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Bill· SS. 3345 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the disposal of tin from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1976

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to dispose of approximately 28,000 long tons of tin now held in the national stockpile established pursuant to the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act and the supplemental stockpile established pursuant to the Agricultural Trade and Development Act of 1954.

Bill· SS. 3346 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the disposal of antimony from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1976

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to dispose of approximately 10,000 short tons of antimony now held in the national stockpile established pursuant to the strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act and the supplemental stockpile established pursuant to the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

Bill· SS. 3344 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the disposal of silver from the national stockpile.

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1976

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to dispose of approximately 118,000,000 troy ounces of silver now held in the national stockpile established pursuant to the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act.

Bill· SS. 3284 (94th)referred

A bill relating to fees charged for the grazing of livestock on certain Federal lands.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1976

Prohibits increases in fees charged for commercial grazing on public or national forest lands unless: (1) a study has been conducted by the Bureau of Land Management to determine the economic impact of the proposed increase on livestock producers; and (2) neither House of Congress passes a resolution disapproving the increase within 60 days of receiving the report of such study.

Bill· SS. 3254 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the act to encourage domestic travel in order to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to provide certain assistance to projects carrying out the purpose of such act.

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1976

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants available, on a matching basis with non-Federal funds, to States or subdivisions thereof, or private or public nonprofit organizations or associations, for the purpose of encouraging and promoting travel within the United States and its territories.

Bill· SS. 3227 (94th)referred

Solar Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1976

Solar Energy Act - Title I: Findings, Policy, Purpose and Definitions - Declares it the policy of the United States to reduce national reliance on crude oil imports as an energy source by demonstrating the reliability of solar energy generation facilities. Title II: Solar Energy Fiscal Year 1977 Suggested Budget Outlays for Operating Expenses, Plant and Equipment, and Construction - Recommends budget outlays for fiscal year 1977 in the following areas: solar heating and cooling, agricultural and industrial process heat, solar-thermal electric, photovoltaic, ocean-thermal, wind, solar crop irrigation, resource assessment and technology utilization, and other areas of solar energy research. Includes recommended budget outlays for specific projects. Title III: Responsibilities of the Administration - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to: (1) insure, to the maximum extent possible, that procurement under such Act be on a cost-sharing basis with private business; (2) consult with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration before granting or contracting of any demonstration projects under the Act; and (3) report to the President and the Congress by September 30, 1977 on the integration of existing electric utility systems with decentralized solar-electric generation systems.

Bill· SS. 3222 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1976

Removes the time limits within which educational assistance furnished by the Veterans' Administration must be used. Makes eligible for educational assistance any veteran of World War II, the Korean conflict, the Cold War period, or the Vietnam era who: (1) was entitled to educational assistance under any law administered by the Veterans' Administration as a result of active service during such war, conflict or era; and (2) whose entitlement thereto terminated before the date of the enactment of this Act without the veteran concerned availing himself, or only in part using, any such assistance.

Bill· SS. 3182 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide consultation and education to employers.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1976

Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, to make visits to the work place of any employer, upon the request of the employer, to consult with and advise the employer concerning the obligations of the employer under such Act. Directs the Secretary to give priority to small business and hazardous workplaces. Stipulates that no consultative visit made under this Act may serve as an inspection or investigation as otherwise provided for by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, except: (1) in the case of an employer who fails to eliminate a danger disclosed during such a visit; or (2) if conditions are found during such a visit which indicate the probability that death or serious harm could result to employees therefrom, the Secretary may notify the employer of such conditions and afford him a reasonable time to eliminate such conditions. Prohibits the transmission of information obtained during a consultative visit to representatives of the Secretary engaged in enforcement. Directs the Secretary to establish education programs to inform employers and employees of the hazards in particular industries. Authorizes the appropriation of funds through fiscal year 1978 for the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 3162 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Interstate Commerce Act and the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 in order to exempt certain compensation of employees from multiple taxation under the laws of States or subdivisions thereof other than the State or subdivision of residence or the State or subdivision wherein more than 50 percent of compensation is earned.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1976

States that, under the Interstate Commerce Act and the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, no part of the compensation paid by rail, motor, water or air carriers to employees shall be withheld for income tax purposes pursuant to the laws of any State except the State in which more than 50 percent of the compensation is paid. States that if the employee did not earn more than 50 percent of his compensation from such carriers in any one State, or subdivision thereof, then withholding shall be required only for the State or subdivision of the employees residence.

Bill· SS. 3132 (94th)referred

Small Business Employers' Occupational Safety and Health Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976

Small Business Employers' Occupational Safety and Health Act Amendments - Directs the Secretary of Labor, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, to visit the workplaces of small business employers of 25 employees or less to provide consultation and advice. Stipulates that such visits may be conducted only upon valid request, and shall be limited to matters specified in the request affecting conditions, structures, machines, apparatuses, devices, equipment, or materials in the workspace. Directs the Secretary to make recommendations regarding the elimination of any hazards disclosed within the scope of the on-site consultation. Prohibits the issuance of notices, citations, or penalties as a result of such visit. Requires that upon issuance of a citation to a small business for violations of standards, notice shall be given to such small business of the availability of financial assistance to correct violations.

Bill· SS. 3071 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for determination of grazing fees.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1976

Sets forth the basis for determining the fees to be charged for the commercial grazing of domestic livestock: (1) on public lands under the Taylor Grazing Act; (2) on government timberlands; and (3) within the national forest system.

Law· SS. 3065 (94th)open

Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1976

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1976

Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments - Title I: Amendments to Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide that six members of the Federal Election Commission be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Makes the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives ex officio members of the Commission. States that any appointed member of the Commission shall not engage in any other business, vocation, or employment while a member of the Commission. Makes it the purpose of the Commission to seek to obtain compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 concerning the Presidential Campaign Fund and the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account. Grants the Commission exclusive and primary jurisdiction with respect to the civil enforcement of such provisions. States that the authority or function of Congress will not be limited or diminished by this Act. Requires that an affirmative vote of four members of the Commission be taken before any guidelines for compliance with election laws are established. Limits the duties of the ex officio members to non-voting functions. Provides that all orders, determinations, rules, advisory opinions and opinions of counsel issued or granted by the Federal Election Commission before its reconstitution shall continue in effect to the same extent as if such transfer had not occurred. Requires that every person who receives a contribution in excess of $100 for a political committee shall render to the treasurer of such committee a detailed account thereof within five days. Provides that in any year in which a candidate is not on the ballot, such candidate and his authorized committee shall only be required to file a report with the Commission not later than the tenth day following the close of any calendar quarter in which aggregate contributions and expenditures were in excess of $5,000. Requires each treasurer of a political committee authorized by the candidate to raise contributions or make expenditures, other than the candidate's principal campaign committee, to file reports with the candidate's principal campaign committee. Requires a political committee, other than an authorized committee, with expenditures in excess of $100 to report the identification of each person to whom expenditures have been made, the amount, date, and purpose of each expenditure, and the name and address of, and office sought by, each candidate on whose behalf such expenditure was made. States that certification that such expenditure is made in cooperation with or at the suggestion of a candidate is made under penalty of perjury. Requires every person who makes expenditures or contributions expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate in an aggregate amount in excess of $100 within a calendar year to file a statement with the Commission. Requires the Commission to prepare indices of expenditures on a candidate-by-candidate basis. Includes the Democratic Caucus and the Republican Conference of each House of Congress among those eligible to submit written requests for advisory opinions of the Commission. States that advisory opinions shall apply only to the person requesting such advisory opinion and to any other person directly involved in the specific transaction or activity with respect to which such opinion is rendered. Requires the Commission to prescribe rules or regulations in any case where the Commission receives more than one request for advisory opinions relating to similar activities where the Commission determines that such activity is not subject to any existing rule or regulation prescribed by the Commission. Prohibits the Commission from investigating any complaint which is not in writing, signed and sworn to by the person filing the complaint, and notorized. Requires the Commission to afford a reasonable opportunity for any person notified of an apparent violation to demonstrate that no action should be taken against him. Allows the Commission: (1) upon determination that there is probable cause to believe that a knowing or willful violation of this Act has occurred or is about to occur, to refer such apparent violation to the Attorney General of the United States; and (2) upon determination that there is clear and convincing proof of a violation, to require that such person involved in a conciliation agreement to pay a civil penalty. Empowers the Commission to institute a civil action for relief if it believes that there has been a violation of any of the terms of a conciliation agreement. Prescribes civil penalties of not more than the greater of $10,000 or an amount equal to 300 percent of the contribution or expenditure involved in such violation. Allows a party aggrieved by an order of the Commission dismissing a complaint filed by such a party or by a failure of the Commission to act on such complaint within 90 days to file a petition with the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Sets time limits for the filing of such petitions. States that if the Commission determines after investigation that any person has violated an order of the court, it may petition the court for an order to adjudicate that person in civil contempt or criminal contempt if it believes the violation to be knowing and willful. Extends the duties of the Commission to include the compilation of a cumulative index of reports and statements filed with it by political committees supporting more than one candidate. Changes House rules concerning consideration of resolutions where a House committee reports any resolution relating to a rule or regulation proposed by the Commission. Prohibits any person from making contributions to any candidate or any political party which, in the aggregate, exceeds $1,000. Prohibits any person from making contributions to any candidate or any political party which, in the aggregate, exceeds $1,000. Prohibits any person from making contributions aggregating more than $25,000 in any calendar year. Defines contributions to include: (1) financing dissemination, distribution or republication of any broadcast or campaign materials; and (2) payments made through an intermediary or conduit to a particular candidate. Prohibits contributions which in the aggregate exceed $5,000 made by any political committee to any candidate or which in the aggregate exceed $25,000 to any other political committee. Sets the expenditure limitations for Presidential candidates of: (1) $10,000,000 for a candidate seeking nomination for election to the office of President; and (2) $20,000,000 for a candidate seeking election to the office of President. States that any candidate seeking nomination for President shall not make expenditures in any one State which exceed twice the greater of sixteen cents multiplied by the voting age population or $200,000. Provides for an inflation increase to be added to the expenditures limitations on an annual basis. Restricts the spending of a national committee of a political party to: (1) two cents multiplied by the voting age population of the United States for a candidate for the Presidency; (2) two cents multiplied by the voting age population of the State or $20,000 for a candidate for the Senate or to the House of Representatives where that State is entitled to only one Representative and (3) $10,000 for a candidate to the office of Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner in any other State. Makes these restrictions as to State and Congressional elections applicable to any State committee of a political party. Prohibits any candidate or political committee from knowingly accepting any contribution or making any expenditure in violation of the provisions of this Act. Makes it illegal for any national bank or any corporation organized by authority of any law of Congress, to make a contribution or expenditure in connection with any primary or general election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates for any political office. Prohibits corporations or labor organizations from making contributions or expenditures in connection with Presidential or Congressional elections, or in connection with any primary election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates. Prohibits specified Government contractors from directly or indirectly making contributions or promises thereof to any political party, committee, or candidate for public office or to any person for any political use. Makes it unlawful to solicit any contributions from such Government contractors. Requires a candidate or his authorized committee or their agents to file a statement with the Federal Elections Commission: (1) whenever he authorizes a communication advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate; or (2) whenever such communication is not authorized to state the name of the person that made or financed the expenditure for the communication. Prohibits contributions from any foreign nationals. Prohibits any person from making a contribution in the name of another person or from knowingly accepting a contribution made by one person in the name of another. Restricts to $100 the amount of any contribution of U.S. or foreign currency. Limits the acceptance of honorariums to: (1) $2,000 for any appearances, speech or article; or (2) $24,000 in the aggregate in any calendar year. Prescribes penalties for violations of this Act which concern contributions or expenditures. Makes it illegal to fraudulently misrepresent campaign authority or to otherwise act on behalf of any candidate or political party on a matter which is damaging to another candidate or political party. Authorizes appropriations for the Federal Election Commission for fiscal years 1976-1977. Title II: Amendments to Title 18, United States Code - Makes technical and conforming amendments to existing law. (Repeals 18 U.S.C. 608, 610-617). Title III: Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 - Requires that a candidate shall certify to the Federal Election Commission that such candidate did not knowingly make expenditures from his personal funds or from those of his immediate family for election to the office of President in excess of, in the aggregate, $50,000 in order to be eligible to receive payment from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund.

Bill· SS. 3015 (94th)passed

Airport and Airway Development Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1976

Airport and Airway Development Act Amendments - Increases the obligational authority for airport development grants, under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, for the ten-year period ending September 30, 1980, from $2,500,000,000 to $4,695,000,000. Redefines "airport development," under such Act, to include: (1) construction, alteration, repair, or acquisition of airport passenger terminal buildings or of facilities directly related to the movement of passengers and baggage; (2) security equipment; (3) snow removal equipment; (4) noise suppression hardware and barriers (including land); (5) preparation and establishment of an airport master plan or capital improvement program; (6) planning for adequate ground transportation to and from a public airport; and (7) acquisition of land for and the construction of multimodal terminal buildings. Defines, under such Act, "air carrier airport," "capital improvement program," "general aviation airport" (public airports which are not air carrier airports), and "reliever airport" (general aviation airports designated by the Secretary of Transportation). Redefines "terminal area," to include vehicles and facilities related directly to movement of passengers and baggage. Directs the Secretary to prepare and publish a revised national airport system plan by January 1, 1978, which shall be designed to improve the orderly development of a public airport system. Designates fiscal years 1971 through 1975 as the period in which the Secretary may make planning grants for airport system planning and master planning. Authorizes appropriations for developing air carrier and reliever airports and airport system planning as follows: $625,000,000 through September 30, 1976; $535,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $570,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; $605,000,000 for fiscal year 1979; and $640,000,000 for fiscal year 1980. Authorizes appropriations for developing general aviation airports as follows: $50,000,000 through September 30, 1976; $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1978; $55,000,000 for fiscal year 1979; and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1980. Authorizes the Secretary to incur obligations to make grants for airport development from such funds. Authorizes the Secretary to incur obligations of $250,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1980 for establishing and improving air navigation facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to incur obligations of $50,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1980 for research, development and demonstration projects, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Limits expenditure of the balance of moneys in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to programs and activities authorized by the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970. Requires that by October 1 of each fiscal year funds made available for such period for grants under such Act for air carrier and reliever airports shall be apportioned by the Secretary according to a dollar-for-passenger formula to carrier airports. Provides that no carrier airport shall receive less than $150,000 nor more than $10,000,000 in any fiscal year. Requires that by such dates the Secretary shall also apportion funds for general aviation airport development according to a population and land area formula to the States, and in part, according to the Secretary's discretion. Permits up to $10,000,000 per fiscal year, of the funds for air carrier and reliever airports, to be made available for airport system planning. Requires project applications, under such Act, to not propose any airport development which is not included in the current revision of the national airport system plan; and requires that after January 1, 1978, no project applications shall propose any airport development which is inconsistent with such plan. States that the Secretary's approval of a capital improvement program for an air carrier airport shall be considered approval of each project identified in such program plan, subject to a specification by such airport of the source of available funds under such Act for each project under the program. Requires projects for terminal area development to certify installation of requisite safety and certification equipment. Permits the Secretary to accept conclusory certifications of fulfilled or expected fulfillment by airport sponsors of the requirements of such Act. Allows the Federal share of project costs under such Act to be 90 percent with respect to airports enplaning less than one-quarter of one percent of the total of enplaned passengers each year, and 90 percent for reliever and general aviation airports, and 75 percent for all other airports. Permits such Federal share to be 50 percent of the development costs for construction, repair, or acquisition of public passenger terminal facilities related directly to passenger or baggage movement; and 75 percent of such costs for multimodal passenger terminal facilities; and 75 percent of the costs of an airport system planning project. Requires airport sponsors to consult with air carriers in deciding to undertake development projects, and not to include Federal costs shares in the establishment of user charges. Directs the Secretary to offer terms and conditions in project approvals which provide for obligation of funds over more than one fiscal year for projects extending more than one fiscal year at carrier airports and reliever airports. Permits the Secretary to make grants, from funds for general aviation airport development projects, to States for the management of a demonstration program for administering grants-in-aid for such airports in such State. Sets forth certifications which the chief executive officer of such a State shall make to the Secretary regarding the State's eligibility and interest in such management. Directs the Secretary to report by March 31, 1978, on the results of any such demonstration programs, of which there shall be no more than three. Empowers the Secretary to exempt specified Alaskan airports from requirements of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 relating to airport security. Permits the Secretary to compensate air carriers for amounts expended for security-screening facilities and procedures attributable to foreign air transportation. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose through fiscal year 1978. Directs the Secretary to attempt to reduce the capital, operating, maintenance, and administrative costs of the national airport and airway system. Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to stipulate that the Federal Aviation Administrator may exempt specified smaller airports from regulations relating to fire and rescue ability. Requires the Secretary to study, and report within one year, on the feasibility of land bank planning and development for future and existing airports; and on the establishment of new and major public airports. Provides that required inspection and quarantine services at airports of entry shall be performed during regular Sunday and holiday hours without reimbursement from the airport owners or operators. Makes it a condition precedent to receipt of funds for airport development projects, under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, that each civil aeronautics enterprise using an airport applying for such funds be subject to the same rates, fees, rentals, and other charges, and to the same rules, regulations, and conditions as are uniformly applicable to all other civil aeronautic enterprises making the same or similar uses of such airport.

Bill· SS. 3023 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 501 of title 44, United States Code, to provide immunity for the Government Printing Office, the Public Printer, the Superintendent of Documents, and other officers and employees of the Government Printing Office from civil or criminal liability for printing, binding, and distribution services required by law or otherwise ordered in accordance with law or to be executed at or through the Government Printing Office.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1976

Grants the Government Printing Office and its officers and employees immunity from civil or criminal liability for printing, binding, and distribution services ordered, in accordance with law, to be executed at or through such Office. (Amends 44 U.S.C. 501)

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 394 (94th)passed

A resolution waiving section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act with respect to the consideration of a bill.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1976

Waives section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 which prohibits the consideration by the Senate of legislation authorizing new budget authority for a fiscal year beyond the current fiscal year, with respect to the consideration of the Airport and Airway Development Act Amendments of 1976.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 389 (94th)passed

A resolution relating to the expenses of the Commission on Art and Antiquities of the United States Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1976

Authorizes the Commission on Art and Antiquities of the United States Senate to expend an amount not to exceed $5,000 for ceremonial and reception purposes in connection with the official dedication of the Old Senate Chamber and for functions relative to the observance of the bicentennial year.

Bill· SS. 2950 (94th)referred

Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline Authorization Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1976

Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline Authorization Act - Expresses the intent of Congress that the Alaskan natural gas pipeline be constructed promptly, without further administrative or judicial delay or impediment. Declares that the most efficient and economical method available for the transportation of Alaskan natural gas is a pipeline system from northern Alaska, across Canada, to the lower forty-eight States. Directs the Federal Power Commission to issue all necessary permits and authorizations in order to expedite the construction and operation of such pipeline within 60 days of the date of enactment of this Act. Grants the holders of such permits the powers of eminent domain under the Natural Gas Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and other appropriate Federal officials to issue all necessary permits and to take appropriate action within 60 days to expedite the enforcement of all rights-of-way related to the construction and operation of such pipeline. Requires compliance with requirements of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 relating to rights-of-way for pipelines through Federal lands. Exempts such pipeline from requirements concerning (1) environmental protection, (2) technical and financial capacity of applicants, (3) public hearings, (4) licensing requirements for crude oil under the Export Administration Act of 1969, and (5) furnishing of specified information and reports. Authorizes the Secretary and the Commission to waive procedural requirements of Federal law where desirable to accomplish the purposes of this Act. Declares that (1) the actions of Federal officers and agencies under this Act and (2) the legal or factual sufficiency of any environmental statement relative to such pipeline under provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, shall not be subject to judicial review by the Courts. Allows for claims that (1) this Act is unconstitutional; (2) actions under this Act will deny Constitutional rights; and (3) actions taken are beyond the scope of authority conferred by this Act, provided that such claims are filed within sixty days following the date of the challenged action. Declares that exclusive jurisdiction shall be vested in the United States district courts, and that review of any final order shall be had only upon direct appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Declares that the district court shall not have the power to issue injunctive relief against the issuance of any certificate, except in cases where a final judgment is entered. Recognizes that approval by the Government of Canada is necessary in order to construct such pipeline. Declares it to be in the national interest of the United States to cooperate with Canada should such approval be forthcoming. Declares that authorizations issued pursuant to this Act shall grant no immunity from Federal antitrust laws.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 381 (94th)passed

A resolution relating to the 50th anniversary of American commercial aviation.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976

Recognizes the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of American commercial aviation. Requests that all concerned governmental agencies join in participating in appropriate national and local ceremonies celebrating such anniversary.

Bill· SS. 2925 (94th)reported

Government Economy and Spending Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1976

Government Economy and Spending Reform Act - Title I: Authorizations of New Budget Authority - Terminates on specified dates budget authority for all Government programs except health care services, general retirement and disability insurance, and Federal employee retirement and disability programs which are funded by trust funds. Declares out of order in either the Senate or the House of Representatives any legislation which authorizes new budget authority not in compliance with this Act. Requires the Committees on Appropriations and the Committees on the Budget of both Houses of Congress to identify each program's functional and subfunctional category (as so characterized in the Budget of the United States, Fiscal Year 1977, transmitted to Congress by the President on January 21, 1976), the committees having legislative jurisdiction over such program, and whether such program operates under permanent authorizations and budget authority. Makes the budget termination provisions of this Act effective on the first day of the Ninety-fifth Congress. Title II: Early Elimination of Inactive and Duplicate Programs - Requires the Comptroller General of the United States to identify for Congress any programs which have duplicate objectives or for which no outlays have been made for the last two fiscal years. Directs the standing committees of both Houses to consider such programs and report recommendations on such programs before March 15, 1978, if possible. Title III: Quadrennial Program Review and Evaluation - Sets forth a timetable for reviewing the budget of a Government program. Requires review by standing committees of the Congress every four years of each program's cost, effectiveness, and the extent to which such program duplicates or is similar to any other program. States that such review shall include a comprehensive evaluation of the merits of such program to determine if it warrants continuation. Requires justification of any recommendation to fund any program which has objectives similar to or the same as another program's objectives. Directs the Comptroller General and the Congressional Budget Office to provide Congress with information and analysis of programs being reviewed under this Act. Requires the President to similarly review the merits of continuing programs contained in annual Budget and to report the finding of such review prior to transmitting the Budget to Congress. Title IV: Continuing Review and Evaluation - Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress the result of any audit which shows a substantial deficiency in achievement of the objectives of any Government program. Requires subsequent audits, a report of which must be submitted to Congress, to determine if such deficiency has been eliminated. Title V: Miscellaneous - States that those provisions of this Act which direct the operation of either House are enacted as an exercise of the rulemaking power of such House and recognizes the right of either House to change such rules.

Law· SS. 2920 (94th)open

A bill to name the building known as the Library of Congress Annex to be the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1976

Directs that the building in the block bounded by East Capitol Street, Second Street Southeast, Third Street Southeast, and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, in the District of Columbia (commonly known as the Library of Congress Annex), shall heareafter be known as the "Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building".

Bill· SS. 2899 (94th)referred

Postal Reorganization Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1976

Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Authorizes appropriations for the United States Postal Service for fiscal year 1976. Requires the Postal Service, in requesting the appropriation of funds authorized under this Act, to submit specified information to the appropriate congressional committees. Directs that all revenues and fees collected by the Postal Service be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States. Directs the Postal Service to provide door or curbline delivery to all permanent residential addresses during any fiscal year for which the Congress has appropriated all of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the Service. Allows cluster box delivery service in lieu of door or curbline service where the appropriate unit of local government has approved the provision of cluster box service. Requires the President to appoint members of the Postal Rate Commission, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Increases to ten months the time limit for recommended decisions by the Commission on requests submitted by the Postal Service for alteration of rates, fees or mail classifications. Revises criteria regarding maximum temporary rates and fees established by the Postal Service where the Commission exceeds such time limit. Allows temporary changes in rates, fees, and mail classification to remain in effect up to 150 days after the Commission transmits its recommended decision to the Postal Service. Includes among the factors to be considered by the Commission in making a recommended decision on a request for changes in rates, fees, or service the educational, cultural, scientific, and informational value to the recipient of mail matter. Stipulates that final Commission action pertaining to rate and service complaints and to requested rate, service, and mail classification changes shall be taken by a vote of the majority of the Commissioners. Requires the Postal Service to keep the Commission fully and currently informed with respect to the operation of the Postal Service. Empowers the Commission to initiate reviews and hearings relating to the activities of the Board of Governors and the Postal Service in connection with the fixing of postal rates and mail classifications. Includes within periodical publication, as that term is used in defining second-class mail: (1) catalogs and course material which are part of post bar admission education; and (2) looseleaf pages or reports which are part of a reporting service concerning developments in the law or public policy. Redefines "qualified nonprofit organization", "agricultural", and "agricultural organizations", for purposes of preferential postal rates. Qualifies specified State conservation publication for such rates. Permits any member of a private nonprofit organization (other than a political committee) to deposit any mailable matter relating to the activities or functions of such organization in any letterbox, postage free if: (1) such member engages in such activity on a voluntary basis without reimbursement from such organization; and (2) such organization has obtained written approval to engage in such activity from the postmaster for the district in which such activity is to be conducted. Authorizes appointment of the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes the Commission on Postal Service. Directs the Commission: (1) to study the public service functions of the Postal Service and recommend to what extent and by what means such functions may be defined and costs thereof reasonably estimated; (2) to identify any difference between the costs that the Postal Service should reasonably expect to incur in providing services in accordance with codified policy directives and the revenues that the Postal Service may reasonably be expected to receive from rates and fees for such services; and (3) to determine, the extent to which the public service functions of the Postal Service should be supported by appropriations. Instructs the Commission to study present ratemaking procedures and develop recommendation's for more expeditious and economical procedure, and to determine the causes of the increases in postal costs that have occurred since the enactment of the Postal Reorganization Act. Requires all proceedings of the Commission to be open to the chairman of the appropriate Congressional committees or their designees and notice of such proceedings to be given to such chairmen or designees. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to each House of the Congress detailed interim progress reports four times annually, and a final report containing a detailed statement of its findings and recommendations, together with any individual views, within two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Terminates the Commission's existence 60 days after the transmission of its final report. Requires that expenses incurred by the Commission be paid out of the Postal Service Fund.

Bill· SS. 2895 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act in order to authorize States to allow certain variances in emission control systems in isolated areas.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1976

Amends the Clean Air Act to require that State implementation plans provide for variances from air quality control standards for sources in isolated areas: (1) where such variances would not seriously impact on public health and welfare; and (2) where the cost of complete compliance would cause severe economic hardship on such source.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 90 (94th)passed

A concurrent resolution providing for a Committee on Inaugural Arrangements.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1976

Establishes a Congressional Joint Committee on Inaugural Arrangements authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on the 20th day of January 1977.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 358 (94th)passed

Resolution authorizing additional expenditures by the Committee on Rules and Administration for inquiries and investigations.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1976

Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to expend not to exceed $522,000 for the period from March 1, 1976, through February 28, 1977, to be allocated as follows: (1) $200,100 for a study or investigation of privileges and elections; and (2) $321,900 for a study or investigation of computer services for the Senate of which amount not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of individual consultants or organizations thereof. Requires the committee to report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than February 28, 1977.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 356 (94th)open

A resolution relating to the Oklahoma Senatorial contested election.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1976

Calls upon the Senate to exercise its constitutional responsibility to determine the outcome of the contested November 5, 1974, election for the office of United States Senator from the State of Oklahoma or to declare a vacancy in such office.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 303 (94th)passed

Resolution commending James R. Schlesinger for his services as Secretary of Defense.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1975

States that the Senate commends Secretary of Defense James R. Schlesinger for his excellence in office, his intellectual honesty, personal integrity, courage and independence. Expresses a debt of gratitude to Secretary Schlesinger for his services and particularly for his determination to convey the truth to the American people.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 73 (94th)referred

Resolution relating to the United Nations and Zionism.

United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1975

Condemns the resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations which equates Zionism with racism. Opposes participation by the United States Government in the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. Calls for reconsideration of the Zionism resolution. Directs the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Foreign Relations to begin hearings immediately to reassess the United States' further participation in the United Nations General Assembly.

Law· SS. 2619 (94th)open

A bill to provide for adjusting the amount of interest paid on funds deposited with the Treasury of the United States by the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board.

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1975

Provides that the amount of interest paid on funds deposited with the Treasury of the United States by the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board shall be 0.25 percentage points less than a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury or four percent, whichever is greater (previously the interest rate was four percent).

Law· SS. 2620 (94th)open

A bill to provide for adjusting the amount of interest paid on funds deposited with the Treasury of the United States pursuant to the act of August 20, 1912 (37 Stat. 319).

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1975

Provides that the rate of interest paid on funds deposited with the Treasury of the United States as the bequest of Gertrude M. Hubbard shall be 0.25 percentage points less than a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury or four percent, whichever is greater (previously the interest rate was four percent).

Bill· SS. 2598 (94th)referred

Dairy and Meat Import Inspection and Identification Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1975

Dairy and Meat Import Inspection and Identification Act - Establishes labeling and sanitation requirements for imported meat and dairy products. Title I: Dairy Products - Defines terms as used in this title. Directs that no dairy products shall be imported into the United States unless the Secretary of Agriculture first certifies that such products are wholesome and pure. Requires the Secretary to establish standards comparable to standards imposed upon domestic dairy products. Provides that such imports must comply with United States packaging and labeling requirements. Requires that the package or container of any food product made in whole or in part of imported dairy products shall be labeled "imported" or "imported in part". Establishes criminal penalties for violation of the requirements of this Act. Title II: Meat and Meat Products - Imposes the same labeling requirements on meat products as those imposed by title I of this Act. Requires that such products meet the same health standards as imposed upon domestically produced meats. Requires that inspectors employed by the Department of Agriculture supervise the testing of imported meats. Directs that periodic tests of imported meats shall be conducted in the United States by the Department of Agriculture.

Bill· SS. 2470 (94th)referred

Catastrophic Health Insurance and Medical Assistance Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1975

Catastrophic Health Insurance and Medical Assistance Reform Act - Title I: Catastrophic Illness Insurance - Establishes a Catastrophic Health Insurance Program under the Social Security Act. Sets forth the eligibility criteria for individuals. Provides that every individual who: (1) is a resident of the United States; and (2) is a citizen of, or a lawfully admitted alien in the United States shall be entitled to catastrophic health insurance benefits provided by this Act in cases where he is not covered by an approved employer plan. Delimits the scope of benefits, including hospital and related insurance benefits (hospital, post-hospital, and home health services) and medical and other health benefits. Sets forth the terms and conditions governing payment of benefits and deductibles. Stipulates that in determining the amount of expenses incurred by an individual for medical and other health services in any calendar year, all amounts in excess of $500 incurred in connection with the treatment of mental, psychoneurotic or personality disorders of such individual, shall be disregarded. Provides for a general deductible from: (1) the reasonable costs of inpatient hospital services past the 60th day; and (2) inpatient hospital benefits of the higher of the following: (A) $2,000, or (B) $2,000 adjusted by the Consumer Price Index to reflect changes in fees for physician services (in $100 increments). Permits payments for specified mental health care services. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to promulgate regulations prescribing standards designed to assure that services consisting of the furnishing of blood or blood products, or the application of procedures or courses of treatment which are experimental or extraordinarily complex, will be provided only when such services are appropriate to the health care needs of the patient. Creates, in the United States Treasury, a Federal Catastrophic Health Insurance Trust Fund to provide a reserve for payment of benefits authorized by this Act. States that individuals covered under approved employer or self-employed plans shall be entitled to those benefits rather than the benefits provided by the catastrophic health insurance plan. Defines the term "employer plan" as meaning an insurance policy, contract, or other arrangement entered into between an employer and a carrier under which the carrier, in consideration of premiums or other periodic payments, undertakes to pay for the costs of health services received by the employer's employees. Requires that the coverage provided under such plans must include a package of benefits which is the same as that provided by the Federal catastrophic health insurance benefits plan established under this Act. Sets forth additional requirements governing employer health plans. Establishes an Actuarial Committee to prepare and recommend annually to the Secretary a Table of Values of Catastrophic Health Insurance Coverage, which shall establish the actuarial value of one year's catastrophic health insurance coverage for employers, carriers, and others involved in the programs. Allows an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the actuarial value of catastrophic health insurance coverage for the self-employed and for employees covered under approved employer plans. Title II: Medical Assistance Plan for Low-Income People - Provides, for low-income individuals and families, assistance toward the costs of necessary hospital, skilled nursing facility, medical and other health care services. Guarantees free choice by inpatients of health services from any person, institution, or agency qualified under this Act. Permits individuals the option of obtaining other health insurance protection. Describes the medical assistance plan, what individuals are eligible to receive its health benefits, and the application procedure. Enumerates the scope of benefits under the plan, including: (1) 60 days of inpatient hospital services; (2) skilled nursing facility services; and (3) home health services. Prescribes the co-payment requirements and procedures of persons eligible for benefits. Makes special provisions relating to Medicaid eligibles and the circumstances under which such persons are eligible for health benefits under this title. Authorizes the Secretary to require consolidation of facilities of carriers and intermediaries in geographic regions with minimum size populations of persons covered under this title. Creates the Medical Coverage Trust Fund to consist of gifts and bequests and held by a Board of Trustees. Makes provisions for State contributions to the Fund. Authorizes appropriations to the Fund for each fiscal year of sums necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this title, including the meaning of "income," "health care expenses," and "inpatient hospital services. Prohibits exclusion by employers of specified employees from coverage under group health insurance plans. Title III: Private Basic Health Insurance Certification Program - States that any insurer may provide any health insurance policy to the Secretary for his examination and certification. Sets forth the standards under which the Secretary shall not certify any such insurance policy. Title IV: Amendments to the Medicare Program Immunizations - Authorizes payments for immunizations which the Secretary determines are appropriate under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, but only if provided on a schedules allowance basis, as determined under regulations promulgated by the Secretary. Extends coverage of the renal disease program authorized under such Act to specified individuals not previously covered. Title V: General Provisions Relating to Health Insurance Under Social Security Act - Requires the Secretary to establish a separate organizational unit within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for Health Insurance Administration, who shall report directly to the Secretary and who shall have policy and administrative responsibility for the programs established by this Act and by the unemployment compensation, medicare, medicaid, and renal disease programs of the Social Security Act. Expresses the policy of Congress to encourage and expand philanthropic support for health care.

Bill· SS. 2446 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to freeze medicare deductibles.

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1975

Provides that the inpatient hospital deductible under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act shall be increased from $40 to $92 in the case of any spell of illness beginning before 1977. Sets forth a formula for adjusting the impatient deductible for subsequent years, equal to $92 multiplied by the ratio of the current average per diem rate for inpatient hospital services for the preceding year to the current average per diem rate for such services for 1974.

Bill· SS. 2426 (94th)referred

Private Individuals' Postal Rate Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1975

Private Individuals' Postal Rate Relief Act - States that the rate of postage for letters of private individuals within any class of mail for transmission of letters sealed against inspection shall not exceed 10 cents per ounce per letter. Excludes any letter mailed by a corporation, company, business, association, proprietorship, professional entity, partnership, institution, organization or governmental unit from such provision. Provides a civil fine of $2,500 for each use of the private individuals' reduced rate without authorization.

Bill· SS. 2355 (94th)referred

A bill to provide that four publications detailing the history of the Indian tribes of Nevada shall be subject to copyright by the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1975

Stipulates that four specified publications on the Northern and Southern Paiute, the Washoe, and the Western Shoshone) detailing the history of the Indian tribes of Nevada shall be subject to copyright by the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, the author of such publications.