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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 297 (93rd)referred

Resolves, that it is the sense of the Senate that, during the period pending consideration and action by the Senate upon the H.R. 10710, as introduced in the first session of this Congress, cited as the "Trade Reform Act of 1973", and as amended.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1974

Makes it the sense of the Senate that, during the period pending consideration and action by the Senate upon the bill H.R. 10710, as introduced in the first session of this Congress, cited as the "Trade Reform Act of 1973", and as amended and passed by the House, no loan, guarantee, insurance, or credit shall be extended by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to any nonmarket economy country (other than any such country whose products are eligible for column 1 tariff treatment on the date of the enactment of this resolution), and no such country shall participate in any program of the Government of the United States which extends credits or credit guarantees or investment guarantees, directly or indirectly.

Bill· SS. 3113 (93rd)referred

Federal Transportation Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1974

Federal Transportation Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is the purpose of this Act to establish a program of coordinated Federal assistance for all forms of transportation in the United States. Defines the terms used in this Act. Establishes the Federal Transportation Trust Fund, transferring and appropriating specified amounts into such fund. Makes it the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) hold the trust fund; (2) report annually to Congress on its financial status; and (3) invest portions of the fund not required to meet current withdrawals. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. States that amounts from the fund shall be used, as provided by appropriation Acts, in making payments to carry out approved comprehensive State transportation plans for fiscal years beginning after 1975 and before 1985. Sets forth the conditions of eligibility for State and political subdivision plans. Prescribes an allocation procedure for distribution of fund moneys among States, based on a population ratio. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary for the administrative expenses of carrying out this Act.

Bill· SS. 3069 (93rd)referred

A bill to extend through December 1974 the period during which benefits under the supplemental security income program on the basis of disability may be paid without interruption pending the required disability determination, in the case of individuals who received public assistance under State plans on the basis of disability for December 1973 but not for any month before July 1973.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1974

Extends through December 1974, the period during which benefits under the supplemental security income program on the basis of disability may be paid without interruption pending the required disability determination, in the case of individuals who received public assistance under State plans on the basis of disability for December 1973 but not for any month before July 1973.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 291 (93rd)passed

Resolved, that it is hereby declared to be the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States shall make every possible diplomatic effort through the Department of State and other relevant agencies to (1) ascertain the truth of the present whereabouts or fate of United States newsmen missing in South Asia, and (2) obtain the release of those still alive and an accounting of those who may be dead.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1974

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States make every possible diplomatic effort through the Department of State and other relevent agencies to: (1) ascertain the truth of the present whereabouts or fate of United States newsmen missing in Southeast Asia; and (2) obtain the release of those still alive and an accounting of those who may be dead. Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of this resolution to the President and the Secretary of State.

Bill· SS. 3040 (93rd)referred

Natural Gas Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1974

Natural Gas Act Amendments - Expands the provision of the Natural Gas Act to apply to the sale of natural gas delivered for the first time in interstate commerce or sold in interstate commerce upon the expiration of an existing contract on or after the effective date of this Act, or produced from wells commenced on or after such date. Provides that where a natural gas company purchases natural gas from an affiliate, the Federal Power Commission may disallow any change by such company which is based on the amount paid in excess of current prices to nonaffiliates. States that, in order to protect the interests of consumers, the Federal Energy Office is authorized for three years to monitor the wellhead prices of exempted natural gas sales, and if necessary, to establish ceiling prices. Sets forth the factors to be taken into account in making such a ceiling determination.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 281 (93rd)passed

Resolves that it is the sense of the Senate that in any allocation of energy supplies or other actions by Federal departments and agencies to alleviate the energy shortage, proper consideration should be given.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1974

Makes it the sense of the Senate that in any allocation of energy supplies or other actions by Federal departments and agencies to alleviate the energy shortage, proper consideration should be given, in light of the facts expressed in the preamble of this resolution, to the provision of adequate supplies of energy to all segments of the tourism industry.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 66 (93rd)referred

Resolved by the Senate (House of Representatives concurring), that it is the sense of the Congress that the President direct the Secretary of State to bring to the immediate attention of the Soviet Government the deep and growing concern among citizens of the United States over the plight of Simas Kudirka and to urge his release from imprisonment and his return to his family.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1974

Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President direct the Secretary of State to bring to the immediate attention of the Soviet Government the deep and growing concern among citizens of the United States over the plight of Simas Kudirka and to urge his release from imprisonment and his return to his family. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States forward a copy of this resolution to the United States Representative to the United Nations for transmission to the Commission on Human Rights of the United Nations.

Bill· SS. 2930 (93rd)referred

Patent Law Modernization Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1974

Patent Law Modernization Act - Revises the Patent Laws, title 35, United States Code.

Bill· SS. 2933 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide greater security for the U.S. passport.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1974

Provides, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, that whenever any person is born outside of the United States and its outlying possessions and is a citizen of the United States at birth, the birth of that person shall be registered with a consular officer in the country in which that person was born within such time and under such regulations as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State. Provides that if such registration is not made within the time prescribed, it shall be presumed that such person is not a citizen of the United States by birth. Imposes criminal penalties on persons for failure to surrender a passport when requested to do so and for collusion with foreign governments to evade passport laws and regulations. Provides that no person who refuses to swear or affirm his allegiance to the United States shall be entitled to receive, hold, or use any passport or other credential issued by, or under authority of, the United States which identifies such person as one bearing allegiance to the United States. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1401, 1548, 1547)

Bill· SS. 2923 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, to require the Armed Forces to continue to provide certain special educational services to handicapped dependents of members serving on active duty.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1974

Requires the Armed Forces to provide special educational and health services to dependents of members serving on active duty who are deaf, hard of hearing, seriously emotionally disturbed, moderately or severely mentally retarded, crippled, or have a speech or health impairment or specific learning disability requiring special education and related services. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1079 (d))

Bill· SS. 2883 (93rd)referred

Fair Credit Reporting Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1974

Fair Credit Reporting Act Amendments - Provides that if an investigative consumer report contains information which may be adverse to the consumer to whom it relates, a consumer reporting agency may not furnish that report to any third party for employment purposes unless, at least five business days prior thereto, such agency mails or otherwise delivers without charge a copy of such report to the consumer to whom it relates, except that any third-party medical information contained in the report shall be deleted and the consumer shall be advised of the existence of such information and of his right to have such information furnished to a licensed physician of his choice.

Bill· SS. 2863 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 in order to provide that certain seatbelt standards shall not be required under such act.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1974

Prevents the Secretary of Transportation, under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, from requiring any motor vehicle to be equipped with any starter interlock system associated with seat belts or upper torso restraints. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 1392)

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 63 (93rd)referred

A concurrent resolution relating to unaccounted for personnel captured, killed, or missing during the Indochina conflict.

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1974

Makes it the sense of the Congress: (1) that new efforts should be made by the Government of the United States through appropriate diplomatic and international channels to persuade the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of Vietnam, and the Lao Patriotic Front to comply with their obligations with respect to personnel captured or killed during the Vietnam conflict and with respect to personnel still in a missing status; (2) that every effort should be made to obtain the cooperation of the various Cambodian authorities in providing information with respect to personnel missing in Cambodia; and (3) that further efforts should be made to obtain necessary cooperation for search teams to inspect crash sites and other locations where personnel may have been lost.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 222 (93rd)passed

A resolution to authorize a National Ocean Policy Study.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1973

Authorizes the Committee on Commerce to make an investigation of national oceans policy for the purpose of: (1) determining national capabilities in the oceans, (2) determining the adequacy of current Federal programs relating to the oceans and recommending improvements; (3) establishing policies to achieve the goal of full utilization and conservation of living resources for the oceans; (4) assessing the needs for new policies for the development and utilization of the nonliving resources of the oceans; (5) encouraging implementation of coastal zone management; (6) establishing a comprehensive national policy for understanding and protecting the global ocean environment through education, exploration, research, and international cooperation; and (7) making an assessment of proposals for national and international jurisdiction over the oceans. Authorizes, for the purpose of this resolution, the Committee on Commerce to expend, through February 28, 1975, from the contingent fund of the Senate, a sum not to exceed $200,000.

Bill· SS. 2801 (93rd)referred

Food Supplement Amendment

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 1973

Food Supplement Amendment - Defines the term "food supplement" for purposes of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to mean food for special dietary uses, and defines the meaning of "special dietary uses" as particular uses of food for man which meets specified requirements. Provides that in administering such Act the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall not limit the potency, number, combination, amount, or variety of any synthetic or natural vitamin, mineral, or other nutritional substance, or ingredient of any food for special dietary uses if the amount recommended to be consumed does not ordinarily render it injurious to health.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 60 (93rd)referred

A concurrent resolution declaring the existence of a shortage of crude oil, residual fuel oil, and refined petroleum products.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1973

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should determine and take immediate steps to reduce Federal Government consumption of fuels by a third; (2) the President should initiate a program within the Federal Government to immediately reduce nonessential uses of all Government vehicles and equipment, and commercial and mass transportation should be utilized whenever practical in the conduct of government business; (3) the President should allot Federal Government departments and agencies a fixed quantity of fuel for a fixed period for essential purposes only, and critical national security activities and other vital services may be exempted on a case-by-case basis; (4) the Secretary of Defense should immediately initiate innovative measures to reduce the amount of fuels used for defense activities; and (5) the President should immediately urge State, local, and other public authorities to adopt similar measures.

Bill· SS. 2784 (93rd)passed

Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973

Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act - Title I: Vocational Rehabilitation and Educational Assistance Rate Adjustments - Increases the base figures for vocational rehabilitation and Educational assistance by eight per cent. Adjusts three-quarter and half-time rates to provide the same proportion as the amount of training taken. Provides increases for trainees pursuing farm-cooperative apprentice programs or other on the jobe training. Provides that veterans of the Vietnam era rated 10 per cent disabled or greater shall automatically be entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits. Title II: Educational Assistance Program Adjustments - Extends the current 8-year delimiting date for veterans to complete their programs of education to 10 years. Excludes in computing the delimiting date for those veterans and civilians held as prisoners of war in the Vietnam theater of operations, the period of time which they were detained plus any period of time which they were hospitalized immediately subsequent to their release. Provides those recently discharged from military service up to 6 months of educational assistance to pursue refresher training to update knowledge, skills, and technological advances occurring in their fields of employment during their period of active military service. Provides cost-of-living increases for veterans or eligible persons enrolled in apprenticeship or other on-the-job training. Title III: Veterans' Education Loan Program - Establishes a veterans' education loan program. Prescribes the eligibility requirements, the amount and conditions, and interest rate of such loans. Requires that a fee shall be collected from each veteran obtaining a loan for the purpose of insuring against defaults on such loans. Title IV: Veterans, Wives, and Widows Employment Assistance and Preference and Veterans' Reemployment Rights - Extends job counseling, training, and placement services for veterans to include among those eligible to receive services, widows of veterans who have died of service-connected causes and wives of totally disabled veterans. Directs the Administrator of Veterans in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the Civil Service Commission to establish an affirmative action plan for every Federal department and agency for the preferential employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. Extends reemployment rights to those who were employed by State or local governments prior to entering the service.

Bill· SS. 2680 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act, as amended.

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1973

Authorizes, under the Clean Air Act, the temporary suspension of emission requirements during the period from November 15, 1973, through May 15, 1974, as to any fuel burning stationary source which would be in violation of such requirement due to actions ordered by the President under the National Emergency Fuels Act.

Bill· SS. 2676 (93rd)referred

National Homestead Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1973

National Homestead Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transfer without payment to a local public agency any real property: (1) which is improved by a single family dwelling; (2) to which the Secretary holds title; (3) which is not occupied; (4) which is suitable for use by such agency in an urban homestead program which meets the requirements of this Act; and (5) which is requested by such agency for use in such an urban homestead program. Enumerates the criteria under which the Secretary may approve an urban homestead program carried out by a local public agency, including the conditional conveyance of abandoned residential property by a local housing agency to an individual or a family without any substantial consideration. Requires the Secretary to conduct a continuing evaluation of programs carried out pursuant to this Act and, beginning with the third year, transmit an annual report to the Congress. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 200 (93rd)passed

A resolution relating to the national security of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1973

Makes it the sense of the Senate that other nations should not construe domestic events as adversely affecting our resolve to uphold our vital interests, nor be tempted to seize upon them as an opportunity to undermine the security of the United States. Expresses the sense of the Senate that other nations should not construe domestic events as impairing the full commitment of our Government to achieve a just and durable peace in the Middle East. Calls upon all friendly nations to join with the United States in pursuance of these vital common objectives, which have as their goal respect for law and a stable and secure peace throughout the world.

Bill· SS. 2663 (93rd)referred

A bill to create a special committee to supervise the activities of certain Federal prosecutors.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1973

Provides that a Federal Prosecutor or duly authorized officer of a Federal court who undertakes an investigation into violations of law, during or after the Presidential campaign of 1972, shall notify the Chief Justice of the United States who shall appoint a committee to supervise the activities of such officer or members of his staff. Directs that the committee shall consist of three United States circuit judges who served as Chief Judges of the United States Court of Appeals but have since retired from active service, who shall serve until termination of the investigation or until reaching the age of seventy-five. Requires that members of the committee shall retain their offices as, but not exercise judicial functions as, circuit judges and shall not receive any other compensation. Requires the officer in charge of the investigation to report regularly to the committee and to take no action in his investigation or to obtain evidence without committee approval. Provides that the decision of the majority of the members of the committee shall be final. States that should the Prosecutor or other officer of a Federal court take action in disregard of the committee's decision, the committee shall so report to the President.

Bill· SS. 2598 (93rd)referred

Carpool Incentives Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1973

Carpool Incentives Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out demonstration projects designed to encourage the use of carpools in urban areas throughout the country while not adversely affecting bus and other mass transportation ridership in such areas. Provides that from proposals submitted by the States to the Secretary, the Secretary shall approve for funding those projects which offer the best prospects of achieving the objectives of this Act and which provide a reasonable balance among cities of various population sizes, traffic patterns, and geographical locations. States that the Federal share of the cost of such work shall be 90 per cent, except that the Federal share shall not exceed $1,000,000 for any single project. Directs the Secretary to give permits to demonstration projects proposed for cities or areas in air quality control regions after consultation with the Environment Protection Agency as to the value of such projects as a part of a transportation control plan for such region. Directs the Secretary to conduct a full investigation of the effectiveness of measures employed in the demonstration projects authorized by this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $10,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund to carry out this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 189 (93rd)referred

A resolution to urge the continued transfer to Israel of Phantom aircraft and other equipment.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1973

Makes it the sense of the Senate that the announced policy of the United States Government to maintain Israel's deterrent strength be implemented by continuing to transfer to Israel, by whatsoever means necessary, Phantom aircraft and other equipment in the quantities needed by Israel to repel the aggressors.

Bill· SS. 2465 (93rd)passed

Geothermal Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1973

Geothermal Energy Act - Title I: Loan Guarantee Program - Declares it to be the policy of the Congress to encourage the commercial development of means to produce energy from geothermal resources and to facilitate such development by authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to guarantee loans for such purposes. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to guarantee loans made for the purposes of acquiring rights in geothermal resources and performing exploration, development, and construction and operation of facilities for the commercial production of energy from geothermal resources. Specifies the terms and conditions such loans must meet prior to guarantee. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts to pay the lenders the interest charges which become due and payable on the unpaid balance of any such loan if the Secretary finds that enumerated circumstances occur. Establishes, in the Treasury of the United States, a Geothermal Resources Development Fund. Authorizes to be appropriated to the fund an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 annually, and such amounts as may be required for the administrative costs of carrying out the provisions of this title. Title II: Coordination of Federal Activities in Geothermal Energy Exploration, Research, and Development - Directs the Secretary, acting through the Geological Survey, to: (1) carry out a plan for the orderly exploration of all forms of geothermal resources of the Federal lands; (2) conduct regional surveys that will lead to a national inventory of geothermal resources in the United States; (3) publish and make available maps, reports, and other documents developed from such exploration to facilitate the commercial development of geothermal resources; (4) make such recommendations for legislation; and, (5) participate with the Atomic Energy Commission, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation in research. Enumerates the activities in which the Atomic Energy Commission is directed to participate in furtherance of the purposes of this Act. Directs the Commission to coordinate such activities with the Department of the Interior. States the conditions precedent to entering into agreements under this Act. Authorizes the Commission to investigate potential agreements for the cooperative development of major facilities to demonstrate the production of energy from geothermal resources and to submit engineering and financial proposals to the Congress for consideration of authorization to proceed with implementation. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this title: (1) $10 million for fiscal years 1974, 1975 and 1976 to the Secretary of the Interior; (2) $35 million for fiscal years 1974, 1975 and 1976 to the Atomic Energy Commission; and (3) such amounts as may be required in fiscal years 1974, 1975 and 1976 to NASA.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 172 (93rd)referred

A resolution relating to the pass-through of gasoline and diesel fuel grade number 2 cost increases under the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1973

Makes it the sense of the Senate that the President, in exercising the authority conferred by the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 with respect to price levels applicable to sales of gasoline or diesel fuel grade number two, should permit the passthrough of any increase in the cost to the seller of gasoline or diesel fuel grade number two which was lawfully put into effect on or after August 1, 1973.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 156 (93rd)passed

A resolution extending congratulations to Senator Stennis on his birthday.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973

Declares that the United States Senate does hereby congratulate and felicitate the distinguished Senator from Mississippi, the Honorable John C. Stennis, on his birthday and expresses the wish that he will enjoy many other such anniversaries in the future. Declares that members of the Senate greatly miss the distinguished Senator and wish for him an early return to the Senate Chamber and to his duties in the Senate. Directs that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Journal of the Senate and a copy furnished to Mr. Stennis.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 145 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the States of New Jersey and New York for certain amendments to the Waterfront Commission Compact and for entering into the Airport Commission Compact.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973

Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of Congress to the States of New Jersey and New York for specified amendments to the Waterfront Commission Compact and for entering into the Airport Commission Compact.

Bill· SS. 2304 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for mobile home-State offices for Senators.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1973

Provides that each Senator shall be entitled to not more than three offices (including mobile offices) for official use within the State he represents. States that in the event that (1) office space is not available in any post office or Federal building, or (2) the Senator desires mobile offices, the amount available to the Senator may be extended to secure such other office space or mobile offices.

Bill· SS. 2215 (93rd)referred

Emergency Anti-Inflation Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1973

Emergency Anti-inflation Act - Provides that the President shall submit a budget pursuant to the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 in which nontrust fund expenditures do not exceed nontrust fund revenues for each fiscal year.

Bill· SS. 2176 (93rd)referred

National Fuels and Energy Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1973

National Fuels and Energy Conservation Act - Establishes in the Department of the Interior the Office of Energy Conservation which shall have a Director appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office, shall: (1) work with the Council on Environmental Quality in developing new energy conservation initiatives for the Federal Government; (2) cooperate with private industry in developing energy conversation programs in industry; and (3) provide assistance to State governments in developing State energy conservation programs. Authorizes appropriations of $8,000,000 for each of the three fiscal years following enactment of this Act for the Secretary of Commerce to establish within the National Bureau of Standards an energy conservation research and development program to stimulate new or improved manufacturing and industrial processes, better building construction, materials, and techniques. Authorizes $4,000,000 for each of the three years following enactment for the Secretary of the Interior to establish development and testing centers for more efficient equipment for transmission of electrical energy. Directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration to use equipment, construction methods and management policies which make the maximum efficient use of energy in design, construction and operation of Federal buildings. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to develop improved design, lighting, and insulation standards to promote efficient energy use in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and publish standards of efficiency for electrical appliances and equipment. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate standards for labeling major electrical appliances and equipment so that shoppers may compare the efficiency of energy usage of such appliances and equipment. Prohibits manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers of electrical appliances and equipment from: (1) selling in interstate commerce any electrical appliance or equipment which is not labeled according to the FTC standard; and (2) advertising any electrical appliance or equipment unless the advertisement contains a statement in accord with the labeling standard. Establishes a $5,000 civil penalty for each violation of such selling and advertising requirements. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prepare proposed minimum standards for average degree of fuel use for motor vehicles, and such standards shall be designed to achieve a substantial increase in degree of fuel use by motor vehicles not in compliance with such standards within three years from the enactment of such standards by Congress, with all motor vehicles being required to meet such standards within five years. Requires manufacturers of motor vehicles to conduct tests and make such reports as the Secretary may require for the purpose of establishing such standards. Requires that all motor vehicles sold or manufactured in the United States shall bear a label stating in nontechnical language the degree of fuel use, and prohibits the advertisement of such vehicles unless the advertisement states the degree of fuel use. Establishes a $1,000 civil penalty for offering an improperly labeled vehicle for sale and a $50,000 penalty for each advertisement not disclosing degree of fuel use. Directs the Federal Power Commission to promulgate regulations requiring electric and gas public utilities to submit to the Commission annual reports on energy conservation policies. Directs each agency of the Federal Government engaged in the sale of electrical energy to submit to the Congress a study of the impact of the rate structure of such agency on the consumption and conservation of energy. Requires the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations for advertising and promotion of energy and fuels which: (1) shall be designed to prohibit advertising or promotion of energy or fuels by any person or corporation when such person or corporation is unwilling or unable to meet customers' requirements for energy or fuel; and (2) shall generally prohibit advertising and promotion which are calculated or likely to result in unnecessary energy consumption. Establishes a $50,000 civil penalty for each violation of such advertising and promotion regulations. Directs the Council on Environmental Quality to submit to the Congress: (1) a report evaluating the impact on fuel consumption of national and regional systems of freight transportation; and (2) a study of the relationships between motor vehicle sizes, the needs of motor vehicle users, and the public interest. Authorizes for each fiscal year such additional sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act.

Bill· SS. 2118 (93rd)referred

A bill to modify the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay, N.Y.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973

Modifies the project for hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control at East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamacia Bay, New York. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to commence work on the beach erosion control aspect of the project, independently of the hurricane-flood protection aspect of the project, following the completion of environmental studies regarding that aspect.

Bill· SS. 1988 (93rd)referred

Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1973

Interim Fisheries Zone Extension and Management Act - Extends the jurisdiction of the United States over specified ocean areas and fish for purposes of protecting the domestic fishing industry. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $1,000,000 in any fiscal year to carry out the provision of this Act. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct research in order to promote the conservation of fish originating in the United States territorial sea and contiguous fisheries zone.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 119 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States for the protection of unborn children and other persons.

United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1973

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that with respect to the right to life, the word "person", as used in this article and in the fifth and fourteenth articles of amendment to the U.S. Constitution applies to all human beings, including their unborn offspring at every stage of their biological development, irrespective of age, health, function, or condition of dependency. Provides that this article shall not apply in an emergency when a reasonable medical certainty exists that continuation of the pregnancy will cause the death of the mother.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 115 (93rd)passed

A resolution to pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces who are missing in action in Indochina.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973

Declares that on Memorial Day, May 28, 1973, special remembrance be given by a grateful people to the 1,288 members of the Armed Forces of the United States currently listed as missing in action in Indochina. Declares that all American motorists are encouraged to turn on their automobile lights throughout Memorial Day, May 28, 1973, as a symbol of this remembrance. Provides that every effort be made to secure the cooperation of all parties in the Indochina conflict to insure the fullest and most expeditious resolution of the status of members of the U.S. Armed Forces missing in Indochina.

Bill· SS. 1687 (93rd)referred

Menominee Restoration Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1973

Menominee Restoration Act - Provides for the repeal of the Act of June 17, 1954 which terminated Federal supervision of the Menominee Tribe. Provides that within fifteen days after the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary shall announce the date of a general council meeting of the tribe to elect the Menominee Restoration Committee. States that the Menominee Restoration Committee shall represent the Menominee people in the implementation of this Act and shall have no powers other than those given to it in accordance with this Act. Authorizes the Menominee Restoration Committee, under contract with the Secretary, to proceed to make current the membership role of the Menominee Tribe in accordance with the terms of this Act. Requires the Menominee Restoration Committee to conduct elections by secret ballot for the purposes of determining the tribe's constitution and bylaws and the individuals who shall serve as members of the tribe's governing body. States that subject to the approval of the shareholders as required by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, the board of Directors of Menominee Enterprises Incorporated shall transfer to the Secretary all assets held by such corporation. Provides that such assets shall be held in trust by the Secretary, on behalf of the United States for the tribe. Authorizes the Secretary to make such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 105 (93rd)passed

A resolution requesting the President of the United States to appoint a special prosecutor in connection with the Presidential election of 1972.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1973

Makes it the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President immediately designate an individual of the highest character and integrity from outside the Executive Branch to serve as special prosecutor for the government of the United States in any and all criminal investigations, indictments, and actions arising from any illegal activity by any persons, acting individually or in combination with others, in the Presidential election of 1972, or any campaing, canvass, or other activity related to it; (2) the President should grant such special prosceutor all authority necessary and proper to the effective performance of his duties; and (3) the President should submit the name of such designee to the Senate, requesting a resolution of approval thereof.

Bill· SS. 1516 (93rd)referred

Legislative Priorities and Budget Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1973

Legislative Priorities and Budget Reform Act - Title I: Senate and House on the Budget - Establishes special standing Senate and House Budget Committees. Provides that each Committee will have 21 members, at least ten of whom also serve on other specified standing committees. States that each Budget Committee will establish six standing subcommittees whose combined jurisdiction are co-extensive with that of the parent committees. Sets forth the duties and responsibilties of the staff director of these Committees. Provides that no later than October 1 of each year, all Federal departments and agencies must send to the Budget Committees their budget requests for the ensuing fiscal year, the justifications for the requests and estimates of and justifications for any new budget authority that are expected to be requested in any of the following four fiscal years. States that any budget-relevant information sent by a department or agency to the President or the Office of Management and Budget must also be concurrently sent to the Senate and house Budget Committees. Title II: Transmission of Budget; Recommendations of Joint Economic Committee - Requires that the President's annual budget request be delivered to Congress on or before January 1 of each year. Provides that, on or before January 15 of each year, the Joint Economic Committee shall recommend budget authority and outlay ceilings for the ensuing fiscal year. Title III: Ceilings on Budget Authority and Outlays - Provides that, no later than February 1 of each year, the Budget Committee shall report identical concurrent resolutions specifying the maximum amount of new budget authority which should be made available for the ensuing fiscal year and the maximum amount of outlays which should be made in the ensuing fiscal year. States that if the House and the Senate fail to approve the identical concurrent resolutions or to agree upon alternative ceilings for new budget authority and outlays by February 15, the ceiling recommended by the Joint Economic Committee automatically becomes binding as though they had been agreed to by identical concurrent resolutions. Provides that after establishment of new budget authority and outlay ceiling, the parallel Subcommittees of the Budget Committees will meet to jointly review the program under their jurisdiction. Provides that each Subcommittee reports to its parent Committee the recommended levels of new budget authority and outlays which it and its counterpart Subcommittee determined are necessary for the coming fiscal year. States that the full Committees then jointly consider these recommendations and report out identical concurrent resolutions specifying ceilings on new budget authority and outlays covering the programs within the jurisdiction of each of the six subcommittees. States that if the House and Senate fail to approve these concurrent resolutions or to agree upon a substitute set of ceilings which are consistent with the established aggregate ceilings by April 1, the original concurrent resolutions automatically become binding as though they had been agreed to by both Houses. Provides that no legislation which provides or authorizes new budget authority shall be in order in either the Senate or House until new budget authority and outlays ceilings are established for each of the Subcommittee jurisdictions. Title IV: Review of Ceilings on Budget Authority and Outlays - Provides for an annual midsession review after Labor Day each year. States that after reviewing the latest available information on the state of the economy, on the rate of tax revenue receipt and on the effect of unforseen contingencies to the House and Senate Budget Committees may report by identical concurrent relsolutions any changes in previoulsy established ceilings to their respective Houses; to become effective, any recommended changes must be agreed to by both Houses. Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides that the Committee Reports accompanying all bills and joint resolutions reported by any committee shall set forth the amounts and subcommittee category of new budget authority provided and of outlays approved. Directs the parliamentarians of both Houses to maintain running totals of new budget authority and outlays approved in each Subcommittee's jurisdiction. States that whenever a bill or joint resolution would, if approved, cause any established ceiling to be exceeded, a two-thirds roll call vote will be required for its passage.