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Bill· SS. 3073 (94th)referred

Small Employer Occupational Safety and Health Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976

Small Employer Occupational Safety and Health Amendments - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that no standard adopted by the Secretary of Labor shall require any employer of twenty-five or fewer employees to phase out, change, or replace any existing equipment or facilities before the expiration of its normal useful life. Exempts any employer of twenty-five or fewer employees from penalty or citation where non-compliance with specified rules or standards has been found if such employer is able to show that he furnished adequate notice, exerted reasonable efforts to obtain the compliance of his employees, and could not have reasonably prevented the violation. Provides that the Secretary of Labor or his representative may render onsite consultation and advice to employers of twenty-five or fewer employees upon request of such employer. Provides that the Secretary may issue recommendations regarding the elimination of any hazards disclosed within the scope of the consultation, but that no citation or civil penalty shall follow from such onsite consultation except for the purpose of eliminating imminent dangers.

Bill· SS. 3079 (94th)referred

A bill to amend chapter 49 of title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization in the armed forces.

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization, or for any member of the armed forces to join, or encourage other members to join, any labor union. Prescribes a penalty of not more than five years imprisonment for any individual violating this Act, and a fine of not less than $25,000 or more than $50,000 for any labor organization in violation of this Act. (Adds 10 U.S.C. 975)

Bill· SS. 3071 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for determination of grazing fees.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1976

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

Bill· SS. 3069 (94th)referred

Antidiscrimination Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1976

Antidiscrimination Act - Prohibits any affirmative action program required by law from prescribing (1) quotas, or (2) goals or objectives designed to establish quotas, or (3) programs designed to expand applicant pools and participation, regarding the statistical composition of any entity of a Federal contractor or grantee. Prohibits any court of the United States or Federal agency from making a finding of discrimination based solely on composition of a work force or membership. Prohibits such court or agency from granting relief unless an act of discrimination has been committed. Prohibits such court or agency from granting relief to enforce the establishment of quotas or goals designed to establish quotas. Prohibits any department of the Federal Government from requiring employers, labor organizations, Federal grantees, or contractors, to collect data regarding race, color, religion, national origin, or sex of employees or participants.

Bill· SS. 2937 (94th)referred

A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of certain courts with respect to public schools.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976

Transfers from Federal to State courts jurisdiction to enter decrees requiring the transportation of students or teachers to carry out a plan of racial desegregation, when such cases arise within a State. Vests appellate jurisdiction of such cases in the Supreme Court of the United States by writ of certiorari from the highest State or territorial court exercising such jurisdiction. Terminates the order of any Federal court requiring the transportation of students and teachers to carry out a plan of racial desegregation. Directs any State court of appellate jurisdiction to assume jurisdiction of such cases upon application of a party.

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

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

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1976

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

Bill· SS. 2925 (94th)reported

Government Economy and Spending Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1976

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

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

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

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1976

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

Bill· SS. 2903 (94th)referred

Regulatory Review Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1976

Regulatory Review Act - Requires that all regulations proposed by any officer or agency of the United States be submitted to the Congress for review. Requires each submission to include a report of the probable effects of such regulation on the Federal and State governments and consumers. Provides that such regulations will become effective 60 legislative days after submission to the Congress or later if so provided for by such regulation unless either House of Congress adopts a resolution disapproving such regulation. States that this Act shall not apply to regulations dealing with national security, foreign affairs, agency management, or personnel matters.

Bill· SS. 2871 (94th)referred

Equal Access to Courts Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1976

Equal Access to Courts Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress that serious inequities exist between the Federal Government and individuals, companies, unions, other organizations, and State and local governments in terms of the ability with which each is able, without economic hardships, to prevail in the courts and administrative proceedings. Requires that court costs and expenses for witnesses be awarded to the prevailing party, other than the United States, in any civil action brought by or against the United States, to the extent that such party prevails. Permits such judgment to a nonprevailing party in such an action in the interests of justice. Requires award of reasonable attorney's fees in such action or Federal agency proceeding if judgment is rendered, or settlement, award, compromise, or recommendation is made in favor of any party other than the United States, after the United States or the Federal agency is notified that a party has retained a specified attorney. Requires that specified costs and expenses be awarded to a party, other than the United States, in a Federal agency proceeding when such party is successful in a defense against imposition of a sanction, or issuance of an order affecting the freedom or property of such party. Requires compensation for reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense against a charge at trial and on any appeals of a defendant in a criminal case if such defendant: (1) pleads and is found not guilty; (2) the charge is dismissed; or (3) a finding of guilty is set aside on appeal. Sets forth the procedure for payment of such compensation. Stipulates that such compensation in civil actions or Federal agency proceedings shall be in addition to the compensation, if any, awarded in any judgment.

Law· SS. 2853 (94th)open

Emergency Food Stamp Vendor Accountability Act of 1976

United States · United States Congress · 21 January 1976

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

Bill· SS. 2792 (94th)referred

A bill relating to the promulgation of rules and regulations by agencies of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1975

Provides that before any rule promulgated by any agency can become effective, it must be submitted to the Congress for approval. Requires that an economic impact statement accompany such submission. Authorizes agencies to make rules which impose a penalty upon an employer of an employee who violates any rule or regulation in effect against such employer. States that no agency may require an applicant or a party to an agency proceeding to provide such agency with information or documents which have been previously furnished to such agency or which are not directly relevant to such application or proceeding. Entitles the applicant for any license to reimbursement by such agency for the complete costs of such party's application if such agency has not made a final determination in the licensing proceeding within six months of the date of announcement of the initiation of any such proceeding.

Bill· SS. 2767 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for a one year moratorium on the sale or other disposition from stockpiles of strategic and critical materials.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1975

Imposes a one-year moratorium, except for rotational purposes, on the sale or disposition from stockpiles of strategic and critical materials acquired under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act, Defense Production Act, Agricultural Trade Development Act or any other Act.

Bill· SS. 2729 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to continue the present rates of certain taxes used to provide revenue to the highway trust fund for an additional two years, and to amend the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to continue such fund for the same period.

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1975

Continues the present rates of specified taxes, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, used to provide revenue to the Highway Trust Fund until September 30, 1979. Continues the Highway Trust Fund created by the Highway Revenue Act until September 30, 1979.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 302 (94th)open

Resolution to establish a Select Committee on Improper Activities in the labor-management field.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1975

Establishes the Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in the Labor or Management Field. Directs the Select Committee to investigate and study the extent, if any, to which illegal or unethical activities are engaged in by any persons in the field of labor-management relations. Empowers the Select Committee with such authority as is necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution. Authorizes the Committee to recommend the enactment of new legislation it considers necessary to safeguard the integrity of labor-management relations. Directs the Committee to make a final report of its findings to the Senate no later than December 31, 1976. Limits the expenses of the Committee to $1,250,000 through December 31, 1976.

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

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

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1975

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

Bill· SS. 2635 (94th)passed

Veterans and Survivors Pension Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1975

Veterans and Survivors Pension Reform Act - Title I: Reform of the Non-Service-Connected Pension Program for Veterans and Their Survivors - Creates a pension system within the Veterans' Administration applicable to all veterans, widows of veterans, and dependent parents who, subsequent to October 1, 1976, are or become eligible for a Veterans' Administration non-service-connected pension. Provides for a restructuring of the need-based pension program of the Veterans' Administration. Provides for a level of income for veterans and their survivors which is above the minimum subsistence level. Establishes a basic minimum level of income for all eligible veterans and dependents at $2,700 for single pensioners and $3,900 for pensioners with dependents. Provides for a method of computing a pension for those veterans with little or no income. Title II: Adjustments in Current Statutory Pension Provisions - Defines terms used in this Act. Revises the catagories of spouse, widow, and surviving spouse for purposes of the changes in rates in this Act. Presents a schedule by month for such rates. Title III: Reform of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Parents - Revises the schedule for determining dependency and indemnity compensation rates under the Veterans' Administration. Title IV: Adjustments in Current Statutory Provisions Relating to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Parents - Sets forth schedules for the payment of monthly dependency and indemnification compensation to the parents of veterans. Title V: Miscellaneous and Effective Dates - Makes the effective date of this Act October 1, 1976.

Bill· SS. 2608 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction within respect to the exhaustion geothermal steam and geothermal resources.

United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1975

Allows a tax deduction, under the Internal Revenue Code, of an amount equal to 25 percent of the gross income from a geothermal steam and geothermal resources property. States that such deduction may not exceed 50 percent of the taxpayer's taxable income from the property.

Bill· SS. 2598 (94th)referred

Dairy and Meat Import Inspection and Identification Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1975

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

Bill· SS. 2537 (94th)referred

National Food Stamp Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1975

National Food Stamp Reform Act - Defines "household" under the Food Stamp Act as meaning a group of individuals who are sharing common living quarters, but who are not residents of an institution or boarding house, and who have access to cooking facilities and for whom food is customarily purchased in common. Provides that the Secretary of Agriculture may not approve any plan which permits any household to simultaneously participate in both the food stamp program and the distribution of federally donated foods. Requires the Secretary to establish uniform national standards of eligibility for participation by households in the food stamp program. States that the income standards of eligibility shall be the income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget adjusted pursuant to the Economic Opportunity Act. Directs the Secretary to prescribe additional standards of eligibility which shall include, but not be limited to, the amounts of liquid and nonliquid assets. Provides that household income for purposes of the food stamp program shall be the gross income of the household less: (1) a standard deduction of $100 a month applicable to all households; and (2) an additional deduction of $25 a month for any household in which there is a least one member who is age sixty or older. Limits eligibility to participate in the food stamp program to citizens and aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residency. States that no individual shall be considered eligible for the food stamp program as a member of a household if he is: (1) over 18; (2) is enrolled at an institution of higher education; and (3) is a dependent child for income tax purposes of a taxpayer who is not a member of an eligible household. Prohibits households which transfer liquid or nonliquid assets for the purpose of qualifying for the food stamp program from becoming eligible for at least a thirty-day period. Requires the Secretary to issue photo identification cards to households certified eligible to participate in the program. States that households shall be charged thirty percent of their income for the coupon allotment issued to them. Provides that if a State agency does not comply with the provisions of the Food Stamp Act, the Secretary may refer the matter to the Attorney General with a request for an injunction, or he may direct that there be no further issuance of coupons in the political subdivisions where such failure has occurred until such time as satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Directs the Secretary to pay to each State agency out of funds appropriated by Congress an amount equal to 75 percent of all direct costs of State food stamp program investigations, prosecutions, and State activities related to recovering losses sustained in the food stamp program. Provides for a civil money penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation of the Food Stamp Act.

Bill· SS. 2507 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize construction of additional power generating facilities at the existing McNary Lock and Dam project, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1975

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to provide for the construction of additional power generating facilities at the existing McNary Lock and Dam project, Columbia River, in the States of Oregon and Washington. Provides that such construction shall be at an estimated cost of $318,000,000.

Bill· SS. 2516 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for further assistance to Senate committees in conducting evaluations of the efficiency and economy of Federal Government programs and their operation.

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1975

Directs the Comptroller General, in consultation with the Congressional Budget Office and the Senate Government Operations Committee, to develop no later than June 1, 1976, a standard oversight methodology to be utilized in the Senate by each standing committee other than the Committees on Appropriations and Budget, in reviewing the effectiveness of programs it has authorized. Provides for the development of a standard report form to be utilized in reporting the results of their hearings and investigations.

Bill· SS. 2465 (94th)referred

Jobs Creation Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1975

Jobs Creation Act - Provides an annual adjustment of specified provisions of the Federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code to reflect changes in the cost-of-living. Increases from $25,000 to $100,000 the surtax exemption for corporations for any taxable year. Requires that the face value of any obligation of the United States, as specified, shall be adjusted to reflect changes in the cost-of-living. Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code of qualified savings and investments made during a tax year. Provides for an individual exclusion up to $1,000 or $2,000 for a married couple filing a joint return. Excludes dividends paid by domestic corporations from corporate gross income. Allows a $1,000 tax exclusion from capital gains for the amount received soley from the sale or exchange of securities. Allows an extension of time for payment of estate taxes where the estate consists largely of small business interests. Increases the estate tax deduction for family farming operations to $200,000. Increases the investment tax credit to 15 percent and makes it permanent. Allows taxable year price-level adjustments in property and allows increases in class life variances for purposes of depreciation range from a factor of 20 to a factor of 40 with respect to asset life. Provides for the amortization over a one-year period of required but nonproductive pollution control facilities and equipment.

Bill· SS. 2417 (94th)referred

Oil Pricing Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1975

Oil Pricing Act - Provides for the phased decontrol of crude oil prices under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act. Provides for a gradual transition from mandatory price and allocation controls, under such Act. Permits the President to remove price and allocation control regulation from crude oil or refined petroleum products which are not in short supply.

Bill· SS. 2390 (94th)referred

Federal Assistance Program Consolidation Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1975

Federal Assistance Program Consolidation Act - Defines the term "Federal assistance program" to mean any assistance provided by an agency in the form of grants loans, loan guarantees, property, contracts (except those for the procurement of goods and services for the Government of the United States), or technical assistance, whether the recipients are State or local governments, their agencies, including school or other special districts created by or pursuant to State law, or public, quasi-public, or private institutions, associations, corporations, individuals, or other persons. States that the President, after finding that a consolidation of Federal assistance programs is necessary to: (1) promote better administration and improve planning; (2) improve coordination; (3) eliminate overlapping and duplication; and (4) promote economy and efficiency; shall prepare a plan for such consolidation and submit it to the Congress for review. Requires each plan to place responsibility for administration of the consolidated program in a single agency, and to specify the conditions under which the Federal assistance programs included in the plan shall be administered. Prohibits the inclusion within a consolidation plan of Federal assistance to programs which are not in the same area. States that any such plan shall become effective after 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after submission of the plan to Congress. Provides for Congressional disapproval of such plan within the 60-day period.

Bill· SS. 2386 (94th)referred

A bill to deny Members of Congress any increase in pay under any law passed, or plan or recommendation received, during a Congress unless such increase is to take effect not earlier than the first day of the next Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1975

Denies Members of Congress any increase in their rate of pay under any law passed, or plan or recommendation received, during a Congress unless such increase is to take effect not earlier than the first day of the next Congress. Makes such prohibition retroactive to apply to those laws passed after June 30, 1975, and to plans and recommendations regarding pay transmitted by the President after such date.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 253 (94th)passed

A resolution relating to the conservation of helium.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1975

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States should direct the Secretary of the Interior to make prompt arrangements to conserve the helium which is now being extracted from natural gas and then vented into the atmosphere.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 251 (94th)passed

A resolution relating to the President's trip to China and American POWs and MIAs.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1975

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should, upon his visit to the People's Republic of China, request that the Chinese officials use their offices to obtain an accounting of members of the United States Armed Forces missing in action and confined as prisoners of war in Southeast Asia.

Bill· SS. 2299 (94th)open

Emergency Petroleum Allocation Extension Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 1975

Emergency Petroleum Allocation Extension Act - Provides for the extension of the Emergency Allocation Act from August 31, 1975, to December 31, 1980.

Bill· SS. 2198 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to repeal provisions relating to State and Local employees.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1975

Revises the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude from the definition of the term "individual employed by a public agency" specified State and local employees, and employees of interstate governmental agencies. Excludes State and local governments from the term "Public agency. Repeals the provisions of such Act which regulates the hours of fire protection and law enforcement employees of public agencies.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 111 (94th)referred

A joint resolution-European Security Conference Resolution.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1975

Requires that information concerning accords reached at the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe be supplied to the Congress. Directs that any such agreement be submitted to Congress for approval. States that accords reached at the Conference shall not be binding on the United States until a satisfactory agreement is reached at the Conference on Mutual and Balanced Force Reductions in Europe.

Bill· SS. 2146 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and to preserve academic freedom.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1975

Equal Educational Opportunity Amendments - Specifies that the provisions of the Education Amendments relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex shall apply only to education programs and activities which directly receive financial assistance from the Federal Government. Prohibits any agency or department of the Federal Government from preparing, publishing, or enforcing any orders, rules, or regulations relating to voluntary athletic programs on the marital or parental status of any student at any educational institution. Permits educational institutions to adopt tests or other standards governing admission, provided such standards are reasonably related to a proper educational purpose, without violating the provisions of the Education Amendments.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 109 (94th)referred

A joint resolution relating to the European Security Conference.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1975

Requires that information concerning accords reached at the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe be supplied to the Congress. Directs that any such agreement be submitted to Congress for approval. States that accords reached at the Conference shall not be binding on the United States until a satisfactory agreement is reached at the Conference on Mutual and Balanced Force Reductions in Europe.

Bill· SS. 2119 (94th)referred

Broadcast License Renewal Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1975

Broadcast License Renewal Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish procedures to be followed by licensees of broadcasting stations for ascertaining the problems, needs, and interests of the residents of their respective service areas for purposes of their broadcasting operations. States that a license granted for the operation of any class of station shall be for not more than five years. Permits such licenses to be renewed if the Commission finds that the public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served thereby. States that in making such a determination, the Commission shall consider whether the licensee followed applicable procedures for the ascertainment of the problems, needs, and interests of the residents of its service area for purposes of its broadcast operations. Authorizes the Commission to prescribe the period or periods for which licenses should be granted and renewed for particular classes of stations. States that appeals from any order or decision of the Commission should be brought in the U.S. court of appeals for the circuit in which such broadcast facility is located. Directs the Commission to review its rules and regulations to determine which ones no longer serve the public interest. Requires the Commission to report to specified committees of the Congress and to include any recommendations for legislation resulting from its review.

Bill· SS. 1993 (94th)referred

National Food Stamp Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1975

National Food Stamp Reform Act - Defines the term "income" as used in the Food Stamp Act as the monthly gross income of all members of a household, including any in-kind payment, and the total value of any publicly funded assistance payments which supplement food and housing needs. Excludes specified individuals from the definition of "household. Provides for the distribution of federally donated foods to households upon the request by a political subdivision that such distribution be made to all eligible households in lieu of food stamps. Excludes households from eligibility for food stamps: (1) if the monthly household income exceeds the poverty index level of income established by the Office of Management and Budget; or (2) if the market value of liquid and nonliquid resources of a household consisting of one individual exceeds $1,500 or the resources of a multiple-member household exceed $2,250 exclusive of specified resources. Excludes from eligibility households which include an able-bodied adult between the ages of 18 and 65 who is enrolled in an institution of postsecondary education and such enrollment is a substitute for fulltime employment. Declares that a refusal to work at a plant or site because of a strike or other labor dispute shall be deemed a refusal to work which makes the household of the nonworking individual ineligible for food stamps. Rejects as an excuse for refusal to accept work a condition of employment which requires an individual to join, resign from, or refrain from joining any labor organization. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to require each household receiving benefits under this Act to report its income at least once each month. Requires food coupons to be designed with a space for the recipient to sign upon receipt and again at redemption. Requires one member of each eligible household to be issued a photo-identification card with color photograph. States that such card must be presented at redemption at a food store. Sets forth specific instructions to provide control and accountability over the distribution of food coupons to State agencies. Ties the value of the coupon allotment to the overall retail cost-of-living index. States that the "nutritionally adequate diet" as used to determine the amount of the coupon allotment shall mean the low-cost food plan developed by the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture. Establishes as the charge a household shall pay for its coupon allotment the lesser of: (1) the percentage of its income which would be expended for food by an average household of its size and income range in the same region of the country; or (2) 30 percent. Provides, under the requirements for State plans for the administration of the food stamp program, for closer State supervision of eligibility by households. Requires the State agencies administering the program to conduct nutrition education programs for recipients. States that the United States Postal Service shall serve as a food stamp issuing agency upon the request of a State food stamp administration agency. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to pay the States 100 percent of the costs of providing food stamps to eligible aliens, and 75 percent of the costs of State investigations, prosecutions, collections of claims and other State activities related to retrieving food stamp losses. Provides for payment by the Federal Government to the States of a share of the difference between the face value of the coupon allotment and the amount charged eligible households for the allotment. Sets forth the method of determining and paying the Federal share. Directs the transfer of all functions of the Secretary of Agriculture under the Food Stamp Act to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

Bill· SS. 1906 (94th)referred

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the continued application of the nursing salary cost differential which is presently allowed in determining the reasonable cost of inpatient nursing care purposes of reimbursement to providers under the Medicare program.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1975

Requires the continued application of the minimum nursing salary cost differential of 8 1/2 percent which is presently allowed in determining the reasonable cost of inpatient nursing care for purposes of reimbursement to providers under the Medicare program of the Social Security Act.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 46 (94th)referred

A concurrent resolution relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975

Disapproves specified regulations of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving or benefiting from Federal financial assistance.