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Bill· SS. 1985 (94th)referred

Farmers Market Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1975

Market Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to foster and promote, through appropriate means and on an economically sustainable basis, the development and expansion of both traditional and innovative approaches to direct marketing of agricultural commodities from farmers to consumers. States that for purposes of this Act, the term "farmers market", is any marketplace (including, but not limited to, roadside stand, city markets, and vehicles used for house-to-house marketing of agricultural commodities) established and maintained for the purpose of enabling farmers to sell their agricultural commodities directly to individual consumers or organizations representing consumers. Directs the Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture to conduct and facilitate activities designed to foster farmers' markets, including: (1) the designation of a specialist in each State responsible for a direct marketing program; (2) the sponsorship of conferences designed to facilitate the sharing of information on direct marketing programs; and (3) the providing of technical assistance to groups establishing direct marketing programs. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to foster the development of innovative farmer-to-consumer marketing arrangements by engaging in specified activities, including the establishment of at least five different projects involving innovative methods of direct marketing from farmers to consumers. Authorizes to be appropriated specified sums for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1908 (94th)referred

Industrial Energy Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1975

Industrial Energy Conservation Act - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes, and defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct energy efficiency surveys for the purpose of compiling information with respect to: (1) the major energy consuming industrial processes utilized within each industry; (2) the current level of the energy efficiency of such process; (3) the maximum level of energy efficiency achievable by 1980; and (4) the prerequisites to achieving improvements in energy efficiency. Directs the Secretary to establish and publish an Industrial Energy Efficiency Target for industries surveyed. Requires the chief executive officer of each major energy-consuming company, as defined by this Act, to submit to the Secretary an annual energy conservation report. Imposes civil penalties for failure to do so. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish and maintain a comprehensive program for research, development, and demonstration of energy conserving industrial technologies. Sets forth priorities for determining grant and contract recipients under such program. Authorizes the Secretary to make loans, and to guarantee the payment of loans and other obligations, for the purchase, construction, operation, or maintenance of energy efficient equipment or facilities. Sets forth priorities for determining recipients for such loans and loan guarantees. Authorizes specified appropriations for carrying out the provisions of this Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 175 (94th)referred

A resolution to amend rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975

Changes rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require that copies of confidential personal financial disclosure reports filed under such rule be furnished in response to subpenas issued in criminal cases in which a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate is a defendant or is under investigation by a grand jury.

Bill· SS. 1859 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the payment for 1-year period of a variable allowance to assist in the recruitment and retention of certain physicians in the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans' Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975

Authorizes the Administrator of the Veterans' Administration to pay physicians in the Department of Medicine and Surgery a variable allowance (not to exceed $13,500 annually) in order to attract and retain the services of highly qualified physicians.

Bill· SS. 1864 (94th)referred

Energy Information Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975

Energy Information Act - Sets forth Congressional findings and purposes and defines the terms used in this Act. Title I: National Energy Information Administration - Creates as an independent agency of the Federal Government the National Energy Information Administration, to be headed by an Administrator. Provides that the function of the Administration shall be the collection, tabulation, comparison, analysis, standardization, and dissemination of energy information pursuant to this Act. Directs the Administrator to coordinate exisitng energy information collection activities of all Federal agencies. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress and the President a plan for the consolidation of the energy information activities of the Federal Government. Provides for the imposition of criminal penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of, or theft of, non-public energy information. Title II: National Energy Information System - Directs the Administrator to establish a National Energy Information system which shall be operated and maintained by the Administration. Provides that such System shall contain such information as is required (1) to provide a description of and facilitate analysis of energy supply and consumption within and affecting the United States on the basis of such geographic areas and economic sectors as may be appropriate and (2) to meet adequately the needs of the Congress and of those Federal agencies which are responsible for energy policy analysis and formulation and for energy regulation. Requires major energy producing companies to file annual financial reports with the Administrator. Requires major energy consuming companies to file annual energy consumption reports, including the amounts and types of energy used, with the Administrator. Provides that the information collected pursuant to this Act shall be made public except where such information: (1) constitutes a trade secret; (2) would substantially harm the company that supplied it if disclosed; (3) was obtained from a Federal, State or local agency on a confidential basis; and (4) was classified for national security on foreign policy reasons. Authorizes the Administrator to delay the disclosure of geological information. Provides that only Federal employees having official use for such information shall have access to the information in the non-public catergories listed above. Title III: Energy Resources Surveys and Inspections by the Department of the Interior - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile, maintain, and keep current on not less than an annual basis a survey of all mineral fuel resources and nonmineral energy resources in the public lands of the United States. Stipulates that such survey program shall be designed to provide information about the location, extent, value, and characteristics of such resources. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Directs the Comptroller General to continuously monitor and evaluate the activities and operations of the Administration. Authorizes to be appropriated to the National Energy Information Administration and the Department of the Interior such amounts as may be requisite to full and efficient performance of the duties imposed upon such agencies by this Act.

Bill· SS. 1856 (94th)referred

A bill to require that States, which receive Federal payments with respect to any State welfare program, consent to suit in the Federal courts in action brought against the State by claimants for the aid for assistance provided under such program.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1975

Provides that in addition to any other requirement imposed by law as a condition of Federal financial participation in any State welfare program, there is imposed expressly the requirement that the State give its consent (thereby waiving any immunity to suit conferred upon the State or State officers by the 11th amendment of the Constitution) to the exercise of the judicial power of the United States in any suit brought by a claimant regarding such program. States that the acceptance of Federal aid by a State welfare program after the effective date of this Act shall constitute consent to such a suit.

Bill· SS. 1825 (94th)referred

A bill to authorize the construction of a lock and dam project on the Mississippi River near Alton, Ill. and Mo.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Authorizes the construction of a lock and dam project on the Mississippi River, Alton, Illinois and Missouri by the Corp of Engineers in accordance with plans approved by the Secretary of the Army on July 14, 1969. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as authorizing a twelve-foot channel above Alton, Illinois. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 1804 (94th)referred

National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Excludes from gross income under the Internal Revenue Code any amount of a student loan indebtedness which has been discharged, if such discharge was pursuant to a provision permitting such discharge, if such individual worked in specified professions or specified geographical regions.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 163 (94th)referred

A resolution calling on the President to promote negotiations for a Test Ban Treaty.

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States (1) should propose an immediate suspension on underground nuclear testing to remain in effect so long as the Soviet Union abstains from underground testing, and (2) should set forth promptly a new proposal to the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and other nations for a permanent treaty to ban all nuclear tests.

Bill· SS. 1664 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act.

United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975

Provides that priority for local lead elimination programs financed through the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act shall go to homes in which reside children with lead-based paint poisoning. Provides for the reduction of the amount of lead allowed in paint to 0.06 percent by weight. Authorizes appropriations for programs under such Act for fiscal years 1976, 1977 and 1978. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a National Childhood Lead Based Paint Poisoning Advisory Board to advise the Secretary a policy relating to the administration by such Act.

Bill· SS. 1618 (94th)referred

American Folklife Preservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1975

American Folklife Preservation Act - Creates an American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress. Provides that the center shall be subject to the supervision and direction of a board of trustees. Specifies the composition of the board, including: four members appointed by the President, and seven members appointed by the Librarian of Congress. Directs the Librarian to appoint a Director of the Center. Authorizes the Center to establish and implement a program of contracts, grants, loans and scholarships to promote and support American folklife traditions and arts. Provides that no payment shall be made pursuant to this Act to carry out any research or training over a period in excess of two years, with specified exceptions. Provides that no former employee of the Federal government shall be eligible to receive any grant or other assistance under this Act in the two year period following the termination of such employment. Requires the Center to submit to the Librarian of Congress, for inclusion in his annual report to the Congress, an annual report of its operations under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Center to carry out the provisions of this Act $167,750 for fiscal year 1976, $710,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $1,716,000 for fiscal year 1978.

Bill· SS. 1504 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for coverage of certain drugs under medicare.

United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1975

Provides, under title XVIII (Medicare) and title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, that qualified drugs requiring a physicians prescription or certification shall be included among the items and services covered under the hospital insurance program for the aged. States that the reasonable allowance for eligible drugs furnished an individual pursuant to any one prescription and purchased by such individual at any one time shall be reduced by an amount equal to the applicable prescription copayment obligator which shall be $1. Establishes, within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, a Formulary Committee to compile and publish a Formulary listing the drugs deemed qualified for benefits under this Act, together with maximum allowable costs and additional information concerning such drugs. Makes provisions for selecting drugs for the Formulary.

Bill· SS. 1485 (94th)referred

State Lottery Exemption Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1975

State Lottery Exemption Act - Exempts State-conducted lotteries, sweepstakes, and wagering pools, as well as vending machines maintained by State agencies for such purposes, from the wagering tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.

Bill· SS. 1479 (94th)open

A bill to protect the economic rights of labor in the building and construction industry by providing for equal treatment of craft and industrial workers.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1975

Provides that concerted activities on the part of labor organizations or laborers employed in the construction business shall be unfair labor practices within meaning of the National Labor Relations Act when directed at any of several employers on a construction site only if such acts would otherwise be unfair labor practices within the meaning of the Act. Requires ten days' notice to be given to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service of intent to strike a military installation engaged in specified activities.

Bill· SS. 1447 (94th)referred

Federal Handgun Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 1975

Federal Handgun Control Act - Defines the term "handgun" as a firearm designed or redesigned to be fired by the use of a single hand, including the parts from which a firearm can be assembled. Excludes antique firearms from the term. Makes it unlawful for any person to import, manufacture, sell, buy, transfer, receive, or transport any handgun which the Secretary of the Treasury has determined to be unsuitable for lawful purposes. States that a handgun which has a barrel of less than six inches in length shall not be approved for lawful purposes. Exempts from the provisions of this Act handguns sold or delivered to designated research facilities and duly commissioned law enforcement officers. Exempts firearms which are designated as curios or relics, and also occasional, sporadic sales by a licensed collector who is not a dealer. Prohibits any person other than a licensed importer, licensed dealer, or licensed manufacturer from knowingly possessing or transferring any handgun unless it is registered with the Secretary under this Act. Permits the Secretary to enter into grant agreements with State agencies who agree to carry out the registration requirements of this Act for handguns within the State. Authorizes appropriations of sums necessary to enable the Secretary to make such grants. Provides that the application for registration shall be filed in such form as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe, including: (1) the name and address of the applicant; (2) the number of the Federal handgun license issued to the applicant pursuant to this section; (3) the name of the manufacturer, the caliber or gage, the model and the type, and the serial number of the handgun; and (4) the date, place, name and address, of the person from whom the handgun was obtained. Specifies registration fees to be paid by applicants. Makes ineligible for registration any person who: (1) is under 18 years of age; (2) is, because of alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental disease or defect, an individual who cannot possess or use handguns safely or responsibly; (3) has been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (4) is a fugitive from justice; or (5) is not qualified under all appliable Federal, State, and local laws to register a handgun. Requires notice to the Secretary from a person to whom a handgun registration certificate has been issued under this section if such person changes his address, or transfers possession of a registered handgun. Makes similar provisions for obtaining a Federal handgun license for a handgun and ammunition of a caliber other than .22 rimfire. States that information required to be included in any application, certificate, or license submitted to or issued by the Secretary under this Act shall not be disclosed by him except to the National Crime Information Center established by the FBI, and to law enforcement officers requiring such information in pursuit of their official duties. Prescribes penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes the payment of compensation for the reasonable value of handguns voluntarily transferred to law enforcement agencies. Provides that the Secretary may prescribe such other rules and regulations as he deems reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Permits the Secretary to declare periods of amnesty for the registration of handguns under this Act or the transfer of handguns to any law enforcement agency. Specifies the effective dates of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes such appropriations as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1430 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 April 1975

States that it is the purpose of this Act to insure the free flow of oil in foreign and interstate commerce at the lowest possible price. Revises the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act by providing that on and after October 15, 1975, no person shall import into the United States any crude oil or refined petroleum product unless it has been purchased from the Federal Energy Administration, or manufactured from crude oil purchased from the Administration. Establishes a fine for importation in violation of such requirement. Sets forth the functions of the Administration. States that the Administration shall act as the exclusive agent of the United States in buying and selling petroleum products. Directs the Administration to function without loss or profit. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Administrator to submit to the President, for transmittal to Congress, an annual report which shall include a financial accounting of purchases and sales by the Administration together with recommendations by the Administrator for additional necessary legislation. States that the General Accounting Office shall audit the functions of the Administration under this Act semi-annually and report to the President and Congress. Imposes criminal penalties for the divulgence of information required to be kept secret by this Act. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 1924)

Bill· SS. 1408 (94th)referred

A bill to extend the claim period for compensation of home defects.

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1975

Permits a home owner whose mortgage is insured under the provisions of the National Housing Act to apply for Federal compensation for defects in such home up to nineteen months (presently one year) after the issuance of such mortgage.

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

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

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1975

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

Bill· SS. 1336 (94th)referred

Ozone Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1975

Ozone Protection Act - Declares that the release of chlorofluromethane may pose a danger to public health and safety. Provides for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of the nature and likelihood of potential effects on public health and the environment of the discharge of such gas. Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to report to the Congress on such potential effects. Provides for a program of standards to limit the emissions of such gas from major sources. Provides for the enforcement of prohibitions upon the manufacture and sale of aerosol spray containers which discharge such gas, including penalties of up to $10,000 in civil fines per day of violation under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 1302 (94th)reported

Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

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

Law· SS. 1281 (94th)open

An Act to extend the authority for the flexible regulation of interest rates on deposits and share accounts in depository institutions, to extend the National Commission on Electronic Fund Transfers, and to provide for home mortgage disclosure.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1975

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to provide the citizens and public officials of the United States with sufficient information to enable them to determine which depository institutions are filling their obligations to serve the housing needs of the communities and neighborhoods in which they are located. Requires depository institutions to compile and make available for the public the following information: (1) the number and total dollar amount of mortgage loans made by that institution which were outstanding as of the close of the last fiscal year of that institution; (2) the number and total dollar amount of mortgage loans made by that institution during such year; (3) the number and total dollar amount of savings accounts held by that institution as of the close of such year; and (4) the number of savings accounts opened during such year and the total dollar amount in such accounts at the close of such year. Specifies the Federal agencies responsible for enforcing this Act.

Bill· SS. 1201 (94th)referred

A bill to increase the aggregate gross compensation which may be paid to employees in the office of a Senator and to permit funds available for such purpose to be used to purchase or lease additional mechanical office equipment.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975

Increases the aggregate gross compensation which may be paid to employees in the office of a Senator. States that such aggregate compensation shall range from $417,298 in the office of a Senator representing a State with fewer than 2,000,000 population to $792,980 in the office of a Senator representing a State with a population of 17,000,000 or more. Permits such funds to be used to purchase or lease mechanical office equipment.

Bill· SS. 1196 (94th)referred

Interns for Political Leadership Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1975

Interns for Political Leadership Act - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to institutions of higher education for an internship program for providing students with practical political involvement with elected local, State and Congressional officials. Requires that arrangements for such grants provide for coordination between the on-campus educational programs of the persons selected and their activities as interns, with commensurate academic credit given for their work and achievement as interns. Provides that the students who are to participate in the internship program shall be selected by the institutions of higher education receiving grants. Directs the Commissioner, in order to assist him in the selection of institutions of higher education within a State to receive grants, to appoint a National Advisory Council for Political Leadership Interns. Provides that such Council shall be composed of 12 members appointed from among individuals especially qualified to serve on the Council. Directs the Council to advise the Commissioner with respect to the distribution of grants and with respect to other matters of policy. Limits the Federal share of the cost of student stipends under this Act to 50 percent. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out this Act $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, $1,250,000 for the ensuing three-month transition period, and $5,000,000 in each of the two succeeding fiscal years.

Bill· SS. 1177 (94th)referred

Voter Registration Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1975

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

Bill· SS. 1136 (94th)referred

Antitrust Enforcement Authorization Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975

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

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 109 (94th)passed

A resolution to establish a temporary select committee to study the Senate committee system.

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1975

Establishes a temporary select committee of the Senate comprised of 12 members to conduct a thorough study of the Senate committee system. Provides the committee with the powers necessary to carry out the study. Authorizes the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $900,000. Requests the select committee to submit interim reports and a final report with recommendations by February 28, 1976.

Bill· SS. 977 (94th)referred

National Emergencies Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

National Emergencies Act - Title I: Terminating Existing Declared Emergencies - States that all powers and authorities conferred by law upon the President, any other officer or employee of the Federal Government, or upon any department, agency, independent establishment, or any other body of the Federal Government, and all powers and authorities conferred by any Executive Order pursuant to law as a result of the existence of any national emergency in effect immediately prior to the two hundred and seventy-first day after the date of enactment of this Act, are terminated on such two hundred and seventy-first day. Title II: Future National Emergencies - Provides that in the event the President finds that the proclamation of a national emergency is essential to the preservation, protection, and defense of the Constitution, and is essential to the common defense, safety, or well-being of the territory and people of the United States, the President is authorized to proclaim the existence of a national emergency. Title III: Declarations of War by Congress - Stipulates that whenever Congress declares war, any provisions of law conferring powers and authorities to be exercised during time of war or a national emergency shall be effective from the date of such declaration and remain in effect only in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Title IV: Future National Emergencies - Provides that when the President declares a national emergency, or Congress declares war, any provisions of law conferring powers and authorities to be exercised during such a national emergency or during a war declared by the Congress shall be effective and remain in effect with respect to such emergency or war only in accordance with this Act. States that when the President declares a national emergency, no powers made available by statute for use in the event of an emergency shall become operative unless and until the President specifies by Executive Order the specific provisions of law under which he proposes that he, or other officers of the executive branch, will act. Provides that any national emergency declared by the President in accordance with this title shall terminate 180 days after the date the national emergency was declared unless Congress, by concurrent resolution, provides otherwise. Title V: Miscellaneous - Provides that when the President declares a national emergency, or Congress declares war, the President shall be responsible for maintaining a file, and an index thereof, of all Executive Orders issued by the President. Directs the President to transmit to the House of Representatives and the Senate and to the appropriate committees of the Congress the texts of each order, rule, or regulation, by whatever name called, promulgated by any executive department, administration, independent establishment, board, commission, official, group of officials, or other rulemaking authority. Title VI: Repeal of Certain Emergency Power Statutes - Provides for the repeal of specified provisions of law dealing with emergency powers.

Bill· SS. 984 (94th)referred

Land Resource Planning Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

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

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

A resolution relating to discrimination in international commerce.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1975

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

Bill· SS. 953 (94th)open

A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to clarify and strengthen the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to take action in the case of restrictive trade practices or boycotts.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1975

Makes it the policy of the United States to oppose restrictive trade practices or boycotts fostered or imposed by foreign countries against United States concerns as well as against other countries friendly to the United States. Makes it the policy of the United States to encourage and request domestic exporting firms to refuse to take any action which has the effect of furthering or supporting such restrictive trade practices against United States concerns. Specifies that curtailment of exports to, investments in, or economic transactions with countries which impose boycotts or engage in restrictive trade practices would be deemed appropriate action for carrying out the policies of the Export Administration Act of 1969.

Bill· SS. 962 (94th)referred

Older American Community Service Employment Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1975

Older Americans Community Service Employment Amendments - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to establish an older American community service program in order to promote useful part-time work opportunities in community service activities for unemployed low-income persons 55 years old or older who have poor employment prospects. Makes provisions for allotment of funds to State, local and private organizations to further the purposes of the program. Authorizes appropriations of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out this Act.

Bill· SS. 862 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of certain drugs under part A of the health insurance program established by title XVIII of such act.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1975

Provides, under title XVIII (Medicare) and title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, that qualified drugs requiring a physicians prescription or certification shall be included among the items and services covered under the hospital insurance program for the aged at a specified amount of payment. States that the reasonable allowance for eligible drugs furnished an individual pursuant to any one prescription and purchased by such individual at any one time shall be reduced by an amount equal to the applicable prescription copayment obligation which shall be $1. Establishes, within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, a Formulary Committee to compile and publish a Formulary listing the drugs deemed qualified for benefits under this Act, together with maximum allowable costs and additional information concerning such drugs. Makes provisions for selecting drugs for the Formulary. Increases the rate of hospital insurance tax on self employment income and on employers and employees.

Bill· SS. 854 (94th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1975

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

Bill· SS. 850 (94th)referred

National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1975

National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act Amendmends - Authorizes appropriations for the fiscal years subsequent to that of 1975 to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to formulate and carry out a program of assistance to the States to initiate maintain, or expand nonprofit breakfast programs in schools. States that as a national nutrition and health policy it is the purpose and intent of the Congress that the school breakfast program under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 be made available in all schools where it is needed to provide adequate nutrition for children in attendance. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with State agencies, to carry out a program of information to the schools in furtherance of this policy. Requires that within ninety days after the enactment of this legislation, the Secretary shall report to the committee of jurisdiction in the Congress his plans and those of cooperating State agencies, to bring about the needed expansion in the school breakfast programm. Sets forth the schedule of income limitations for reduced price lunches. Provides for the disbursement of funds under this Act to nonprofit private schools. Provides for the inclusion of specified commodities, such as cereal and shortening, in the food donations to the school lunch program covered by this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to enable the Secretary to formulate and carry out a program to assist States through grants-in-aid and other means to initiate, maintain, or expand nonprofit food service programs for needy children in institutions providing child care. Sets forth requirements for the apportionment of funds under this Act to the States. Authorizes the use of funds under the National School Lunch Act for nonfood assistance for the special food service program. Establish a National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant, and Fetal Nutrition. Provides for the membership of such council. Makes it the function of the Council to make a continuing study of the operation of the special supplemental food program and any related Act under which diet supplementation is provided to women, infants, and children, with a view to determining how such programs may be improved. Directs the Council to submit to the President and and the Congress annually a written report of the results of its study together with such recommendations for administrative and legislative changes as it deems appropriate.

Bill· SS. 863 (94th)referred

Local Rail Services Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1975

Local Rail Services Act - Restricts the termination of rail service over all or a portion of a line of railroad by carriers by railroad covered by the Interstate Commerce Act. Prohibits such rail service termination unless and until the Interstate Commerce Commission has issued a certificate declaring that the present or future public covenience and necessity permit such termination. Authorizes carriers by railroad, under conditions set forth in this Act, to enter into contracts for the joint ownership or joint use of spur, industrial, team, switching, or side tracks. Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission, in its actions requiring carriers by railroad to provide adequate and efficient facilities for the performance of car service, to consider the expense involved therein. Requires carriers by railroad to submit to the Commission full and complete diagrams of their transportation systems. Requires that such diagrams identify any line of railroad which a carrier plans to seek authority to abandon or over which it plans to terminate service. Authorizes the provision of Federal financial assistance to eligible States for the purpose of rail service assistance. Limits the Federal share of such assistance to 70 percent of the total. Requires that States receiving such assistance under this Act establish suitable State rail transportation plans. Sets forth other requirements as to financial control and performance evaluation for purposes of a States' eligibility. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary, up to $100,000,000 for each of the eight fiscal years including and following the date of enactment of this Act, to carry out this Act.

Law· SS. 811 (94th)open

Horse Protection Act Amendments of 1976

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1975

Horse Protection Act Amendments - Defines the terms used in the Act including the term "sore" to define the treatment of a horse made unlawful under the Act. Sets forth the Congressional findings as to the cruel, inhumane, and unfair practices to be eliminated with regard to the treatment of horses. Requires the management of a horse show or horse exhibition to disqualify any horse which is sore or which has any unsound limb from being shown or exhibited. Prohibits the sale or auction of any horse which is sore and provides for the appointing and retaining of a person qualified to detect and diagnose a sore horse and horse with any unsound limb (other than a person who has been disqualified by the Secretary) to inspect horses for purposes of the Horse Protection Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to inspect any horse show, exhibition, public horse sale or auction and to inspect and copy all such records as are required to be kept under this Act. Prohibits the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, or receiving any horse which is sore (except a horse which is sore as a result of veterinary medicine treatment) where there is reason to believe that the horse may be shown, exhibited, or entered in a horse show, exhibition, sale, or auction. Prohibits the showing, exhibiting, or entering any horse in such an event for the purpose of showing, exhibiting, selling, or auctioning, if the horse is sore. Prohibits a horse being shown or exhibited by any person who has been advised that the horse has an unsound limb. Prohibits the management of a horse show, exhibition, sale, or auction to fail to disqualify any horse which is sore or which has an unsound limb from being shown or exhibited, to fail to prohibit the public sale or auction of any horse which is sore, and, in the case of management which appoints and retains a qualified expert to inspect horses, fail to disqualify or prohibit horses from beign shown, exhibited, sold, or auctioned upon the findings of such experts. Prohibits the failure to keep or submit to the Secretary, required records, notices, reports, and other materials; to refuse to permit Government inspection to determine compliance with this law; or to fail to provide adequate space or facilities for the Secretary of Agriculture to use to carry out his inspection and enforcement functions. Revises the enforcement and criminal provisions, civil penalties and other sanctions for noncompliance of the provisions of the Horse Protection Act. Makes it a crime to "knowingly" commit any of the prohibited acts defined in the Act. Authorizes the Secretary, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, to disqualify any person who is convicted of a criminal violation or found to have committed a civil violation of this Act or any regulation of this Act or any regulation thereunder from future horse shows, horse exhibitions, public horse sales and auctions for a period of up to one year for a first offense and not less than one year for each subsequent offense. Sets forth procedural requirements and authorities to enforce this Act including authority in the Secretary to require annual or special reports, to obtain witnesses, and to penalize failure to comply with procedures. Requires the Secretary to submit annual reports on enforcement actions taken under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for carrying out the provisions of the Act not to exceed $1,000,000 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1975, June 30, 1976, and June 30, 1977.

Bill· SS. 810 (94th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1975

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

Bill· SS. 710 (94th)referred

A bill to incorporate Recovery, Incorporated.

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1975

Provides for the Federal incorporation of Recovery, Incorporated. Prohibits specified political activities by such corporation.

Bill· SS. 740 (94th)referred

National Energy Production Board Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1975

National Energy Production Board Act - Declares that it is the policy and goal of the United States to overcome as rapidly as possible the dependence of the United States on foreign sources of energy. Declares that the purposes of this Act: (1) are to mobilize all resources and expertise of Federal government, (2) to stimulate the economy and create jobs, and (3) to enhance competition in the energy industry by assisting small, independent companies. Defines terms used in this Act. Title I: National Energy Production Board - Establishes the National Energy Production Board consisting of a Chairman of cabinet rank and four members of subcabinet rank. Empowers the Board to carry out the provisions of this Act. Title II: Duties and Responsibilities - Authorizes and directs the Board to review and report quarterly to the Congress on: (1) the current status of all activities and programs being conducted by public and private sectors to increase the production of energy resources within the United States; (2) the current status of all significant activites being conducted outside the United States to increase the production of coal, oil, and natural gas which may influence (A) the availability of energy supplies for the United States or (B) the availability of personnel, material, and equipment for the exploration, development, and production of domestic energy resources; and (3) the availability of essential materials, equipment, supplies, and trained manpower in the private sector to achieve maximum production from domestic energy resources. Directs the Board to prepare and carry out a Federal oil and gas exploration program designed to determine the extent, location and value of oil and gas reserves on Federal lands, including the Outer Continental Shelf. Declares that such program shall involve prompt, comprehensive, and environmentally responsible activities, including exploratory drillings, in consultation with affected State and local governments. Title III: Programs for Congressional Review with Right of Disapproval - Directs the Board to prepare, within 90 days, programs for the development of Naval Petroleum Reserves (NPR) Numbered 1, 2, and 3, in California and Wyoming and the exploration of Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 4 in Alaska. Stipulates that the plan for NPR 1, 2 and 3 provide for the prompt development of these reserves to a state of ready availability for use to meet requirements for strategic oil storage and critical civilian requirements. Provides that either of these programs may be disapproved by action of either House of Congress within 60 days after their submission. Declares that if no disapproval is made the program may go forward contingent on the availability of funds from the Energy Production Trust Fund created by Title VI of this Act. Directs the Board to submit within 90 days, a Federal Facilities Energy Program providing for the use of existing Federal facilities and resources to assist in the accelerated exploration, development and production of energy resources. Provides the same procedure of Congressional review and right of disapproval to such Federal Facilities Energy Program. Authorizes the Board to identify Federal procedures and requirements that significantly delay decision-making and action on specific essential energy projects and to propose expediting procedures to the interested department or agency consistent with existing law. Title IV: Programs Requiring Express Legislative Authorization - Directs the Board to prepare, within nine months: (1) a Federal Coal Production Program providing for accelerated coal production from public lands; (2) a Federal Energy Transportation Improvement Program; and (3) a Federal Oil and Gas Production Program. Declares that the Federal Oil and Gas Production program shall include provisions for development and production of oil and gas reserves under Federal management, joint ventures and cost sharing with private industry and preferences for entry into the oil and gas production industry by independent producers. Stipulates that none of the programs authorized under this title may proceed without express legal authorization of the Congress. Title V: Guidelines and Administration - Requires that every proposed action program to increase the production of domestic energy resources which is developed by the Board pursuant to titles II, III, and IV of this Act for transmittal to the Congress be accompanied by an explanatory background report. Specifies the nature of such report. Requires that the Board consider the impact of such programs on (1) attaining a greater degree of domestic energy self-sufficiency; (2) the quality of the environment; (3) the revenues to be received by the Federal Government from the use and development of public resources; (4) employment; and other related areas. Provides that Federal assistance under the programs may involve direct utilization of existing Federal facilities or other skills and expertise, the designation of a Federal lead agency for the project, or a cooperative role involving private enterprise. Stipulates that proposals of the Board shall be reviewed by: (1) the Energy Resources Council; (2) the Governor of any affected State; and (3) the governing bodies of affected local areas. Requires the Board to insure that the right of review be provided to private industry and private groups also. Title VI: National Energy Production Trust Fund - Establishes the National Energy Production Trust Fund in the U. S. Treasury. Provides that such fund receive $1,000,000,000 in fiscal year 1976 and $2,000,000,000 annually thereafter from revenue payable to the U. S. Treasury under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Stipulates that all revenues paid into such fund shall be used only to carry out the purposes of this Act; and shall only be expended by act of Congress. Title VII: Advisory Committees and Inter-Agency Coordination - Directs the Board to establish special program advisory committees for each domestic energy production action program proposed. Requires that such committees provide for the representation of listed interests including (1) State and local governments; (2) representatives of affected elements of the energy industry; and (3) representatives of labor. Provides that the Energy Resources Council shall assist the Board in the coordination of Federal agency activities under this Act. Title VIII: General Provisions - Provides that this Act shall take effect on the date of its enactment and shall terminate on September 30, 1980.

Bill· SS. 701 (94th)referred

Consumer Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1975

Consumer Energy Act - Title I: Natural Gas Short Title - Natural Gas Production and Conservation Act - Defines the terms used in this Act. States that new natural gas may be sold or transferred in commerce by a producer only if its total price at the time deliveries are first commenced does not exceed the base price, applicable adjustment, or additional amount, if any authorized by this Act. Directs the Federal Power Commission to establish an initial national base price for natural gas within 180 days of enactment, and to make such price retroactive to January 1, 1975. States that the initial national base price shall not be less than $.40 nor more than $.75 per thousand cubic feet of natural gas. Provides for an annual adjustment of the base price to account for any inflation. States that the Commission may authorize charges for natural gas in excess of the base price in any high-cost production areas designated by the Commission according to specified criteria set forth in this Act. Permits the pass through, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, of the cost of all new natural gas unless the costs exceed the applicable price ceiling. Limits the applicability of the provisions of this Act to new natural gas. Requires that for sales of old natural gas, priority be given to local distribution companies to meet the requirements of each such company's residential and small users. Makes it unlawful for local distribution companies to charge residential and small users rates which do not reflect the lesser cost of natural gas for such users. Directs the Commission to grant or deny approval for the construction of new gas pipelines within 120 days. Stipulates that agreements pertaining to oil or gas development on Federal lands shall require, as a condition to such agreement, that the person granted the right of development design and implement immediately an exploratory and development program designed to obtain maximum production from such lands as soon as practicable, upon approval by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to report annually to the Commission and to Congress on the status of all Federal lands leased for oil and gas development. Directs producers to keep the Commission currently informed on a reservoir to reservoir basis of all natural gas reserves which it has discovered. Prohibits the use of natural gas and propane for boiler fuel by users other than residential or small users unless, upon petition by a user, the Commission determines that (1) such user has a plan to convert as soon as possible to alternative fuels produced in any State; or (2) it is not feasible to utilize such alternative fuels at the time of such Commission determination. Directs the Commission to promulgate by rule a national plan to prohibit as soon as practicable boiler fuel use of natural gas and propane contracted for prior to January 1, 1975, by users other than residential or small users. Requires the Commission to take necessary steps to assure the availability in interstate commerce of sufficient quantities of natural gas for use as a raw material feedstock or process fuel in the production of fertilizer and essential agricultural chemicals in existing and new plants. Authorizes the Commission, upon a finding that it is in the public interest, to direct any natural-gas company to establish a physical interconnection between any specified facility of such company and any specified facility of any other such company, or any producer. States that upon a finding that there is a natural gas supply emergency in a specific area, the Commission may, by order, direct any natural-gas company or companies which is not itself experiencing such an emergency to make specified deliveries of natural gas, directly or indirectly, to the natural-gas company which is experiencing the emergency. Requires that the company delivering gas for such an emergency be compensated at a rate equal to the price of the highest-cost natural gas sold by such company plus any additional price authorized by the Commission. Title II: Oil Price Regulation - Oil Consumers' Price Protection Act - Directs the President within 15 days of enactment of this Act to issue orders establishing controlled ceiling prices to govern the first sale of "old" and "new" domestic crude oil. Stipulates that such ceiling for "new" domestic crude oil shall not exceed 70 percent of the actual average world market price for crude oil purchased for export from major oil producing countries during the 2-week period from January 1 through January 14, 1975. Stipulates that such orders shall not apply to synthetic oil manufactured from coal, shale, or tar sands. Requires the President to review the effect of such orders to determine (1) the extent to which any such order has tended to reduce the world oil price levels established by cartels; (2) any measurable impact any order, has had, on the Nation's domestic supply of crude oil and the domestic demand for petroleum products refined or produced from such crude oil; (3) the extent to which such order has reduced the rate of inflation; and (4) any effect which such order has had, or may have on the profit margins of major oil companies. Requires that any such order require that any reduction in the price of crude oil or any refined petroleum product resulting from the application of such order be passed through to any subsequent purchaser. Title III: National Energy Supply Corporation - National Energy Supply Corporation Act - Establishes the National Energy Supply Corporation. States that the Corporation shall be administered by a Board of Directors composed of five individuals appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Authorizes the Corporation to (1) explore for oil and natural gas on any public lands; (2) develop, produce, import, purchase, refine, store, transport, and sell oil or natural gas; (3) engage in research and development for improved methods for the discovery, production, refining, storage, and transport of oil or natural gas and to operate experimental installations incident to such research and development; and (4) explore for, import, purchase, transport, and sell oil or natural gas anywhere in the world other than in the United States. Directs the Corporation to (1) establish priorities so as to alleviate shortages of oil or natural gas and products, to maximize competition in the industry, to lower the world prices of oil, and to provide increased supplies at reasonable prices to the consumer; (2) give first preference to the purchase of oil from foreign nations or international entities which are willing to sell, or to negotiate to sell, at prices below the world market price; (3) act in specified situations as the exclusive agent of the United States in specified purchasing situations; and (4) consult with the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and any other appropriate agency as to how its powers should be exercised to eliminate or alleviate anticompetitive or noncompetitive conditions in the energy industry. Requires the Corporation to establish standby reserves of oil and natural gas. Directs the Corporation to notify the Environmental Protection Agency whenever it determines to construct a refinery or establish such reserves. Specifies that the Corporation shall endeavor to sell crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products purchased by it in such manner as to (1) encourage competition within the petroleum industry within the United States; (2) allocate available supplies equitably on a geographical basis; and (3) insure the maximum utilization of petroleum refining facilities located within the United States. Exempts the Corporation from all Federal taxation. Stipulates that the Corporation shall not be exempt from State and local taxation. Prohibits the Corporation from selling its products at prices that are below its actual costs. Requires the Corporation to report to the Congress and the President annually all of its activities. Sets forth specific items to be included in such report. Provides that the Congress shall exercise continuing oversight over the activities of the Corporation. Establishes within the Corporation, but independent of its control, a Citizens Advisory Commission. Sets forth the membership and organization of the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall monitor, review, and evaluate the activities of the Corporation and report thereon to the Congress not less than once every six months. Sets forth other specified functions of the Commission. Empowers the Corporation to incur debt for capital and operating purposes. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Corporation for fiscal year 1975, and for each of the next ten succeeding fiscal years, $50,000. Title IV: Oil Pipeline Transportation - Oil Pipeline Transportation Act - Transfers all functions of the Interstate Commerce Commission with respect to the regulation of oil pipelines to the Federal Power Commission. Provides that whenever the Commission finds action necessary or desirable in the public interest, it may by order, direct an oil pipeline company (1) to extend or improve its transportation or storage facilities, or (2) establish a physical connection of its transportation or storage facilities with the facilities of any person engaged or legally authorized to engage in the refining or distribution of oil. States that no oil pipeline company shall (1) abandon its facilities or any service rendered without the permission and approval of the Commission; or (2) undertake the construction of extension or any facilities for the transportation or storage of oil, unless there is in force a certificate issued by the Commission authorizing such acts. Prescribes the procedures and requirements for granting of such certificates of public convenience and necessity. States that the Commission shall not grant, issue, or renew a certificate of public convience and necessity until it has received the advice of the Attorney General of the United States and the Federal Trade Commission. Makes it unlawful for any pipeline company to refuse to provide any shipper of such oil or products who meets minimum tender requirements access of exit storage of terminal facilities at any origin point of any destination point. Provides that a pipeline company may file an application with Commission requesting that the required minimum tender be raised. States that in every determination by the Commission upon an application for an increased tender, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant. Requires that such hearing shall include consideration of: (1) evidence from factual tests of the degree of intermixture of crude oil or refined petroleum products; (2) other relevant scientific, technological, and engineering calculations; (3) the opinion of the National Transportation Safety Board; (4) the opinion of the Department of Justice regarding the effects on competition of the proposed increased minimum tender as requested by such pipeline company. Prescribes penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Commission to monitor the activities of oil pipeline companies subject to the provisions of this Act by periodic investigations.

Bill· SS. 699 (94th)referred

A bill to permit Senators to use mobile offices in their home State.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1975

Authorizes, under the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, each Senator to have one or more mobile offices in the State he represents. Specifies the formula for determining the maximum rental amount to be paid for such offices.