medals in commemoration of Jim Thorpe.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1974
Provides that not less than 15 percent of the total value of food stamps issued pursuant to the Food Stamp Act to an eligible household during each month or other time period shall be coded as to be usable only for the purchase of beef, pork, or poultry unless the State agency finds that such coding is impracticable with regard to a specific household. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2013(a))
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1974
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the well-being of the world and all of its people is gravely threatened by exorbitant or rigged foreign oil prices. States that it is further the sense of the Senate that Congress and the American people support President Ford and Secretary Kissinger in their call to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to lower the price of petroleum.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1974
Prohibits amateur sports organizations from punishing members by banning them from television broadcasting of athletic events.
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1974
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the leadership of the Nation responsible for our economic wellbeing meet together immediately in a spirit of unity to design a set of policy actions to achieve the common goal of restoring stability and growth to the American economy and confidence and prosperity to the American people. Directs that this domestic summit be convened forthwith comprised of the President, the majority and minority leadership of both Houses of the Congress, the chairmen and ranking minority members of the Appropriations Committees of both Houses, the chairmen and ranking minority members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, together with leaders of labor and business, and such other participants as they may agree upon. Provides that they shall meet and devote such time as necessary until a plan of action is decided upon which, by its demonstration of renewed unity, direction, and purpose, will gain the public support and confidence necessary to be effective in overcoming these difficulties.
United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1974
Constitutional Amendment - States that no person who has attained the age of seventy years shall be appointed to be a judge of the United States. Stipulates that upon attaining seventy-five years of age, any judge of the United States shall retire from regular active service. Provides that any such judge who holds a judgeship on the date this article is ratified may continue in regular active service after attaining seventy-five years of age for as long as may be necessary for him to qualify to receive the salary of his office upon resignation or retirement from regular active service.
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1974
Provides for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities to deliver a water supply to the city of Frederick, Oklahoma, from the Mountain Park reclamation project.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1974
Emergency Livestock Credit Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to bona fide farmers and ranchers, including operators of feedlots, who are primarily engaged in agricultural production for the purpose of breeding, raising, fattening or marketing livestock. Defines "livestock" to mean beef cattle, dairy catttle, swine, chickens, turkeys or the products thereof. Directs the Secretary to provide such assistance by guaranteeing loans made by any Federal or State chartered bank, savings and loan association, cooperative lending agency, or other approved lender. Requires that the total guaranteed under this Act for any farmer or rancher shall not exceed $1,000,000; and that in the case of any loan to refinance the livestock operations of a farmer or rancher, the loan and refinancing are absolutely essential in order for the farmer or rancher to remain in business. States that loans guaranteed under this Act shall bear interest at a rate to be agreed upon by the lender and borrower. Limits loan guarantees outstanding at any one time to $3,000,000,000. Terminates this Act one year after enactment, except the authority to make guarantees may be extended for 6 months if the Secretary of Agriculture determines guarantees are needed and notifies the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1974
Occupational Safety and Health Amendments - Provides that any employer who is issued a citation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and who believes that he maintains work conditions which would meet the criteria for a variance under the provisions of the Act, may apply to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for such a variance. States that, except where the Secretary finds it frivolous and submitted for the purpose of delay, such application shall result in the suspension of all further proceedings with respect to such citation pending final action by the Secretary on such application. Stipulates that, in order to carry out his responsibilities under the Act, the Secretary shall, upon request, visit the workplaces of employers having 100 or fewer employees for the purpose of affording consultation and advice to such employers. Directs the Secretary to make recommendations regarding the elimination of any hazards disclosed within the scope of the onsite consultation.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1974
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should immediately terminate the suspension of any Presidential proclamation limiting the total quantity of imports, or withdrawals from warehouses for consumption, of fresh, chilled, or frozen cattle, sheep and other specified meat.
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1974
Provides for the designation, under the provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, of the Illinois River and its tributaries as a potential component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1974
Declares that Dr. Kissinger be commended on his outstanding contributions to the cause of world peace and that deep gratitude to Dr. Kissinger for his services is hereby expressed by the Senate. Declares that the United States Senate holds in high regard Dr. Kissinger, and regards him as an outstanding member of this Administration, as a patriotic Amercian in whom it has complete confidence, and whose integrity, and veracity are above reproach, and that the U.S. Senate wishes for him success in his continuing efforts to achieve a permanent peace in the world.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1974
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to finance livestock producers where the applicant's usual credit source is unable or unwilling to provide additional credit without the guarantee provided by this Act. States that a borrower's total principal indebtedness may not exceed $250,000 under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Provides for the lifting of the suspension under Federal law setting quotas for the importation of fresh, chilled, or frozen cattle meat or goat and sheep meat. Sets limits upon the length of any such suspension imposed under such Act.
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1974
Provides that the temperature in building space occupied by the United States Senate be maintained at 78 degrees during the summer months; and that Senators, staff and visitors shall be encouraged to dress in a manner to minimize the discomfort of the higher temperature and accordingly that neither Senators nor staff shall be required to wear coats on the Senate floor during the summer months.
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1974
Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to include cost-of-living increases in educational benefits payable to qualified veterans.
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1974
Revises the Small Business Act by providing that the Small Business Administration may guarantee equity investments made by investment companies in small business concerns which will contribute to a well-balanced national economy by facilitating ownership in such concerns by persons whose participation in the free enterprise system is hampered because of social or economic considerations. Defines the terms used in this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1974
Provides for cost-of-living increases for veterans' compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation and pension payments equal to the rise in the consumer price index when the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs determines that the Consumer Price Index has increased by percent or more.
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1974
Authorizes the conveyance of specified lands to the United States to be held in trust for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1974
Authorizes the conveyance of specified lands to the United States in trust for the Citizen Band of Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma.