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Bill· SS. 1458 (94th)referred

Family Farm Antitrust Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1975

Family Farm Antitrust Act - Finds that vertical integration of the agricultural industry by corporations engaged in the processing, distributing and retail industries, and other conglomerate corporations, tends to create monopolies in the agricultural industry and produce unfair competition for family farms, contributing to the decline of rural populations and the consequent crowding of metropolitan centers. Declares it to be the national policy to restore competition to the agricultural industry and to provide for the continuance of the family farm. Provides that no person engaged in commerce in a business other than farming, whose nonfarming business assets exceed $3,000,000 shall engage in farming or the production of agricultural products, or participate in farming by any means of acquisition or control of another person who is engaged in farming. Specifies exceptions including charitable, educational, or nonprofit institutions, and farmer owned and controlled cooperatives. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire at fair market value any property or interest of which a person is required to divest himself under the provisions of this Act, if the persons is otherwise unable to divest himself of such property. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1450 (94th)referred

Marihuana Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1975

Marihuana Control Act - Provides that the possession of not more than one ounce of marihuana for private use, or the transfer of not more than one ounce of marihuana without profit for private use, shall not constitute a crime against the United States. Provides for a civil penalty of not more than $100 for such possession or transfer.

Bill· SS. 1410 (94th)referred

National Resources and Materials Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1975

National Resources and Materials Information Act - States that the purposes of this Act are: (1) to provide for an improved national capability for collection, analysis, and dissemination of resources and materials information; (2) to provide for periodic, standardized, and centralized collection of information by the Federal Government from the resources and materials industries so as to minimize duplication of reporting; and (3) to establish within the Federal Government a centralized National Resources and Materials Information System; (4) to create an independent National Commission on Supplies and Shortages to administer the National Resources and Materials Information System; and (5) to provide for public access to the information gathered pursuant to this Act. Establishes a National Commission on Supplies and Shortages. States that it shall be the function of this Commission to establish and initiate operation of the National Resources and Materials Information System authorized by this Act. Directs the Commission to make a report to the President and the Congress with respect to the existence or possibility of any long-term or short-term shortages affecting the development of any resources, or the supply of any raw materials, or finished materials (including any possible impairment of productive capacity which may result from shortages). Directs the Commission to include in such report specific recommendations with respect to institutional adjustments. Directs the Commission to establish an advisory committee to develop recommendations as to the establishment of a policymaking process and structure within the executive and legislative branches of the Federal Government as a means to integrate the study of supplies and shortages of resources and materials into the total problem of balanced national growth and development. Provides for the appointment of members of the Commission and specifies the powers of the Commission. National Commission on Supplies and Shortages Act - Directs the Commission to establish a National Resources and Materials Information System. States that the System shall be independent of the executive departments and under the control and direction of an Administrator. States that the function of the System shall be the collection, collation, comparison, analysis, tabulation, standardization, and dissemination of resources and materials information pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to request, acquire, and collect resources and materials information from any person in such form and in such manner as he may deem appropriate in order to fulfill the requirements of the System and to achieve the purposes of this Act. States that the Administrator shall coordinate existing resources and materials information collection activities of all Federal agencies. Authorizes the President to transfer to the System all or part of the resources and materials information activities being carried on by a Federal agency. Requires the Administrator to maintain within the System the capability to perform analysis and verification of resources and materials information to the extent necessary to serve the purposes of this Act. States that the System shall contain such information as is required to provide a description of and facilitate analysis of resources and materials supply and consumption within and affecting the United States on the basis of such geographic areas and economic sectors as may be appropriate, and to meet adequately the needs of the Congress. Requires that the system contain such information as is required to define and permit analysis of: (1) the institutional structure of the resources and materials supply systems, including patterns of ownership and control of resources and resources companies, and the production, distribution, and marketing of raw, semifinished, and finished materials; and (2) the depletion of resources and the consumption of raw, semifinished, and finished materials by such classes, sectors, and regions as the Administrator shall determine are appropriate to the purposes of this Act. Directs the Administrator to issue regulations under which resources and materials information and other information will be acquired for the system and will be designated and indexed by source and by type or subject. States that such regulations shall also provide for designation of the restrictions, if any, on access to, exchange of, or use that may be made of particular items of groups of items of related information in the system. Provides that any employee of the Commission or the System who makes an unauthorized disclosure of information (1) to which public access is restricted or (2) furnished to the Administrator by another Federal agency subject to restrictions shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both; and shall be removed from office or employment. Requires all persons owning or operating facilities or business premises who are engaged in any phase of resources ownership, control, or development, or materials supply or major materials consumption to make available to the Administrator such information and periodic reports, records, documents, and other data, relating to the purposes of this Act, including full identification of all data and projections as to source, time, and methodology of development, as the Administrator may prescribe by regulation or order as necessary or appropriate for the proper exercise of functions under this Act. Provides that any individual who knowingly submits or causes to be submitted, a materially false or fraudulent answer, response, or report in response to any lawful request for resources and materials information made under this Act shall be fined not more than $20,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, for each such offense. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into arrangements to collect from institutions outside the Federal Government such additional resources and materials information and other information as the Administrator determines is required for comparison with, or extension of, the information base of the System in furtherance of the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile, maintain, and keep current on not less than an annual basis a survey of all resources in the public lands of the United States. Requires the Comptroller General of the United States to continuously monitor and evaluate the operations and activities of the System including its reporting requirements. Authorizes to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978, for purposes of carrying out this Act.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 29 (94th)referred

A concurrent resolution regarding the annexation of the Baltic Nations.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1975

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States delegation to the European Security Conference should not agree to the recognition by the European Security Conference of the Soviet Union's annexation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and it should remain the policy of the United States not to recognize in any way the annexation of the Baltic nations by the Soviet Union.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 28 (94th)referred

A concurrent resolution relating to a bust or statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1975

Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bronze bust or statue of Martin Luther King Junior, and to cause such sculpture to be placed in a suitable location in the Capitol as determined by the Joint Committee on the Library.

Law· SS. 1327 (94th)open

An Act to declare that certain submarginal land of the United States shall be held in trust for certain Indian tribes and be made a part of the reservations of said Indians, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1975

Provides that specified submarginal lands of the United States that are now administered by the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of specified Indian tribes shall be held by the United States in trust for such tribes. Requires that all receipts received prior to the date of enactment of this Act which directly relate to any land conveyed by this Act shall be deposited to the credit of the Indian tribe receiving such land.

Bill· SS. 1325 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, to provide for a Federal Drug Compendium which provides reliable, complete, and readily accessible prescribing information; to assure safety and efficacy of drugs through certification of certain drugs other than insulin and antibiotics; to require certain information in drug labeling; and to improve the administration and enforcement of the Act as it relates to drugs.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Title I: Federal Drug Compendium - States that pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall prepare a drug compendium. Directs that such compendium shall be distributed to all practitioners licensed to administer and prescribe drugs. Provides that the Secretary shall revise and keep current such compendium. States that the compendium shall list the established name of all drugs lawfully available in the United States and their ingredients. Directs that such compendium shall also include the proprietary names of such drugs and the names of suppliers. Allows the Secretary to issue a supplement to the compendium containing price information. Provides that the Secretary shall not be required to include on the compendium any information concerning drugs of questionable safety. Establishes procedures to insure that any person, adversely affected by the Secretary's inclusion or failure to include a drug in the compendium, be given due process of law. Provides for the establishment of an advisory committee to advise the Secretary on matters pertaining to the compendium. Authorizes the Secretary to require persons engaged in manufacturing, preparing, distributing or importing drugs to furnish any available information to the Secretary relating to such drug. Empowers the Secretary with the authority to require that such persons establish and maintain records of clinical experience and other such data relevant to such drugs. Gives the Secretary authority to waive any requirement that the packages from which the drug is to be dispensed have labeling bearing information adequate for the safe use or prescribing of the drug by licensed practitioners. States that a drug listed in the compendium which has advertising or labeling inconsistent with the compendium description shall not by reason of such inconsistency be deemed misbranded if such label is in full conformity with other applicable regulations contained in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Title II: Drug Certification - Authorizes the Secretary to require batch-by-batch certification of drugs when he determines it necessary to adequately insure safety and efficacy of use. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations exempting from such requirements drugs which are to be repacked at establishments other than any establishment where manufactured, or drugs which conform to applicable standards of identity, strength, quality, and purity prescribed by regulation, or drugs intended solely for investigational use. Provides for public hearings on petitions by interested parties upon request for action on any such regulation. Authorizes the Secretary to declare a regulation banning a drug to be effective on an interim basis if he determines that a drug presents an unreasonable risk of illness or injury or deception. Title III: Drug Labeling - Requires that drug labels specify the date beyond which the drug should not be sold for reasons of safety, effectiveness, or diminished potency. Directs that no drug label shall bear a date which is more than five years beyond the date on which the processing of the drug is completed. States that the Secretary may by regulation require that drugs determined by the Secretary to be potentially dangerous when administered as directed bear a label clearly warning of such dangers. Directs that drug labels shall contain the established name of the drug in the case of a drug containing only one active ingredient, and in the case of a drug containing more than one active ingredient, a list of the active ingredients of such drug. Authorizes the Secretary to designate an official name for any new drug upon approval of the application filed for such drug. Provides that the provisions of this title shall become effective on the first day of the thirteenth calendar month following the month in which this Act is enacted. Title IV: Administration and Enforcement - Provides that all drugs not recognized among qualified experts shall be designated as new drugs. Directs that all new drugs are subject to all requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Provides that misleading advertising or promotional materials may warrant misbranding just as misleading labeling. Provides that no broadcaster or advertising agency which disseminates false advertisement or promotional material shall be held liable for violation of this Act unless he has refused, at the request of the Secretary, to furnish the Secretary the name and post office address of the manufacturer, or seller, residing in the United States. States that restraining orders against the dissemination of false advertisements in publications published at regular intervals shall exclude any issue, the delivery of which, the court determines would be delayed. Establishes enforcement powers to be used by the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this title.

Bill· SS. 1321 (94th)referred

National Drug Testing and Evaluation Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

National Drug Testing and Evaluation Act - Provides for the establishment of a National Drug Testing and Evaluation Center which shall be operated and maintained as a part of the Food and Drug Administration subject to the supervision and control of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Provides that the Secretary of the Health, Education, and Welfare shall be responsible for conducting all tests for investigations on new drugs submitted to him for approval in order to determine whether such new drugs should be approved for commercial distribution and shall be responsible for conducting tests or investigations on drugs which have been approved to determine whether or not approval of such drugs should be withdrawn. Authorizes the Secretary to contract out such studies to qualified individuals, organizations, or institutions and makes it his responsibility to insure that the testing or investigation of any drug is conducted by experts qualified by scientific training and experience to investigate the safety and effectiveness of drugs. Provides that the sponsor of any drug submitted to the Secretary for testing and investigation shall, upon request, be provided with a report every sixty days on the results of the testing or investigation. Provides for a three-member Drug Testing Review Panel to review, upon request of the sponsor, any facet of the investigation to which the sponsor objects. Provides that the sponsor or any new drug submitted to the Secretary for testing or investigation shall be liable for the expenses incurred, including a proportionate share of the cost of staffing, maintaining and equipping the Center. Establishes a National Drug Testing Evaluation Center fund which shall be available to the Secretary for the purpose of establishing the National Drug Testing Evaluation Center, for the purpose of furnishing initial working capital, and for other specified purposes. Provides that nothing in this Act prohibits the sponsor of any drug from conducting tests or investigations on such drug in accordance with other provisions of the Food and Drug Act.

Bill· SS. 1317 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, to require submission of certain additional information by applicants for new drugs; to require the inclusion of certain additional information in drug labeling; and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Requires, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosemtic Act, applicants for new drugs to submit a statement of biological criteria relating to therapeutic effectiveness and safety which the applicant claims should be specially considered by practitioners who dispense such drug. States that a drug shall be deemed to be mislabeled unless its label contains a statement of biological criteria and performance data.

Bill· SS. 1313 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require an appropriate warning on the label of any potentially dangerous drug, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Requires, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, an appropriate warning on the label of any drug determined by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to be potentially dangerous. Requires trade names to appear on the labels of drugs in specified circumstances. Requires the Secretary to designate an official name of all new drugs.

Bill· SS. 1322 (94th)referred

Drug Quality Control and Formulary Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Drug Quality Control and Formulary Act - Establishes, within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, a Formulary Committee, a majority of whose members shall be physicians and which shall consist of two officials of such Department designated by the Secretary, and of seven individuals who are of recognized professional standing and distinction in the fields of medicine, pharmacology and pharmacy. Sets forth the terms of office of the members of such Committee. Provides that the Committee shall compile, publish, and make available to all interested persons a Formulary of the United States. States that the Formulary shall contain an alphabetically arranged listing, by established name, of those drugs which the Committee finds are necessary for good medical practice. Provides that the Formulary Committee shall establish such procedures, as may be necessary, to determine the propriety of the inclusion or exclusion, in the Formulary, of any drug, including such data and testing as it may require of a proponent of a drug. Makes provisions for a hearing prior to the final determination by the Formulary Committee to remove a drug from the Formulary. Declares that no department or agency of the Government shall purchase any drug not listed in the Formulary and shall not reimburse or otherwise pay, under any program administered by it, for any drug listed in the Formulary.

Bill· SS. 1318 (94th)referred

Drug Amendments Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Drug Amendments Act - Eliminates the exception for drugs under the definition of the term "new drug" as used in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Provides that any drug which is a new drug as defined by such Act is subject to all requirements of such Act without regard to: (1) the dates upon which such drug was ever commercially used or sold in the United States; (2) whether or not a new drug application was in effect on or before October 9, 1962; (3) whether or not such drug was a new drug on or before October 9, 1962 as then defined by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; and (4) whether or not such drug is intended solely for use under the conditions prescribed, recommended, or suggested in labeling with respect to such drug prior to October 9, 1962. Provides that labeling, advertising, or promotional material for an article is deemed to be misleading if the representation made or suggested by statement, word, design, device, or any combination thereof relate to, concern, or otherwise bear upon: (1) the safety or effectiveness of use of a drug or device, unless such representaions are based upon adequate and well controlled investigations; and (2) any attributes, characteristics, or qualities of the article, or any matter relating thereto, unless such representations are based on data, upon which experts qualified in the evaluation of such data, could fairly and responsibly conclude that the representations made for the article in its labeling, advertising, or promotional material are fully supported. States that no publisher, radio broadcast licensee, or agency or medium for the dissemination of advertising or promotional material, except the manufacturer, packer, distributor, or seller of the article to which the false advertisement related, shall be liable under this Act for the dissemination of any false advertisement or promotional material unless he has refused, on the request of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to furnish the name and post office address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, seller, or advertising agency residing in the United States who caused him to disseminate such advertisement or promotional material. Removes the inspection restrictions, for purposes of enforcement of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, of research data with respect to drugs. Provides that the Secretary may require by subpena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence bearing on whether any food, drug, device or cosmetic is in violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Bill· SS. 1314 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to impose certain restrictions on oral representations made to physicians and pharmacists regarding drugs, and to impose certain restrictions on the written advertising of drugs.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Provides that no information with respect to any drug shall be given orally to any licensed practitioner or pharmacist by any employee or person representing a drug firm unless immediately prior to the time of such oral information, a copy is given of a document approved by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare relating to such drug and containing such information about such drug as the Secretary may by regulation require. Provides that all drug advertisements must be approved by the Secretary under specified guidelines. Provides that all published articles intended for health professionals dealing with drugs shall, under specified regulations, identify the person or persons who provided financial support to the author for his writing or research.

Bill· SS. 1323 (94th)referred

Federal Drug Compendium Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Federal Drug Compendium Act - Revises the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to prepare a drug compendium to be distributed to all practitioners licensed by law to administer and prescribe drugs. Provides that the Secretary shall revise and keep current such compendium. States that the compendium shall list the established name of all drugs lawfully available in the United States and their ingredients. Directs that such compendium shall also include the proprietary names of such drugs and the names of suppliers. Allows the Secretary to issue a supplement to the compendium containing price information. Provides that the Secretary shall not be required to include in the compendium any information concerning drugs of questionable safety. Establishes procedures to insure that any person adversely affected by the Secretary's inclusion or failure to include a drug in the compendium is given due process of law. Provides for the establishment of an advisory committee within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to advise the Secretary on matters pertaining to the compendium. Authorizes the Secretary to require persons engaged in manufacturing, preparing, distributing or importing drugs to furnish any available information to the Secretary relating to such drugs. Empowers the Secretary to require that such persons establish and maintain records of clinical experience and other such data relevant to such drugs. Gives the Secretary authority to waive any requirement that the package from which the drug is to be dispensed have on it labeling bearing information adequate for the safe use or prescribing of the drug by licensed practitioners. States that a drug listed in the compendium which has advertising or labeling inconsistent with the compendium description shall not by reason of such inconsistency be deemed misbranded if such label is in full conformity with other applicable regulations contained in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Bill· SS. 1319 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the certification of certain drugs other than insulin and antibiotics and to provide for the submission of certain additional information on drugs by the producers of such drugs.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Gives the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare authority to require batch-by-batch certification of all drugs when needed. States that regulations providing for such certification shall contain such provisions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, including provisions prescribing: (1) standards of identity and of strength, quality, and purity; (2) tests and methods of assay to determine compliance with such standards; (3) effective periods for certificates, and other conditions under which they shall cease to be effective as to certified batches and as to portions thereof; and (4) administration and procedure. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations exempting specified drugs from the requirements of this Act. States that any interested person may file a petition with the Secretary proposing the issuance of any regulation contemplated by this Act. Directs that such proposal shall be made public and all interested persons shall be afforded an opportunity to present their views concerning such proposal. Requires the Secretary to make public his action upon the proposal. Provides that under specified circumstances any interested person may request a public hearing on the Secretary's action. Requires drug manufacturers to maintain records and make reports to the Secretary concerning clinical experience and other data determined by the Secretary to be necessary to insure that such drug complies with the requirements of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to require the submission of data concerning the amount of production or distribution for a specific period of time with regard to any drug which is required to be listed.

Bill· SS. 1324 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, to prohibit the use of any name in connection with any prescription drug other than the official name designated or such drug by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to designate an official name for any new drug subject to prescription sale and for all drugs presently subject to such sale, within one year after the date of enactment of this Act. Provides that drugs labeled or advertised by any name other than the official name shall be deemed to be misbranded. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt drugs from carrying the official name for one year in order to avoid confusion or to permit the orderly transition to revised labeling. Requires that drug labels be printed in type which is conspicuous.

Bill· SS. 1320 (94th)referred

Sample Drug Regulation Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Sample Drug Regulation Act - Provides for the labeling and control of sample drugs. Prohibits the distribution of sample drugs except in response to a prior written request of a licensed practitioner specifically requesting such sample drugs. Specifies persons exempt from the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1312 (94th)referred

Public Health Price Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1975

Public Health Price Protection Act - Provides that whenever it appears to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, in the case of any drug that: (1) its continued availability by reason of its general use by the medical profession may be in the public interest; (2) the usuage and price levels of such drugs are such that the volume of commerce therein may not be insubstantial; and (3) either there are fewer than four producers of such drug in the United States or the average price of such drug to the consumer is five times the direct cost to the producer; he shall immediately so certify to the Federal Trade Commission. Provides that if the Federal Trade Commission finds that the existence of a patent relating to the manufacture, use, or sale of such drug has constituted a substantial contributing factor to the high price of such drug, it shall institute a public rulemaking proceeding to determine whether such patent should be subject to mandatory licensing. Specifies the formulation of rules by the Commission to determine a proper price and licensing procedure. Provides civil penalties for violation of mandatory licensing rules. Provides for judicial review of such rules.

Bill· SS. 1302 (94th)reported

Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments - Title I: Amendments to the General Provisions of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 - Sets forth the definition of "mine" under this Act. Transfers the functions of the Secretary of the Interior in developing health and safety standards to the Secretary of Labor. Title II: Mine Safety and Health Standards Amendments - Revises title I of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. Establishes the duty of: (1) each mine operator and miner to comply with the health and safety standards of this Act, and (2) each mine operator to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards. Provides that the Secretary may by rule promulgate, modify, or revoke any health and safety standard. Provides that the Secretary may request the recommendations of an advisory committee whenever he determines that a rule should be promulgated. Sets forth the time period for the reporting of any recommendations by the Committee. Prescribes procedures for publication and public hearings with respect to any rule proposed by the Secretary prior to its issuance. Requires the Secretary, in promulgating standards, to set the standard which assures miners will not suffer impairment of health, functional capacity, or diminished life expectancy even if regularly exposed to hazards throughout their working lives. Directs the Secretary to consider (1) the latest available scientific data in the field; (2) the feasibility of the standards; and (3) experience gained under this and other health and safety statutes. Provides that any standard promulgated must prescribe the use of labels or other warnings necessary to ensure that miners are apprised of all hazards to which they are exposed, relevant symptoms and appropriate emergency treatment and proper conditions and precautions of safe use or exposure. Sets forth additional factors which must be prescribed in specified instances. Requires that no safety or health standard promulgated under this Act shall reduce the protection afforded miners below that provided by any safety or health standard previously in effect. States that where the Secretary determines that miners are potentially subjected to physical or mental impairment from exposure to toxic substances, he may promulgate an emergency standard. Sets forth the procedures for promulgation of such emergency standard. Allows operators to apply to the Secretary for a temporary order permitting limited non- compliance with a standard. Specifies the circumstances under which such order shall be originally granted and renewed. Allows an operator to apply for a variance from a standard. Permits persons adversely affected by a standard to challenge its validity, within 60 days of its promulgation, in the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals. Empowers the Secretary to appoint advisory committees to assist and advise him. Sets forth the composition and compensation of the members of any such committee. Authorizes the Secretary, or the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare: (1) to enter any mine subject to this Act, and (2) to make reasonable inspections and investigations and to question privately employers, owners, operators, agents, or employees. Requires inspections of underground mines at least four times a year. States that no advance notice of inspections shall be given. Sets forth rules regarding the maintenance of records by operators with regard to work-related deaths, injuries, illness, miner exposure to toxic substances, and all accidents, except specified roof falls. Provides that if any miner or their representative believes that a standard violation exists that threatens physical harm or that an imminent danger exists, he may request an inspection by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to provide a minimum of one spot inspection of all or part of a mine during every five working days at irregular intervals, if the mine contains some especially hazardous conditions. Provides that if, upon inspection or investigation, the Secretary or his representative believes an operator has violated any standard, he shall issue a citation to the operator, describing the nature of the violation, and fixing a reasonable time for the violation's abatement. Prescribes rules governing (1) gross violations of standards; (2) follow-up inspections; and (3) withdrawal from the area of unabated violations of all but specified personnel. Requires the Secretary to notify, within a reasonable time, an operator issued a citation of any penalty to be assessed, and that the operator has 15 working days to notify the Secretary that he wishes to contest the citation or proposed penalty. Prohibits discharging, discriminating against, or interfering with the exercise of statutory rights by any mine employee or applicant for employment because he filed a complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this Act or testified or is about to testify for himself or others. Provides that if an operator notifies the Secretary that he intends to contest a citation, the Secretary shall immediately advise the Commission, which must then provide an opportunity for a hearing and issue an order affirming, modifying, or vacating the Secretary's order. Permits any person adversely affected or aggrieved by an order of the Commission to obtain review of such order in any appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals and specifies the procedures to be followed after a petition for review is filed. Provides procedures for counteracting dangerous conditions, including: (1) issuance of withdrawal orders barring all except specified persons from an area, and (2) issuance of notices where less than imminent dangers exist and an investigation is being conducted into such conditions. Authorizes the Secretary to institute civil action for relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, in any appropriate United States district court whenever an operator or his agent: (1) violates or does not comply with any order or decision issued under this Act; (2) hinders the Secretary or the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or their representatives in carrying out the provisions of this Act; (3) refuses to admit such representatives to the mine; (4) refuses to permit the inspection of the mine, or the investigation of an accident or occupational disease related to such mine; (5) refuses to furnish any information or report requested in furtherance of this Act's provisions; or (6) refuses to permit access to and copying of such records as are necessary in carrying out provisions of this Act. Imposes penalties for violation of this Act. Provides that if a mine is closed by an order issued under this Act, all miners working during the shift when the order was issued who are idled shall be entitled to full compensation at their regular rates of pay for the period they are idled, but not more than the balance of the shift. Authorizes the Secretary to administer this Act through the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Authorizes the appropriation of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title III: Relationship to Occupational Safety and Health Program - Provides that nothing in this Act applies the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972 to the working conditions in the mines. Increases the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission from three to five members appointed by the President with the Senate's consent. Sets forth the duties and procedure for operation of the Commission. Directs the Commission to prescribe rules of procedures for its review of decisions in cases under this Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 which shall meet specified standards. Authorizes the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to conduct research related to the development of safety and health standards under this Act. Provides that the Secretary, in carrying out his functions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, shall include accurate statistics on the work injuries and illnesses occurring in the mines. States that nothing in this Act prohibits the application of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to sand and gravel mines. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Transfers the functions of the Secretary of the Interior under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 and the Federal Metallic and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act of 1966 to the Secretary of Labor, except those expressly transferred to the Commission by this Act. Provides that the mandatory and advisory standards relating to mines which are in effect on the date of enactment of this Act shall remain in effect as mandatory standards under title I of this Act until the Secretary issues new or revised standards. Establishes in the Labor Department a Mine Administration for Safety and Health to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, with the Senate's advice and consent. Provides that research activities relating to mine health will be carried out by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Secretary's research activities relating to safety are extended to all mines now covered by this Act. Extends to all mines covered by this Act the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare's authorization to conduct studies and research involving the protection of life and prevention of diseases relating to certain non-miners who work with or around mine products. Provides that any State law or regulation providing for health and safety standards applicable to any mine now covered by this Act and that (1) is more stringent than Federal law, or (2) applies to any area not covered by Federal law, shall not be held to be in conflict with this Act. Repeals the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act of 1966.

Bill· SS. 1293 (94th)referred

A bill to establish the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Range, the Charles Sheldon National Wildlife Range, and the Kofa National Wildlife Range as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

Establishes the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Range (Montana); the Charles Sheldon National Wildlife Range (Nevada and Oregon); and the Kofa National Wildlife Range (Arizona) as areas within the National Wildlife Refuge System. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer such ranges in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act. Provides that no lands or waters within any of the ranges may be disposed of by sale, donation, or otherwise, nor may the administration of the ranges be transferred, in whole or part, from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, unless such disposal or transfer is authorized by Act of Congress.

Bill· SS. 1290 (94th)referred

Clemency Board Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

Clemency Board Reorganization Act - States that the Presidential Clemency Board shall be composed of nine members to be appointed by the President, one of whom shall be designated by the President to serve as Chairman. Provides that all jurisdiction, responsibility, or function with respect to any draft evader or military deserter is transferred from the Department of Defense to the Presidential Clemency Board. Authorizes the Board to recommend alternate service of up to 2 years for draft evaders and military deserters. Authorizes the reacquisition of United States citizenship by appearance before a United States district court judge, renouncement of citizenship acquired from another country, and pledging allegiance to the United States. Provides that veterans benefits may be conferred in the discretion of the Veterans' Administration or Department of Defense after issuance of a clemency discharge under this Act.

Bill· SS. 1288 (94th)referred

A bill to prohibit the expenditure of funds for the development and procurement of any lethal chemical weapons after the date of enactment of this act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

Prohibits the expenditure of any funds on or after the date of enactment of this Act by the Department of Defense or by any other department or agency of the United States for the purpose of: (1) researching, developing, testing, engineering, or manufacturing of any lethal chemical warfare agent or any lethal chemical warfare agent delivery system; (2) procuring or otherwise obtaining any lethal chemical warfare agent; or (3) procuring or otherwise obtaining any delivery system or any component of any delivery system designed for the dissemination of any such lethal chemical warfare agent. Stipulates that the Department of Defense shall be permitted to acquire or develop such quantities of lethal chemical warfare agents as may be necessary to conduct research and to provide protection against lethal chemical warfare agents. Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress within thirty days the acquisition of any quantity of any lethal chemical warfare agent.

Bill· SS. 1259 (94th)passed

Small Business Emergency Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1975

Small Business Emergency Relief Act - Authorizes the head of any executive agency to terminate for the convenience of the Government any fixed-price contract between that agency and a small business concern encountering significant and unavoidable difficulties during performance because of the energy crisis or rapid and unexpected escalations of contract costs. Specifies the documentation and certification required of a small business concern to support such a request for relief. Gives to the term "small business concern" the same meaning for the purpose of this Act as such term has for purposes of the Small Business Act. States that the authority conferred by this Act shall terminate December 31, 1975.

Bill· SS. 1268 (94th)referred

National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1975

National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act - Defines the terms used in the Act. States the findings and policy of Congress with regard to maintaining for the American people an enduring wildlife heritage. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a systematic planning program to guide the administration and management of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and its component units. Establishes, specifies, and classifies such component units. Provides that no lands within the system may be disposed of, nor may the administration or management of any unit of the system be transferred in whole or in part, unless the Secretary of the Interior has determined that such disposal or transfer will have no adverse impact on wildlife or human environments and has transmitted a report of his findings, including environmental impact, and recommendations to the President. Directs the Secretary to review all lands and waters contiguous to and within all units of the National Wildlife Refuge System in existence on the effective date of this Act and report his findings and recommendations to the President within three years with respect to lands and waters which should be acquired or withdrawn. Directs the Secretary to review lands and waters in the public domain, in proximity to urban areas, and all coastal and marine waters within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States, to determine whether such lands and waters should be included within the System. Makes the National Wildlife Refuge Service responsible for the administration and management of the System.

Bill· SS. 1177 (94th)referred

Voter Registration Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975

Voter Registration Act - Establishes within the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, the Voter Registration Administration. Provides that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, an Administrator and two Associate Administrators for terms of four years each. Sets forth the duties and powers of the Administration. Authorizes the Administration to establish and administrater a voter registration program in accordance with this Act for all Federal elections. Provides that an individual who fulfills the requirements to be a qualified voter under State law and who is registered to vote under the provisions of this Act shall be entitled to vote in Federal election in that State, except that each State shall provide for the registration or other means of qualification of all residents not later than 30 days prior to any Federal election. Directs the Administration to prepare voter registration forms. Authorizes the Administration to enter into agreements with the Postal Service, with departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and with State officials for the distribution of registration forms. Requires the Administration to assist State officials in detecting fraudulent voter registration, when such assistance is requested. Provides that the district courts of the United States or the United States District Court of the District of Columbia shall have jurisdiction, without regard to any amount in controversy, of proceedings instituted pursuant to this Act. Provides that whoever knowingly or willfully gives false information for the purposes of establishing eligibility to register or vote, or conspires for the purpose of encouraging false registration or illegal voting, or pays, offers, or accepts payment either for registration to vote or for voting registers to vote with intention of voting more than once in the same election shall be fined not more than $10,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. States that any person who deprives, or attempts to deprive any other person of any right under this Act shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Authorizes the Administration to pay to each appropraite State the reasonable cost of processing registration forms prescribed under this Act. Provides that any State that adopts the Federal assistance post card form shall be deemed to be in full compliance with specified provisions of this Act. Authorizes appropriations of such as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1170 (94th)referred

Arms Control and Disarmament Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1975

Arms Control and Disarmament Act Amendments - Title I: Amendments to Arms Control and Disarmament Act - Authorizes the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency to conduct the activities necessary to arms control and disarmament. Provides that the Director of such Agency shall be a member of the National Security Council. Directs the President to appoint a General Advisory Committee to consist of fifteen members to advise the President, the Secretary of State, appropriate committees of the Congress, and the Disarmament Director with respect to arms control, disarmament, and world peace. Requires an impact statement in advance of any program of research and development with respect to armament for which the total cost of the program is estimated to exceed $250,000,000 or $50,000,000 annually. Title II: Conforming Amendments To Other Acts - Makes conforming amendments to the Mutual Security Act of 1954, the Foreign Military Sales Act, and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill· SS. 1145 (94th)referred

National Reconciliation Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975

National Reconciliation Act - Provides that any person who failed or refused to register under the Military Selective Service Act subsequent to August 4, 1964, and prior to March 28, 1973, or failed to accept or refused induction into the Armed Forces between such dates, or who, while liable for military service, otherwise violated such Act or regulations promulgated under its authority between such dates, shall be granted immunity from prosecution and punishment under such Act for such evasion, failure to register, or other violation. Provides that any member or former member of the Armed Forces who is alleged to have been absent in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during the period August 4, 1964, to March 28, 1973, shall be granted immunity from prosecution and punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for such abscence. Requires that any pending legal proceedings brought against any person as a result of his evading or failing to register under the Military Selective Service Act between August 4, 1964, and March 28, 1973, or for evading or refusing induction, or while subject to induction into military service under such Act for any other alleged violation of such Act shall be dismissed by the United States, and all records and information relating thereto shall be expunged from all Government agency files. Provides that no person shall be denied any civil right or employment opportunity because of any crime for which such person was charged, convicted, or alleged to have committed and for which relief was granted under this Act. Makes it a misdemeanor punishable by a $5,000 fine of or one-year imprisonment, or both, to deny any person employment or any civil right because of any crime for which such person was charged, convicted, or alleged to have committed and for which relief has been granted under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 1136 (94th)referred

Antitrust Enforcement Authorization Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975

Antitrust Enforcement Authorization Act - States that it is the purpose of Congress in this Act to support and invigorate a national antitrust enforcement program authorizing sufficient appropriations to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to permit vigorous and effective enforcement of the antitrust laws. Authorizes to be appropriated to both the Commission and the Justice Department, in addition to such sums as are authorized by any other provisions of law, sums not to exceed $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; not to exceed $6,250,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1976; not to exceed $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; and not to exceed $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, such sums to remain available until expended for the purposes authorized by this Act.

Bill· SS. 1119 (94th)referred

Small Business Emergency Tax Reduction Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975

Small Business Emergency Tax Reduction Act - Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, for an increase from $10,000 to $15,000 in the dollar limitation on property eligible for an additional first-year depreciation allowance for small business. States that in the case of a husband and wife who file a joint return, the limitation shall be increased from $20,000 to $30,000. Removes the requirement that such eligible property have a useful life of six years or more. States that in the case of corporations, the normal tax on a corporation's taxable income shall be equal to 22 percent of the amount by which the taxable income exceeds the normal tax exemption for the taxable year. Provides that the normal tax exemption for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 1974, shall be $5,000, with specified exceptions. Increases the corporate surtax exemption from $25,000 to $100,000. Provides, in the case of a corporation other than a mere holding or investment company, for an increase in the minimum accumulated earnings credit from $100,000 to $150,000. States that in computing the taxable income of a partnership, there shall be allowed a deduction to the partnership for organizational expenses. Defines "organizational expenses" as any expense of a character which, if expended incident to the creation of a corporation having a limited life, would be amortizable over such life. Provides for an increase in the investment credit to 12 percent of so much of the qualified investment as does not exceed $20,000, plus 10 percent of so much of the qualified investment as exceeds $20,000 but does not exceed $50,000, plus eight percent of so much of the qualified investment as exceeds $50,000.

Bill· SS. 1124 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Small Business Act to assist in the financing of small business concerns owned by persons who are disadvantaged because of certain social or economic considerations.

United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1975

Revises the Small Business Act by providing that the Small Business Administration may guarantee equity investments made by investment companies in small business concerns which will contribute to a well-balanced national economy by facilitating ownership in such concerns by persons whose participation in the free enterprise system is hampered because of social or economic considerations. Defines the terms used in this Act.

Bill· SS. 997 (94th)referred

Price Disclosure Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1975

Price Disclosure Act - Provides that no person engaged in business in the sale at retail of any packaged consumer commodity which has been distributed in commerce, shall sell, offer for sale, or display for sale any such commodity unless: (1) the total selling price of such commodity is plainly marked by a stamp, tag, or label affixed to a principal display panel of the package; and (2) the retail unit price of such commodity is plainly marked by a stamp, tag, or label affixed to a principal display panel of the package, or a label or sign in close proximity to the point of display of such package, which label or sign shall also contain the name and quantity of contents of such commodity. Exempts from these requirements any individual retail outlet which sells or offers for sale packaged consumer commodities and whose total gross sales do not exceed $250,000 per annum, unless such an outlet is one of a number of outlets owned substantially or whose inventory is supplied substantially, by a single person, partnership, or corporation whose total gross sales exceeds $500,000 per annum; or any retail outlet in any State which has enacted mandatory unit pricing law and whose law, in the judgment of the Federal Trade Commission, is in full effect and is comparable in scope and comprehensiveness to the requirements of this Act, except that retailers (including chainstores and affiliated stores) who operate outlets in any such State shall be subject to the provisions of this Act if they also operate outlets in one or more other States. Redefines the term "consumer commodity" and defines the term "retail unit price" for purposes of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Abolishes the authority of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to promulgate regulations under such Act, and transfers that authority to the Federal Trade Commission. Directs the Commission to request, and the Secretary of Commerce to initiate, a voluntary product standard for consumer commodities under the procedures for the development of voluntary products standards established by the Secretary pursuant to specified provisions of law whenever the Commission determines that there is undue proliferation of the weights, measures, or quantities in which any consumer commodity or reasonably comparable consumer commodities are being distributed in packages for sale at retail and such undue proliferation impairs the reasonable ability of consumers to make value comparisons with respect to such consumer commodity or commodities. Requires that regulations with respect to fair packaging and labeling standards be promulgated by the Commission in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act. Directs the Commission to give interested persons an opportunity for oral presentations of views, data, and arguments. Authorizes travel and per diem reimbursement for persons being trained by the Commission to carry out the provisions of the Act. Declares that any violation of any of the provisions of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act or the regulations issued pursuant to such Act, with respect to any consumer commodity delivered for introduction in commerce, or sold at retail, offered for sale at retail, or displaced for sale at retail, shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting commerce and shall be subject to penalties under specified provisions of law.

Bill· SS. 985 (94th)referred

Social Security Recipients Fairness Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

Social Security Recipients Fairness Act - Title I: Replacement of Lost, Stolen, or Delayed Checks - Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish procedures for expedited payment of monthly benefits. Requires the Secretary, within one day after the date an individual files for late payment of benefits, to cause such monthly insurance benefits to be paid. Title II: Expediting of Hearings and Determination - States that in administration of the programs established by titles II, (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits) XVI, (Grants to States for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled), and XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, the Secretary shall establish procedures designed to assure that: (1) any duly requested hearing to which an individual is entitled will be held within a reasonable period of time after requested, if such hearing is requested with respect to a determination of entitlement to benefits; and (2) not later than ninety days after such a hearing is requested, the Secretary shall render a final determination on the issues, or if no final determination of the Secretary has been made at that time, the Secretary shall make payments of benefits to such individual in like manner as if a final determination has been made full in favor of such individual. Title III: Expedited Payment of Black Lung Benefits; and Expedited Hearings and Determinations Respecting Such Benefits - Provides for expedited payments of black lung benefits under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Directs the Secretary to establish procedures for expediting hearings and determinations on claims for such benefits. Title IV: Limitation of Benefit Reduction to Compensate for Benefit Overpayment - Limits to 25 percent the reduction that may be made in an individual's Social Security benefit check for any month because of any previous overpayment of monthly benefits.

Bill· SS. 984 (94th)referred

Land Resource Planning Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

Land Resource Planning Assistance Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to assist the States to develop and implement State land resource programs and to assist Indian tribes to inventory and plan the use of reservation and other tribal lands. Preserves the rights and jurisdiction of States and other property owners with respect to non-Federal lands. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title I: Program of Assistance to the States - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make annual grants to the States to assist each State in developing and administering a State land resource program for non-Federal lands. Defines "state land resource program" as a program which includes (1) a land resource planning process, (2) a land planning agency, (3) a study of existing land resource planning and management authority, (4) a statement of policies and objectives, (5) methods of implementation and coordination, and (6) an energy facility planning program. Requires such programs to provide for the participation of owners of real property, local government, and the public, and to otherwise meet the requirements of this Act. States that land resource planning processes shall include specified criteria, including the preparation and continuing revision of an inventory of environmental, geological, and physical conditions (including soil types) which influence the desirability of various land uses. Provides that each State land planning agency shall have primary authority to develop and administer the State land resource planning, and to define the policies and objectives of each State's particular land program. Requires that methods of controlling land sales and development projects be included in each State program. Stipulates that Federal projects and activities on non-Federal lands significantly affecting land use must be consistent with State land resources programs, except in cases of overriding national interest. Title II: Administration of State Assistance Programs and Coordination of Federal Land-Related Activities - Requires the President to issue guidelines to the Federal agencies and the States within 6 months after enactment to assist them in carrying out the provisions of this Act. Establishes in the Department of the Interior the Office of Land Resource Planning Assistance. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office, to (1) administer the grant-in-aid programs established under this Act, (2) develop and maintain a Land Resource Information Center, and (3) perform specified duties relating to the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish an Interagency Land Resource Advisory Board to provide advice and assistance to the President, the Secretary, and the Federal agencies in carrying out the programs authorized by this Act. Requires the Secretary to annually evaluate State land resource programs to determine whether such programs conform with the requirements for grant eligibility. Provides an appeal procedure for States which have been notified of ineligibility for grant assistance. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education to assist the conduct of research and investigations into the theoretical and practical problems of land resource planning and management. Directs the Secretary to report biennially to the President and the Congress on land resources, uses of land, and current and emerging problems of land use. Title III: Energy Facilities Planning : Energy Facilities Planning Act - Requires that five years after enactment of this Act, State land resource programs must contain an energy facility planning program which is compatible with State land and water resource and planning management. States that such energy facility planning programs must provide for: (1) an energy facility planning process; (2) a coordinated review and approval process at the State level; (3) consideration of the national, regional, and marketing area energy needs in the planning, licensing, or permitting of energy facilities; (4) cooperation with other States in planning, siting, and approving energy facilities; and (5) public participation in the energy facility planning process. Requires the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to prepare annually and submit to the President and to the Congress a National Energy Facility Planning Report. States that such report shall include specified comprehensive energy data, including information on the location, size, and production capacity of existing energy facilities and present and projected long range energy needs. Authorizes the Administrator to request, collect, and acquire information from States and other non-Federal governmental entities for the proper exercise of his responsibilities under this Act. Directs the Interagency Land Resource Advisory Board to conduct a study of methods to reduce the delays in obtaining, conflicting requirements for, and number of permits, licenses, and other governmental decisions which serve as prerequisites to proposed development activities. Requires the Administrator to develop and implement an expedited Federal energy facility licensing program. Title IV: Program of Assistance to Indian Tribes - Authorizes the Secretary to make annual grants to Indian tribes to assist any such tribe to inventory, and plan the use of, reservation and other tribal lands, and to enter into contracts to obtain expert assistance in such inventorying and planning activities. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Commission to study the existing legal authority for tribal management, regulation, or control of reservation and other tribal lands, and to make recommendations on the advisability of a land resource program applicable to such lands. Requires the Secretary to submit the study and the recommendations of the Commission to Congress not later than 18 months after enactment of this Act. Title V: Authorizations and Allocations - Authorizes appropriations for grants to the States of $100,000,000 for each of the next 8 fiscal years. Authorizes appropriations of $2,000,000 for each of the next 8 fiscal years for training and research grants and contracts. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for each of the next 8 fiscal years for grants to Indian tribes. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary for the next 2 fiscal years to carry out the study on Indian lands. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary for each of the next 5 fiscal years to administer this Act. Limits the amount of grants to States found eligible pursuant to this Act to 90 percent of the estimated cost of developing and administering the State land resource programs.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 100 (94th)referred

A resolution relating to discrimination in international commerce.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

Expresses the sense of the Senate that discrimination in international commerce against individuals or institutions on religious, racial or ethnic grounds should not be tolerated. Urges action to be taken to end such discrimination.

Bill· SS. 925 (94th)referred

Food Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1975

Food Protection Act - States that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall be responsible for all tests or investigations conducted on all food additives submitted to him for approval under this Act for the purposes of determining if such additives may be used in food and he shall also be responsible for having new tests or investigations conducted on additives which have been approved prior to the enactment of this Act in order to determine if such approval should be withdrawn. Provides that the Secretary shall contract with qualified individuals, organizations, or institutions to conduct such tests or investigations. Requires the Secretary to prepare specifications for conducting such tests or investigations. States that in any case where the Secretary determines that a period of more than one year is necessary to develop the necessary data to support or deny approval of any food additive he shall notify the applicant to that effect and indicate the amount of additional time needed for such purpose. Provides that the sponsor of any new food additive submitted to the Secretary for testing and investigation shall be liable for the direct costs incurred in carrying out such testing or investigation. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe, by regulation, the manner in which charges shall be computed for such testing or investigation. Makes provision for a hearing if the sponsor of any food additive, which has been submitted for testing, objects to the manner, scope, or procedures used by the Secretary in testing, evaluating, or investigating the food additive. States that a request by the sponsor of any food additive for termination of the testing or investigation of such food additive prior to one year from the date such food additive was submitted to the Secretary shall constitute sufficient basis for the denial of approval for such food additive. Prohibits the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any food additive, color additive, or any food containing a food additive or color additive which has not been proven to be safe, effective, and necessary in accordance with procedures established and results approved by the Secretary. Allows any factory, warehouse, or establishment in which food additives are manufactured, processed, or held to be inspected by designated employees of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate regulations fixing and establishing for any food reasonable standards of nutritional value.

Bill· SS. 924 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to protect consumers against food additives which have mutagenic or teratogenic effects on man or animals.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1975

Provides, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, that no additive shall be deemed to be safe if it is found to have mutagenic or teratogenic effects when ingested by man or animal. Provides for specified exemptions from such requirements. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to require the labeling of the food in or on which an additive is used to clearly indicate that the additive used in or on the food was approved even though such additive was found to have mutagenic or teratogenic effects when ingested by man or animal.

Bill· SS. 854 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Foreign Military Sales Act to require congressional approval for any sale, credit sale, or guarantee involving a major weapons system or major defense service, and to require congressional approval of the total amount of sales, credit sales, and guaranties made to any country or international organization.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1975

Requires the President to transmit annually to the Congress a report covering sales, procurement contracts, and guaranties under the Foreign Military Sales Act proposed to be made during the next fiscal year to each country or international organization. Requires specified descriptions of major defense services and major weapons systems covered by such report. Provides that no sale, credit sale, or guaranty involving a major weapons system or major defense service may be made unless the Congress by concurrent resolution approves such sale, credit sale or guaranty.

Bill· SS. 841 (94th)referred

Environmental Health Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1975

Environmental Health Act - Provides that in any proceeding requesting equitable relief pursuant to any statute administered by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, or instituted at the request of the Administrator, other than a suit for review of a Federal administrative action, a showing by a party that any person is engaging in a course of conduct of discharging, emitting, or manufacturing any substance, where such conduct presents a reasonable risk of being a threat to public health, shall give rise to a rebuttable presumption that a threat to public health exists warranting the granting of such equitable relief as is deemed appropriate to protect the public against such threat. Provides that where a showing is made giving rise to a presumption pursuant to this Act, the person engaging in such course of conduct of discharging, emitting, or manufacturing shall have the burden of proving: (1) that in fact no threat to public health exists or that the risk of any such threat is negligible; or (2) that the physical and economic considerations in favor of such course of conduct outweigh all costs incident to the conduct, including any possible threat to public health.

Law· SS. 824 (94th)open

Japan-United States Friendship Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1975

Japan-United States Friendship Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to provide for the use of part of the sums to be paid by Japan to the United States in connection with the reversion of Okinawa to Japanese administration in order to enhance the understanding and support of the close friendship and mutuality of interest between our two nations. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Japan-United States Friendship Trust Fund. Requires such amounts in the fund to be used for the promotion of scholarly, cultural, and artistic activities between Japan and the United States. Provides that amounts in the fund may also be used to pay administrative expenses of the Japan-United States Friendship Commission. Establishes such Commission and authorizes it to develop and carry out programs for the promotion of scholarly, cultural and artistic activities by Japan and the United States, and to make grants to carry out such programs. Makes administrative provisions to enable the Commission to carry out its functions under this Act. States that the Japan-United States Friendship Trust Fund shall consist of: (1) 10 percent of the funds paid to the United States pursuant to the agreement between Japan and the United States concerning the Ryukyu Islands and the Daito Islands; (2) any other amounts received by the fund by way of gifts and donations; and (3) interest and proceeds credited to it from portions of the fund invested by the Secretary of the Treasury. Provides that such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States.

Bill· SS. 810 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to permit owners of properties located in nonparticipating communities to participate in the flood insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1975

Authorizes, under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, the participation by owners of properties located in nonparticipating communities to participating communities to participate in the flood insurance programs of such Acts.

Bill· SS. 745 (94th)referred

Free Enterprise in Petroleum Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1975

Free Enterprise in Petroleum Act - Recites findings by Congress concerning the applicability of the Interstate Commerce Act to the petroleum industry. Finds that it is essential to reorganize the petroleum industry in such a manner as to make possible effective policy decisions while at the same time protecting the interests of investors. Defines the terms used in this Act, including "refinery", "affiliate", and "independent refiner". Prohibits, under the Interstate Commerce Act, any common carrier pipeline from transporting crude oil, other liquid hydrocarbons, or finished products, if the commodity transported is owned by the pipeline or any affiliate. Prohibits any company operating a refinery, other than an independent refiner, from owning or controlling any interest in exploration for, development of or production of crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons, including synthetics. Forbids any company operating a refinery, other than an independent refiner, from owning, controlling or operating facilities for the sale of finished products, other than those facilities necessary for the sale of products directly from the the refinery. Empowers the Securities and Exchange Commission to receive and consider divestment plans filed by integrated companies and to approve the plan and direct its implementation. Permits companies otherwise subject to the prohibitions of this Act to continue operations for one year prior to the filing of an appropriate divestment plan with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and thereafter during the period required for the consideration, approval and implementation of such a plan by the Commission. Imposes penalties for the violation of this Act to consist of a forfeiture of $5,000 for each day a company is in violation.

Bill· SS. 743 (94th)referred

National Security Surveillance Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1975

National Security Surveillance Act - States the finding of the Congress that no adequate controls exist to govern the conduct of electronic surveillance on grounds of national security. Makes it the purpose of this Act to establish administrative practices, procedures, and standards under which prior court authorization must be obtained for any electronic surveillance conducted on grounds of national security or on any other ground. Provides that a communication common carrier shall not install any device to intercept a wire or oral communication, or otherwise allow its resources to be used to assist in the interception of a wire or oral communication, unless the Government officer requesting such installation or assistance provides a copy of a court order authorizing the interception. Provides that no communication common carrier shall assist any interception beyond the date authorized in the court order, except upon receipt of a court order extending the time period. Provides that the Attorney General, or any Assistant Attorney General specially designated by the Attorney General, may authorize an application to a Federal judge of competent jurisdiction for, and such judge may grant, an order authorizing or approving the interception of wire or oral communications by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any Federal department, agency, or other unit having lawful responsibility for the investigation of the offense as to which application is made, when: (1) there is probable cause to believe that the target has committed or is about to commit an offense punishable by death or by imprisonment for more than one year under specified provisions of Federal law related to the enforcement of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or to espionage, sabotage, or treason; and (2) such interception will probably provide evidence concerning the commission of that offense. Provides for procedures for wire and oral communications interception relating to military security and national defense. Requires that in January, April, July, and October of each year, the Attorney General shall report to the Committee on the Judiciary and on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on the Judiciary and on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives specified information with respect to interceptions of wire or oral communications made during the preceding three months.

Bill· SS. 756 (94th)referred

Petroleum Industry Antitrust Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1975

Petroleum Industry Antitrust Act - Recites findings by Congress, including that it is essential to reorganize the petroleum industry. Defines the terms used in this Act, including "refinery", "affiliate", and "independent refiner". Prohibits any company operating a refinery, other than an independent refiner, from owning or controlling any interest in exploration for, development of or production of crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons. Forbids any company operating a refinery, other than an independent refiner, from owning, controlling or operating facilities for the marketing of finished products, other than those facilities necessary for the sale of products directly from the refinery. Prohibits, under the Interstate Commerce Act, any pipeline from transporting crude oil, other liquid hydrocarbons, or finished products, if the commodity transported is owned by the pipeline or any affiliate. Empowers the Securities and Exchange Commission to receive and consider divestment plans filed by integrated companies and to approve the plan and direct its implementation. Permits companies otherwise subject to the prohibitions of this Act to continue operations for one year prior to the filing of an appropriate divestment plan with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and thereafter during the period required for the consideration and approval of such a plan by the Commission. Imposes penalties for the violation of this Act to consist of a forfeiture of $5,000 for each day a company is in violation.