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United States · United States Congress · 22 August 1974
Concerns the safety and freedom of Valentyn Moroz, Ukrainian historian.
United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1974
Extends coverage, under the supplementary medical insurance benefits program established by title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, for one routine physical checkup, including diagnostic tests, each year and for preventive and maintenance care for individuals insured under such program.
United States · United States Congress · 20 August 1974
Provides, under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, that the amount of an individual's earnings shall, for purposes of the provisions thereof requiring deductions from benefits on account of excess earnings, be deemed to be reduced by an amount equal to the expenses paid by him during the taxable year for medical care for himself.
United States · United States Congress · 15 August 1974
States that in order to implement the seacoast status of the Great Lakes, as recognized in the Merchant Marine Act, there is established within the Maritime Administration a Great Lakes Region Office through which the Secretary of Commerce shall carry out the activities of the Administration with respect to programs relating to the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway system. Authorizes to be appropriated such amounts as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974
Prohibits any change in the status of any member of the uniformed services who is in a missing status as a result of service in Southeast Asia, until the provisions of the Paris Peace Accord of January 27, 1973, have been fully complied with by North Vietnam or the President has determined and reported to Congress that all reasonable actions have been taken to account for such members.
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974
National Nutrition Education Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to encourage the provision of nutrition education programs in the classroom and lunchrooms of elementary and secondary schools by establishing a system of grants for teacher training, pilot and demonstration projects, and the development of comprehensive nutrition education programs. Directs the Commissioner of Education to make grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education for teacher training with respect to the provision of nutrition education programs in schools. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $12,500,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the provision of grants. Provides that the Commissioner may make grants to State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or private nonprofit education or research agencies, institutions, or organizations to pay the cost of pilot demonstration projects in elementary and secondary schools with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. States that the Commissioner may make grants to State education agencies to pay the Federal share of the cost of developing and carrying out nutrition education programs in elementary and secondary schools within each State. Sets forth criteria to be followed in applying for grants under this Act. Directs the Commissioner to render technical assistance to local education agencies, through qualified staff members having expertise in nutrition, health education, school food services, home economies, dietetics, and physical education, to public and private nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for the development and implementation of education programs with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. Stipulates that in order to be eligible for assistance under this Act a State shall appoint a State coordinator for nutrition education. Directs the State coordinator for each State to develop, prepare, and furnish to the Commissioner a comprehensive plan for nutrition education within that State. Establishes in the office of Education in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a National Nutrition Education Resources Center. Sets forth the functions of the Center, including the following: (1) collect and create curriculum materials relevant to nutrition education, including, but not limited to, the integration of nutrition education materials into all subject matter at the elementary and secondary education levels; and (2) collect information and materials relating to nutrition education and maintain such information and materials in a library for the use of State coordinators and other interested persons. Authorizes appropriations of up to $2,000,000 per fiscal year to establish and maintain the Center.
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1974
Authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to upgrade and maintain the roads leading to the Raystown Dam site in Pennsylvania in order to safely accommodate visitors to the site.
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1974
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the leadership of the Nation responsible for our economic wellbeing meet together immediately in a spirit of unity to design a set of policy actions to achieve the common goal of restoring stability and growth to the American economy and confidence and prosperity to the American people. Directs that this domestic summit be convened forthwith comprised of the President, the majority and minority leadership of both Houses of the Congress, the chairmen and ranking minority members of the Appropriations Committees of both Houses, the chairmen and ranking minority members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, together with leaders of labor and business, and such other participants as they may agree upon. Provides that they shall meet and devote such time as necessary until a plan of action is decided upon which, by its demonstration of renewed unity, direction, and purpose, will gain the public support and confidence necessary to be effective in overcoming these difficulties.
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1974
Emergency Health Professions Educational Assistance Act - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1975 for Federal capital contributions into the student loan funds of health professions education schools.
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1974
Requires restoration of jurors to former jobs in the public and private sector where they apply within 15 days of end of jury service. Stipulates that such individuals must still be qualified to perform their previous duties, and if so, will be restored to previous seniority, status, and pay. Provides that where a disability occurs during jury service, an individual must be given a job, if such exists, with his employer that he is able to perform. Provides that if during jury service the position of the employer changes so as to make restoration to employment of the juror unreasonable, he need not be so restored. States that jury service shall be considered furlough or leave of absence.
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Provides, under the provisions of the Health Programs Extension Act of 1973, that no individual shall be required to perform or assist in the performance of any portion of a health service program or research activity funded in whole or in part by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare if such performance or assistance would be contrary to his religious beliefs or moral convictions. Provides that no entity shall be required to make its facilities available for the performance of any health service program or research activity funded in whole or in part by the Department of Health, Education, Welfare if such performance is prohibited by the entity on the basis of religious beliefs or moral convictions. Provides that no entity may (1) discriminate in the employment, promotion, or termination of employment of any physician or other health care personnel, or (2) discriminate in the extension of staff or other services to any physician or other health care personnel solely because he performed or assisted in the performance of a lawful health service program or research activity in an unrelated facility, or solely because he refused to perform or assist in the performance of such a health service program or research activity, in a facility controlled by such entity on the grounds that his performance or assistance in the performance of such health service program or research activity would be contrary to his religious beliefs or moral convictions.
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Declares that the Senate commends the CBS television network for commemorating the birth of our Nation, and for providing a focus for Americans to foster a sense of deepened pride in their heritage.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1974
Designates, under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, a portion of the Allegheny River, Pennsylvania, for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1974
Authorizes and directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bronze bust or statue of Martin Luther King, Junior, and to cause such sculpture to be placed in a suitable location in the Capitol as determined by the Joint Committee on the Library. Provides that expenses incurred by the Joint Committee on the Library in carrying out this concurrent resolution, which shall not exceed $2,500, shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the Senate on vouchers approved by the chairman of the joint committee.
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1974
National Fuel Economy Testing Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to determine and publish, on an annual basis, information with respect to the fuel economy of passenger motor vehicles.
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1974
Social Security Recipients Fairness Act - Establishes, under the Social Security Act, a procedure for the prompt payment of social security benefits to individuals whose social security checks have been lost, stolen, or otherwise delayed. Provides for expedited hearings and determinations respecting claims for benefits under titles II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Act.
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1974
Provides for the coverage of psychologists' services under the supplementary medical insurance benefits program of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act.
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1974
Stipulates that an individual or family, whose income is increased by reason of a general increase in monthly social security benefits, will not, because of such general increase, suffer a loss of or reduction in the benefits the individual or family has been receiving under specified Federal or federally assisted programs. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be appropriate to assure the uniform implementation of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1974
Declares that an emergency situation exists with respect to the problems of inflation, unemployment and the danger of recession, and resolves to attempt to reform existing policies and establish new policies that will reduce inflation, unemployment and recession, as well as other economic ills, or ease the effects thereof. Charges the Joint Economic Committee ("JEC"), with the assistance of the Advisory Board described herein with the duties of: (1) assessing the state of the economy and determining the principal causes of the current inflation, unemployment and recession; (2) to the maximum extent possible, drafting legislative recommendations and other recommendations to reduce inflation, unemployment and recession, both now and in the future, and reporting such recommendations to the Majority and Minority leaders of both Houses of Congress; (3) determining what long-range studies are necessary to improve Congress' understanding of and ability to deal with the problems of inflation, unemployment and recession and other major economic ills; and (4) reviewing and making recommendations with respect to the process by which both Congress and the executive formulate and execute economic policy. Directs the JEC to appoint an Advisory Board composed of not less than 20 nor more than 30 economists, businessmen and other experts in such areas, as fiscal policy, monetary policy, taxation, labor and manpower, foreign trade, military spending, trade regulation, protection of competition, and allocation and conservation of food, energy and other critical resources. Charges the Majority and Minority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives with the duties of: (1) receiving legislative recommendations made by the JEC pursuant to this Concurrent Resolution, and (2) attempting to establish procedures which would ensure that such legislative recommendations are referred for committee consideration in a manner which would expedite, to the greatest extent possible, such committee consideration and reporting of such proposed legislation to the Senate and House of Representatives, and permit, to the greatest extent possible, participation in such committee consideration of Senators and Congressmen familiar with legislation in the areas of fiscal policy, monetary policy, taxation, labor and manpower, foreign trade, military spending, trade regulation, protection of competition, and allocation and conservation of critical resources.
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be known as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedure for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedure for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Declares it to be the sense of the Senate that: (1) the contribution by the United States to the growing economic and human crisis in the developing world should be primarily in the form of food and the means and technology to produce it; (2) the President, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Agriculture and their advisors should give the highest priority to the immediate expansion of American food assistance and take such additional steps as might be necessary to expedite the transfer of American food commodities on concessional and donation terms to those nations most severely affected; (3) the United States should increase its matching pledge to the World Food Program for 1975-1976 and encourage other nations to do so; (4) the President and the Secretary of State should negotiate with other major food exporting nations to seek to obtain their participation in this emergency effort proportionate to their share of world food exports, and should strongly encourage oil exporting nations to contribute a fair share to these efforts to assist the most severely affected nations; (5) the United States should announce its desire to work with the oil exporting and other nations in a major effort to increase world fertilizer production with the possibility of including the offer of American technology and capital; and (6) the President should encourage the American people to reduce the non-critical, non-food-producing uses of fertilizer which now total nearly three million tons of nutrient a year, to make available increased fertilizer supplies for raising food production at home and in the developing world. Declares the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States and the Secretaries of State and Agriculture should, and are hereby urged and requested to: (1) maintain regular and full consultation with the appropriate committees of the Congress and (2) report to the Congress and the Nation at regular intervals on the progress toward formulating an American response in a cooperative framework to the world food crisis and the needs of the most severely affected developing countries.
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974
Declares it to be the sense of the Senate that it most strongly condemns all acts of terrorism; and that the President and the Secretary of State should and are hereby urged and requested to call upon all governments to condemn inhuman acts of violence against innocent victims and to strongly urge the countries where these groups and individuals are found to take appropriate action to rid their countries of those who subvert the peace through terroism and senseless violence.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1974
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to use funds available for the direct distribution of food to needy children and low income persons for donation to maintain the traditional level of assistance for food assistance programs as are authorized by law, including but not limited to school lunch, institutions, supplemental feeding, disaster relief, and, until July 1, 1976, the family commodity distribution program on Indian reservations not requesting the food stamp program. Provides that the Secretary may, if stocks of the Commodity Credit Corporation are not available, use the funds of the Corporation to purchase agricultural commodities and the products thereof of the types customarily available under the program of commodity distribution to prevent waste. Provides, under the Food Stamp Act, that upon request to the Secretary by the appropriate officials of any Indian tribe, such tribe is authorized to administer a food stamp program under this Act on behalf of the eligible households of such tribe living on an Indian reservation. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior or any State to administer a food stamp program on behalf of any tribe residing on an Indian reservation. Authorizes the Secretary under such Act to pay to each State agency an amount equal to 62.5 percent of all administrative costs, including, but not limited to, the cost of (1) the certification of households; (2) the acceptance, storage, and protection of coupons after their delivery to receiving points within the States; (3) the issuance of such coupons to eligible households; (4) the outreach and fair hearing requirements of this Act; and (5) the control and accounting of coupons. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary sums to encourage milk consumption in schools. Provides that, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for subsequent fiscal years, the minimum rate of reimbursement for a half-pint of milk served in schools and other eligible institutions shall not be less than 5 cents per half-pint served to eligible children, and such minimum rate of reimbursement shall be adjusted on an annual basis each fiscal year thereafter, beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, to reflect changes in the series of food away from home of the Consumer Price Index.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1974
National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act Amendments - Provides that for the fiscal year 1975, and subsequent fiscal years, the national average value of donated foods, or cash payments in lieu thereof under the National School Lunch Act, shall not be less than 10 percent per lunch. Provides that that amount shall be adjusted on an annual basis each fiscal year after June 30, 1975, to reflect changes in the series for food away from home of the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. Provides that such adjustment shall be computed to the nearest one-fourth cent. Provides that among those commodities delivered under this Act the Secretary of Agriculture shall give special emphasis to high protein foods, meat, and meat alternates. Increases the authorized appropriations under such Act for nonfood assistance. Increases the authorized appropriations under such Act for the special supplemental food program.
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1974
Petroleum Moratorium Act - States that no person directly or indirectly engaged in the production of crude petroleum who possesses a major market share shall (1) control either directly or indirectly any pipeline or refinery which, on the effective date of this Act is controlled by any person who does not possess a major market share; or (2) operate either directly or indirectly any out- let which, on the effective date of this Act, is not operated by such person, or any subsidiary corporation or salaried employee of such person. States that a knowing violation of this provision shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding $100,000 or by imprisonment for not exceeding ten years, or both. Directs the Federal Trade Commission, the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Interior, the Director of the Federal Energy Office (or any successor office), the Secretary of Commerce, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs to each undertake a study of the actions which may be required to preserve and enhance competition in the production, refining, transportation, and marketing of petroleum and petroleum products in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1974
Eastern Wilderness Areas Act - Designates specified lands in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Provides for a study of specified additional lands in 18 States and Puerto Rico for such inclusion. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1974
Rural Rail Preservation and Improvement Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prepare a comprehensive report containing his conclusions with respect to essential rail services within a specifically defined region, essentially comprising the Northeastern United States, pertaining to the geographic zones at and between which rail service should be provided. Requires the Secretary to formulate and submit to Congress a national transportation policy within one hundred and eighty days after enactment of this Act. Requires the Rail Services Planning Offices to prepare a detailed information survey and detailed comprehensive reports with respect to States outside the region. Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission to report within ninety days of enactment of this Act the environmental effects of abandonments and imposes a 730-day moratorium on such abandonments. Provides subsidies for rail properties remaining in condition for rail service which have been issued a certificate of abandonment within 5 years prior to enactment of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Authorizes to be appropriated up to $200,000,000 for rail service continuation subsidies for each of the first two fiscal years including and following the enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1974
Coal Research Laboratory and Energy Research Fellowship Act - Title I: University Coal Research Laboratories - Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation, after consultation with the National Academy of Engineering, to designate five institutions of higher education at which university coal research laboratories will be establsihed and operated. States that in making designations under this Act, the Director shall consider the following criteria: (1) the institution of higher education shall be located in a State with abundant coal reserves; (2) the institution of higher education shall have experience in coal research, expertise in several areas of coal research, and currently active, outstanding programs in coal research; and (3) the institution of higher education has the capacity to establish and operate the coal laboratories to be assisted under this title. Provides that not more than one coal laboratory established pursuant to this title shall be located in a single State. Specifies information to be included in applications by institutions of higher education desiring to be designated under this title. Authorizes the Director to make grants to any designated institution of higher education to pay the Federal share of the cost of establishing and maintaining a coal laboratory. States that no institution of higher education may receive more than $4,000,000 for the construction of its coal research laboratory, including initially installed fixed equipment, nor may it receive more than $1,500,000 for initially installed movable equipment, nor may it receive more than $500,000 for new program startup expenses. Provides that no institution of higher education may receive more than $1,500,000 per year from the Federal Government for operating expenses. Establishes an Advisory Council on Coal Research. Stipulates that the Advisory Council advise the Director with respect to the general administration of this title, and furnish such additional advice as he may request. Authorizes appropriations of not to exceed $30,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 (including the cost of construction, equipment, and startup expenses; and $7,500,000 beginning with the fiscal year 1976 and each fiscal year thereafter through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980, to carry out the provisions of this title. Title II: Energy Resource Graduate Fellowships - Authorizes the Director to award under the provisions of this title not to exceed one thousand five hundred fellowships for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. States that fellowships shall be awarded under the provsions of this title for graduate study and research in those areas of applied science and engineering that are related to the production, conservation, and utilization of fuels and energy. Provides that fellowships shall be awarded to students in programs leading to master's degrees. States that fellowships shall be awarded for graduate study and research at any institution of higher education, library, archive, or any other research center approved by the Director after consultation with the Commissioner of Education. Provides that recipients of fellowships under this title shall be: (1) persons who have been accepted by an institution of higher education for graduate study leading to an advanced degree or for a professional degree, and (2) persons who plan a career in the field of energy resources, production, or utilization. States that each person awarded a fellowship under this title shall receive a stipend of $4,000 for each academic year of study, and an additional amount of $500 for each such calendar year of study shall be paid to such person on account of each of his dependents. Authorizes appropriations of $11,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1974
Provides a ten-year delimiting period for the pursuit of educational programs by veterans, and their wives, and widows. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1974
Community Mental Health Centers Extension Act - Declares the finding of Congress that community care is the most effective and humane form of care for the majority of mentally ill and retarded individuals. States that it is the Federal Government's responsibility to insure the expansion of the community mental health center concept. Enumerates the comprehensive mental health services which shall be provided through a community mental health center. Sets forth the membership composition of the governing bodies of community mental health centers. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities to carry out projects to develop community mental health center programs. Sets forth regulations with respect to the making and use of such grants. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1975 and 1976 for such grants. Authorizes appropriations for grants for facilities of public and nonprofit community mental health centers. Provides for grants for specified portions of the costs of operation of such centers, under the Community Mental Health Centers Act. States that where an application for a grant is made, the applicant must provide specified assurances, including that specialized services will be provided for the mental health of children and of the elderly. Sets forth requirements for an applicant providing programs for alcoholism and drug abuse. Limits the amount of appropriations which may be used for the evaluation of programs under this Act. Distinguishes, for purposes of granting assistance, between community mental health centers serving poverty areas and those not serving poverty areas. Provides for grants to community mental health centers for consultation and education services. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary for funding such grants. States that no individual, especially an alcoholic, narcotic addict and other person with drug dependence problems, shall be made the subject of any research carried out with funds provided by specified portions of this Act unless such individual explicitly agrees to become a subject of such research. Repeals specified provisions of the Community Mental Health Centers Act.
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1974
Provides for the relief of Dinesh C. Pandya.
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1974
Provides for the relief of Nelson Montenegro.
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1974
Special Supplemental Food Program Amendment - Increases the amount of annual Federal financial assistance to the special supplemental food program authorized pursuant to the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to $131,000,000.
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1974
Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act - Title I: Assistance for the Developmentally Disabled - States that the purpose of this title is to improve the provisions of services to persons with developmental disabilities. Defines "developmental disability" as a disability: (1) attributable to mental retardation, or cerebral palsy, or epilepsy, or autism, or learning disability; or (2) attributable to any other condition of an individual found to be closely related to mental retardation as it refers to general intellectual functioning or impairment in adaptive behavior or to require treatment similar to that required for mentally retarded individuals, which disability originates before such individual attains age eighteen, has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a severe handicap to such individual's ability to function normally in society. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for the fiscal year June 30, 1975, and a like amount for each of the four succeeding fiscal years for the purpose of assisting in the modernization and renovation of facilities which will aid in demonstrating provision of specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment, education, training or care of persons with developmental disabilities or in the interdisciplinary training of physicians and other specialized personnel needed for research, diagnosis and treatment, education, training or care of persons with developmental disabilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to States to cover costs of administering and operating demonstration facilities and interdisciplinary training programs for personnel needed to render specialized services to persons with developmental disabilities. Authorizes appropriations of $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and each of the next four succeeding fiscal years to cover the costs of the grants. Sets forth requirements pertaining to the application for and payment of grants to States. Provides for grants to States for planning, provision of services, and construction and operation of facilities for persons with developmental disabilities. Authorizes appropriations of $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $55,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $85,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 and such sums as may be necessary for succeeding fiscal years for the purpose of making such grants. Establishes in the office of the Secretary a National Council on Services and Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled. States that it shall be the duty and function of the Council to: (1) advise the Secretary with respect to any regulations promulgated or proposed to be promulgated by him in the implementation of this title, (2) study programs authorized by this title to determine their effectiveness in carrying out the purposes for which they were established, (3) monitor the development and execution of this title and report directly to the Secretary on any delay in the rapid execution of this title, and (4) submit directly to the Congress annually an evaluation of the administration of this title. Requires States desiring to apply for grants to submit specific goal oriented plans for approval by the Secretary. Sets forth specific requirements to be met in order for State plans to be approved by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to prescribe general regulations applicable to all the States to carry out the purposes of this Act and to develop an evaluation system and action plan for implementation of such system and report to the appropriate committees of Congress within eighteen months after the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and enter into contracts to conduct feasibility studies with regard to developing an evaluation system for developmental disabilities services. Authorizes appropriations of $1,000,000 for this purpose for fiscal year 1975 and for each succeeding fiscal year thereafter. Authorizes appropriations for grants for special projects for services to persons with developmental disabilities of $15,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, $17,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, $20,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, $22,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, and $25,000,000 for the year ending June 30, 1979. Title II: Bill Of Rights For The Mentally Retarded And Other Individuals With Developmental Disabilities - States that the purpose of this title is to establish standards which assure humane care, treatment, habilitation, and protection of the mentally retarded and other individuals with developmental disabilities in residential facilities and minimize inappropriate admissions to such residential facilities. Sets forth standards for residential facilities for the mentally retarded and other individuals with developmental disabilities. States that the ultimate aim of the facility shall be to foster those behaviors that maximize the human qualities of the resident, increase the complexity of his behavior, and enhance his ability to cope with his environment. Prescribes the provisions governing (1) staff-resident relationships and activities, (2) food services, (3) residents' clothing, (4) health, hygiene, and grooming, (5) grouping and organization of living units, (6) resident-living staff, and (7) design and equipage of living units. Directs that residents be provided with professional and special programs and services in accordance with their needs for such programs and services. States that all professional services to the mentally retarded and other individuals with developmental disabilities should be rendered in the community, whenever possible, rather than in a residential facility, and where rendered in a residential facility, such services must be at least comparable to those provided the nonretarded in the community. Sets forth specifications governing the provision of the following services to residents: (1) dental services, (2) educational services, (3) food and nutrition services, (4) library services, (5) medical services, (6) nursing services, (7) pharmacy services, (8) physical and occupational therapy services, (9) psycological services, (10) recreation services, (11) religious services, (12) social services, (13) speech pathology and audiology services, (14) vocational rehabilitation services, and (15) volunteer services. States that a record shall be maintained for each resident that is adequate for: (1) plannning and continuous evaluating of the resident's habilitation program, (2) providing a means of communication among all persons contributing to the resident's habilitation program; (3) furnishing documentary evidence of the resident's progress and of his response to the habilitation program; (4) serving as a basis for review, study, and evaluation of the overall programs provided by the facility for its residents; (5) protecting the legal rights of the residents, facility, and staff; and (6) providing data for use in research and education. Stipulates that all information contained in a resident's record, including information contained in an automated data bank, shall be considered privileged and confidential. Provides that opportunities and resources should be made available to members of the staff who are equipped by interest and training to conduct applied and/or basic research. States that resources and/or necessary research assistance should be made available to all staff members who have identified researchable problems related to the programs for which they are responsible. Sets forth requirements pertaining to safety and sanitation in the resident facilities. Details provisions regarding the (1) provision of administrative support services, (2) fiscal affairs, (3) purchase, supply, and property control, (4) communications, (5) engineering and maintenance, (6) housekeeping services, and (7) laundry services.
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1974
Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the month of May 1974, as "National Arthritis Month".
United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1974
Provides that employees of States and political subdivisions thereof shall be subject to the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act. (Amends 29 U.S.C. 152(2))
United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1974
National Public Employee Relations Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States to encourage collective bargaining. Provides that "employer" includes State and local subdivisions as well as public and other authorities and public agencies. Provides that "employee" includes any employee of an employer and excludes only "officials appointed or elected pursuant to a statute to a policy-making position." Provides that "exclusive representative" includes only those unions which are recognized prior to the enactment of the Act or which later become certified by the National Public Employee Relations Commission. Provides that "supervisor" includes only those individuals who can make or effectively recommend personnel changes or who may responsibly direct other employees. Establishes a commission of five members appointed by the President, to be known as the National Public Employment Relations Commission. Provides for a General Counsel of the Commission to investigate alleged violations of this Act. Authorizes employees to form, join or assist a labor organization and to bargain collectively, free from interference by the employer. Requires an employer to deduct from an employee's pay, dues to any organization designated by written authorization by such employee. Provides that where there is an exclusive representative, dues must be checked off to that organization only. Provides that the authorization may be revoked annually. Provides that the employee organization selected for the purpose of collective bargaining by the majority of the employees shall be the exclusive representative of all the employees, and an employer shall not bargain in regard to matters covered by this Act with any employee, group of employees, or other employee organization. States that any employee organization may file a request for recognition as the exclusive representive. Sets forth the procedure for the filing of such petition with the Commission and employer. Provides that a petition may be filed with the Commission asking it to investigate the question of whether employees have selected or designated an exclusive representative. Directs the Commission, upon receipt of such petition, to conduct inquiries and investigations or hold such hearings as it shall deem necessary in order to decide the question raised by the petition. Sets forth the procedure for the Commission to follow in certifying an employee organization as the exclusive representative in a collective-bargaining unit. States that either an employer or an exclusive representative may declare that an impasse has been reached between them in collective bargaining, and may request the Service to appoint a mediator to assist in reconciling their differences. Outlines the procedure to be followed by the mediator in effecting settlement of the controversy. Provides for a factfinder to make advisory recommendations if the mediator is unable to settle the controversy. Provides that an employer and an exclusive representative who enter into an agreement may include in such agreement procedures for binding arbitration disputes involving the interpretation of such agreement. Stipulates, with specified exceptions, that nothing in this Act or in any other law of the United States shall be construed to interfere with the right of an exclusive representative to engage, or of an employee to participate, in a strike arising out of or in connection with a labor dispute. Makes it unlawful for an employer to (1) impose reprisals on any employee because of his exercise of rights under this Act; (2) assist in the formation or administration of any employee organization; (3) encourage or discourage membership in any employee organization through specified discriminations; or (4) refuse to bargain in good faith with an exclusive representative. Empowers the Commission to prevent any person from engaging in the unlawful actions specified under this Act. Provides that, for the purpose of all hearings and investigations conducted by the Commission or its duly authorized agents or agencies, the appropriate provisions of the National Labor Relations Act shall apply. Provides that if a State or local law is substantially equivalent to this Act, the Commission may delegate its responsibility to the State or local agency.
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1974
Authorizes the use of rail passenger equipment by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, either by voluntary agreement between the Corporation and the railroads or by order of the Interstate Commerce Commission if an urgent need is established. (Amends 45 U.S.C. 562)
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1974
Solar Energy Research Act - Declares that it is the policy of the Federal Government to pursue a vigorous and viable program of research and development into the utilization of solar energy as a major source for our national energy needs. Provides that, within sixty days from the date of enactment of legislation creating any permanent Federal organization or agency having jurisdiction over the energy research and development functions of the United States Government, the Office of Solar Energy Research shall be established within that agency. Provides that if, within sixty days from the date of enactment of this Act, no agency with jurisdiction over Federal energy research and development has been established, the Office of Solar Energy Research authorized under this Act shall be established, on an interim basis, within the Atomic Energy Commission, until sixty days from the date of enactment of legislation authorizing the new Federal office of energy research and development. Authorizes the Chairman or Administrator to conduct appropriate research and technical development work: (1) to determine, by laboratory and pilot testing, the usable results of scientific research, (2) to develop and fabricate solar energy transformation processes, equipment designs, and components to the point where they can be demonstrated, certified, produced, and operated on a commercially practical scale; (3) to recommend to the Congress, as deemed appropriate, authorizations for the construction and operation or for participation in the construction and operation, of solar energy conversion facilities, and (4) to undertake, through research grants and contracts, studies of possible economic, social, and environmental effects which will result from the use of solar energy. Establishes a Solar Energy Research Council to be chaired by the Chairman or Administrator to coordinate policy and programs in solar energy research. Specifies the composition of the Council. Directs the development of a program to expedite the increased utilization of solar energy technology by the public and private sectors. Establishes a solar energy incentives task force to carry out the following functions: (1) report to the President and the Congress within one hundred and twenty days following enactment, and at least annually thereafter, recommendations for a viable program, of specified, time limited, incentives or modifications to existing and/or proposed incentives programs to accelerate the commercial application of solar energy technology; and (2) carry out a program of research and investigation into the barriers to innovation in the field of solar energy, the barriers to the acceleration of the commercial application of solar energy technology, and the programs needed to remove such barriers. Authorizes the compilation on a semi-annual basis of a listing of all solar energy conversion components, facilities, and equipment, commercially available in the Nation for private or public use. States that utilization of solar energy shall include such applications of solar energy as, but not limited to, the solar heating and cooling of buildings, solar crop drying and other agricultural applications of solar energy, solar thermal and photovoltaic power generation for terrestrial applications, whether situated on the ground or in space, wind energy conversion, ocean thermal gradient conversion, solar stimulated bioconversion, and solar production of synthetic gases and hydrogen. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act the following amounts: (1) for fiscal year 1975, $56,000,000; (2) for fiscal year 1976, $94,000,000; (3) for fiscal year 1977, $150,000,000; (4) for fiscal year 1978, $150,000,000; and (5) for fiscal year 1979, $150,000,000.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1974
Soviet Energy Investment Prohibition Act - Prohibits any agency of the Federal Government from assisting in the export of any commodity, product, or service from the United States if the intended use involves energy research, development, or exploration in the Soviet Union.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1974
Extends the coverage of the National Labor Relations Act to employees of nonprofit hospitals. Defines the term "health care institution" for purposes of this Act. Sets forth collective bargaining notice, mediation, and agreement procedures to govern employees of a health care institution.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1974
Authorizes the President to designate April 21 through April 28 as "Earth Week, 1974".
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1974
Comprehensive Medicare Reform Act - Title I: Revision of Medicare Entitlement and Benefits - Repeals Parts A (Hospital Insurance Benefits for the Aged) and Part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged) of Title XVIII (Health Insurance for the Aged) of the Social Security Act and enacts in lieu of those parts the provisions of this title. Lowers the age for participation in the Insurance Plan (Medicare) provided under title XVIII for specified classes of individuals. Makes the following classes of persons entitled to benefits under such title: (1) specified individuals receiving disability payments, and (2) specified individuals with chronic renal disease. Specifies covered institutional services including, but not limited to: (1) inpatient and outpatient hospital services; (2) skilled-nursing home services; (3) intermediate-care facility services; and (4) home health services. Lists the following covered services: (1) physicians' services (including psychiatric services if provided by a health maintenance organization); (2) dental services; (3) drugs; (4) devices, appliances, and equipment (if the item is prescribed or certified as medically necessary by an appropriate professional practitioner and if it appears on a current list of items established by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare); and (5) other professional and supporting services, including, but not limited to (a) the professional services of optometrists, (b) the professional services of podiatrists, and (c) the diagnostic services of independent pathology laboratories, and diagnostic and therapeutic radiology furnished by independent radiology services. Excludes services and items from coverage under this title, including but not limited to: (1) services furnished outside the United States, with an exception for specified hospital services and related professional services; (2) the furnishing of personal comfort items; (3) purely custodial care; (4) cosmetic services; and (5) services for which the individual has no legal obligation to pay. Provides for the reduction in the amount otherwise payable under this title from the Medicare Trust Fund with respect to a covered service based upon the applicable amount of coinsurance held by individuals entitled for benefits under this title. Provides for exceptions to the above reductions in the cases of low-income persons, members of low-income families, and specified cases of payment of catastrophic expense benefits. Sets forth a schedule for the degree of payment reduction by type of service to be effectuated by the individual's coinsurance amount. Sets forth an initial table for the determination of income classes for individuals and members of families under this title. Provides for the periodic revision of income classes established under this title. Provides for the periodic revision of the catastrophic expense benefit expenditure limitations under this title. Provides that payment of covered services provided to an individual by an institutional provider shall be made only to that provider. States that the amount payable to that provider with respect to such services shall be the reasonable cost of the services to the provider governed by the provisions of this title less the amount of any payment of coinsurance. Provides that payment for covered services that were furnished to an individual by a noninstitutional provider shall be made only to: (1) the participating provider who furnished the services, or (2) in the case of emergency services furnished by a nonparticipating provider, either (a) to the individual on the basis of an itemized bill, or (b) to the provider on the basis of an assignment from the individual. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with carriers under which the carrier, on behalf of the Secretary (and subject to review by the Secretary), will perform administrative functions, including the administration of benefits under this Act. Provides that no contract shall be entered into with a carrier unless the Secretary finds that the carrier will perform its obligations under the contract efficiently and effectively and will meet such requirements as to financial responsibility, legal authority, and other matters as he finds pertinent. Creates the Medicare Trust Fund which shall consist of the assets and liabilities of the Federal Hospital Insurance Fund and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Trust Fund a Government contribution in an amount, as estimated by the Board of Trustees, which when added to other income and assets of the Trust Fund will make the Trust Fund sufficient for the prompt payment of all amounts required or authorized by law to be paid therefrom. Authorizes the Board to borrow funds from the Treasury, pending the approval by Congress of the Government contribution, if the Board determines that the amount of the Trust Fund is insufficient to make all required payments in the next three calendar months. Creates an Institutional Provider Reimbursement Review Board to hear disputes presented by any institutional provider of services which has filed a required cost report (for purposes of reimbursement) within the time specified in regulations if: (1) the provider is dissatisfied with a final determination of the organization serving as its fiscal intermediary as to the amount of total program reimbursement due the provider for the items and services furnished to individuals for which payment may be made under this title for the period covered by the report; (2) the amount in controversy is $10,000 or more; and (3) the provider files a request for a hearing within 180 days after notice of the intermediary's final determination. Title II: Health Insurance Taxes - Defines the term "employment" for purposes of the health insurance tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Provides for the exclusion of employer payment of employee taxes from employees' gross income as determined under such provisions of such Code. Title III: Studies Related to Long-Term Care - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a joint study on the subject of health related and other long-term institutional care. Authorizes additional studies by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development concerning the provision of social services to enable elderly persons to live in their own homes. Requires the Secretaries to submit reports to the President and the Congress not later than two years after the date of enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1974
Social Security Administration Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to strengthen the fiscal and administrative structure of the contributory social security programs. Title I: Social Security Administration - Establishes, as an independent agency of the Executive Branch of the Government, a Social Security Administration, headed by a Board appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Declares that it shall be the duty of the Administration to administer the programs established by titles II, XVI, and XVIII of the Social Security Act, and to discharge the duties and responsibilities imposed on the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in connection with the administration of the program established by title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. States that the Administration shall also have the duty of studying and making recommendations as to the most effective methods of providing economic security through social insurance, and as to legislation and matters of administrative policy. Provides for the appointment of an Executive Director and a General Counsel of the Administration. Makes the Administration responsible for administering the old age, survivors, and disability insurance program, medicare, supplemental security income, and the black lung benefit program under the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Prohibits the mailing of announcements with Social Security and SSI checks which make reference by name, title, or signature to any officer of the United States. Transfers to the Social Security Administration: (1) all functions carried out by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, with respect to the administration of programs and activities the administration of which is vested in such Administration, by reason of this Act; and (2) all personnel, assets, liabilities, contracts, property, and records, which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines to be employed, held, or used by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare primarily in connection with the functions, activities, and programs which, by reason of this Act are vested in or become the responsibility of the Administration. Abolishes the position of Commissioner of Social Security. Title II: Miscellaneous and Conforming Amendments - Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Social Security Act, the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, the Budget and Accounting Act, and the Executive Schedules of the United States Code.
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1974
Makes it the sense of the Senate that, during the period pending consideration and action by the Senate upon the bill H.R. 10710, as introduced in the first session of this Congress, cited as the "Trade Reform Act of 1973", and as amended and passed by the House, no loan, guarantee, insurance, or credit shall be extended by the Export-Import Bank of the United States to any nonmarket economy country (other than any such country whose products are eligible for column 1 tariff treatment on the date of the enactment of this resolution), and no such country shall participate in any program of the Government of the United States which extends credits or credit guarantees or investment guarantees, directly or indirectly.
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1974
Expands the definition of "dependent" to include foster children for purposes of: (1) allowances of members of the uniformed services; and (2) payments to missing persons. (Amends 37 U.S.C. 401 and 551)
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1974
Provides loans under the Small Business Act to any small business concern seriously and adversely affected by a shortage of: (1) fuel; (2) electrical energy; (3) energy-producing resources; or (4) raw or processed materials resulting from such shortages. Requires that the Small Business Administration determine that a concern has suffered or is likely to suffer substantial economic injury prior to the making of such loans. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 636(6))
United States · United States Congress · 21 February 1974
Foreign Dairy Quality Act - Provides that no dairy product shall be imported into the United States unless it has been inspected and found to be wholesome and unless the foreign farms and plants in which such products were produced, manufactured, or processed comply with all the inspection, grading, and other standards prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to the provisions of this Act. Requires that such foreign standards shall be comparable to those standards prescribed by the Secretary for the kind of dairy product in the United States. States that the labeling of imported dairy products shall comply with the requirements of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and shall be otherwise marked as the Secretary may require. Directs the Secretary to cause to be inspected all dairy products imported into the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act, and rules and regulations for the destruction of dairy products refused admission into the United States. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the administration and supervision of the provisions of this Act. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1974
Biomedical Research Act - Establishes the President's Biomedical Research Panel to be composed of the Chairman of the President's Cancer Panel and two members appointed by the President. Requires the Panel to monitor the development and execution of the biomedical research programs of the National Institutes of Health and to report directly to the President. States that any delays or blockages in rapid execution of the biomedical research programs of the National Institutes of Health shall immediately be brought to the attention of the President and the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Appropriations.
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1974
Authorizes the President to declare by proclamation Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn an honorary citizen of the United States.