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United States · United States Congress · 4 November 1977
Declares the Senate denunciation of the disregard of human rights by the Government of Democratic Kampuchean (Cambodia). Calls upon the President to express the concern of the American people, and to initiate efforts to end these violations.
United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a limited income tax credit to taxpayers who are disabled for expenses of household services and to taxpayers who maintain a household which includes a disabled individual for expenses of caring for such individual.
United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1977
Permits importation, mailing of, and interstate commerce in tickets or equipment concerning lotteries authorized by laws of a foreign country.
United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1977
Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 717 (Mining industry safety).
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the excise tax on private foundations' investment income.
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1977
Repeals the existing program of mortgage protection life insurance for veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who are entitled to assistance in acquiring a suitable housing unit with special fixtures or movable facilities made necessary by the nature of the veteran's disability. Establishes a new program of mortgage protection life insurance, which includes the following provisions: (1) sets the maximum amount of insurance under a policy provided under this Act at no more than $40,000; and (2) expands eligibility to include any veteran entitled to compensation for (a) permanent and total service-connected disability, or (b) the loss or loss of use of one lower extremity together with residuals of organic disease or injury which so affect the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without resort to a wheelchair, and any veteran who establishes to the satisfaction of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs that he is unable to obtain commercial life insurance at a standard rate because of his service-connected disability.
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1977
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay out of the Hungarian Claims Fund an amount to be determined by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to a certain individual in full satisfaction of all her claims against the Government of Hungary arising out of a loss of real property.
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1977
Declares that the President should instruct the United States delegation to the Belgrade Conference (1) to bring to the attention of attending countries incidents of harassment and human rights violations, especially violations of the rights of persons attempting to monitor the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and (2) to urge observation of human rights and redress of such violations.
United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1977
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to waive all or part of an automobile increase in the inpatient hospital deductible where the Secretary determines that such increase would seriously impair the economic well-being of individuals receiving benefits under the Medicare program.
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1977
Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning November 13, 1977, and ending November 19, 1977, as "National Gifted and Talented Children Week."
United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1977
Expresses congressional favor of the proposed revised coverage schedule of basic benefits for employee pension benefit plans other than multiemployer plans which was transmitted to Congress by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation on September 23, 1977.
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1977
Designates the South Portal Federal Office Building of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare at 200 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, D. C., as the "Hubert H. Humphrey Building."
United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1977
Regional Energy Development Act - Chapter I: Introductory - Declares that energy shortages and the high cost of energy have created economic hardships in the Northeastern States, which would especially benefit from regional cooperation with the United States through an entity capable of financing and otherwise promoting increased energy supply and energy conservation. Defines "Northeastern States" as Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes the creation of a corporation for profit, which will not be an agency or establishment of the United States, and shall be known as the Energy Corporation of the Northeast. Directs the President to appoint incorporators who reside in the Northeastern States to serve as the initial Board of Directors of the Corporation, and to take whatever actions are necessary to establish the Corporation. Stipulates that a Northeastern State shall become a member of the Corporation when such State shall subscribe for State stock, contribute initial capital in the amount of $1 per capita, and enact supporting legislation. Allows the Corporation to become operational if at least three States become members before December 31, 1978. Authorizes States that are contiguous to members to join the Corporation in the same manner. Authorizes the Corporation to participate in joint ventures with public or private groups and to operate through subsidiaries. Requires the Corporation to submit annual reports and audits to the President, Congress, Governors and legislatures of Member States. Directs the Governors, on a rotating basis, to designate independent persons to evaluate the performance of the Corporation every two years. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Authorizes the Corporation to participate in financing any project related to solving the energy needs of the Northeast. Allows the Corporation to assist projects by loans, guarantees or equity investments. Stipulates that before any financial assistance is provided, the Board of Directors of the Corporation must find that: (1) the project is expected to have a beneficial impact on the energy problems of the region; (2) the investment together with other Corporation activities will not materially impair the credit of the Corporation; (3) private capital is unavailable or insufficient; and (4) unless this limitation is specially waived, the Corporation will not operate the project on a continuing basis or invest more than 50 percent of the total cost. Authorizes rejection of each project by the Governor of the Member State in which it is located. Charges the Board with reviewing periodically the allocation of Corporation resources among the Member States to assure a measure of equity in the distribution of benefits. Limits the Corporation's investment in any one project to the greater of 10 percent of its borrowing authority or $200,000,000. Chapter IV: Financing - Stipulates that capital subscriptions from the States ($1 per capita initial contribution) and private investors shall determine the borrowing authority of the Corporation according to a formula of $15 borrowing backed by Federal guarantees for each $1 capital contribution. Authorizes the contribution of additional capital by the States after the initial subscription. Authorizes the issuance of capital securities to States and private investors in a form determined by the Board. Permits the Corporation to issue its own obligations which shall be general obligations payable out of any revenues. Prohibits the Corporation from pledging the credit of the United States or the credit of Member States. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Permits the Secretary to agree with the Corporation that the United States will purchase the product of its projects, if necessary, in the event market conditions preclude private sale. Chapter VI: State Legislation - Requires Member States, upon joining the Corporation, to enact legislation: (1) assuring decisions within 90 days of application on request for permits required for Corporation projects; (2) exempting the property, income, and operations of the Corporation from State and local taxation; and (3) specifying that insofar as the provisions of any State, general, special, or local law may be inconsistent with this Act, the provisions of this Act and the legislation enacted under this Chapter are controlling. Chapter VII: Miscellaneous - Specifies terms of construction and separability of the provisions of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make loans to local government units with populations of at least 100,000 persons for the establishment of nonprofit clinics for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations establishing maximum fees for such services. Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years to carry out this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1977
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt a person from the requirement of an understanding of the English language, if such person is 50 years of age, has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least five years, and was admitted or granted asylum in the United States because of persecution or fear of persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion.
United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1977
Declares that the President should establish a Commission on Domestic and International Hunger and Malnutrition which should: (1) collect and generate information and resources on food, hunger, malnutrition and related concerns; (2) assess current programs affecting domestic and international hunger and malnutrition; (3) analyze and report its findings and recommendations to the President, the Congress, and the public; and (4) assist the President and the Congress in implementing its recommendations.
United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1977
Directs the Secretary of Labor, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, to appoint a committee to advise on the administration and enforcement of provisions authorizing employment of the handicapped at wages less than the minimum wage pursuant to special certificates.
United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1977
Bank Securities Services Reform Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require Federal banking agencies to adopt rules and regulations to govern banks' effecting of transactions in securities for customers. Directs each appropriate agency to adopt specific examination and enforcement procedures regarding such securities transactions. Permits each agency to classify persons, securities, transactions, reports, and procedures and to prescribe different requirements for different classes thereof. Requires each agency: (1) to report to the Securities and Exchange Commission the identity of those banks for which reports have been prepared and which effected transactions in securities for customers; 2) to supply the Commission with requested information from such reports; and 3) to notify the Commission of possible securities law violations. Grants the appropriate agencies authority to enforce compliance with the terms of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1977
Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to authorize the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to delay the January 1, 1978, effective date for benefit payments with respect to terminations of multiemployer plans to a date not later than July 1, 1979, if it determines that a delay is necessary to prevent serious financial difficulty for the corporation and to insure proper coverage for multiemployer plans terminating after such effective date.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1977
Declares a specified portion of the Delaware River in the Borough of Palmyra, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, nonnavigable.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1977
Prohibits the United States Postal Service or the Postal Rate Commission from requiring handwritten addresses or return addresses on letters of individuals which qualify for a special rate, commonly referred to as the "citizens' rate," when establishing such rate.
United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1977
Economic Opportunity Amendments - Extends the authorization for appropriations for the following programs under the Economic Opportunity Act: (1) demonstration community partnership agreements, (2) rural and urban community action programs, (3) special programs to combat rural poverty, (4) Headstart and Follow Through, (5) Community economic development, (6) Native American projects, (7) research and demonstration projects, and (9) evaluation programs. Extends the authorization for appropriations administration and coordination of programs under such Act. Sets a minimum size of 15 members for community action agencies and changes the maximum length of service for community representatives on community action boards from six to seven years. Provides for direct community action sponsorship of summer youth recreation program. Sets a permanent Federal/non-Federal funding ratio of 80/20 for community action agencies. Revises administrative authority within the Community Services Administration. Phases out the National Advisory Council. Abolishes the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Community Services. Authorizes the making or guaranteeing of loans to Community Action Agencies and eligible community-based organizations for business, housing, and community development projects. Repeals authorization for an environmental action program, day care projects, and specified other activities under the Economic Opportunity Act. Revokes authorization for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Service's program for winterization of old or substandard dwellings, improved space conditioning, and insulation.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1977
Better Jobs and Income Act - States that it is the intent of Congress to provide training and job opportunities to principal earners in families with children and to provide income support and supplementation to low-income families and individuals. States that Congress finds it necessary to consolidate and reform Federal and State income assistance programs. Title I: Cash Assistance Program Under The Social Security Act - Amends the Social Security Act to add Title XXI entitled "Income Supplement and Income Support for Families and Individuals". Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), in accordance with the provisions of such Title, to make payments to an eligible household unit (household), as such term is defined in this Act, for any month in which the available income of such household is less than the maximum amount payable according to provisions of this Act, and in which the value of the household's assets does not exceed the allowable amount specified in this Act. Excludes from eligibility for payments as a member of a household: (1) individuals who are not citizens of the United States or aliens not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; (2) individuals confined in penal or correctional institutions; (3) inmates of public institutions. Directs HEW, to assist in the effective implementation of the Employment Opportunities Program established by Title II of this Act, to notify the Secretary of Labor of each adult member of a household with respect to which amounts are payable under this Act. Enumerates exemptions to such reporting requirement based on the need of an otherwise available worker in the home, the disability of such an individual, or status as a full-time student. Directs HEW, in the case of any blind or disabled individual who has not attained age 65 and who is receiving payments under this Act, to provide for referral of such individual to the appropriate State agency administering the State plan for vocational rehabilitation services approved under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Directs the referral of such an individual who is under age 16 to the State agency administering the State plan, required by this Act, for services to disabled children, for review, at least quarterly, of the blindness or disability of such individual and the need for and utilization of the services made available under such plan. Specifies the amount of payment to a household. States that such amount shall be the "maximum payable amount" as determined by regulations set forth in this Act, reduced by the amount of "available income" as determined under provisions of this Act. Directs the payment of sum in addition to the amount payable to an eligible household in order to offset liability for Federal income tax due on earned income. Sets forth tables specifying the maximum payable amount to a household according to the number of members and the status of each member as adult, child, or aged, blind or disabled. Reduces the amount payable for each member who is eligible for subsidized work or training under the Employment Opportunities Program established by Title II of this Act and who is required to be referred to the Secretary of Labor unless such member is certified as being incapacitated, or has not been offered employment or training. Defines "available income" as: (1) 100 percent of Federal assistance income; (2) 80 percent of nonemployment income; and (3) 50 percent of earned income, plus "excess available income "from previous months which is attributed to the month in question, but less specified types of payments related to Federal assistance and nonemployment income and expenses incurred in maintaining employment. Prohibits the payment of benefits under this Act to a household if the value of its nonbusiness assets exceeds $5,000 in any month, or if the value of its business assets held for the production of self-employment income exceeds, in any month, a limit prescribed by HEW. Excludes from the determination of nonbusiness assets of a household: (1) the home, if it is the residence of such household; (2) the household goods and personal effects, including tools or similar items necessary for a member to engage in gainful employment; and (3) separate, identifiable amounts set aside for burial expenses. Directs that the payment to a household in Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands be scaled according to the ratio of the per capita incomes of such territories in fiscal year 1980 to the per capita income of the State having the lowest such income. Requires that the determination of available income and the value of nonbusiness assets be similarly scaled. Exempts household members in such territories from the requirement for subsidized work or training until such time as the Employment Opportunities Program established by Title II of this Act is extended to such territories. Authorizes the States to enter into agreements with HEW under which the States will make supplemental payments to households receiving payment from HEW under this Act. Sets forth the method by which the amount of such supplements shall be determined. Requires the States to reimburse HEW for that portion of the cost of such supplements which is not covered by Federal participation. Sets forth directions for the computation of the amount of Federal participation in each State supplemental payment program. Requires each State to pay to HEW a specified percentage of the annual Federal expenditure for payments under this Act in order to assure that each State will continue to share responsibility for meeting the objectives of this Act. Establishes procedures to limit the fiscal liability of the States for participation in the program of State supplemental payments. Directs HEW to prescribe criteria for approval of State plans for counseling and services to blind or disabled children. Requires HEW to pay to the State agency administering such plan the costs incurred in each fiscal year. Sets forth requirements and measures for the administration of the income supplementation program established by this Act. Includes requirements for making application for benefits and for determining eligibility for benefits. Directs HEW to make adjustments in future payments for overpayments and underpayments to households. Requires HEW to establish procedures for the determination of disagreements by an affected individual. Establishes criminal penalties for fraud under this Act. Amends Title XX (Grants to States for Services) of the Social Security Act by establishing under such Title a new program of grants to States to enable each State to furnish assistance to meet the living expenses of needy families and individuals which are not met under the payment program established by this Act. Directs HEW to pay to each State that has an approved plan for such assistance, the total expenditures for the provision of such assistance. Sets limits on the total amount of such payments to any State for a given year. Excludes Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands from such program except when the need for emergency assistance arises from natural disaster or other occurrence of regional or national significance beyond the control of the named territories. Authorizes the President to permit HEW to make payment to States for assistance in meeting living expenses when emergency conditions exist because of a natural disaster. Sets forth steps for the establishment of State plans to administer the assistance program established under Title XX. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the amount of the credit against personal income tax to which an individual is entitled based on the individual's earned income. Excludes from the definition of the term "earned income" amounts received as compensation for subsidized work and training under the Employment Opportunities Program established under Title II of this Act. Repeals Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act and the program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and the Work Incentive Program for Recipients of AFDC of Title IV of such Act. Repeals the Food Stamp Act of 1964. Title II: Employment Opportunities Program - Establishes an employment opportunities program under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 pursuant to which the Secretary of Labor is to provide financial assistance to prime sponsors under the comprehensive manpower Services program, Indian tribes on State or Federal reservation, and, where no appropriate prime sponsor or Indian tribe exists, other entities. Conditions assistance under this title upon submission and approval of an employment opportunities plan, each such plan to include (1) a job search assistance program, (2) a subsidized work and training opportunities program, (3) provisions to assure integrated administration of such programs and for relating programs under this title to other public and private programs and activities, and (4) provisions for public hearings. Directs the Secretary to provide financial assistance to the State Governors to be used for certain activities facilitating and coordinating implementation of approved plans. States that any adult who is a member of a household unit which includes a child or which has been determined to be eligible for cash assistance under title I shall be eligible for job search assistance. Specifies minimum requirements for job search assistance programs, among them (1) use of a computerized job matching program in cooperation with the State employment security agency, (2) a program of job search assistance services, (3) referral to job opportunities of eligible individuals for an initial eight-week period and, thereafter, of eligible individuals who are members of households receiving assistance under title I of this Act and who have not found unsubsidized private or public employment, and (4) referral of eligible persons to subsidized work or training opportunities. Limits eligibility for subsidized work and training assistance to principal or sole earners in households which include at least one child, or to adults in such households if no household member has had earned income for six months, who have been unable to obtain unsubsidized work through the job search program. Requires that each subsidized work and training program plan include (1) the provision of both full- and part-time opportunities for subsidized work and training designed to lead to unsubsidized work, (2) specified assurances relative to wages, leave, and other working conditions of participants, (3) provisions for terminating participation of an individual after 52 weeks of subsidized work and training and for continuing wages or allowances to such a person during a designated period of renewed job search activity, and (4) provisions for subsequent placement in subsidized positions of eligible persons unable to find work during the renewed job search period.
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Rehabilitation Amendments - Amends the formula for allocating funds among the States for basic vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Title I: Drug Amendments - Comprehensive Drug Amendments - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to: (1) redefine "new drug" and "new animal drug;" (2) increase criminal penalties and establish civil penalties under such Act; (3) permit nonprescription labels without a statement of the quantity of each active ingredient of the drug; (4) require certain labeling information on prescription drugs; (5) require certain labeling information regarding proper use; (6) establish a "new drug evaluation agreement" procedure and require it be met before any new drug can be marketed; (7) require the public release of safety and effectiveness data; (8) amend the procedures concerning confidential information; and (9) require that imported drugs come from registered establishments. Title II: Food and Drug Administration - Food and Drug Administration Act - Establishes a Food and Drug Administration within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Establishes an Office of Drug Information within the Administration. Transfers to the Administration all functions of such Department under certain specified Acts.
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977
Declares it the sense of the Senate that the Privacy Protection Study Commission should be commended for its report, "Personal Privacy in an Information Society," and that the Congress should implement the Commission's recommendations.
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977
Amends the Bankruptcy Act to establish in the order of payment out of bankrupt estates, a priority for consumers on account of a deposit of money made in connection with the purchase, lease, or rental of goods or services for personal, family or household use.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1977
Uniformed Federal Welfare and Medicaid Assistance Act - Amends Title IV (Aid to Families with Dependent Children), Title XVIII (Medicare), and Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide that the Federal matching rate for purposes of reimbursement to States under the programs of aid to needy families with children and medical assistance shall be set at 75 percent.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1977
Bus Excise Tax Repeal Act - Repeals the excise taxes on certain bus parts and accessories, and on tires, tubes and tread rubber used in connection with intercity, local and school buses. Provides for the refund of excise taxes paid on lubricating oil, gasoline and other motor fuels when used in such buses.
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1977
Property Tax Relief Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse any jurisdiction which has established a program to grant tax credits against real property or personal income tax or rebates to any household whose head has attained age 65 and provides more than 50 percent of the support of the household.
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1977
Child Welfare Amendments - Amends the program of Aid to Families with Dependent of Title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a program of Federal payments for foster care maintenance and adoption assistance. Declares that a State, to be eligible for payments under this Act, shall have a plan for the administration of such program. Sets forth the requirements for approval of such a plan by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Authorizes the States to make payments for foster care maintenance and adoption assistance and sets forth the requirements children and adoptive parents must meet to receive assistance under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to fund the programs established by this Act and provides for allotments to the States each year equal to 110 percent of the amount of their allotments for the preceding fiscal year. Requires the States, as a condition for receiving an increase in their allotments; (1) to conduct an inventory of all children under foster care for six months preceding such inventory; (2) to develop a statewide information system to locate such children; (3) to develop a case review system; and (4) to establish procedural safeguards to protect the rights of parents and children under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of provide a State with technical assistance in developing programs established by this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1977
Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare benefits for individuals who require total parenteral nutrition (TPN) as a result of intestinal surgery.
United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1977
Provides for payment of a supplemental tuition allowance to each qualified veteran upon application to the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs. Structures such allowance to offset institutional differences in tuition costs.
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1977
Commuter Rail Passenger Service Continuation Act - Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to require ConRail to continue furnishing commuter rail services where an adequate subsidy is available. Requires the Corporation to furnish additional commuter service if adequate compensation is provided by a State or a local or regional transportation authority. Authorizes the United States Railway Association to reimburse ConRail, or a State or local subsidizer for un-insurable losses up to $50,000,000 if the Rail Services Planning Office has certified that ConRail after due diligence has been unable to obtain insurance to cover such losses. Increases the aggregate principal amount of obligations which may be issued by the Association. Stipulates that the date of initiation of a program to correct deferred maintenance or railroad facilities shall be used to establish the Federal financial assistance period.
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1977
Labor Reform Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to increase the size of the National Labor Relations Board to seven members and the terms of Board members to seven years. Revises Board quorum requirements to reflect such increased membership. Directs the Board to establish procedures pursuant to which a quorum of a designated three-member group may summarily affirm a decision of an administrative law judge regarding an alleged unfair labor practice. Revises criteria for organizations which may represent guards to allow designation of an organization which represents nonguard employees of other employers. Sets forth procedures for expedited selection of bargaining representatives where an employee, group of employees, or representatives thereof file a petition stating that (1) a majority of employees in an appropriate bargaining unit have designated a representative which the employer refuses to recognize and (2) there is no representative currently certified or recognized with respect to any employees in the bargaining unit. Denies, for a three-year period unless there is no alternative source, public contracts to persons willfully violating final orders regarding unfair labor practices. Specifies damages available to employees when (1) there is employer discrimination based on union membership resulting in deprivation of employment during certain periods or (2) there is an unlawful refusal to bargain prior to entry into a first bargaining contract.
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1977
Provides for payment of a supplemental tuition allowance to each qualified veteran upon application to the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs. Structures such allowance to offset institutional differences in tuition costs.
United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1977
Fair Labor Standards Amendments - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to set the minimum wage for non-agricultural employees at (1) with respect to calendar year 1978, not less than $2.65 per hour, (2) with respect to calendar year 1979, not less than 52 percent of the average straight time hourly earnings of production workers on manufacturing payrolls during the twelve-month period ending June 30, 1978, and (3) with respect to each succeeding calendar year, not less than 53 percent of the average straight time hourly earnings of production workers on manufacturing payrolls during the twelve-month period ending the June 30 preceding such year. Sets the minimum wage for agricultural employees and persons covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act as a result of the Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1966 at the same rate as the minimum wage for non-agricultural workers. Eliminates over a six-year period the credit toward the minimum wage which may be claimed by employers for tipped employees. Redefines "tipped employee."
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1977
Unemployment Compensation Reform Act - Title I: Unemployment Compensation Cost Equalization Program - Unemployment Compensation Cost Equalization Act - Entitles, under the Social Security Act, a States whose rate of insured unemployment is at least six percent, to partial reimbursement on an ascending sliding scale of unemployment compensation costs incurred above a certain amount. Title II: Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act - Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act - Replaces the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 with an extended unemployment benefit program which includes both regular extended benefits of up to 13 weeks and supplemental extended benefits of up to 13 additional weeks. Directs that benefits be made available when unemployment exceeds specified trigger levels which are similar to those used under present law. Revises the method for determining unemployment rates for the purposes of such triggers. Provides for 50 percent Federal funding of regular extended benefits and for full Federal funding of supplemental benefits. Title III: Financing Amendments for Unemployment Compensation Programs - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to extend the payback period of a State having an outstanding balance of loans and to permit a State to pay as little as 20 percent of the outstanding balance in a year upon determining that the State is taking sufficient steps to restore the fiscal soundness of its trust fund. Waives any repayment requirement for States in which the insured unemployment rates exceeds a specified level. Restricts the penalty tax in a State which defaults to only insured employers and provides that the rate of such tax shall remain constant even if the outstanding balance owed is not entirely repaid.
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of an employee amounts contributed by an employer to or under any insurance plan which provides property and liability insurance coverage for his employees.
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1977
Amends the Labor-Management Relations Act to authorize an employer to make contributions to a pooled or individual trust fund established by an employee representative for the purpose of providing or defraying the costs of motor vehicle, homeowners multiple peril, fire, or other insurance benefits for employees, their families and dependents.
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1977
Authorizes each Senator to employ for 14 days each year a senior citizen intern to serve in such Senator's Washington, District of Columbia office.
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1977
Establishes the George W. Norris Home National Historic Site in the State of Nebraska.
United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase from two to four the number of alien children that a United States citizen may adopt. Permits the Attorney General to approve the adoption of more than four children by one petitioner if the denial of the petition would cause severe physical or emotional harm to the child.
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1977
Age Discrimination in Employment Amendments - Prohibits a seniority system or employee benefit plan from requiring the involuntary retirement of an individual covered by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. Extends the coverage of such Act (1) 120 days after enactment of this Act to persons 66; (2) one year after that to persons 68; and (3) two years after that to persons 70. Directs the Secretary of Labor to undertake a study, directly or by contract, of the effects of raising the upper age limitation under this Act. Directs that such study focus upon (1) the effect of raising the limitation to 70; (2) the feasibility of raising the limit above 70; and (3) the feasibility of lowering the minimum age for coverage under such Act. Directs that such study be completed within one year after the limitation of 70 becomes effective, and the results of such study be reported to the Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1977
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Act - Establishes the National Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. Names the board of directors of the Corporation. Empowers the Corporation to continue the work of the urban reinvestment task force in establishing neighborhood housing services programs, in providing grants and technical assistance to selected neighborhood preservation projects, and in supporting Neighborhood Housing Services of America. Authorizes specified Federal departments and Federal banks to provide services to the Corporation with or without reimbursement. Directs the Corporation to publish an annual report to the President and the Congress. Requires an annual audit of the Corporation.
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1977
Small Business Economic Policy and Advocacy Reorganization Act - Title I: Advocacy and Economic Research and Analysis - Amends the Small Business Act to establish the following Associate Administrator positions within the Small Business Administration (SBA): (1) Associate Administrator for Minority Assistance; (2) Associate Administrator for Finance; (3) Associate Administrator for Procurement Assistance; (4) Associate Administrator for Advocacy and Economic Research and Analysis; and (5) Associate Administrator for Investment. Establishes within the SBA the Division of Advocacy, Economic Research and Analysis. Sets forth the functions of the Associate Administrator in charge of such division, including the making of recommendations for policy and program improvements benefitting small business, and the building of a comprehensive small business economic data base. Title II: Declaration of Small Business Investment Policy - Enunciates a national small business economic policy which requires the coordination of planning among Federal departments and agencies in order to propose incentives to help assure that small business needs are met through private sector investments. Title III: Small Business Economic Policy Report - Requires that the President annually assess the capital investment needs of small business and report such findings to Congress. Title IV: Small Business Economic Council - Creates the Small Business Economic Council, headed by the SBA Administrator, with the Secretaries of the Treasury, Commerce, Labor,and Agriculture, and the Chairmen of the Federal Reserve Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Council of Economic Advisers as members. States that the Council shall advise the President on the impact of Federal policies and programs on small business, and work to maximize cooperation between the SBA and other Federal departments and agencies. Title V: Small Business Administrator - Raises the office of Small Business Administrator to executive level I. Title VI: Small Business Credit Information - Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to direct the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other specified bank regulatory agencies to disclose, through quarterly reports, the volume of commercial bank credit extended to commercial and industrial borrowers.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1977
Rehabilitation Extension Amendments - Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to set the authorization for appropriations for State grants for vocational rehabilitation services at the previous year's authorization adjusted by fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index. Extends through fiscal year 1983 the authorization for appropriations for the following purposes: (1) innovation and expansion grants, (2) vocational rehabilitation personnel training, (3) construction and staffing of rehabilitation facilities, (4) the study of comprehensive service needs, (5) vocational rehabilitation service grants, (6) special projects and demonstrations, (7) the National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults, (8) program evaluations, and (9) the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1977
Congratulates Rosalynn Cater on her performance as representative of the American people to Latin America.
United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1977
Radiation Health and Safety Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to develop and issue to the States criteria and minimum standards for the accreditation of educational institutions conducting programs for the training of radiologic technologists and medical and dental practitioners, hygienists, and assistants. Directs the Secretary to develop and issue to the States criteria and minimum standards for licensure of radiologic technologists. Directs that State and local governments be encouraged to minimize exposure of the public to radiation from all sources and establishes procedures for the adoption of appropriate standards. Allows the Secretary to make grants to States in an amount up to two-thirds of the first year and one-third of the second year costs of planning, developing, or establishing programs to carry out the provisions of this Act. Prohibits conducting activities contrary to this Act and subjects violators to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1977
Sludge Control Act - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit the dumping of sludge in ocean waters except in accordance with a plan approved by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with prescribed criteria. Stipulates that no dumping shall be authorized after 1981. Authorizes the disposal of such sludge by alternative methods as approved by the Administrator after 1977 through 1981. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and localities for sludge control plans and development of alternative sludge disposal methods. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to order the Coast Guard to monitor ocean dumping of toxic chemical wastes in accordance with specified inspection procedures. Directs the Administrator to establish a plan for the removal of sludge which poses a danger to public health or the environment. Imposes strict liability upon owners and operators of vessels for sludge removal costs. Authorizes the Administrator to provide grants and technical assistance to States and localities for removal of sludge posing a danger to the public health or the environment.