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United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1976
Expresses Senate support of the Public Broadcasting Service's petition to the Federal Communications Commission which requests reservation of vertical line twenty-one for television transmission of captioning information for use by hearing impaired individuals.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1976
Government Economy and Spending Reform Act - Title I: Authorizations of New Budget Authority - Terminates all budget authority for Federal programs on specified dates according to the functional or subfunctional category of each program as set forth in the fiscal year 1977 budget. Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress by April 1, 1977, on specified programs with respect to the laws under which such program is carried on, the amount of new budget authority received by such program during the four fiscal years ending before April 1, 1977, and to identify programs for which no outlays have been made during the last two fiscal years ending before April 1, 1977. Prohibits providing new budget authority after the applicable review date set forth in this Act unless the provision of such budget authority is specifically authorized by law or the standing rules of either House of Congress. Title II: Zero-Base Program Review - Sets forth a timetable for Congressional zero-base review of new budget authority. Defines "zero-base review" as an evaluation of a given program to determine the merits of its continuation at a level less than, equal to, or more than its existing level. Requires each congressional committee conducting a zero-based program review to adopt tentative and final review plans, receive reports from the Comptroller General and Federal agencies on the program being reviewed, and report to their respective House the results of such zero-base review of the program. Sets forth minimum objectives of inquiry for such reviews. Requires that any committee reporting pursuant to this Act recommend the extent to which any program reviewed should be continued or eliminated. Title III: Continuing Review - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to require, whenever the Comptroller General issues a report which discloses any substantial deficiency in the achievement of the objectives of any Federal program, the agency conducting such program to report to specified congressional committees 60 days after such report and every six months thereafter to deliniate the actions taken with respect to such deficiency. Requires that such agency continue to issue such reports until such time as the Comptroller General determines that no purpose is served by their submission. Amends the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921, to require the inclusion in the Budget of a statement of the specific objectives of each Government program, and a comparison, in each subsequent Budget, of the achievement of such objectives for the last completed fiscal year with the planned objectives of such year. Title IV: Citizens Bicentennial Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government - Establishes the Citizens' Bicentennial Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government, an independent agency of 18 members to study Federal agencies. Directs the Commission to make recommendations to the President and Congress for the restructuring of such agencies to improve their efficiency. Requires the Commission to submit its final report by September 30, 1979, and terminate it 90 days thereafter. Authorizes to be appropriated without fiscal year limitation $12,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this title. Title V: Miscellaneous - Requires the Director of Management and Budget to study the feasibility of zero-base budgeting for Federal agencies. Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to study the feasibility of personnel ceilings on employees of the United States and their relationships to alternative methods of carrying out the activities of such employees. Requires that such reports be submitted to Congress. Requires Federal agency heads to report requests for new budget authority to Congress. Requires specified committees to study the effectiveness of the zero-base review procedures required by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1976
Authorizes the appropriation of $12,400,000 at July 1976 prices for the rehabilitation and resettlement of Enewetak Atoll. Subjects any award of compensation to a Micronesian inhabitant on claims for property damage against the United States to specified offsets for previous monies or consideration.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1976
Expresses the Senate's gratitude to Mike Mansfield of Montana for his participation in the Government and his service on behalf of the Nation's people.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1976
Provides for the relief of Marilyn and Elpidio Termulo.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1976
Provides for the relief of Maria Vasquez.
United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1976
Provides for the relief of Commander Edward White Rawlins, United States Navy (retired).
United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1976
Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud Act - Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, an Office of Central Fraud and Abuse Control. Provides that such Office shall have the overall responsibility for directing and establishing policies with respect to the undertaking of activities which are designed to deal with fraud and abuse in the Maternal and Child Health and Crippled Children's Services, Medicare and Medicaid. Specifies that the Office shall also have responsibility for investigating alleged fraud or abuse in any such program, and assisting State agencies, at their request, in the establishment and operation of State antifraud and abuse activities. Directs that no payment for Medicare service may be made to a person claiming such payment under an assignment, including a power of attorney, but may be made to an agent of the person furnishing such service. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or the Comptroller General to require providers or suppliers of items or services, with respect to which payment is claimed under one of the programs within the jurisdiction of the Office, to furnish specified information including the following: (1) the identity of persons having ownership interest in such entity; and (2) a consolidated certified costs report with respect to its costs and charges, including costs and charges of related organizations. Specifies sanctions which shall be imposed upon entities which fail to comply with requests for information. Increases the penalties for defrauding the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Provides that it shall be a felony (presently misdemeanor) punishable by imprisonment of up to five years for such an offense. States that where a Professional Standards Review Organization is found competent by the Secretary to assume review responsibility with respect to specified types of health care services or specified providers or practitioners of such services and is performing such reviews, such reviews shall constitute the conclusive determination on those issues for purposes of payment under this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 August 1976
Designates the extension of the Senate Office Building presently under construction pursuant to the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973, as the "Philip A. Hart Office Building."
United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1976
Urges the President to direct United States Ambassadors abroad to seek the consideration by foreign governments of suspension of their air service to any foreign nation aiding or abetting terrorism. States that the President should undertake international discussions and negotiations which would strengthen the current minimum safety standards established pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Urges the President to end air transportation between the United States and any foreign nation which violates such act; services violating nations; or does not maintain transportation security sufficient to meet the minimum security standards established pursuant to the Convention.
United States · United States Congress · 25 August 1976
Denies pretrial release to persons charged with specified violent crimes if the judicial officer has reason to believe such persons may flee or pose a danger to the community or to any other person. Requires that persons convicted of specified offenses relating to burglary, murder, manslaughter, and heroin trafficking, if they are found to be repeat offenders, be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not less than twice the amount given as the mandatory minimum for such offense. Requires, when a defendant is convicted of an offense punishable by death, that a sentencing hearing be held in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Requires that the judge determine the existence or non-existance of specified mitigating and aggravating factors. Subjects persons guilty of first degree murder or specified other crimes where death results to life imprisonment or the death penalty. Makes such death sentences subject to review by the court of appeals upon appeal by the defendant. Requires such courts to state in writing the reasons for their decisions in such cases. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 3146A, 3579-80, 3562A, 3742)
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit to individuals who have attained the age of 65 and who do not receive financial assistance in the form of a direct money grant under a State plan of public assistance to the poor, blind, or aged. Sets such credit at an amount equal to the amount in excess of 5 percent of the Household income of an eligible individual for real property taxes, or if renting, 15 percent of the rent, but in either event not to exceed $500. Restricts such credit to the taxpayer's principal residence.
United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1976
Revises the armed forces survivor benefit plan to provide for a 50 percent offset (currently 100 percent) of social security benefits to which the survivor is entitled in determining the amount of an annuity payable under such plan. Allows persons entitled to retired or retainer pay who did not elect to participate in such plan to do so and to continue their participation in the Retired Servicemen's Family Protection Plan provided that the total amount of annuities elected does not exceed 100 percent of the retired or retainer pay. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1451)
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1976
Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1964 and Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to authorize the payment of a refund of the social security taxes paid by an individual who has attained age 65 but who is not insured for benefits under such Title.
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1976
National Influenza Program - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish, conduct, and support activities necessary to carry out a national influenza immunization program. Directs the Secretary to make quarterly reports to Congress on the administration of such activities. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study of the scope and extent of liability for personal injuries arising out of immunization programs and of alternative approaches to providing protection against such liability and compensation for such injuries. Requires the Secretary to report the results of such study, along with legislative recommendations, to Congress within one year of enactment of these provisions. Makes the United States liable with respect to claims for personal injury or death resulting from the administration of vaccine under the immunization program. Establishes procedures under which all such claims will be asserted directly against the United States and makes such procedures the exclusive legal remedy.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1976
Disapproves the deferral of budget authority for operating grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation as reported by the Comptroller General of the United States to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in his letter dated July 29, 1976.
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1976
Authorizes payment of compensation to Federal employees who sustained certain disabling injuries prior to September 7, 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1976
Welfare Reform and Tax Reduction Act - Title I: Family Allowance Deduction, Standard Allowance, Family Allowance, Family Allowance Credit, and Other Tax Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize a family allowance deduction in lieu of personal exemptions in computing an individual's taxable income. Stipulates that such family allowance deduction shall be a specific multiple of the authorized personal exemption in taxable years 1977 through 1981. States that after 1981, such exemption shall be two times the amount of the following exemptions: (1) $1,000 for the taxpayer; (2) $1,000 for the taxpayer's spouse; (3) $1,000 for any one dependent; (4) $400 for other dependents if such an individual's gross income for the taxable year is less than $1,000; (5) an additional $600 for a taxpayer, his spouse or dependent if such an individual is 65 years of age or older; (6) an additional $600 for a taxpayer, his spouse or dependent who is blind; and (7) an additional $600 for a taxpayer, his spouse or a dependent who is permanently and totally disabled as defined in this Act. Sets forth special rules for the taxable years 1977 through 1981. Establishes a standard deduction allowance in the amount of specified multiples of $200 in taxable years 1971 through 1981. States that such allowance shall be two times $200 after 1981. Stipulates that the standard allowance shall be for specified exemptions allowed an individual. States that if an individual elects to treat such standard allowance as a family allowance credit as provided for by this Act, the standard deduction shall not be allowed to such individual. Allows individuals to take a family allowance credit equal to the sum of the family allowance credits enumerated in this Act reduced (but not below zero) by 50 percent of the amount of the "total income" as determined under this Act. States that for the taxable year 1977 such reduction shall be by 55 percent of "total income"; for 1978, 54 percent; for 1979, 53 percent; for 1980, 52 percent; and for 1981, 51 percent. Lists the family allowance credits as follows: (1) $1,000 for the taxpayer; (2) $1,000 for a spouse or any one dependent; (3) $600 for other dependents; and (4) $600 for each individual who qualifies as an exemption because such individual is age 65 or over, blind, or disabled. Defines "total income", for purposes of computing the family allowance credit, as the sum of adjusted gross income plus enumerated items which are not otherwise included in adjusted gross income including: (1) the proceeds of life insurance over $1,500; (2) the fair market value of inherited property over $1,000; (3) interest on tax-exempt government obligations; (4) personal injury damages which do not constitute reimbursement for medical expenses paid; (5) the entire gain from the sale of any capital asset; and (6) imputed income based on the total value of capital owned or controlled by one individual. Sets forth a method for the determination of such imputed income. Disallows such family allowance credit with respect to any taxpayer for any period for which the taxpayer is unemployed and is not registered with the public employment offices in the State in which he resides, with specified exceptions. Authorizes individuals entitled to a family allowance credit to receive such credit as an allowance for basic living expenses for each calendar month in an amount equal to one-twelfth of the amount of the personal credits the individual reasonably anticipates. Allows an individual, upon election, to receive such payment on a semi-monthly basis based on one-twenty fourth of the anticipated credits. States that any determination of whether an individual is a dependent, for purposes of such credit, shall be on the basis of the allowance period (each calendar month). Sets forth criteria for considering an individual as being married or unmarried for purposes of such credit. Sets forth procedures and information to be included in applications for the family allowance credit. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish administrative procedures to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides for an adjustment in the amount of future credits in the event of overpayment or underpayment of an allowance paid under this Act. Requires hearing and review procedures for individuals who disagree with any determination of the amount of, or eligibility for, such an allowance. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with States which provides that the State administer the allowance program under this Act and that the Federal Government reimburse the State for administrative costs if the State has met specified requirements. Denies payments to States pursuant to title XX of the Social Security Act (Grants to States for Services) unless the State has entered into such an agreement with the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit an annual report to Congress on the operation and administration of this title. Authorizes appropriations in such sums as are necessary to make payments under this title. Authorizes appropriations of one-tenth of one percent of the amount paid as allowances under this title to be used for research into improved administration and program evaluation. Includes as part of the definition of adjusted gross income, gross income minus the child care expenses deduction authorized under the Internal Revenue Code. Directs the Joint Economic Committee to conduct annually a study respecting the amount of any reduction of administrative costs resulting from the provisions of this title and to make a report of such findings to Congress in order that Congress may implement a reduction in taxes equal to the amount of such reduction. Repeals the present tax credit for the expenses of work incentive programs. Title II: Miscellaneous, General, and Conforming Provisions - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Labor to submit to the appropriate standing committees of the Senate and the House a draft of any changes in any Act over which the Secretary has administrative responsibility, which may be necessary to reflect the changes in substantive provisions of law made by this title. Repeals the Food Stamp Act of 1964 effective with the close of December 31, 1976. Prohibits the use of Federal funds, after January 1, 1977, to defray the costs of any commodities or food distribution program where eligibility is based on family or individual income. Repeals the following parts of title IV of the Social Security Act (Grants to States for Aid and Services to Needy Families with Children and For Child-Welfare Services): (1) Aid to Families with Dependent Children; (2) Child-Welfare Services; and (3) Work Incentive Programs for families with dependent children. States that such repealer for Aid to Families with Dependent Children shall not be applicable to Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. Repeals title XVI of the Social Security Act (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled). Adds title XXI "Emergency Assistance for Needy Families with Children" to the Social Security Act. Authorizes appropriations of a sum sufficient to make payments to States which have submitted plans for emergency assistance to needy families with children. Sets forth the requiremens which must be included in each such plan. Directs the Secretary of HEW to disapprove any plan which imposes a residency requirement as a condition of eligibility for emergency assistance. Directs the Secretary to pay to each State which has a plan approved under this title an amount equal to 50 percent of the total amount expended as emergency assistance and 50 percent of the administrative costs of such plan. Directs the Secretary to withhold payments to a State agency if the approved plan has been changed so as to impose a residency requirement or if there has been a failure to comply with any of the requirements enumerated in this title. Defines terms for purposes of this Act including "emergency assistance to needy families with children. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to institute a food stamp program in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands patterned after the eligibility for, and extent of, the Food Stamp Act of 1964. Authorizes appropriations in such sums as may be necessary to carry out such program. Adds title XXII "Madatory State Supplementation for Certain Families with Dependent Children and Certain Aged, Blind, or Disabled Individuals" to the Social Security Act. Requires States, in order to receive payments to title X of the Social Security Act (Grants to States for Aid to the Blind) to have in effect an agreement with the Secretary of the Treasury whereby the State will provide to families with dependent children under title XXI of this Act and to aged, blind, or disabled individuals receiving benefits under title XVI of this Act, supplemental payments in amounts needed to maintain their total family income at a specified percentage level for various years of what the level would have been if the programs repealed by this Act had continued in effect. Terminates specified housing subsidy programs under the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the National Housing Act. Extends unemployment compensation coverage to specified agricultural and domestic workers.
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976
Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to require that all ocean dumping permits include a delayed compliance penalty to be imposed for failure to meet deadlines established in the permit.
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1976
Provides for the relief of Seyed A. Ghotbi.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1976
Authorizes the Secretaries of the military departments to waive for a period of one year the maximum age limitations applicable to their respective service academies for female applicants and nominees.
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1976
Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the period from October 3, 1976, as "National Schoolbus Safety Week."
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Advisory Committee Review Act - States that no advisory committee shall meet or take any action unless an advisory committee charter has been filed with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget or the head of the agency to whom it reports and to Congress and neither House of Congress has disapproved such charter within 60 days of its submission.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Provides for the relief of Reynaldo S. Miranda.
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