Skip to content
PoliticalRepoPoliticalRepo

Person

Official portrait of Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA]

Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA]

United States · Official source

Records

846 records where Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 318 (96th)passed

A resolution calling for immediate release of Americans held hostage in Iran.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1979

Expresses the Senate's support for efforts to win the freedom of the hostages in Iran. Calls upon all nations to join in cooperative efforts to restrict relations with Iran. Declares that: (1) any trial or public exploitation of the hostages would be viewed as added provocation; and (2) the American people will not be diverted from their determination that the hostages be freed.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 315 (96th)passed

A resolution to call upon the followers of Islam throughout the world to prevail upon their brethren to immediately release the Americans being held hostage in Iran; and, until such time as they are set free, to allow them to worship in accordance with their religious faiths, and to allow clergy of their faiths to minister to them.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1979

Calls upon all followers of Islam to prevail upon their brethren to: (1) release the American hostages held in Iran; and (2) until they are released, permit them to worship regularly in accordance with their religious faiths and meet with clergy of their faiths.

Bill· SS. 2119 (96th)reported

Georges Bank Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1979

Georges Bank Protection Act - Provides measures for the protection of fishery resources on the Georges Bank from environmental degradation due to oil and gas well drilling activities. Establishes a biological task force composed of specified Federal agency appointees to make recommendations for the protection of such resources to the Secretary of the Interior. States that such task force shall exist during the entire period of oil and gas activity on the Georges Bank. Requires the President to direct the appropriate agencies to: (1) expedite the promulgation of regulations concerning safety, enforcement, and the Fishermen's Contingency Fund, under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978; and (2) complete the reports relating to at-sea spill cleanup and mitigation mandated by the requirements of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Control Plan.

Bill· SS. 2118 (96th)referred

Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1979

Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships - Implements the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL Protocol). Applies this Act to ships of United States registry or nationality or of a country party to the MARPOL Protocol and ships registered in or of the nationality of a country not a party to the MARPOL Protocol travelling in all waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Exempts: (1) warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned by the United States while engaged in noncommercial service, subject to standards prescribed by the appropriate Federal department and agencies, and (2) other ships specifically excluded by the MARPOL Protocol. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to administer, enforce, and prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of the MARPOL Protocol and this Act, utilizing other Federal departments and agencies as necessary. Authorizes such Secretary to designate persons to issue certificates required by the MARPOL Protocol. Stipulates that (1) certificates shall not be issued to ships of countries not a party to the MARPOL Protocol, and (2) certificates issued by a participating country of the MARPOL Protocol shall be honored. Subjects to inspection any ship required to carry a valid certificate. Directs the Secretary to detain any ship required to have a certificate which either does not have one on board or has a condition in disagreement with the certificate until such ship can proceed to sea without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment. Allows any person whose ship is detained to petition the Secretary. Permits compensation for any loss or damage suffered by a ship unreasonably detained or delayed. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, to establish regulations for determining the adequacy of reception facilities of a port or terminal, and to issue certificates indicating that facilities for receiving residues and mixtures containing oil or noxious liquid substances from seagoing ships are adequate. States conditions under which such certificate can be inspected, suspended, or revoked. Requires the listing of such certified ports and terminals in the Federal Register. Allows the Secretary to deny entry to any ship retaining residues and mixtures containing oil or noxious liquids to a port or terminal required to have but not holding a valid certificate. Requires immediate reporting of any incident covered by the Protocol to the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to investigate any such report of violation and take appropriate action, acting through the Secretary of State in cases involving a ship not of United States registry or nationality. Imposes a fine of not more than $50,000 for each violation or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both, and a civil penalty of not more than $10,000, or $1,000 in cases of false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations. Deems a ship liable in rem for any pecuniary fine or penalty incurred. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to refuse or revoke clearance required by R.S. 4197 to any ship liable for such a penalty. Sets forth procedure of action to be taken in accepting a proposed amendment to the MARPOL Protocol received by the United States from the Secretary-General of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization. Permits any person having an interest adversely affected by (1) any person who is alleged to be in violation of these provisions or (2) a Secretary who is alleged to be in neglect in performing duties under this Act to bring a suit against such party, subject to specified procedures and jurisdictions. Authorizes the court to award costs of litigation. Allows the Attorney General to intervene in any action not involving the United States. Repeals the Oil Pollution Act, 1961, and the Oil Pollution Act Amendments of 1973. Authorizes the Secretary to inspect vessels subject to this Act, except public vessels engaged in noncommercial service entering navigable waters of and documented under the laws of the United States. Directs the Secretary and the heads of Federal departments to issue regulations, standards, and certificates upon enactment of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2064 (96th)referred

A bill to amend section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the interest on certain mortgage revenue bonds will not be exempt from Federal income tax.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 1979

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny an income tax exclusion of the interest paid on mortgage revenue bonds. Defines "mortgage revenue bonds" as any obligations which are issued to finance single family housing and which are not secured by the general obligation of any State or local government. Provides for an exception to this rule for bond issues in connection with: (1) assisted housing, redevelopment and renewal programs; (2) State programs; and (3) low and moderate income housing programs. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, together with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Comptroller General of the United States, to conduct a joint study of: (1) the effectiveness of tax exempt mortgage revenue bond programs as compared to existing private and Federal mortgage activities; (2) the accessibility of the mortgage revenue bond program to those who would not otherwise have home ownership opportunities; and (3) measures taken by bond issuers to mitigate the displacement of low and moderate income families resulting from the development of mortgage revenue bond programs.

Bill· SS. 2039 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to limit the levels of total budget outlays contained in certain concurrent resolutions on the budget.

United States · United States Congress · 26 November 1979

Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to prohibit the adoption of any concurrent resolution on the budget which sets forth a level of total budget outlays in excess of 21 percent of the gross national product in fiscal year 1981, 20 percent of the gross national product in fiscal year 1982, and 19 percent of the gross national product for each fiscal year thereafter. Establishes procedures to enable the President and the Congress to suspend such limitations on the level of budget outlays.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 48 (96th)passed

A concurrent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Mother Joseph of the Sisters of Providence presented by the State of Washington for the National Statuary Hall collection, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1979

Accepts the statue of Mother Joseph of the Sisters of Providence from the State of Washington. Authorizes the temporary placement of such statue in the Capitol rotunda. Provides for the printing of a Senate document (and 5000 copies) concerning the presentation of such statue.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 277 (96th)passed

A resolution relating to the commitment to ease the human suffering in Cambodia.

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 1979

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) all countries and all people be urged to respond generously to Cambodian relief efforts; (2) Cambodian authorities be encouraged to allow the use of all possible avenues for delivering food and medical supplies; and (3) the United States and the United Nations should express their expectation that the great power supporters of the factions in Cambodia share in international responsibility for averting famine.

Bill· SS. 1921 (96th)referred

A bill for the relief of Mrs. Felisa Bencio.

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1979

Declares a named individual lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 114 (96th)referred

A joint resolution to provide for the orderly restructuring of the Milwaukee Railroad, and for the protection of the employees of such railroad.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1979

Authorizes the Chicago, Milwaukee, Saint Paul, and Pacific Railroad Company (Milwaukee Railroad), in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to sell all or any portion of its system. Authorizes the Secretary to develop plans and participate in negotiations for, and make recommendations to the trustee of the railroad regarding, the sale or transfer of any portion of such system. Directs the Secretary, in developing such plans and entering into such negotiations, to give preference to financially responsible persons, including governmental entities, negotiating for the purchase of any line with the intent of providing common carrier service. Stipulates that any such proposal shall be submitted to the court having jurisdiction over the reorganization of the Milwaukee Railroad. Sets forth the conditions under which such bankruptcy court may approve the sale of such a line. Stipulates that by January 1, 1980, an association composed of representatives of national railway labor organizations, employees, and shippers may submit to the Interstate Commerce Commission a plan for converting all or a substantial part of the Milwaukee Railroad into an employee or employee-shipper owned company along with a method for implementing such a plan. Directs the Commission to approve such a plan if: (1) adequate financing is available to the proponents of such plan; (2) the plan is fair and equitable to the railroad's creditors; (3) implementation of such plan will occur by May 10, 1980; and (4) that portion of the railroad covered by the plan can be operated on a self-sustaining basis. Directs the Commission, upon approving such plan, to submit its findings to the bankruptcy court. Directs the court, within ten days, to determine whether such plan is fair and equitable to the railroad's creditors. Stipulates that the Commission's determination with respect to such issue shall be rebutted only by clear and convincing evidence. Amends the Emergency Rail Services Act of 1970 to remove the requirement that federally guaranteed railroad certificates of railroads in reorganization be treated as an expense of administration and receive the highest priority in payment under the Bankruptcy Act if the railroad involved is actively engaged in formulating an employee ownership plan or an employee-shipper ownership plan. Increases the aggregate principal amount of all certificates which may be guaranteed under such Act. Directs the Secretary to immediately guarantee trustee certificates of the Milwaukee Railroad to allow the railroad to maintain its rail system. Stipulates that such guaranteed certificates shall not have priority in bankruptcy over the claim of any creditor of such railroad which exists as of the date of the enactment of this resolution. Requires each rail carrier to give preference in hiring to any employee of the Milwaukee Railroad who is separated from his employment by reason of any reduction of service by such railroad occurring prior to March 1, 1981. Entitles employees of the Milwaukee Railroad who, by April 1, 1981, are required to change their residence to maintain employment with such railroad or to obtain employment with another rail carrier, to moving expenses. Stipulates that such expenses shall be paid by the Milwaukee Railroad and shall be treated as administrative expenses of such railroad's estate. Entitles employees of such railroad who are separated from that employment by reason of any reduction of service prior to March 1, 1984, to supplemental unemployment insurance. Grants such benefits to individuals who are separated from such railroad and become employed by another rail carrier by March 1, 1981, and are separated from that employment prior to March 1, 1984. Sets forth the amounts of such benefits. Directs the Milwaukee Railroad, at specified periods, to submit to the Railroad Retirement Board a list of those individuals separated from the railroad subsequent to the enactment of this resolution. Directs the Board to mail copies of such lists to other rail carriers. Requires rail carriers to submit lists of their available employment positions with the Board. Allows displaced employees of the Milwaukee Railroad access to such lists. Allows such an individual to bid on such an available position. Requires rail carriers to accept such a bid by the individual who has the most seniority in the class or craft within which such a position is listed. Entitles individuals who are employed by the restructured Milwaukee Railroad or individuals who are separated from such railroad and obtain employment with another rail carrier by March 1, 1981, to employee relocation incentive compensation. Sets forth the amount and the conditions under which such compensation may be granted. Entitles an employee of such railroad, by April 1, 1981, to elect to receive a separation allowance from such railroad in an amount equal to $2,000 for each year of completed service up to a maximum of $25,000. Entitles individuals making such an election to receive from the Board expenses for training in qualified institutions for new career opportunities. Stipulates that any individual who receives moving expense benefits, supplementary unemployment compensation or employee relocation incentive compensation under this resolution shall not be eligible for such separation allowance or new career training assistance. Stipulates that any individual who receives any assistance under this Act shall be deemed to have waived any employee protection benefits otherwise available under specified laws or any applicable contract or agreement. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts to carry out the various provisions of this Act. Directs the Secretary to guarantee certificates of such railroad in order to provide moving expenses, employee relocation incentive compensation and separation allowances pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary to guarantee obligations to finance an equipment repair program for the Milwaukee Railroad, or its successors, during the remainder of 1979 and 1980. Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to direct the Secretary to immediately purchase redeemable preference shares or trustee certificates convertible to such shares to facilitate the rehabilitation and improvement of Milwaukee Railroad property which has been sold to another person or retained by such railroad that will be used for common carrier rail service. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment of the present and potential coal hauling needs in the area served by the Milwaukee Railroad and to report such findings to Congress within 30 days. Stipulates that the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act shall not apply to transactions carried out pursuant to this joint resolution. Directs the Railroad Retirement Board to publish and make available for distribution by the Milwaukee Railroad to its employees a document describing the rights of employees as established by this joint resolution. Directs the Board to submit periodic reports to Congress on its activities pursuant to this joint resolution. Directs the Milwaukee Railroad to continue its operations as they existed on May 1, 1979, until: (1) an employee or employee-shipper ownership plan is not submitted to the Commission within the alloted time; (2) such a proposed plan is found to be not feasible by the Commission; (3) the proposed plan is found by the bankruptcy court not to be fair and equitable to the railroad's creditors; or (4) the plan is not implemented within the time frame prescribed in this Act.

Bill· SS. 1862 (96th)referred

Federal Firearms Law Reform Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1979

Federal Firearms Law Reform Act of 1979 - Title I: Amendments to Gun Control Act - Amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 to redefine: (1) "manufacturer" to mean any person engaged in the "business of manufacturing" (instead of "manufacture" of) firearms or ammunition; and (2) "dealer" to exclude dealers in ammunition and persons engaged in the business of repairing firearms. Adds a new definition "engaged in the business" with respect to manufacturers, dealers, and importers. Includes as a manufacturer of ammunition a person whose gross sales of his own ammunition exceed $1,000 in any calendar year. Includes as a dealer in firearms a person who deals in firearms as a regular course of business with the principal objective of livelihood and profit through the repetitive purchase and resale of firearms. Replaces the current term "crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year" with a new definition of "disabling crime." Eliminates certain activities regarding ammunition from the coverage of the current prohibitions. Revises current provisions respecting the interstate sale or transfer of firearms. Revises the current prohibition against selling a firearm or ammunition to certain persons (such as persons under indictment for a felony or addicted to drugs) to apply such prohibition only to persons convicted of a "disabling crime." Revises the current prohibition against certain persons transporting a firearm or ammunition in interstate commerce to: (1) extend such prohibition to possession or receipt in commerce or affecting commerce of any firearm or ammunition; (2) conform such prohibition to the new "disabling crime" provision; and (3) include as additional categories illegal aliens, persons dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces, and persons who have renounced their United States citizenship. Makes the same changes to the current prohibition against certain persons who receive a firearm or ammunition which has been transported in interstate commerce, but applies such prohibition to persons who are employed by the enumerated categories of individuals. Excludes ammunition dealers from the current licensing requirements. Stipulates that the Secretary of the Treasury may revoke a license only where the holder of such license has "knowingly" violated a provision of the Act or regulation. Bars the Secretary from denying or revoking a license on the basis of violations under this Act which are alleged in criminal proceedings instituted against a licensee, where such individual is not convicted of such charges. Imposes as a condition for the inspection or examination of records or documents and any firearm or ammunition kept by an importer, manufacturer, or dealer pursuant to this Act that the Secretary has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred and that evidence may be found on the premises of such persons. Restricts the firearm information obtained from licensees which the Secretary may make available to State or local governments. Establishes a limited recordkeeping requirement for firearms collectors. Stipulates that the general penalty under this Act shall apply to whoever "willfully" violates any provision. Prohibits, with respect to a person's second or subsequent conviction for illegally using or carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony, the granting of parole before completion of the minimum sentence. Amends the forfeiture provision to subject to seizure any firearm or ammunition "involved in or used" in any violation of the Act (instead of "involved in or used or intended to be used"). Requires a court to award attorney's fees to the prevailing party (other than the United States) in an action or proceeding for the return of seized firearms or ammunition. Allows the court to award such fees in any other action upon a finding that the action was initiated in bad faith. Amends the rulemaking authority of the Secretary to provide that no regulation may require the transfer of records required under this Act to a facility owned, managed, or controlled by the United States or any State or the establishment of any system of registration of firearms, firearms owners, or firearms transactions. Requires a 90-day public comment period for proposed regulations (no period is currently specified). Allows one House of Congress to disapprove by resolution any firearms regulation within 90 days of continuous session of the promulgation of such rule. Requires that resolutions of disapproval be immediately referred to only those standing committees having legislative responsibility for this Act. Allows a sponsor of any such resolution to move to discharge from further consideration a committee which does not report out the resolution within 45 days of continuous session of Congress. States that it shall be in order to move to proceed to the consideration of the resolution any time after a committee has reported or has been discharged from further consideration. Prohibits the Secretary from prescribing any rules identical to regulations disapproved by Congress without the enactment of additional legislation respecting his authority. Prohibits the Secretary from prescribing regulations which require purchasers of black powder to complete affidavits or forms attesting to their exemption from certain provisions of the Federal criminal code. Makes any law or regulation promulgated by any State prohibiting the transfer of an unloaded and not readily accessible firearm or ammunition null and void. Title II: Amendments to title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 - Repeals title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act (relating to the receipt, possession, or transportation of firearms by felons, veterans dishonorably discharged, mental incompetents, illegal aliens, and persons renouncing their United States citizenship).

Bill· SS. 1843 (96th)passed

Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1979

Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to States, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations for projects designed to prevent domestic violence and to provide immediate shelter and other assistance for victims and dependents of victims of domestic violence. Stipulates that such funds may not be used for direct payment to any victim of domestic violence or to a dependent of such victim, and that no income eligibility standard may be imposed for anyone seeking services under this Act. Requires each State receiving assistance to report annually to the Secretary on the implementation of programs and projects under this Act. Directs the Secretary to designate within the Office of the Secretary an administrative unit to serve as the National Center on Domestic Violence, to be responsible for: (1) the coordination (through the interagency council established by this Act) of all Federal programs relating to domestic violence; (2) the operation of a national clearinghouse to collect and disseminate information relating to domestic violence; (3) the development of a national media campaign to increase public awareness of the problems of domestic violence and the availability of services for its victims; and (4) keeping Congress informed with respect to the implementation of this Act. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the programs authorized by this Act. Requires that the records of any person subject to any program, project, or activity assisted under this Act be subject to the confidentiality provisions of the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972. Directs the Secretary to evaluate and report to Congress within two years of the first obligation of State grants on the effectiveness of the programs under this Act. Establishes an Interagency Domestic Violence Council to assist the Director of the National Center in coordinating all Federal programs regarding the prevention of domestic violence. Directs the Secretary to report within 90 days of the end of fiscal year 1981 and of each subsequent fiscal year to certain congressional committees specific information relating to applications for assistance for domestic violence research. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1983 to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 1781 (96th)referred

A bill to amend Section 5 of the Department of Transportation Act relating to rail service assistance.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1979

Amends the Department of Transportation Act to stipulate that rail service assistance funds which are available for reallocation under such Act as of October 1, 1979, shall be reallocated solely to States which require supplementary assistance to mitigate the effects caused by the filing of large-scale abandonments by railroads in liquidation or reorganization.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 241 (96th)referred

A resolution relating to rail transportation improvement.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1979

Declares it the sense of the Senate that the President shall submit a plan to use not less than $10,000,000,000 from the proposed windfall profits tax on oil for rail freight and passenger improvements. Stipulates that one-third of such amount should be devoted to rail passenger revitalization and two-thirds should be devoted to freight rail revitalization.

Bill· SS. 1740 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to include employment with the National Transportation Safety Board among the types of employment in which an individual may engage while retaining current connection with the railroad industry.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1979

Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to stipulate that an individual who is employed by the National Transportation Safety Board shall not lose his or her "current connection with the railroad industry" for purposes of benefit eligibility under such Act.

Bill· SS. 1693 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide that any employee who is a member of a religion or sect historically holding conscientious objection to joining or financially supporting a labor organization shall not be required to do so.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1979

Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that any employee who is a member of and adheres to a bona fide religion, body, or sect historically holding conscientious objection to joining or financially supporting a labor organization shall not be required to do so. Allows such employee to be required in an employment contract to pay sums in lieu of and equal to dues and initiation fees to a nonreligious, nonlabor, charitable organization chosen by the employee. Authorizes the labor organization to charge such employee the reasonable cost of any grievance-arbitration procedure instigated by and for such employee's benefit.

Bill· SS. 1629 (96th)referred

A bill to amend section 9441 of title 10, United States Code, to provide for budgeting by the Secretary of Defense, the authorization of appropriations, and the use of those appropriated funds by the Secretary of the Air Force, for certain specified purposes to assist the Civil Air Patrol in providing services in connection with the non-combatant mission of the Air Force.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to budget funds for certain specified purposes to assist the Civil Air Patrol. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to give, sell, or lend to the Civil Air Patrol excess property acquired by the Air Force under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.

Bill· SS. 1656 (96th)passed

National Fishery Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979

National Fishery Development Act - Amends the Act of August 11, 1939, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer moneys made available to encourage exportation and domestic consumption of agriculture products to the Secretary of Commerce in amounts equal to 30 percent of the gross receipts from duties collected under custom laws on fishery products. Declares that such funds shall be maintained in a separate fund and used by the Secretary of Commerce to carry out a national program of fisheries research and development which promotes the free flow of domestically produced fishery products in domestic and international commerce by conducting fishery educational, technological, biological, and related research programs, and to provide financial assistance for fisheries development projects. Allows any person, regional fishery development foundation, or organization involved with the commercial fishing industry to make application to the Secretary of Commerce for such funds. Requires the person or organization obtaining such funds to submit periodic project status reports to the Secretary. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to include as part of the annual report to the National Marine Fisheries Service an analysis and evaluation of all programs funded under this Act. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to specified House and Senate committees, 60 days in advance of each fiscal year, a list of projects and a budget for each project which is proposed under this Act. Requires that not less than 50 percent of the moneys in the fund shall be made available annually to fund the projects and programs, and that the remainder of such moneys be made available to implement the national fisheries research and development program. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to appoint not fewer than six officers who shall, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, serve abroad to promote United States fishing interests. Requires the Secretary of State, upon the request of the Secretary of Commerce, to officially assign the officers to the diplomatic mission of the United States in the country in which such officers are placed, and to obtain for them diplomatic privileges and immunities. Transfers any balance of funds remaining in the fisheries loan fund created by the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as of September 30, 1980, to the Federal Ship Financing Fund established under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to provide for the guarantee of obligations relating to fishing vessels engaged in developing fisheries which might not otherwise meet the normal economic soundness criteria established under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.

Law· SS. 1647 (96th)open

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979

Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians to: (1) determine whether a wrong was committed against American citizens and permanent resident aliens who were subjected to relocation or internment as a result of Executive Order Numbered 9066 dated February 9, 1942, and other associated Government acts; and (2) recommend appropriate remedies. Directs the Commission: (1) to hold public hearings in specified cities; and (2) within 18 months after enactment of this Act, to submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and the President. Terminates the Commission six months after such report is submitted.

Law· SS. 1454 (96th)open

An act to authorize the voluntary interservice transfer of officers between the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Armed Forces, to authorize advance payments of pay and allowances to officers of such corps under the the same conditions that apply to advance payments to members of the Armed Forces, and to provide officers of such corps the same unemployment compensation benefits that apply to members of the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1979

Authorizes the President to: (1) transfer and appoint any commissioned officer of the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (CCNOAA) to any armed force; and (2) transfer and appoint any commissioned officer of an armed force to the CCNOAA. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to work with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the Secretary of Defense in establishing procedures for such transfers and appointments. Declares that a transferred officer shall receive credit, for purposes of retirement and pay, for his or her creditable service as of the day before the transfer. Includes the CCNOAA as an "armed force" for purposes of provisions of Federal law governing pay advances to members of the armed forces. Includes service in the CCNOAA as "Federal service" under provisions governing unemployment compensation for ex-servicemen.

Bill· SS. 1437 (96th)referred

A bill for the relief of Carmichael C. Peters.

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1979

Declares that a named individual shall continue to be classified as a nonimmigrant alien and shall be permitted to remain in the United States for a specified period, under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· SS. 1390 (96th)referred

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1979

Truck Safety Act - Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall apply to all commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (except vehicles engaged in farming or logging operations). Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish, maintain, and monitor safety rules and regulations to assure that: (1) commercial motor vehicles are safely maintained, equipped, loaded, and operated; (2) the responsibilities imposed upon drivers of such vehicles do not impair a driver's ability to operate such vehicle safely; and (3) the health and physical condition of such drivers will be adequate to enable them to drive the vehicles they operate. Directs the Secretary to regulate the working conditions and operating practices of employees of commercial motor vehicle carriers and to establish safety and health regulations with regard to such individuals. Directs the Secretary to conduct research, development, demonstration, and training activities to develop such rules and regulations. Authorizes the Secretary to require persons subject to this Act to maintain such records and make such reports as are necessary to insure compliance with this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the manner, type, and frequency of medical examinations to be provided by an employer to employees exposed to health or safety hazards. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct investigations and inspections without notice to enforce this Act. Requires the Secretary to timely investigate nonfrivolous complaints alleging a material violation of safety or health rules or regulations. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for such violations. Provides for judicial review of final orders with respect to such alleged violations. Prohibits an employer from discriminating or taking punitive actions against employees who complain of health or safety violations, who participate in any proceeding regarding such alleged violations, or who refuse to operate a vehicle when to do so would materially violate motor carrier safety violations. Requires States which agree to enforce this Act to submit an enforcement plan to the Secretary for approval. Sets forth requirements which must be included in any such plan. Authorizes appropriations, out of the Highway Fund for each fiscal year, of such sums as are required to provide incentive assistance to States to develop institute such enforcement plans. Requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to the Congress regarding current plans to upgrade commercial motor vehicle safety and driver safety and health. Directs the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within 12 months regarding the advisability of establishing a national commercial vehicle driver register to upgrade safety through improved monitoring of traffic accidents and violations and of multiple State licensing. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt State commercial motor vehicle safety standards or regulations from the provisions of this Act under specified conditions. Authorizes appropriations in such sums as Congress may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1346 (96th)referred

Elderly and Disabled Food Stamp Amendments of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1979

Elderly and Disabled Food Stamp Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to allow for households containing a member who is 60 years of age or over or who receives supplemental security benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act: (1) an excess medical deduction for that portion of the actual cost of allowable medical, dental, and other specified health care costs in excess of $35 a month, adjustable semi-annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index; (2) an additional dependent care deduction; and (3) an additional excess shelter expense deduction, without the $75 ceiling.

Bill· SS. 1308 (96th)passed

Priority Energy Project Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1979

Energy Supply Act - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to increase domestic energy supplies and to improve the management of the nation's available energy resources. Title II: Priority Energy Project Act - Priority Energy Project Act of 1979 - Centralizes responsibilities for a coordinated process for expediting Federal approval of non-nuclear energy facilities determined to be of national interest. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to designate any proposed non-nuclear energy facility as a priority energy project. Authorizes any person planning or proposing such a facility to apply for such a designation. Establishes procedures and criteria for making such designations. Exempts such designations from the National Environmental Policy Act. Directs Federal agencies involved in the approval of such projects to submit to the Secretary: (1) a compilation of all significant actions required by such agency before rendering a decision on such projects; (2) a compilation of all actions required of the applicant; (3) a tentative schedule for completing agency and applicant action; and (4) all necessary application forms required for such approval. Directs the Secretary to publish a Project Decision Schedule setting deadlines for all such actions. Authorizes the President to act in lieu of any Federal agency failing to meet its deadline. Authorizes the Secretary to establish deadlines for Federal agency action which are shorter than the minimum period required under existing legislation in cases of exceptional national need. Provides for coordination of the actions of Federal, State, and local governments without impinging on the substantive and procedural requirements of State and local law, but directs the Secretary to recommend to a State Governor and to the Congress actions to alleviate or prevent any delays in a priority energy project created or threatened by any State or local government. Exempts from judicial review the actions of Federal officers or agencies pursuant to this Act, except as provided for therein. Sets time limits for filing claims arising out of action pursuant to this Act, and bars any claims filed thereafter. Stipulates that such claims shall be brought in the United States court of appeals for the circuit where the project would be located, and grants exclusive original jurisdiction to such court in such matters. Directs such court to give precedence to such matters over all other matters on the court's docket to the greatest extent practicable. Authorizes the Supreme Court, exclusively, to review interlocutory judgments or orders of the court of appeals pursuant to this Act, and directs the Supreme Court to give precedence to such matters to the greatest extent practicable. Prohibits the granting of injunctive relief against the issuance of any right-of-way, permit, lease, or other authorization pursuant to this Act except in conjunction with a final judgment on a claim filed under this Act. Establishes an Office for Priority Energy Projects within the Department of Energy to assist the Secretary. Terminates the Secretary's authority to designate priority energy projects seven years after enactment of this Act. Title III: Demonstration of Near-Term Energy Technologies - Directs the Secretary to solicit proposals for commercial demonstration of any of the energy technologies covered by the Federal Non-nuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, including solar, geothermal, synthetic fuels and conservation technologies. Requires that such proposals be reviewed within 90 days and transmitted to the Congress with recommendations. Title IV: Department of Energy Project Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 and subsequent years for a variety of energy development, demonstration, and commercialization projects for solvent refined coal, high and low Btu gasification, geothermal energy, oil shale, fuel cells, fluidized bed combustion, and urban and industrial waste. Increases the number of small hydroelectric power plants eligible for Federal assistance. Title V: Oil Shale - Establishes a program to determine the commercial viability of oil shale retorting technologies. Directs the Secretary to solicit proposals for the design, construction, and initial operation of Federal oil-shale commercial demonstration projects. Sets forth criteria for selecting, locating, and evaluating such projects with respect to their economic viability and their social, environmental, and economic impacts on local communities. Establishes a Social and Environmental Impact Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on matters relating to the oil shale program, including impacts on State and local governments, environmental, health, and safety effects of the test facilities, and measures for preventing or mitigating such impacts. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee and make commitments to guarantee the payment of interest on obligations for financing essential community development and planning resulting from this title. Sets the maximum amount of obligations to be guaranteed under this title at $20,000,000 for fiscal years 1980 and 1981. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to State and local governments for studying and planning for mitigation of the potential economic, environmental, and social impacts of projects authorized by this title and for establishing related management expertise. Authorizes the appropriation of $200,000 for such grants for fiscal year 1980. Establishes in the Department of the Treasury the Oil Shale Commercialization Test Special Fund for the purpose of providing funds for impact assistance as prescribed by this title. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of specified agencies and departments, to prepare and submit to Congress a comprehensive plan for the acquisition of information and evaluation of the impacts of the oil shale program. Specifies components of such plan. Requires that the Secretary prepare and submit to Congress an annual report on activities conducted under this Act. Makes the information collected by the Secretary pursuant to this title available to the public. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out the provisions of this Act. Title VI: Study of World Oil Supply and Production Opportunities - Directs the Secretary to prepare and submit to Congress a study of world oil supply and production opportunities in non-OPEC countries, including an evaluation of alternative policies for increasing exploration and production, and an assessment of present United States initiatives and potential for new oil discoveries. Title VII: Oil and Gas Leasing - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a five-year program to lease on-shore Federal lands for oil and gas exploration, development, and production. Requires expedited decisions on leasing applications and expanded use of competitive bidding. Requires leases to describe exploration activities in an exploration plan, and to describe development and production activities in a development and production plan, prior to obtaining the Secretary's approval of such activities. Makes provision for assuring the protection of non-energy resources on such lands as are leased under this title. Limits judicial review and relief from the Secretary's actions or determinations to those cases where any such action on determination is found to be arbitrary or capricious. Title VIII: Gasohol - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program promoting the use of alcohol blended fuels. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate agencies, to conduct a study to determine the most suitable raw materials for the production of alcohol motor fuel and the nature of the alcohol motor fuel distribution system and production processes. Directs the Secretary to set mandatory annual production levels for alcohol fuels for the period of 1981 through 1990. Stipulates that the alcohol content of gasoline shall be increased from one percent to ten percent over the ten-year period. Imposes civil penalties upon refiners violating such production requirements. Requires any facility built for alcohol distillation pursuant to this title to give priority to the use of renewable energy resources as its operating fuel. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to carry out the purposes of this title. Title IX: Short-Term Initiatives - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy, in cooperation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to implement a two-year program to require any petroleum-fueled commercial, industrial, or utility facility having a natural gas or coal capability to switch to the alternative fuel to replace the oil being used therein. Directs the FERC to order the installation of natural gas transportation facilities by pipeline owners to accommodate the fuel switching requirements of this subtitle. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine whether, a proposal to switch to coal requires a waiver of any State air pollution control standard or limitation in effect pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Exempts facilities required to switch to natural gas which are subject to the requirements of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1979 from such requirements for two years. Authorizes the Secretary or the FERC to seek injunctive relief for anticipated or actual violations of this subtitle. Imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for knowing violations of this subtitle, and criminal penalties up to $50,000 and imprisonment for willful violations. Terminates such fuel switching program two years after the date of enactment. Authorizes the Secretary to order utilities to generate, transfer, wheel, or purchase electric power upon a determination that such action would reduce oil consumption by electric utilities. Limits the duration of such orders to 30 days. Directs the FERC to set rates for generating and transmitting power pursuant to such orders from the Secretary. Provides for enforcement mechanisms for violations of such electric power transfer requirements. Sets forth an expedited judicial review process for persons aggrieved by any order issued by the Secretary under this title. Title X: Renewable Energy Resources - Establishes a national goal of 20 quadrillion Btu's of energy to be supplied by the year 2000 from renewable energy resources such as solar energy, wind energy, and urban waste systems. Establishes the Solar Heating and Cooling Information Center to provide information on renewable energy resources. Requires the inclusion of cost-effective solar systems in new Federal buildings, the construction of renewable energy generating facilities by the Federal power administrations, and the making of federally-subsidized low-interest loans for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems by owners or builders of commercial and residential structures. Directs the heads of each Federal agency operating a fueling station for civilian gasoline motor vehicles to require that such stations only dispense ten percent alcohol-blended gasoline. Directs the head of each Federal agency operating a retail gasoline supply outlet to require that such outlets offer for retail sale ten percent alcohol-blended gasoline. Establishes within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Solar Programs a Solar Energy Loan Program to administer the low-interest loan program. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 for such loan program. Establishes as wind energy program objectives to reach by fiscal year 1986, a total megawatt capacity in the United States from wind energy systems of 500 megawatts and a reduction of the average cost of wind generated electricity to a level competitive with conventional energy sources. Directs the Secretary to establish research, development, and demonstration programs to promote the use of wind energy systems by means of Federal financial assistance, subsidies, and contract awards. Establishes a wind energy commercialization program for the accelerated procurement and installation of wind energy systems in Federal facilities. Establishes an advisory committee to assist the Secretary in performing his duties relating to the wind energy program. Authorizes the appropriation of $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 to carry out this Act, of which $100,000,000 shall be used for the wind energy program.

Bill· SS. 1295 (96th)referred

Senior Citizens Health Insurance Reform Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1979

Senior Citizens Health Insurance Reform Act of 1979 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a procedure whereby health insurance policies offered by private insurers to supplement the Medicare program may be certified by the Secretary as meeting minimum standards with respect to adequacy of coverage, reasonableness of premium charge, and general economic benefit to the insured. Sets forth criminal penalties pertaining to the misrepresentation of such policies.

Law· SS. 1250 (96th)open

Stevenson Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1979

National Technology Innovation Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and maintain an Office of Industrial Technology to enhance technological innovation for the improvement of the economic, environmental and social well-being of the United States. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and Congress, within three years after the date of enactment of this Act, a report on the progress, findings, recommendations, and conclusions of activities conducted. Requires the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint a Director of the Office who shall provide assistance for the establishment of Centers of Industrial Technology, whose activities shall include: (1) research supportive of technology and industrial innovation including cooperative industry-university basic and applied research; (2) assistance in the evaluation and development of technological ideas supportive of industrial innovation and new business ventures; (3) technological assistance and advisory services to industry; and (4) curriculum development and instruction in invention, entrepreneurship, and industrial innovation. Declares that such centers shall be affiliated with a university or nonprofit institution, and authorizes the Director to make available nonrenewable planning grants to such universities or nonprofit institutions for the purpose of developing a plan for the management and evaluation of the activities proposed within the particular Center, including the consideration of means to place the Center on a self-sustaining basis. Declares that each Center has the option of acquiring title to any invention conceived under the auspices of the Center that was supported at least in part by Federal funds and that the Secretary shall obtain title to any invention for which such option is not exercised. Authorizes the Director to make grants and enter into cooperative agreements to assist any activity established under this Act. Prohibits any such grant or cooperative agreement from exceeding 75 percent of the total cost of the program or project involved. Sets forth the terms and conditions for such grants or cooperative agreements. Requires the Director to seek the advice and cooperation of departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by the programs established under this Act. Authorizes the Director to receive moneys from other departments and agencies to support activities of the Centers. Establishes an independent committee to be known as the Industrial Technology Review Panel which shall review annually the activities of the Office and advise the Secretary and the Director with respect to such activities. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act through fiscal year 1984.

Bill· SS. 1203 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the waiting period for disability benefits shall not be applicable in the case of an individual suffering from a terminal illness.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide that disability insurance benefits for an individual having a terminal illness shall begin with the first month during all of which such individual has such illness. Defines the term "terminal illness" to mean a medically determinable physical impairment which is expected to result in death within the next 12 months.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 81 (96th)passed

A joint resolution to require continuation of rail service by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad for a period of 45 days.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1979

Requires the Chicago, Milwaukee, Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad Company to continue specified freight service for a period of 45 days unless any discontinuance or abandonment: (1) is authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission; and (2) no affected State (or local or regional or transportation authority) opposes such action. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to maintain the existing level of service by such railroad.

Bill· SS. 1173 (96th)referred

Time Sensitive Business Communications Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1979

Time-Sensitive Business Communications Act of 1979 - Permits letters of a trade or business which must be delivered within 12 hours or by noon of the next business day to be carried out of the mails whenever there is no available service of the Postal Service which assures delivery within such time at a cost equal to or lower than that for private carriage. Subjects any individual who knowingly sends letters out of the mails under this Act which are not time-sensitive to a fine not to exceed $500.

Bill· SS. 1136 (96th)referred

Integrated Environmental Assistance Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1979

Integrated Environmental Assistance Act of 1979 - States that the objective of this Act is to provide a mechanism to encourage recipients of assistance under programs administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to design integrated environmental programs tailored to their specific needs which will result in a more effective and efficient method of dealing with inter-related environmental problems. Authorizes the Administrator of EPA to award assistance to support proposals intended to meet such objective. Sets forth requirements for approval of such integrated environmental programs, including the requirement that an integrated environmental plan address the objectives of at least two programs covered by EPA categorical grants. Provides that in the event an integrated environmental plan is not acceptable, the applicant is still permitted to apply for categorical assistance for the particular program. Requires the Governor of a State and the chief executive officer of a local government to sign integrated assistance applications to assure high level support and involvement in program integration. Authorizes the Administrator to award integrated assistance in lieu of categorical assistance. Limits the use of such integrated assistance funds. Limits the number of States and local governments which may participate in such program. Authorizes EPA to directly award integrated assistance to local governments and interstate agencies when the State either does not apply for integrated assistance or does not make adequate provision for the local government or interstate agency. Directs States to consult with local governments during the process of developing such program plans. Authorizes the Administrator to permit applicants flexibility in proposing to transfer funds among the covered programs in their approved plans, with specified limitations. Allows each applicant for integrated assistance to compete with others for supplementary assistance for nonrecurring projects which are innovative, of special national significance, or which address other special environmental needs. Sets forth administrative provisions relating to unobligated sums and maintenance of effort. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for supplementary assistance for fiscal year 1980 and authorizes appropriations of necessary sums for each of fiscal years 1981-1984, in addition to funds authorized to be appropriated under the covered programs. Authorizes the Administrator to detail EPA personnel to a recipient to assist in carrying out approved integrated program plans. Terminates this Act on September 30, 1984. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress on such integrated assistance programs, including an evaluation of such programs and recommendations concerning their continuation.

Bill· SS. 1109 (96th)referred

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act with respect to the negotiability of supplemental security income checks, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1979

Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to prohibit any benefit check issued under such title from being honored for payment after 180 days have elapsed following the day on which it was issued. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to investigate the eligibility of any individual whose check was not presented for payment within the 180 day period and to issue another check if it is determined that such individual is eligible for such check.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 77 (96th)open

A joint resolution congratulating the men and women of the Apollo Program upon the tenth anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon and requesting the President to proclaim the period of July 16 through 24, 1979, as "United States Space Observance."

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1979

Congratulates the men and women of the Apollo program upon the tenth anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon and requests the President to designate the period of July 16 through July 24, 1979, as "United States Space Observance" in honor of such event.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 69 (96th)referred

A joint resolution to require continuation of existing levels of rail service by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company for a period of 90 days.

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1979

Requires the Chicago, Milwaukee, Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad Company to continue specified freight service for a period of 90 days unless any discontinuance or abandonment: is authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission; and (2) no State (or local or regional or transportation authority) opposes such action. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide such financial assistance as may be required to maintain the existing level of service by such railroad.

Bill· SS. 967 (96th)referred

Railroad Reorganization Energy Impact Reduction Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1979

Impact Reduction of Energy Resources Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to study petitions for reorganization in bankruptcy of railroad lines or applications for abandonment of railroad lines and rail transportation to determine the impact of such plans and applications upon the transportation of coal. Directs the Secretary to oppose such actions as he determines may reduce or curtail present or future coal shipments. Provides for loans or grants to an applicant for the maintenance of coal transportation services. Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 and the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to make railroads eligible for assistance under this Act.

Law· SS. 917 (96th)open

A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 during fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979

Amends the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to direct the Secretary of Commerce or the Interior to monitor and investigate the activities of foreign nations that may affect any international fisheries conservation program and to promptly reach a decision with respect to any such investigation.

Bill· SS. 919 (96th)referred

A bill for the relief of Jennifer Ferrer.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979

Declares an individual lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Bill· SS. 928 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to eliminate certain restrictions on excess shelter expense deductions with respect to households that are comprised exclusively of members who are sixty years of age or over or who are recipients of benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act and to allow a deduction for certain medical expenses in the computation of the income for these families.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979

Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to entitle to specified excess medical care, dependent care, and excess shelter expense deductions from household income, households comprised exclusively of members who are 60 years of age or over or who receive supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act.

Law· SS. 885 (96th)open

Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1979

Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act - Directs the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to develop and maintain comprehensive programs to insure widespread public involvement in formulating regional electric power programs and policies. Establishes a Bonneville Consumers' Council and a Bonneville Utilities Council with which the Administrator is directed to consult, together with the Governors of the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and the general public, in preparing a regional power planning and conservation program. Exempts such councils from the purview of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and exempts their members' actions from constituting potential violations of Federal or State antitrust laws. Directs the Administrator to offer to sell electric power to specified customers at rates to be established and periodically modified, in accordance with specified criteria, and establishes amounts of power such customers are to receive. Directs the Administrator to implement feasible and cost-effective measures to conserve electric power, and to assist governmental authorities in promoting conservation of electric power. Authorizes the Administrator to acquire additional electric power resources where regional electric power obligations cannot be met by employing conservation measures, but specifically directs the Administrator to give priority to developing renewable energy resources where additional resources are needed. Authorizes acquisition or the construction and operation of other types of electric power resources where needed to assure transmission system reliability. Sets forth procedural instructions for such acquisitions. Amends the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act to authorize such expenditures as are necessary to implement this Act. Authorizes the issuance of bonds and other debt obligations for the purpose of financing activities arising from the implementation of this Act. Stipulates that such obligations shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the rate applicable to such obligations if purchased by the Federal Financing Bank. Increases the aggregate principal amount of obligations incurred under such Act which are outstanding at any one time to include the principal amount of obligations incurred and outstanding which were issued to assist in financing the activities of this Act. Extends the definition of "Pacific Northwest" to include the entire State of Idaho. Exempts from the provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act any "person" or "company," as therein defined, connected with electric generating facilities, which sell 75 percent or more of their power to the Administrator.

Bill· SS. 896 (96th)referred

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act Amendments of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1979

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act Amendments of 1979 - Revises specified requirements concerning the sale or lease of lots located within a municipality or county under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act. Requires that a title insurance binder or title opinion be presented to the purchaser prior to the time of closing. Exempts the following transactions from the terms of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: (1) sale or lease of real estate by a developer who is engaged in a sales operation which is intrastate in nature, and (2) the sale or lease of real estate by a developer who has fulfilled specified conditions to the resident of another State when the principal residence of the purchaser is within a radius of 100 miles from the property. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to conduct all actions brought under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

Bill· SS. 795 (96th)referred

Farmland Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979

Agricultural Land Protection Act - Title I: Federal Agency Compliance - Requires the interpretation and administration of the policies, regulations, and public laws of the United States in accordance with a recognition of the rights and responsibilities of private landholders in making land use decisions, and the rights and responsibilities of State and local governments in developing public policies regarding non-Federal land use. Directs Federal agencies to consider the retention of agricultural land for agricultural purposes when they make decisions which impact directly or indirectly on private, and State and local government public land, as well as on Federal land. Requires all such Federal agencies to review their administrative procedures, especially those regarding land acquisition and management, in order to bring them into conformity with the policies and purposes of this title. Title II: Farmland Review Study - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study: (1) agricultural land in the United States; (2) the effects of industrial development, climate, and other factors on the productivity of such land; (3) the acquisition of such land by persons not engaged in agricultural activities; and (4) methods of protecting and improving such land, and of reducing the amount being converted to nonagricultural uses. Requires a final report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the President and to Congress within 42 months after the effective date of this Act. Title III: Research Program - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, during a three-year period, to provide financial and technical assistance to States and local governments for the development, demonstration, and testing of methods of reducing the quantity of agricultural land (including such land in and around urban areas) being converted from agricultural uses to nonagricultural uses. Limits such financial assistance to not more than 25 percent of the cost of preparing, establishing, demonstrating, conducting, and testing three such reduction projects. Title IV: Technical Assistance Program - Directs the Secretary, through the Soil Conservation Service, to provide State and local governments with: (1) technical assistance concerning methods of protecting agricultural land and reducing its conversion to nonagricultural uses; and (2) financial assistance (not to exceed 25 percent of costs) to enable such governments to develop plans to implement such methods. Title V: General Provisions - Authorizes specified appropriations for fiscal years 1980 through 1983.

Bill· SS. 794 (96th)referred

A bill to establish dispute resolution procedures and an arbitration board to settle disputes between organizations of supervisors and other managerial personnel and the United States Postal Service.

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1979

Provides for the arbitration of disputes between the Postmaster General and recognized organizations of Postal Service managerial personnel other than officers, postmasters, and employees engaged in personnel work in Postal Service headquarters. Subjects to arbitration under this Act issues relating to pay policies, fringe benefits, and the determination of whether or not a matter is subject to participation by such organization. Establishes an arbitration board to consider a dispute upon the request of the Postal Service or such recognized organization.

Bill· SS. 720 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to make certain woodburning equipment eligible for the residential energy credit.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1979

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the residential energy tax credit to wood- burning equipment. Denies such credit for wood-burning equipment which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines to produce emissions which violate applicable air quality standards or for equipment which the Secretary of Agriculture determines would require an excessive consumption of wood so as to endanger forest supplies.