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Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]

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Bill· SS. 2089 (93rd)referred

A bill to require that a percentage of U.S. oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag vessels.

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973

Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the appropriate agencies take steps to assure that at least 20 percent of the gross tonnage of all petroleum and petroleum products imported into the United States on ocean vessels be transported on privately owned United States flag commercial vessels. Requires that the quantity to be carried in United States flag commercial vessels be at least 25 percent after June 30, 1975, and at least 30 percent after June 30, 1977. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 1241)

Bill· SS. 2068 (93rd)referred

National Tay-Sachs Disease Screening and Counseling Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1973

National Tay-Sachs Disease Screening and Counseling Act - Provides that it is the purpose of this Act to establish a national program, under the Public Health Service Act, for voluntary Tay-Sachs disease screening and counseling. Authorizes appropriations of $2,500,000 for fiscal year 1974 for the making of grants to public and nonprofit entities to establish and operate such screening programs. Sets forth the procedure for applications for and administration of such grants.

Bill· SS. 2026 (93rd)referred

Mutual Development and Cooperation Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1973

Mutual Development and Cooperation Act - Transfers the office and functions of the Agency for International Development to the Mutual Development and Cooperation Agency, which shall have the responsibility for coordinating all United States development-related activities. Authorizes $300,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1974-75 to be appropriated to the President to furnish assistance to people living in rural overseas areas for agriculture, rural development, and nutrition. Authorizes appropriations of $150,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1974-75 for population planning and health; $115,000,000 annually for education, public administration, and human resource development; $93,000,000 annually to help solve social and economic development problems in fields such as the transportation and power, industry, urban development and export development; and $60,000,000 annually to support the general economy of recipient countries or for development programs conducted by private or international organizations. Directs the President to establish a system for coordination of United States policies and programs which affect U.S. interests in the development of low-income countries. Authorizes the establishment of a Development Coordination Committee to advise the President on coordination of policies and programs in developing countries, including bilateral and multilateral development assistance programs. Establishes the United States Export Development Credit Fund to provide extensions of credit and to refinance U.S. exporter credits for the purpose of facilitating the sale of U.S. goods and services to the lowest income countries which advance their development. Sets forth provisions for the financing of such Fund. Provides for the continuation of the Fund through December 31, 1977, and requires a detailed report semiannually on the Fund. States that nothing in this section shall be construed as a limitation on the powers of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Prohibits the extension of credit under this section for defense articles or services.

Bill· SS. 2029 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide assistance for South Vietnamese children.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1973

Authorizes the President, under the Foreign Assistance Act, to provide assistance for the purpose of aiding South Vietnamese children through (1) governmental agencies of South Vietnam; (2) day care centers, orphanages, and health and welfare programs; and (3) adoption by United States citizens of South Vietnamese children. Allocates specified amounts of funds appropriated under the Foreign Assistance Act for the purpose carrying out this Act.

Bill· SS. 1954 (93rd)referred

Federal Election Finance Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1973

Federal Election Finance Act - Sets forth the definition of terms employed in this Act. Establishes, as an independent establishment of the Government of the United States, a commission to be known as the Federal Election Commission, which shall be composed of seven members consisting of the Comptroller General of the United States, and six appointive members. Sets forth the administrative functions and duties, authorization of the Commission under this Act. Authorizes the Commission to institute, prosecute, defend, or appeal, in the name of the Commission and through its own legal representatives, any civil or criminal action deemed necessary for the enforcement of any provision of this Act in any district court of the United States in which jurisdiction over the person or subject matter of such proceeding may be lawfully obtained and any such court shall, upon a proper showing and without bond, grant any appropriate relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate order, and may punish any refusal or failure to obey such order, or any noncompliance with any subpoena or order of the Commission, as a contempt. Establishes on the books of the Treasury of the United States a special fund to be known as the Federal Election Campaign Fund which shall be available without fiscal year limitation for disbursement to candidates for Federal offices in general election campaigns by the Federal Election Commission and shall consist of such amounts as may be appropriated to it. Authorizes to be appropriated into the Fund from the Treasury of the United States $40,000,000 in Fiscal 1974 and in subsequent fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. States that the amount which may be paid out of the Fund to the account of a major party candidate for election to Federal office shall not exceed one-third of the expenditure ceiling applicable to such office under this title. Provides that the maximum amount which may be paid out of the Fund to the account of a minor party candidate shall be determined by a specified formula. States that no amount shall be transferred under this Act to the account of any candidate in excess of the amount by which that candidate's outstanding campaign debts exceed the campaign funds available to that candidate other than under this Act. Sets forth the procedure to be followed in applying for advances of funds. States that upon application made by a qualified candidate, the Commission shall transfer to the central depository bank account designated by the candidate, the amount to which he is entitled from the Fund for payment of his campaign expenses. States that all payments received from the Fund, and all personal resources of the candidate shall be deposited in the candidate's central campaign account. Provides that other receipts and contributions may be deposited either in the central depository account or in a secondary depository account as provided for in this Act. States that no person authorized to make withdrawals from the candidate campaign account shall pay any amount out of that account for goods or services furnished, other than staff salaries, except upon the presentation of an invoice submitted by the person to whom the payment is to be made. Provides that such invoices and statements shall be preserved by the candidate and made available for reasonable inspection by employees of the Commission. States that amounts received by a candidate from the Federal Elections Campaign Fund may be retained for the liquidation of all obligations incurred during the campaign for a period not exceeding six months after the date of the election; and all obligations having been liquidated, that portion of any unexpended balance remaining in the candidate's accounts which bears the same ratio to the total unexpended balance as the total amount received from the Funds bears to the total of all deposits made into the candidate's accounts shall promptly be repaid to the Fund. Sets forth formulae for determining the limitations on campaign expenditures for Federal officers. States that no candidate for nomination for, or election to, Federal office shall; (1) receive contributions from any person in connection with his primary election campaign or his general election campaign, which, in the aggregate, exceed $3,000; and (2) receive contributions from all donors which, in the aggregate, exceed the maximum amount expendable by a candidate for nomination for, or election to, that office under this Act, less the amounts received by him from the fund. Provides that no person shall make contributions to any candidate which, in the aggregate, exceed the limitations imposed by this Act. States that in the event that a candidate, his agent or political committees shall receive either an anonymous contribution in excess of $25, a contribution in violation of this Act, or a contribution which, in conjunction with other contributions received exceeds the maximum amount of contributions that candidate is permitted to receive under this Act, such contribution or excess portion thereof shall be paid to the Commission for covering into the fund. Provides that each candidate shall designate one political committee as his central campaign committee, which shall receive all reports made by any other political committee accepting contributions or making expenditures for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election, or election, of the candidate who designated it as his central campaign committee. Provides that no political committee may be designated as the central campaign committee of more than one candidate. States that each candidate shall designate one central campaign treasurer who shall be the treasurer of the candidate's central campaign committee. Requires each candidate to designate one (1) bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the central campaign depository for the central campaign treasurer and may designate an additional secondary depository in the District, State, or States in which he seeks election. Requires all contributions and other funds received and all expenditures made by the candidate or his campaign treasurer to pass through accounts in the central campaign depository or secondary depository. States that no contribution or expenditure, including contributions or expenditures of a candidate himself or of his family, or transfer of funds shall be directly or indirectly made or received, in furtherance of the candidacy of any person for nomination or election to political office or on behalf of any political committee except by check through the duly appointed campaign treasurer of the candidate or political committee and the appropriate designated depository except as provided in this Act. Sets forth restrictions upon the operation of campaign petty cash funds. Provides for the reporting of contributions and details the information to be reported. Provides that copies of such reports shall be available from the Commission.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 119 (93rd)passed

A resolution relative to the death of Representative William O. Mills, of Maryland.

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 1973

Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Honorable William O. Mills, late a Representative from the State of Maryland. Directs the Secretary to communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and to transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

Bill· SS. 1875 (93rd)passed

Rehabilitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1973

Rehabilitation Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to provide a statutory basis for the establishment of a Rehabilitation Services Administration and to authorize specified programs. Establishes within the Department of Health, Education and Welfare a Rehabilitation Services Administration which shall be administered by a Commissioner. Provides that the Commissioner shall carry out and administer all programs and direct the performance of all services for which authority is provided to the Secretary of HEW under this Act. Authorizes the inclusion of appropriations under this Act in the appropriation Act for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which they are available for obligation. Provides that where funds are provided for a single project by more than one Federal agency to an agency or organization assisted under this Act, the Federal agency principally involved may be designated to act for all in administering such funds, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the President. Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Title I: Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Part A: General Provisions - Authorizes to be appropriated in order to make grants to States under part B of this title $590,000,000 for fiscal year 1973; $610,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and $640,000,000 for fiscal year 1975. Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of making grants to States and public and nonprofit agencies to assist them in meeting the costs of projects to initiate or expand services to handicapped individuals $35,860,000 for fiscal year 1973. $37,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; and $39,000,000 for fiscal year 1975. Sets forth conditions which shall be included in a State plan for vocational and comprehensive rehabilitation services submitted to the Commissioner for approval under this title. Provides for judicial review of an adverse decision of the Commissioner with respect to a State plan submitted for approval under this title. Part B: Basic Vocational and Comprehensive Rehabiliation Services - Provides for the allocation of the funds appropriated under Part A for Part B to the several States. States that the allocation to any State shall not be less than l/4 of 1 percent of the amount appropriated, or $2,000,000, whichever is greater. Provides that for each fiscal year the Commissioner shall pay to each State from each State's allotment an amount equal to the Federal share of the cost of vocational rehabilitation services under an approved State plan. States that this payment shall not exceed such State's allocation under this part. Requires the Commissioner to set aside funds in an amount between $500,000 and $l,500,000 for fiscal year 1973, and up to $2,500,000 but no less than $1,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1974-1975, to establish a system of client assistance pilot projects to advise clients of benefits available under this Act. Part C: Innovation and Expansion Grants - Entitles States to grants for special programs to expand vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with the most severe handicaps, particularly those who are poor and responsibility for whose treatment is shared by the State. Sets forth provisions for allotments among the States. Directs the Commissioner to conduct a comprehsensive study, which may include a research and demonstration project of the feasibility of methods designed to prepare and assist individuals with the most severe handicaps for entry into programs under this Act. States that the commissioner shall report the findings of the study, research, and demonstrations to the Congress and to the President together with such recommendations for legislative or other action. Title II: Research and Training - Provides that the Commissioner may make grants to, and contracts with, State public and nonprofit organizations to pay part of the cost of research projects which bear directly on the provision of services under this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to pay all or part of the cost of specialized activities including the establishment and support of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers and Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers. Authorizes the Secretary to pay part of the cost of projects for training, traineeships, and related activities designed to assist in increasing the numbers of personnel trained in providing vocational and comprehensive rehabilitation services. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purpose of this title. Title III: Special Federal Responsibilities - Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants and contracts to assist in meeting the costs of construction of public or nonprofit rehabilitation facilities, initial staffing, and planning assistance. Authorizes to be appropriated for such grants and contracts $550,000 for fiscal year 1973, $500,000 for fiscal year 1974, and $500,000 for fiscal year 1975. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to States and public or nonprofit organizations and agencies to pay up to 90 percent of the cost of projects for providing vocational training services to handicapped individuals, especially those with the most severe handicaps, in public or nonprofit rehabilitation facilities. Authorizes to be appropriated for such grants and contracts $10,300,000 for fiscal year 1973, $10,300,000 for fiscal year $l0,300,000 for fiscal year 1974, and $12,000,000 for fiscal year 1975. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations for paying part of the cost of special projects and demonstrations: (1) for establishing facilities and providing services which hold promise of expanding or otherwise improving rehabilitation services to handicapped individuals, especially those with the most severe handicaps; and (2) for applying new types or patterns of services or devices. Allows the Commissioner to make grants to pay up to 90 percent of the cost of projects or demonstrations for the provision of vocational or comprehensive rehabilitation services to handicapped individuals who are migratory agricultrual workers or seasonal farmworkers, and to members of their families who are with them. Provides that the Commissioner may make contracts or jointly finance cooperative arrangements with employers and organizations for the establishment of projects designed to prepare handicapped individuals for gainful and suitable employment in the competitive labor market under which such handicapped individuals are provided training and employment in a realistic work setting and such other services as may be necessary for such individuals to continue to engage in such employment. Authorizes the Commissioner to provide technical assistance to rehabilitation facilities, and for the purpose of removal of architectural and transportation barriers, to any public or nonprofit agency, institution, organization or facility. Authorizes to be appropriated, for the purpose of making grants for special projects and demonstrations, as necessary $12,200,000 for fiscal year 1973, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1974 and $17,500,000 for fiscal year 1975. Authorizes to be appropriated a total of $1,200,000 for construction for fiscal years 1973-1975, and such sums as necessary for operations for fiscal years 1973-1975 establishing and operating a National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults. Title IV: Administration and Program and Project Evaluation - Provides that, in carrying out his duties under this Act, the Commissioner shall: (1) cooperate with, and render technical assistance to, States in matters relating to the rehabilitation of handicapped individuals; (2) provide short-term training and instruction in technical matters relating to vocational and comprehensive rehabilitation services; and (3) disseminate information relating to vocational and comprehensive rehabilitation services, and otherwise promote the cause of the rehabilitation of handicapped individuals and their greater utilization in gainful and suitable employment. Directs the Secretary to measure and evaluate the impact of all programs authorized by this Act. Title V: Miscellaneous - Provides that the Vocational Rehabilitation Act is repealed ninety days after the date of enactment of this Act. Establishes an Interagency Committee on Handicapped Employees to insure the adequacy of hiring, placement, and advancement practices with respect to handicapped individuals by each department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch of Government. Establishes an Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to investigate and examine alternative approaches to the architectural, transportation, and attitudinal barriers confronting handicapped individuals. Authorizes such appropriations as necessary for fiscal years 1973-1975 to carry out the duties and functions of the Board.

Bill· SS. 1868 (93rd)reported

A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to halt the importation of Rhodesian chrome and to restore the United States to its position as a law-abiding member of the international community.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1973

Provides that the provisions of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act concerning the importation of chrome shall not apply to prohibitions or regulations issued under the United Nations Participation Act of 1954. (Amends 22 U.S.C. 287e(a))

Bill· SS. 1855 (93rd)referred

A bill to promote the development within the United States and foreign countries of American arts and handcrafts.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce in cooperation with the Interagency Craft Committee to establish and administer a program to promote the development of American arts and handicrafts in the U.S. and abroad. Establishes an office of American Arts and Handicrafts within the Department of Commerce to assist the Secretary in carrying out his responsibilities under this Act. Outlines the functions of such office and authorizes the Secretary in cooperation with the Interagency Craft Committee to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 1844 (93rd)referred

American Folklife Preservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1973

American Folklife Preservation Act - Creates an American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress. Provides that the Center shall be subject to the supervision and direction of a Board of Trustees. Provides that such Board shall be composed of four members appointed by the President eight members appointed by the Librarian of Congress the Librarian of Congress ex officio and the Director of the Center ex officio. Authorizes the Center to establish and implement a program of contracts, grants, revitalize and scholarships to preserve, protect, revitalize and disseminate American folklife traditions and arts. Provides that no payment shall be made pursuant to this Act to carry out any research or training over a period in excess of two years. States that such research or training may be extended to a period not to exceed five years with the concurrance of at least two-thirds of the members of the Board. Provides that no former employee of the Federal Govermnent shall be eligible to receive any grant or other assistance under this Act in the two year period following the termination of such employment. Requires the Center to submit to the Library of Congress, for inclusion in its annual report to the Congress, an annual report of its operations under this Act. Authorizes such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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

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

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973

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

Law· SS. 1769 (93rd)open

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1973

Fire Prevention And Control Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that the federal government must help to develop solutions to fire problems. States that the intention of Congress is to supplement existing programs of fire research, training, and education, and to encourage new and improved programs and activities by State and local governments. Title I: United States Fire Administration - Establishes, within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Fire Administration. Sets forth the duties of the Administration, including: (1) to survey the fire problem, evaluate progress in fire prevention, assess new problem areas, and to evaluate the cost; (2) to recommend actions to be taken by federal, state, and local governments and private organizations and individuals to improve fire prevention; (3) to act as a coordinator of studies of fire protection methods; (4) to cooperate with and render assistance to other federal departments, and to all organizations in matters relating to fire prevention and control; and (5) to undertake research relating to fire prevention and control. Title II: National Fire Academy - Establishes, within the Administration, a National Fire Academy; (1) to facilitate specialized training in fire protection; (2) to assist State and local jurisdictions in planning and implementing fire protection programs; (3) to assist in the dissemination of information on fire prevention and control; and (4) to encourage fire protection agencies to give greater attention to fire prevention measures. Directs the Academy to establish a Nationa Fire Academy Advisory Board. Sets forth composition and compensation of Board members. Title III: National Fire Data System - Establishes within the Administration a National Fire Data System. Directs the System to collect data on fire injuries and deaths, property losses, and information concerning causes, locations, and numbers of fires, to be incorporated into an information retrieval system. Title IV: Research and Development - Sets forth the functions and responsibilities of the Administration, including to (1) evaluate the total area of fire research needs in the Federal, state, and local government sectors and the private sector; (2) sponsor and encourage research into promising but highly unconventional solutions to fire problems; and (3) encourage research or firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment for firefighters. Title V: Grants for State and Local Program Assistance - Directs the Administration to make grants to States for (1) the establishment and operation of state fire prevention and control planning agencies; and (2) for programs to improve and strengthen fire prevention and control. Sets forth the requirements a State plan must encompass in order to receive grants. Directs the allocation of funds appropriated to the Administration for the purpose of making grants. Title VI: Functions of Certain Other Federal Agencies - Expands the authorizations of the Secretary of Commerce to include specified fire research and safety programs. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish, within the National Institutes of Health, a program to augment current sponsorship of research on burns and burn treatment. Requires the Federal Insurance Administration to provide low-cost insured loans to homeowners and businessmen for the purpose of installing fire protection equipment. Title VII: Administrative Provisions - Grants the Administration specified powers in carrying out its functions including (1) the power to hold hearings; and (2) to use services of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sets forth the procedure to be followed when an application for a grant has been rejected. Directs the Administration to carry out the programs of this Act during fiscal year 1974, and for the five succeeding fiscal years. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $128,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and for succeeding fiscal years such sums as the Congress might authorize. Title VIII: General Provisions - Makes the provisions of this Act separable if one is found invalid.

Bill· SS. 1742 (93rd)referred

A bill to prohibit the use of leghold, steel jaw traps or other inhumane snaring devices on animals in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1973

States that no fur, leather, or other by-product whether raw or in finished form, shall be shipped into interstate or foreign commerce if such fur, leather, or other by-products come from animals trapped in any state or nation where leg-hold, still jaw traps and devices are used. Prevents imports of such fur, leather or by-products. Establishes a fine of not more than $2000 for the first violation of this Act and provides for afine of not more than $5000 and imprisonment or not more than one to three years for subsequent offenses.

Bill· SS. 1712 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide a special rule for determining insured status, for purposes of entitlement to disability insurance benefits, of individuals whose disability is attributable directly or indirectly to meningioma or other brain tumor.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1973

Entitles to insured status under title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance), those individuals whose disability is attributable directly or indirectly to meningioma or other brain tumor. (Adds 42 U.S.C. 423(e))

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 107 (93rd)referred

A resolution to require due process of law in the formulation of the foreign and military policy of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 3 May 1973

Makes it the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States prisoners of war have been released; (2) all United States combat forces have been withdrawn from Indochina; (3) the United States has no commitment to Cambodia to provide for its defense; (4) the bombing of Cambodia and elsewhere in Indochina is an act of war; and (5) the territory of the United States or its vital national interests are not endangered by any nation in Indochina. Makes it the sense of Congress that any combat actions by the United States Armed Forces in, over, or off the shores of Indochina are contrary to the laws of the United States. Declares that the Senate advises the President: (1) to cease immediately any hostilities in Indochina by United States Armed Forces, and (2) that any future engagement of United States Armed Forces in Indochina only be undertaken in conformity with statutes and in accordance with constitutional processes.

Bill· SS. 1688 (93rd)referred

A bill to protect the civilian employees of the executive branch of the United States Government in the enjoyment of their constitutional rights and to prevent unwarranted governmental invasions of their privacy.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1973

Makes it unlawful for any Executive Branch officer or any person acting under such officer's authority to require any of the following from any United States Government employee or any applicant for employment in the Executive Branch of the Government: (1) disclose their race, religion, or national origin; (2) attend Government-sponsored meetings and lectures or participate in outside activities unrelated to their employment; (3) report on their outside activites or undertakings unrelated to their work; (4) submit to questioning about their religion, personal relationships or sexual attitudes through interviews, psychological tests, or polygraphs; and (5) support political candidates or attend political meetings. Permits inquiries into national origin when necessary for the national interest or overseas work. Allows agency officers to advise employees of charges of sexual misconduct as long as the employee has an opportunity to refute the charge. Makes it illegal to coerce an employee to buy bonds or make charitable contributions; or to require him to disclose his own personal assets, liabilities, or expenditures, or those of any member of his family unless they would show a conflict of interest. Provides a right to have a counsel or other person present, if the employee wishes, at an interview which may lead to disciplinary proceedings. Makes it unlawful for any Civil Service Commission officer to require any executive department or agency to do any prohibited act; or to require a person seeking to establish Civil Service status or employment in the executive branch to submit to interrogation, polygraph testing, or psychological testing designed to elicit views regarding religion, personal relationships, or sexual attitude. Accords the right to a civil action in a Federal court for violation or threatened violation of this Act. Directs the Attorney General to defend all persons sued who acted pursuant to an order or who, in his opinion, did not willfully violate this Act. Establishes a three-member Board on Employees' Rights with members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Grants the Board the authority and duty to receive and investigate written complaints from any person claiming to be aggrieved by any violation or threatened violation of this Act and to conduct a hearing on each such complaint. Grants the Board powers which will eliminate violation of this Act. Directs the Board to make an annual report of its activities to Congress. Excludes the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency from the provisions of this Act. Permits the establishment of agency grievance procedures to enforce this Act, but the existence of such procedures shall not preclude the use of other remedies.

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

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

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1973

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

Bill· SS. 1637 (93rd)referred

A bill to discourage the use of painful devices in the trapping of animals and birds.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the heads of other departments affected by the Act, to issue and revise regulations, from time to time, relating to the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violation of this Act. Establishes an advisory commission of seven members to consult with the Secretary and make recommendations with respect to regulations concerning the trapping and capturing of animals and birds. Imposes a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment of one year for the sale, shipment, transport, of any unapproved trap or any animal skin or hide or bird feathers taken in violation of this Act. Outlines those trapping regulations specifically applicable to federal lands. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with any affected State pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist such State to enable it to comply with the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to pay any individual not to exceed $10,000 for information and services concerning any violation of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1520 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a commission to study all laws, and executive branch rules, regulations, orders, and procedures, relating to the classification and protection of information for the purpose of determining their consistency with the efficient operation of the Government, including the proper performance of its duties by the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1973

Establishes the National Commission on Executive Security to: (1) conduct a study of all laws, and of all rules, regulations, and orders, relating to the classification and protection of information, and the practices and procedures of Federal agencies with respect to such matters for the purpose of determining what reorganization, if any, of the executive branch needs to be made to insure full disclosure of information, consistent with the security of the United States; (2) determine which such laws, rules, regulations, orders, and procedures are necessary, appropriate, and consistent with the freedom of speech, press, and assembly guaranteed by the first amendment to the Constitution, the freedom of information, and the efficient and equitable operation of Government; (3) determine what, if any, modifications of existing laws, rules, regulations, orders, and procedures are required to insure a more efficient, equitable, and uniform system for maximum possible disclosure of information, consistent with the security of the United States; (4) make recommendations for legislation or other governmental action to preserve and protect the security of the United States in a manner consistent with the right of the people of the United States to full disclosure of information relating to their Government; and (5) determine whether an independent agency should be established to insure the maximum disclosure of information. Directs the Chairman of the Commission to hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, administer such oaths, and require by subpena or otherwise the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memorandums, papers, and documents as the Commission may deem advisable. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1527 (93rd)referred

Lobster Conservation and Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1973

Lobster Conservation and Control Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to provide for effective control of lobster fisheries on the Continental Shelf of the United States until such time as the United States can enter into an appropriate treaty or treaties providing for such control. Includes lobster as a Continental Shelf fishery resource within the meaning of the Act entitled an Act to prohibit fishing in the territorial waters of the United States and in certain other areas by vessels other than vessels of the United States and by persons in charge of such vessels. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 1085(a))

Bill· SS. 1472 (93rd)referred

A bill to help preserve the separation of powers and to further the constitutional prerogatives of Congress by providing for congressional review of executive agreements.

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1973

Provides that any executive agreement made on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be transmitted to the Secretary of State who shall then transmit such agreement to the Congress. States that if, in the opinion of the President, the immediate disclosure of such an agreement would be prejudicial to the security of the United States the agreement shall be transmitted to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House under an appropriate written injuction of secrecy to be removed only upon due notice from the President. Provides that any such agreement shall come into force with respect to the United States at the end of the first period of 60 calendar days after the date on which the executive agreement is transmitted to the Congress or such committees, as the case may be unless, both Houses pass a concurrent resolution stating in substance that both Houses do not approve the executive agreement. Sets forth the procedure to be followed by the Congress in the case of concurrent resolutions described above.

Law· SS. 1435 (93rd)open

District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1973

District of Columbia Charter Act - Title I: Definitions - Sets forth definitions of various terms used in the Act. Title II: Status of the District - Provides that all the territory constituting the permanent seat of the Government of the United States shall continue to be designated as the District of Columbia. Title III: The District Council - Creates a Council of the District of Columbia consisting of eleven members, of whom the Chairman, and two members shall be elected at large and the other eight members shall be elected one from each of the eight election wards established under the District of Columbia Elections Act. Provides that the term of office for members of the Council be four years. Requires Members of the Council to be: (1) a qualified voter; (2) domiciled in the District and if elected from a ward, to reside in the ward; (3) domiciled in the District for a period of 3 years prior to the election; (4) no holder of another elective public office; (5) no holder of a position as an officer or employee of the District of Columbia; and (6) no holder of an office in which compensation is from Federal or District funds. Permits the Council by Act to change qualifications and compensation of the Members if such act is assented to by a majority of the voters in an election. Abolishes the Officers of the District of Columbia established by Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 and transfers powers of the officers to the District of Columbia Council. Establishes an Armory Board to be composed of three Members to be appointed by the Mayor by and with the advice and consent of the Council who shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Vests the legislative power of the District in the District Council and in the qualified voters of the District of Columbia. Prohibits the Council or the voters from passing any act: (1) to impose any tax on property of the United States; (2) to lend public credit for support of any private undertaking; (3) to authorize the issuance of bonds except in compliance with title VI; (4) to amend or repeal any act of Congress which concerns the functions or property of the United States inconsistent with or contrary to any provision of any Act of Congress; or (5) to impose a parking tax on nonresident of the District of Columbia in excess of that paid by District residents. Permits the Mayor to veto an Act of the Council within 10 days after presentment to him. Provides that the Council may override a Mayor's veto by a vote of two thirds. Provides for the appointment of municipal court judges. Sets forth the organization and procedure of the District Council. Grants the Council powers to investigate any matter relating to the affairs of the District. Gives the Council powers over zoning in the District. Title IV: Mayor - Creates the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia for a term of office of four years to be elected as provided in title VIII. Sets the qualifications of the Mayor similar to those for the Members of the Council. Sets the compensation of the Mayor at an amount which the Council provides. Vests the executive powers of the District of Columbia in the Office of the Mayor. Directs him to administer all laws relating to the appointment, promotion, discipline, separation, and other conditions of employment of personnel in the Office of Mayor, personnel in the executive offices of the District, and members of boards, commissions, and other agencies of the District. Requires him to make annual reports to the Council on the fiscal affairs of the District. Provides for the appointment of a City Administrator to be appointed by the Mayor. Authorizes the Mayor to issue and enforce administrative orders as are necessary to carry out his functions and duties. Title V: The District Budget - Provides that the fiscal year of the District of Columbia shall begin on the 1st day of July and end on the 30th day of June of the succeeding calendar years. Requires the Mayor to prepare and submit to the Council not later than March 15 his annual budget with a budget message. Requires the Council by act to adopt a budget each fiscal year. Details the fiscal responsibilities of the Mayor and the Council. Title VI: Borrowing - Permits the District of Columbia to incur indebtedness by issuing bonds in either coupon or registered form to fund or refund indebtedness of the District at any time outstanding and to pay the costs of constructing or acquiring any capital projects requiring an expenditure greater than the amount of taxes or other revenues allowed for such capital projects by the annual budget. Sets forth limitations on such bonds. Sets forth the procedures on borrowing legislation and provides for referendum on the bond issue. Requires the Mayor to publish any act authorizing the issuance of bonds at least once within five days after enactment thereof. Requires such bonds to be sold at public sale upon sealed proposals. Authorizes short-term borrowing to meet supplemental appropriations and in anticipation of revenues. Provides that all bonds and notes issued by the Council shall be exempt from all Federal and District taxation except estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. Title VII: Federal Payment - Provides for an annual Federal payment to the District of Columbia based upon a specified computation. Title VIII: Amendments to the District of Columbia Elections Act - Creates a Board of Elections for the District of Columbia to be composed of 3 members appointed by the Mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the District Council for terms of 3 years. Sets forth the nominating procedures for each candidate in a general election for members of the Board of Education, members of the District Council, the Office of Mayor and the Office of District Delegate. Requires for nomination at least 40 percent of the vote or requires a runoff election. Title IX: Miscellaneous - Authorizes agreements with the United States for purposes of preventing duplication of offer or for the purpose of otherwise promoting efficiency and economy. Provides for forfeit of office for violations of laws relating to personal interest in contracts or transactions. Prohibits compensation by offices of the District of Columbia from more than one source. Authorizes assistance of the United States Civil Service Commission in the development of the District of Columbia merit system. Title X: Succession in Government - Provides for the transfer of personnel, property, and funds to the new District Government and sets forth procedures relating to existing statutes, regulations, and other actions. Title XI: Separability of Provisions - Provides that if any provision of this Act is held invalid, the remainder of the Act, shall not be affected thereby. Title XII: Temporary Provisions - Sets forth the powers of the President of the United States during the transition period. Authorizes reimbursable appropriations of $750,000 in paying expenses of the Board of Elections. Title XIII: Effective Dates - Sets forth the effective dates of various titles of this Act. Title XIV: Submission of Charter for Referendum - Requires a referendum on the charter not more than four months after enactment of this Act to determine whether the registered qualified voters of the District of Columbia accept the charter. Title XV: Title of Act - Cites the Act as the District of Columbia Charter Act.

Law· SS. 1418 (93rd)open

A bill to recognize the 50 years of extraordinary and selfless public service of Herbert Hoover, including his many great humanitarian endeavors, his chairmanship of two Commissions of the Organization of the Executive Branch, and his service as 31st President of the United States, and in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of his birth on August 10, 1974, by providing grants to the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace.

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make grants to the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanford University, Stanford, California, on condition that the funds will be used for the construction of a new building, for the equipment of such building, and for the establishment of a capital fund administered by the Hoover Institution, the income from which shall be used for the purchase and processing of books and other documents for the library of the Hoover Institution. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury for making grants under this Act amounts in which the aggregate will not exceed gifts, bequests, and devises of money, securities, and other property, made to the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the aggregate amount so appropriated shall not exceed $5,000,000.

Bill· SS. 1314 (93rd)referred

Congressional Free Speech Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973

Congressional Free Speech Act - Provides that no court or grand jury shall inquire of a Member or an aide either directly or indirectly into the protected legislative activities of a Member in a criminal proceeding without the Member's consent. Requires the Attorney General of the United States to personally approve the issuance of any subpena to a Member who is at that time serving in Congress, and to notify in writing that Member, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in the case of a Representative, and the President pro tempore of the Senate, in the case of a Senator, not less than forty-eight hours in advance of the issuance of the subpena. Provides that when an aide is served with a subpena which he has reason to believe may require his testimony on the protected legislative activity of a Member, the aide shall immediately inform that Member. Permits any Member to move in United States district court to quash any subpena issued by a court or grand jury in a criminal proceeding requiring him or an aide to appear to give testimony where the Member believes that the subpena seeks testimony about protected legislative activity. Sets forth the procedure for such a motion.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 86 (93rd)referred

A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1973

Allows any Senator, or former Senator, to refuse to testify before any court or grant jury in a criminal proceeding concerning his legislative activity while a Member of the Senate. Prohibits an aide or former aide to a Senator or to a former Senator from testifying before a court or grand jury in a criminal prosecution in the performance of legislative activity by that Senator while he was a member of the Senate, unless otherwise instructed by that Senator. Provides that no memorial or other paper presented to the Senate, except original treaties, finally acted upon, shall be withdrawn from its files except by order of the Senate, except that when an act may pass for the settlement of any private claim, the Secretary is authorized to transmit to the officer charged with the settlement the papers on file relating to the claim, (contained in House Rule XXX). Provides that no memorial or other paper upon which an adverse report has been made shall be withdrawn from the files of the Senate unless copies thereof shall be left in the Office of the Secretary (presently contained in House Rule XXX). Requires a Senator to immediately notify the President Pro Tempore of any demands for testimony or documents made upon him or an aide which might fall within the provisions of this rule.

Law· SS. 1283 (93rd)open

Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1973

National Energy Research and Development Policy Act - Title I: Coordination and Augmentation of Federal Support for Research and Development of Fuels and Energy - Declares it to be the policy of the Congress to establish and maintain a national program of research and development in fuels and energy adequate to meet specified objectives. Establishes an Energy Research Management Project which shall have a Chairman appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the duties of the Project, initiating: (1) to review the full range of Federal activities in and financial support for fuels and energy research and development, giving consideration to research and development being conducted by industry and other non-Federal entities, to determine the capability of ongoing research efforts to carry out the policies established by this Act and other relevant Federal policies, particulary the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; and (2) to formulate a comprehensive energy research and development strategy for the Federal Government which will expeditiously advance the policies established by this Act. Provides that in evaluating proposed opportunities for particular research and development undertakings pursuant to this title, the Management Project shall assign priority to types of projects listed in this title. Requires the President not later than five years from the date of this Act, if the authorities and duties of the Management Project are not reassigned to a permanent agency in the interim, to report to the Congress on his evaluation of the progress of fuels and energy research and development and his recommendation for further management of the Federal research and development programs. Provides that the Chairman shall keep the Congress fully and currently informed of all of the Management Project's activities and shall submit to the Congress an annual report. States that neither the Chairman nor any other member of the Management Project or his employees may refuse to testify before the Congress or to submit information to the legislative or appropriations committees of either House of the Congress. Authorizes to be appropriated $10,000,000 annually for the administrative expenses of the Management Project. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $800,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and, subject to annual congressional authorizations, $800,000,000 for each of the four following fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this title with respect to energy research and development. Title II: Establishment of a Coal Gasification Corporation - Establishes the Coal Gasification Development Corporation. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more most technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for manufacturing substitute natural gas from coal. Authorizes the Corporation to design construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical, environmental, and economical feasibility thereof and to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, which is technically and economically feasible, a fullscale, commercial-size facility to manufacture substitute natural gas from coal by such method. Provides that the Corporation shall transmit to the President of the United States and the Congress, annually, commencing one year from the date of the enactment of this Act, and at such other times as it deems desirable, a comprehensive and detailed report of its operations, activities, and accomplishments under this title. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, the sum of $6,000,000, and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title III: Establishment of a Shale Oil Development Corporation - States that it is the policy of the Federal Government to bring into being the technology for commercial development of shale oil as quickly as possible by establishing a Government-industry program jointly managed and funded to demonstrate commercial methods of producing environmentally acceptable fuels from shale oil. Establishes the Shale Oil Development Corporation which shall have a Board of nine Directors consisting of individuals who are citizens of the United States, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to select on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing a syncrude from shale oil. Authorizes the Corporation to design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical, environmental, and economical feasibility thereof and to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, which is technically and economically feasible, a full-scale, commercial-size facility to produce a syncrude from shale oil by such method. Requires the Corporation to transmit an annual report to the President and the Congress and at such time to submit such legislative recommendations as it deems desirable. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, the sum of $5,000,000 and for each of the next seven succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title IV: Establishment of an Advanced Power Cycle Development Corporation - Establishes the Advanced Power Cycle Development Corporation which shall have a Board of nine Directors consisting of individuals who are citizens of the United States, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more most technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing electricity at high efficiencies using advanced power cycles with minimum adverse environmental impacts using coal. Authorizes the Corporation to design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical and economical feasibility thereof and to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, which is technically and economically feasible a full-scale commercial-size facility to produce electricity from coal by such mehtod. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation for fiscal year 1974, the sum of $6,500,000, and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years, such sums as may be necessary. Title V: Establishment of a Geothermal Energy Development Corporation - Establishes the Geothermal Energy Development Corporation which shall have a Board of nine Directors consisting of individuals who are citizens of the United States, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation, on the basis of the best geologic information and after field exploration, to select suitable sites for the construction of two or more demonstration installations to develop technologies for the generation of steam and electric power from geothermal resources. Authorizes the Corporation to operate a full scale commercial-size facility to produce electricity from geothermal energy. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, for fiscal year 1974, the sum of $8,000,000, and for each of the next fourteen succeeding fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title VI: States that it is the policy of the Federal Government to bring into being the technology for commercial development of coal liquefaction processes as quickly as possible by establishing a Government-industry program jointly managed and funded to demonstrate commercial methods of producing synthetic liquid petroleum products from coal. Establishes the Coal Liquefaction Corporation which shall have a Board of nine Directors consisting of individuals who are citizens of the United States, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation to select, on the basis of the best engineering information available, the two or more technically, environmentally, and economically feasible methods for producing synthetic liquid petroleum products from coal. Authorizes the Corporation to design, construct, operate, and maintain a demonstration-type facility for each such method selected in order to determine the technical, environmental, and economical feasiblity thereof and to design, construct, operate, and maintain, for each such method demonstrated, which is technically and economically feasible, a full-scale, commercial-size facility to produce synthetic fuel from coal by such method. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation, fiscal year 1974, the sum of $7,500,000, and for each of the next eleven succeeding fiscal years, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.

Bill· SS. 1245 (93rd)referred

Interstate Taxation Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973

Interstate Taxation Act - Title I: Jurisdiction to Tax - Provides that no State or political subdivision thereof shall have power to: (1) impose a net income tax or a capital stock tax on a corporation other than an excluded corporation unless the corporation has a business location in the State or other political subdivision during the taxable year; (2) impose a gross receipts tax with respect to a sale of tangible personal property unless the seller has a business location in the State or political subdivision; or (3) require a person to collect and remit a sales or use tax with respect to an interstate sale of tangible personal property unless the person (A) has a business location in the State or political subdivision; or (B) regularly makes household deliveries in the State or political subdivision other than by common carrier or the United States Postal Service; or (C) regularly engages in the State or political subdivision in solicitation of orders for the sale of tangible personal property by means of salesmen, solicitors, or representatives. Provides that no State or political subdivision shall have power to require a seller without a business location in the State to collect or pay a sales or use tax when such seller has obtained in writing the buyer's registration number in accordance with this Act. Provides that a State or political subdivision shall have the power to impose a corporate net income tax or capital stock tax, or a gross receipts tax with respect to a sale of tangible personal property or to require a seller to collect the sales or use tax with respect to an interstate sale of tangible personal property if it is not denied the power to do so under this Act or other Federal Statute. Title II: Maximum Income or Capital Attributable to Taxing Jurisdiction - Prohibits a State or a political subdivision thereof from imposing on a corporation with a business location in more than one State, a net income tax (or capital stock tax) measured by an amount of net income (or capital) in excess of the amount determined by multiplying the corporation's base by an apportionment fraction which is the average of the corporation's property, payroll and sales factors for the State for the taxable year, plus, in the case of a tax measured by income, the amount of income allocable to the State for the taxable year. Sets forth definitions of the three factors used in determining the corporation's apportionment fraction (1) the property factor, (2) the payroll factor and (3) the sales factor. States that upon establishing that a taxpayer is engaged in a non-arm's-length transaction which causes a material distortion of income apportioned to the State, the State may require the apportioned income of such taxpayer to be determined by reference to the combined apportionable income of all parties to the non-arm's-length transactions. Provides that a non-arm's-length transaction is a transaction between two or more affiliated corporations consumated at a consideration in an amount which is more or less than the amount that would have been charged in an independent transaction between two or more unrelated corporations under similar circumstances considering all relevant facts. Provides that a taxpayer that is a member of an affiliated group shall be permitted to determine its income to be apportioned to any State by reference to the combined apportionable income if necessary to clearly reflect the taxpayer's income properly apportionable to the State. Title III: Sales and Use Taxes - Authorizes a State or political subdivision thereof to impose a sales or use tax or require a seller to collect a sales or use tax with respect to an interstate sale of tangible personal property only if the destination of the sale is: (1) in that State, or (2) in a contiguous State for which the Tax is required to be collected under reciprocal collection agreements as authorized under this Act. Provides that the amount of any use tax imposed with respect to tangible personal property shall be reduced by the amount of any sales or use tax previously incurred and paid by a person with respect to the property on account of liability to another State or political subdivision thereof. Provides that no State or political subdivision thereof may impose a sales tax, use tax, or other nonrecurring tax measured by cost or value with respect to household goods, including motor vehicles, brought into the State by a person who establishes residence in that State if the goods were acquired and used by that person ninety days or more before use of the property in the State in which he establishes such residence. Requires a person with a business location in a State and purchasing goods in interstate commerce to obtain a registration number from that State. Provides that persons without a business location in the State may rely upon such registration, as evidenced by receiving the registration number from the buyer, in writing as conclusive authority for not charging and collecting a sales or use tax. Title IV: Jurisdiction of Federal Courts - Provides that the United States Court of Claims shall have jurisdiction to review de novo any issues relating to a dispute arising under this Act or under Public Law 86-272, as amended. Authorizes the Court of Claims to issue all necessary orders and process to bring before it the claims of all States to a share of a corporation's net income for the taxable year or years in issue, whether or not such States have previously been parties. Provides that the judgment of the Court of Claims shall be subject to review by the Supreme Court of the United States. Title V: Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Provides that the fact that a tax to which this Act applies is imposed by a State of political subdivision thereof in the form of a franchise, privilege, or license tax shall not prevent the imposition of the tax on a person engaged exclusively in interstate commerce within the State. Provides that such a tax may be enforced against a person engaged exclusively in interstate commerce within the State solely as a revenue measure and not by ouster from the State or by criminal or other penalty for engaging in commerce within the State without permission from the State. Provides that no provision of State law shall make any person liable for a greater amount of sales or use tax with respect to tangible personal property, or gross receipts tax with respect to tangible personal property, by virtue of the location of any occurrence in a State outside the taxing State, other than the amount of the tax for which such person would otherwise be liable if such occurrence were within the State.