United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1973
Increases from thirty-six to forty-eight months the maximum period of educational assistance to which an eligible veteran may become entitled. Extends from eight to fifteen years the period within which an eligible veteran must complete his program of education under such chapter after his discharge from military service. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1661, 1662)
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1973
Federal Energy Administration - Establishes the Federal Energy Administration to assure that the nations energy needs are met for the foreseeable future. Directs the Administrator to plan, direct, and conduct programs related to the production, conservation, use, and allocation of all forms of energy. Transfers to and vests in the Administrator all functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and officers and components of that Department: (1) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Petroleum Allocation; (2) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Conservation; (3) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Energy Data and Analysis; and (4) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Oil and Gas. Transfers to and vests in the Administrator all functions of the Chairman of the Cost of Living Council, the Executive Director of the Cost of Living Counsil, and officers and components as relate to or are utilized by the Energy Division of the Cost of Living Council. Empowers the Administrator to promulgate such rules, regulations, and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the functions vested in him; and to perform such other activities as may be necessary for the effective fulfillment of his duties and functions. Provides that final orders and actions of any official or component in the performance of functions transferred by this Act shall be subject to judicial review to the same extent and in the same manner as if such orders or actions had been made or taken by the officer, department, agency, or instrumentality in the performance of such functions immediately preceding the effective date of this Act. States that nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to limit, curtail, abolish, or terminate any function of the President which he had immediately before the effective date of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 29 November 1973
Health Rights Act - Title I: Administrative and General Provisions - Defines various terms for purposes of the Act such as: (1) inpatient hospital services; (2) psychiatric hospital; (3) tuberculosis hospital; (4) secondary care facility. Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an Office of Health Care, to administer the provisions of this Act. Provides that the Office of Health Care shall be headed by a Director, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Authorizes the Secretary in carrying out his functions under this Act, to: (1) establish regional offices; (2) contract with an insurance carrier or intermediary to administer titles II and III of this Act; (3)fix the compensation of personnel; (4) procure temporary and intermittent services; (5) promulgate such rules, regulations, and procedures, as necessary to carry out the functions vested in him; (6) utilize the services, of other agencies with or without reimbursement therefor; (7) request such information, data, and reports, from any Federal agency; (8) with approval of the President, reimburse the heads of other Federal agencies for the performance of any of his functions under this Act; and (9) enter into and perform contractes leases, cooperative agreementes or other transactions, in the conduct of his functions consistent with the purposes of this Act. Directs each medical care institution providing services or receiving payments under this Act to develop a utilization review plan. Requires such review plans to include provisions for a review of the medical necessity: (1) of all medical and other health services received by individuals from such medical care institutions; (2) of hospitalization for over 7 days and every 7 days thereafter; and (3) of additional medical and other health services which may be required from such medical care institution. Requires all reviews to be conducted by a committee of members providing such services, composed of two or more physicians, or dentists, or psychiatrists or psychologists. Establishes in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, under the Social Security Act, a National Professional Standards Review Council to (1) review the operation of Statewide Professional Standards Review Councils and Professional Standards Review Organizations; (2) continually review the overall administration of this Act; (3) develop and issue minimum national standards of training for physicians, dentists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and nurses providing services covered by this Act; (4) develop minimum standards of training for other health personnel, including: dental hygienistes, dietary technicians, pharmacy aides, physical therapists, electrocardiograph technicians, and surgical aides; and (5) consult with other organizations to assist in the development of standards. Title II: Inpatient Health Care Benefits - Establishes an insurance program to provide insurance benefits financed by the Federal Government. Provides that every resident and nonresident citizen, who has procured coverage under title III of Act, of the United States while within the United States, is eligible to receive health care benefits under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with foreign governments and international organizations to extend the benefites of this title to persons within the United States who are alien employees of a foreign government or of an international organization. Provides that every individual who is eligible for benefits under this title shall be covered for the cost of: (1) inpatient hospital services; (2) inpatient tuberculosis hospital services; (3) inpatient psychiatric services, not to exceed 60 days per year; (4) secondary care services; and (5) post-inpatient home health services. Creates on the books of the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the "Federal Health Care Trust Fund". Appropriates monies to the Trust Fund for fiscal year 1972, and for each fiscal year thereafter. Creates a body to be known as the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund composed of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of HEW, all ex officio. Makes it the duty of the Board of Trustees to: (1) hold the Trust Fund; (2) report to the Congress each year on the operation of the Trust Fund; (3) report immediately to the Congress whenever the Board is of the opinion that the amount of the Trust Fund is unduly small; and (4) review the general policies followed in managing the Trust Fund, and recommend changes. Title III: Supplementary Medical Insurance - Establishes a voluntary insurance program to provide medical insurance benefits, to individuals who elect to enroll, to be financed from premium payments by enrollees together with contributions from funds by the Federal Government. Provides that the benefits provided by the program established by this title shall consist of: (1) entitlement to have payment made to him or on his behalf for medical and other health services; home health services, outpatient physical therapy services, professional services of a doctor of dentistry, a psychologist, or phschistrist, and for nondiagnostic medical examinations. Provides that payment for services shall be made by the insurance carrier who has contracted to cover the region in which the services were rendered upon the submission of a claim in such manner as prescribed by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary during January 1975, and of each year thereafter to determine the dollar amount which shall be applicable for premiums for each region. Prescribes the percentages which shall constitute the Federal share of the premiums for Supplementary Health Care under this title. Creates on the books of the Treasury a trust fund to be known as the "Supplementary Health Care Trust Fund". Transfers to the Trust Fund all assets and liabilities of the "Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund." Creates a Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund composed of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of HEW, all ex officio. Appropriates such funds as may be necessary to defray the expenses of the Trust Fund. Title IV: Health Maintenance Organizations - Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations for the establishment and financing of public or private pre-paid health maintenance organizations. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1975, 1976 and 1977, of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Provides that in no case shall a grant to any one health maintenance organization exceed 50 percent of the development costs of the organization, except that organizations which are located in physician shortage areas may receive grants up to 70 percent. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts (without regard to provisions of law requiring competitive bidding) with qualified health maintenance organizations to provide the services described in titles II and III. Permits any individual who is eligible for benefits under title II or III to be eligible to enroll for benefits under this title. Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth Federal health care standards. Provides for corporate practice under this Act. Provides for judicial review of decisions under this Act. Establishes in the Department of HEW a Health Delivery Committee to be composed of nine members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Committee to: (1) study the current need for medical personnel and facilities in the United States; (2) study the estimated need for such personnel and facilities in the next succeeding two decades; (3) study the solution to meeting the needs found, with particular emphasis on prepaid or health maintence plans; and (4) submit a report, every 6 months of its findings and recommendations. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 November 1973
Energy Reorganization Act - Title I: Energy Research and Development Administration - Establishes the Energy Research and Development Administration headed by an Administrator appointed by the President. Describes the functions of the Administrator as including: (1) exercising central responsibility for policy planning, coordination, support, and management of research and development programs respecting all energy sources; (2) undertaking research and development in the extraction, conversion, transmission, and utilization phases related to the development and use of energy from fossil, nuclear, solar, geothermal, and other energy sources; (3) participating in and supporting cooperative research and development projects which may involve contributions by public or private persons or agencies, of financial or other resources to the performance of the work; (4) developing, collecting, distributing, and making available for distributing, scientific and technical information concerning the manufacture or development of energy and its efficient extraction, conversion, transmission, and utilization. Transfers to the Administrator all functions of the Atomic Energy Commission, the Chairman and members of the Commission, and the officers and components of the Commission, except as otherwise provided in this Act. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of Interior, and officers and components of such department: (1) as relate to or are utilized by the Office of Coal Research; and (2) as relate to or are utilized in connection with fossil fuel energy research and development programs and related activities conducted by the Bureau of Mines. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the National Science Foundations as relate to or are utilized in connection with: (1) solar heating and cooling development; and (2) geothermal power development. Transfers to the Administrator such functions of the Environmental Protection Agency and the officers and components thereof as relate to or are utilized in connection with the development and demonstration of alternative automotive power systems. Title II: Nuclear Energy Commission - Provides that the Atomic Energy Commission is renamed the Nuclear Energy Commission and shall continue to perform the licensing and related regulatory functions of the Chairman and members of the Commission, the general counsel, and other officers and components of the Commission, which functions, officers, components, and personnel are excepted from the transfer to the Administrator by this Act. Grants the Nuclear Energy Commission licensing authority as to the following facilities of the Administration: (1) demonstration liquid metal fast breeder reactors when operated as part of the power generation facilities of an electric utility system; (2) other demonstration nuclear reactors when operated as part of the power generation facilities of an electric utility system, except those in existence, under construction or authorized or appropriated for by the Congress on the date this part becomes effective; or (3) facilities used primarily for the receipt and storage of high level radioactive wastes resulting from activities licensed under such Act. Allows the Nuclear Energy Commission to engage in or contract for research which the Commission deems necessary for the discharge of its licensing and regulatory functions. Title III: Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions - Provides that except as otherwise provided in this Act, whenever all of the functions or programs of an agency, or other body, or any component thereof, affected by this Act, have been transferred from that agency, or other body, or component, the agency, or other body, or component shall lapse.
United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1973
Independent Special Prosecutor Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress. Establishes an Independent Special Prosecution Office, responsible for investigating and initiating prosecution of all offenses arising out of the Presidential election of 1972 and matters relating thereto. Directs the President to appoint (within seven days of the enactment of this Act) a Special Prosecutor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Enumerates the powers and duties of such Special Prosecutor. Provides that the Special Prosecutor may be removed by the President for neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or violation of this Act, but for no other cause. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1973
Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress. Provides, under the Uniform Time Act, that daylight saving time shall be observed on a year-round basis. Sets forth provisions for States which lie within one or more time zones. Provides that if a State, by proclamation of its Governor, makes a finding prior to the commencement of a period of advanced time under this Act that an exemption or a realinement of time zone limits is necessary to avoid undue hardship or to conserve fuel in such State or part thereof, the President may grant such exemption or realinement. Directs the Secretary of Interior to: (1) make a study to determine the amount of energy which is conserved as a result of the extension of daylight saving time pursuant to this Act, and (2) in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation, review the appropriateness of the limits of each standard time zone, and (3) report the results of such study, together with his recommendations, with regard to the present limits of time zones, to the President and the Congress not later than June 30, 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1973
Makes it the sense of the Senate that other nations should not construe domestic events as adversely affecting our resolve to uphold our vital interests, nor be tempted to seize upon them as an opportunity to undermine the security of the United States. Expresses the sense of the Senate that other nations should not construe domestic events as impairing the full commitment of our Government to achieve a just and durable peace in the Middle East. Calls upon all friendly nations to join with the United States in pursuance of these vital common objectives, which have as their goal respect for law and a stable and secure peace throughout the world.
United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1973
Authorizes the United States Governor to pay to the International Development Association $1,500,000,000 as the United States contribution to the Fourth Replenishment of the Resources of the Association. Authorizes to be appropriated $1,500,000,000 for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1973
Makes it the sense of the Congress that funds authorized and appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the housing, housing assistance, and community development programs administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the housing and housing assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture should be obligated or expended (to the extent current appropriations or other obligational authority permit) at rates which are not less than the rates at which funds were obligated or expended for such programs during calendar year 1972, until such time as these programs are terminated by the Congress or new housing and community development programs are enacted by the Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1973
Authorizes reduced rate transportation for handicapped persons and for persons who are sixty-five years of age or older or twenty-one years of age or younger under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and the Interstate Commerce Act.
United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1973
Solar Home Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act - Expresses the findings of Congress. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act Establishes a National Solar Energy Coordinating Council to advise the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on the implementation of this Act. Outlines the composition of Council membership. Delegates to the Council the responsibility for developing practices designed to maximize effort and eliminate duplication among the operations of the various departments of the Federal Government responsible for research and demonstration of solar energy technology. Directs the Secretary to initiate a program for the development and demonstration of solar heating systems for use in residential dwellings. Requires the Secretary, in carrying out such program, to: (1) prescribe performance criteria for solar heating equipment and systems to be used in residential dwellings; (2) approve, on the basis of open competitions, at least three designs for residential dwellings suitable for the installation of solar heating systems meeting such criteria; and (3) enter into contracts for the development and manufacture of solar heating systems meeting the performance criteria. Directs the Secretary to carry out a program for the development and demonstration of combined solar heating and cooling systems for use in residential dwellings. Requires that the residential dwellings of such program shall be located in at least five climatic regions in the United States to assure a realistic demonstration of the combined solar heating and cooling systems involved under climatic conditions that vary as much as possible. Provides for the development of solar heating and combined solar heating and cooling systems for public buildings and commercial use. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation, jointly with the Secretary in consultation with the Council, and upon recommendation of appropriate scientific peer review panels, to initiate, support, and fund basic and applied research activities related to solar energy. Establishes on the books of the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the "Solar Energy Trust Fund" for obligation and expenditure by the Secretary for purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act. Directs the Secretary to make available to the public full information with respect to activities conducted under this Act. Requires the Secretary to, directly or by grant or contract: (1) study and investigate the effect of existing building codes, zoning ordinances, and other laws, upon the practical use of solar energy to heat and cool buildings; and (2) determine the extent to which such laws should be changed to facilitate such use. Directs the Secretary to submit annual reports to the President and the Congress summarizing activities under this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall maintain continuing liaison with the building industry and related industries and interests to assure that the projected benefits of such programs are and will continue to be effectively realized. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Solar Energy Trust Fund, out of any amounts in the general fund of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 1974, $50,000,000, which shall remain available without fiscal year limitation through 1980.
United States · United States Congress · 30 October 1973
Independent Special Prosecutor Act - Establishes an Independent Special Prosecution Office, which will have the responsibility for investigating and initiating prosecution of all offenses arising out of the Presidential election of 1972 and matters related thereto and arising therefrom, including all matters which were under investigation by the Special Prosecutor force prior to October 19, 1973, pursuant to the agreement made between the former Special Prosecutor and the Attorney General Designate on May 19, 1973. Authorizes the President of the United States to appoint, within seven days of the enactment of this legislation, a Special Prosecutor and a Deputy Special Prosecutor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Authorizes the Special Prosecutor to have exclusive jurisdiction, to investigate, as he deems appropriate, and prosecute against and in the name of the United States: (1) offenses arising out of the unauthorized entry into Democratic National Committee Headquarters at the Watergate; (2) other offenses arising out of the 1972 Presidential election; (3) offenses alleged to have been committed by the President, Presidential appointees, or members of the White House staff in relation to the 1972 Presidential campaign and election; (4) all other matters heretofore referred to the former Special Prosecutor pursuant to regulations of the Attorney General; and (5) offenses relating to or arising out of any such matters. Empowers the Special Prosecutor with specified powers, including: (1) to determine whether or not to contest the assertion of "Executive Privilege" or any other testimonial privilege; and (2) to receive appropriate national security clearance and review all evidence sought to be withheld on grounds of national security and if necessary contest in court any claim of privilege or attempt to withhold evidence on grounds of national security. Provides that all materials, tapes, documents, files, work in process, and all other property relevant to the duties enumerated in this Act shall be delivered into the possession of the Special Prosecutor appointed under this Act. Requires that all investigations, prosecutions, cases, litigation, and Grand Jury or other proceedings initiated by the former Special Prosecutor shall be continued, as the Special Prosecutor deems appropriate. Directs the Special Prosecutor to submit to the Congress directly requests for such funds, facilities, and legislation as he shall consider necessary to carry out his responsibilities under this Act. Provides that such requests shall receive priority consideration by the Congress. Provides that the Special Prosecutor shall carry out his duties under this Act within two years, except as necessary to complete trials pending. Authorizes the President to remove the Special Prosecutor and the Deputy Special Prosecutor for neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or violation of this Act, but for no other cause. States that when the President believes such violations have occurred, he shall prepare a notice of dismissal to be delivered to both Houses of Congress. Provides that the dismissal shall become effective at the end of thirty calendar days of continuous session of Congress after delivered, unless either House passes a resolution rejecting such dismissal.
United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1973
Carpool Incentives Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out demonstration projects designed to encourage the use of carpools in urban areas throughout the country while not adversely affecting bus and other mass transportation ridership in such areas. Provides that from proposals submitted by the States to the Secretary, the Secretary shall approve for funding those projects which offer the best prospects of achieving the objectives of this Act and which provide a reasonable balance among cities of various population sizes, traffic patterns, and geographical locations. States that the Federal share of the cost of such work shall be 90 per cent, except that the Federal share shall not exceed $1,000,000 for any single project. Directs the Secretary to give permits to demonstration projects proposed for cities or areas in air quality control regions after consultation with the Environment Protection Agency as to the value of such projects as a part of a transportation control plan for such region. Directs the Secretary to conduct a full investigation of the effectiveness of measures employed in the demonstration projects authorized by this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $10,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund to carry out this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1973
Makes it the sense of the Senate that the announced policy of the United States Government to maintain Israel's deterrent strength be implemented by continuing to transfer to Israel, by whatsoever means necessary, Phantom aircraft and other equipment in the quantities needed by Israel to repel the aggressors.
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 1973
Randolph-Sheppard Act Amendments - Expresses the findings of Congress. Provides that blind persons licensed under the provisions of this Act shall be authorized to operate vending facilities on any Federal or other property. Gives preference to blind persons licensed by a State agency as provided in this Act. Requires the head of each department or agency in control of Federal property to prescribe regulations assuring such preference. Eliminates the requirement that licensees be 21 years of age. Eliminates the requirement that licensees shall have resided for at least one year in the State for which a license is requested. Requires that in the design, construction, or substantial alteration of each public building after June 30, 1974, there shall be a satisfactory site or sites suitable for the location and operation of a vending facility by a blind person or persons. Authorizes State licensing agencies or any blind licensee to file a complaint with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare who shall convene an arbitration panel to hear appeals when the State licensing agency or licensee feels that any department or agency is failing to comply with the provisions of this Act. States that with specified exceptions, all vending machine income shall accrue to the blind licensee operating the facility. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1973
National Food Bank Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide for the storage of food commodities in geographically dispersed areas of the United States so that such commodities will be readily available for distribution in any area which suffers a major disaster. Authorizes the Secretary to take such action as he deems necessary to maintain fresh, nutritious supplies of food commodities and to provide for the periodic turnover of such commodities to avoid spoilage.
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1973
Social Services Amendments - Outlines the objectives to be achieved under this Act, including: (1) the goal of self-support; (2) the goal of family care or self-care; (3) the goal of community-based care; and (4) the institional care goal. Provides, under the Social Security Act, for maximum freedom for each State to determine which services will make available, the persons eligible for such services, the manner in which such services are provided, and any limitations on the receipt of such services. Requires that social services to be offered at the option of the States to all elibible persons shall include: (1) day care services for children; (2) day care services for children with special needs; (3) service for children in foster care; (4) protective services for children; (5) family planning services; (6) protective services for adults; (7) services for adults in foster care; (8) homemaker services for individuals in their own homes; (9) chore services; (10) home delivered or congregate meals; (11) day care services for adults; (12) health related services; (13) home management and other functional education services; (14) housing improvement services; (15) a full range of legal services; (16) transportation services necessary to travel to and from community facilities or resources for receipt of services; (17) educational and training services; (18) employment services; (19) information, referral, and determination of eligibility and the need for services, without regard to individual eligibility criteria; (20) special services for the mentally retarded, or special adaptations of generic services; (21) special services for the blind; (22) services for alcoholism and drug addiction; (23) special services for the emotionally disturbed as defined by the State; (24) special services for the physically handicapped as defined by the State; and (25) any other proposed services at the request of a State. Provides that States are entitled to Federal financial participation for the delivery of mandatory and optional social services under the State plan to the extent of the appropriations allocated by the Congress. Requires that State plans submitted with respect to the services program shall contain provision for a fair hearing, under which applicants and recipients may appeal exclusion from a service program. Provides that State plans shall provide for the establishment of a Social Services Advisory Committee.
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1973
Catastrophic Health Insurance and Medical Assistance Reform Act - Title I: Catastrophic Illness Insurance - Establishes a Catastrophic Health Insurance Program under the Social Security Act. Sets forth the eligibility criteria for indviduals. Provides that every individual who: (A) is fully insured or otherwise entitled to monthly insurance benefits under title II of such Act; (B) is the wife, husband, widow, or widower, or dependent child of an individual who is fully insured or otherwise entitled to monthly insurance benefits; and (C) has appropriately applied therefor, shall be entitled to castastrophic health insurance benefits. Delimits the scope of benefits. Includes therein hospital insurance benefits (hospital, post-hospital, home health, outpatient physical therapy and medical and other health services) and medical insurance benefits (medical and other health services and emergency hospital services). Sets forth the terms and conditions for payment, deductibles and coinsurance. Directs that a payment shall be made from the Federal Catastrophic Health Insurance Trust Fund to an eligible individual equal to the reasonable cost of services covered by this Act which are furnished after the 60th day of inpatient hospital services, reduced by a coinsurance amount equal to one-fourth of the inpatient hospital deductible as determined by title XVIII of this Act. Enumerates such reductions as they apply to other types of hospital insurance benefits. Provides for a general deductible from: (a) the reasonable costs of inpatient hospital services past the 60th day; and (b) inpatient hospital benefits of the higher of the following: (1) $2,000, or (2) $2,000 adjusted by the Consumer Price Index to reflect changes in fees for physician services (in $50 increments). Provides for State agreements for coverage of annuitants and members of retirement systems and their dependents and survivors in order to extend the benefits of this Act to such individuals. Creates, in the United States Treasury, a "Federal Catastrophic Health Insurance Trust Fund" to provide a reserve for payment of benefits authorized by this Act. Imposes a tax for catastrophic health insurance protection under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, on the self-employment income of every individual and other individuals income in the following amounts for the calendar years indicated: (a) 0.30 percent of income for 1974, 1975, and 1976; (b) 0.35 percent of income for 1977 through 1981; and (c) 0.40 percent of income for each year thereafter. Imposes similarly, an excise tax on employers on the amount of wages paid by the employer in the same percentages for the respective years indicated above. Title II: Medical Assistance Plan for Low-Income People - Provides, for low-income individuals and families, assistance toward the costs of necessary hospital, skilled nursing facility, medical, and other health care services. Guarantees free choice by patients of health services from any person, institution, or agency qualified under this Act. Permits individuals the option of obtaining other health insurance protection. Describes the medical assistance plan, what individuals are eligible to receive its health benefits, and the application procedure. Enumerates the scope of benefits under the plan, including: (1) 60 days of inpatient hospital services; (2) skilled nursing facility services; and (3) home health services. Prescribes the co-payment requirements and procedures of persons eligible for benefits. Makes special provisions relating to Medicade eligibles and the circumstances under which such persons are eligible for health benefits under this title. Authorizes the Secretary to require consolidation of facilities of carriers and intermediaries in geographic regions with minimum size populations of persons covered under this title. Creates the Medical Coverage Trust Fund to consist of gifts and bequests and held by a Board of Trustees. Makes provisions for State constitutions to the Fund. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this title, including the meaning of "income," "health care expenses," and "inpatient hospital services." Prohibits exclusion by employers of specified employees from coverage under group health insurance plans. Title III: Private Basic Health Insurance Certification Program - States that any insurer may provide any health insurance policy to the Secretary for his examination and certification. Sets forth the standards under which the Secretary shall not certify any such insurance policy.
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1973
Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act - Declares the policies of Congress. Establishes in the Executive Office of the President an agency to be known as the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. Directs the Administrator of such Office to provide overall guidance and direction of procurement policy, and to the extent he considers appropriate, to prescribe policies and regulations which shall be followed by executive agencies in the area of procurement. States that the functions of the Administrator shall include the following: (1) establishing a system of government wide, coordinated, uniform procurement regulations; (2) establishing criteria and procedures for an effective method of soliciting the viewpoints of interested parties in the development of procurement policies; and (3) monitoring and revising as necessary policies and regulations concerning reliance on the private sector to provide needed goods and services. Sets forth the administrative powers of the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to submit a report to Congress annually, and at such other times as may be necessary, with recommendations for amendment or repeal of existing laws or adoption of new laws. Provides that neither the administrator nor employees of the Office may refuse to testify before or submit information to Congress or any duly authorized committees thereof. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Directs the Administrator to undertake a study to determine the feasibility of providing overall guidance for Federal assistance programs. Makes technical and conforming amendments to specified Acts.
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1973
Authorizes appropriations of $150,000,000; $175,000,000; and $200,000,000 for fiscal years 1975-1977, respectively, for the nutrition program for the aged under title VIII of the Elder Americans Act.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1973
Makes it the sense of the Senate that the President, in exercising the authority conferred by the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970 with respect to price levels applicable to sales of gasoline or diesel fuel grade number two, should permit the passthrough of any increase in the cost to the seller of gasoline or diesel fuel grade number two which was lawfully put into effect on or after August 1, 1973.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973
Energy Conservation Research and Development Act - Establishes the Energy Conservation Research and Development Corporation, having a Board of five Directors, of whom one shall be elected annually by the Board to serve as Chairman. Provides for the appointment, terms of office, and rates of compensation of such Board members. States that it shall be the function of the Corporation, from moneys available to it in the fund established by this Act, to conduct research and development in, and contract with any State or political subdivision, Federal agency, or private corporation for the conduct of research and development in, areas which offer substantial potential for the conservation of energy resources, including: (1) improvement in materials for, and design of, buildings to conserve energy resources; (2) urban area design; (3) improvement of transportation vehicles, with emphasis on small cars and alternatives to the internal combustion engine; (4) improvement in design of transportation systems; and (5) improvement in the energy-utilization efficiency of industrial processes. Provides that, in utilizing the results of such research and development, the Corporation shall have authority to exercise enumerated powers, including: (1) enter into arrangements to utilize, on an experimental or demonstration basis, the results of activities carried out pursuant to this Act; (2) make recommendations to appropriate Federal agencies and departments, including regulatory agencies; and (3) provide energy conservation information to any Federal or State executive or legislative body. Requires the Corporation to transmit annual reports of its activities to the President and the Congress. Provides for the dissolution of the Corporation on or before the expiration of ten years. States that the Corporation shall not extend any assistance, financial or otherwise, or enter into any agreement unless a State first agrees to establish an Energy Conservation Council whose functions shall be to: (1) coordinate energy conservation efforts on a State level; (2) disseminate the results of energy conservation activities carried out under this Act; (3) provide advice to State and local governmental units and private industry on energy research and development, including consulting and technical services; and (4) advise the Corporation with respect to areas the State deems to be of high priority for research by the Corporation. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States the Energy Conservation Research and Development Fund. Provides for the crediting of specified monies to such Fund. Authorizes to be appropriated to the fund, for fiscal year 1974, and for each of the next following nine fiscal years, such amount as is necessary to make the income of the fund $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $500,000,000 for each of the next following eight fiscal years.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973
Directs the President, under the Economic Stabilization Act, to permit all classes of marketers of petroleum products at all levels of distribution a dollar-for-dollar passthrough for increases in the cost of such products.
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1973
Combined Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance - Income Tax Reporting Amendments - Title I: Amendments to Title II of the Social Security Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make available specified tax returns to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Empowers the Secretary of HEW and the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement for the processing of information contained in such returns. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to provide to the Secretary of the HEW any documents they agree are necessary for such processing. Directs the Managing Trustee of the Trust Funds, including the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, to pay into the Treasury the amounts he and the Secretary of HEW estimate will be expended from the general fund of the Treasury by the Department of HEW and Treasury for the administration of (1) titles II, XVIII of the Social Security Act, and (2) specified chapter and subchapters of the Internal Revenue Code. Requires the Secretary of HEW to apportion (between each Trust Fund and the general fund in the Treasury) the costs of administratering titles II, XVI and XVIII of the Social Security Act and its costs in carrying out specified functions of this Act. Provides that average monthly wage, quarters of coverage, and coverage credits derived from self-employment income for taxable years beginning before 1974 are to be determined on a basis of income credited to calender quarters. Limits quarters coverage to quarters occuring before 1974 and make additonal modification to taxation of self-employed persons. Allocates, under the Social Security Act, coverage credits for earnings before 1974 based on quarters of coverage and after 1973 on the basis of earnings durings the calendar year. Provides that a person will satisfy the requirements prerequisite to a determination of disability if he has 20 or more coverage credits which were credited to the period ending on the day the disability arose and consisting of that part of the current calendar year up until the day the disability began and the nine prior calendar years. Redefines a "fully insured individual" in terms of coverage credits rather than quarters of coverage." States that any person upon obtaining the age of 62 with the proper number of coverage credits is fully insured. Provides that specified benefits be paid to individuals not citizens of the United States who amassed sufficient coverage credits. Title II: Amendments Preserving Relationship Between Railroad Retirement and Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance - Provides, under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, that in the calculation of an employee's "average monthly renumeration" after calendar 1974 an individual employee shall obtain the benefit of full allowable coverage credits, irrespective of whether particular quarters of coverage were otherwise available for calculation purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1973
Declares the purposes of the Act, including to encourage the manufacture and importation of automobiles which efficiently consume fuel. Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, for an excise tax on new automobiles manufactured, produced, or imported at specified rates, calculated with respect to the fuel consumption rate of such automobiles. Provides for an increase in the amount of the tax beginning July 1, 1981. States that the Secretary of Transportation shall investigate the fuel consumption rates of automobiles which are subject, or may be subject, to the tax. Requires that such investigations include tests: (1) of each automobile model subject to such tax equipped: (a) with each available engine size, (b) with each, and combinations of each, type of optional accessory which has a significant effect on fuel consumption economy; and (2) which shall be conducted under specified controlled conditions. Requires, under the Automobile Information Disclosure Act, that every label required to be affixed shall include, in the case of any automobile on which a tax was imposed by the Internal Revenue Code (relating to automobile fuel economy taxes): (1) the fuel consumption rate determined to be applicable for such automobile; and (2) the tax paid.
United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1973
States that the increases in the monthly benefits and lump-sum death payments under title II of the Social Security Act shall be increased by 7 percent beginning January 1974 (presently increased by the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for June 1973 exceeds that for June 1972, beginning April 1974).
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Historic Structures Tax Act - Title I: Short Title, Etc. - States that the changes made by this Act are to be changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Title II: Preservation and Rehabilitation of Historic Structures - Provides that every person, at his election, shall be entitled to a tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the amortization of the amortizable basis of any certified historic structure based on a period of 60 months. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act, including the definition of "certified historic structure" as a building or structure which: (1) is listed in the National Register, or (2) is located in a Registered Historic District and is certified by the Secretary of the Interior or his delegate as being of historic significance to the distirct. Provides that in the case of the demolition of a certified historic structure: (1) no deduction shall be allowed to the owner or lessee of such structure for any amount expended for such demolition, or any loss sustained on account of such demolition; and (2) amounts described in paragraph (1) shall be treated as property chargeable to capital account with respect to the land on which the demolished structure was located. Permits the straight line method of depreciation of improvements in specified cases. Title III: Rehabilitation of Other Property - Provides that pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary or his delegate, the taxpayer may elect to compute the depreciation deduction attributable to substantially rehabilitated property as though the original use of such property commenced with him. Title IV: Charitable Transfers for Conservation Purposes - Provides for income tax deductions for charitable contributions of partial interests in property for conservation purposes. Allows estate tax and gift tax deductions for transfers of partial interests in property for conservation purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Provides that in the case of a measure or matter reported for at least ten calendar days and not yet considered by the Senate, notice be published in the Congressional Record at least three calendar days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) prior to consideration of the measure or matter, stating the day on which consideration of the measure or matter is to begin. Provides that it shall not be in order to consider any report made by a committee of conference to the Senate unless the report and the accompanying explanatory statement have been printed in the Congressional Record at least three calendar days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) prior to the consideration of such report by the Senate. Allows the Waiver of this requirement during the last six calendar days of any regular or special session of the Senate, as determined, and published in the Record, by joint agreement of the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Establishes a temporary, select committee of the Senate to be known as the Select Committee on Regulatory Commissions and the United States Economy to conduct a complete study and investigation on regulatory commissions and agencies of the United States Government, including: (1) the influence and impact of the activities, procedures, rules, orders, and decisions of such regulatory commissions and agencies, in particular, the Civil Aeronautics Board, the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Power Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission; (2) the accountability of such regulatory commissions and agencies to the Congress, the relationships of these commissions and agencies to other departments, agencies, and independent establishments of the executive branch of the United States Government, the relationship of each such commission or agency to any sectors of private or public enterprise the commission or agency is charged by statute with regulating, and the relationships of those commissions and agencies to the United States consumer; (3) the appropriateness of regulation for given sectors of the economy, the adequacy of current legislative statutes, and the economic consequences of commission and and agency regulatory activities for the United States consumer; and (4) such other matters as the committee considers appropriate. Directs the committee to submit a final report to the Senate not later than January 20, 1976, containing a comprehensive summary of the work of the committee and to include such recommendations as the committee deems appropriate. Provides that the Committee shall have no authority to report any legislative measure to the Senate nor shall it otherwise have legislative jurisdiction.
United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973
Declares that the United States Senate does hereby congratulate and felicitate the distinguished Senator from Mississippi, the Honorable John C. Stennis, on his birthday and expresses the wish that he will enjoy many other such anniversaries in the future. Declares that members of the Senate greatly miss the distinguished Senator and wish for him an early return to the Senate Chamber and to his duties in the Senate. Directs that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Journal of the Senate and a copy furnished to Mr. Stennis.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1973
Freedom from Surveillance Act - States that, except as expressly provided, whoever, being a civil officer of the United States or an officer of the Armed Forces of the United States, employs any part of the Armed Forces or the militia of any State to conduct investigations into, maintain surveillance over, or record or maintain information regarding, the beliefs, associations, or political activities of any person not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or of any civilian organization, shall be fined not more than $10,000, or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. Exempts from such provisions the use of the Armed Forces of the United States or the militia of any State: (1) when they have been actually and publicly assigned by the President to the task of repelling invasion or suppressing rebellion, insurrection, or domestic violence pursuant to the Constitution or specified sections of the United States Code; or (2) to investigate criminal conduct committed on a military installation or involving the destruction, theft, or trespass of the property of the United States; or (3) to determine the suitability for employment of any individual for the Armed Forces of the United States, by the militia of any State, or by a defense facility; or (4) whenever the militia of any State is under the command of the chief executive of that State or any other appropriate authorities of that State. Sets forth the definitions of the terms used in this Act, including "surveillance". Prescribes procedures for the bringing of civil actions and special class actions against illegal surveillance.
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1973
Authorizes the disposal of approximately 258,700 short tons of copper from the national stockpile under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1973
Increases, under the Internal Revenue Code, the maximum credit allowable for contributions to candidates for public office. Increases (1) the credit amount to $25 on individual returns and $50 on joint returns (formerly $12.50 and $25); and (2) the deduction amount to $100 on individual returns and $200 on joint returns (formerly $50 and $100). (Amends 26 U.S.C. 41(b)(1) and 218(b)(1))
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1973
Provides, under the Voting Rights Act, that no citizen of the United States shall be denied the right to vote in any Federal election on account of his having been convicted of any crime, if he has: (1) served the sentence of imprisonment imposed as punishment therefor; (2) completed any term of parole imposed in connection with such conviction; and (3) is no longer under the jurisdiction of the court with respect to such conviction.
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1973
Offender Employment and Training Act - Title I: Federal Penal or Correctional Institutions - Authorizes the Federal Prison Industries to make grants and loans to applicants for developing projects for the training or employing of offenders. Specifies the interest rate on such loans. Authorizes the Federal Prison Industries to acquire facilities which may be utilized in connection with any such project, and to make such facilities available, by lease or other agreement, to any qualified applicant. Provides that no loan or grant shall be made unless (1) any offender employed in connection with any project shall receive wages at a rate not less that that paid for work of a similar nature; (2) any product or service resulting from such project may be sold or otherwise disposed of in the same manner as other products; (3) offenders involved in such project are likely to find employment following release; (4) offenders shall not be deprived of the right to participate in benefits available to other individuals on the basis of their employment; and (5) the wages of any offender shall be subject to all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States the Federal Employment and Training Fund. Provides that, in addition to the moneys covered into the fund pursuant to this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated annually to the fund out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated such amounts as are necessary to make the income of the fund not less than $10,000,000 for fiscal 1974, and for each fiscal year thereafter. Title II: State Penal or Correctional Institutions - Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to enter into an agreement with any State to financially assist such State in carrying out a program for the training or employing of offenders in State penal or correctional institutions. Provides that such assistance may be provided by grant or otherwise, shall be provided in such amount and in such manner as the Attorney General may by regulations prescribe, and shall be subject to specified requirements. Provides that for fiscal year 1974, and for each of the next following four fiscal years, there is authorized to be appropriated the sum of $10,000,000 to enable the Attorney General to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1973
Federal criminal Justice System Reorganization Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to reorganize, unify and coordinate Federal activities relating to the problems of criminal justice. Transfers specified duties and functions to the Attorney General. Abolishes the Advisory Corrections Council and the Federal Board of Parole. Establishes in the Department of Justice the Criminal Justice Services Administration to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for a Deputy Administrator of the Criminal Justice Services Administration. Creates within the Administration the National Criminal Justice Board to be composed of eleven members (one from each judicial circuit) who shall represent diverse background. Makes it the duty of such board: (1) to formulate, promulgate, and oversee a national policy on the treatment of persons under the jurisdiction of courts of the United States; (2) to prescribe the duties of probation officers; and (3) to perform such other duties as the Administrator may require. Provides for the publication of proposed guidelines, for making objections thereto, and for the holding of public hearings on such objections. Establishes in each judicial district a Criminal Justice Office, composed of not less than three members appointed by the Attorney General. Provides that immediately following the arrest of a person charged with a Federal offense, the case shall be assigned to the appropriate District Office, which shall: (1) investigate the defendant's background and the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense and make such information available to the appropriate judicial officer or court, along with a recommendation as to the setting of bail; (2) recommend, if indicated, mental observation; and (3) submit, within thirty days of arrest, a written report to the counsel of record for such defendant, and the office of the United States Attorney having jurisdiction over the case, and the appropriate judicial officer or court. States that such report shall set forth the findings and conclusions of the District Office as to any physical, mental, social, economic, or other problems of the defendant, and shall state whether diversion of the defendant from the criminal justice system of prosecution is desirable and, if desirable, the type of diversion recommended. Provides for the filing of additional reports by the Office when a defendant is convicted of a Federal offense. Specifies the content of such reports, including recommended sentence, reason for imprisonment and goals for the offender to attain while imprisoned. Directs the District Office to carry out, with respect to a defendant who has been sentenced, the function relating to probation, parole, or other form of release transferred to the Administration by the Federal Criminal Justice System Reorganization Act. Establishes within the Administration a Bureau of Juvenile Justice which shall be headed by a Director, appointed by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Makes the Director responsible for all functions transferred to the Administration pursuant to the Federal Criminal Justice System Reorganization Act. Establishes within the Administration the Office of Ombudsman of the Federal Criminal Justice System, which shall be headed by a Director. Provides that any petition for collateral review of a conviction filed by a Federal offender, or any petition filed by an inmate in a State or Federal penal or correctional institution for redress of grievances concerning conditions within such institution, may be referred by the court to the Office of Ombudsman of the Federal Criminal Justice System. Provides that the Office shall have ninety days within which to consider such petition and, if possible, to resolve the matter contained therein. Creates, within the Administration, the Bureau of Federal Criminal Justice Coordination, which shall conduct a continuing study of all Federal activities within the Federal Criminal Justice System. Provides that the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration and the Bureau of Prisons shall be within the Administration. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1973
Provides that the amount of time which a parole violator shall be required to serve as a result of his retaking shall be reduced by a period of time equal to that period commencing with his release by reason of his parole and ending with the date of the commission of the violation for which parole was revoked. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 4205)
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1973
Energy Research and Development Administration Act - Title I: Declares that the Congress finds that the general welfare of the Nation requires that its limited natural resources, including energy sources, be conserved, managed, and utilized so as to help achieve the highest practicable environmental quality, between man and nature, economic and community development, individual fulfillment, and security of the American people of this and future generations. Provides that to best achieve these objectives, improve operations, and assure the coordinated and effective administration of natural resource programs, it is necessary to establish a Department of Energy and Natural Resources to bring together and provide leadership and direction for Federal activities which most directly relate to the discovery, assessment, preservation, development, utilization, future adequacy, and enjoyment of natural resources, including energy sources, achieving a sound balance between preservation and development. Provides that among other things it shall be the function of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, through providing national leadership and establishing effective working relationships with State and local governments, public and private institutions and individuals, and other Federal agencies, to: (1) foster the conservation, management, and utilization of natural resources; (2) help assure maintenance of the ecological balance necessary to sustain human and unique plant and animal life systems; (3) explore and survey the earth, the atmosphere, and the oceans; (4) conduct scientific research and encourage development of technology to conserve and efficiently utilize natural resources with minimum impact on the environment; (5) assess national energy requirements and resources, provide physical and economic data, maps, charts, and hazard warnings; (6) manage Federal lands, including national parks and forests, and minerals; (7) preserve irreplaceable park, wilderness, scientific, historic, fish and wildlife resources; (8) assist in providing outdoor recreational opportunities; and (9) provide for the fullfillment of Federal trust responsibilities over land and other resources of Indians, Alaska Natives, and Territorial peoples and assist such people to achieve their cultural and economic objectives. Title II: Establishment of the Department - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Energy and Natural Resources. Provides that there shall be at the head of the Department a Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Department shall be administered under the supervision and direction of the Secretary, who shall be responsible for the efficient and coordinated management of the Department. Provides that there shall be in the Department: (1) a Land and Recreation Resources Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Land and Recreation Resources; (2) a Water Resources Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Water Resources; (3) an Energy and Minerals Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Energy and Minerals; (4) an Oceanic, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Oceanic, Atmospheric,and Earth Sciences; and (5) an Indian and Territorial Affairs Administration, at the head of which shall be an Administrator of Indian and Territorial Affairs. Provides that the Administrators appointed pursuant to this subsection shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Title III: Transfers and vests in the Secretary: (1) except as provided in this Act, all of the functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and all officers and components of that Department; (2) such of the functions of the Secretary of Commerce, the Department of Commerce, and officers and components of that Department, as relate to or are utilized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (3) such of the functions of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Chief of Engineers and the Corps of Engineers of the Department of the Army as relate to or are utilized for civil works and civil regulatory functions; (4) such of the functions of the Secretary of Transportation, the Department of Transportation, and its officers, as relate to or are utilized for pipeline safety; and (5) all of the functions of the Water Resources Council, its Chairman, and members. Title IV: Definitions and Administrative Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe such policies, standards, criteria, procedures, rules, and regulations as he may deem to be necessary or appropriate to perform functions vested in him under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to engage in joint projects of a research, developmental, or experimental nature with nonprofit or public agencies or organizations and to perform services on matters of mutual interest. Title V: Transitional and Conforming Provisions - Provides that whenever all of the functions of a department, agency, or other body, or any component thereof, affected by this Act, have been transferred from that department, agency, or other body, or any component thereof by title III of this Act the department agency, or other body, or component thereof shall lapse. Authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to make such additional incidental dispositions of functions, personnel, personnel positions, assets, liabilities, contracts, property, records, and unexpended balances of approriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds held, used, arising from or to be made available in connection with the functions transferred by this Act as he may deem necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intent and purpose of this Act. Title VI: Savings Provisions - Provides that all orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, contracts, certificates, licenses, and privileges shall remain in effect: (1) which have been issued, made, granted, or allowed to become effective by the President, any Federal department or agency or official thereof, or by a court of competent jurisdiction, in the performance of functions which are transferred under this part, and (2) which are in effect at the time this part takes effect, to remain in effect until modified, terminated, superseded, set aside, or revoked by the President, the Secretary, or a court of competent jurisdiction. Title VII: Separability - Provides that if any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Act, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. Title VIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointments - Provides that the provisions of this Act shall take effect one hundred and twenty days after the Secretary first takes office, or on such earlier date as the President may prescribe and publish in the Federal Register, except that any of the officers provided for in title II of this Act may be nominated and appointed, as provided in that title, at any time after the date of enactment of this Act. Title IX - XI: Department of Energy and Natural Resources Act - Presents the declaration of Congress that the general welfare and the common defense and security require effective action to develop all forms of energy sources to meet the needs of present and future generations, to increase the productivity and self-sufficiency of the national economy and strengthen its position in regard to international trade, and to advance the goals of restoring, protecting, and enhancing environmental quality. Presents the further declaration of the Congress that, among other things, it shall be the function of the Energy Research and Development Administration to exercise central responsibility for policy planning, coordination, support, and management of research and development programs respecting all forms of energy sources. Title XII: Establishment of Administration - Establishes at the seat of the Government an independent executive agency to be known as the Energy Research and Development Administration. Provides that there shall be at the head of the Administration an Administrator of Energy Research and Development who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Administration shall be administered under the supervision and direction of the Administrator, who shall be responsible for the efficient and coordinated management of the Administration. Title XIII: Transfers - Transfers to the Administrator all functions of the Atonmic Energy Commission and of the Chairman and members of the Commission, except as provided in this Act. Title XIV: Definitions and Administrative Provisions - Adopts by reference and makes applicable to this Act provisions of existing law. Title XV: Savings Provisions - Provides that title VI of part A of this Act is adopted by reference and made applicable to this part, the Administrator, and the Administration. Title XVI: Separability - Provides that if any provisions of this part, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this part, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Title XVII: Nuclear Energy Commission - Directs the Atomic Energy Commission to continue to perform the licensing and related regulatory functions of the Chairman and members of the Commission, the General Counsel, and other officers and components. Renames the Atomic Energy Commission as the Nuclear Energy Commission. Title XVIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointment - Provides that the provisions of this Act shall take effect one hundred and twenty days after the Administrator first takes office, or on such earlier date as the President may prescribe and publish in the Federal Register, except that any of the officers provided for in title XII of this Act may be nominated and appointed, as provided in that title, at any time after the date of enactment of this part. Provides that funds available to any department or agency (or any official or component thereof), any functions of which are transferred to the Administrator by this part may, with the approval of the President, be used to pay the compensation and expenses of any officer appointed pursuant to this subsection until such time as funds for that purpose are otherwise available. Title XIX: Provides that this Act shall be known as the Energy Research and Development Administration Act.
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1973
National Tay-Sachs Disease Screening and Counseling Act - Provides that it is the purpose of this Act to establish a national program, under the Public Health Service Act, for voluntary Tay-Sachs disease screening and counseling. Authorizes appropriations of $2,500,000 for fiscal year 1974 for the making of grants to public and nonprofit entities to establish and operate such screening programs. Sets forth the procedure for applications for and administration of such grants.
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1973
Accounting and Auditing Act - Title I: Enforcement of Decisions and Settlements - Authorizes the Comptroller General to bring a suit for declaratory and injunctive relief when he has reasonable cause to believe that any official of the executive branch is about to expend, obligate, or authorize the expenditure or obligation of public funds in an illegal or erroneous manner. Directs the Comptroller General to institute a civil action for such relief in the District Court for the District of Columbia. Title II: Subpena Power - Authorizes the Comptroller General to sign and issue subpenas requiring the production of negotiated contract and subcontract records and records of other non-Federal persons or organizations to which he has a right of access by law or agreement. Title III: Budget, Fiscal, and Program Information for the Congress - Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) conduct a continuing program to ascertain congressional needs for budgetary, fiscal, and program information; (2) assist congressional committees in developing specifications for legislative requirements for executive branch evaluations of Federal programs and reports thereon to Congress; and (3) monitor reporting requirements of Congress and congressional committees, and recommend improvements to enhance their usefulness and to eliminate duplicate or unnecessary reporting. Title IV: Access to Records - Requires each recipient of Federal assistance pursuant to grants or contracts to keep such financial disclosure records as the head of the executive department or agency involved shall prescribe. Entitles such head and the Comptroller General, until 3 years after the completion of the project, access for the purpose of audit and examination to any documents or reports related to the grants or contracts. Permits a civil action by the Comptroller General to obtain records sought under this title, but limits such relief to a declaratory judgment. Provides, following a final judgment, for a suspension of appropriations to the bureau, office, or unit of the pertinent department or establishment until the information is made available to the General Accounting Office. Sets forth provisions allowing either House to prohibit such suspension of appropriations by passage of a resolution. Title V: General Accounting Office Buildings - Permits the Comptroller General to exercise control over the General Accounting Office Building, to sublet space therin to other agencies, and to lease additional space for the use of the GAO in the District of Columbia and elsewhere. Title VI: Profits Study - Authorizes the Comptroller General to make selective studies of the profits of major Government contractors for the purpose of comparing profits from government business with those from commercial sources and ascertaining whether proper allocation of costs are made to government business. Permits the Comptroller General to audit and inspect any books or records necessary for his calculations. Title VII: Statistical Sampling Procedures in the Examination of Vouchers - Authorizes the Comptroller General to prescribe limitations upon the amount of disbursement vouchers subject to administrative preaudit by statistical sampling techniques. Requires him to include in his reviews of accounting systems an evaluation of such procedures. Title VIII: Audit of Transportation Payments - Vests primary responsibility for audit of transportation bills and recovery of overcharges in one or more executive agencies designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget-rather than the GAO-subject to standards promulgated jointly by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Comptroller General. Directs the GAO audit to conform to the audit procedures applicable generally to Government activities. Title IX: Audit of Nonappropriated Fund Activities - Provides for audit and review by GAO of nonappropriated funds and related activities within the executive branch. Title X: Employment of Experts and Consultants - Authorizes the Comptroller General to employ 10 experts and to obtain consultant services to assist him in carrying out his duties. Title XI: Audits of Government Corporations - Changes from 1 to 3 years the frequency requirements for GAO audits of wholly owned and mixed ownership Government corporations, and the making of reports to the Congress on such audits. Modifies audit requirements with respect to certain other Government entities. Title XII: Revision of Annual Audit Requirements - Eliminates requirements for annual GAO audits of specified revolving funds, and makes the frequency of such audits subject to the discretion of the Comptroller General.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1973
Requires that future appointments to the offices of Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Executive Director of the Domestic Council, and the Executive Secretary of the National Security Council be subject to confirmation by the Senate.
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1973
Flexible Hours Employment Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States Government that, unless adjudged impossible by the Secretary of Labor, at least 2 percent of the positions at each and all levels in all executive agencies shall be available on a flexible hours employment basis for persons who cannot work or do not desire to work full time within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, 4 percent within two years, 6 percent within three years, 8 percent within four years, and 10 percent within five years. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress on the procedures, activities, projects, and other efforts undertaken to carry out this policy. Provides that no person who is otherwise qualified for fulltime Federal employment shall be required to accept flexible hour employment as a condition of new or continued employment. Provides that all persons employed in flexible hours employment positions pursuant to the policy established by this Act shall receive, on a pro rata basis, all benefits normally available to full-time employees of all executive agencies in similar position or grade.
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1973
Provides that the Administrator of the Social and Economic Statistics Administration, Department of Commerce, shall be subject to Senate confirmation. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 5315)
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1973
Requires the President to specify the statutory authority in a reorganization plan transmitted to Congress, with respect to each function abolished under the plan. Requires the President to send to both Houses of Congress, at least 30 days prior to transmittal of such plan, notice of the proposed reorganization and a statement of the purposes and substance of such plan.
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1973
Endangered Species Conservation Act - States that the purposes of this Act are to provide a program for the conservation, protection, restoration, or propagation of species and subspecies of fish and wildlife and flora that are threatened with extinction, or are likely within the foreseeable future to become threatened with extinction. Sets forth the procedure by which the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture shall determine if a species or subspecies of fish or wildlife or flora shall be regarded as an endangered species. Lists the following factors to be considered in determining if a species or subspecies is threatened with extinction will likely become threatened with extinction: (1) the present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range; (2) overutilization for commercial, sporting, scientific, or educational purposes; (3) disease or predation; (4) the inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; or (5) other natural or manmade factors affecting its continued existence. Provides that the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register, not less than annually, a list by scientific and common names or species and subspecies determined to be endangered. Provides that the Secretary may, from time to time, by regulation, revise such list. Provides that the Secretary shall utilize the land acquisition and other authorities of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, as amended, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as appropriate, to carry out a program in the United States of conserving, protecting, restoring, or propagating those species and subspecies of fish and wildlife that he lists as endangered species pursuant to this Act. Provides that, in carrying out the program authorized by this Act, the Secretary shall cooperate to the maximum extent practicable with the several States. States that such cooperation shall include consultation before the acquisition of any land for the purpose of conserving, protecting, restoring, or propagating any endangered species. Authorizes the Secretary to delegate to a State the authority to regulate the taking by any person of endangered species or subspecies when he determines that such State maintains an adequate and active endangered species program consistent with the policies and purposes of this Act. Provides that any person who: (1) imports into or exports from the United States, receives or causes to be so imported, received, or exported; or (2) takes or causes to be taken within the United States, the territorial sea of the United States, Federal lands, or upon the high seas; or (3) ships, carries, or receives by any means in interstate commerce any species or subspecies which is listed as an endangered species, shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Allows exceptions from the prohibitions contained in this Act to permit the taking of an endangered species for scientific purposes and for the propagation of such fish and wildlife in captivity for preservation purposes. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate such regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the pruposes of this Act. Provides that any person who engages in business as an importer of fish and wildlife must register with the Secretary of the Treasury his name and address of each place of business at which, and all trade names under which, he conducts such business. Requires each such person to keep such records as will fully and correctly disclose each importation of fish and wildlife made by him and the subsequent disposition of such fish and wildlife. States that the Secretary, through the Secretary of State, shall seek the convening of an international ministerial meeting on fish and wildlife prior to July 1, 1973, to assure the worldwide conservation of endangered species and to avoid unnecessary harm to affected United States industries. Provides that, whenever the Secretary determines that a species of fish or wildlife is an endangered species, the Secretary of Agriculture may use all authorities available to him with respect to research, investigations, conservation, protection, control and management of such endangered species.
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1973
Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal year 1973 such additional or supplemental amount as may be necessary for nondiscretionary costs under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act.
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1973
Makes it the sense of the Senate that the President is urged and requested to submit proposals to the Congress, beginning with extending the coverage provided under the supplementary medical insurance program of part B of Medicare to cover essential out-of-hospital prescription drugs. Requests the President to submit additional recommendations to the Congress for legislation to strengthen and improve Medicare coverage by September 1, 1973. Provides that the recommendation of the President to increase out-of-pocket payments for the aged and disabled under Medicare should be withdrawn.
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1973
Expands the definition of "developmental disability" to include autism under the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 2691)
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