United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
Interstate Recycling Expansion Act - Sets forth the purposes and definitions of the Act - Title I: Establishment of Nondiscriminatory Rates and Charges for the Transportation of Recyclable and Recycled Solid Waste Materials in Interstate and Foreign Commerce - Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to investigate all freight rate discriminations against recyclable commodities and within two years to enter appropriate orders terminating all such unreasonable discrimination in transportation charges. Title II: Expansion of Recycling Through Federal Procurement - Directs all Federal procurement agencies to work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency in the establishment of new rules and procedures to maximize the procurement of recyclable materials and products which contain recycled materials. Title III: Modifications of Other Federal Impediments to Expanded Recycling in Commerce - States that labels under the Wool Products Labeling Act shall use the term recycled rather than reused or reprocessed. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Provides that this Act shall be effective on the date of enactment.
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
Small Business Tax Simplification and Reform Act - Title I: Tax Simplification Relating to Small Business - Creates a Committee on Tax Simplification for Small Business for the purpose of devoting continued attention to the simplification of the Internal Revenue Code to small business, and the regulations, instructions, procedures, and other publications relating to small business taxation. Provides that the membership of the Committee would include representatives of the Secretary of the Treasury (for policy matters); Internal Revenue Service (for technical matters); Office of Management and Budget (for coordinating the paperwork aspects of IRS forms, in view of the Federal Reports Act) and the Small Business Administration (to express the interests of the small business community). Creates in the Treasury Department an Office of Small Business Analyst, which would be responsible for looking at tax problems primarily from the view of small business and the free enterprise system. Calls upon the Treasury Department to make a comprehensive study of depreciation policies with particular attention to: the impact of legislation; the rapid advances in technology to which small business must adopt; and the practices of other industrialized nations. Calls upon the Treasury to study the entire range of pension, retirement, health, medical, and insurance benefits in the larger context of what both corporations (including large corporate enterprise) and other forms of business are providing for their employees and executives. Authorizes a special study of the differential effect of tax law changes on businesses of different sizes. Title II: Adjustment of Corporate Normal Tax - Effects a progressive reform in the entire corporate tax structure by providing for reductions in normal corporate tax rates based on the corporations earning. Provides that as corporate earnings rise above $1 million per year the normal tax would incline upward to a maximum of 24 percent for corporations earning over $1 billion annually. Title III: Special Provisions to Encourage Establishment of New Small Business Enterprises - Permits eligible new small business corporations an income tax deduction equal to the corporations net operating income, so long as that amount does not exceed $83,333. Allows an income tax deduction to a partnership for its organizational expenses ratably over a period of 60 months. Provides for a bad debt tax deduction for guarantors of obligations of, and lenders to, small business corporations. Title IV: Provisions to Assist Small Business Growth - Increases the additional first-year depreciation limitation for small business property from $10,000 to $20,000. Reinstates the 7 percent investment credit for specified small business property. Provides that corporate manufacturing would be allowed $50,000 worth of qualified investment. Extends the period for use of the loss carryover provisions for small businesses by allowing existing corporations to carry these losses over a ten year period. Raises the earning credit in accordance with the costs of doing business to $150,000. Allows research and development expenses of small businesses to be amortized beginning at the time they are made. Permits a limited number of surtax exemptions (up to 5) in the event members of a family are placed in proprietary positions where they have ownership of at least 50 percent of the stock (or other interest) and full time management of a separately incorporated unit of a family business. Title V: Provisions Relating to Partnerships - Allows the closing of the partnership year for a decedent at any of the following times: (1) normal close of the partnership year if there has been no prior sale, exchange, or liquidation of the partnership interest; (2) the date of any of the above described transactions; or (3) the day after the partner's death. Permits a partner to deduct currently his share of partnership losses in excess of the adjusted basis of his partnership interests, in the event that the partner is unconditionally obligated for his share of such partnership losses. Title VI: Provisions Relating to Subchapter S Corporations - Increases the Subchapter S "tax-option" to small business corporations in the following 3 ways: (1) initial shareholders could number 15, rather than the present 10; (2) shareholders in excess of this ceiling who take their stock by reason of heirship would not disqualify election; and (3) after 5 years, the number of permissible shareholders would increase to 25. Provides that the classes of shareholders shall be expanded to include: (1) trusts where stock passes pursuant to a will, and where the trust is used merely to convey the stock to a long term eligible holder within 60 days; (2) trusts where the entire income is taxable to the grantor; and (3) certain small business investment companies. Provides for nondisqualification of a Subchapter S corporation by reason of exceeding the limit of 20 percent passive income in a single year. Provides that the election privilege shall be lost pursuant to this proposal if the limit is exceeded in any 2 of 4 consecutive years. Provides that if the corporation is able to establish that the termination was, in fact, inadvertent and can gain full compliance within 90 days of notification, its Subchapter S status would be preserved for future years. Title VII: Business Development Corporations - Permits State and local development companies to extend long-term financing to non-bankable new enterprises and such companies would be permitted a bad-debt reserve deduction up to 10 percent of outstanding loans. Provides that certain types of business development corporations would be nontaxable upon the condition that the proceeds from such unusual transactions are re-invested within the area of service and no part of these proceeds inures to the benefit of any individual or private institution. Title VIII: Preservation of Small Business Independence - Allows recovery of losses in 1 or 2 quarters to the extent the newly estimated tax for the year is less than the amount already paid in. Disallows interest deductions beyond $500,000 on any loan for small business acquisition purposes. Permits valuation comparisons with any similar closely held corporation whether or not it is listed on an exchange. Changes the standard of "undue hardship" (required to qualify for 10-year estate tax installments) to "hardship". Directs the Treasury Department to conduct a comprehensive examination of the pressures of income taxes, capital gains tax, reorganization rules, and estate and gift taxes which are causing so many small businesses to sell or merge out of existence rather than continue in independent form.
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973
National Advisory Commission on Health Science and Society Resolution - Establishes a National Advisory Commission on Health Science and Society comprised of 15 members to undertake a comprehensive investigation and study of the ethical, social, and legal implications of advances in biomedical research and technology, which shall include, without being limited to: (1) analysis and evaluation of scientific and technological advances in the biomedical sciences, past, current, and projected; (2) analysis and evaluation of the implications of such advances, both for individuals and for society; (3) analysis and evaluation of laws, codes, and principles governing the use of technology in medical practice; (4) analysis and evaluation through the use of seminars and public hearings and other appropriate means, of public understanding of and attitudes toward such implications; and (5) analysis and evaluation of implications for public policy of such findings as are made by the Commission with respect to biomedical advances and public attitudes toward such advances. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to the Congress one or more interim reports and, not later than two years after the first meeting of the Commission, one final report, containing detailed statements of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its recommendations, including such recommendations for action by public and private bodies and individuals as it deems advisable. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, but not to exceed $1,000,000 for each of the two years during which the Commission shall serve for the purpose of carrying out this joint resolution. Provides that on the ninetieth day after the date of submission of its final report to the President and the Congress the Commission shall cease to exist.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973
Veterans' Administrative Accountability Act - Modifies those powers exercised by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs with respect to readjustment of the schedule of ratings for the disabilities of veterans. Requires that notice of closing must be given to Congress in writing before the closing of a hospital or domiciliary facility over which the Administrator has direct and exclusive jurisdiction. Prohibits the sale or transfer of Government property under the jurisdiction of the Veterans' Administration unless notice of such transfer or sale is first given to Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973
Provides that a charitable organization shall be denied exemption from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code where amounts paid or incurred by such organization during each taxable year to influence legislation, including an attempt to affect the opinion of the general public, normally exceeds five percent of the yearly expenditures; or where such amounts exceed twenty percent of the yearly expenditures in any attempt to influence legislation, on a matter which directly affects any purpose for which the organization is organized through communication with its own members or with any member or employee of a legislative body, or with any other government official or employee who may participate in the formulation of the legislation. Defines charitable organization for purposes of this Act, and designates certain activities which are not included within the term "influence legislation". Provides that no income tax deduction shall be allowed for a contribution to a charitable organization if the contribution is made for the purpose of influencing legislation. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 501, 1970)
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973
Peace Act - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes the Department of Peace within the Executive Department of the Government to promote the advancement of peace in this Nation and throughout the world. Provides for the appointment of a Secretary of Peace, Under Secretary, four Assistant Secretaries, and a General Counsel by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for the transfer of functions of certain other agencies to the Department of Peace. Gives the Secretary power to administer and carry out the provisions and objectives of this Act. Requires the Secretary to make an annual written report to the President for submission to the Congress on the activities of the Department for each year. Continues in effect all orders, determinations, rules, and proceedings, regulations, permits, contracts, etc., which are in effect at the time of this Act and transferred to the Department of Peace from another agency. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress within two years after enactment of this Act a proposed codification of all laws which contain functions transferred to the Secretary. Title II: International Peace Academy - Establishes an "Internationalal Peace Academy" within the Department of Peace to furnish training and instruction to prepare U.S. citizens for service in positions in the field of international understanding and peace. Provides for the appointment of officers, staff, and instructors by the Secretary as the Academy may require. Creates a Board of Trustees consisting of 15 members to administer the operation of the Academy. Requires the Board to make an annual written report to the President of its action and recommendations pertaining to the Academy within 60 days after its annual visit to the Academy. Grants admission to the Academy to 150 students on the basis of merit who are U.S. citizens and have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university. Grants fellowships and travel and transportation allowances to students of the Academy. Requires each student selected for admission to sign an agreement to complete the course of instruction and to accept an appointment and service as an officer or employee of the United States or employment with an international peace organization. Authorizes appropriation to carry out this title. Gives the Academy power to acquire and hold real and personal property. Title III: Joint Committee on Peace and International Cooperation -Establishes a joint Committee on Peace composed of 14 members of Congress (7 from each House) to: (1) make a continuing study of matters relating to the Department of Peace, (2) study means of coordinating programs, and (3) file an annual report with Congress containing its findings and recommendations with respect to the Department of Peace. Gives the Joint Committee power to hold hearings. Authorizes an appropriation of $200,000 each fiscal year to carry out this title.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Kidney Transplant Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to make grants to the States, and with the approval of the State health authority, to political subdivisions or instrumentalities of the States for the purpose of assisting in the care and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal disease. Provides that any State which applies for a grant under this Act shall submit a plan for the approval of the Secretary which shall, in addition to other provisions, provide for the payment of 100 percent of the costs of transportion, hemodialysis or other techniques and related services for the care of the chronically ill renal patient. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public or private nonprofit entities: (1) for the establishment, construction, and operation of renal failure centers; (2) for the construction or improvement of transplantation facilities; and (3) for training in the cure and treatment of chronic renal disease. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants under the Consolidated Form and Rural Development Act in the amounts specified in appropriations Act, not to exceed $100,000,000 in any fiscal year, to associations to finance specific projects for works for the development, storage, treatment, purification, or distribution of water or the collection, treatment, or disposal of waste in rural areas. Requires the Secretary to make grants in the amounts specified in appropriations Acts, not to exceed $15,000,000 in any fiscal year, to public bodies or such other agencies as the Secretary may determine have authority to prepare official comprehensive plans for the development of water or sewer systems in rural areas which do not have funds available for immediate undertaking of the preparation of such plan. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 1926 (a)(2), 1926 (a)(6))
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Provides, under the Federal Trade Commission Act, that exclusive territorial arrangements in any trademarked licensing contract an agreement for the manufacture, distribution and sale of a trademarked food product shall not be deemed unlawful, provided: (1) that such product is in free and open competition with products of the same general class manufactured, distributed, and sold by others; (2) the licensee is in free and open competition with vendors of other products of the same general class; and (3) the licensor retains control over the nature and quality of such product in accordance with the provisions of the Trademark Act. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 41)
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Military Justice Act - Vests in an independent Court-Martial Command the powers to convene courts-martial; to detail military judges and defense and prosecuting attorneys; and to choose the members of the court (the jury). Provides that this independent Courts-Martial Command would take over the functions now performed by the commander. Places the Courts-Martial Command under the administrative supervision of the Judge Advocate General and divides it into regional commands. Creates four divisions: Prosecution, Defense, Judicial, and Administration. Provides that the Prosecution Division would receive complaints from any interested person, investigate them, and prefer charges only if it is felt that there was sufficient evidence to convict the by;accused of the charges brought against him. Provides that the accused be brought before a military judge who would have to determine whether there was probable cause to hold the accused for trial. Provides that after the preliminary hearing and determination by the judge that the charges should not be dropped, the Prosecution Division would refer the case to a special or general court-martial, as appropriate. Gives the Prosecution Division responsibility for detailing trial counsel (the prosecutor) to courts-martial trials. Provides the Judicial and Defense divisions would be made responsible for detailing military judges and defense attorneys to courts-martial trials. Provides that members of the Judicial and Defense Divisions would be responsible only to the chiefs of their respective divisions, and to the Judge Advocate General. Provides that the performance of members of the division be rated by members of that division alone. Makes the Administration Division responsible for picking at random the members of the court for general administrative duties and for detailing or employing court reporters and interpreters. Provides that any person, including the commander, would be entitled to refer charges to the Prosecution Division for possible trial. Retains the commander's nonjudicial punishment powers. Abolishes the summary courts-martial. Grants to military judges at the trial level the power to issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their jurisdiction, as now provided in the All Writs Act. Gives military judges the power to punish for contempt. Limits such punishment to confinement for not more than 30 days or a fine not to exceed $100 or both. Grants power over sentencing to the professional judges. Transfers the sentencing power, including the power to issue suspended sentences (but not including sentences of death) to the military judge. Allows the judge to impose a death sentence if the crime was one for which the code specifically allows that penalty, and if the court-martial's jurors unanimously recommend that penalty. Provides that the final decision would be up to the judge and the recommendation would not be binding upon him. Revises the Uniform Code of Military Justice to provide for the appointment of a member of the Defense Division of the independent trial command upon request immediately following arrest at a formal hearing. Transfers the subpena power from the trial counsel to the military trial judges. Abolishes the requirement that expected testimony be revealed in advance. Requires both prosecution and defense counsel to show that the subpena was necessary to an adequate presentation of their case. Outlines in detail the information each party can obtain from the other in discovery. Prohibits trial by court-martial after trial in a State court for the same act, and vice versa. Vests the power to issue search and arrest warrants in the military judges, and takes it away from the commanding officer. Provides for an initial investigation by the Prosecution Division of any charges. Directs that if that division determined that there was enough evidence, it would bring the accused before a military judge who would then determine whether there was probable cause to hold the accused for trial and set bail or its military equivalent. Grants the judge the power to summarily dismiss legally or factually insufficient charges. Provides that the accused would have to be brought before the judge within 24 hours after arrest. Enpowers military defense attorneys, at Government expense, to seek collateral relief for their clients in civilian courts when appropriate. Makes the availability of this form of relief independent of the ability of the accused serviceman to employ civilian counsel. Establishes a system of random selection for members of general and special courts-martial. Requires all members of the court to have served on active duty for a year or more. Increases the number of peremptory challenges to three per side and per accused in a joint trial in a special court-martial empowered to adjudge a bad conduct discharge, and six per side in a general court-martial and 10 per side in a capital case. Provides that the number of peremptory challenges in a special court-martial not empowered to adjudge a bad conduct discharge will remain at one per side. Transfers the powers to decide whether an accused serviceman should be subject to pretrial confinement pending appeal from commanding officers to the independent military judges. Establishes a presumption in favor of release which could be overriden by the judges. Provides that the judge's rulings would be appealable as interlocutory matters to the U.S. Court of Military Review. Directs that if the military judge decided to confine the accused prior to trial or pending appeal, the accused would be entitled to full credit toward any sentence eventually imposed. Provides that all those confined (including those awaiting trial or appeal) are to be permitted to participate in work, exercise, and rehabilitation programs wherever adequate facilities are available. Provides that a committee composed of judges of the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, the Judge Advocates General of the Armed Forces, and the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation (representing the Coast Guard) together with three civilians appointed by the President, would be directed to study and suggest revisions in the current table of maximum punishments. Directs that this study would be conducted with a view toward identifying and correcting apparent inequities and establishing, if possible, subcategories based upon differences in elements of culpability. Includes within the study an examination of the advisability of retaining the President's power to alter or suspend the table of maximum punishments as to particular geographical areas or to suspend the table for particular crimes. Directs the committee to report to Congress within 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act. Revises the appellate procedure by: (1) eliminating review by the convening authority; (2) allowing the Judge Advocate General of each service to review the findings and the sentence of a court-martial not reviewed by the Court of Military Review; (3) empowering the Supreme Court of the United States to issue writs of certiorari to the Court of Military Appeals; and (4) increasing the number of judges who sit on this court to nine and empowering the court to sit in panels of three judges each. Directs a special committee to study the above problems and to recommend solutions to these problems.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Home Preservation Act - Title I: Refinancing for Home Preservation - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure any mortgage in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and to make commitments for such insurance prior to the date of the execution of any mortgage or any disbursement thereon. Directs the Secretary to establish procedures to expedite, to the maximum extent feasible, the processing and approval of applications for such insurance. States that the purpose of this Act is to encourage the preservation and upgrading of existing low- and moderate-income housing through such a program of mortgage insurance. Provides that such mortgage insurance shall apply to predominately residential property which provide either low- or moderate-income housing and satisfies specified conditions regarding the property's potential and present condition. Provides for a limitation on the amount of indebtedness insured. Provides for complete amortization by periodic payments within terms satisfactory to the Secretary, as the mortgagor and mortgagee agree upon, but not to exceed 25 years. Provides that the interest rate on such mortgage shall not exceed the secretary's regulation. Provides percentage limitations upon the Secretary's insurance obligation with respect to the principal of a mortgage. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations to assure that the purpose of the act is accomplished. Title II: Home Repair Loans for the Elderly and Handicapped - Provides that in order to assist elderly or handicapped families repair and improve their homes, the Secretary is authorized to provide assistance in the form of loans to qualified borrowers and in the form of advances when necessary to specified recipients. States that loan assistance shall limit the principal to the lesser of $5,000 or the cost of the necessary repairs and improvements, bear an interest rate of 3 percent, and be amortized within fifteen years. Provides that advances shall create a lien upon the property, will not exceed $5000 and bear no interest. Title III: Emergency Home Preservation Loans - Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a loan agreement, upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, with a mortgagor who is temporarily unable to make monthly mortgage payments as a result of the death, disability, illness, or unemployment of the principal mortgagor for reasons beyond his control, which agreement provides for the making of disbursements on that loan in the form of periodic payments to a mortgagee on behalf of that mortgagor. Provides for loan limitations and regulations to be made by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary, upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, to make home repair loans to homeowners who are unable to finance on reasonable terms, by any means other than this Act, the full cost of repairs necessary to maintain their homes. Defines who is a qualified borrower. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Creates a Home Preservation Fund which shall be used by the Secretary in administering this Act. Authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated for this fund.
United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973
Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) continue in operation the Office of Economic Opportunity administering and supervising the important programs and activities entrusted to that Office under the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 utilizing fully funds appropriated by the Congress for such purposes; and (2) submit a revised budget request for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, requesting appropriations for the Office of Economic Opportunity and its administration of programs and activities entrusted to it under and in accordance with the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973
Federal Narcotics and Drug Abuse Law Enforcement Reorganization Act - Transfers to the Attorney General all functions of the Secretary of the Treasury leading to arrests in drug trafficking in narcotics and all functions of the customs service and the Commissioner of Customs determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to be related to narcotics law enforcement. Transfers to the Attorney General all functions of the Secretary of State which are administered with respect to the Cabinet Committee on International Narcotics Control. Provides that the Attorney General shall make necessary provisions with respect to terminating the affairs of the Cabinet Committee on International Narcotics Control. Establishes, within the Department of Justice, as a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Division of Narcotics and Dangerious Drugs which shall administer those functions transferred to the Attorney General under this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to delegate authority over the functions to be performed by the Division to the Director of the FBI. Provides that the Division shall be headed by an Associate Director for Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs of the FBI who shall be appointed by the Attorney General. Establishes the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the Office of Drug Abuse Law Enforcement and the Office of National Narcotics Intelligence and authorizes the Attorney General to delegate to the Director of the FBI authority over functions performed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service with respect to narcotics law enforcement. Delegates to the FBI those functions performed by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration with respect to awarding grants for narcotics law enforcement. Provides for policy directives by the President directing the Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and Director of CIA with respect to those functions in narcotics law enforcement. Establishes a Policy Committee on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and outlines those procedures to be used and functions to be performed by that Committee. Authorizes the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the FBI, to undertakes those matters and details involved in the transfer of functions from the various agencies.
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973
Youth Programs Act - Authorizes to be appropriated $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and for each of the two succeeding, fiscal years, in order to carry out the provisions of this Act. Establishes in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an Office of Youth Programs to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to pay the Federal share of the cost of youth service projects conducted by nonprofit private organizations, particularly organizations engaged in furnishing emergency telephone counseling, general counseling, medical service, and services for runaways. Provides that the Federal share for each fiscal year shall not exceed 75 percent of the cost of each application. Authorizes the Secretary to establish and operate a National Clearinghouse on Youth Services which shall: (1) collect, analyze, and disseminate research materials relating to the services assisted under the provisions of this Act; (2) conduct a thorough evaluation of the programs assisted pursuant to this Act; and (3) develop recommendations for a longterm approach, by the Federal Government, to the problems of young Americans. Establishes a Youth Advisory Board to: (1) assist in the establishment of priorities for the award of grants under this Act; (2) to recommend general policies for, and review the conduct of, the Office; and (3) advise the Director of the Office on development of programs to be carried out by the Office.
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1973
Authorizes each executive agency, under the Federal Property and Administration Services Act of 1949, to furnish excess property to any grantee under a program established by law and for which funds are appropriated by the Congress if the head of that executive agency determines that the use of excess property by that grantee will: (1) expand the ability of that grantee to carry out the purposes for which the grant was made; (2) result in a reduction in the cost to the government of the grant; or (3) result in a an enhancement in the product or benefit from the grant.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 1973
Entitles those individuals who have attained the age of 60 but not age 65 and who are entitled to widow's or widower's insurance benefits or who are wives and husbands of persons entitled to such benefits, to obtain, under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Medicare), coverage for hospital insurance benefits. Prescribes those procedures for enrollment under the plan established by this Act and specifies that the coverage to which an individual so enrolled is entitled. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to review and revise premium rates. Designates all premiums paid to be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. Provides that all individuals eligible for the hospital insurance plan of this Act shall also be eligible for supplementary medical insurance benefits.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1973
Education of the Handicapped Amendments - Provides for additional positions in the Bureau for the Education and Training of the Handicapped. Authorizes appropriations under the Education of the Handicapped Act for fiscal years 1974, 1975 and 1976 for: (1) grants to the States, (2) specified centers and services, (3) personnel training, (4) research, (5) instructional media, and (6) specific learning disabilities.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1973
Highway Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations for specified highway safety programs and highway safety research and development programs for fiscal years 1974-1975. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1974 and 1975 for the elimination of the hazards of railway-highway crossings. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1974 and 1975 for bridge construction and replacement. Requires State highway safety programs to include penalties for driving while intoxicated. Provides that funds appropriated to the States shall also be used for the development and implementation of manpower training programs and of demonstration programs that the Secretary of Transportation determines will contribute directly to the reduction of accidents and deaths and injuries resulting therefrom. Directs the Secretary to award, in addition to other grants pursuant to this Act, $10,000,000 in grants in each fiscal year to States which he determines, in accordance with criteria which he shall establish and publish, to have attained above average results in carrying out and achieving compliance with highway safety standards. Authorizes the Secretary, in consultation with such other Government and private agencies as may be necessary, to carry out safety research on the relationship between the consumption and use of drugs and their effect upon highway safety and drivers of motor vehicles. States that as soon as practicable the Secretary shall promulgate a highway safety program standard with respect to drug use in relation to highway safety. Permits the Secretary to use the appropriated funds for highway safety research and development for making grants to, or contracting with, State or local agencies, institutions, and individuals for: (1) training or education of highway safety personnel; (2) research fellowships in highway safety; (3) development of improved accident investigation procedures; (4) emergency service plans; (5) demonstration projects; and (6) related activites which are deemed by the Secretary to be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Includes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator on the National Highway Safety Advisory Committee.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Provides that no changes or readjustments in the schedule for rating disabilities for veterans made by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall be effective unless: (1) such proposed change or readjustment is first submitted to Congress; and (2) neither House of Congress, prior to the expiration of ninety calendar days of continuous session of Congress following the date of submission of the proposed change or readjustment, has adopted a resolution stating in substance that that House does not favor the proposed change or readjustment. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 355)
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Gifted and Talented Children's Educational Assistance Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to assist State and local educational agencies to develop special educational programs for gifted and talented children and youth. Provides that the Commissioner of Education shall designate an administrative unit within the Office of Education to administer the programs and projects authorized by this Act and to coordinate all Federal programs for gifted and talented children and youth. Authorizes the Commissioner to establish independently or locate in an existing clearinghouse the National Clearinghouse on Gifted and Talented Children and Youth. States that the clearinghouse shall obtain and disseminate to the public information pertaining to the education of such youth. Authorizes to be appropriated for the establishment and operation of the clearinghouse $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1974 and $1,000,000 for each of the two succeeding fiscal years. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to assist the States in the initiation, expansion, and improvement of programs and projects for the education of such youth at the preschool, elementary and secondary school levels. Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of making such grants $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1974 and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and for the succeeding fiscal year. Provides that 3 percent of the amounts appropriated for such grants shall be allotted among Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific according to their respective needs. States that 85 percent of the amounts appropriated shall be allocated to the States according to a formula set forth in this Act, except that no State shall be allotted less than $50,000. Provides that 15 percent of such funds shall be used for special project grants. Provides that any State which desires to receive such grants shall submit a State plan through its State educational agency to the Commissioner. Sets forth requirements that each such plan shall contain. Provides for judicial review of the Commissioner's final action with respect to the approval of State plans under this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to State educational agencies to assist them in establishing or maintaining a program for training personnel engaged in or preparing to engage in educating gifted and talented children and youth. Authorizes to be appropriated $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $20.000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1976. Provides that at least 50 percent of such funds but not more than 75 percent shall be expended for the training of leadership personnel. Authorizes the Commissioner to conduct or make grants to or enter into contracts with States or other organizations set forth in this Act for research and related purposes, relating to the education of gifted and talented youth. Authorizes to be appropriated $14,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $16,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $18,000,000 for fiscal year 1976.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Provides for the recomputation of benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) in the case of individuals who are already retired and who used age 65 as the computation point for benefits.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Permits the payment of benefits to a married couple on their combined earnings record, under title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, where that method of computation produces a higher combined benefit.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Prohibits discrimination by any federally insured bank, savings and loan association, or credit union against any individual on the basis of sex or marital status in credit transactions and in connection with application for credit. Provides civil penalties for persons violating this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1973
Makes it the policy of the Federal Government, in the administration of all Federal programs, that religious beliefs which proscribe the performance of abortions or sterilization procedures (or limit the circumstances under which abortions or sterilizations may be performed) shall be respected. Provides that any provision of law, regulation, contract, or other agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, on and after the enactment of this joint resolution, shall not be imposed, applied, or enforced, in or in connection with the administration of any program established or financed totally or in part by the Federal Government which provides or assists in paying for health care services for individuals or assists hospitals or other health care institutions which would result in causing or attempting to cause, or in obligating, any physician, other health care personnel, or any hospital or other health care institution, to perform, assist in the performance, or make facilities or personnel available for or to assist in the performance, of any abortion or sterilization procedure on any individual, if the performance of such abortion or sterilization procedure on such individual would be contrary to the religious beliefs of such physician or other health care personnel, or of the person or group sponsoring or administering such hospital or other institution.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act - Title I: Findings and Declaration of Purpose - Sets forth the purposes of this Act. Title II: Amendments to Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act - Provides that under the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act: (1) juveniles otherwise eligible to be treated as juveniles in Federal courts shall be tried in State courts unless: (a) the State court does not have jurisdiction; or (b) the State courts do not have adequate rehabilitation and treatment services; (2) adult criminal prosecutions of juveniles age 16 and older alleged to have committed a felonious act may be commenced only if a Federal judge finds, after a hearing, that there are no reasonable prospects for rehabilitating the juvenile before he reached the age of majority; (3) juveniles shall be accorded the constitutional protections against self incrimination, unreasonable searches and seizures, and cruel and unusual punishment; (4) no juvenile may be detained or confined in any institution in which adults are incarcerated; (5) juveniles must be advised of their rights and taken before a committing magistrate immediately upon arrest; (6) no juvenile may be detained prior to adjudication of delinquency unless the magistrate determines, after hearing, that such detention is required to secure the juvenile's timely appearance in court or to protect the safety of others; and (7) juveniles must be advised of their rights to counsel, and if they do not obtain counsel, the court must appoint counsel for them. Title III: National Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Establishes a new National Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the Executive Office or the President, administered by a Director and three Assistant Directors. Authorizes the Director to employ personnel, hire consultants, and request the detailing of personnel from other Federal agencies. Authorizes the Director to accept voluntary services in carrying out the provisions of the Act. States that the Director shall provide overall planning and policy and establish objectives and priorities for all Federal juvenile delinquency programs and activities relating to prevention, diversion, training, treatment, rehabilitation, evaluation, research, and programs to improve the juvenile justice system in the United States. Provides that the Director shall develop and submit to the President and the Congress prior to March 1 in each year an analysis and evaluation of juvenile delinquency programs conducted and assisted by Federal departments and agencies and a comprehensive plan for Federal programs in such field. Sets forth additional functions and responsibilities of the Director. Authorizes to be appropriated to the President $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1973, $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to carry out the purposes of this title. Title IV: Federal Assistance for State and Local Programs - Authorizes appropriations of $50,000,000, for fiscal year 1973; $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; 150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to assist the States in planning, establishing, operating, coordinating, and evaluating projects for the development of more effective education, training, prevention, diversion, treatment, and rehabilitation programs to deal with juvenile delinquency and programs to improve the juvenile system. Provides that funds under this part are to be allocated equitably among the States on the basis of the relative population of people under age 18, financial need, and need for more effective juvenile delinquency programs as defined in this Act. Provides that no allotment to any State, except the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Island, shall be less than $200,000. Authorizes the Director to reallocate unused or surplus funds to other States as he deems advisable. Authorizes the Director to make grants to State agencies to develop and implement comprehensive State plans for juvenile delinquency programs and services. Sets forth requirements which such plans must meet. Authorizes the Director to make grants and to enter into contracts with public or private agencies, institutions, and individuals to develop and implement new approaches: to foster new or expanded juvenile delinquency programs and activities; and to develop diversion programs and programs to improve the juvenile justice system. Authorizes to be appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1973; $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to carry out these special prevention and treatment programs. Title V: National Institute for Juvenile Justice - Establishes a National Institute for Juvenile Justice within the National Institute for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the supervision of an Administrator appointed by the Director. Authorizes the Institute to encourage and assist public and private agencies, courts, institutions, and individuals involved in developing and implementing delinquency programs. Provides that the Institute will serve as an information clearinghouse. States that research will be conducted both by Institute personnel and through grants and contracts, by public or nonprofit private agencies, institutions, and individuals. Requires the Administrator to report annually on research activities, including an review of research results and an assessment of their applicability to operating programs. Authorizes the Institute to devise and conduct training programs throughtout the country for persons working in the juvenile justices system, such as policemen, judges, probation officers, corrections personnel, and paraprofessional workers. Provides that the Institute will develop technical training teams to aid in the development of on-going State and local training programs for professional and paraprofessional personnel who work directly with young people to prevent and treat juvenile delinquency. Establishes an Advisory Council to advise and consult with the Director of the National Office and the Administrator of the Institute on the policy and operations of the Institute. Provides the the Council shall consist of 20 members, including Federal officials and representatives of groups specifically working in the area of juvenile delinquency and provides that members of the Council shall be appointed by the President for terms of four years. Authorizes appropriation of $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1973; $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for the work of the Institute.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1973
Permits the recomputation of retired pay for any member or former member of the Armed Services who was on active duty or in an active status before April 1, 1958, for a period of not less than 10 years, and who became or will become entitled to retired pay based upon age, length of service, or physical disability under the provisions of the Career Compensation Act of 1949. Provides that the Act shall not retroactively entitle any member or former member to additional retired or retainer pay. Provides that the Act shall not reduce the retired or retainer pay to which a member or former member was entitled before this enactment. States that eligibility for recomputation under this Act begins on the first day of the first month after the member or former member reaches 60 years of age.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Bicentennial Advanced Technology Transportation System Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make a comprehensive study of a high-speed ground transportation system between Washington, District of Columbia, and Annapolis, Maryland, and a high-speed marine vessel transportation system between the Baltimore-Annapolis area in Maryland and the Yorktown-Williamsburg-Norfolk area in Virginia. Authorizes the construction of such system if such study demonstrates their feasibility. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Public Service Employment Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to provide unemployed and underemployed persons with employment in jobs providing needed public services and appropriate training and related services. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out this Act $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1972, $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1973, and $10,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and for each fiscal year thereafter. Provides that the Secretary of Labor shall enter into arrangements with applicants for the purpose of providing financial assistance to public and private nonprofit agencies and institutions for the creation of jobs providing employment for unemployed or underemployed persons in carrying out needed public services. Provides that such eligible applicants shall be: (1) States, counties, cities, and other units or combinations of units of general local government which have established public service employment councils; and (2) other public and private agencies and institutions when government units of service are inadequate or nonexistent. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with eligible applicants, using twenty-five percent of the funds authorized under this Act, for the purpose of providing employment, for unemployed and underemployed persons residing in areas of substantial unemployment, in jobs providing needed public services, which shall be carried out to the maximum practicable extent, within such areas. Provides for the establishment of a public service employment council, which shall: (1) be representative of community organizations, job and service providers, and organizations representing persons intended to be served by this Act; (2) set forth plans for conducting surveys and analysis of unemployment and underemployment and needs for public services in the areas served by the council; and (3) set forth arrangements assuring that community action agencies, model cities programs, and other appropriate community organizations, will be involved in the development of applications for financial assistance under this Act. Provides that an application for financial assistance under this Act shall set forth: (1) a description of the geographical area to be served by such program; (2) a description of unmet public service needs; (3) a description of jobs to be filled; (4) wages and salaries to be paid; (5) the education, training, and supportive services which complement and enhance the work performed; (6) a description of career opportunities and job advancement potentialities for participants; (7) assurances that all persons employed under any such program will be selected from among unemployed and underemployed persons; and (8) assurances that special consideration will be given to employing persons who have become unemployed as a result of technological changes or as a result of shifts in the pattern of Federal expenditures. Provides that the Secretary shall not provide financial assistance for any program or activity under this Act unless he determines that: (1) the program will result in an increase in employment opportunities over those which would otherwise be available, will not result in the displacement of currently employed workers, will not impair existing contracts for services or result in the substitution of Federal for other funds in connection with work that would otherwise be performed, and will not substitute public service jobs for other federally assisted jobs; (2) persons employed in public service jobs assisted under this Act shall be paid wages which shall not be lower than whichever is the highest of the minimum wage which would be applicable to the employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the State or local minimum wage for the most nearly comparable covered employment, or the prevailing rates of pay for persons employed in similar public occupations by the same employer; (3) funds under this Act will not be used to pay persons employed in public service jobs under this Act at a rate in excess of $12,000 per year; (4) all persons employed in public service jobs assisted under this Act will be assured of workmen's compensation, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and other benefits at the same levels and to the same extent as other employees of the employer and to the same working conditions and promotional opportunities as such other employees enjoy; (5) provisions of law relating to health and safety conditions shall apply to such program or activity; (6) the program will, to the maximum extent feasible, contribute to the occupational development or upward mobility of individual participants; (7) not to exceed ten percent of the funds available for any program under this Act will be used for the acquisition or the rental or leasing of supplies, equipment, materials, or real property; and (8) every participant shall be advised, prior to entering upon employment, of his rights and benefits in connection with such employment. Provides that the Secretary shall transmit at least annually a detailed report setting forth the activities conducted under this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall carry out a program of research and pilot projects into alternative ways and means to research full employment. Provides that the Secretary shall publish on a regular basis data on unemployment, underemployment, and job vacancies by State, labor market area, rural area, and city and poverty neighborhoods.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Authorizes assistance, under the Small Business Act, to small business concerns in financing structural, operational, or other changes to meet standards required pursuant to Federal or State laws. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 636(b))
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1973
Makes it the policy of the Congress that our fishing industry be afforded all support necessary to have it strengthened, and all steps be taken to provide adequate protection for our coastal fisheries against excessive foreign fishing. Declares that the Congress recognizes, encourages, and intends to support the key responsibilities of the several States for conservation and scientific management of fisheries resources within United States territorial waters; and that the Congress particularly commends Federal programs designed to improve coordinated protection, enhancement, and scientific management of all United States fisheries, both coastal and distant, including presently successful Federal aid programs under the Commercial Fisheries Research and Development Act of 1964, and the newly developing Federal-State fisheries management programs.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Makes it unlawful, under the Clayton Act, for any person engaged in commerce to sell, offer to sell, or contract to sell goods below cost for the purpose of destroying competition or eliminating a competion.
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1973
Requires the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service to conduct open public hearings into the conduct of the Postal Service. Provides that the committee shall undertake such other investigations into the Postal Service, including, but not limited to, on-the-spot investigations of postal facilities and installations without advance notice; interviews on and off the record with postal officials, administrators, and employees; investigation of official documents and statistics of postal services relating to volume, revenue, costs, levels of service, employment, and other matters as determined by the committee; and such other matters as the committee may deem necessary. Requires the committee to report its finding, including recommendations for legislation, not later than August 31, 1973.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1973
Speedy Trial Act - Title I: Speedy Trials - Provides in any case involving a criminal defendant for the commencement of trial within 60 days from the date the defendant is arrested, served charged with an offense the appropriate judicial officer shall set a day certain for trial. with a summons, indicted or has an information filed against him. States that for the first 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act the time limit shall be 180 days and for the next 12 months such time limit shall be 120 days. Provides that certain pretrial motions, hearings or interlocutory appeals shall not be included in the 60 day computation. Permits the exclusion of periods of delay resulting from the defendant's absence, incompetence or an agreement with the prosecution. Provides that if a defendant is not brought to trial within the 60 day period, the information or indictment shall be dismissed on defendant's motion. Provides sanctions on either the counsel for the defendant or the government if they knowingly engage in dilatory practices. Provides that the Act is to become effective one year after its enactment. Directs in the interim that every judicial district adopt a plan to insure a speedy trial. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Pretrial Services Agencies - Authorizes the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to establish in the 10 judicial districts a pretrial services agency authorized to maintain effective supervision and control over, and to provide supportive services to, defendants released under 18 U.S.C. chapter 207. Vests the powers of each pretrial services agency in a Board of Trustees appointed by the chief judge of that judicial district. Specifies the functions and powers of such pretrial services agencies and provides that the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall annually report to Congress on the accomplishments of the pretrial services agencies.
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1973
Rural Health Act - Establishes an Office of Rural Health Care within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Provides that such Office shall be directed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Health Care who shall be appointed by the Secretary of H.E.W. Specifies the functions of the Deputy Assistant Secretary. Assigns one or more representatives of the Office to each regional office of the Department for the purpose of providing technical assistance to rural communities and to entities and individuals interested in the improvement of health care in rural areas. Authorizes the Secretary to appoint a National Council on Rural Health to consist of ten members selected from among individuals who are recognized authorities in the fields of rural development, rural health care delivery, and health professions education. Requires the Council to conduct a study and submit a report to the Secretary and the Congress, within two years after its appointment, on: (1) the health of persons residing in rural areas of the United States; (2) the adequacy of health care delivery to such persons; and (3) the extent to which Federal programs are involved in, and effectively assist in, the improvement of the health of such persons and health care delivery for them. Authorizes to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $6,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Office of Rural Health Care. Authorizes to be appropriated $50,000 for fiscal year 1974; $100,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $150,000 for fiscal year 1976 for the purpose of operating and maintaining the National Council on Rural Health.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Provides that no State shall receive a lesser allocation of water pollution control funds in fiscal years 1973 or 1974 than it received in fiscal year 1972.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Extends the program for health services for domestic agricultural migrant workers, under the Public Health Service Act, by authorizing appropriations for such program of $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $105,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $120,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 and $135,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes appropriations for a total of $155,000,000 for fiscal years 1973-1977 for hospital care to domestic agricultural migratory workers and their families. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 242h)
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1973
Worker Alienation Research and Technical Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor and the Secterary of Health, Education, and Welfare to conduct research to determine the extent and the severity of job discontent and the problems related to the nature of work in American worksites. Provides that such research shall concentrate on methods now being used in both this Nation and abroad to meet the problems of work alienation, including more flexible hours of work, reduced working days, job rotation and additional educational opportunities. Directs that the results of such research shall be disseminated to the general public. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to provide technical assistance to workers, unions, companies, and State and local governments for developing experiments and pilot demonstration projects aimed at solving the problems of work alienation. Provides that the Secretaries shall file reports not later than December 31, 1974, and again not later than December 31, 1975, with the Congress including any recommendations for further legislation.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Eliminates the annuity reduction made, in order to provide a surviving spouse of a Federal employee with a civil service annuity, during periods when the annuitant is not married. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8339(j))
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Runaway Youth Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to establish local institutions to deal primarily with youth runaways outside the traditional law enforcement, juvenile justice system. Requires that grants be made on the basis of the number of runaways in the community and the present availability of services for runaways. States that priority be given to private organizations who have had experience dealing with runaways. Establishes the requirements which runaways houses must meet to be eligible to receive grants including: (1) location in an area frequented or reachable by runaways; (2) a maximum capacity of not more than 20; and (3) the development of adequate plans to insure proper contact with the child's parents and with the police, safe return of the runaway, and adequate after-care counseling. Provides that each proposed grantee must keep statistical surveys of their clients and report them annually to the Secretary. Requires that a plan meet the above requirements before it may be approved by the Secretary. Provides that nothing in this Act shall give the Federal Government and its agencies control over the staffing and personnel decisions of facilities receiving Federal funds, except that the staffs of such facilities must meet the standards under this Act. Includes Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands in the term "State". Authorizes $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976 to carry out the provisions of this title. Requires that the Federal share of the cost of constructing such houses be not more than fifty percent. Establishes the Federal share of the cost of renovating existing structures, providing counseling services and staff training, and general operating expenses at ninety percent. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to conduct research on all aspects of the runaway problems. Authorizes $500,000 to be spent for this purpose and requires the Secretary to report to Congress not later than June 30, 1974.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Extends to all unmarried individuals the tax treatment of income splitting now utilized by married individuals filing joint returns under the Internal Revenue Code. Directs the Secretary of Treasury to prescribe and publish tables reflecting the amendments made by this Act which shall apply in lieu of the tables set forth in the Internal Revenue Code with respect to wage paid on or after January 1, 1974,
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Provides that the Postal Service shall be obligated to provide postal services at rates which will encourage and support the widest possible dissemination of news, opinion, scientific, cultural, and educational matter. States that postal rates shall be established to apportion the costs of all postal operations to all users of mail on a fair and equitable basis that takes into consideration all aspects of postal policy. Provides that the rates of postage established for matter mailed at reduced rates may not include a per piece charge that is added to the basic rate of postage established for such mail matter. Provides that each rate of reduced postage for specified types of matter shall be at the rates that existed for such matter on June 1, 1972, for the first 250,000 copies of each issue mailed.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Provides that the annuity of a retiring Federal employee or Member of Congress shall in no event be less than twelve times the smallest primary insurance amount (including any cost-of-living increase added to that amount) used as a basis for determining the amount of benefits payable to individuals under title II (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act. States that the annuity of a survivor payable under this subchapter, or prior comparable provision of law, shall in no event be: (1) in the case of a surviving child, less than 36 times the smallest primary insurance amount (including any cost-of-living increase added to that amount) used as a basis for determining the amount of benefits payable to individuals under title II of the Social Security Act divided by the number of children; and (2) in the case of any other survivor, less than 12 times such primary insurance amount (including any such cost-of-living increase). Provides that an annuity payable from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund to a former employee or Member, which is based on a separation occurring prior to October 20, 1969, shall be increased by $300 ($165 in the case of the surviving spouse of an annuitant). (Adds 5 U.S.C. 8339(o), 8341(h))
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Radiation Health and Safety Act - Provides, under the Public Health Service Act, that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall develop and issue to the States criteria and minimum standards for the accreditation of education institutions conducting programs for the training of radiologic technologists and minimum criteria for education institutions conducting programs for the training of medical and dental practitioners. Provides that the Secretary shall develop and issue to the States criteria and minimum standards for licensure of radiologic technologists, and such other advice and assistance as he deems necessary. Provides that State and local governments shall be encouraged to minimize exposure of the public to ionizing from all sources. Provides for procedures for the adoption of such standards by the States. Provides that the Secretary may make grants to States in an amount up to two-thirds of the first year and one-third of the second year costs of planning, developing, or establishing programs to carry out the purposes of this Act. Makes it unlawful to conduct activities contrary to this Act. Provides that any violation of this Act by the owner or operator of an educational institution, or an individual applying radiation to human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1973
Increases the contribution by the Federal Government to the Costs of Federal employees' health benefits insurance from forty to fifty percent. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8906(a))
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