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Sen. Cotton, Norris [R-NH]

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Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 264 (93rd)referred

A joint resolution to alert the Nation to the pending national emergency resulting from the shortage of available domestic energy and to call for immediate legislative action to relieve the serious consequences on the Nation's consumers resulting from these shortages.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1974

Expresses the sense of Congress, including that: (1) because of the critical economic role that energy plays, a comprehensive domestic and international approach to meeting energy problems in a realistic manner is immediately needed; (2) such a comprehensive energy policy neccessitates a dramatic increase in domestic energy production coupled with a reasoned attack on wasteful energy consumption; (3) vital national actions to increase domestic energy production require that the United States - (a) rapidly expand Outer Continental Shelf exploration and development with approriate environmental safequards; (b) lift price constraints on exploration and production of natural gas and other fossil fuels; (c) adopt policies which will encourage the most rapid development of alternative energy sources; and (d) adopt policies which insure adequate opportunity to provide for the massive capital formation required to attain timely domestic energy self-sufficiency; and (4) the reasoned nationwide attack on wasteful energy consumption requires - (a) enactment of energy conservation authority capable of significantly reducing consumption; (b) expanded Federal programs related to increasing the efficiency of energy uses; and (c) a mandatory impact study on energy consumption of planned Federal programs prior to program implementations.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 469 (93rd)passed

Resolution expressing the use of the Daniel Webster desk.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1974

Provides to the senior Senator from New Hampshire, during his or her term of office, the use of the desk located in the Senate Chamber commonly referred to as the "Daniel Webster Desk".

Bill· SS. 4034 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 so as to assure opportunity for the Board's participation and representation in certain court proceedings through its own counsel as a matter of right and to provide for all review of Board actions in the Courts of Appeals.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1974

Provides for participation by and representation of the Civil Aeronautics Board proceedings through its own counsel as a matter of right and to provide for all review of Board actions in the Courts of Appeals.

Bill· SS. 3825 (93rd)referred

Public Broadcasting Financing Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1974

Public Broadcasting Financing Act - Establishes a Public Broadcasting Fund in the Treasury and authorizes to be appropriated to such Fund for each of the fiscal years 1976 through 1980 an amount equal to forty percent of the total amount of non-Federal financial support received by public broadcasting entities during the fiscal year second preceding each such fiscal year, up to specified limits. Provides for specified portions of the Public Broadcasting Fund to be distributed among the licensees and permittees of noncommercial educational broadcast stations.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 363 (93rd)passed

Resolution calling for a domestic summit to develop a unified plan of action to restore stability and prosperity to the American economy.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1974

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the leadership of the Nation responsible for our economic wellbeing meet together immediately in a spirit of unity to design a set of policy actions to achieve the common goal of restoring stability and growth to the American economy and confidence and prosperity to the American people. Directs that this domestic summit be convened forthwith comprised of the President, the majority and minority leadership of both Houses of the Congress, the chairmen and ranking minority members of the Appropriations Committees of both Houses, the chairmen and ranking minority members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, together with leaders of labor and business, and such other participants as they may agree upon. Provides that they shall meet and devote such time as necessary until a plan of action is decided upon which, by its demonstration of renewed unity, direction, and purpose, will gain the public support and confidence necessary to be effective in overcoming these difficulties.

Bill· SS. 3762 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1974

Provides that every natural gas company shall for the privilege of doing business as a natural gas company pay to the United States on or before July 1 of each calendar year reasonable annual charges in an amount to be fixed by the Federal Power Commission for the purpose of reimbursing the United States for the costs of administration of the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act.

Bill· SS. 3657 (93rd)referred

State Lottery Exemption Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1974

State Lottery Exemption Act - Exempts State-conducted lotteries, sweepstakes, and wagering pools, as well as vending machines maintained by State agencies for such purposes, from the wagering tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 339 (93rd)referred

Resolved by the United States Senate that Dr. Kissinger be commended on his outstanding contributions to the cause of world peace.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1974

Declares that Dr. Kissinger be commended on his outstanding contributions to the cause of world peace and that deep gratitude to Dr. Kissinger for his services is hereby expressed by the Senate. Declares that the United States Senate holds in high regard Dr. Kissinger, and regards him as an outstanding member of this Administration, as a patriotic Amercian in whom it has complete confidence, and whose integrity, and veracity are above reproach, and that the U.S. Senate wishes for him success in his continuing efforts to achieve a permanent peace in the world.

Bill· SS. 3620 (93rd)passed

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Amendments Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1974

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act Amendments - Provides that appropriations authorized under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act shall be used for pipeline safety programs approved under provisions of such Act. Disallows appropriations authorized under such Act from being used as grants-in-aid. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1975 through 1978 for grants to aid State enforcement of such Act.

Law· SS. 3548 (93rd)open

Harry S Truman Memorial Scholarship Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974

Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be known as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedure for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedure for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 3485 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to allow adequate time for citizen participation in public hearings.

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1974

Revises the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 by increasing the period of time during which interested members of the public may comment on proposed preliminary railway system plans. Increases the time limit within which the United States Railway Association shall submit a final railway system plan under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973.

Law· SS. 3481 (93rd)open

International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1974

International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdictions to attempt to eliminate discrimination and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensating changes to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the Government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 202 (93rd)open

Joint resolution designating the premises occupied by the Chief of Naval Operations as the official residence of the Vice President, effective upon the termination of service of the incumbent Chief of Naval Operations.

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1974

Designates the premises occupied by the Chief of Naval Operations as the official residence of the Vice President, effective upon the termination of service of the incumbent Chief of Naval Operations. Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to provide for the care, maintenance, repair, improvement, alteration, and furnishing of the official residence and grounds. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the foregoing purposes. Expresses the sense of Congress that living accommodations, generally equivalent to those available to the highest ranking officer on active duty in each of the other military services, should be provided for the Chief of Naval Operations. Repeals the Federal law authorizing the planning, design, construction, furnihsing, and maintenance of an official residence for the Vice President of the United States.

Bill· SS. 3288 (93rd)referred

Footwear Articles Import Relief Trade Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1974

Footwear Articles Import Relief Trade Act - Sets forth the quantity of footwear articles that may be introduced into the United States before 1974 and for any calendar year after 1974. Allows the President to increase the quantity of articles which may be imported from one country, and permits him upon specified determinations to reapply this Act to any article or country after its termination or non-application in 1975. Authorizes the President to exempt from import quotas any article produced in a foreign country that is determined not to contribute to market disruption in the United States. Directs the President to conclude bilateral and multilateral arrangements or agreements with foreign countries concerning footwear. Authorizes the President to increase imports where the supply of footwear is inadequate to meet the domestic demand at reasonable prices. Outlines those definitions applicable under this Act.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 79 (93rd)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Hoover.

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1974

Declares that the Congress hereby calls upon the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to cause to be conducted on or about August 10, 1974, appropriate ceremonies in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the United States, in the town of West Branch, Iowa.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 301 (93rd)referred

Resolution relating to jurisdiction over the U.S. owned Canal Zone on the Isthmus of Panama.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1974

Declares it to be the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; (2) there be no relinquishment or surrender of any presently vested United States soverign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible,except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and (3) there be no cession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States-owned property, tangible or tangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Consitituion.

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