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Bill· HRH.R. 16285 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974
National Nutrition Education Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to encourage the provision of nutrition education programs in the classroom and lunchrooms of elementary and secondary schools by establishing a system of grants for teacher training, pilot and demonstration projects, and the development of comprehensive nutrition education programs. Directs the Commissioner of Education to make grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education for teacher training with respect to the provision of nutrition education programs in schools. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $12,500,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the provision of grants. Provides that the Commissioner may make grants to State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or private nonprofit education or research agencies, institutions, or organizations to pay the cost of pilot demonstration projects in elementary and secondary schools with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. States that the Commissioner may make grants to State education agencies to pay the Federal share of the cost of developing and carrying out nutrition education programs in elementary and secondary schools within each State. Sets forth criteria to be followed in applying for grants under this Act. Directs the Commissioner to render technical assistance to local education agencies, through qualified staff members having expertise in nutrition, health education, school food services, home economics, dietetics, and physical education, to public and private nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for the development and implementation of education programs with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. Stipulates that in order to be eligible for assistance under this Act a State shall appoint a State coordinator for nutrition education. Directs the State coordinator for each State to develop, prepare, and furnish to the Commissioner a comprehensive plan for nutrition education within that State. Establishes in the Office of Education in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a National Nutrition Education Resources Center. Sets forth the functions of the Center, including the following: (1) to collect and create curriculum materials relevant to nutrition education, including, but not limited to, the integration of nutrition education materials into all subject matter at the elementary and secondary education levels; and (2) to collect information and materials relating to nutrition education and maintain such information and materials in a library for the use of State coordinators and other interested persons. Authorizes appropriations of up to $2,000,000 per fiscal year to establish and maintain the Center.
Bill· HRH.R. 16262 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1974
Provides that in the determination of eligibility for student loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965, a student whose adjusted family income is equal to or more than $15,000 at the execution of the loan shall be assessed the interest on such a loan in installments beginning not earlier than nine months nor later than one year after the date on which the student ceases to carry a specified academic workload.
Bill· HRH.R. 16265 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1974
Provides authority to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, in the training of disadvantaged students for the legal profession. Specifies the costs coverable by grants make pursuant to the authority conferred by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 16261 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1974
Comprehensive Bilingual Education Amendments Act (Bilingual Education Act) - Sets forth the policy considerations of this Act. Authorizes, to be appropriated for carrying out the provisions of this Act, $135,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and for each succeeding fiscal year prior to July 1, 1977; and further authorizes to be appropriated such additional sums as the Congress may determine. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. States that funds available for grants shall be used for: (1) the establishment of bilingual education programs; (2) planning and providing technical assistance for such programs; (3) training designed to prepare persons to participate in such programs; and (4) auxiliary community activities designed to facilitate the implementation of a program. Specifies the requirements which an application for a grant must meet for approval. States that for carrying out programs for individuals on reservations serviced by elementary and secondary schools operated for Indian children, a nonprofit organization of the Indian tribe which operates any such school may be considered to be a local educational agency for purposes of this Act. Establishes in the Office of Education a Division of Bilingual Education through which the Commissioner shall carry out his responsibilities relating to bilingual education and headed by a Director of Bilingual Education. Requires the Director to prepare and submit to the Congress and the President an annual report on the condition of bilingual education in the Nation. Specifies the items to be included in such report. Establishes a National Advisory Council on Bilingual Education to be composed of fifteen members, to advise the Commissioner in the preparation of general regulations and with respect to policy matters arising in the administration of this Act. Directs the National Institute of Education to carry out a program of research in the field of bilingual education in order to assist local educational agencies in planning and operating effective programs of bilingual education.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 583 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1974
Authorizes the Clerk of the House to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 69, to extend and amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Bill· SS. 3870 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1974
Community Services and Headstart Act - Permits the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, upon application by an agency which is eligible for designation as a Headstart agency, to provide financial assistance to such agency for the planning, conduct, administration, and evaluation of a Headstart program focused upon children from low-income families who have not reached the age of compulsory school attendance which: (1) will provide such comprehensive health, nutritional, educational, social, and other services as the Secretary finds will aid the children to attain their full potential; and (2) will provide for direct participation of the parents of such children in the development, conduct, and overall program direction at the local level. Sets forth percentages for the allotment of funds and places limitations on assistance. Enumerates the requirements which a public or private nonprofit agency must meet in order to be designated a Headstart agency. Prohibits the Secretary from entering into any contract or agreement or from making any grant within a State without first submitting such contract, agreement, or grant to the Governor of the State for his approval. Sets forth administrative requirements and standards which must be observed by any Headstart agency. Permits the Secretary to provide technical assistance and training to communities in developing and administering Headstart programs. Provides that the Secretary may provide financial assistance for pilot or demonstration projects which are designed to test or assist in the development of new approaches that will aid in overcoming special problems of the program. Requires that any laborers or mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in construction which work is federally assisted under this Act shall be paid at rates not less than those prevailing on similar contruction in the locality. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or political affiliation under any program funded by this Act. Native American Economic Opportunity Programs Act - Provides financial assistance for Native American projects. Requires the Secretary to develop an overall plan to govern the approval of research and demonstration projects. Requires the evaluation of projects assisted under this Act. Establishes a program which is designed to stimulate a better focusing of local, State, private, and Federal resources upon the goal of enabling low-income families, and low-income individuals to obtain the skills and knowledge needed for them to secure the opportunities needed to become fully self-sufficient. Permits the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to provide financial assistance through grants or contracts for research, demonstration, and pilot programs the purpose of which is to secure the opportunities for self-sufficiency. States that the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity may provide financial assistance to community action agencies or public or private nonprofit agencies for incentive grants to match State and local funds. Establishes a Community Services Administration. States that the Administration shall be headed by a Director. Sets out the powers and duties of the Administration and the Director. Provides for the transfer of functions of the Office of Economic Opportunity to the Community Services Adminstration.
Bill· SS. 3864 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974
National Nutrition Education Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to encourage the provision of nutrition education programs in the classroom and lunchrooms of elementary and secondary schools by establishing a system of grants for teacher training, pilot and demonstration projects, and the development of comprehensive nutrition education programs. Directs the Commissioner of Education to make grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education for teacher training with respect to the provision of nutrition education programs in schools. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $12,500,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the provision of grants. Provides that the Commissioner may make grants to State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or private nonprofit education or research agencies, institutions, or organizations to pay the cost of pilot demonstration projects in elementary and secondary schools with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. States that the Commissioner may make grants to State education agencies to pay the Federal share of the cost of developing and carrying out nutrition education programs in elementary and secondary schools within each State. Sets forth criteria to be followed in applying for grants under this Act. Directs the Commissioner to render technical assistance to local education agencies, through qualified staff members having expertise in nutrition, health education, school food services, home economies, dietetics, and physical education, to public and private nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for the development and implementation of education programs with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. Stipulates that in order to be eligible for assistance under this Act a State shall appoint a State coordinator for nutrition education. Directs the State coordinator for each State to develop, prepare, and furnish to the Commissioner a comprehensive plan for nutrition education within that State. Establishes in the office of Education in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a National Nutrition Education Resources Center. Sets forth the functions of the Center, including the following: (1) collect and create curriculum materials relevant to nutrition education, including, but not limited to, the integration of nutrition education materials into all subject matter at the elementary and secondary education levels; and (2) collect information and materials relating to nutrition education and maintain such information and materials in a library for the use of State coordinators and other interested persons. Authorizes appropriations of up to $2,000,000 per fiscal year to establish and maintain the Center.
Bill· SS. 3807 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1974
Student Loan Protection Act - Provides that no Federal student loan or federally insured student loan may be made to an individual to assist that individual to attend a new private educational institution; and that no veterans educational allowance may be paid to an individual attending a new private educational institution, unless the private educational institution has provided assurances satisfactory to the Secretary (by the posting of a bond or otherwise) that, in the event such institution ceases operations, it will make the payments required by this Act with respect to each individual then attending such institution with the assistance of a Federal student loan or a federally insured student loan or who is receiving a veterans educational allowance. States that the amount to be paid with respect to an individual under this Act is an amount equal to the expenses paid by such individual to enable him to attend such institution during the academic period in which such institution ceases operations. Provides for additonal protection to losses not covered by such guarantees. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 16098 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1974
National Reading Improvement Act - Declares, under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the purposes of this Act, including: to provide for the strengthening of reading instruction programs in the school systems in the Nation. Directs the Commissioner of Education to contract with the States to encourage and assist elementary and secondary school systems in meeting specified objectives, including: (1) planning, developing, and operating improved reading programs; and (2) identifying exemplary reading programs and encouraging and assisting the replication of such programs in other schools. Authorizes, for such State-assistance contracts, to be appropriated $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; and $250,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Provides for the allotment of such funds. Sets forth the conditions of such contracts, including that the State educational agency shall: (1) prepare a ten-year plan specifying the goals and the means to be employed by State and local educational agencies; (2) identify and give highest priority to those local educational agencies with the highest concentration of school-age population with reading deficiencies; and (3) provide assurance that Federal funds will be used to supplement the amount of State and local school funds. Authorizes to be appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; and $65,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, for grants to institutions of higher education to assist: (1) in programs to improve undergraduate instruction in the teaching of reading, including inservice training programs; and (2) in cooperative programs with local educational agencies which show promise as effective measures for solving reading programs. Establishes in the Office of Education an Office for the Improvement of Reading Programs to be responsible for: (1) the administration of the programs authorized by this Act; and (2) the coordination of education programs as provided in this Act. Directs the National Institute of Education to conduct and support research on the use of educational technology in reading programs. Authroizes to be appropriated to the National Institute of Education $5,000,000 for such purposes. Authorizes appropriations under the Adult Education Act for fiscal years 1975 - 1977. Authorizes to be appropriated $2,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977 to permit the Commissioner to carry out a program for making grants to State agencies responsible for certifying elementary and secondary education teachers to upgrade reading certification requirements in the State to better prepare those teachers to teach reading.
Bill· HRH.R. 16097 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1974
Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to designate five institutions of higher education at which comprehensive centers, short and long term training institutes, and undergraduate and postgraduate educational programs will be established and conducted to prepare persons to (1) conduct research, (2) operate laboratories, (3) plan, build, and operate mines, (4) plan, build, and operate liquefaction or gasification plants, or other fuel utilization or conversion facilities, (5) engage in ecological studies, and (6) enter other related professional or technical pursuits, dealing with coal as a major national energy resource. States that such centers shall be located in those States containing a major portion of the estimated coal reserves in the United States, but that not more than one comprehensive coal center established pursuant to this Act shall be located in a single State. Authorizes to be appropriated through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978 up to $125,000,000, for the construction of facilities at comprehensive centers established pursuant to this Act, including initially installed fixed equipment. Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and each fiscal year thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the operation of the center and the conduct of programs at each center. Establishes an Advisory Council on Coal Education, Training, and Research to advise the Secretary with respect to the administration of this Act, and specifies the composition of such Council. Authorizes the Secretary to award up to one thousand five hundred fellowships for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and each of the five succeeding fiscal years, for graduate study and research in those areas of applied science and engineering that are related to the production, conservation, and utilization of coal. Provides a stipend of $4,000 to each person awarded such a fellowship for each academic year of study, up to four years. Authorizes to be appropriated $11,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years for the awarding of such fellowships.
Bill· SS. 3797 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1974
Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make incentive grants to the States to equalize the quality of elementary and secondary education among the local educational agencies within each State, in such areas as the State deems vital. States that a State is eligible to receive a grant under this Act only if the State educational agency provides assurance that: (1) the quality of education provided to a child within that State is not the result of the wealth of the school district of the local educational agency in which the child attends school, but reflects the wealth of the State as a whole; (2) amounts commensurate with their needs are expended on children with greater educational needs, including, but not limited to, educationally disadvantaged, gifted, talented, handicapped, and vocational education students; and (3) amounts commensurate with the education costs are expended in local educational agencies within the State with greater costs, including cost attributable to sparsity of population, high density of population, and high living costs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act for fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978.
Law· SS. 3782 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1974
Emergency Health Professions Educational Assistance Act - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1975 for Federal capital contributions into the student loan funds of health professions education schools.
Bill· HRH.R. 15927 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1974
Extends for an additional year authority under title X of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for community college appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 15911 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1974
Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to develop a system for the payment, on a staggered or cyclical basis during each month, of old-age, survivors and disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income benefits under the Social Security Act. Requires that such system shall take effect not later than July 1, 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 15859 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1974
Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to require, under the Social Security Act, that skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities adopt and make public a statement of the rights and responsibilitites of the patients who are receiving treatment in such facilities and treat their patients in accordance with the provisions of such public statement. Provides that the Secretary shall require that the statement include specified items, including: (1) a guarantee that the patient's civil and religious liberties will not be infringed; (2) a guarantee of the patient's right to have private and unrestricted communications with his physician, attorney, and any other person; (3) a guarantee of the patient's right to manage his own financial affairs, or to have a monthly accounting of any financial transactions in his behalf; (4) a guarantee of the patient's right to present grievances on behalf of himself or others; (5) a guarantee of the patient's right to receive at least adequate and appropriate medical care and to be fully informed of his medical condition and proposed treatment, and to participate in the planning of all medical treatment; (6) a guarantee the patient's right to have privacy in treatment for personal needs, confidentiality in the treatment of records, and security in storing personal possessions; (7) a guarantee of the patient's right to receive courteous, fair, and equal treatment and services and a written statement of the services provided by the facility; (8) a guarantee of the patient's right to be free from mental and physical abuse and from physical and chemical restraints; (9) a statement of the facility's regulations and an explanation of the patient's responsibility to obey all reasonable regulations; and (10) a guarantee that, should the patient be adjudicated incompetent in accordance with State law and not be restored to legal capacity, the above rights and responsibilities shall devolve upon a sponsor or guardian.
Bill· SS. 3741 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1974
Excludes from Federal taxation, under the Internal Revenue Code, the obligations of specified nonprofit corporations organized to finance student loans. Provides that incentive payments to lenders of those student loans shall not be regarded as yield from the student loans for the purpose of determining whether bonds issued by such nonprofit organizations are arbitrage bonds.
Bill· SS. 3727 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1974
Repeals specified provisions of Acts making permanent appropriations and authorizing annual appropriations for the support of colleges of agriculture and mechanic arts.
Bill· HRH.R. 15724 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1974
Defines the term "special dietary uses" to mean: (1) uses of supplying particular dietary needs which exist by reason of a physical, phsiological or other condition, including, but not limited to the conditions of diseases, convalescence, pregnancy, lolactation, allegic hypersensitivity to food, underweight and overweight; (2) uses for supplying particular dietary needs which exist by reason of age, including but not limited to, the ages of infancy and childhood; and (3) uses for supplementing or fortifying the ordinary or usual diet with any vitamin, mineral, or other dietary property. Makes provisions for the authority of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare with respect to foods for special dietary use.
Bill· HRH.R. 15690 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be knows as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedures for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15686 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be knows as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedures for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15689 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be knows as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedures for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15685 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be knows as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedures for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15688 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be knows as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedures for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15684 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be knows as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedures for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15687 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be knows as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedures for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 15643 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1974
District of Columbia Public Higher Education Reorganization Act - Title I: Short Title, Purposes, and Definitions - States the intent of Congress to be to authorize a public land-grant university through reorganization of existing public higher education institutions in the District of Columbia. Title II: Board of Trustees - Establishes a Board of Trustees to be an independent D.C. government agency. Specifies its membership, including students. Directs such trustees to consolidate within three years the three existing public higher education institutions in the District of Columbia into a single University of the District of Columbia, offering a comprehensive education program. Directs such trustees to: (1) establish specified schools and guide curriculum development in the University; (2) submit a budget for such University; (3) fix its tuition and fees; (4) appoint its President and Provosts; and (5) establish its personnel system. Establishs such University as a land-grant university and authorizes appropriations to it in lieu of a grant of land. Title III: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations of necessary sums for the purposes of this Act. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Allows the appointment by the trustees of such advisory committees as it deems necessary. Establishes the District of Columbia Higher Education Fund in the Treasury.
Law· HRH.R. 15580 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1974
Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act - Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriation Act - Makes appropriations for salaries, grants and necessary expenses of the Department of Labor and for unemployment insurance and employment services. Title II: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare - Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act - Makes appropriations for salaries, necessary expenses, and to carry out programs within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Title III: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations of sums for Action, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Labor Relations Board, and other related agencies, for salaries, necessary expenses and specified programs. Title IV: General Provisions - Sets limitations upon the uses of sums appropriated under this Act. Prohibits the use of funds herein appropriated to pay for contract services by profitmaking consultant firms or to support consultant appointments in excess of the fiscal year 1973 level.
Bill· SS. 3686 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1974
Provides, under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to scholarship and fellowship grants, that no amount shall be included in gross income by reason of the discharge of the indebtedness of an individual under a student loan if such discharge was pursuant to a provision of the loan under which the indebtedness would be discharged if the individual worked for a certain period of time in certain professions or certain geographical areas or for certain classes of employers. Defines "student loan" for purposes of this Act.
Bill· SS. 3680 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1974
Provides, under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to scholarship and fellowship grants, that no amount shall be included in gross income by reason of the discharge of the indebtedness of an individual under a student loan if such discharge was pursuant to a provision of the loan under which the indebtedness was pursuant to a provision of the loan under which the indebtedness would be discharged if the individual worked for certain classes of employers. Defines "student loan" for purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15493 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1974
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to halt the sales and distribution of food, drugs, and cosmetics adulterated or misbranded in a manner which presents an imminent hazard to the public health. Requires the recall or destruction, as may be appropriate, of such drugs, cosmetics, or food. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 3646 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1974
Provides that the expenses of higher education paid by an individual for himself or anyone else shall be allowable to him as an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code. States that the credit shall be an amount equal to the sum of: (1) 100 percent of so much of such expenses as does not exceed $200, (2) 20 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500, and (3) 6 1/2 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1,500. Defines the term "expenses of higher education" and "institutions of higher education" for the purposes of this Act. Provides for adjustments for scholarships and veterans benefits.
Bill· HRH.R. 15379 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1974
Increases the rates of veterans educational assistance allowances. States that in the event that the period of entitlement under this Act of an eligible veteran who is enrolled in a program of education ends prior to such veteran's attainment or a predetermined and identified educational, professional, or vocational objective, the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may extend such veteran's period of eligibility to the completion of such program of education or for nine months, whichever is the lesser period. Requires the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to reimburse any eligible veteran enrolled in a fulltime or part-time program of education for costs above $400 incurred by such veteran for tuition, exclusive expenses incurred for fees, books, supplies, or other expenses. Limits such payments to $600 for an ordinary school year. Establishes a Vietnam Era Veterans Communication Center. States that it shall be the duty of the Communications Center to make an initial and periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the veterans outreach services program. Requires the results of such evaluations to be reported to the President and to the Congress. Directs the Communications Center to advise and assist in connection with all Federal programs pertaining to veterans of the Vietnam era. Establishes the Vietnam Era Veterans Advisory Committee to advise and consult with the Communication Center regarding any and all matters pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of the Communications Center under this Act.
Law· HRH.R. 15296 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1974
States that funds appropriated for title IX of the Higher Education Act for fiscal year 1974 shall remain available through September 15, 1974, for assistance to disadvantaged persons in preparing for and acquiring an education for the legal profession.
Bill· SS. 3572 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974
Higher Education Insured Student Loan Amendments - Sets requirements for the repayment of higher education student loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Provides that loans made under such Act's authority may be released by a discharge in bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Act only if such discharge is granted after the five-year period (exclusive of any applicable suspension of the repayment period) beginning on the date of commencement of the repayment period of such loan. Requires the Commissioner of Education to issue regulations to insure that each student borrower under such Act is notified of the terms and conditions associated with such loans, together with the financial responsibility of such student to repay the loan.
Bill· SS. 3571 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974
Higher Education Expenses Tax Deferment Act - Allows a tax deferment under the Internal Revenue Code to an eligible individual of a portion of his income tax which is not in excess of the amount of the net qualified higher education expenses paid by him. Sets maximum and minimum amounts of such deferment. Defines eligible individual to include parents, students, or spouses. Defines qualified higher education expenses to include tuition, fees, books and living expenses. Sets repayment installments at 20 percent of income tax payment in each year plus interest. Provides for a refund of taxes paid that equal the amount of such deferment.
Bill· HRH.R. 15188 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974
Extends the maximum period for educational assistance provided to eligible veterans and other specified persons by the Veterans' Administration to forty-eight months (presently thirty-six). (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1711)
Law· SS. 3548 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be known as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedure for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedure for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15138 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Act - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares that it is especially appropriate to honor former President Harry S. Truman through the creation of a perpetual educational scholarship program to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare and pursue careers in public service. Establishes as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, to be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. Authorizes the Foundation to award fifty-one scholarships in any fiscal year beginning after June 30, 1973, for undergraduate study for persons who plan to pursue a career in public service. States that each recipient shall be knows as a Truman scholar. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) the scholarship requirements; (2) the procedures for selection of Truman scholars; (3) stipends and institutional allowances; and (4) the scholarship conditions. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Harry S. Truman Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Prescribes the procedures for expenditures from the fund. Directs that there shall be an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, appointed by the Board, who shall be the chief executive officer and shall carry out the functions of the Foundation subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. Authorizes to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15102 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Allows an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the amount of expenses paid for higher education in the taxable year for education above the twelfth grade paid for by the taxpayer for himself or any other individual. Provides that such credit shall be an amount equal to the sum of: (1) 100 percent of so much of such expenses as does not exceed $200; (2) 25 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500; and (3) 5 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1,500. Defines expenses of higher education as: (1) tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of a student at a level above the twelfth grade at an institution of higher education; and (2) fees,books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction above the twelfth grade at an institution of higher education. Provides that the amount of higher education expenses taken into consideration shall be reduced by any amounts received as a scholarship or fellowship grant or as veterans benefits.
Bill· HRH.R. 15098 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to halt the sales and distribution of food, drugs, and cosmetics adulterated or misbranded in a manner which presents an imminent hazard to the public health. Requires the recall or destruction, as may be appropriate, of such drugs, cosmetics, or food. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 15123 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to develop a system for the payment, on a staggered or cyclical basis during each month, of old-age, survivors and disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income benefits under the Social Security Act. Requires that such system shall take effect not later than July 1, 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 15103 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Higher Education Funding Act - Authorizes an income tax deduction for contributions to a qualified higher education fund established by the taxpayer for the purposes of funding the higher education of his dependents. Limits the amount of the deduction to the lesser of: (1) $500 times the number of qualified beneficiaries; (2) 10 percent of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income; or (3) $2,500. Provides that a qualified education fund must be established by the taxpayer pursuant to a written plan: (1) solely for the purpose of defraying the cost of room, board, and tuition at an institution of higher education of one or more eligible beneficiaries; (2) which provides that no distribution shall be made by the fund (except upon termination thereof) other than to, or on behalf of, eligible beneficiaries; (3) which provides that upon termination of the fund all assets of the funds shall be distributed to the taxpayer or to his estate; (4) which prohibits contributions to the fund in excess of amounts deductible: and (5) under which the taxpayer consents to the income tax treatment upon termination of the fund. Defines "institution of higher education" as an educational institution: (1) which regularly offers education at a level above the twelfth grade; (2) contributions to or for the use of which constitute charitable contributions; (3) which is legally authorized to provide and does provide a program of postsecondary education; and (4) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association listed by the United States Commissioner of Education. Sets forth the tax treatment revisions to the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the creator of a qualified higher education fund and the tax treatment upon termination of such fund.
Bill· HRH.R. 15089 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974
Extends for one year (until January 1, 1976) the effective date of the prohibition against medicare coverage for items and services which are covered under Federal employee health benefits plans unless there are appropriate modifications in such plans (or in the law governing them). Requires a report from the Civil Service Commission and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on the steps being taken to effect such modifications.
Bill· SS. 3534 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 May 1974
Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, a tax deduction for household and dependent care services necessary for the education of the taxpayer. States that for such deduction to apply to married persons, both must be students or one employed substantially full time and the other a student.
Bill· HRH.R. 15005 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1974
National Fire Education and Training Act - Establishes, as a nonprofit and nongovermental instrument, a National Academy of Fire Prevention and Control. Provides that the Board of Directors of the Academy shall be reasonably representative of the various regions of the country, of the various segments of the community including private industry and labor, of all levels of government, of consumer interests, and of the various types of experience which are appropriate to the functions and responsibilities of the Academy. Provides that the functions of the Academy shall be to: (1) recommend actions which can be taken by Federal, State, and local government, and by private individuals and organizations to improve and strengthen fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression; (2) promote and encourage eligible individuals to pursue careers as administrators of fire service organizations at all levels; (3) develop a curriculum and carry out programs of instructional assistance and special workshops, seminars, conferences, and other such instructional devices that are necessary for the purpose of introduction and dissemination of information gained from investigation, research, and development concerning the areas of fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression; (4) develop fire service extension programs to encourage and assist States, counties, and local communities to provide continuous training and operational programs in firefighting techniques and procedures concerning the utilization of firefighting equipment, fire suppression and other areas related to firefighting in general; (5) promote and assist universities, community colleges, and other institutions of learning, in planning, developing, strengthening, improving, and carrying out programs and projects concerning fire administration; (6) assist States, counties, and local communities in the development of training programs for firemen; (7) gather data and disseminate information to States, counties, and local communities with respect to firefighting equipment, firefighting techniques, fire services administration, and other areas related to firefighting and to establish and maintain educational programs for the purpose of informing the public of fire hazards and fire safety techniques, and to encourage avoidance of such hazards and use of such techniques; and (8) establish a voluntary, uniform national testing program for the purpose of enabling States, counties, and local communities to evaluate the skills level of their firefighting and fire administrations. Authorizes the Academy to accept contracts and grants from Federal, State, and local governmental agencies and other entities, and to accept grants and donations from private organizations, institutions, and individuals, and to establish fees and other charges for services provided by the Academy. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Academy such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14974 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Extends for three years the expiration dates of specified provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Extends for three years the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969.
Bill· HRH.R. 14969 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Health Professions Student Income Contingent Loan Act - States that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare may make loans to students attending any public or other nonprofit school of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, or veterinary medicine which is located in a State and is accredited. Provides that such loans may not in the aggregate exceed $14,000 for any student for any academic year or its equivalent and may not be made to any student for more than four academic years or their equivalent. Sets forth a formula for determining the rate at which such student loan should be repaid. Establishes in the Treasury a health professions opportunity fund which shall be available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation, in such amounts as may be specified from time to time in appropriation Acts, to enable him to make loans under this Act. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary for the loans authorized by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14975 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1974
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse any person who was a student at Riverside University at Riverside, California, for any principal and interest paid on a federally insured loan under title IV of the Higher Education Act. Provides that any lending institution which has an outstanding loan shall be paid by the Secretary both for the principal and any outstanding interest on a student loan.
Bill· HRH.R. 14925 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1974
Declares the finding of the Congress that sex discrimination in education is detrimental to the welfare of the Nation since it limits the potential of all citizens and that women in particular are prevented by the existence of such practice from realizing their full potential. Requires, under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, that applicants for funds provide assurances that Federal funds made available under such Act for any fiscal year shall be used, on a priority basis and where possible, in the acquisition of non-sex-biased library resources, textbooks, and other instructional materials. Authorizes funds under such Act for demonstration projects designed to promote new approaches to expand educational opportunities for women, including the provision of comprehensive physical education programs and sports activities for women. Sets minimal requirements under such Act for percentages of funds of grants made thereunder to be used in programs or projects designed to meet special educational needs of female children.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1140 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1974
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14449) to provide for the mobilization of community development and assistance services and to establish a Community Action Administration in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to administer such programs. Provides that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Make it in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, said substitute shall be read for amendment by titles instead of by sections, and all points of order against sections 216, 634, 1202, and 1306 of said substitute for failure to comply with the provisions of clause 4, rule XXI, are hereby waived. Stipulates that, at the conclusion of such consideration, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.