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Bill· SS. 1459 (94th)referred

Inter American Savings and Loan Bank Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1975

Inter-American Savings and Loan Bank Act - Permits, under the Federal Home Loan Bank Act, one or more Federal home loan banks to invest an aggregate amount of $3,500,000 in the share capital and capital reserve of the Inter-American Savings and Loan Bank.

Bill· SS. 1464 (94th)referred

A bill to prohibit, except under certain circumstances, any change in the status of any member of the uniformed services who is in a missing status under chapter 10 of title 37, United States Code.

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1975

Prohibits changes in the status of members of the uniformed services who are missing in action unless specified conditions are met, including: (1) the Secretary concerned has received significant new information regarding the status of such individual, or he has notified the primary next of kin of such person of a proposed hearing and review of the status of such member, and the primary next of kin of such member fails to file with the Secretary concerned an objection to such proposed hearing and review; or (2) the President of the United States has determined that all reasonable actions have been taken to account for such members, and determined that all reasonable actions have been taken to enforce the provisions of specified articles of the Paris Peace Accord; and (3) the Congress has determined that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the Provisional Revoluntionary Government of South Vietnam have fully complied with specified provisions of the Paris Peace Accord and has agreed to a concurrent resolution expressing such determination. Directs the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives to each conduct a study of sections 555 and 556 of title 37, United States Code (relating to pay of missing persons), with a view to determining whether such sections should be amended or repealed.

Bill· SS. 1420 (94th)referred

Older Americans Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 1975

Older Americans Amendments - Title I: Amendments to Older Americans Act of 1965 - Adds a new title, Title VIII, Special Service Programs for the Elderly, to the Older Americans Act. States that it is the purpose of this title to provide elderly persons homemaker and other home services, legal counseling assistance, residential repair and renovation, and home mortgage interest reduction and insurance payments. Provides for disbursement by the State agency on aging of funds allotted to recipients of grants or contracts who agree: (1) to utilize methods of administration, including outreach, that will ensure that the maximum number of elderly persons have an opportunity to participate; and (2) to utilize the advice of persons competent in the field of service involved, of elderly program participants, and of persons knowledgeable about the needs of older persons. Authorizes the appropriation of sums necessary to carry out this title, including sums necessary to make interest reduction payments under contracts entered into by the Commissioner on Aging according to the provisions of this title. Provides for the disbursements by the State agency of funds allotted to it to public or private nonprofit organizations which agree to: (1) establish programs to provide elderly persons with homemaker services, reader services, letter writing services, or other services designed to assist such persons in leading a more independent life; (2) establish programs to provide necessary and appropriate legal and other counseling services, including tax counseling and counseling to assist elderly persons living in nursing homes to meet problems and needs arising out of the manner in which such homes are administered, and to train lawyers, lay advocates, and paraprofessional persons; to develop law school curricula and clinical education programs which address the problems and needs of elderly persons; (3) establish programs to make home repairs and renovations necessary for such homes to meet minimum housing standards and to adapt existing housing, or construction of new housing, to meet the needs of elderly persons suffering from physical disabilities; and (4) establish programs to meet the transportation needs of elderly persons. Authorizes the Commissioner on Aging to make interest reduction payments on behalf of sponsors lowering their effective interest rates on mortgages to 1 percent per year. Requires the sponsor to demonstrate that it is providing a fully comprehensive system of supportive services for elderly persons, and to operate the project in accordance with such requirements with respect to tenant eligibility and rents as the Commissioner may prescribe. Authorizes the Commissioner to enter into agreements with States which wish to make interest reduction payments, whereby the Commission will administer the payments for the States. Requires that preference be given in such projects to elderly persons whose incomes are within the lowest practicable limits. Older American Community Service Employment Act - States that in order to foster and promote useful part-time work opportunities in community service activities for unemployed low-income persons who are 55 years old and older and who have poor employment prospects, the Secretary of Labor is authorized to establish an Older American Community Service Employment Program. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations, including national organizations, State or local governmental agencies and Indian tribes in order to carry out the purposes of this title. Directs the Secretary to pay not in excess of 90 percent of the cost of any project which meets the conditions specified in this title, except that the Secretary may pay 100 percent of the cost of emergency or disaster projects, or projects located in an economically depressed area. Directs the Secretary to consult with State and local agencies concerning the areas in which community service programs are most needed. Forbids contracts to be entered into under this title with a contractor who is, or whose employees are, exempted from State workmen's compensation law, unless the contractor makes alternative provisions so that employees enjoy coverage equal to that provided by law for covered employment. Authorizes an appropriation of $100,000,000 for fiscal years 1975 and 1976, $37,500,000 for the fiscal year 1976 transitional period, $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $250,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 for purposes of this title. Directs the Commissioner to reserve from sums appropriated for any fiscal year, not less than 100 percent nor more than 105 percent of an amount which bears the same ratio to such sums for the fiscal year involved as the population of all Indians aged 60 or over on all Federal or State reservations bears to that same population in all States. Allows the Commissioner to make grants to assist in the training of lawyers, lay advocates, and paraprofessional persons who will (1) provide legal counseling assistance to older persons, or (2) monitor the administration of any program by any public or private nonprofit institution, organization, or agency, or any State, designed to provide assistance or services to older persons, including nursing home programs. Provides that during fiscal years 1975 and 1976, the Secretary of Agriculture shall purchase high protein foods, meat and meat alternates on the open market at prices not in excess of market prices to be used for providing nutritional services in accordance with the provisions of title VII (Nutrition Program for the Elderly) of the Older Americans Act. Authorizes and extends appropriations for various programs under the Older Americans Act, including the National Information and Clearing House for the Aged; the Area Planning and Social Service Programs; the Model Projects; the Gerontology programs; the Multipurpose Senior Centers; and the Nutritional Program for the Elderly. Title II: Amendments to Other Laws - Extends through fiscal year 1979 provisions authorizing funds for programs for the elderly under the Adult Education Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965. Extends through fiscal year 1979 authorizations for the Senior Opportunities and Services Programs under the Community Services Act. Requires at least one-third of the funds made available for consumer and homemaker education programs under the Vocational Education Act to be used for persons aged 60 and over. Requires that the Director of ACTION make grants to State agencies on aging established under the Older Americans Act. Title III: Prohibition of Discrimination Based on Age - Age Discrimination Act - Provides that no person shall, on the basis of age, be excluded from or denied benefits of any program or activity receiving financial assistance. Directs the heads of Federal departments and agencies to achieve compliance with this title by terminating or refusing to grant assistance to any recipient after certain conditions have been met. Provides that whenever the Attorney General of the United States has reason to believe that any person has violated the provisions of this title, he may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court in order to obtain appropriate relief.

Bill· SS. 1395 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code, to provide for an exclusive remedy against the United States in suits based upon medical malpractice on the part of active duty military medical personnel.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1975

Stipulates that a tort action against the United States shall be an individual's exclusive remedy to negligence or malpractice by Armed Forces medical personnel. Directs the Attorney General to defend against such negligence or malpractice suits, in accordance with procedures set forth in this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide liability insurance against such suits to military medical personnel assigned to a foreign country or detailed for service with other than a Federal agency or institution, or if the circumstances are such as are likely to preclude the remedies of third persons against the United States.

Bill· SS. 1383 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act with respect to payments to be made under oil and gas leases pursuant to such act.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1975

Revises the method of bidding on oil and gas leases under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Provides that such bidding shall be: (1) by sealed bids; and (2) on the basis of a cash bonus and payments. States that the amount of such payments shall be equal to 60 percent of the value of the oil and gas produced at a wellhead after reducing the value by the lessee's exploration and production costs during each year. Limits the total amount of such costs to not more than 40 percent of the value of the oil or gas produced. States that 15 percent of the revenues paid in connection with any leases on the Outer Continental Shelf shall be divided among the coastal States according to the following formula: (1) two-thirds to a special Coastal States Fund in the Department of the Treasury; and (2) one-third paid directly to the several coastal States in proportion to the amount of oil and gas produced off the coast of each such State. Establishes the Coastal States Fund. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to manage the fund and to make grants to assist coastal States impacted by anticipated or actual oil and gas production to ameliorate adverse environmental effects and control secondary social and economic impacts associated with the development of Federal energy resources in or on the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires the Secretary to establish requirements for grant eligibility.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 28 (94th)referred

A concurrent resolution relating to a bust or statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1975

Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bronze bust or statue of Martin Luther King Junior, and to cause such sculpture to be placed in a suitable location in the Capitol as determined by the Joint Committee on the Library.

Bill· SS. 1302 (94th)reported

Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments - Title I: Amendments to the General Provisions of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 - Sets forth the definition of "mine" under this Act. Transfers the functions of the Secretary of the Interior in developing health and safety standards to the Secretary of Labor. Title II: Mine Safety and Health Standards Amendments - Revises title I of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. Establishes the duty of: (1) each mine operator and miner to comply with the health and safety standards of this Act, and (2) each mine operator to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards. Provides that the Secretary may by rule promulgate, modify, or revoke any health and safety standard. Provides that the Secretary may request the recommendations of an advisory committee whenever he determines that a rule should be promulgated. Sets forth the time period for the reporting of any recommendations by the Committee. Prescribes procedures for publication and public hearings with respect to any rule proposed by the Secretary prior to its issuance. Requires the Secretary, in promulgating standards, to set the standard which assures miners will not suffer impairment of health, functional capacity, or diminished life expectancy even if regularly exposed to hazards throughout their working lives. Directs the Secretary to consider (1) the latest available scientific data in the field; (2) the feasibility of the standards; and (3) experience gained under this and other health and safety statutes. Provides that any standard promulgated must prescribe the use of labels or other warnings necessary to ensure that miners are apprised of all hazards to which they are exposed, relevant symptoms and appropriate emergency treatment and proper conditions and precautions of safe use or exposure. Sets forth additional factors which must be prescribed in specified instances. Requires that no safety or health standard promulgated under this Act shall reduce the protection afforded miners below that provided by any safety or health standard previously in effect. States that where the Secretary determines that miners are potentially subjected to physical or mental impairment from exposure to toxic substances, he may promulgate an emergency standard. Sets forth the procedures for promulgation of such emergency standard. Allows operators to apply to the Secretary for a temporary order permitting limited non- compliance with a standard. Specifies the circumstances under which such order shall be originally granted and renewed. Allows an operator to apply for a variance from a standard. Permits persons adversely affected by a standard to challenge its validity, within 60 days of its promulgation, in the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals. Empowers the Secretary to appoint advisory committees to assist and advise him. Sets forth the composition and compensation of the members of any such committee. Authorizes the Secretary, or the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare: (1) to enter any mine subject to this Act, and (2) to make reasonable inspections and investigations and to question privately employers, owners, operators, agents, or employees. Requires inspections of underground mines at least four times a year. States that no advance notice of inspections shall be given. Sets forth rules regarding the maintenance of records by operators with regard to work-related deaths, injuries, illness, miner exposure to toxic substances, and all accidents, except specified roof falls. Provides that if any miner or their representative believes that a standard violation exists that threatens physical harm or that an imminent danger exists, he may request an inspection by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to provide a minimum of one spot inspection of all or part of a mine during every five working days at irregular intervals, if the mine contains some especially hazardous conditions. Provides that if, upon inspection or investigation, the Secretary or his representative believes an operator has violated any standard, he shall issue a citation to the operator, describing the nature of the violation, and fixing a reasonable time for the violation's abatement. Prescribes rules governing (1) gross violations of standards; (2) follow-up inspections; and (3) withdrawal from the area of unabated violations of all but specified personnel. Requires the Secretary to notify, within a reasonable time, an operator issued a citation of any penalty to be assessed, and that the operator has 15 working days to notify the Secretary that he wishes to contest the citation or proposed penalty. Prohibits discharging, discriminating against, or interfering with the exercise of statutory rights by any mine employee or applicant for employment because he filed a complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this Act or testified or is about to testify for himself or others. Provides that if an operator notifies the Secretary that he intends to contest a citation, the Secretary shall immediately advise the Commission, which must then provide an opportunity for a hearing and issue an order affirming, modifying, or vacating the Secretary's order. Permits any person adversely affected or aggrieved by an order of the Commission to obtain review of such order in any appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals and specifies the procedures to be followed after a petition for review is filed. Provides procedures for counteracting dangerous conditions, including: (1) issuance of withdrawal orders barring all except specified persons from an area, and (2) issuance of notices where less than imminent dangers exist and an investigation is being conducted into such conditions. Authorizes the Secretary to institute civil action for relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, in any appropriate United States district court whenever an operator or his agent: (1) violates or does not comply with any order or decision issued under this Act; (2) hinders the Secretary or the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or their representatives in carrying out the provisions of this Act; (3) refuses to admit such representatives to the mine; (4) refuses to permit the inspection of the mine, or the investigation of an accident or occupational disease related to such mine; (5) refuses to furnish any information or report requested in furtherance of this Act's provisions; or (6) refuses to permit access to and copying of such records as are necessary in carrying out provisions of this Act. Imposes penalties for violation of this Act. Provides that if a mine is closed by an order issued under this Act, all miners working during the shift when the order was issued who are idled shall be entitled to full compensation at their regular rates of pay for the period they are idled, but not more than the balance of the shift. Authorizes the Secretary to administer this Act through the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Authorizes the appropriation of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title III: Relationship to Occupational Safety and Health Program - Provides that nothing in this Act applies the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 to the working conditions in the mines. Increases the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission from three to five members appointed by the President with the Senate's consent. Sets forth the duties and procedure for operation of the Commission. Directs the Commission to prescribe rules of procedures for its review of decisions in cases under this Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 which shall meet specified standards. Authorizes the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to conduct research related to the development of safety and health standards under this Act. Provides that the Secretary, in carrying out his functions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, shall include accurate statistics on the work injuries and illnesses occurring in the mines. States that nothing in this Act prohibits the application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to sand and gravel mines. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Transfers the functions of the Secretary of the Interior under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 and the Federal Metallic and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act of 1966 to the Secretary of Labor, except those expressly transferred to the Commission by this Act. Provides that the mandatory and advisory standards relating to mines which are in effect on the date of enactment of this Act shall remain in effect as mandatory standards under title I of this Act until the Secretary issues new or revised standards. Establishes in the Labor Department a Mine Administration for Safety and Health to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, with the Senate's advice and consent. Provides that research activities relating to mine health will be carried out by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Secretary's research activities relating to safety are extended to all mines now covered by this Act. Extends to all mines covered by this Act the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare's authorization to conduct studies and research involving the protection of life and prevention of diseases relating to certain non-miners who work with or around mine products. Provides that any State law or regulation providing for health and safety standards applicable to any mine now covered by this Act and that (1) is more stringent than Federal law, or (2) applies to any area not covered by Federal law, shall not be held to be in conflict with this Act. Repeals the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act of 1966.

Bill· SS. 1293 (94th)referred

A bill to establish the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Range, the Charles Sheldon National Wildlife Range, and the Kofa National Wildlife Range as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

Establishes the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Range (Montana); the Charles Sheldon National Wildlife Range (Nevada and Oregon); and the Kofa National Wildlife Range (Arizona) as areas within the National Wildlife Refuge System. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer such ranges in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act. Provides that no lands or waters within any of the ranges may be disposed of by sale, donation, or otherwise, nor may the administration of the ranges be transferred, in whole or part, from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, unless such disposal or transfer is authorized by Act of Congress.

Bill· SS. 1268 (94th)referred

National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1975

National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act - Defines the terms used in the Act. States the findings and policy of Congress with regard to maintaining for the American people an enduring wildlife heritage. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a systematic planning program to guide the administration and management of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and its component units. Establishes, specifies, and classifies such component units. Provides that no lands within the system may be disposed of, nor may the administration or management of any unit of the system be transferred in whole or in part, unless the Secretary of the Interior has determined that such disposal or transfer will have no adverse impact on wildlife or human environments and has transmitted a report of his findings, including environmental impact, and recommendations to the President. Directs the Secretary to review all lands and waters contiguous to and within all units of the National Wildlife Refuge System in existence on the effective date of this Act and report his findings and recommendations to the President within three years with respect to lands and waters which should be acquired or withdrawn. Directs the Secretary to review lands and waters in the public domain, in proximity to urban areas, and all coastal and marine waters within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States, to determine whether such lands and waters should be included within the System. Makes the National Wildlife Refuge Service responsible for the administration and management of the System.

Bill· SS. 1244 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 808 of the Act entitled "An Act to Establish a Code of Law for the District of Columbia", and section 2031 of title 18, United States Code, approved March 3, 1901, as amended (D.C. Code, section 22-2801), and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1975

Provides, in the District of Columbia and in U.S. courts in the States, that in any prosecution for the offense of carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will, or for rape, no information regarding the prior sexual conduct of such female may be received and considered except for the purpose of determining the issue of consent. States that, in order for the court to receive and consider information relating to consent, the defendant must show a pattern of past conduct relevant to the facts in the case and relevant to the consent issue. Provides that the court shall not require the prosecution to produce evidence that supports the victim's testimony if the testimony, if believed, establishes every element of the crime of forcible rape. Directs that, except when physical injury to the victim is alleged by the prosecution, physical injury or evidence of resistance by such victim shall not be required for the prosecution to meet its burden of proof. States that information or other evidence of prior sexual relations or acts between the female and the defendant shall be admissible on the issue regarding consent. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 2031)

Bill· SS. 1213 (94th)referred

Emergency Health Insurance Extension Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975

Emergency Health Insurance Extension Act - Title I: Continuation Of Employment - Based Health Insurance Coverage For The Unemployed: - Provides that previously employed individuals presently entitled to unemployment compensation and who would be covered by an employment-based health insurance plan shall be entitled to continued health insurance coverage coincident with entitlement to unemployment compensation. Requires employers to provide for such coverage as a condition of (1) declaring payments to employee health insurance plans as tax deductions or (2) maintaining treatment as a nonprofit organization. Title II: Temporary Health Insurance Protection For The Currently Unemployed - Provides that any individual unemployed during the period between the date of enactment of this Act and the date on which its provisions become effective (four months from the date of enactment, with specified exceptions) who is entitled to unemployment compensation, and who would be covered by an employment-based health insurance plan shall be entitled to continued health insurance coverage under such plan for this period. Creates on the books of the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Federal Emergency Health Insurance Trust Fund to be funded by 100 percent of the one percent excise tax on health insurance premiums imposed on carriers under this Act on health insurance premiums. Creates a Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund to be composed of specified Cabinet members to (1) hold the Trust Fund; (2) report annually to the Congress concerning the operation and status of the Trust Fund; and (3) to review the management and to recommend changes in Federal law as with respect to such Fund. Provides for the supplementary financing of the Trust Fund in addition to the tax revenues to be appropriated to it. Title III: Tax Provisions Applicable In Case Of Nonparticipation By Employers Or Carriers - Provides that the deduction allowed to employers for payments to an employment based health insurance plan shall be reduced by one-half in the case where the applicable plan does not provides for coverage of former employees in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Provides that the total amount of any premium tax paid by a carrier with respect to a plan not requiring such coverage for former employees shall not be allowed as a tax deduction. Denies status as a tax-exempt organization to employers and health insurance carriers not offering such post-employment coverage as part of an employment-based health insurance plan. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides that unemployed individuals not receiving unemployment compensation for a particular week solely due to illness or injury shall be deemed to have received such compensation for such week for the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1201 (94th)referred

A bill to increase the aggregate gross compensation which may be paid to employees in the office of a Senator and to permit funds available for such purpose to be used to purchase or lease additional mechanical office equipment.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975

Increases the aggregate gross compensation which may be paid to employees in the office of a Senator. States that such aggregate compensation shall range from $417,298 in the office of a Senator representing a State with fewer than 2,000,000 population to $792,980 in the office of a Senator representing a State with a population of 17,000,000 or more. Permits such funds to be used to purchase or lease mechanical office equipment.

Bill· SS. 1177 (94th)referred

Voter Registration Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975

Voter Registration Act - Establishes within the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, the Voter Registration Administration. Provides that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, an Administrator and two Associate Administrators for terms of four years each. Sets forth the duties and powers of the Administration. Authorizes the Administration to establish and administrater a voter registration program in accordance with this Act for all Federal elections. Provides that an individual who fulfills the requirements to be a qualified voter under State law and who is registered to vote under the provisions of this Act shall be entitled to vote in Federal election in that State, except that each State shall provide for the registration or other means of qualification of all residents not later than 30 days prior to any Federal election. Directs the Administration to prepare voter registration forms. Authorizes the Administration to enter into agreements with the Postal Service, with departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and with State officials for the distribution of registration forms. Requires the Administration to assist State officials in detecting fraudulent voter registration, when such assistance is requested. Provides that the district courts of the United States or the United States District Court of the District of Columbia shall have jurisdiction, without regard to any amount in controversy, of proceedings instituted pursuant to this Act. Provides that whoever knowingly or willfully gives false information for the purposes of establishing eligibility to register or vote, or conspires for the purpose of encouraging false registration or illegal voting, or pays, offers, or accepts payment either for registration to vote or for voting registers to vote with intention of voting more than once in the same election shall be fined not more than $10,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. States that any person who deprives, or attempts to deprive any other person of any right under this Act shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Authorizes the Administration to pay to each appropraite State the reasonable cost of processing registration forms prescribed under this Act. Provides that any State that adopts the Federal assistance post card form shall be deemed to be in full compliance with specified provisions of this Act. Authorizes appropriations of such as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1169 (94th)referred

Economic Impact Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975

Economic Impact Act - Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to prepare an economic impact statement for each bill or joint resolution reported in the Senate or the House of Representatives, each amendment proposed on the floor of Congress, and each rule or regulation proposed by any Federal agency. Provides that such a statement shall cover the fiscal year in which the bill or rule is proposed and each of the five following fiscal years, or the authorized duration of the bill's provisions, and shall analyze specified economic and social factors. Directs Federal agencies to provide all necessary assistance to the Director in carrying out his duties under this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 109 (94th)passed

A resolution to establish a temporary select committee to study the Senate committee system.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975

Establishes a temporary select committee of the Senate comprised of 12 members to conduct a thorough study of the Senate committee system. Provides the committee with the powers necessary to carry out the study. Authorizes the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $900,000. Requests the select committee to submit interim reports and a final report with recommendations by February 28, 1976.

Bill· SS. 1009 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title 13 of the United States Code to require the compilation of current data on total population between censuses and to require the use of such current data in the administration of Federal laws in which population is a factor.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1975

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, during intervals between decennial censuses of population, to produce and publish for each State, county, and local unit of government with a population of 50,000 or more current data on total population. Authorizes the Secretary to make surveys on subjects (other than population) covered by the censuses provided for in this title. Requires that data most recently produced and published shall be used in the administration of any law of the United States in which population is used to determine the amount of benefit received by State and local units of general purpose government. Directs the Secretary and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to jointly initiate the development of uniform methods and procedures in producing statistical information used in effecting the delivery of Federal benefits to State and local governments and report progress toward the development of such procedures not later than one year after enactment of this Act. Specifies that this Act does not limit the present authority of the Office of Management and Budget to develop statistical standards. (Amends 13 U.S.C. 181; Adds 13 U.S.C. 182, 183, 184)

Bill· SS. 973 (94th)referred

Energy Conservation and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

Energy Conservation and Development Act - Imposes on gasoline sold by the producer or importer a gasoline efficiency tax at the following rate: (1) 5 cents a gallon, on gasoline sold between December 31, 1975, and January 1, 1977; (2) 10 cents a gallon, on gasoline sold between December 31, 1976, and January 1, 1978, (3) 15 cents a gallon, on gasoline sold between December 31, 1977, and January 1, 1979, and (4) 20 cents a gallon, on gasoline sold after December 31, 1978. Authorizes a tax credit against the tax imposed under this Act based upon a schedule geared to the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Authorizes a tax deduction for the gasoline efficency tax. Authorizes the imposition of an automobile fuel efficiency tax upon each new automobile based upon a schedule reflecting automobile fuel consumption. Requires that such excise tax shall be $1,000 for automobiles which do not get over 10 miles per gallon for the period after August 31, 1979. Revises the amortization deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for converted coal facilities. Establishes an Energy Development Board. Authorizes such Board to (1) guarantee lenders against not to exceed 90 percent of any loss of principal and interest on loans which meet specified requirements for plant construction for, or the development of, synthetic fuels or solar energy; and (2) make purchase commitments, or such other similar undertakings as it determines to be appropriate, in order to encourage the development and production of synthetic fuels and the development of solar energy. Establishes an Energy Development Fund to be administered by the Board and used for the payment of the expenses and for the purpose of carrying out the Board's obligations under this Act. Increases the tariffs on the importation of crude oil.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 100 (94th)referred

A resolution relating to discrimination in international commerce.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

Expresses the sense of the Senate that discrimination in international commerce against individuals or institutions on religious, racial or ethnic grounds should not be tolerated. Urges action to be taken to end such discrimination.

Bill· SS. 962 (94th)referred

Older American Community Service Employment Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1975

Older Americans Community Service Employment Amendments - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to establish an older American community service program in order to promote useful part-time work opportunities in community service activities for unemployed low-income persons 55 years old or older who have poor employment prospects. Makes provisions for allotment of funds to State, local and private organizations to further the purposes of the program. Authorizes appropriations of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 99 (94th)referred

A resolution to protect tuna and other fish in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1975

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, to report to the Congress on action which can be taken to promote international compliance with conservation measures established by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. Specifies that such consideration should include a determination of whether the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 should be invoked. Provides for an examination of United States trade agreements with Ecuador in view of that nation's claim in the high seas not recognized by the United States.

Bill· SS. 861 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 4 of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1975

Exempts refiners whose total refining capacity on January 1, 1975, did not exceed one hundred thousand barrels per day from regulation promulgated under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act which would require the purchase of entitlement, or the payment of money through any other similar transfer arrangement aimed at equalizing the cost of crude oil domestic refiners during the existence of a two-tiered market for crude oil. Provides that this Act shall not restrict the rights of small refiners to receive such payments.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 92 (94th)referred

A resolution providing for investigations and studies by Standing Committees.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1975

Provides for investigations and studies by standing committees of the Senate to ascertain and identify those areas in which differences in treatment or application, on the basis of sex, exist in connection with the administration and operation of those provisions of law under their respective jurisdictions. Requires that each committee present to the Senate a preliminary and final report on such investigations with recommendations.

Bill· SS. 810 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to permit owners of properties located in nonparticipating communities to participate in the flood insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1975

Authorizes, under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, the participation by owners of properties located in nonparticipating communities to participating communities to participate in the flood insurance programs of such Acts.

Bill· SS. 766 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1974 so as to increase from 13 to 26 the maximum number of weeks for which an individual may receive emergency compensation thereunder.

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1975

Increases from thirteen to twenty-six the maximum number of weeks for which an individual may receive emergency compensation under the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act. Requires that amounts established by States for individuals in emergency compensation accounts must equal the lesser of (1) 100 percent (presently 50 percent of the total amount of regular compensation payable to the individual with respect to the benefit year on the basis of which he most recently received regular compensation, or (2) 26 times (presently 13 times) his average weekly benefit amount for his benefit year. (Amends U.S.C. 3304m.)

Bill· SS. 767 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Emergency Jobs and Unemployment Assistance Act of 1974 so as to increase from 26 to 39 the maximum number of weeks for which an individual may receive unemployment assistance under the special unemployment assistance program established by title II of such act.

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1975

Increases from 26 to 39 the maximum number of weeks for which an individual may receive unemployment assistance under the special unemployment assistance program established by the Emergency Jobs and Unemployment Assistance Act of 1974. Requires States to make unemployment assistance payments in the manner prescribed by the special unemployment assistance program in order to be eligible to participate in such program.

Bill· SS. 780 (94th)referred

A bill to provide education equalization incentive grants to the States.

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1975

Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make incentive grants to the States to equalize the quality of elementary and secondary education among the local educational agencies within each State, in such areas as the State deems vital. States that a State is eligible to receive a grant under this Act only if the State educational agency provides assurance that: (1) the quality of education provided to a child within that State is not the result of the wealth of the school district of the local educational agency in which the child attends school, but reflects the wealth of the State as a whole; (2) amounts commensurate with their needs are expended on children with greater educational needs, including, but not limited to, educationally disadvantaged, gifted, talented, handicapped, and vocational education students; and (3) amounts commensurate with the education costs are expended in local educational agencies within the State with greater costs, including cost attributable to sparsity of population, high density of population, and high living costs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act for fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978.

Bill· SS. 772 (94th)referred

Beef Research and Consumer Information Act

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.

Bill· SS. 699 (94th)referred

A bill to permit Senators to use mobile offices in their home State.

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.

Bill· SS. 666 (94th)referred

A bill to provide an income tax credit for savings for the payment of post-secondary educational expenses.

United States · United States Congress · 12 February 1975

Provides for a credit under the Internal Revenue Code for 20 percent of the amounts deposited by the taxpayer in an educational savings plan for himself or a dependent. Sets limitations on the amount of such credit, depent upon the nature of the account. Defines "educational savings plan" and other terms used in this Act. Provides for the recapture of any such credit allocable to nonqualified noneducational uses or for failure to use the account.

Bill· SS. 632 (94th)referred

A bill to help preserve the separation of powers and to further the constitutional prerogatives of Congress by providing for congressional review of executive agreements.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1975

Provides that any executive agreement made on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be transmitted to the Secretary of State, who shall then transmit such agreement (bearing an identification number) to the Congress. Provides that such an agreement which the President determines is prejudicial to the security of the United States shall instead be transmitted to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives under a written injunction of secrecy to be removed only upon due notice from the President. Requires each committee to personally notify the Members of its House that the Secretary has transmitted such an agreement with an injunction of secrecy, and such amendment shall thereafter be available for inspection only by such Members. Provides that any such executive agreement shall only come into force, with exceptions as stated in this Act, with respect to the United States at the end of the first period of sixty calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date on which the executive agreement is transmitted to Congress or such committees, as the case may be, if, between the date of transmittal and the end of the sixty-day period, both Houses agree to a concurrent resolution stating in substance that both Houses approve the executive agreement.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 68 (94th)open

A resolution establishing a procedure for requiring amendments to bills and resolutions to be germane.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1975

Declares that any time during the consideration of a bill or resolution in the Senate it shall be in order to move that no amendment which is not germane or relevant to the subject matter of the bill or resolution, shall thereafter be in order. Provides that if such a motion is agreed to by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senators present and voting, then an amendment thereafter proposed (except amendments proposed by the committee which reported such bill or resolution) which is not germane or relevant to the subject matter of such bill or resolution, or to the subject matter of an amendment proposed by the committee which reported such bill or resolution shall not be in order.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 11 (94th)referred

A concurrent resolution relating to a barrier-free environment for all handicapped ad Americans.

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.

Bill· SS. 565 (94th)referred

Bilingual Courts Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975

Bilingual Courts Act - Provides for bilingual proceedings in all district courts of the United States in both civil and criminal actions where it is determined that a party to the action or one of his witnesses does not understand the English language. Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Judiciary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 595 (94th)referred

A bill to amend Public Law 88-462.

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.

Bill· SS. 588 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to require that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at all stages of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

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.

Bill· SS. 564 (94th)referred

Congressional Election Financing Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975

Congressional Election Financing Act - Adds to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 a Title V: Public Financing of Congressional Elections. Sets forth the definitions of terms to be used in this Act. States that to be eligible to receive payments under this title, a candidate for election to Federal Office shall agree: (1) to obtain and to furnish to the Commission any evidence it may request about his campaign expenditures and contributions; (2) to keep and to furnish to the Commission information it may request; (3) to permit an audit and examination by the Commission and to pay any amounts required; and (4) to furnish statements of campaign expenditures and proposed campaign expenditures. Enumerates the eligibility certification requirements to be met by every candidate prior to receiving payments under this Act. Provides that every eligible candidate is entitled to payments in connection with his primary election campaign in an amount which is equal to the amount of contributions he accepts for that campaign. Describes the amounts which major party and minor party candidates are entitled to receive. Requires th Secretary of the Treasury to maintain in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund a separate account to be known as the Congressional Election Account. Directs the Secretary to deposit in the Account the amount available after payments for Presidential elections and nominating conventions have been set aside plus such additional amounts as may be authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title. Directs the Secretary to pay to candidates from this Account the amounts certified by the Federal Elections Commission. Requires that, after each congressional election, the Commission shall conduct a thorough examination and audit of the campaign expenditures of all candidates who received payments under this title. Provides for repayment of funds to the Account in the case of excess payments, the failure to make expenditures of any portion of the payments received, or the expenditure of such payments for purposes other than campaign expenses. Directs every candidate to furnish a detailed statement of expenditures and proposed expenditures whenever the Commission so requires, and directs the Commission to make available for public inspection summaries of all such statements. Requires the Commission to submit an annual report to Congress setting forth the expenditures of each candidate who received payments, the amounts certified for payment to each, and any amount required to be returned by a candidate. States that each such report submitted shall be printed as a Senate document. Imposes for violation of this title a fine of not more than $50,000, or not more than five years imprisonment, or both.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 60 (94th)passed

A resolution authorizing additional assistants in the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975

Authorizes each Senator serving on a committee to hire staff to assist him in his duties as a member of each committee on which such Senator serves. Allows each Senator serving as chairman of any subcommittee or ranking minority member of any subcommittee to hire staff to assist him in his duties. States that individuals so appointed shall be in addition to employees otherwise authorized.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 59 (94th)passed

A resolution to aid in energy conservation.

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.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 10 (94th)referred

A concurrent resolution concerning the placement in the capitol of likenesses of individuals from minority groups.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1975

Authorizes the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain likenesses of members of minority groups to be placed in the United States Capitol. Provides for the establishment of an advisory committee to be composed of nine distinguished citizens from the public and private sectors, for the purpose of selecting members of minority groups it deems appropriate who have made significant contributions to the United States.