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Bill· SS. 3004 (94th)referred

Federal Food Marketing Appraisal Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976

Federal Food Marketing Appraisal Act - Establishes a bipartisan National Commission on Food Costs, Pricing, and Marketing, consisting of five Members of the Senate, five members of the House of Representatives, and five members to be appointed by the President from outside the Federal Government. Requires the Commission to analyze and appraise the costs, pricing, functioning, and structure of the food marketing industry. Directs the Commission to make interim reports and to submit to the President and to the Congress a final report of its findings and conclusions within 18 months after the date on which funding commences. States that such report shall include treatment of (1) recent changes in the food industry; (2) the responsiveness of food prices to changes in farm-level prices; (3) the kind of food marketing system that would best achieve efficiency of production and distribution; and (4) the effectiveness of the present national policy with respect to the food marketing system. Sets forth the powers and administrative authority of the Commission. Authorizes appropriations of up to $2,500,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2989 (94th)referred

A bill to increase from 10 to 15 years the period during which veterans and certain wives and widows of veterans are eligible for educational assistance.

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1976

Increases from ten to 15 years the period during which veterans and wives and widows of veterans are eligible for educational assistance. Extends from eight to 15 years the eligibility period for wives and widows to pursue a program of education by correspondence. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662, 1712).

Bill· SS. 2960 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for quarterly adjustments in the support price for milk.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1976

Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to establish the support price of milk at not less than 80 percent of the parity price and to provide for quarterly adjustments of the support price by the Secretary of Agriculture to reflect the change in the index of prices paid by farmers for production items, interest, taxes, and wage rates. Directs that such adjustments shall not result in a support price which is less than 80 percent of the parity price. Provides that such adjustment authority shall expire on March 31, 1978.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 388 (94th)passed

A resolution disapproving proposed deferral of certain budget authority.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1976

Dissapproves the proposed deferral of budget authority (deferral numbered D 76-103) for construction grants to public schools in Indian reservation areas set forth in the special message transmitted by the President to the Congress on February 6, 1976.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 390 (94th)passed

A resolution favoring humanitarian assistance to Guatemala.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1976

Extends the deepest sympathy of the Senate to the President and to the people of Guatemala in this dark hour of their suffering and distress. Calls upon the Executive branch of the United States Government to develop programs to assist the people of Guatemala in their efforts to relieve the suffering caused by the disaster and to rehabilitate their nation from the damage inflicted.

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.

Bill· SS. 2944 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations and further borrowings for implementation of the development plan for Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and the White House, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1976

Amends the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 to revise the membership of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation. Deletes references to the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency with respect to utilization of the services of such Agency by the Corporation. Increases the limits on borrowing from the U.S. Treasury by the Corporation from $50,000,000 to $200,000,000, subject to limitations contained in appropriation Acts. Establishes procedures for the granting of construction loans by the Corporation for projects in accordance with the development plan. Stipulates that approved applicants shall agree to a minimum net equity investment of at least 20 percent of total project costs during the period preceding permanent financing. Limits the aggregate amount of such construction loans to $50,000,000. Establishes a revolving fund within the U.S. Treasury to be known as the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Fund, for the use of the Corporation through fiscal year 1990. Requires the submission of an annual budget for the Corporation in accordance with provisions of the Government Corporation Control Act. Authorizes the appropriation of $130,000,000 to the Corporation for development activities and projects in accordance with the approved development plan authorized by this Act. Stipulates that such sums shall remain available through fiscal year 1990.

Bill· SS. 2941 (94th)referred

A bill to provide emergency, humanitarian assistance and relief to the people of Lebanon, and to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for relief and rehabilitation of refugees and other needy people of Lebanon. Requires that such assistance be distributed, to the maximum extent practicable, under the auspices of the United Nations.

Bill· SS. 2939 (94th)referred

Opportunities Industrialization Centers Job Creation and Training Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976

Opportunities Industrialization Centers Job Creation and Training Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide special authority for the Opportunities Industrialization Centers in order to create and provide job opportunities for specific unemployed persons who were particularly hard hit by the recent economic recession, and to provide opportunities for industry to create additional jobs for the unemployed in rural and urban communities. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to enter into a contract with Opportunities Industrialization Centers, Incorporated (OIC) in order to provide comprehensive employment services and jobs for unemployed persons. Requires each such contract to contain provisions assuring that specific requirements are complied with, including requirements that (1) special consideration in providing jobs will be given to unemployed persons who are most severely disadvantaged in terms of the length of time they have been unemployed; (2) due consideration will be given to persons who have participated in manpower training programs for whom unemployment opportunities would be otherwise unavailable, and (3) the program will to the maximum extent feasible contribute to the elimination of artificial barriers to employment and occupational advancement. Sets forth special conditions to be met prior to providing financial assistance pursuant to a contract entered into under this Act. Requires the programs to contribute, to the maximum extent feasible, to the occupational development or upward mobility of individual participants. Prohibits the Secretary from providing financial assistance unless he determines that: (1) periodic reports will be submitted to him to measure the effectiveness of the programs; (2) there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, or beliefs within the program, and (3) the participants in the program will not be employed in the construction, operation, or maintenance of sectarian religious facilities. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act of $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $200,0000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and $350,000,000 for fiscal year 1980.

Bill· SS. 2932 (94th)referred

Energy Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976

Energy Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to prescribe guidelines for the development and preparation of proposed State energy conservation programs. Stipulates that such guidelines be designed to allow States maximum flexibility and discretion in preparing such programs. Requires that States be given an opportunity to participate in the drafting of such guidelines. Authorizes the Administrator to provide Federal financial assistance to States whose proposed energy conservation programs meet specified Federal criteria. Stipulates that such assistance may be in the form of loan guarantees, interest subsidies, or grants. Lists factors to be considered in determining the amount of such assistance. Stipulates that no State shall receive more than 12.5 percent of the national total in each category of financial assistance. Establishes the following limits on financial assistance under this Act: (1) loan guarantees- shall not exceed an aggregate of $10,000,000,000 at any one time; (2) interest subsidies to residential and small business consumers-authorizes an appropriation of not more than $90,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $180,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $360,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1979 and 1980; and (3) grants to States-$50,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1977 through 1980. Specifies the following criteria for State programs as a pre-condition of receiving Federal financial assistance under this Act: (1) limits the maximum term of loan guarantees or subsidies to 15 years or the anticipated useful life of any permanent facilities, whichever is shorter; (2) requires procedures for energy audits and distribution of resultant information to consumers; (3) requires incentives for the implementation of energy conservation measures by individual owners and tenants; (4) demonstration that such program is designed to achieve maximum energy savings in the shortest possible time; and (5) reasonable assurance that the financial interest of the United States will be protected. Authorizes States to encourage the development of energy conservation cooperatives of residential energy consumers as part of their energy conservation programs.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 166 (94th)referred

Bicentennial Commission on Presidential Nominations Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976

Bicentennial Commission on Presidential Nominations Resolution - Establishes a twenty member Bicentennial Commission on Presidential Nominations. Provides that the Commission shall make a full and complete investigation with respect to the Presidential nominating process. Directs that such investigation shall include consideration of (1) the manner in which States conduct primaries; (2) State laws and the rules of national political parties which govern the participation of voters and candidates in such primaries; (3) the financing of campaigns for the nomination of candidates for election to the office of the President of the United States; (4) the relationship between candidates for election to the office of the President of the United States and the news media; (5) alternative nominating systems; and (6) the manner in which candidates are nominated for election to the office of Vice President of the United States. Requires the Commission to submit to the President and the Congress such interim reports as it deems advisable, and a final report not later than one year after the enactment of this resolution. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution.

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.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 163 (94th)referred

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning May 9, 1976, as "National Small Business Week."

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1976

Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning May 9, 1976, as "National Small Business Week", in recognition of the achievements and contributions which small and independent family-farmers and business men and women have made to American society.

Law· SS. 2910 (94th)open

Arthritis, Diabetes, and Digestive Disease Amendments of 1976

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1976

National Diabetes Advisory Board Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a National Diabetes Advisory Board to insure the implementation of the long-range plan formulated by the National Commission on Diabetes to combat diabetes. Specifies seven Federal health officers as members of the Board, in addition to seven health professionals and five members of the general public to be appointed by the Secretary. Makes provision for staffing and compensation. Authorizes the Board to enter into contracts or other arrangements, or to take such other action as may be necessary to carry out its functions. Authorizes the Board to engage in and sponsor activities, collect data, and provide technical assistance as it deems necessary and advisable in the performance of its functions. Requires the Board to submit simultaneously to the President and Congress an Annual Diabetes Report describing Board activities in the prior year and progress made in diabetes research, treatment, and education with specific reference to the long-range plan to combat diabetes mellitus and suggesting recommended future expenditures and legislation. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for fiscal year 1976 and such sums as necessary for each of the four fiscal years thereafter. Authorizes the Secretary to make distinguished scientist awards to individual scientists who have shown continuous and outstanding productivity in diabetes research for the purpose of continuing such research. Limits the amount of each grant to no more than $35,000 per year. Authorizes the appropriation of specified amounts for the purpose of making such grants in fiscal years 1976-1980. Authorizes, under the Public Health Service Act, the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977-1981 for the purpose of making grants to centers for research and training in diabetes mellitus and related endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Bill· SS. 2911 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to provide that members of the Federal Election Commission shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1976

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to give the President the power to appoint six members of the eight-member Federal Election Commission by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Appoints the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives as ex officio members of the Commission without the right to vote. Terminates the terms of the present members once the new members are appointed and confirmed pursuant to this Act. Declares the sense of the Congress that appointments authorized by this Act should be made as soon as possible.

Bill· SS. 2905 (94th)referred

Commodity Supplemental Food Program Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1976

Commodity Supplemental Food Program Act - Revises the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to pay to each State or local agency administering any commodity supplemental food program referred to as a supplemental feeding program under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, the administrative costs for such program in an amount not exceeding 20 percent of the total amount made available to such State or agency for such program in any fiscal year. States that, notwithstanding this limitation, the Secretary shall pay the total expenses necessary for successful operation of such program during the first 90 days after enactment of this Act or until the commodity supplemental food program reaches its projected caseload level, whichever is longer. Directs each State or local agency participating in such program to submit a report to the Secretary describing the manner in which nutrition education services are being provided to the recipients of food under such program. States that the payment of administrative expenses by the Secretary shall not be conditioned upon the submission of such report. Requires the maintenance in such programs of the types and varieties of commodities in the same proportional amounts which are currently available or which were available in the the 1974 fiscal year, whichever is greater. Directs the Secretary to require that specified foods be made available to recipients under such program. Allows such program to exist in the same area in which another food program is in operation if the State or local agency establishes safeguards to prevent households and individuals from participating in both programs. Prevents any State or local agency from prohibiting children under six years of age from receiving benefits under such programs if they are otherwise eligible to receive such benefits.

Bill· SS. 2897 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exempt farmers from the highway use tax on heavy trucks used for farm purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1976

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt farmers from the highway use tax on heavy trucks if the farmer (1) uses such vehicle primarily for farming purposes, and (2) is not a corporation with gross receipts in excess of $950,000 or with gross receipts more than 50 percent of which are from activities other than farming.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 366 (94th)passed

A resolution disapproving proposed deferral for Indian health facilities.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1976

Disapproves the proposed deferral of budget authority (Deferral D/76-97) for Indian health facilities set forth in the special messages transmitted by the President to the Congress on January 23, 1976.

Bill· SS. 2886 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for a greater utilization of the professional services of licensed psychiatric nurses in the medicare and medicaid programs.

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1976

Amends the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities, under the medicare program, to have a licensed psychiatric nurse available, on at least a consultant basis, in order to furnish necessary psychiatric services, and to permit such nurses to perform specified medical and other health services which are performed by physicians. Amends the medicaid program of the Social Security Act: (1) to authorize payment for professional services furnished by a licensed psychiatric nurse; (2) to prohibit payment for services furnished by any intermediate care facility or skilled nursing facility which does not have a licensed psychiatric nurse available, on at least a consultant basis; and (3) to prohibit payment for inpatient services furnished by a psychiatric hospital unless such hospital provides to licensed psychiatric nurses the same staff privileges which are extended to physicians. Sets forth regulations governing the licensing of psychiatric nurses by the States under the medicaid program.

Bill· SS. 2867 (94th)referred

Federal Nutrition Planning and Organization Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1976

Federal Nutrition Planning and Organization Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to develop a more thorough and coordinated food and nutrition policy for the United States. Renames the Department of Agriculture as the Department of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Provides for an additional Assistant Secretary for Nutrition Programs and Food Policy in such Department, who shall be responsible for appraising the various programs and activities of the Federal Government in light of the stated purposes of this Act. Establishes the Office of Food and Nutrition within the executive branch. States that the Director of such Office shall be the President's primary adviser on nutrition and the Federal Government's primary spokesperson on all matters relating to nutrition in international bodies having an interest in nutrition and health. States that the Director shall: (1) formulate and recommend to the President proposed legislation to carry out the purposes of this Act; (2) assist agencies of the Federal Government in developing or modifying existing or contemplated nutrition related programs or policies; (3) notify the Congress and American people of any significant or potentially adverse development or discovery which is likely to affect food costs or nutritional intake; and (4) prepare and submit an annual National Food and Nutrition Impact Statement whenever the Director determines that a development is likely to have a significant impact on nutrition intake, food consumption or food cost. Authorizes the Director to employ such specialists and experts as may be necessary to carry out such functions. Authorizes the Director to delay for 90 days any regulation or policy dealing with nutritional matters which is proposed by any Federal agency and which has not been submitted in full to the Director. States that the National Food and Nutrition Report shall contain specific sections entitled "Nutritional Goals", and "Director's Report". Specifies the content of each such section. Requires the Director to submit to Congress a detailed plan establishing a National Nutrition Monitoring System for the monitoring, on a continuing basis, of the nutrient and food consumption of the American people and the known, probable and possible health effects of such consumption. States that such system shall be administered by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Specifies elements to be included in such system including: (1) surveys of the Nation's nutritional health and of the groups with high nutritional risk; (2) the establishment of State nutritional monitoring services; (3) a monitoring system to measure the nutrient content of foods and the presence of any harmful additives or materials in foods; and (4) a survey of the needs for manpower in nutritional health-related fields and the adequacy of nutritional evaluation and counseling services. States that the Office shall be responsible for coordinating a system through which the United States may measure nutritional health in other nations for the purpose of formulating its food and nutritional system policies. Specifies elements of such monitoring system including nutritional status of other nations, intelligence reports identifying nutritional trends, and continuous surveys of nutrition and nutritional policies in selected countries. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Law· SS. 2853 (94th)open

Emergency Food Stamp Vendor Accountability Act of 1976

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1976

Emergency Food Stamp Vendor Accountability Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, under the Food Stamp Act of 1964, to prescribe regulations to be followed by food coupon vendors with respect to the depositing of funds received for such coupons and the accounting for such funds to the State and Federal Governments. Requires vendors to deposit such funds weekly in accordance with Department of Agriculture regulations. Requires more frequent deposit of balances of $1,000 or more. States that vendors act as fiduciaries of the Federal Government when receiving food coupon funds. Prohibits the use of such funds by vendors for the benefit of anyone other than the Federal Government. Requires vendors to report periodically to State and Federal Government agencies the amount of funds deposited. Establishes criminal penalties for the violation of the regulations established in accordance with this Act.

Bill· SS. 2861 (94th)referred

Inflation Impact Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1976

Inflation Impact Act - Requires the Congressional Joint Economic Committee to append to each bill, amendment, or joint resolution an analysis of the long and short term effects of such legislation on the rate of inflation. Directs that such analysis contain the costs likely to be incurred and the savings likely to be achieved as a result of carrying out such legislation and states that such analysis must cover the current and next five fiscal years where applicable. Requires that the Council of Economic Advisors prepare a similar inflation impact statement for each rule or regulation proposed by a Federal agency. Requires such report to be distributed to each Member of Congress as soon as possible but not later than 30 days before such rule or regulation is to become effective. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2845 (94th)referred

Energy Research and Development Free Enterprise Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1976

Energy Research and Development Free Enterprise Act - Title I: Findings, Definitions, and General Provisions - Declares that it is the policy of the Congress that small business concerns and individual inventors should be provided greater opportunities by the Federal Government in the development of energy resources and technology, with special emphasis on solar energy technology and to expand competition and reduce concentration in the energy industries of the Nation. Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to offer increased opportunities in Federal energy development programs to small business concerns and individual inventors. Title II: Energy Program Reorganization - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to establish within the Energy Research and Development Administration five additional Assistant Administrators for: (1) small business concerns and individual inventors; (2) planning and analysis; (3) laboratory and field coordination; (4) administration; and (5) international officers. Requires that no less than 50 percent of the total amount of funds for solar energy technology programs and no less than 20 percent of the total amount of funds for all areas of energy technology be made available to small business concerns and individual inventors. Limits the awarding of energy program contracts in situations where the financial capabilities of non-Federal entities are inadequate to develop such technology without Federal assistance. Authorizes appropriations of $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 and each fiscal year thereafter to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration in order to provide consultation services for the preparation of contract proposals by small businesses and individual inventors. Title III: Encouragement of Competition in Energy Programs - Directs the Administrators of the Energy Research and Development and the Small Business Administrations to provide detailed information to potential participants in energy programs. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to refrain from awarding contracts which will have an adverse impact on industry or market competition. Directs the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to recommend criteria to the Administration upon which to make such a determination. Prohibits the entering into of any energy contract to any person who has an interest in delaying completion of the contract or altering any research findings in the performance of such contract. Requires the Administrator to transmit to the Attorney General a copy of the proposed contract if the profitmaking enterprise has gross assets exceeding $250,000,000. Prohibits the Administrator from awarding a contract to such an enterprise until the Attorney General's opinion is received. Establishes procedures and requirements for the disclosure of information relating to the awarding of contracts by the Administrator and by program participants. Imposes a fine of $20,000, or the amount of the contract, whichever is greater; and/or imprisonment of up to two years for participants who transmit false, fictitious, or fradulent information.

Bill· SS. 2838 (94th)referred

Nuclear Safeguards Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1975

Nuclear Safeguards Act - Title I: Amendment to the Atomic Energy Act - Declares that it is the policy of Congress to reduce the risks to society from theft or diversion of special nuclear materials and the sabotage of production or utilization facilities. Title II: Amendments to the Energy Reorganization Act - Establishes, within the Atomic Energy Commission, an Office of Nuclear Materials and Facilities Safety. Asserts that the Director of such Office, and of all other Offices created by this Act, shall be appointed: (1) by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; (2) from among individuals who have distinguished themselves in the appropriate field; and (3) without regard to political affiliation. Substitutes such Office for the former Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. Charges the Director of the Office with licensing and regulation associated with the safety of processing, transporting and handling of nuclear materials. Creates, within the Commission, an Office of Nuclear Materials and Facilities Safeguards, to be headed by a Director. Substitutes such Office for the former Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. Charges the Director of the Office with responsibility for construction and operation of nuclear reactors except for those reactors which contain minimal amounts of special nuclear materials which the Director specifically exempts by regulation. Forms, within such Office, the Safeguards Protective Force to provide physical protection of production and utilization facilities and of special nuclear materials in transportation. Requires the Director of such Office to: (1) consult with the Director of Nuclear Materials and Facilities Safeguards with regard to the purpose, the number of research projects, and the development and demonstration for nuclear safeguards, and (2) negotiate arrangements with foreign safeguards organizations and the International Atomic Energy Agency for joint undertakings in safeguards research, development, and demonstration, and to coordinate domestic safeguards research with that of such organizations, subject to the Commission's approval.

Bill· SS. 2832 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to lobbying by certain types of exempt organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1975

Provides that a charitable organization shall be denied exemption from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code where amounts paid or incurred by such organization during each taxable year to influence legislation exceed specified sums of money, or where a significant portion of the activities of such organization consists of carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. Designates charitable organizations to which this Act applies, and defines the term "influencing legislation". Disallows deductions to charitable organizations where the contribution is made for the purpose of influencing legislation.

Bill· SS. 2823 (94th)referred

A bill to amend section 502(c) of the Rural Development Act to assist small farmers in upgrading their farming operations.

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1975

Provides that the small farm extension, research and development programs established pursuant to the Rural Development Act shall be conducted by the Federal-State Cooperative Extension Services. States that the duties of the Extension Services shall be expanded to include a study to identify small farmers in each State and to determine their resources, abilities, education and willingness to upgrade their farm operation through improved farm management practices (presently the research is limited to new approaches for small farms in management, agricultural production, techniques, new products, and marketing). Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Federal-State Cooperative Extension Services to implement a program to improve operations of small farmers, to establish procedures for evaluating the social and economic consequences of such program, and to submit an annual report to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry of the Senate regarding the extent to which the objectives of the program provided for in this subsection are being achieved. Defines "small farmer" as any person who depends on farming as his primary source of income, whose gross annual sales from farming operations are less than $20,000, and whose income from nonfarm sources is less than $5,000.

Bill· SS. 2819 (94th)referred

Small Business Estate and Gift Tax Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1975

Small Business Estate and Gift Tax Reform Act - Revises, under the Internal Revenue Code, the rate of tax imposed on transfers of taxable estates. Increases the present $60,000 exemption from such tax to $80,000 in 1976, $100,000 in 1978, and $120,000 in 1980. Alters possible gift tax exemptions of a decedent's estate in 1980. Provides that in the computation of the value of a taxable estate, where a bequest is made to the surviving spouse, the limitation on the aggregate of deductions is increased from 50 percent to $240,000 plus fifty percent of the excess of the adjusted gross estate. Allows, in the determination of the value of a decedent's property held as farming property or scenic open property, the consideration of effective restrictions on its use for other purposes. Increases the gift tax exemption from $30,000 to $60,000. Allows a taxpayer to claim, under conditions prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate, an additional exemption which would otherwise be allowed his estate upon his death. Revises the gift tax exemption permitted for gifts to spouses from one half of the transferred property's value to so much of its value as does not exceed $240,000, plus one half of the excess. Extends from 10 to 15 the number of equal installments in which estate taxes on an estate consisting largely of an interest in closely held business may be paid. Permits the Secretary or his delegate, with the taxpayer's consent, to impose a lien on the closely held business assets which constitute the basis for the extension. Allows such lien in lieu of requiring a bond, but treats it as a bond for purposes of the discharge of fiduciary impersonal liability. Revises the eligibility of specified corporations for stock redemption rules and increases the period within which distributions in redemption of stock to pay death taxes must be made. Requires the Secretary or his delegate to study: (1) hardship extensions of the time for payment of estate tax and installments thereof, and (2) extensions of time for payment of estate tax where the estate consists largely of an interest in a closely held business as such extensions affect decisions to continue or dispose of a small or closely held business. Orders a report of such study to be submitted to Congress within 12 months of enactment of these provisions, such report to include findings, conclusions, and recommendations for legislation.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 333 (94th)open

Resolution relating to Angola.

United States · United States Congress · 17 December 1975

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should call upon all nations to withhold support from all of the combatants in Angola. Provides that the President should urge the Organization of African Unity to mediate the dispute. Urges the President to curtail exports and impose economic sanctions against countries which persist in intervening in the conflict in Angola.

Bill· SS. 2742 (94th)passed

A bill to dedicate the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park to Justice William O. Douglas in grateful recognition of his contributions to the people of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1975

Dedicates the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park to Justice William O. Douglas in grateful recognition of his long and outstanding service to the people of the United States as a teacher, writer, jurist, and naturalist. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to have the words " Dedicated to Justice William O. Douglas" prominently displayed on all signs bearing the name of the park and to take other actions to call to the attention of the public the fact that such park has been so dedicated. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2741 (94th)referred

Regional Presidential Primaries Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1975

Regional Presidential Primaries Act - Declares the finding of the Congress that in order to preserve the effectiveness of the Presidential election process and to provide for the public welfare, the process for selecting candidates to the office of President must be regulated. Prohibits any State from conducting a Presidential primary election except in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Establishes six regional primaries to be held in each Presidential election year. Sets the dates for such primaries. Sets requirements for voter eligibility in the primaries conducted under this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil suit in United States district courts in those instances where he has reason to believe that a State is holding a primary in violation of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 2715 (94th)open

A bill to amend the Administrative Procedure Act to permit awards of reasonable attorney fees and other expenses for participation in proceedings before Federal regulatory agencies.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1975

Authorizes, under the Administrative Procedure Act, the awarding of reasonable attorney fees and other expenses for participation in proceedings before Federal regulatory agencies. Sets forth criteria governing the awarding of fees and expenses. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 307 (94th)referred

Resolution to amend the Rules of the Senate relating to assessments of legislative goals.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1975

Revises rule XIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide that it shall not be in order to consider any bill or joint resolution authorizing new budget authority exceeding $1,000,000 in its five-year cost unless the report accompanying such bill contains assessments by the Comptroller General of the United States of the language of such bill and joint resolution in relation to legislative goals.

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.

Law· SS. 2679 (94th)open

A bill to establish a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1975

Establishes the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe to monitor the acts of the signatories which reflect compliance with the articles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Provides that the Commission shall be composed of 11 members to be appointed as specified in this Act. Gives the Commission the power to subpena witnesses and records as necessary to carry out the responsibilities imposed by this Act. Requires the Commission to make periodic reports to Congress.

Bill· SS. 2662 (94th)open

International Security Assistance and Arms Exports Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1975

International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act - Title I: Military Assistance - Authorizes appropriations under the Foreign Assistance Act for fiscal years 1976 and 1977. States that a country shall be deemed ineligible for assistance under the Act if the President so states in writing to the Congress or if the Congress so finds by concurrent resolution. Prohibits assistance to any foreign country where the laws prohibit US citizens from participating in the furnishing of defense articles or services procured under this Act on the basis of race, religion, national origin, or sex. Provides that not later than September 30, 1977, all the functions of a military assistance advisory group, a military mission, or other organization of the United States Government in a foreign country performing activities similar to any such group or mission, shall be transferred to the Chief of the United States Diplomatic Mission to that country, and upon such transfer that group, mission, or organization shall cease to exist. Authorizes the President to furnish military education and training to military and related civilian personnel of any friendly foreign country or international organization. States that funds for such education and training shall be appropriated for each fiscal year pursuant to authorization for that fiscal year. Title II: Arms Export Controls - States that the policy of the United States shall be to exert its leadership in the world community to bring about arrangements for reducing the international trade in implements of war and to lesson the danger of outbreak of regional conflict and the burdens of armaments. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should seek to initiate multilateral discussions among the principal arms suppliers and other countries with respect to the control of the worldwide trade in armaments. States that a country shall be deemed ineligible for cash sales, credits, or guarantees if the President so states in writing to the Congress of if the Congress so finds by concurrent resolution. Provides that in order to minimize the involvement of military or civilian officers or employees of the United States Government, the President shall, to the maximum extent possible, use civilian contract personnel to carry out Government sales activities under the Foreign Military Act in any foreign country. Permits the President to sell defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense, including related training, packaging, handling, and transportation services, to any friendly country or international organization if such sale is important to the security of the United States and such country or international organization agrees to pay specified amounts. Specifies that sales of defense articles and allowable services which could adversely affect the combat readiness of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be kept to an absolute minimum. Requires the President to submit to the Congress a complete explanation of any such sale, containing detailed information justifying its necessity. Authorizes appropriations of unspecified amounts for fiscal year 1976 under the Foreign Military Sales Act. Requires the President to submit to the Congress complete reports on commercial and governmental military exports. Authorizes the President to control the export and import of defense articles and services and to provide foreign policy guidance to persons of the United States involved in the export and import of such articles and services. Requires such persons to register with the Department of State and to pay a fee for each license to export or import such defense articles or services. Sets forth criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this title. Permits cancellation of any defense sale contract by the United States at any time under unusual or compelling circumstances if the national interest so requires. Stipulates that the Congress may, if it determines that unusual or compelling circumstances so require, cancel, suspend, or revoke any such contract or deliveries thereunder. Title III: General - Sets forth an expedited procedure within the Congress for approving or disapproving resolutions pertaining to Presidential certifications.