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Bill· HRH.R. 7144 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975
Fishing Vessels Claims Recovery Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, to make non-interest-bearing loans to United States fishermen to cover the costs of damages to their vessels and gear by foreign vessels operating in water superjacent to the continental shelf of the United States. Directs the Secretary to investigate each such incident, to cancel repayment of the loan if he determines that the damage was caused solely by the vessel of a foreign nation, and to seek recovery from such foreign nation in that case.
Bill· HRH.R. 7139 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1975
Empowers States to carry out specified functions of the Secretary of the Army, and the Chief of Engineers with respect to intrastate navigable waterways including the regulation of: (1) building of bridges, dams and dikes; (2) deposit of refuse; (3) removal of sunken vessels; and (4) landfill. Requires a State which desires to carry out such functions to submit to the Secretary the program it proposes to establish and administer under State law. Directs the Secretary to approve such a State plan unless he determines that adequate authority does not exist: (1) to insure compliance with the applicable requirements of such functions, including but not limited to the establishment of necessary civil and criminal penalties and other means of enforcement; or (2) in the case of permits which may be issued by the State in carrying out such functions, to provide for their issuance, modification, and termination, including public notice of each such permit application and opportunities for public hearings. Authorizes the Secretary to withdraw approval of a State program if he determines that it fails to conform to Federal law.
Bill· SS. 1770 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1975
Rail Revitalization and Energy Conservation Act - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth the findings of Congress and the purposes of this Act. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title II: Abandonment Moratorium, Track Standards, and Alternative Service - Declares that no rail service may be discontinued and no rail properties hereafter abandoned except in accordance with this Act or the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Requires the Secretary of Transportation within 90 days after enactment to prescribe standards (effective one year later) for all main tracks based upon certain factors including high speed operation, energy conservation, and the needs of manufacturers, farmers, and other rail users as distinct from present minimum safety requirement. Permits a railroad carrier or other interested party to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to abandon rail lines or services, or for alternative service. Permits abandonment of rail lines or discontinuation of rail service only where it would not adversely affect the economic well being of any community or where alternative means of transportation are available at a reasonable cost. Provides alternatives to abandonment. Authorizes the Commission, in lieu of a petition for abandonment, to approve the transfer to a State, local, or regional transportation authority, or the Consolidated Rail Corporation, of all or part of a railroad's equipment and/or rights in its lines, provided the railroad agrees to provide service on the lines and the transportation authority or the Corporation agrees to maintain, upgrade, consolidate, and expand such lines, and assume the payment of State and local property taxes. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary during the period of five fiscal years beginning July 1, 1975, the sum of $10,000,000,000 which shall be available to the Secretary until expended as a Rail Revitalization Fund for: (1) grants to local, State, or regional transportation authorities to assist such authorities to upgrade and maintain rights-of-way, track, and appurtenant structures acquired pursuant to this Act; (2) interim financial assistance to railroads which could not continue to operate without such assistance; and (3) grants to the Consolidated Rail Corporation for the rehabilitation and maintenance of rail lines. Title III: Amendments to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 - Authorizes the Corporation to acquire lines outside the Northwest Region. Directs the Corporation to acquire rail lines pursuant to an application for alternative service under this Act. Provides for a negotiated agreement between the carrier and the Corporation subject to the approval of the Commission. Provides that any railroad company which conveys its line to the Corporation, or which holds trackage rights over rail lines which are conveyed to the Corporation, shall have the right to continue its regular freight and passenger service. Enables the Corporation to fix rights of trains, maximum train speeds, size and weight limits for equipment, and other rules governing operations over Corporation rail lines. Makes the Corporation liable for injury and damage. Provides for a reduction in capacity of rail lines, if such a reduction will not result in elimination of service to any point. Title IV: Car Allocation Program - Provides that if a railroad car manufacturer cannot deliver orders within one year after receipt, the Secretary shall establish priorities for manufacture and delivery based upon the following criteria: (1) the supply and delivery of health and food products; (2) conservation of the nation's energy supply; and (3) improvement of mass transit systems. Title V: Equipment Improvement - Rolling Stock Utilization and Financing Act - Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this title. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an independent agency to be known as the Obligation Guarantee Board. Authorizes the Board to guarantee the payment of interest and principal of an equipment obligation prior to, on, or after the date of execution or the disbursement of such obligation. Provides that an Obligation Guarantee Fund shall be established and administered by the Board as a revolving fund to carry out the provisions of this title. States that, except as otherwise provided, the Board shall not guarantee the payment of the principal of an equipment obligation in an amount in excess of 80 percent of the value of the rolling stock or equipment or facilities which are being financed. Enumerates the requirements for guarantees and lease obligations. Authorizes the Board to issue notes or other obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury whenever the moneys in the fund are not sufficient to pay any amount which the Board is required to pay under an agreement under this title. Directs the Secretary to designate a plan to establish a national rolling stock information system designed to facilitate equitable distribution and expeditious utilization of rolling stock operated within the continental United States and/or owned directly or indirectly by railroads and carpooling companies. Declares that the antitrust laws of the United States are inapplicable to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this title as to any person who contracts with the Secretary or acts in conformity with the final plan. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary out of money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $10,000,000. Establishes a corporation to be known as the Railroad Equipment Authority to acquire, maintain, and provide general service railroad freight cars and other rolling stock; to manage a pool of such rolling stock; and to employ innovative concepts for equitable distribution and expenditious use of such stock to meet the needs of the national economy and the national defense. Details the general powers of the Authority. Provides for financing of the Authority through: (1) a per diem surcharge; (2) negotiable debentures; and (3) purchase of obligations by the Treasury. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $10,000,000 to be used to acquire capital stock of the Authority. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury such sums as may be necessary to pay the principle and interest on notes or obligations. Directs a panel composed of the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commission and the Chairman of the Directors of the Authority to submit to the President and Congress a plan for the public sale of stock in the Authority after finding that a market exists for the sale of such stock and that the purposes of this title will be served thereby. Specifies the content of such plan. States that if a national rolling stock information system is not operating effectively when the Authority is established, it shall establish such a system. Directs the Authority to establish and maintain a schedule of charges for the use of general service railroad freight cars and other rolling stock, and equipment directly related to the utilization of rolling stock. Provides that, in carrying out their functions under this Act, the Board, the Secretary, and the Authority shall take adequate steps to protect the interests of affected employees. Title VI: National Rail Service and Transportation Plan - Requires the Secretary to prepare a National Rail Service and Transportation Plan and supporting studies to be submitted to Congress and the Commission 180 days after enactment. Directs the Secretary to prepare a financial analysis of the Nation's railroads, other than those in reorganization under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, including a projection of capital requirements over the next 10 years for each category of investment including equipment maintenance, rolling stock, rail yards, and track construction and rehabilitation. Lists the elements the Secretary shall report on a region-by-region basis in a survey of existing railroad equipment and personnel. Requires the Secretary to project railroad equipment and facilities necessary to meet the transportation requirements of the United States, based on: (1) different transportation models, utilizing various coordinated modes of transportation; and (2) alternative kinds of Federal assistance. Directs the Secretary to evaluate and develop cost estimates for the Federal assistance necessary for each projected transportation model. Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive report containing his conclusions with respect to essential rail services within the Nation and his recommendations as to the geographic zones at and between which rail service should be provided. States that the Secretary shall formulate and submit to Congress a national transportation policy based upon the foregoing studies and a comprehensive report on the feasibility and desirability of expanding service by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Requires the Commission to study and evaluate the Secretary's reports on rail services in the Nation and to: (1) solicit and study the views of Governors, mayors, shippers, the Secretary of Defense, wholesalers, and retailers within each region, farmers, consumers of goods shipped by rail, and other interested parties in public hearings held in the various regions of the country; and (2) recommend changes in the National Rail Service and Transportation Plan. Provides for Congressional review of the Secretary's and Commission's reports. Authorizes to be appropriated: (1) to the Secretary such sums as are necessary not to exceed $25,000,000 for purposes of preparing the reports and exercising his functions under this title; and (2) to the Commission such sums as are necessary not to exceed $10,000,000 for purposes of evaluating the Secretary's report and exercising its functions under this title. Provides that such sums appropriated shall remain available until expended.
Bill· HRH.R. 7064 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1975
Exempts, under the Federal Aviation Act, aircraft from the requirements that such aircraft be equipped with an emergency locator transmitter, when such transmitter has been temporarily removed for repair, modification, or replacement.
Bill· HRH.R. 7063 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make a loan of $100,000,000 to the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company. Establishes conditions which shall be required by the Secretary before granting such loan. Empowers the Secretary to approve any modifications of any provision of the loan made under this Act. Directs the Secretary to issue such rules and regulations as are appropriate to carry out the purposes of this Act. Grants the Secretary powers necessary to enforce the provisions and conditions of this Act. Requires the Secretary to report to the President and to the Congress with respect to his activities pursuant to this Act and to make recommendations for additional legislative action. Declares that the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access to such information, books, records, and documents as he determines necessary to audit operations carried out in the administration of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act in addition to the amount to be loaned.
Bill· SS. 1749 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1975
Extends the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, relating to war risk insurance, for an additional five years, ending September 7, 1980.
Bill· HRH.R. 7017 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1975
Requires air carriers to give the Civil Aeronautics Board forty-five days notice before changing any rates, fares, or charges. Requires the Board to notify any affected air carrier that it has suspended rates, charges, and fares at least fifteen days before such rates, charges, or fares go into effect.
Bill· HRH.R. 6975 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1975
Authorizes an additional 522 miles for the Interstate System. Makes this mileage available only for designation as an Interstate System traffic corridor along United States route 219 between Buffalo, New York and Princeton, West Virginia. Authorizes to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund $870,000,000 to carry out this Act. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 103(e))
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 463 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1975
Declares it to be the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal and zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; (2) that there be no relinquishment or surrender of any presently vested United States sovereign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible, except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and (3) that there be no recession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States-owned property, tangible or intangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.
Bill· SS. 1730 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975
Emergency Rail Transportation Improvement and Employment Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to authorize the Secretary of Transportation in consultation with the Secretary of Labor to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants, for programs aimed at reducing unemployment and at repairing, rehabilitating, or improving essential railroad roadbeds and facilities. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants for projects that involve the repair, rehabilitation or improvement of railroad roadbeds and facilities that best fulfill specified objectives. Provides that such grants shall be expended for the payment of wages. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for materials and equipment assistance, upon assurances that other financing is not available. Sets forth guidelines and procedures for grant and other financial assistance applications. Sets forth employment priorities applicable to projects financed under this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated $600,000,000 for the payment of wages, $100,000,000 for materials and equipment assistance, and $7,000,000 for administrative expenses, to remain available for obligation until December 31, 1976.
Bill· HRH.R. 6917 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975
Suspends for three years the requirement of an environmental impact statement for Federal-aid highway projects. Establishes a Commission of eleven members appointed by the President. Directs the Commission to: (1) study existing statutes and regulations relating to the environmental impact and environmental effects of Federal policies, regulations, and laws as they apply to projects on the Federal-aid highway system; (2) review policies and practices of the Federal and State agencies having jurisdiction over such highway projects insofar as such policies and practices relate to environmental impact and environmental effects; (3) compile data necessary to understand and determine the requirements for environmental control relating to highway programs; and (4) recommend such modifications or additions to existing law, regulations, policies, and practices, as will achieve workable and effective highway programs as well as serve the public interest in protecting environment. Requires the Commission, not later than two years after the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to the President and the Congress its final report. States that the Commission shall cease to exist ninety days after submission of such report.
Bill· HRH.R. 6927 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975
Energy Transportation Security Act - Requires the Secretary of Commerce to assure that 20 percent of the gross tonnage of oil transported in bulk on ocean vessels for import into the United States shall be carried on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, provided that the Secretary finds that such United States vessels as are available will be adequate to carry such quantity. Raises the requirement to 25 percent after June 30, 1976, and to 30 percent after June 30, 1978. Requires the Secretary to make annual reports to the Congress and the President on the implementation of this Act. Exempts from the provisions of this Act refineries whose capacity is less than 30,000 barrels per day.
Bill· HRH.R. 6918 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975
States that approval of State highway safety programs by the Secretary of Transportation shall not be contingent upon any requirement that a State adopt a law or regulation requiring any motorcycle operator 18 years of age or older or passenger 18 years of age or older to wear a safety helmet when operating or riding a motorcycle. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 402)
Bill· HRH.R. 6907 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975
Foreign Investment Control Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to require the submission of quarterly reports by foreign investors who acquire more than a specified share of a domestic business after the date of enactment of this Act. Specifies the required content of such reports. Sets forth conditions under which foreign investors may be required to divest themselves of domestic business interests. Provides for criminal penalties for violation of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6895 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975
Transfers all functions of the Secretary of Agriculture under the Food Stamp Act to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Declares that a household shall not participate in the food stamp program while any of its members is on strike due to a labor dispute. Exempts any such household that qualified for food stamps prior to the start of such strike. Stipulates that any individual who is receiving at least one-half of his income from any member of another household shall not be considered as a member of a household for purposes of the Food Stamp Act of 1964. Directs the Secretary to prescribe rules for the purpose of determining the eligibility of such person.
Bill· SS. 1705 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975
Revises the Federal Railroad Safety Act to authorize the appropriation to the Secretary of Transportation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6886 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975
Revises the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced-rate transportation for persons age 62 and older on a space-available basis.
Bill· HRH.R. 6878 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975
Authorizes the construction of a 28-mile addition to the Interstate System of Highways between Milford and East Stroudsbury in Pennsylvania. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 103(e)(3))
Bill· HRH.R. 6847 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1975
Low-Cost Air Transportation Act - Declares the sense of Congress, including that: (1) scheduled air carrier services are becoming increasingly costly and financially prohibitive for millions of Americans who want to travel by air; (2) the promotion, development, and removal of impediments to charter or nonscheduled air carrier services is in the public interest; and (3) the Civil Aeronautics Board has failed consistently to provide for responsible regulation of such services consistent with the need to encourage and develop such service. Requires the Civil Aeronautics Board to issue regulations, defining the full scope of the activities in air commerce which are permitted to be engaged in by persons who have not been authorized to engage in air transportation within the meaning of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 but who are: (1) air travel clubs which operate aircraft and which are engaged in the carriage of persons who pay an assessment, dues, membership fees, or any similar type of remittance; or (2) commercial operators of aircraft who are engaged in the carriage of persons or property for compensation or hire. Defines "inclusive tour charter trip" and "advance-booking charter trip".
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 449 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1975
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the Panama Canal and the Canal Zone. Provides that the Government should not relinquish any authority over such Canal and Zone to any other nation or organization.
Bill· SS. 1679 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Light Density Railroad Lines Evaluation Act - Provides that cost and revenue computation standards promulgated under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 shall be used to compute the amounts of rail service continuation subsidies under such Act. Provides for the consideration of the profitability of development and use of local rail services in a region as light density lines, rather than to allow such services to remian in a state of inoperation or underoperation. Authorizes appropriations to the United States Railway Association ($50,000,000) and to the Rail Services Planning Office ($10,000,000) to remain available until expended. Directs the Association to issue a preliminary report on interim light density lines within 570 days after the effective date of the final system plan. Authorizes discontinuance, and abandonment 60 days thereafter, of interim light density lines operated by any responsible person pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the operation of light density lines and for establishing and implementing the State plan for rail transportation and local rail services.
Bill· SS. 1680 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee loans of $100,000,000 to railroad systems in the Midwestern United States upon obtaining satisfactory assurances that (1) the loans will be repaid within 15 years; (2) that no more than $9,100,000 of any loan will be used to meet operating expenses; and (3) that the remainder of guaranteed funds will be applied to the maintenance of property. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6777 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Provides that an individual who has completed 30 years of railroad service shall be deemed to have a current connection with the railroad industry for purposes of annuity eligibility under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974.
Bill· HRH.R. 6776 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Permits the remarried widow and the divorced wife of an individual entitled to an annuity under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to receive benefits under such Act to the same extent that she would receive benefits under the Social Security Act if such individual were subject to the Social Security Act.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 443 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1975
Declares it to be the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal and zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; (2) that there be no relinquishment or surrender of any presently vested United States sovereign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible, except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and (3) that there be no recession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States-owned property, tangible or intangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.
Bill· SS. 1658 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975
Stipulates that the east-west toll road in northern Indiana (Interstate Route 80/90) shall be free of all restrictions under Federal law with respect to the imposition and collection of tolls or other charges upon payment by the State of Indiana to the Treasurer of the United States the amount of Federal aid-highway funds received for the construction of specified interchanges with such toll road. Provides for crediting such payment to the unprogrammed balance of Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to such State. Abrogates any portion of an agreement between the United States and the State of Indiana or any department thereof which is inconsistent with this Act.
Bill· SS. 1660 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975
National Capital Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to pay for a portion of the Federal share of the cost of the Adopted Regional System out of funds originally authorized to be appropriated by the National Capital Transportation Act of 1965, up to $,147,044,000. Specifies limitations on loan guarantees and minimum matching funds to be contributed by participating local governments udner such Act. Provides for the issuance of Federal share bonds (up to an aggregate principal amount contributed $1,257,000,000) by the Transit Authority to finance the cost of the Adopted Regional System. Requires the Transit Authority to annually report the the President and to the Congress the status of its financing under this Act and all other provisions of Federal legislation dealing with the construction of the Adopted Regional System.
Bill· HRH.R. 6707 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975
Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to convey to any State or local government all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any surplus real or personal property suitable for the development, operation or use of a public port. Provides that such conveyance shall be subject to the following restrictions: (1) the property transferred shall be used only for purposes commonly associated with a public port; and (2) all such property shall be used for the benefit of the public, without discrimination.
Bill· HRH.R. 6695 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1975
Increases the Federal share of rail service continuation subsidies, as provided for in the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, from 70 to 90 percent.
Bill· HRH.R. 6665 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1975
Increases the Federal share of rail service continuation subsidies under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Increases the allowable term of such subsidies. Authorizes appropriations for such subsidies.
Bill· HRH.R. 6680 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1975
Makes an appropriation of $290,000 to the Secretary of the Army for fiscal year 1976, and the transitional period ending September 30, 1976, to clear, acting through the Corps of Engineers, the main channel of the Little Calumet River, Illinois, from its confluence with the Calumet-Sag Channel eastward to the Indiana State line, of fallen trees, roots, and other debris and objects.
Bill· HRH.R. 6645 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1975
Revises the Highway Revenue Act of 1954 by changing the Highway Trust Fund to the Transportation Trust Fund. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 120 note)
Bill· HRH.R. 6640 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee loans of $100,000,000 to railroad systems in the Midwestern United States upon obtaining satisfactory assurances that: (1) the loans will be repaid within 15 years, (2) that no more than $9,100,000 of any loan will be used to meet operating expenses; and (3) that the remainder of guaranteed funds will be applied to the maintenance of property. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6610 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1975
Airport Noise Curfew Act - Establishes the Airport Noise Curfew Commission to study and make recommendations to the Congress regarding the establishment of curfews on nonmilitary aircraft operations over populated areas of the United States during normal sleeping hours. Requires the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Congress no later than six months after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Commission to secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to carry out its duties and functions. Requires the head of such department or agency to furnish such requested information to the Commission. Empowers the Commission to issue subpenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any evidence that relates to any subject that the Commission is authorized to investigate by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6569 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1975
Revises the Federal Railroad Safety Act to authorize the appropriation to the Secretary of Transportation such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6548 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1975
Delays until September 1, 1980, implementation of the order issued by the Secretary of Transportation setting a standard by hydraulic brake systems and associated parking brake systems originally scheduled to become effective September 1, 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 6531 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1975
Electric Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of electric vehicles for urban individual and business use, and to encourage research and development in new technologies for electric vehicles with wider applications, in order to promote long-range conservation of liquid fuel and reduce environmental pollution. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to initiate and provide for the conduct of research and development in areas related to electric vehicles. Directs the Administrator to enter into such contracts as may be necessary and appropriate for: (1) the production, within one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, of significant numbers of urban passenger and commercial vehicles which have electric propulsion systems on conventional chassis; and (2) for the production, within three years after such date, of significant numbers of urban passenger and commercial vehicles which are specifically designed for electric propulsion as the primary power source. Directs the United States Postal Service, the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other Federal agencies to arrange for the introduction of electric vehicles into their fleets as soon as possible. Authorizes $40,000,000 to be appropriated to the Administrator for each of the fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 430 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1975
Declares it to be the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal and zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; (2) that there be no relinquishment or surrender of any presently vested United States sovereign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible, except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and (3) that there be no recession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States-owned property, tangible or intangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.
Bill· SS. 1543 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1975
States that the provision of the Merchant Marine Act which allows merchandise transported between points within the continental United States, including Alaska, over Canadian rail lines and their own connecting water facilities to be transported in foreign vessels shall apply only to those services offered as of January 1, 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 6410 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1975
Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to convey to any State or local government all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any surplus real or personal property suitable for the development, operation or use of a public port. Provides that such conveyance shall be subject to the following restrictions: (1) the property transferred shall be used only for purposes commonly associated with a public port; and (2) all such property shall be used for the benefit of the public, without discrimination.
Bill· HRH.R. 6349 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1975
Requires the capital cities of the States (other than Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) to be connected to the Interstate System of highways. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 103)
Bill· HRH.R. 6374 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1975
Defines "interim light density lines" for purposes of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act as meaning all rail properties used or useful in providing local rail service, except rail properties designated as profitable lines or approved for abandonment. Authorizes an additional appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Interstate Commerce Commission for use by the Rail Services Planning Office in carrying out its functions pursuant to such Act. Increases from $26,000,000 to $50,000,000 the appropriation to the United States Railway Association for administrative expenses. Directs the Association and the Office, following the effective date of the final system plan, to begin a further study of interim light density lines, including (1) analysis of the methodology used to determine the economic viability of light density lines, (2) analysis of subsidy standards and suitability criteria developed by the Office prior to issuance of the final system plan, and (3) development of an accounting system to determine the revenue, costs, and operations of light density lines as economic units. Requires the Association to issue a final report within 270 days of the effective date of the final system plan on the methodology to be used to determine the economic viability of interim light density lines, and submit copies of such report to the Senate Committee on Commerce and the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Sets forth deadlines and requirements for further reports by the Association reviewing and reevaluating the economic viability of interim light density lines. Permits rail service on light density lines operated by the Corporation or any profitable railroad pursuant to this Act to be discontinued, to the extent such discontinuance is not precluded by the terms of leases and agreements, if (1) the final report of the Association made pursuant to this Act does not designate rail service to be operated over such lines; and (2) 60-day notice is provided to involved parties. Sets forth requirements governing abandonment of such lines. States that the Federal share of rail continuation subsidies for interim light density lines shall be 100 percent. Requires recipients of rail continuation subsidies to implement the accounting and information system developed by the Association pursuant to this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6364 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1975
Provides for the termination of the airlines mutual aid agreement effective on the date of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6360 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1975
National Capital Transportation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to pay a portion of the Federal share of the cost of the Adopted Regional System out of funds originally authorized to be appropriated by the National Capital Transportation Act of 1965, up to $1,147,044,000. Specifies limitation on loan guaranties and minimum matching funds to be contributed by participating local governments under such Act. Provides for the issuance of Federal share bonds (up to an aggregate principal amount of $1,257,000,000) by the Transit Authority to finance the cost of the Adopted Regional System. Requires the Transit Authority to annually report to the President and to the Congress the status of its financing under this Act and all other provisions of Federal legislation dealing with the construction of the Adopted Regional System.
Bill· HRH.R. 6351 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1975
Railroad Improvement Act - Title I: Financial Assistance to Railroads - Rail Freight Transportation Improvement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee loans for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or development of specified railroad facilities and equipment after a determination that the prospective obligee is responsible, will service the obligation, is attempting to upgrade and develop plant facilities and operations, and is a relatively sound business risk. Creates within the Treasury a separate fund from which such guarantees are to be made. Authorizes to be appropriated the amounts necessary to capitalize the fund. States that the aggregate amount of guarantees outstanding at any one time may not exceed $2,000,000,000. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) conduct research and development into the design of a national rolling stock management information system; (2) study, in cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission and the railroads, the information, functions, and procedures necessary to provide efficient and expeditious car service on a national basis; and (3) study the potential benefits of railroad electrification along high density lines. Authorizes to be appropriated $15,000,000 for such research, development, and studies. Title II: Provisions Relating to Discriminatory State Tax Practices - Authorizes Federal district courts to enjoin the collection of State taxes based on an assessment of railroad property the percentage of which exceeds by at least 5 percent the assessment percentage applied to all other property in the assessment jurisdiction. Title III: Provisions Relating to Economic Regulation of Railroads - Railroad Regulatory Reform Act - Provides for the investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission of compensatory rates below established minimums. Directs the Commission to establish adequate revenue levels for railroads and to authorize interim rate level adjustments to maintain adequate revenue levels. Provides for a hearing, after reasonable notice, concerning the lawfulness of specified practices within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Requires the Commission to authorize increased rates shown to be necessary to compensate a carrier for the provision of a new type of service costing $1,000,000 or more. Title IV: Agreements Between Railroad Carriers - Railroad Rate Bureau Modernization Act - Requires disposition of a rule, rate, or charge within 120 days of docketing of such with the appropriate body. Directs the Commission to study rate bureaus to determine whether or not their practices are consistent with efficient, flexible, and economic operation of railroads. Title V: Establishment of Uniform Cost Accounting - Authorizes the Commission to establish a uniform cost accounting system for railroads subject to the Interstate Commerce Act. Title VI: Interstate Commerce Commission Budget - Interstate Commerce Commission Budget Submission Act - Directs the President to include the budget appropriation transmitted to him by Congress for the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Budget without revision. Title VII: Miscellaneous - States that, in determining whether or not to permit abandonment, the Commission shall give primary weight to the needs of those served and the cost of continued operation to the railroad.
Bill· HRH.R. 6352 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1975
Allows under the Internal Revenue Code an income tax deduction for the expenses of operating a motor vehicle and for the depreciation on such motor vehicle for transporting a child to an elementary or secondary public school.
Bill· HRH.R. 6354 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1975
Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop, within four years of enactment of this Act, a prototype automobile which: (1) could be mass produced in the private sector without further research or demonstration; and (2) would consume the least practicable amount of energy and cause the least environmental degradation taking energy quality, performance, safety, and environmental factors into account. Requires the Administrator to report annually on the development of such prototype to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6324 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1975
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a demonstration project in Augusta, Georgia, for the purpose of eliminating highway railroad grade crossings. Authorizes appropriations of up to $8,000,000 to pay the Federal share of such project. States that two-thirds of all funds expended under authority of this Act in any fiscal year shall be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund.
Bill· HRH.R. 6315 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1975
Electric Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of electric vehicles for urban individual and business use, and to encourage research and development in new technologies for electric vehicles with wider applications, in order to promote long-range conservation of liquid fuel and reduce environmental pollution. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to initiate and provide for the conduct of research and development in areas related to electric vehicles. Directs the Administrator to enter into such contracts as may be necessary and appropriate for: (1) the production, within one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, of significant numbers of urban passenger and commercial vehicles which have electric propulsion systems on conventional chassis; and (2) for the production, within three years after such date, of significant numbers of urban passenger and commercial vehicles which are specifically designed for electric propulsion as the primary power source. Directs the United States Postal Service, the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other Federal agencies to arrange for the introduction of electric vehicles into their fleets as soon as possible. Authorizes $40,000,000 to be appropriated to the Administrator for each of the fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978.
Bill· SS. 1499 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1975
Emergency Mass Transit Development Act - Establishes a Mass Transit Development Bank to stimulate new entry and provide additional capacity in the mass transit manufacturing sector by furnishing assistance in the form of loan guarantees to eligible industrial borrowers. Stipulates that the membership of the Bank shall be: (1) the Secretary of the Treasury, (2) the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and (3) three other persons appointed by the President. Creates an Advisory Board to the Bank to provide the Bank with advice on matters uniquely within the expertise of its membership. Authorizes the Bank to guarantee lenders against loss of principal or interest on loans made for the purpose of financing plant construction, the acquisition of real estate or equipment, or the acquisition of working capital, and only if the borrower meets such other requirements specified by this Act. Requires that priority be given to loans which will convert excess automotive assembly capacity to mass transit production. Declares that any enterprise that obtains a guaranteed loan under this Act may not declare a dividend on its common stock, or make any payment on an additional indebtedness with the same lender while there is till any principal or interest remaining unpaid on the guaranteed loan. Authorizes the Bank to inspect and copy all accounts, books, records, memorandums, and other documents of any enterprise which has received financial assistance under this Act. Limits the maximum obligation of the Bank under all outstanding loans guaranteed by it to $3,000,000,000 prior to October 1, 1978. Restricts the authority to guarantee a loan to any one borrower to: (1) $200,000,000 for the assembly of rail or bus vehicles, (2) $400,000,000 for the manufacture of rail or bus equipment, or (3) $600,000,000 for combined assembly and manufacturing operations. Establishes in the Treasury an emergency loan guarantee fund to pay the Bank's expenses and obligations under this Act. Authorizes the Bank to issue to the Secretary of the Treasury notes or other obligations in such forms and denominations, bearing such maturities and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Bank. Requires any Federal Reserve Bank, when requested, to act as a fiscal agent. Directs the Attorney General to take any action as may be appropriate to enforce any right of the United States under this Act. Terminates the authority of the Bank to enter into any guarantee under this Act beyond September 30, 1990.