United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Provides, under the Freedom of Information Act, that each Federal agency, upon a request under the Act that records be made available to the public, shall: (1) determine within ten days after the receipt of any such request whether to comply with such request and immediately notify the person making such request that such person has a period of twenty days within which to appeal such determination to such agency; and (3) make a determination with respect to such appeal within twenty days after the receipt of such appeal. Provides that in the case of an action in the United States district courts to enjoin an agency from withholding agency records and to order the production of any agency records improperly withheld the United States or an officer or agency thereof shall serve an answer to any complaint made in such action within twenty days after the service upon the United States attorney of the pleading in which such complaint is made. Provides that the court may assess against the United States reasonble attorney fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred in such action in which the United States or an officer or agency thereof has not prevailed. Provides that such disclosures under the Act may be obtained in the case of investigatory records for law enforcement purposes to the extent that such records are scientific tests, reports, or data, inspection reports of any agency which relates to health or safety, or records which serve as a basis for any public policy statement made by any agency or officer or employee of the United States or which serves as a bisis for rulemaking by any agency. Provides that each agency shall submit an annual report to the Committee on Government Operations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Government Operations of the Senate which shall include statistics on the request and appeal procedures of the Act. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 552)
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973
Newsman's Privilege Act - Sets forth Congressional findings and definitions of terms to be used in this Act. Provides that a newsman shall not be compelled to disclose to a court, a grand jury, a legislative body, or other investigatory or adjudicative agency of government, which acts under the authority of the United States or any State, the identity of any person who supplies information to him while he is engaged in his occupation if he expressly or impliedly gives the person supplying the information a contemporaneous assurance that the source of the information will not be disclosed by him. States that nothing contained in the preceding sentence or any subsequent provision of this Act shall be construed to excuse a newsman from testifying to the identity of any person who commits a crime in his presence. Provides that neither a newsman nor any other person having custody or control of the same shall be compelled to produce before a court, grand jury, legislative body, or other investigatory or adjudicative agency of government, which acts under the authority of the United States or any State, anything which constitutes unpublished information. Sets forth the procedure by which a newsman can invoke the privilege accorded under this Act. Provides that in invoking such procedures a newsman shall have the right to the assistance of counsel of his own choosing. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to impair or preempt the enactment or application of any State law which secures the minimum privileges established by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
Small Business Tax Simplification and Reform Act - Title I: Tax Simplification Relating to Small Business - Creates a Committee on Tax Simplification for Small Business for the purpose of devoting continued attention to the simplification of the Internal Revenue Code to small business, and the regulations, instructions, procedures, and other publications relating to small business taxation. Provides that the membership of the Committee would include representatives of the Secretary of the Treasury (for policy matters); Internal Revenue Service (for technical matters); Office of Management and Budget (for coordinating the paperwork aspects of IRS forms, in view of the Federal Reports Act) and the Small Business Administration (to express the interests of the small business community). Creates in the Treasury Department an Office of Small Business Analyst, which would be responsible for looking at tax problems primarily from the view of small business and the free enterprise system. Calls upon the Treasury Department to make a comprehensive study of depreciation policies with particular attention to: the impact of legislation; the rapid advances in technology to which small business must adopt; and the practices of other industrialized nations. Calls upon the Treasury to study the entire range of pension, retirement, health, medical, and insurance benefits in the larger context of what both corporations (including large corporate enterprise) and other forms of business are providing for their employees and executives. Authorizes a special study of the differential effect of tax law changes on businesses of different sizes. Title II: Adjustment of Corporate Normal Tax - Effects a progressive reform in the entire corporate tax structure by providing for reductions in normal corporate tax rates based on the corporations earning. Provides that as corporate earnings rise above $1 million per year the normal tax would incline upward to a maximum of 24 percent for corporations earning over $1 billion annually. Title III: Special Provisions to Encourage Establishment of New Small Business Enterprises - Permits eligible new small business corporations an income tax deduction equal to the corporations net operating income, so long as that amount does not exceed $83,333. Allows an income tax deduction to a partnership for its organizational expenses ratably over a period of 60 months. Provides for a bad debt tax deduction for guarantors of obligations of, and lenders to, small business corporations. Title IV: Provisions to Assist Small Business Growth - Increases the additional first-year depreciation limitation for small business property from $10,000 to $20,000. Reinstates the 7 percent investment credit for specified small business property. Provides that corporate manufacturing would be allowed $50,000 worth of qualified investment. Extends the period for use of the loss carryover provisions for small businesses by allowing existing corporations to carry these losses over a ten year period. Raises the earning credit in accordance with the costs of doing business to $150,000. Allows research and development expenses of small businesses to be amortized beginning at the time they are made. Permits a limited number of surtax exemptions (up to 5) in the event members of a family are placed in proprietary positions where they have ownership of at least 50 percent of the stock (or other interest) and full time management of a separately incorporated unit of a family business. Title V: Provisions Relating to Partnerships - Allows the closing of the partnership year for a decedent at any of the following times: (1) normal close of the partnership year if there has been no prior sale, exchange, or liquidation of the partnership interest; (2) the date of any of the above described transactions; or (3) the day after the partner's death. Permits a partner to deduct currently his share of partnership losses in excess of the adjusted basis of his partnership interests, in the event that the partner is unconditionally obligated for his share of such partnership losses. Title VI: Provisions Relating to Subchapter S Corporations - Increases the Subchapter S "tax-option" to small business corporations in the following 3 ways: (1) initial shareholders could number 15, rather than the present 10; (2) shareholders in excess of this ceiling who take their stock by reason of heirship would not disqualify election; and (3) after 5 years, the number of permissible shareholders would increase to 25. Provides that the classes of shareholders shall be expanded to include: (1) trusts where stock passes pursuant to a will, and where the trust is used merely to convey the stock to a long term eligible holder within 60 days; (2) trusts where the entire income is taxable to the grantor; and (3) certain small business investment companies. Provides for nondisqualification of a Subchapter S corporation by reason of exceeding the limit of 20 percent passive income in a single year. Provides that the election privilege shall be lost pursuant to this proposal if the limit is exceeded in any 2 of 4 consecutive years. Provides that if the corporation is able to establish that the termination was, in fact, inadvertent and can gain full compliance within 90 days of notification, its Subchapter S status would be preserved for future years. Title VII: Business Development Corporations - Permits State and local development companies to extend long-term financing to non-bankable new enterprises and such companies would be permitted a bad-debt reserve deduction up to 10 percent of outstanding loans. Provides that certain types of business development corporations would be nontaxable upon the condition that the proceeds from such unusual transactions are re-invested within the area of service and no part of these proceeds inures to the benefit of any individual or private institution. Title VIII: Preservation of Small Business Independence - Allows recovery of losses in 1 or 2 quarters to the extent the newly estimated tax for the year is less than the amount already paid in. Disallows interest deductions beyond $500,000 on any loan for small business acquisition purposes. Permits valuation comparisons with any similar closely held corporation whether or not it is listed on an exchange. Changes the standard of "undue hardship" (required to qualify for 10-year estate tax installments) to "hardship". Directs the Treasury Department to conduct a comprehensive examination of the pressures of income taxes, capital gains tax, reorganization rules, and estate and gift taxes which are causing so many small businesses to sell or merge out of existence rather than continue in independent form.
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
Provides that the designation of payments to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund be made on the front page of the taxpayer's income tax return form. (Amend 26 U.S.C. 6096 (c) )
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
Environmental Protection Act - Declares that each person is entitled to the protection, preservation and enhancement of his environment. Establishes the right of any person to maintain a judicial action for declaratory or equitable relief, either individually or in behalf of a class of persons, without regard to the amount in controversy, to protect the environment or public trust from pollution, impairment or destruction which results from or reasonably may result from any activity and such action for relief constitutes a case or controversy. Provides that complaints in such actions shall be supported by affidavits of at least two technically qualified persons affirming that the defendant's activities damage or reasonably may damage the environment. Prescribes various judicial procedures and standards which are to govern the administration of this Act by the courts. Grants the courts authority to provide declaratory relief, temporary and permanent equitable relief, or to impose conditions on the defendant's operations which are required for the protection of the air, water, and land from unreasonable pollution impairment or destruction. Provides that the Act shall be supplementary to existing administrative and regulatory procedures provided by law and grants the court authority to remand the parties to such procedures. Provides that nothing in this Act shall prevent the granting of appropriate interim equitable relief to protect the rights recognized under this Act for as long as is necessary. Provides that any person entitled to maintain an action under the Act may intervene as a party in all such administrative and regulatory procedures. Provides that nothing in this Act shall prevent the maintenance of an action to protect rights recognized in the Act where the court finds existing administrative or regulatory procedures to be inadequate for the protection of such rights. Provides that at the initiation of any person entitled to maintain an action under this Act, such procedures shall be reviewable in a court of competent jurisdiction to the extent necessary to protect the rights recognized in the Act.
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
National Advisory Commission on Health Science and Society Resolution - Establishes a National Advisory Commission on Health Science and Society comprised of 15 members to undertake a comprehensive investigation and study of the ethical, social, and legal implications of advances in biomedical research and technology, which shall include, without being limited to: (1) analysis and evaluation of scientific and technological advances in the biomedical sciences, past, current, and projected; (2) analysis and evaluation of the implications of such advances, both for individuals and for society; (3) analysis and evaluation of laws, codes, and principles governing the use of technology in medical practice; (4) analysis and evaluation through the use of seminars and public hearings and other appropriate means, of public understanding of and attitudes toward such implications; and (5) analysis and evaluation of implications for public policy of such findings as are made by the Commission with respect to biomedical advances and public attitudes toward such advances. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to the Congress one or more interim reports and, not later than two years after the first meeting of the Commission, one final report, containing detailed statements of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its recommendations, including such recommendations for action by public and private bodies and individuals as it deems advisable. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, but not to exceed $1,000,000 for each of the two years during which the Commission shall serve for the purpose of carrying out this joint resolution. Provides that on the ninetieth day after the date of submission of its final report to the President and the Congress the Commission shall cease to exist.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Eliminates, under the Colorado River Storage Project Act, the prohibition against constructing dams or reservoirs authorized in such Act within national parks or monuments.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way through public lands for pipeline purposes for the transportation of oil or natural gas to the extent of the lands occupied by the pipeline and its appurtenances including but not limited to the line of pipe valves, pump stations, supporting structures, monitoring and communications devices, surge and storage tanks, terminals, and any other facility reasonably necessary for operation and maintenance of pipeline transportation. Permits the Secretary to authorize, in addition, those rights-of-way necessary for the pre-construction of such pipelines and to prescribe regulations regarding the use of such rights-of-way.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Provides that a charitable organization shall be denied exemption from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code where amounts paid or incurred by such organization during each taxable year to influence legislation, including an attempt to affect the opinion of the general public, normally exceeds five percent of the yearly expenditures; or where such amounts exceed twenty percent of the yearly expenditures in any attempt to influence legislation, on a matter which directly affects any purpose for which the organization is organized through communication with its own members or with any member or employee of a legislative body, or with any other government official or employee who may participate in the formulation of the legislation. Defines charitable organization for purposes of this Act, and designates certain activities which are not included within the term "influence legislation". Provides that no income tax deduction shall be allowed for a contribution to a charitable organization if the contribution is made for the purpose of influencing legislation. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 501, 1970)
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
National Power Grid Act - Title I: National Power Grid and Regional Bulk Power Distribution - Sets forth various definitions of terms used in this Act. Creates a body corporate by the name of the "National Power Grid Corporation" which shall establish and operate a national power grid system. Provides that the National Grid Corporation shall have a Board of Directors, which shall consist of three members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and which shall direct the exercise of all of the functions of the National Grid Corporation. Directs the National Grid Corporation to establish and operate a national power grid system, consisting of large electric power generating facilities, and a system of very high voltage transmission lines which, to the extent practicable, shall interconnect such generating facilities and the transmission systems of each regional corporation. Directs the National Grid Corporation to contract to sell electric power to regional corporations at rates which shall be uniform throughout the United States and which shall be set at the lowest possible level consistent with sound business principles and the environmental protection requirements; taking into account the charges necessary to pay the operating expenses of the National Grid (including depreciation) and to amortize the indebtedness of the National Grid. Requires the National Grid Corporation to provide base load, peaking, or other power to regional corporations to meet requirements of which the National Grid has at least seven years notice. Requires any notice of requirements under this paragraph to be accompanied by an offer to contract for the required power. Authorizes the National Grid to purchase for resale by the National Grid surplus electric power generated by an electric utility on schedules and at rates agreed upon with such electric uility. Directs the National Grid Corporation to establish by regulation: (1) a number of bulk power supply regions which in the aggregation shall comprise the entire United States, and (2) a regional bulk power supply corporation in each such region. Provides that each regional corporation shall have a Board of Directors which shall be composed of three members appointed by the national board with the approval of the President, and which shall direct the exercise of all of the powers of such regional corporation. Permits a member of a regional board to be removed by the national board for cause. Provides that a regional corporation shall be the exclusive marketing agency for the National Grid within the region for which such corporation was established. Permits any electric utility, publicly or privately owned, to enter into a contract for services with a regional corporation. Permits a regional corporation to sell electric power to any electric utility the needs of which it has adequate notice except in cases of failure of such utility to meet its financial obligations, or proof of fradulent application, or because of the willful refusal of such utility to comply with wheeling orders or other requirements of such regional corporation. Provides that a regional corporation may not enter into a contract for services with any electric utility unless such utility agrees to permit (at such time and to such extent as such corporation may order) the use of its excess transmission capacity for the purpose of wheeling power from facilities of such corporation or of the National Grid to load centers of other electric utilities contracting to purchase electric power from such corporation. Provides that any transmission lines of an agency the facilities of which are transferred to the corporation under this Act may be transferred by the National Grid to the regional corporation for the region in which such lines are located and shall be operated by such corporation. Requires each regional corporation to obtain such transmission capacity, as may be necessary to sell electric power generated by the National Grid to each electric utility in the region, and to transmit to National Grid transmission lines such electric power as the National Grid may purchase from such utilities. Permits a regional corporation to obtain such additional capacity: (A) by lease of or contract for all or part of the capacity of existing transmission lines of electric utilities; (B) by modification of existing facilities of electric utilities; or (C) by construction of new transmission lines by such regional corporation. Requires electric power marketed for the National Grid by the regional corporation to be sold at a rate equal to the uniform rate established by the National Grid, plus a transmission rate charged by such regional corporation. Gives a regional corporation the authority to issue bonds but such bonds shall not be guaranteed by the United States unless issued with the approval of the national board. Provides that any electric utility aggrieved or adversely affected by any action of a regional corporation may obtain administrative review of such action by the national board. Directs the National Grid to carry out a program of research and development in the area of electric power generation and transmission. Requires the National Grid to expend at least 2 percent of it revenues in each fiscal year. Authorizes annual appropriations of $250,000,000 to carry out the functions of this Act. Transfers to the National Grid all electric power generating and transmission facilities of various Government agencies. Title II: General Provisions Applicable to National Grid and to Regional Corporations - Requires each corporation to be subject to Federal, State, and local environmental standards. Sets forth the procedures to be followed in the appointment of Boards of Directors of each corporation and sets forth regulations relating to officers and employees of each corporation. Sets forth corporate powers and provides for accounts and contracts. Authorizes each corporation to issue and sell bonds and other notes of indebtedness. Authorizes condemnation proceedings. Requires annual reports to the President and the Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Kidney Transplant Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to make grants to the States, and with the approval of the State health authority, to political subdivisions or instrumentalities of the States for the purpose of assisting in the care and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal disease. Provides that any State which applies for a grant under this Act shall submit a plan for the approval of the Secretary which shall, in addition to other provisions, provide for the payment of 100 percent of the costs of transportion, hemodialysis or other techniques and related services for the care of the chronically ill renal patient. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public or private nonprofit entities: (1) for the establishment, construction, and operation of renal failure centers; (2) for the construction or improvement of transplantation facilities; and (3) for training in the cure and treatment of chronic renal disease. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Permits the sale of competitive food in food service facilities under the National School Lunch Act if the proceeds will inure to the benefit of the school or a student organization. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to State education departments for programs to increase children's knowledge of the nutritional value of foods and the relationship of nutrition to human health. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as Congress deems necessary, and specifies procedures for the apportionment of funds between States. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1779, Adds 42 U.S.C. 1787)
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Provides, under the Federal Trade Commission Act, that exclusive territorial arrangements in any trademarked licensing contract an agreement for the manufacture, distribution and sale of a trademarked food product shall not be deemed unlawful, provided: (1) that such product is in free and open competition with products of the same general class manufactured, distributed, and sold by others; (2) the licensee is in free and open competition with vendors of other products of the same general class; and (3) the licensor retains control over the nature and quality of such product in accordance with the provisions of the Trademark Act. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 41)
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Dangerous Drug Tracer and Law Enforcement Information Act - Makes it unlawful under the Controlled Substance Act to manufacture or distribute Schedule II or Schedule III depressant and stimulant substances unless they contain tracer ingredients. Authorizes the Attorney General to require tracers in other substances as may be necessary to maintain effective control against diversion of such substances into other than legitimate channels. Requires the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare and others knowledgeable in the manufacture, distribution and monitoring of controlled substances, to determine appropriate methods for incorporating tracers in depressants and stimulant controlled substances. Provides that the Attorney General shall conduct programs to implement the tracer program, develop rapid filed and laboratory tracer identification techniques, train local, State and Federal law enforcement personnel regarding the identification of tracer elements and investigation of diversion, and establish standards to evaluate diversion and tracer control of other controlled substances. Requires the Attorney General to establish regulations to obtain comprehensive information from State and local law enforcement agencies in order to assess the nature and extent of diversion and the impact of efforts to curb diversion. Sets forth additional methods by which the Attorney General shall obtain information on the diversion of controlled substances. Requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Congress on the nature and extent of controlled substances diversion, the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts to curb diversion of controlled substances, and the effectiveness of the tracer system. Provides that abandonment or failure to maintain effective controls against diversion or failure to provide a standard of control consistent with the public health or safety are grounds for suspension or revocation of the registration required to manufacture, distribute or dispense controlled substances under the Act. Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for each of the next five fiscal years, such sums as may be necessary for carrying out this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Dangerous Drug Identification Act - Makes it unlawful to manufacture or distribute solid oral form controlled substances in schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act unless each solid oral form dosage unit carries a manufacturer's identification as required by regulation of the Attorney General. (Adds 21 U.S. 825(e))
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Emergency Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Benefits Program Amendments - Provides for the permanent elimination of the 120 percent State "on" and "off" indicators which determines elibility for participation in the unemployment compensation benefits program. Provides that the number of workers who have exhausted their regular unemployment compensation benefits will be counted in determing the level of insured unemployment. Eliminates the requirement that a State which triggers out of the program must wait at least 13 weeks before it may requalify.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Barbiturate Control Act - Moves the following substances from schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act to schedule II: (1) amobarbital; (2) pentobarbital; (3) secobarbital; and (4) butabarbital.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Home Preservation Act - Title I: Refinancing for Home Preservation - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure any mortgage in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and to make commitments for such insurance prior to the date of the execution of any mortgage or any disbursement thereon. Directs the Secretary to establish procedures to expedite, to the maximum extent feasible, the processing and approval of applications for such insurance. States that the purpose of this Act is to encourage the preservation and upgrading of existing low- and moderate-income housing through such a program of mortgage insurance. Provides that such mortgage insurance shall apply to predominately residential property which provide either low- or moderate-income housing and satisfies specified conditions regarding the property's potential and present condition. Provides for a limitation on the amount of indebtedness insured. Provides for complete amortization by periodic payments within terms satisfactory to the Secretary, as the mortgagor and mortgagee agree upon, but not to exceed 25 years. Provides that the interest rate on such mortgage shall not exceed the secretary's regulation. Provides percentage limitations upon the Secretary's insurance obligation with respect to the principal of a mortgage. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations to assure that the purpose of the act is accomplished. Title II: Home Repair Loans for the Elderly and Handicapped - Provides that in order to assist elderly or handicapped families repair and improve their homes, the Secretary is authorized to provide assistance in the form of loans to qualified borrowers and in the form of advances when necessary to specified recipients. States that loan assistance shall limit the principal to the lesser of $5,000 or the cost of the necessary repairs and improvements, bear an interest rate of 3 percent, and be amortized within fifteen years. Provides that advances shall create a lien upon the property, will not exceed $5000 and bear no interest. Title III: Emergency Home Preservation Loans - Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a loan agreement, upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, with a mortgagor who is temporarily unable to make monthly mortgage payments as a result of the death, disability, illness, or unemployment of the principal mortgagor for reasons beyond his control, which agreement provides for the making of disbursements on that loan in the form of periodic payments to a mortgagee on behalf of that mortgagor. Provides for loan limitations and regulations to be made by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary, upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, to make home repair loans to homeowners who are unable to finance on reasonable terms, by any means other than this Act, the full cost of repairs necessary to maintain their homes. Defines who is a qualified borrower. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Creates a Home Preservation Fund which shall be used by the Secretary in administering this Act. Authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated for this fund.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) continue in operation the Office of Economic Opportunity administering and supervising the important programs and activities entrusted to that Office under the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 utilizing fully funds appropriated by the Congress for such purposes; and (2) submit a revised budget request for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, requesting appropriations for the Office of Economic Opportunity and its administration of programs and activities entrusted to it under and in accordance with the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Classifies the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Associate Administrator positions listed under level V of the Executive Schedule as Associate Administrators, and adds three more such positions to such schedule. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 5316)
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Entitles those individuals who have attained the age of 60 but not age 65 and who are entitled to widow's or widower's insurance benefits or who are wives and husbands of persons entitled to such benefits, to obtain, under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Medicare), coverage for hospital insurance benefits. Prescribes those procedures for enrollment under the plan established by this Act and specifies that the coverage to which an individual so enrolled is entitled. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to review and revise premium rates. Designates all premiums paid to be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. Provides that all individuals eligible for the hospital insurance plan of this Act shall also be eligible for supplementary medical insurance benefits.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Makes it the sense of the Senat that the President of the United States: (1) should propose an immediate suspension on underground nuclear testing to remain in effect so long as the Soviet Union abstains from underground testing; and (2) should set forth promptly a new proposal to the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialists Republics and other nations for a permanent treaty to ban all nuclear tests.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1973
Permits the donation of surplus supplies and equipment to State and local recreation agencies by authority of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Provides that a Federal employee is eligible for immediate retirement if such employee is separated from the service while his agency is undergoing a major reduction in force, as determined by the Civil Service Commission, and is serving in such geographic areas as may be designated by the Commission after completing 25 years of service or after becoming fifty years of age and completing 20 years of service. States that a person retiring under this Act, during a period of one year after the date of enactment of this Act, shall have his annuity reduced only by 1/12 of 1 percent for each full month the employee is under fifty-five years of age at the date of separation, except that such reduction shall not exceed 5 percent. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8336(d))
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Allows an income tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for ordinary and necessary expenses up to $1,000 for any taxable year, incurred by a taxpayer in making repairs and improvements to his residence which will reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 218)
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Prohibits discrimination by any federally insured bank, savings and loan association, or credit union against any individual on the basis of sex or marital status in credit transactions and in connection with application for credit. Provides civil penalties for persons violating this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act - Title I: Findings and Declaration of Purpose - Sets forth the purposes of this Act. Title II: Amendments to Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act - Provides that under the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act: (1) juveniles otherwise eligible to be treated as juveniles in Federal courts shall be tried in State courts unless: (a) the State court does not have jurisdiction; or (b) the State courts do not have adequate rehabilitation and treatment services; (2) adult criminal prosecutions of juveniles age 16 and older alleged to have committed a felonious act may be commenced only if a Federal judge finds, after a hearing, that there are no reasonable prospects for rehabilitating the juvenile before he reached the age of majority; (3) juveniles shall be accorded the constitutional protections against self incrimination, unreasonable searches and seizures, and cruel and unusual punishment; (4) no juvenile may be detained or confined in any institution in which adults are incarcerated; (5) juveniles must be advised of their rights and taken before a committing magistrate immediately upon arrest; (6) no juvenile may be detained prior to adjudication of delinquency unless the magistrate determines, after hearing, that such detention is required to secure the juvenile's timely appearance in court or to protect the safety of others; and (7) juveniles must be advised of their rights to counsel, and if they do not obtain counsel, the court must appoint counsel for them. Title III: National Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Establishes a new National Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the Executive Office or the President, administered by a Director and three Assistant Directors. Authorizes the Director to employ personnel, hire consultants, and request the detailing of personnel from other Federal agencies. Authorizes the Director to accept voluntary services in carrying out the provisions of the Act. States that the Director shall provide overall planning and policy and establish objectives and priorities for all Federal juvenile delinquency programs and activities relating to prevention, diversion, training, treatment, rehabilitation, evaluation, research, and programs to improve the juvenile justice system in the United States. Provides that the Director shall develop and submit to the President and the Congress prior to March 1 in each year an analysis and evaluation of juvenile delinquency programs conducted and assisted by Federal departments and agencies and a comprehensive plan for Federal programs in such field. Sets forth additional functions and responsibilities of the Director. Authorizes to be appropriated to the President $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1973, $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to carry out the purposes of this title. Title IV: Federal Assistance for State and Local Programs - Authorizes appropriations of $50,000,000, for fiscal year 1973; $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; 150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to assist the States in planning, establishing, operating, coordinating, and evaluating projects for the development of more effective education, training, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation programs to deal with juvenile delinquency and programs to improve the juvenile system. Provides that funds under this part are to be allocated equitably among the States on the basis of the relative population of people under age 18, financial need, and need for more effective juvenile delinquency programs as defined in this Act. Provides that no allotment to any State, except the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Island, shall be less than $200,000. Authorizes the Director to reallocate unused or surplus funds to other States as he deems advisable. Authorizes the Director to make grants to State agencies to develop and implement comprehensive State plans for juvenile delinquency programs and services. Sets forth requirements which such plans must meet. Authorizes the Director to make grants and to enter into contracts with public or private agencies, institutions, and individuals to develop and implement new approaches: to foster new or expanded juvenile delinquency programs and activities; and to develop diversion programs and programs to improve the juvenile justice system. Authorizes to be appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1973; $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to carry out these special prevention and treatment programs. Title V: National Institute for Juvenile Justice - Establishes a National Institute for Juvenile Justice within the National Institute for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the supervision of an Administrator appointed by the Director. Authorizes the Institute to encourage and assist public and private agencies, courts, institutions, and individuals involved in developing and implementing delinquency programs. Provides that the Institute will serve as an information clearinghouse. States that research will be conducted both by Institute personnel and through grants and contracts, by public or nonprofit private agencies, institutions, and individuals. Requires the Administrator to report annually on research activities, including an review of research results and an assessment of their applicability to operating programs. Authorizes the Institute to devise and conduct training programs throughtout the country for persons working in the juvenile justices system, such as policemen, judges, probation officers, corrections personnel, and paraprofessional workers. Provides that the Institute will develop technical training teams to aid in the development of on-going State and local training programs for professional and paraprofessional personnel who work directly with young people to prevent and treat juvenile delinquency. Establishes an Advisory Council to advise and consult with the Director of the National Office and the Administrator of the Institute on the policy and operations of the Institute. Provides the the Council shall consist of 20 members, including Federal officials and representatives of groups specifically working in the area of juvenile delinquency and provides that members of the Council shall be appointed by the President for terms of four years. Authorizes appropriation of $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1973; $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for the work of the Institute.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Provides for postal rate reductions for various classification of publications over a specified period of time. Permits the first 250,000 pieces of each issue of a publication of a class authorized under specified sections of the Postal Law to be mailed at a rate which is 66 percent of the otherwise applicable temporary or permanent rate than in effect. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to credit specified sums to the Postal Service Fund. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 3626 and 39 U.S.C. 2401)
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Community Supervision and Services Act - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Provides that the administrative head of a program of community supervision and services, established under this Act, shall, to the extent possible, interview each person charged with a criminal offense against the United States whom he believes may be eligible for release in accordance with this Act and assist such person in preparing a preliminary plan for his release to a program of community supervision and services. States that any appropriate committing officer may, in his discretion, release any eligible individual charged with a criminal offense to a program of community supervision and services at the time for the setting of bail. Provides that if such person is released to a program of community supervision the administrative head shall report on the progress of such individual at ninety-day intervals following the date of such individual's release. Provides that the criminal charge against the released individual shall be continued for ninety days following such individual's release and authorizes the committing officer to dismiss the charge against him if at the end of such period the administrative head certifies that the individual has successfully completed his plan. States that the chief judge of any district may appoint an advisory committee for a program of community supervision and services, to be composed of the chief judge, who shall serve as chairman, the attorney for the United States, and any other judges of the district or persons residing in the district so designated. Provides that the committee shall plan for the implementation of any such program and shall regularly review the administration and progress of any such program. Sets forth the administrative powers delegated to the Attorney General under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal year 1973 and for each fiscal year thereafter the sum of $2,500,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
National Institute of Marketing and Health Act - Sets forth the policy and purpose of this Act. Establishes within the Federal Trade Commission an agency to be known as the National Institute of Marketing and Health. Provides that the Institute shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 6 years. Provides that he be under the general supervision of the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and be responsible for carrying out the functions of the Institute and shall have authority and control over all personnel and activities of the Insitute. Provides that a Deputy Director of the Institute shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 6 years. Gives the Deputy Director such duties and such powers as the Director may prescribe and authorizes the Deputy Director to act for, and exercise the powers of, the Director during his absence or disability. Directs the Institute to: (1) undertake, on its own initiative, research projects concerning the impact of advertising and marketing upon society, particularly the psychological and social effects of advertising and marketing techniques upon the consumer; (2) undertake, at the request of any agency represented on the Advisory Council, research projects concerning the impact of advertising and marketing upon society; (3) collect, analyze, and disseminate to the public, relevant information on behavior research relating to advertising and marketing practices; and (4) prepare at least annually, and at such other times as the Director may deem appropriate, a report concerning its activities together with such recommendations, including recommendations for additional legislation, as the Director deems advisable. Provides that the Director shall, whenever feasible, enter into contracts with public or private educational or research institutions for the purpose of undertaking any particular study or research project authorized by this Act. Grants the Institute necessary powers to carry out its duties. Establishes in the Institute a National Advisory Council on Marketing and Health to be composed of twelve members appointed by the Director. Directs the Council to advise the Director of the Institute with respect to appropriate research projects within the jurisdiction of each agency represented on the Council to be conducted by the Institute and to establish criteria for the priority of such projects. Authorizes appropriations in each fiscal year 1973-76 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Authorizes assistance, under the Small Business Act, to small business concerns in financing structural, operational, or other changes to meet standards required pursuant to Federal or State laws. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 636(b))
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Museum Services Act - Establishes an Institute for the Improvement of Museum Services within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Provides that such Institute shall consist of the Director of the Institute and a National Museum Services Board. States that the Board shall consist of fifteen members appointed by the President by and with the consent of the Senate and eight ex officio members as set forth in this Act. Sets forth the terms of office of the members of the Board. Provides that the Board shall have the responsibility for the general policies with respect to the powers, duties, and authorities vested in the Institute under this Act. States that the Director shall make available to the Board such information and assistance as may be necessary to enable the Board to carry out its functions. Provides that the Director shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the President and perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Board may prescribe. States that there shall be a Deputy Director who shall be appointed by the President and serve at his pleasure. States that the Deputy Director shall serve as Director during the absence or disability of the Director, or in the event of a vacancy in the Office of Director. Sets forth a list of activities for which the Director, subject to the approval of the Board, is authorized to make grants to museums to increase and improve museum services. Provides that grants under this Act may not exceed 75 percent of the cost of the program for which the grant is made. Gives the Institute the authority to accept in the name of the United States grants, gifts, or bequests of money for immediate disbursement in furtherance of the functions of the Institute. Authorizes to be appropriated $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and $30,000,000 for each of the succeeding fiscal years ending prior to July 1, 1977. Authorizes to be appropriated an amount equal to the amount contributed to the Institute under this Act during such time period.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with the appropriate officials of the States of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona to provide financial and other assistance, upon terms and conditions prescribed by the Secretary, to such States to encourage them: (1) to designate the route of the expedition of Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante in 1776 as the Escalante Trail; and (2) to erect or place appropriate markers along such route.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Research on Aging Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish, in the Public Health Service, the National Institute on Aging for the conduct and support of biomedical, social, and behavioral research and training related to the aging process and the diseases and other special problems of the aged. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a National Advisory Council on Aging to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to him on programs relating to the aged which are administered by him and on those matters which relate to the Institute. Provides that the Secretary shall, through the Institute, carry out the purposes of this Act with respect to research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, and studies related to the aging process and the diseases and other special problems and needs of the aged. Directs that the Secretary, in consultation with the Institute and such other appropriate advisory bodies as he may establish, to within one year after the effective date of this Act develop a plan for an aging research program designed to coordinate and promote research into the biological, medical, psychological, social, educational, and economic aspects of aging. States that such plan shall be transmitted to the Congress and the President and shall set forth the staffing and funding requirements to carry out the program contained therein.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Makes it unlawful, under the Clayton Act, for any person engaged in commerce to sell, offer to sell, or contract to sell goods below cost for the purpose of destroying competition or eliminating a competion.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Establishes the Everglades-Big Cypress National Recreation Area in the State of Florida. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Requires the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service to conduct open public hearings into the conduct of the Postal Service. Provides that the committee shall undertake such other investigations into the Postal Service, including, but not limited to, on-the-spot investigations of postal facilities and installations without advance notice; interviews on and off the record with postal officials, administrators, and employees; investigation of official documents and statistics of postal services relating to volume, revenue, costs, levels of service, employment, and other matters as determined by the committee; and such other matters as the committee may deem necessary. Requires the committee to report its finding, including recommendations for legislation, not later than August 31, 1973.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Speedy Trial Act - Title I: Speedy Trials - Provides in any case involving a criminal defendant for the commencement of trial within 60 days from the date the defendant is arrested, served charged with an offense the appropriate judicial officer shall set a day certain for trial. with a summons, indicted or has an information filed against him. States that for the first 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act the time limit shall be 180 days and for the next 12 months such time limit shall be 120 days. Provides that certain pretrial motions, hearings or interlocutory appeals shall not be included in the 60 day computation. Permits the exclusion of periods of delay resulting from the defendant's absence, incompetence or an agreement with the prosecution. Provides that if a defendant is not brought to trial within the 60 day period, the information or indictment shall be dismissed on defendant's motion. Provides sanctions on either the counsel for the defendant or the government if they knowingly engage in dilatory practices. Provides that the Act is to become effective one year after its enactment. Directs in the interim that every judicial district adopt a plan to insure a speedy trial. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Pretrial Services Agencies - Authorizes the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to establish in the 10 judicial districts a pretrial services agency authorized to maintain effective supervision and control over, and to provide supportive services to, defendants released under 18 U.S.C. chapter 207. Vests the powers of each pretrial services agency in a Board of Trustees appointed by the chief judge of that judicial district. Specifies the functions and powers of such pretrial services agencies and provides that the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall annually report to Congress on the accomplishments of the pretrial services agencies.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants under the Public Health Service Act to colleges and univeristies to assist them in the establishment and operation of programs for the training of physicians' assistants. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 annually commencing with fiscal year 1974 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Provides that, notwithstanding any provision of law, a member or former member of a uniformed service who is 60 years of age or older on the date of enactment of this Act or becomes 60 years of age after such date and who is entitled to retired or retainer pay or who is entitled to retired pay for a 30 percent physical disability, is entitled to have that retired or retainer pay recomputed under the rates of basic pay in effect on January 1, 1972.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to schools of medicine to train veterans, with appropriate experience as paramedical personnel, to serve as medical assistants in long-term health care facilities. Authorizes appropriations of $2,500,000 for fiscal year 1974 and $5,000,000 for each of the next three fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to not more than six schools of medicine to assist them in the establishment and operation of departments of geriatrics. Limits the amount of the grant to any one school to $500,000. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Requires any nursing home, which provides services under State plans approved under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs) to fully disclose to the State licensing agency the identity of each person who has any ownership interest in such home or is the owner (in whole or in part) of any mortgage, deed of trust, note, or other obligation secured (in whole or in part) by such home. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1396(a))
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1973
Designates various lands in the Bryce Canyon National Park and the Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah, as wilderness in accordance with the provisions of the Wilderness Act.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Provides that after January 1, 1975, the Secretary of Transportation shall not approve a State highway safety program unless he determines that the State has established a program, certified as adequate by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to inspect the auto emission control systems of motor vehicles which have been sold in accordance with certifications granted under the provisions of the Clean Air Act. Provides that funds authorized be appropriated to carry out this Act shall be used to aid the States in establishing and operating emission control system inspection centers and shall be available to pay up to 75 percent of the cost to the State of establishing and maintaining such centers. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for the implementation of this Act, out of the Highway Trust Fund, $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and $400,000,000 for fiscal year 1975.
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