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United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1976
Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of 500 additional copies of a report by a special consultant to the Administrative Conference of the United States on administrative procedures of the Internal Revenue Service. States that the documents shall be for the use of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1975
Provides, under the Railroad Retirement Act, that widows of retired railroad employees who received annuities under such Act shall receive the amount the retired employees were receiving.
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1975
Expresses the support of the Senate for the frank style of diplomacy practiced by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Daniel P. Moynihan.
United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1975
Redesignates the Gila Wilderness, New Mexico, as the Clinton P. Anderson-Gila Wilderness.
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.
United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1975
Provides a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code of $250 per individual who is at least 61 years of age housed in the principal residence of the taxpayer during the taxable year.
United States · United States Congress · 12 November 1975
Expresses condolences to the family on the death of Honorable Clinton P. Anderson, formerly a Senator from New Mexico.
United States · United States Congress · 11 November 1975
Condemns the resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations which equates Zionism with racism. Opposes participation by the United States Government in the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. Calls for reconsideration of the Zionism resolution. Directs the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Foreign Relations to begin hearings immediately to reassess the United States' further participation in the United Nations General Assembly.
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1975
Young Farmers' Homestead Act - Establishes as an agency within the Department of Agriculture the Federal Farm Assistance Corporation. Authorizies the Corporation to purchase farm land in value of up to $200,000 per unit. Provides that the Corporation shall make such farms available for lease and subsequently for sale. Directs that the farms may be leased to an eligible applicant for a period of not less than two years nor more than seven years with specified restrictions upon the use of such land. Provides that the lessee may at any time within six months prior to the expiration of his lease make application to the board for purchase of such unit upon the expiration of such lease. States that the board shall approve such application if it determines that the lessee can successfully manage and operate such farm unit. Specifies a formula to be used in determining the selling price of each farm. Provides that a buyer may obtain financing through any available source, but if private financing is not available, the Farmers Home Administration shall furnish the financing at a specified rate. Requires the Corporation to file annually with the Secretary of Agriculture a complete report as to the business of the Corporation. Provides that the financial transactions of the Corporation shall be audited at least once each year by the General Accounting Office. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to appoint an advisory council to advise the board regarding the administration of this Act. Provides that the Council's advice shall include recommendations on what the eligibility requirements should be for leasing farm units and what experience should be required for leasing a farm. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act. Specifies criminal provisions applicable to the Federal Farm Assistance Corporation. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 657, 658, 1006, and 1014)
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.
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1975
Provides for the declaration of July 2, 1976, as a legal public holiday. Designates July 2, 3, 4, and 5, 1976, as a period of commemoration of America's Bicentennial. Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating such period as a period of commemoration of America's Bicentennial. Requests the President to ask Governors, mayors, other politicans, and friends of this country from abroad to participate in the celebration and activities planned for such period.
United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1975
Displaced Homemakers Equal Opportunity Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a maximum of 30 model program centers for outreach, counseling, information and referral, and other services for displaced homemakers, with at least 2 such centers in each of the 10 Federal geographic service regions of the United States. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct an evaluation and study of the model program centers established by this Act; and (2) conduct a feasibility study with respect to participation by displaced homemakers in specified employment, unemployment, education, and health service programs. Authorizes to be appropriated specified sums for each of fiscal years 1976 and 1977 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1975
Condemns the resolution adopted by the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly which equates Zionism with racism.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to cancel certain obligations of the Yahtay Industries, Incorporated, Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, to the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1975
Catastrophic Health Insurance and Medical Assistance Reform Act - Title I: Catastrophic Illness Insurance - Establishes a Catastrophic Health Insurance Program under the Social Security Act. Sets forth the eligibility criteria for individuals. Provides that every individual who: (1) is a resident of the United States; and (2) is a citizen of, or a lawfully admitted alien in the United States shall be entitled to catastrophic health insurance benefits provided by this Act in cases where he is not covered by an approved employer plan. Delimits the scope of benefits, including hospital and related insurance benefits (hospital, post-hospital, and home health services) and medical and other health benefits. Sets forth the terms and conditions governing payment of benefits and deductibles. Stipulates that in determining the amount of expenses incurred by an individual for medical and other health services in any calendar year, all amounts in excess of $500 incurred in connection with the treatment of mental, psychoneurotic or personality disorders of such individual, shall be disregarded. Provides for a general deductible from: (1) the reasonable costs of inpatient hospital services past the 60th day; and (2) inpatient hospital benefits of the higher of the following: (A) $2,000, or (B) $2,000 adjusted by the Consumer Price Index to reflect changes in fees for physician services (in $100 increments). Permits payments for specified mental health care services. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to promulgate regulations prescribing standards designed to assure that services consisting of the furnishing of blood or blood products, or the application of procedures or courses of treatment which are experimental or extraordinarily complex, will be provided only when such services are appropriate to the health care needs of the patient. Creates, in the United States Treasury, a Federal Catastrophic Health Insurance Trust Fund to provide a reserve for payment of benefits authorized by this Act. States that individuals covered under approved employer or self-employed plans shall be entitled to those benefits rather than the benefits provided by the catastrophic health insurance plan. Defines the term "employer plan" as meaning an insurance policy, contract, or other arrangement entered into between an employer and a carrier under which the carrier, in consideration of premiums or other periodic payments, undertakes to pay for the costs of health services received by the employer's employees. Requires that the coverage provided under such plans must include a package of benefits which is the same as that provided by the Federal catastrophic health insurance benefits plan established under this Act. Sets forth additional requirements governing employer health plans. Establishes an Actuarial Committee to prepare and recommend annually to the Secretary a Table of Values of Catastrophic Health Insurance Coverage, which shall establish the actuarial value of one year's catastrophic health insurance coverage for employers, carriers, and others involved in the programs. Allows an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the actuarial value of catastrophic health insurance coverage for the self-employed and for employees covered under approved employer plans. Title II: Medical Assistance Plan for Low-Income People - Provides, for low-income individuals and families, assistance toward the costs of necessary hospital, skilled nursing facility, medical and other health care services. Guarantees free choice by inpatients of health services from any person, institution, or agency qualified under this Act. Permits individuals the option of obtaining other health insurance protection. Describes the medical assistance plan, what individuals are eligible to receive its health benefits, and the application procedure. Enumerates the scope of benefits under the plan, including: (1) 60 days of inpatient hospital services; (2) skilled nursing facility services; and (3) home health services. Prescribes the co-payment requirements and procedures of persons eligible for benefits. Makes special provisions relating to Medicaid eligibles and the circumstances under which such persons are eligible for health benefits under this title. Authorizes the Secretary to require consolidation of facilities of carriers and intermediaries in geographic regions with minimum size populations of persons covered under this title. Creates the Medical Coverage Trust Fund to consist of gifts and bequests and held by a Board of Trustees. Makes provisions for State contributions to the Fund. Authorizes appropriations to the Fund for each fiscal year of sums necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this title, including the meaning of "income," "health care expenses," and "inpatient hospital services. Prohibits exclusion by employers of specified employees from coverage under group health insurance plans. Title III: Private Basic Health Insurance Certification Program - States that any insurer may provide any health insurance policy to the Secretary for his examination and certification. Sets forth the standards under which the Secretary shall not certify any such insurance policy. Title IV: Amendments to the Medicare Program Immunizations - Authorizes payments for immunizations which the Secretary determines are appropriate under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, but only if provided on a schedules allowance basis, as determined under regulations promulgated by the Secretary. Extends coverage of the renal disease program authorized under such Act to specified individuals not previously covered. Title V: General Provisions Relating to Health Insurance Under Social Security Act - Requires the Secretary to establish a separate organizational unit within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare under the direction of the Assistant Secretary for Health Insurance Administration, who shall report directly to the Secretary and who shall have policy and administrative responsibility for the programs established by this Act and by the unemployment compensation, medicare, medicaid, and renal disease programs of the Social Security Act. Expresses the policy of Congress to encourage and expand philanthropic support for health care.
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1975
Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to make assistance payments for municipal services to the cities of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Richland, Washington, the Richland School District, the Los Alamos School Board and the county of Los Alamos, New Mexico, after June 30, 1976, in the case of the schools and after June 30, 1977, in the case of the county. Sets forth guidelines which the Administrator shall use in determining the amount of such payments. Provides that the Administrator shall, not less than six months prior to the expiration of such assistance, make recommendations to the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy as to the need for any further assistance. Allows the Administrator to reduce such assistance by an amount, as the Administrator determines equitable, based on municipal services being performed by the Energy Research and Development Administration.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1975
Authorizes the construction of the Hidden Mountain - Loma Blanca Reservoir System for flood and sediment control in the State of New Mexico.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1975
Authorizes the Santa Fe Local Protection Project for flood control in the State of New Mexico. Authorizes the appropriation of $2,627,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1975
Technology Transfer Act - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that a substantial portion of the new technology resulting from Defense Department research and development funds should be made available to other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, to State and local governments, and to private industries. Establishes the Agency for Technology Transfer within the Department of Defense. States that the Agency shall be headed by a Director for Technolgoy Transfer. Directs the establishment of a Processing Office within the Agency. Sets as the function of this Office the gathering of technological information on the current and discontinued Defense Department programs and the publishing, at least twice yearly, of reports of such information as is unclassified. States that a further responsibility of the Office shall be the determination of possible secondary applications of unclassified information. Authorizes the Office to obtain such research as will be necessary to determine what the secondary applications might be. Directs the Office to determine possible markets for such information. Requires the Director to establish six regional dissemination centers throughout the United States. Sets forth the duties of such centers. Establishes within the Agency a Technology Declassification Board. States that the duty of the Board shall be to determine which technology information can be declassified and made available to other departments and agencies of government or private industry. Declares that the Board shall consist of six members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that any order of the Board shall be final unless overruled by the President. Creates a Patent Policy and Review Board wihtin the Agency. States that this Board shall review the practices of the Defense Department regarding the rights of private contractors to use technological information developed by them in conducting research for the Department. Requires the Board to review current Department policies regarding the right to patent ideas and discoveries developed by contractors while conducting research for the Department. States that the Patent Policy and Review Board shall be composed of six members appointed by the President. Declares that any contract for research and development entered into after the date of enactment of this Act by any Federal department or agency shall be subject to a condition that any new process, design, or discovery developed as the result of such research and development shall be available for use by the United States without charge therefor by the person who conducts the research. Authorizes for the purposes of this Act in any fiscal year, the appropriation for such year of a sum equal to five percent of the total amount authorized to be appropriated for research and development activities of the Defense Department, or $100,000,000, whichever is greater. Requires the Director to report annually to Congress regarding the operation of the technology transfer program. Establishes within the Federal Government a Technology Transfer Commission. States that the Commission shall be composed of 12 members, six appointed by the Speaker of the House, and six by the President of the Senate. Declares it to be the duty of the Commission to conduct a comprehensive study to determine the advantages, disadvantages, problems, feasibility, and the cost of implementing a centralized government-wide technology transfer program for all Federal departments and agencies. Directs the Commission to report to the President and Congress after one year and to submit a final report within two years following the date of enactment of this Act. Sets forth the powers of the Committee. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act with respect to the Commission. Authorizes to be appropriated $5,000,000 for the organization of the Commission. Instructs the Director of the Agency to establish an interagency technology information exchange program to keep other Federal departments and agencies informed of technological information developed by the Defense Department.
United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1975
Provides a credit against tax imposed under the Internal Revenue Code for State and local property taxes paid by a person 65 years of age or older on his or her principal residence. Allows to such persons who lease their principal residence an amount equal to the applicable percentage of such individual's annual rental payment for such residence.
United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1975
Federal Taxpayers' Rights Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare pamphlets which set forth in nontechnical terms: (1) the rights and obligations of a taxpayer and the Service during an audit; (2) the procedures by which a taxpayer may appeal any adverse decision of the Service (including administrative and judicial appeals); (3) the procedures for prosecuting refund claims and filing of taxpayer complaints; and (4) the procedures which the Service may use in enforcing the internal revenue laws (including assessment, jeopardy assessment, levy and distraint, and enforcement of liens). Establishes within the Internal Revenue Service an office to be known as the Office of Taxpayer Services to be under the supervision and direction of an Assistant Commissioner of Internal Revenue who shall assist taxpayers in obtaining easily understandable tax information and answering questions on tax liability, among other functions. States that, upon application filed by a taxpayer with the Office of Taxpayer Services, in such form, manner, and at such time as the Secretary or his delegate shall by regulations prescribe, the Assistant Commissioner for Taxpayer Services may issue a Taxpayer Assistance Order if, in the determination of the Assistant Commissioner, the taxpayer is suffering from an unusual, unnecessary, or irreparable loss as a result of the manner in which the internal revenue laws are being administered by the Secretary or his delegate. Authorizes the President of the Legal Services Corporation to establish Taxpayer Representation Offices in four cities selected by such President for purposes of providing legal assistance to individuals in connection with: (1) any audit by the Service of any return made by or on behalf of the individual with respect to any tax imposed by chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or (2) an assessment or collection from any such individual of any tax imposed by such chapter. Provides for show cause hearings with respect to jeopardy assessments and termination of taxable years. Increases the monetary value of specified items to be exempt from levy. Provides criminal penalties (a fine of up to $10,000, or imprisonment for up to 2 years or both) for investigations into or surveillance over the beliefs, associations, or activities of any individual or organization which are not directly related to such revenue laws. Provides a civil cause of action for damages or an injunction, or both, for such violations. Prohibits inspection of tax returns pursuant to a criminal investigation unless a search warrant has issued upon probable cause to believe that no alternative source of necessary information is available. Provides rules for civil investigation related to: (1) payment of Social Security and Railroad Retirement taxes; (2) pension administration; (3) census information; (4) enforcement of taxpayers' rights under this Act; (5) inspection by States; (6) inspection by Committees of Congress; and (7) disclosure to persons having substantial interest (agents of partnerships and corporations, and shareholders of corporations). Provides a civil action for damages for unauthorized disclosure of tax information.
United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1975
Revises the Tariff Act to exempt private aircraft entering or departing from the United States and Canada or the United States and Mexico at night or on Sunday or a holiday from provisions requiring payment to the United States for overtime services of customs officers and employees.
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.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1975
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare should withdraw its proposed Consolidated Procedural Rules for Administration and Enforcement of the Department's statutory responsibilities. States that if additional positions are required for enforcement of Civil Rights laws such need should be brought to the attention of the Senate. Directs the Office of Civil Rights to continue to make efforts to detect systematic discrimination including those areas relating to discrimination based on sex and handicap.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975
Extends the authorizations for appropriations under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 an additional three years until September, 1979.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to reinstate oil and gas lease New Mexico 18302.
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1975
Extends the provisions of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act for two years, until August 31, 1977. Relates any increase in the price of old oil, as defined by the Federal Energy Administration, to a decrease in the rate of unemployment from the rate on the day of enactment of this Act. Sets the ceiling prices of old oil and new oil, as defined by the Federal Energy Administration, at $9.00 and $12.75 per barrel, respectively. Provides for increases above such ceilings proportionate to increases in the cost of production indexes for such oil.
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1975
Urges the President to seek a cooperative international effort to strengthen and improve international safeguards on peaceful nuclear activities to reduce the risk of theft of nuclear materials. Directs the President to seek restraint by suppliers of nuclear equipment in the transfer of nuclear technology.
United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1975
Provides, under title XX (Grants to States for Services) of the Social Security Act, that no State shall be required to administer individual means tests for provision of education, nutrition, transportation, recreation, socialization, or associated services provided thereunder to groups of low-income individuals aged sixty or older.
United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1975
Expresses the disapproval of the United States Senate of attempts to expel Israel for the United Nations. States that if Israel is expelled the Senate will review United States commitments to the Third World nations involved in the expulsion and will consider the implication of continued membership in the United Nations.
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1975
Expresses the objection of the Congress to the proposed sale of Improved Hawk missiles and Redeye missiles to Jordan.
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975
Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, for a tax credit of up to $2,000 ($1,000 in the case of a married individual filing separately) in lieu of a tax deduction, for interest paid on a mortgage on a taxpayer's principal residence.
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1975
States that the purpose of this Act is to provide a source of financial assistance for homeowners and builders to enable them to purchase and install solar heating equipment or combined solar heating and cooling equipment, primarily through the small business segment of the economy, while substantially reducing energy use. Authorizes the Small Business Administration, under the Small Business Act, to make loans to individuals and families owning and occupying one-to-four family residential structures to assist them in purchasing and installing qualified solar heating and cooling equipment. States that such loans may be made in an amount covering up to 75 percent of the cost of purchasing and installing the necessary equipment, and not exceeding amounts specified in this Act. Sets forth the terms and conditions governing the loans. Defines "qualified solar heating equipment" as meaning equipment which utilizes solar energy to provide heating for a residential structure and which is certified by the Administration as meeting minimum specified standards, including a requirement that the equipment must be designed to meet more than 40 percent of the total heating needs of the types of structure for which it is intended. Directs the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish procedures for periodic inspection and review of solar heating and cooling equipment models, and certifications. Directs the Administration to disseminate full, complete, and current information concerning recommended standards and types of qualified solar heating or solar heating and cooling equipment appropriate for use in residential structures of varying sizes and types and in various regions of the country. Establishes, under the Small Business Act, a solar heating and cooling loan fund for financing loans made pursuant to this Act. Sets a $600,000,000 limit on the total amount of loans, guarantees and other obligations entered into by the Administration which are outstanding at any one time for the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1975
Social Security Cost-of-Living Improvement Act - Provides for a second annual cost-of-living increase in Federal old-age, survivors, and disability benefits under the Social Security Act. Defines the base periods from which the need for such increases shall be determined. Directs the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to develop a special Consumer Price Index for the elderly.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the striking of medals in commemoration of the bicentennials of the United States Army, the United States Navy, and the United States Marine Corps.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1975
Prohibits carriers of Federal employee insurance from reducing or excluding health benefits without such proposed changes being published in the Federal Register and without hearings by the Civil Service Commission on such proposed changes.
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1975
Health Planning and Resource Development Act Amendments - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to grant waivers from the health service area population requirements of the Public Health Service Act in unusual circumstances, if requested by the Governor of the State in which such area is located.
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.
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975
Title I: Automobile Fuel Economy - Automobile Fuel Economy Act- Adds a new title to the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act. Declares it to be the purpose of this title to: (1) assure, to the maximum extent practicable, that manufacturers of automobiles and light duty trucks reduce the amount of fuel consumed by new automobiles and light duty trucks per mile traveled without reducing standards for safety, damageability, or environmental quality; and (2) increase the industrywide average fuel economy for new automobiles. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish yearly minimum national fuel economy standards, applicable to each manufacturer's average production of new automobiles or new light duty trucks, as appropriate. States that the standards would apply to model years 1977 through 1985. Requires such standards for automobiles to achieve at least a 50 percent improvement in the industrywide new car fuel economy average by model year 1980 relative to 1974 models, and at least a 100 percent improvement by model year 1985. Authorizes the Secretary to modify such goals if he finds that they cannot reasonably be attained. Provides that such modified goals would take effect 60 days after notification of the Congress, subject only to a resolution of disapproval by either House. Exempts light duty trucks from the 50 and 100 percent improvement goals, but provides that they would be subject to minimum average fuel economy performance standards set for each model year at the maximum feasible level by the Secretary. Requires each manufacturer and importer to produce automobiles or light duty trucks, as appropriate, which on the average conform to or exceed the applicable fuel economy standard specified for each model year. Provides that each individual automobile or light duty truck would not be required to meet the standards, only the average of all automobiles, or light duty trucks, as appropriate, produced by the manfacturer. Provides that if a manufacturer fails to meet the required average fuel economy standard, the manufacturer is liable for civil penalties of from $50 to $100 per automobile or light duty truck, as appropriate, for each mile per gallon, or fraction thereof, by which the average fuel economy of automobiles or light duty trucks manufactured or imported falls short of the applicable standard. Requires each manufacturer to affix in a prominent place on each new automobile or new light duty truck, as appropriate, a sticker indicating the fuel economy which a purchaser can expect from such automobile or light duty truck, and the estimated average annual fuel costs associated with the operation of such vehicle. Requires such information to also appear in advertisements in a manner directed by the Federal Trade Commission. Prohibits States and political subdivisions from adopting standards for fuel economy or fuel economy labeling and advertising which are inconsistent with this Act. Directs the Secretary to prepare a report on the 55 mph speed limit now in effect and to include in such report an examination of the extent of compliance, potential gasoline savings, and the feasibility of requiring the installation of speed-limiting devices on all new automobiles, new light duty trucks, and other new motor vehicles. Requires the Secretary to report within 180 days on the feasibility of a requirement that each new automobile and light duty truck be equipped with a fuel flow instrument reading directly in miles per gallon to make it possible for the cost-conscious motorist to modify his or her driving patterns to get better fuel economy. Title II: Research and Development - Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Adds a new title to the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Transportation to make contracts and grants and support through obligation guarantees, research and development leading to production prototypes of advanced automobiles within 4 years from the date of enactment of this title, or within the shortest practicable time consistent with appropriate research and development techniques. Requires the Secretary to preserve, enhance, and facilitate competition in research, development, and production of existing and alternative automobiles and automobile components. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this title, funds not to exceed $55,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, not to exceed $20,000,000 for the transitional quarter ending September 30, 1976, and not to exceed $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1977.
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975
Modifies the boundary of the Cibola National Forest in the State of New Mexico.
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975
Provides that whenever a law is enacted establishing or extending a program under which persons or governments are entitled to participate in or receive benefits, and funds are appropriated to carry out the program for the first fiscal year of such program, then the funds so appropriated shall remain available for expenditure until the close of the fiscal year following such first fiscal year, unless the following requirements are met: (1) if rules or regulations are to be prescribed for the program, they must become effective not later than 120 days after enactment of such law; and (2) if applications are required in order to participate in, or receive benefits under, the progra, a period of not less than 60 days (beginning on the date on which applications are first accepted) shall be provided for making an application.
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to sell, at fair market value, any Neptune P2V-5 or P2V-7 aircraft no longer needed by the Navy to any person who: (1) is purchasing such aircraft primarily for use in fighting forest fires; and (2) is under contract to the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, to use aircraft in controlling or extinguishing fires in national forests.
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975
Establishes a Congressional Joint Committee on Arrangements for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States of America. Provides for the selection of members and a chairman. States that service of a Senator as a member of the joint committee shall not be taken into account for purposes of rule XXV of the Rules of the Senate. Directs the joint committee to plan and coordinate the Bicentennial activities and events of the Congress. Authorizes the joint committee to take specified actions, necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution. Provides that the expenses of the joint committee shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the joint committee.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1975
Expresses the Senate's disapproval of the proposed deferral of budget authority for the initiation of construction of the new Acoma - Laguna Canoncito hospital in Acomita, New Mexico, as set forth in the President's message to the Congress of April 18, 1975.
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1975
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. Specifies the composition of the board, including: four members appointed by the President, and seven members appointed by the Librarian of Congress. Directs the Librarian to appoint a Director of the Center. Authorizes the Center to establish and implement a program of contracts, grants, loans and scholarships to promote and support 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, with specified exceptions. Provides that no former employee of the Federal government 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 Librarian of Congress, for inclusion in his annual report to the Congress, an annual report of its operations under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Center to carry out the provisions of this Act $167,750 for fiscal year 1976, $710,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $1,716,000 for fiscal year 1978.
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1975
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days commencing on April 30 of each year as "National Beta Sigma Phi Week".
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1975
Public Works Employment Act - Seeks to increase the antirecessionary effectiveness of the Public Works and Economic Development Act by creating jobs especially in the construction sector. Provides that the non-Federal share of costs in public works projects may be reduced or eliminated if the effective taxing and/or barrowing capacity of the applicant has been exhausted. Increases the funding for aid to projects under the Public Works and Economic Development Act from $250,000,000 to $500,000,000 for fiscal year 1975. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to applicants for public works projects beneficial to the community. Limits such grants to those areas experiencing actual or threatened high unemployment. Provides that the Federal share of a grant made for a project shall be 80 percent. Allows the Secretary to reduce or waive the non-Federal share under specified circumstances. Authorizes the payment of interest supplements to or on behalf of private entities. Extends specified programs of the Public Works and Economic Development Act thru 1976. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide financial assistance to federally assisted projects for which funds have been obligated at the time of enactment of this Act which because of rapid increases in wages or cost of materials cannot be completed within the amount obligated for the project. Provides for grants for the purpose of increasing the Federal contribution to a public works project for which Federal financial assistance is authorized under provisions of law to 100 percent of the cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of $250,000,000 for such purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1975
Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments - Authorizes to be appropriated to the Appalachian Regional Commission such sums as may be necessary for its administrative expenses. Authorizes the use of Federal highway construction funds for the Appalachian development highway system. Allows the Commission to make grants to public bodies and nonprofit entities for planning, engineering, and reasonable site acquisition or development costs. Provides that the Federal share shall not exceed 80 percent of such costs. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants and loans to Appalachian States to assist nonprofit timber development organizations and programs organized and operated for specific forestry purposes. Expands the authority of: (1) the Secretary of the Interior to rehabilitate areas damaged by deleterious mining practices; (2) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide financial assistance for housing construction or rehabilitation projects for low - and moderate - income families and individuals; and (3) the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to provide assistance for vocational education facilities and projects demonstrating areawide education planning, services, and programs. States that no assistance shall be provided under the Appalachian Regional Development Act to assist establishments in relocating or to enable plant subcontractors to undertake work previously performed in another area by other subcontractors or contractors. Provides that funds provided under such Act shall not be substituted for, but shall be in addition to, State funds provided for similar purposes. Provides that to further the Appalachian State Development Planning Process, each State member shall: (1) submit a development plan with specified aspects for the area of the State within the region; and (2) cooperate with local development districts certified by the State, including preparation and execution of areawide action programs. Increases the Federal share of and purposes for which grants may be made by the President to the Commission for administrative and management expenses incurred in carrying out the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, as amended by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1975
Tax Return Privacy Act - Provides that tax returns shall be considered confidential, as opposed to public, records under the Internal Revenue Code. Requires, as a general rule, written consent by the taxpayer before the Government may inspect such taxpayer's returns. States that this rule shall not apply to (1) State income tax inspections by the appropriate State agency; (2) inspection of a corporate return by a shareholder; (3) inspection by Congressional committees with jurisdiction over taxation; and (4) inspections by Justice or Treasury Department officials for administration or enforcement purposes. Authorizes Federal district courts to grant an order authorizing an inspection of a tax return upon a showing of probable cause to believe that the return contains information necessary to a prosecution or investigation. Allows the President to authorize the release of tax information concerning a prospective appointee to Federal office. Increases the criminal penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of information under the Internal Revenue Code.
United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1975
Provides, under title XVIII (Medicare) and title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, that qualified drugs requiring a physicians prescription or certification shall be included among the items and services covered under the hospital insurance program for the aged. States that the reasonable allowance for eligible drugs furnished an individual pursuant to any one prescription and purchased by such individual at any one time shall be reduced by an amount equal to the applicable prescription copayment obligator which shall be $1. Establishes, within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, a Formulary Committee to compile and publish a Formulary listing the drugs deemed qualified for benefits under this Act, together with maximum allowable costs and additional information concerning such drugs. Makes provisions for selecting drugs for the Formulary.