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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
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 · 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 · 17 September 1976
Provides for the relief of Maria Vasquez.
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
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 · 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
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 · 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 · 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
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 · 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 · 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.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of Christ Episcopal Church of Rockville, Maryland.
United States · United States Congress · 28 May 1976
Directs that there be printed for the use of the Special Committee on aging 4,500 additional copies of its report to the Senate entitled "Fraud and Abuse Among Clinical Laboratories."
United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1976
Expresses the congratulations of Congress to the Congressional Country Club upon being selected to host the 58th PGA Championship.
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1976
Establishes the George W. Norris Home National Historic Site, Nebraska.
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1976
Authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to perform such work as may be necessary to prevent further deterioration of historically significant sections of the Congressional Cemetery. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study for the purpose of formulating proposals for the renovation and maintenance of such areas by the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1976
Establishes a Speical Investigative Commission on Postal Service Operations. Directs the Commission to conduct a full investigation and study of the activities of the United States Postal Service and to submit a final report of its findings to Congress and the President within six months of the appointment of its members. Prohibits, for a period ending 180 days after the submission of such report, the implementation of any action, including the closing of a small post office, which would result in the reduction or curtailment of services to any locality or general category of user.
United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1976
Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to exclude retired Federal employees serving on the Federal Council on the Aging from the Federal provisions on annuities and pay on reemployment.
United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1976
Provides for the relief of Miss Sunlata Miller.
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1976
Provides for the relief of Adolf Richard Pichler.
United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1976
Grants the consent of Congress to the construction of a water diversion structure on the Potomac River in Maryland by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. Stipulates that appropriate governmental entities must enter into a written agreement establishing a plan for allocation of such water prior to construction.
United States · United States Congress · 14 April 1976
Authorizes a taxpayer, under the Internal Revenue Code, to elect to treat qualified architectural and transportational barrier removal expenses which are paid or incurred during the taxable year as expenses which are not chargeable to capital account. Deems such expenses so treated as allowable tax deductible expenditures.
United States · United States Congress · 14 April 1976
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating May 1, 1976, as "National Tax Freedom Day".
United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1976
Provides that the Director of the United States Information Agency shall make available, for public viewing within the United States, the film "George Washington Country" depicting the beauty and culture of the States of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1976
Authorizes the burial of the remains of Matthew A. Henson in the Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1976
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Commissioner of Education to make Federal interest subsidy and administrative cost allowance payments to holders of loans under such Act on behalf of the borrower within 30 days of receipt by the Commissioner of an itemized voucher in such form as the Commissioner shall by regulation prescribe.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1976
Imposes a fine of no more than $15,000 and/or imprisonment of not more than 15 years for disclosure of: (1) the association of any individual or entity with the foreign intelligence operation of the United States; or (2) the identity of such individual where such disclosure may prejudice the safety of such individual.
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1976
Major Research Library Assistance Act - Directs the Commissioner of Education, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to provide grants for library resources to institutions of higher education, independent research libraries, and State and public libraries which serve as major research libraries as defined in this Act. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $20,000,000 for each of the succeeding fiscal years ending prior to October 1, 1982 for such purpose. Directs the Commissioner to establish criteria designed to achieve a reasonable regional balance in the allocation of funds under this Act. Prohibits grants for materials which are to be used for sectarian instruction or religious worship or primarily in connection with any part of the program of a school or department of divinity.
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1976
Amends the Department of Transportation Act and the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to reduce the amount authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation to the Secretary of Transportation for acquiring and utilizing space in suitable buildings of historic or architectural significance and for planning for the conversion of railroad passenger terminals into intermodal transportation terminals and civic and cultural centers. Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to authorize appropriation to the National Endownment for the Arts of the amounts representing such reduction, to be used for the same purposes. Amends the Department of Transportation Act to repeal the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation preserve railroad passenger terminals that have a reasonable likelihood of being converted or otherwise maintained pending the formulation of plans for reuse.
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1976
Provides that if any profitable railroad fails to notify the United States Railway Association in writing of its acceptance of an offer of rail properties in accordance with time limits established by the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 because of a failure to reach agreements as set forth in the Act, the properties designated in the final system plan to be offered to any such profitable railroad shall be transferred in trust for such railroad. States that rail properties being held in trust shall not be conveyed, transferred, leased, or otherwise abandoned, encumbered, or disposed of for a period of 60 days after the date of conveyance established by the Act. Provides that during such period the rail properties shall be operated by the Corporation for the account of the profitable railroad to which such properties were offered by the Association. Provides that upon notification by the profitable railroad of acceptance of the offer of rail properties contained in the designations in the final system plan, the Association shall deliver an amended certified copy of the final system plan to the special court which shall in turn order the Corporation to transfer such rail properties as it is holding in trust to the profitable railroad involved. Provides that if the acquiring railroad and the representatives of the employees of a railroad from which the acquiring railroad intends to acquire properties, fail to reach agreement pursuant to the Act concerning employment conditions, such conditions shall be prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation. States that if the Secretary's plan is certified to the Congress by the Secretary of Labor within 25 days after the date of conveyance as affording fair and equitable protection and benefits to affected employees, such plan shall govern the employment of such employees in the event of such acquisition.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1976
Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973: (1) to authorize the appropriation of specified amounts for fiscal years 1976 through 1978 for the National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs; (2) to authorize the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary through fiscal year 1977 for the National Volunteer Programs to assist small businesses and promote volunteer service by persons with business experience; and (3) to authorize the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary through fiscal year 1978 for the administration and coordination of volunteer programs under the Act. Authorizes the Director of the ACTION Agency to establish, under such Act, Business Volunteer Programs in which persons with business experience may volunteer to utilize their skills in the solution of human, social, and environmental problems. Sets forth the scope of the Director's authority in establishing such programs. Eliminates the National Voluntary Service Advisory Council.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1976
Higher Education Amendments - Extends the authorization for appropriations in the amout of $110,000,000 to carry out the provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Removes specified limitations for grants under such Act to developing institutions on Indian reservations or if such grant will increase higher education for Spanish speaking people. Increases the membership of the Advisory Council on Developing Institutions from nine members to twelve. Includes as a purpose of the student assistance program under such Act the providing of educational opportunity grants to students who would otherwise be unable to obtain the benefits of a postsecondary education. Extends basic educational opportunity grants under such Act through fiscal year 1979. Provides that the amount of the basic grant shall not exceed 50 percent of the difference between the cost of attendance at an eligible educational institution and the expected family contribution with respect to that student. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to prescribe by regulation an average cost of attendance at such institution in lieu of the actual cost if such regulation will assist in the administration of such programs. Includes social security benefits as a criteria for determining the expected family contribution. Repeals the supplemental education opportunity grants program under such Act. Authorizes appropriations of $44,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for payments to States for educational grants to students. Provides that no student shall be excluded from eligibility for State grants solely by the reason of the public or nonprofit private character of the institution of higher education attended. Authorizes appropriations of $60,331,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for special programs for disadvantaged students under such Act. States that such programs shall include projects to identify qualified youths and to assist such youths: (1) in reentering or completing secondary school or the equivalent; (2) in preparing to enter post secondary study; (3) in deciding on a post secondary program and gaining admission to such program; and (4) in obtaining financial assistance to pursue such a program. Repeals provisions under such Act relating to Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education. Extends appropriations for guaranteed student loan programs under such Act through fiscal year 1979. Extends the Federal insurance on such loans to September 30, 1983. Authorizes the Commissioner to increase the loan limitation to an aggregate sum of $25,000 for students engaged in specialized training which requires exceptionally high costs of education. Authorizes the Secretary to extend repayment of loans exceeding $10,000 for more than ten years. Provides for repayments in variable installments for such loans. Directs the Commissioner to make any necessary determinations (except for good standing) for Federal interest subsidy payment loans to students attending eligible institutions outside the United States. Directs the State to make such determination for state student loans. Permits the compounding of interest on student loans. Increases the maximum annual interest rate on such loans from seven percent to eight percent. Allows the Commissioner to enter into guaranty agreements with State loan programs to reimburse such agencies for loss of accrued interest on the loan in case of default. Increases the maximum insurance premiums the Commissioner may charge for insurance on guaranteed student loans from one-fourth of one percent to one percent. Allows the Commissioner to delegate specified functions to the regional offices of the Office of Education including: (1) reviewing applications for loan insurance and issuing contracts for Federal loan insurance; and (2) receiving and approving claims for payments on student loans in default. Increases the special allowance paid by the Commissioner to holders of loans under the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969 from three to four percent per annum on any loan made prior to 180 days after enactment of this Act. Extends the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act until October 1, 1979. Authorizes appropriations of $250,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for work study programs under the Higher Education Act. Directs that one-third of such appropriations be directed at programs for children of families at the poverty level as determined under this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to reallot amounts to States provided under such Act if the amount exceeds that which is required for work study programs at institutions of higher education. Includes as being eligible for grants under such programs, persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance and have the ability to benefit from such programs. Provides that the Federal share of the compensation for students in work study programs shall not exceed 80 percent for fiscal year 1976, 70 percent for fiscal year 1977, 60 percent for fiscal year 1978, and 50 percent for fiscal year 1979. Allows the Commissioner to increase such percentage if required to further the purposes of such programs. Authorizes appropriations of $8,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for cooperative education programs under such Act. Requires, under the National Direct Student Loan Program, institutions which were granted funds under such program to maintain the fund established under such program for the purpose of making loans to needy students. Requires that any proceeds from the sale of student loans made out of such fund be deposited into the student loan fund. Exempts student loans from specified provisions of such Act. Increases the interest rates on such loans to eight percent. Provides that the liability to repay any student loans shall be cancelled upon the death or permanent and total disability of the borrower. Provides that any student loan fund established under such Act may continue in existence under the control of the institution of higher education at which such fund was established. Provides for a capital distribution of such fund if the liquid assets of the fund exceed the amount required for loans or the fund is no longer being used solely for the purposes set forth in such Act. Specfies how such fund shall be distributed. Requires as a criteria of eligibility for institutions under such Act that such institution: (1) permit the Commissioner to have access to the financial, attendance, admission and other records maintained by the institution; (2) comply with standards of financial responsibility and institutional capability for administration of such student financial aid programs prescribed by the Commissioner; and (3) comply with regulations concerning the maintenance of specified records. Authorizes the Commissioner to establish regulations regarding eligibility, termination, and participation in programs under such Act. Directs the Commissioner to publish a list of State agencies which are determined to be reliable authority as to the quality of public post secondary vocational education or training to determine eligibility for such programs. Includes in the definition of "institution of higher learning" under such Act institutions which admit students beyond the age of compulsory school attendance who have an ability to benefit from the training offered by such institution. Directs the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Eligibility to advise the Commissioner regarding standards to qualify institutions or programs in such category to participate in programs under such Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to prescribe, by regulation, coordinated procedures to reduce paperwork, and exchange information with agencies, institutions, and other organizations participating in student assistance programs to coordinate the administration of such programs. Includes as a purpose of the education development programs under such Act the providing of in-service training to currently qualified or tenured teachers to meet new and emerging problems in education and providing additional skills to assist administrative personnel in carrying out such programs. Authorizes appropriations of $37,500,000 for fiscal year 1979, for provisions relating to the attracting and qualifying of teachers to work in low income areas under such Act. Repeals provisions of such Act relating to: (1) fellowships for teachers and related educational personnel; and (2) training programs for educational personnel in higher education, vocational education, and other than higher education institutions. Includes as a purpose of the Teacher Corps program under such Act the training of educational personnel other than teachers and teacher aides in elementary and secondary schools. Directs the Commissioner to promulgate regulations setting forth criteria for the funding of demonstration projects under such program. States that the fund for higher education academic facilities loans and loan insurance established under such Act shall be available to the Commissioner for the purpose of meeting obligations with respect to loans and loan commitments for the construction of academic facilities made or entered into prior to July 1, 1975. Authorizes the Commissioner to award fellowships under such Act to enable veterans to resume study under college teacher fellowships interrupted by service in the Armed Forces. Repeals provisions regarding graduate school programs under such Act which relate to grants to institutions of higher education, public service fellowships and general assistance to graduate schools. Establishes a National Advisory Committee on Institutional Eligibility in the Office of Education to advise and make recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to all matters pertaining to institutional and program eligibility. Requires such committee to make an annual report to Congress with a summary of the committee's activities, findings, and recommendations. Repeals the following titles of the Higher Education Act of 1965: (1) Community Service Program Grants; (2) Library Assistance; (3) Financial Assistance for the Improvement of Undergraduate Instruction; (4) Education for the Public Service; (5) Law School Clincial Experience Programs; and (6) General Provisions. Authorizes appropriations of $8,640,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for language development programs under the National Defense Education Act of 1958. Repeals the International Education Act of 1966. Authorizes appropriations under the General Education Provision Act of $17,500,000 annually through fiscal year 1979. Makes available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, one-half of one percent of the amount appropriated for programs under such Act or $25,000,000 whichever is less for carrying out planning and evaluation activities described under such Act. States that such amount shall be used for the evaluation of programs under specified Acts relating to education.
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1976
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to extend until June 30, 1979, (presently exists until June 30, 1976) the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to accept bids for ship construction. Eliminates the requirement that such approval be based upon the existence of a construction-differential subsidy.
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1976
Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, to make visits to the work place of any employer, upon the request of the employer, to consult with and advise the employer concerning the obligations of the employer under such Act. Directs the Secretary to give priority to small business and hazardous workplaces. Stipulates that no consultative visit made under this Act may serve as an inspection or investigation as otherwise provided for by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, except: (1) in the case of an employer who fails to eliminate a danger disclosed during such a visit; or (2) if conditions are found during such a visit which indicate the probability that death or serious harm could result to employees therefrom, the Secretary may notify the employer of such conditions and afford him a reasonable time to eliminate such conditions. Prohibits the transmission of information obtained during a consultative visit to representatives of the Secretary engaged in enforcement. Directs the Secretary to establish education programs to inform employers and employees of the hazards in particular industries. Authorizes the appropriation of funds through fiscal year 1978 for the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1976
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating March 20, 1976, as "National Knights of Columbus Day".
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1976
Financial Assistance for Elementary and Secondary Education Act - Title I: General Provisions - Authorizes appropriations for purposes of titles II and III of this Act. States that an amount not to exceed three percent of such appropriations be used to meet the education needs existing in American territories and for Indian children at schools operated by the Department of Interior. Allots to each State from such appropriations $5,000,000 annually or the amount allotted to that State in the preceding fiscal year under this Act or programs consolidated under this Act whichever is less and 85 percent of the amount in excess of $5,000,000 allotted to that State under such programs. Directs that the remaining appropriations be allocated to each State based on a ratio of the number of children from low-income areas in such State. Requires that any State desiring grants under this Act: (1) designate the agency which will administer such assistance; (2) develop a plan meeting specified requirements for the use of such funds; (3) certify to the Commissioner of Education that it has such a plan; (4) certify annually that it has complied with such plan; (5) develop procedures for the periodic determination of the State's compliance with its plan; (6) submit such procedures to the Commissioner for approval; and (7) provide for an annual audit of expenditures from such grants and report the results of such audit to the Commissioner. Requires that any State procedures for developing such plan provide for public notification and a means for obtaining the views of specified parties regarding such plan. Declares that a State comprehensive plan shall: (1) set forth the objectives to be achieved under the plan; (2) provide for the allocation of funds in accordance with the requirements of this Act; and (3) set forth procedures to insure that distribution to local educational agencies take into account the number and concentration of children from low-income families and educationally deprived and handicapped children. Requires that at least 75 percent of the funds provided under this Act be distributed to local educational agencies to meet the special educational needs of educationally deprived and handicapped children. Directs that not more than five percent of the amount made available under this Act, or the percentage available under programs consolidated under this Act for administrative costs, whichever is greater, be used for the administration of the State plan. Authorizes the State agency designated to carry out the purposes of this Act to delegate administrative functions to other agencies, transfer funds to such agency, and enter into contracts to carry out activities authorized under this Act. Prohibits the payment of funds to any State which has failed to certify its plan and compliance with such plan to the Commissioner. Authorizes the Commissioner to suspend or reduce payments to States which failed substantially to comply with the provisions of such plan or specified provisions of this Act. Allows such State to file a petition of review with the United States court of appeals for the circuit in which the State is located. States that any findings of the Commissioner, if supported by substantial evidence, shall be conclusive in such action. Requires that any audit of funds provided under this Act be limited to such funds. Subjects funds available under this Act to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and provisions forbidding the discrimination against qualified handicapped individuals under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Directs State educational agencies to insure that children enrolled in private nonprofit elementary and secondary schools and children in Indian tribal elementary or secondary schools are given an opportunity to participate in activities assisted under this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to arrange for such children to receive similar services to those provided under this Act if the State is prohibited by law from providing for such participation or has failed to do so. Defines terms for purposes of this Act. Repeals specified Acts and provisions of Federal Acts. Title II: Elementary and Secondary Handicapped and Adult Education Programs - Directs that State comprehensive plans under this Act include programs for educationally deprived and handicapped children in the State and adult education. Specifies allowable further uses of such funds. Sets forth the allocation of funds available under this Act to local educational agencies to meet the special educational needs of educationally deprived and handicapped children. Title III: Vocational Education - States that a specified portion of funds available under this Act be used for vocational education purposes. Sets forth requirements for a State's vocational education programs. Specifies programs and activities for which available funds may be used. Title IV: National Impact Projects - Declares it the purpose of this title to provide support for special activities, and for innovation and development in vocational education and the education of the handicapped through projects which can be more effectively carried out on a national or regional basis. Authorizes the Commissioner to carry out specified activities relating to such purpose. Authorizes appropriations of $69,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this title.
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1976
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the period of May 9, 1976, through May 15, 1976, as "National Horse Week".