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Bill· SS. 1382 (95th)referred

A bill to establish rational criteria for the imposition of the sentence of death.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1977

Requires that a separate sentencing hearing be held when a defendant is found guilty of, or pleads guilty to, an offense for which one of the possible sentences is death. Sets forth procedures for such hearings. Directs imposition of the death sentence where the jury or, upon approval by the court and the Government of a defense motion, the court alone finds that aggravating circumstances exist and outweigh any mitigating factors. Includes among mitigating factors (1) significant impairment of capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the conduct constituting the offense or to conform to the requirements of law; (2) youthfulness; and (3) substantial duress. Includes among aggravating factors (1) commission of the offense during the commission or attempted commission of one of enumerated crimes; (2) previous conviction of a Federal offense or of one of certain State offenses for which a sentence of life imprisonment or of death is authorized; (3) previous conviction of two or more violent felonies; (4) commission of the offense in any usually cruel manner or for consideration, and (5) commission of the offense against one of specified Federal or foreign officials. Prohibits the carrying out of a death sentence on a pregnant woman. Authorizes the imposition of a death sentence upon a person for gathering or delivering defense information to aid a foreign government only when specified weapon or defense systems are involved. Sets forth procedures and standards for court of appeal review of death sentences. Excludes from the procedures set forth in this Act prosecutions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 153 (95th)referred

A resolution providing for radio and television coverage of Senate proceedings.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1977

Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to provide for radio and television coverage of proceedings in the Senate Chamber during the second session of the Ninety-fifth Congress. Directs the Committee to maintain videotapes and recordings of such coverage to be made available to public and commercial broadcasting stations. Directs the Committee to compile a daily written summary of Senate proceedings to be made available to the news media and to Senate Members, officers, and committees.

Bill· SS. 1264 (95th)referred

Federal Acquisition Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977

Federal Acquisition Act - Title I: Acquisition Methods and Regulatory Guidance -- Requires Federal agencies to procure goods and services utilizing methods prescribed in this Act as directed by rules promulgated by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (Office). Title II: Acquisition by Competitive Sealed Bids -- Sets criteria for use of the competitive sealed bid method of acquisition. Requires the invitation for bids to describe purchases, to the extent practicable, in functional terms in order to permit a variety of distinct products or services to qualify. Requires agency head approval in the event that specific product or service descriptions are to be included in such bids. Provides for instances where the use of functional or performance specifications make it impractical to plan for award primarily on the basis of price. Title III: Acquisition by Competitive Negotiation -- Permits the use of the competitive negotiation method of procurement when the competitive sealed bid method is inappropriate under this Act or rules promulgated by the Office. Requires solicitations for offers to be made to a sufficient number of qualified sources so as to obtain effective competition and, to the extent practicable, to describe the public need in functional terms so as to permit the application of a variety of technological approaches. Permits procurement through negotiation with a single source if there is only one prospective source, or when an emergency situation exists and intent to award such a contract is published in advance of such award. Requires contractors to submit price data for analysis prior to any negotiated award, change, or modification of any contract valued at over $500,000 in order to facilitate determination of the reasonableness of its offers. Requires contractors party to a single-source award or negotiated contract to submit cost information bearing on the reasonableness of the offered price. Gives agencies the power to inspect plants and records of a contractor up to three years after final payment has been made under a contract to ascertain the accuracy of price and cost data submitted under this Act. Title IV: Acquisition by Competitive Small Purchase Procedures Method -- Permits the use of the competitive small purchase procedures method of procurement when contracts valued at not more than $10,000 are involved and if such procedure would be advantageous to the Government. Title V: General Provisions -- Prohibits the use of cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contracting under this Act. Prohibits the employment of any agent on a contingent fee basis to solicit or secure a contract made with the Government. Disallows the making of any contract for a period of more than five years unless an exception has been made by the Office under this Act. Sets forth limitations for the making of advance payments. Requires adequate security for partial and progress payments made pursuant to a Government contract. Title VI: Delegation of Authority -- Permits agency heads to delegate specified authority conferred under this Act. Permits one agency to delegate acquisition functions to another agency to facilitate joint acquisitions. Title VII: Protests -- Authorizes the Comptroller General to decide protests of awards under this Act. Permits the Comptroller General to declare a protested award or proposed award illegal. Requires protest proceedings to be as informal as possible. Title VIII: Amendments and Repeals -- Makes technical and conforming amendments.

Bill· SS. 1126 (95th)referred

A bill to amend and strengthen the Equal Educational Opportunity Act of 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1977

Amends the Equal Educational Opportunity Act of 1974 to repeal the provision which specifies that the provisions of such Act are not intended to modify or diminish the authority of the courts of the United States to enforce the fifth and fourteenth amendments. Requires proof of discriminatory intent to establish a violation of the fifth or fourteenth amendment in order to seek a remedy under such Act.

Bill· SS. 1040 (95th)referred

Child Exploitation Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1977

Child Exploitation Prevention Act - Prohibits the sexual exploitation of children by making it unlawful for any individual to (1) cause or permit a child to be photographed or filmed engaged in a sexual act prohibited under this Act; (2) photograph or film a prohibited sexual act; (3) knowingly transport any film or photograph depicting a prohibited sexual act; or (4) receive for sale or sell any such film or photograph, if such individual knows or should know such film or photograph has or may be transported in such a manner as to affect interstate or foreign commerce. Imposes a fine of up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 20 years for a violation of the sexual exploitation of children provisions of this Act. Imposes a fine of up to $25,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 15 years for a violation of the transportation of photographs and films of children engaged in sexual acts provisions of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1011 (95th)referred

Child Abuse Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1977

Child Abuse Prevention Act - Prohibits the sexual exploitation of children by making it unlawful for any individual to (1) cause or permit a child to be photographed or filmed engaged in a sexual act prohibited under this Act; (2) photograph or film a prohibited sexual act; (3) knowingly transport any film or photograph depicting a prohibited sexual act; or (4) receive for sale or sell any such film or photograph, if such individual knows or should know such film or photograph has or may be transported in such a manner as to affect interstate or foreign commerce. Imposes a fine of up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 20 years for a violation of this Act.

Law· SS. 904 (95th)open

Federal Program Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1977

Federal Program Information Act - Creates a Federal Program Information Center to establish and maintain a computerized program information system which is capable of identifying all existing Federal domestic assistance programs. Specifies the required contents of the data base of such system, including the identity, description, and eligibility requirements of each such assistance program. Requires the Director of the Center to publish an annual catalog containing all information on Federal domestic assistance programs that is in the data base of the system. States that information in such data base and the catalog prepared pursuant to this Act shall be made available to the public at a reasonable price.

Bill· SS. 889 (95th)referred

A bill to amend the Act entitled "An Act to establish a code of law for the District of Columbia," approved March 3, 1901, relating to offenses against individuals 60 years of age or older.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1977

Amends the District of Columbia Code to provide for mandatory minimum sentences in certain crimes against individuals 60 years of age or older. Directs that there shall be no suspended sentence, no probation, no parole, and no deduction for good conduct available to an individual convicted of such a crime.

Bill· SS. 888 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to provide for mandatory minimum sentences with respect to certain offenses against victims 60 years of age or older.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1977

Imposes specified mandatory minimum sentences on anyone found guilty of assault with intent to commit murder or rape, assault with intent to commit any felony, assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm, assault by striking, beating, or wounding, murder, maiming, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, attempted murder or manslaughter, rape, robbery, burglary, and kidnapping, where the victim of such offense is 60 years of age or older.

Bill· SS. 868 (95th)referred

A bill to terminate the authorization for the Tocks Island Reservoir project as part of the Delaware River Basin project.

United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1977

Transfers from the Secretary of the Army to the Secretary of the Interior the authority, real property, project authorization, and unexpended appropriations for the Tocks Island Reservoir Project, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Terminates authorization of the Project as part of the Delaware River Basin project under the Flood Control Act of 1962. Stipulates the priorities of the Secretary of the Interior in administration of the project.

Law· SS. 826 (95th)open

Department of Energy Organization Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1977

Department of Energy Organization Act - Title I: Declaration of Purposes - Declares it the purpose of this Act to establish a permanent Department of Energy in the executive branch to assist in the development of a coordinated national energy policy. Title II: Establishment of Department - Establishes a Department of Energy in the executive branch. Establishes an Energy Information Administration and an Economic Regulatory Administration within such Department. Title III: Transfers of Functions - Transfers to the Secretary of Energy all functions now vested in the Federal Energy Administration, the Energy Research and Development Administration, and the Federal Power Commission. Transfers energy-related functions from the Department of the Interior to the new Secretary. Transfers specified functions of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of Commerce to the new Secretary. Title IV: Board of Hearings and Appeals - Establishes a three-member Board of Hearings and Appeals within the Department to make agency determinations as required by law. Prohibits persons having interests in energy companies from serving as Board members. Title V: Administrative Procedures and Judicial Review - Stipulates that the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act shall apply to rules and regulations issued by the Secretary or a delegate. Requires that opportunity for oral presentations of viewpoints be afforded where regulations are likely to have a substantial economic impact. Requires hearings on rules which substantially impact a single geographic area to be held in such geographic area. Stipulates that United States district courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction of cases arising under this Act without regard to amount in controversy, except where otherwise provided in authority transferred to the Secretary. Title VI: Administrative Provisions - Establishes a Leasing Liaison Committee to obtain information and make recommendations on Federal leasing activities conducted by the Secretary of the Interior which relate to energy resources. Requires officers and employees of the Department of Energy to disclose known financial interests in energy companies. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of such disclosure requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to delegate authority to other officers, to create regional officers, and to establish advisory committees. Requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to the President for submission to the Congress. Title VII: Transitional Savings and Conforming Provisions - Stipulates that transfers of personnel authorized by this Act shall not result in reduction in grade or unemployment for one year after enactment of this Act. Stipulates that orders, rules, and proceedings established or commenced under previous authority shall not be affected by the transfers under this Act. Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act, the Energy Reorganization Act, the Federal Power Act, the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, the Energy Conservation Standard for New Buildings Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, and other provisions of law to conform with the changes made by this Act. Title VIII: Effective Date and Interim Appointments - Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall take effect no later than 120 days after the Secretary first takes office. Establishes procedures for interim appointments of officers prior to the effective date of this Act.

Bill· SS. 834 (95th)referred

Tuition Tax Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1977

Tuition Tax Relief Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals to elect either a tax credit (up to $250) or a tax deduction (up to $1,000) for educational expenses incurred for themselves, their spouses and each dependent for whom they are entitled to a personal exemption.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 26 (95th)referred

A joint resolution to require the Federal Government to end deficit financing.

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1977

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the President to review Government revenues and expenditures at specified times and to determine a surtax rate when expenditures exceed revenues to insure that receipts will equal outlays. Authorizes a suspension of such measures in the case of a grave national emergency declared by Congress.

Bill· SS. 672 (95th)referred

Solar Energy Government Building Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1977

Solar Energy Government Building Act - Title I: Solar Hot Water and Space Heating Program for Federal Building - Directs the Administrator of General Services to establish a solar hot water and space heating devices in 15,000 federally owned buildings within six fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Administrator to annually survey Federal buildings to determine those most suitable for the installation of solar hot water and space heating devices, considering geographic distribution and life-cycle cost evaluations in making such determination. Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on the status of the Program, including recommendations for future funding levels necessary to fully implement the six-year target set forth in this Act. Establishes an Advisory Committee on the Solar Energy Government Building Program of specified Government executives to assist the Administrator in the establishment and conduct of the Program. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1983 for the purposes of this title. Title II: Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program - Establishes a Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program for the annual acquisition and use of photovoltaic solar electric systems, primarily for use by the Department of Defense. Directs the Administrator of General Services to administer the program with the assistance of the Secretary of Defense. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a photovoltaic system evaluation and purchase program to insure that such systems reflect the most advanced, low-cost technology. Authorizes the appropriations of $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1982 for design and engineering aspects of the program. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for photovoltaic system acquisition in fiscal year 1978.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 77 (95th)referred

A resolution relating to international terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977

Declares the support of the Senate for efforts to combat international terrorism, especially through renewed commitments to the 1963 Tokyo Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed Aboard Aircraft, the 1970 Hague Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, the 1971 Montreal Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation, the OAS Convention to Prevent and Punish the Acts of Terrorism Taking the Form of Crimes Against Persons and Related Extortion That Are of International Significance, and the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Internationally Protected Persons. Reaffirms the authority of the President to suspend civil air traffic to any foreign country that fails to abide by the Hague Convention, or with third nations which maintain air service with such countries.

Bill· SS. 615 (95th)referred

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the increment in old-age benefits payable to individuals who delay their retirement beyond age 65.

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977

Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to increase from one-twelfth of one percent to five-ninths of one percent the increment by which an individual's old-age benefits shall be increased because of delayed retirement beyond age 65.

Bill· SS. 600 (95th)referred

Regulatory Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977

Regulatory Reform Act - Requires the President to submit to Congress a plan recommending reforms with respect to the regulation of: (1) energy, the environment, housing, and occupational health and safety by specified Federal agencies by April 30, 1979; (2) transportation and communications by specified Federal agencies by April 30, 1981; (3) banking and finance, international trade, and Government procurement by specified Federal agencies by April 30, 1983; and (4) food, consumer health and safety, economic trade practices, and labor- management concerns by specified Federal agencies by April 30, 1985. States that each such plan shall include recommendations for reform of such specified agencies and shall report on the cumulative impact of all Government regulatory activity reviewed, up to that date, on specific industry groupings. States that if the President fails to submit such plans by the specified dates, the Senate and House Committees on Government Operations shall draft their own plans to be submitted to Congress for action. Requires the Comptroller General and the Congressional Budget Office, contemporaneously with the development of the President's plan, to submit a report assessing the purpose, effects, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of each agency included in the plans submitted by the President. States that if no comprehensive regulatory reform legislation is enacted by August 1 of the year following the year in which a comprehensive plan has been submitted by the President, then all agencies affected thereby shall have no authority to issue any new rules not essential for preserving the public health and safety; if such reform is not enacted by October 1 of such year, such agency shall have no authority to enforce any rule not essential for preserving the public health and safety; if no such reform is enacted by December 31 of such year, such agency shall be terminated on such date. States that all rules of such terminated agency essential for preserving the public health and safety shall remain effective and shall be enforced by the Department of Justice. Requires the President to submit subsequent plans in the manner and in the order and frequency set forth by this Act every ten years.

Bill· SS. 541 (95th)referred

Outer Continental Shelf Management Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Outer Continental Shelf Management Reorganization Act - Establishes an Office of Assistant Secretary for Outer Continental Shelf Matters within the Department of the Interior. Transfers functions relating to management of the Outer Continental Shelf (as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget) from the Federal Power Commission, the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Secretary of the Army, to the newly-created office. Establishes an Outer Continental Shelf Council to review actions of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the management of the Outer Continental Shelf. Stipulates that the decision of the Council shall be final. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Office of the Assistant Secretary a Division of State and Local Liaison. Requires reporting of other Federal actions which have a direct and significant affect on the Outer Continental Shelf to the Secretary and to the Council.

Bill· SS. 542 (95th)referred

A bill to authorize the Federal Power Commission to allocate scarce supplies of natural gas.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to require mandatory allocation of natural gas whenever natural gas supplies are in such short supply that a threat to public health, safety, or welfare is posed. Establishes criteria governing the operation of the mandatory allocation program. Stipulates that such authority shall expire on July 1, 1979. Requires the Commission to report to Congress if it determines that a mandatory allocation program is not needed.

Bill· SS. 530 (95th)referred

Consumer Communications Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977

Consumer Communications Reform Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the authorization of lines, facilities, or services of specialized carriers which duplicate the lines, facilities, or services of other telecommunications common carriers is contrary to the public interest. Reaffirms the intent of Congress that the complete authority to regulate terminal and station equipment used for telephone exchange service shall rest with the States even though such terminal and station equipment also may be used in connection with interstate services. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that no compensatory charges for or in connection with such communication service may be found to be unjust or unreasonable on the ground that it is too low. Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from holding the charge of a carrier up to a particular level to protect the traffic or revenues from a communication service offered or provided by another carrier if such charge proposed by the carrier is compensatory. Provides that the Commission shall not grant or authorize any construction permit, license, or certificate for the construction, acquisition, or operation of any communication or transmission line or facility, or extension thereof, or any modification or renewal thereof, unless the Commission shall find, after full opportunity for evidentiary hearing on the record, that such permit, license, or certificate, will not result in increased charges or unnecessary duplication of communication lines.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 7 (95th)passed

A concurrent resolution relating to freedom of emigration.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977

Requests that the concerns of the United States be conveyed to the Soviet government regarding adherence to the Helsinki Declaration with respect to freedom to emigrate.

Bill· SS. 431 (95th)reported

Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1977

Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act - Requires each executive agency to use a procurement contract as the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the Federal Government and a State or local government or other recipient whenever the principal purpose of the agreement is the acquisition, by purchase, lease, or barter, of property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal Government. Requires each executive agency, when no substantial involvement is anticipated between the executive agency, acting for the Federal Government, and the State or local government or other recipient during performance of the contemplated activity, to use a grant agreement as the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the Federal Government and a State or local government or other recipient whenever the principal purpose of the relationship is the transfer of money, property, services, or anything of value to the State or local government. Requires each executive agency to use a cooperative agreement as the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the Federal Government and a State or local government or other recipient whenever the principal purpose of the relationship is the transfer of money, property, services, or anything of value to the State or local government, and substantial involvement is anticipated between the executive agency, acting for the Federal Government, and the State or local government or other recipient during performance of the contemplated activity. Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in cooperation with the executive agencies, to undertake a study to develop a better understanding of alternative means of implementing Federal assistance programs, and to determine the feasibility of developing a comprehensive system of guidance for Federal assistance programs.

Bill· SS. 424 (95th)referred

A bill to clarify the jurisdiction of certain courts with respect to public schools.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1977

States that no Federal court shall have jurisdiction to enter any decree which would require the transportation of any student or teacher to achieve racial desegregation of any school or school system. Vests the jurisdiction terminated by this Act in the State courts and in the case of the District of Columbia and any territory or possession of the United States in such Federal court exercising essentially local jurisdiction in such area. Grants the United States Supreme Court the power to review any school assignment orders of the highest State court or territorial court exercising jurisdiction over such a case. Sets aside any Federal court order with respect to school assignment to achieve racial desegregation that is in effect on the day before enactment of this Act. Directs the appropriate State or territorial court to assure jurisdiction any such case and enter an order for appropriate remedial relief.

Bill· SS. 293 (95th)referred

Office of Management and Budget Authorization and Oversight Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1977

Office of Management and Budget Authorization and Oversight Act - States that no funds may be appropriated to carry out the functions of the Office of Management and Budget after September 30, 1977, unless authorized specifically for such functions by law. Authorizes such funds for the period ending March 31, 1981. Requires the Director of the Office to keep the Congress currently informed with respect to all matters relating to the Office. Requires the Director to report to the Comptroller General within 120 days of the enactment of this Act the practices, procedures and management techniques utilized by the Office in performing its functions including: (1) its preparation and supervision of the budget; (2) advising the President regarding executive branch organization; and (3) evaluation of Federal program performance and management processes. Requires the Comptroller General to determine from such report the extent to which the purposes and intent of Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 of 1970, which established the Office in place of the Bureau of the Budget, are being carried out. Requires the Comptroller General to report his findings to Congress.

Law· SS. 274 (95th)open

An Act to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit union organization of the armed forces, membership in military labor organizations by members of the armed forces, and recognition of military labor organizations by the Government, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1977

Makes it unlawful for any individual or entity to solicit to enroll or enroll any member of the armed forces in any labor organization or for any member to encourage others to join or to actively support any military labor organization. Sets forth penalties for violation of this Act.

Bill· SS. 311 (95th)referred

A bill entitled the College Tuition Tax Relief Act of 1977.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow limited income tax credit for the higher education expenses paid for the taxpayer, his spouse, and his dependents.

Bill· SS. 256 (95th)referred

Natural Gas Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1977

Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to terminate Federal Power Commission authority to regulate sales of new natural gas in interstate commerce. Stipulates that emergency sales of natural gas to curtailed customers who qualify as essential users shall not affect such exempt status. Stipulates that contractual provisions prohibiting sales to such customers shall be suspended and unenforceable for the duration of such emergency sale. Stipulates that prices for offshore sales of new natural gas shall not exceed the ceiling price for sales of new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands. Stipulates that prices paid for natural gas in transactions between a natural gas company and its affiliates shall not exceed prices paid in comparable sales by persons not affiliated with any natural gas company. Directs the Federal Power Commission to conduct studies and make reports regarding the nature and availability of natural gas reserves. Requires that the Commission keep current information available relating to the estimated natural gas reserves for individual fields. Establishes procedures for the establishment of ceiling prices for new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands through December 31, 1982. Authorizes the Commission to grant exemptions to price ceilings within high-cost production areas. Establishes procedures for adjustments to price ceilings established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Commission to prohibit the curtailment of adequate supplies of natural gas for essential agricultural purposes. Directs the Commission to prohibit the use of natural gas as boiler fuel where adequate alternatives are available. Authorizes exemptions from such prohibition where necessary to comply with pollution control or environmental protection and safety standards. Stipulates that the provisions of the Natural Gas Act shall extend to synthetic natural gas.

Bill· SS. 265 (95th)referred

Elderly and Handicapped Persons Transportation Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 1977

Elderly and Handicapped Persons Transportation Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares on a space-available basis for persons 60 years of age or older and for handicapped individuals and their attendants. Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to conduct a study and to report to the Congress on the feasibility and economic impact on air carriers of providing such reduced rate transportation for persons 21 years of age or younger.

Bill· SS. 143 (95th)reported

Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977

Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments - Amends Titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require that Medicare and Medicaid payments be made directly to the physician or other person providing the service involved. Allows payment in accordance with an assignment from the person or institution providing care or service if such assignment is made to a governmental agency or entity or is established by the order of a court of competent jurisdiction or to an agent of such person or institution if the agency does so pursuant to an agency agreement under which the compensation to be paid to the agency for his services or in connection with the billing or collection of payments due such person or institution under the plan is unrelated to the amount of such payments or the billings thereof, and is not dependent upon the actual collection of any such payment. States that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall by regulation (or by contract provision) provide that any entity (other than a public agency) which is a provider or supplier that furnishes or arranges for the furnishing of items or services with respect to which payment is claimed under Title XVIII, Title V (Maternal and Child Welfare), or under Title XIX of the Social Security Act to a party to an agreement with the Secretary under such titles shall promptly comply with any request, specifically addressed to that entity by the Secretary or the Comptroller General of the United States, for information concerning ownership, control, or costs of such entities. Increases the maximum penalty for defrauding the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Authorizes the Comptroller General of the United States to sign and issue subpoenas for the purpose of any audit, investigation, examination, analysis, review, evaluation, or other function authorized by law with respect to any program authorized under this Act. Requires the Secretary to suspend any physician or practitioner from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid programs whenever such individual is convicted of a criminal offense related to their involvement in such programs. Conditions participation in or certification or recertification under the programs established by titles XVIII, XIX, and XX (Grants to States for Services) upon disclosure of the name of any person who: (1) has a direct or indirect ownership or control interest of five percent or more in such provider, institution, organization, or agency; and (2) has been convicted of a criminal offense related to the involvement of such person in any of such programs. Prohibits expenditure under the Medicaid plan to the extent that any agency, organization, or other person (other than a member of the individual's family) would have been obligated by a State law or contract to provide such care or services but for a provision of the State law or contract which limits or excludes such obligation because the individual is eligible for or receives care or services under the plan.

Bill· SS. 175 (95th)referred

Opportunities Industrialization Centers Skills Training and National Community Based Organizations Job Creation and Employment Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1977

Opportunities Industrialization Centers Skills Training and National Community Based Organizations Job Creation and Employment Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) contact Opportunities Industrialization Centers, Incorporated, for the provision of skills training to certain types of unemployed persons through such centers; and (2) contact other national community based organizations, such as the Urban League and union-related organizations, for the provision of comprehensive employment services, including counseling, job creation and development, remedial education, and followup. Directs the head of each agency having administrative authority with respect to specified Federal grant and construction programs to take steps to assure that special consideration be given national community based organizations in providing employment services and job opportunities for unemployed persons pursuant to such authority.

Bill· SS. 2 (95th)referred

Sunset Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 January 1977

Sunset Act - Title I: Authorizations of New Budget Authority - Sets forth a five-year schedule for review and reauthorization of all Federal programs according to budget function and subfunction as set forth in the Budget of the United States Government for fiscal year 1977. States that no program not specifically reauthorized by Congress pursuant to this Act shall continue to function after the review date set forth in such schedule. Excepts from the requirements of this Act specified programs such as health care services, general retirement and disability insurance, and Federal employment retirement and disability payments. Permits legislation authorizing Federal program review more often than every five years as required by this Act. Requires the Comptroller General to identify for Congress for each program being reviewed the type of budget authority such program has and those inactive programs for which no outlays have been made during fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Title II: Review of Programs - Requires the authorizing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives to conduct "sunset reviews" of all programs prior to the review date applicable to such program and to issue a report on the findings of such review. Sets forth guidelines for the content of such sunset reviews including the identification of programs with duplicative objectives and an assessment of the impact of eliminating the program or funding it at a lower level. Provides the authorizing committees with assistance from the Government Accounting Office, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Congressional Research Service in carrying out such sunset reviews. Title III: Citizens' Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government - Establishes a Citizens' Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government to study and make recommendations on ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal Government. Requires the Commission to submit its final report together with its findings and recommendations no later than September 30, 1980. Requires the Comptroller General to report once a year for two years after submission of the Commission's final report the status of actions taken as a result of the report. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report. Authorizes to be appropriated $12,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this title. Title IV: Tax Expenditures - Requires the Joint Committee on Taxation, after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Budget Committees of the House and Senate, to prepare a reauthorization schedule for all tax expenditures, similar to the schedule set out in Title I for Federal programs, and to report its recommendations to the Committees on Ways and Means and Finance. Requires the Congress to take final action before the end of the 95th Congress on the schedule for tax expenditures. States that, following the adoption of the schedule, the Committees on Ways and Means and Finance are required to conduct "sunset" reviews of tax expenditures according to the schedule. Sets forth guidelines for such reviews similar to those set out in Title II for such programs. Title V: Miscellaneous - Requires executive department agency heads to submit to Congress (after the President has submitted his budget) a statement of that agency's request for new budget authority as transmitted to the Office of Management and Budget. Requires agency heads to furnish the authorizing committees of Congress information regarding supplemental budget requests and supplemental estimates of outlays. Provides for a one-year grace period for programs which have not been specifically reauthorized by the scheduled time.

Bill· SS. 3834 (94th)open

Government Economy and Spending Reform Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1976

Government Economy and Spending Reform Act - Title I: Authorizations of New Budget Authority - Terminates all budget authority for Federal programs on specified dates according to the functional or subfunctional category of each program as set forth in the fiscal year 1977 budget. Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress by April 1, 1977, on specified programs with respect to the laws under which such program is carried on, the amount of new budget authority received by such program during the four fiscal years ending before April 1, 1977, and to identify programs for which no outlays have been made during the last two fiscal years ending before April 1, 1977. Prohibits providing new budget authority after the applicable review date set forth in this Act unless the provision of such budget authority is specifically authorized by law or the standing rules of either House of Congress. Title II: Zero-Base Program Review - Sets forth a timetable for Congressional zero-base review of new budget authority. Defines "zero-base review" as an evaluation of a given program to determine the merits of its continuation at a level less than, equal to, or more than its existing level. Requires each congressional committee conducting a zero-based program review to adopt tentative and final review plans, receive reports from the Comptroller General and Federal agencies on the program being reviewed, and report to their respective House the results of such zero-base review of the program. Sets forth minimum objectives of inquiry for such reviews. Requires that any committee reporting pursuant to this Act recommend the extent to which any program reviewed should be continued or eliminated. Title III: Continuing Review - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to require, whenever the Comptroller General issues a report which discloses any substantial deficiency in the achievement of the objectives of any Federal program, the agency conducting such program to report to specified congressional committees 60 days after such report and every six months thereafter to deliniate the actions taken with respect to such deficiency. Requires that such agency continue to issue such reports until such time as the Comptroller General determines that no purpose is served by their submission. Amends the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921, to require the inclusion in the Budget of a statement of the specific objectives of each Government program, and a comparison, in each subsequent Budget, of the achievement of such objectives for the last completed fiscal year with the planned objectives of such year. Title IV: Citizens Bicentennial Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government - Establishes the Citizens' Bicentennial Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government, an independent agency of 18 members to study Federal agencies. Directs the Commission to make recommendations to the President and Congress for the restructuring of such agencies to improve their efficiency. Requires the Commission to submit its final report by September 30, 1979, and terminate it 90 days thereafter. Authorizes to be appropriated without fiscal year limitation $12,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this title. Title V: Miscellaneous - Requires the Director of Management and Budget to study the feasibility of zero-base budgeting for Federal agencies. Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to study the feasibility of personnel ceilings on employees of the United States and their relationships to alternative methods of carrying out the activities of such employees. Requires that such reports be submitted to Congress. Requires Federal agency heads to report requests for new budget authority to Congress. Requires specified committees to study the effectiveness of the zero-base review procedures required by this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 553 (94th)passed

A resolution honoring Mike Mansfield of Montana.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1976

Expresses the Senate's gratitude to Mike Mansfield of Montana for his participation in the Government and his service on behalf of the Nation's people.

Bill· SS. 3801 (94th)referred

Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1976

Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud Act - Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, an Office of Central Fraud and Abuse Control. Provides that such Office shall have the overall responsibility for directing and establishing policies with respect to the undertaking of activities which are designed to deal with fraud and abuse in the Maternal and Child Health and Crippled Children's Services, Medicare and Medicaid. Specifies that the Office shall also have responsibility for investigating alleged fraud or abuse in any such program, and assisting State agencies, at their request, in the establishment and operation of State antifraud and abuse activities. Directs that no payment for Medicare service may be made to a person claiming such payment under an assignment, including a power of attorney, but may be made to an agent of the person furnishing such service. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or the Comptroller General to require providers or suppliers of items or services, with respect to which payment is claimed under one of the programs within the jurisdiction of the Office, to furnish specified information including the following: (1) the identity of persons having ownership interest in such entity; and (2) a consolidated certified costs report with respect to its costs and charges, including costs and charges of related organizations. Specifies sanctions which shall be imposed upon entities which fail to comply with requests for information. Increases the penalties for defrauding the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Provides that it shall be a felony (presently misdemeanor) punishable by imprisonment of up to five years for such an offense. States that where a Professional Standards Review Organization is found competent by the Secretary to assume review responsibility with respect to specified types of health care services or specified providers or practitioners of such services and is performing such reviews, such reviews shall constitute the conclusive determination on those issues for purposes of payment under this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 525 (94th)passed

Designation of the Philip A. Hart Office Building.

United States · United States Congress · 27 August 1976

Designates the extension of the Senate Office Building presently under construction pursuant to the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973, as the "Philip A. Hart Office Building."

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 524 (94th)passed

A resolution regarding the recent terrorist attack at Istanbul Airport.

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 1976

Urges the President to direct United States Ambassadors abroad to seek the consideration by foreign governments of suspension of their air service to any foreign nation aiding or abetting terrorism. States that the President should undertake international discussions and negotiations which would strengthen the current minimum safety standards established pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Urges the President to end air transportation between the United States and any foreign nation which violates such act; services violating nations; or does not maintain transportation security sufficient to meet the minimum security standards established pursuant to the Convention.

Bill· SS. 3749 (94th)referred

Outer Continental Shelf Management Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1976

Outer Continental Shelf Management Reorganization Act - Establishes within the Department of the Interior an Office of Assistant Secretary for Outer Continental Shelf Matters to carry out specified functions of the Secretary of the Interior under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Transfers to the Secretary such functions: (1) of the Federal Power Commission pursuant to the National Gas Act; (2) of the Interstate Commerce Commission pursuant to the Interstate Commerce Act; (3) of the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968; and (4) of the Secretary of the Army, as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines relate to the placing or use of any artificial island or fixed structure, including any pipeline, on the Outer Continental Shelf for the purpose of exploring for, developing, removing, or transporting resources therefrom, or to the placing or use of any such pipeline for such purpose through the navigable waters of the United States or the coastal zone, as established for the purposes of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. States that any action taken by the Secretary in carrying out any function transferred pursuant to this Act shall be reported to the agency or official from which such function was transferred and permits such agency or official to recommend a change or changes in such action. Requires that such recommendation be reported to the Outer Continental Shelf Council established by this Act. States that the Council's decision on any such action shall be final. Establishes the Outer Continental Shelf Council, composed of seven members, including the head of the department or member of the commission whose recommendation is being reviewed and the governor of the State primarily affected by such recommendation. Establishes within the Office of the Assistant Secretary a Division of State and Local Liaison to carry out liaison functions pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Provides that the head of any Federal department or agency who takes any action, other than pursuant to a function transferred in this Act, which has a direct and significant effect on the Outer Continental Shelf or its development shall report such action to the Secretary and the Secretary may recommend a change or changes in such action. Requires such recommendation to be reported to the Outer Continental Shelf Council and requires such Council to make a decision, within 45 days of receiving such report, on such action to be taken, which shall be final.

Bill· SS. 3629 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended, to provide civil penalties for noncompliance with the terms and conditions of any ocean dumping permit issued thereunder.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1976

Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to require that all ocean dumping permits include a delayed compliance penalty to be imposed for failure to meet deadlines established in the permit.

Bill· SS. 3406 (94th)referred

Citizens Bicentennial Commission Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1976

Citizens Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Citizens Bicentennial Commission on the Organization and Operation of Government, an independent agency consisting of 18 members to study executive and independent agencies of the United States and, if the Commission deems necessary, the legislative and judicial branches. Directs the Commission to report to Congress within 33 months after the initial meeting of the Commission its recommendations for reorganization and improvement of all Federal Government programs. Establishes, within the Commission, the Task Force on American Federalism composed of 20 members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Task Force to conduct a nonpartisan study of the appropriate levels of responsibility shared among units of local, State, and Federal Governments and the organization required for proper balance and division of Federal, State and local government roles, responsibilities, and authorities. Requires the Task Force to submit a final report to Congress not later than 15 months after its initial meeting or 18 months before the expiration of the Commission, whichever is earlier. Terminates the Commission 90 days after the submission of its final report. Authorizes to be appropriated without fiscal year limitations $12,000,000 to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 3309 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the distribution within the United States, for public viewing of the film "George Washington Country" prepared by the U.S. Information Service.

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1976

Provides that the Director of the United States Information Agency shall make available, for public viewing within the United States, the film "George Washington Country" depicting the beauty and culture of the States of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Bill· SS. 3294 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for tax deductions for college education.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1976

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction for amounts paid by the taxpayer to an eligible educational institution for the tuition of the taxpayer, his spouse, or a dependent. Limits such deduction for tuition and fees paid with respect to an individual to an amount not to exceed $1,500.

Bill· SS. 3281 (94th)referred

Federal Program Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1976

Federal Program Information Act - Creates a Federal Program Information Center to establish and maintain a computerized program information system which is capable of identifying all existing Federal domestic assistance programs. Requires that such identification include enough information to allow a prospective beneficiary to determine whether or not he qualifies for such program by utilizing the system. Directs the President to publish an annual catalog of such programs which includes all information in the Center's data base. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 3277 (94th)referred

Prevention of Crime Against the Elderly Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1976

Prevention of Crime Against the Elderly Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require that comprehensive State plans under such Act include provisions for the prevention of crimes against the elderly. Authorizes the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to make grants to States having approved comprehensive plans for the development and operation of programs designed to reduce crimes against the elderly, including effective sentencing alternatives and the use of mandatory sentences, and improved offender rehabilitation programs for offenders committing crimes against the elderly.