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Bill· HRH.R. 17669 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 1974
Provides that all insurance on vessels paid construction-differential subsidy or operating-differential subsidy under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 shall be placed with marine insurance companies authorized to write marine insurance under the laws of the United States, or any State, territory, district or possession.
Bill· SS. 4249 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1974
Terminates the Highway Trust Fund and covers its assets and liabilities into the general fund of the Treasury.
Bill· SS. 4251 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1974
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate standards for State enforcement of any maximum speed limit on any public highway required pursuant to Federal law. (Adds 23 U.S.C. 154)
Bill· HRH.R. 17638 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1974
Provides for the licensing, bonding, and regulating of nonvessel operating common carriers in the foreign and domestic offshore commerce of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 17639 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1974
Establishes a grant program to enable any State, local government, or interstate agency or other public port authority to apply to the Secretary of Commerce for financial assistance to assist such agency in making such improvements as may be required to any port operated by it in order to bring such port into compliance with any requirements relating to environmental protection, the public health and safety, or port or cargo security which may be imposed by Federal law. Defines the term "improvements". States that the Secretary may grant to the applicant all or part of the money applied for, except that no grant or aggregate of grants made under this Act to any State, local, or interstate agency or public port authority may exceed $1,000,000. Authorizes appropriations of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and each fiscal year thereafter for grants under this Act. Directs the Secretary to undertake a comprehensive study to determine the immediate and long-range requirements of public ports in the United States: (1) for expansion and modernization in order to meet adequately the economic and defense needs of the United States; and (2) to meet such standards as may be imposed by law for purposes of environmental protection and port safety and security. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress the final results of such study not later than one year after the effective date of this Act. Authorizes appropriations of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for purposes of conducting the study.
Bill· HRH.R. 17573 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 1974
Provides that when a State proceeds to construct any project on the Interstate System without the aid of Federal funds, and requirements limit a State to the construction of projects with the aid of Federal funds previously apportioned to it, the Secretary of Transportation, upon application by such State and approval of such application, is authorized to pay to such State the Federal share of the cost of construction of such project when additional funds are apportioned to such State if: (1) prior to the construction of the project the Secretary approves the plans and specifications therefor in the same manner as other projects on the Interstate System; and (2) the project conforms to the applicable standards.
Bill· SS. 4211 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1974
Prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of rebates by shippers of property in air transportation. Sets forth penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 17563 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1974
Aircraft Noise Control Amendments Act - Grants to the Environmental Protection Agency responsibility under the Federal Aviation Act for the establishment, after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, of: (1) standards for the measurement of aircraft noise and sonic boom; and (2) regulations to provide such control and abatement of aircraft noise and sonic boom as EPA determines is necessary to protect the public health and welfare.
Bill· HRH.R. 17483 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1974
Increases, from $16,761,000 to $19,261,000, the contract authority for the construction of a bridge across Markland Dam on the Ohio River near Markland, Indiana, and Warsaw, Kentucky.
Bill· HRH.R. 17442 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminiated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Requires the Secretary of State and the Postmaster General to take all necessary actions to assure that the rates paid for the transportation of mail pursuant to the Universal Postal Union Convention shall not be higher than the actual cost of transportation of the mail. Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to expeditiously act on any proposed changes in rates for the transportation of mail by aircraft in foreign or overseas air transportation. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. Includes ticket agents within the prohibitions of Federal law disallowing air carriers to demand or collect a different compensation for air transportation than that prescribed under effective tariffs; or to refund any rates or charges, except those permitted by Federal law.
Bill· HRH.R. 17439 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1974
Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement as being adverse to the public interest. Provides that such termination shall be effective as of February 1, 1973. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1382).
Bill· HRH.R. 17410 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 17387 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1974
Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement as being adverse to the public interest. Provides that such termination shall be effective as of February 1, 1973. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1382).
Bill· HRH.R. 17374 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1974
Imposes standards on the construction, conversion, and operation of oil tankers in order to prevent the pollution of the marine environment.
Bill· HRH.R. 17362 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1974
Surface Transportation Act - Title I: Financial Assistance to Railroads - Rail Freight Transportation Improvement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee any person against loss of principal and interest on securities, obligations (including rolling stock leases), or loans issued for the purpose of financing acquisitions or improvements specified in this Act. States that the maturity date of any security, obligation, or loan, including all extensions and renewals thereof, shall not be later than 20 years from its date of issuance, nor be later than the end of the useful life of any asset to be financed by the security, obligation, or loan. Provides that the loan guarantees authorized by this Act may be made for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or development of the following railroad facilities and equipment: (1) track determined by the Secretary to be essential for present and future rail service needs; (2) structures and similar improvements; (3) railroad communications and power transmission systems; (4) signals; (5) terminal facility modernization and consolidation; and (6) new and rebuilt rolling stock. Requires that before making any guarantees pursuant to this Act the Secretary must consider whether the prospective obligee is responsible and whether adequate provision will be made for servicing the obligation. Creates within the Treasury a separate fund which shall be available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation as a revolving fund for the purpose of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the fund from time to time such amounts as may be necessary to provide capital for the fund. Provides that all amounts received by the Secretary as payments, fees, and any other money, property, or assets acquired by him from his operations in connection with this section shall be deposited in the fund. Requires that all guarantees, expenses, and payments pursuant to operations of the Secretary under this Act shall be paid from the fund. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct research and development into the design of a national rolling stock management information system which, utilizing advanced computer and communication techniques, would be capable of locating and expediting the movement of rolling stock on a national basis. Directs the Secretary to 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. Requires that, within 2 years from the date of of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall report to the Congress his recommendations respecting the organization, development, funding, and implementation of any national system which he may design as a result of research and development. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study respecting: (1) the costs to individual railroads of installing rolling stock management information systems compatible with a national system designed under this Act; and (2) the economic, safety, and service benefits to be derived from compatible systems. Requires that not later than 2 years from the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall announce his recommendations for the installation of the systems by individual railroads. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study of the potential benefits of railroad electrification for high density rail lines in the United States, and to report the findings of such study to the Congress not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated $15,000,000 for the purpose of carrying out provisions of this Act, including the payment of necessary administrative expenses, to remain available until expended. Title II: Provisions Relating to Discriminatory State Tax Practices - Provides, under the Interstate Commerce Act, that any of the following actions by any State, or subdivision or agency thereof, whether any such action be taken pursuant to a constitutional provision, statute, or administrative order or practice, or otherwise, is declared to constitute an unreasonable and unjust discrimination against, and an undue burden upon, interstate commerce and is forbidden and declared to be unlawful: (1) the property tax assessment of transportation property of any common or contract carrier at a value which bears a higher ratio to the true market value of such transportation property than the assessed value of all other commercial and industrial property bears to the true market value of all such other commercial and industrial property; (2) the collection of any tax on the portion of such assessment so declared to be unlawful; (3) the collection of any ad valorem property tax on such transportation property at a tax rate higher than the tax rate generally applicable to commercial and industrial property in the taxing district; and (4) the imposition of any other tax which results in discriminatory treatment of a common or contract carrier subject to such Act. Declares it to be unlawful: (1) to assess such transportation property at a value which bears a higher ratio to the true market value of such transportation property than the assessed value of all other property (located in the assessment jurisdiction in which is included such taxing district and subject to a property tax levy) bears to the true market value of all such other property; or (2) to collect any ad valorem property tax on such transportation property at a tax rate higher than the tax rate generally applicable to taxable property in the taxing district. Grants to the district courts of the United States the jurisdiction to issue such writs of injunction or other property process as may be necessary to restrain any State, or subdivision or agency thereof, or any person, from doing anything or performing any act declared by this Act to be unlawful, except that such jurisdiction shall not be exclusive of that which any Federal or State court may otherwise have. Title III: Provisions Relating to Competitive Equity - Competitive Equity Act - Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate and identify traffics which are moving at rates below the variable costs, as determined by the Commission, incurred in handling the traffics to which such rates apply and, within procedures established under this Act, cause such rates to be promptly brought to at least such variable costs. Requires that with respect to railroads, express companies, and sleeping car companies the Commission shall develop, promulgate, and maintain reasonable standards and procedures for the determination and establishment of revenue levels adequate under honest, economical, and efficient management, to cover total operating expenses and a fair, reasonable, and economic profit or return on total capital prudently employed in such surface transportation business. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to: (1) conduct investigations, based upon the identification and examination of such rates as are significant to such investigation, of the rate structure for the transportation of recycled materials by transportation carriers subject to its regulatory jurisdiction; (2) in all cases where the rate structure applicable to the transportation of recycled materials is found to be unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory, issue orders requiring the removal from such rate structure of such unjust discrimination or, in the case of interstate commerce, such unreasonableness; and (3) file annual reports with the President and the Congress on or before December 10 of each year and such final report as shall be appropriate to reflect all actions commenced or completed under this Act during the reporting period to eliminate unreasonable and unjustly discriminatory rates for the transportation of recycled materials. Title IV: Agreements Between Carriers - Rate Bureau Modernization Act - Requires that, within 120 days after a rule, rate, or charge is docketed with a conference, bureau, committee, or other organization, established or continued pursuant to specified agreements approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, such rule, rate, or charge shall finally be disposed of by said conference, bureau, committee, or other organization. Requires that the Interstate Commerce Commission shall not approve under this Act any agreement which establishes a procedure for the determination of any matter through joint consideration unless it finds that under the agreement there is accorded to each party the free and unrestrained right to take independent action. Directs the Commission, within 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, to conduct a proceeding or proceedings, in which all interested parties may participate, to determine if any conference, bureau, committee, or other organization established by the Commission is preventing an efficient utilization of transportation resources or has established practices which are inconsistent with efficient, flexible, and economic operation. Title V: Repeal of Discriminatory Government Rates - Sets standards for the regulation of rates covering the transportation of specified commodities exempt from economic regulation. Title VI: Establishment of Uniform Cost Accounting - Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to prescribe, after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, a uniform system of accounts applicable to any class of carriers subject thereto, and a period of time within which such class shall have a uniform system of accounts, and the manner in which such accounts shall be kept. Title VII: Interstate Commerce Commission Budget - Interstate Commerce Commission Budget Submission Act - Provides for the direct submission of the budget of the Interstate Commerce Commission by the President to the Congress on or before October 15 of each year and to be included in the budget without revision. Title VIII: Miscellaneous - Makes it the intent of the Congress to encourage the purchase, acquisition, and efficient utilization of freight cars.
Bill· SS. 4131 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1974
Ground Transport Reorganization Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to promote a balanced and competitive ground transportation system by securing a balanced and competitive ground transport manufacturing industry, in which firms are free to encourage the sale of ground transport vehicles without regard to the conflicting interests of automobile manufacturers. Title I: Prohibition of Interlocking Control - Prohibits specified interests, activities, and interlocking relationships by any person who manufactures 10 percent or more of the total number of automobiles sold within the United States, including making it unlawful for such person: (1) to manufacture or sell for use in the United States any other type of ground passenger transport vehicle or any component used in the manufacture of any such vehicle; (2) to control in any manner any facility, or any other interest in any other person, engaged in the manufacture or sale for use in the United States of any type of ground passenger transport vehicle or of any component used in the manufacture of any such vehicle; and (3) to have any officer or director who is an officer, director, or member, or who as a stockholder holds controlling interest in any other person engaged in the manufacture or sale for use in the United States of any other type of ground passenger transport vehicle or of any component used in the manufacture of any such vehicle. Imposes similar restrictions on manufacturers of trucks sold within the United States. Title II: Ground Transport Reorganization Office - Establishes in the Executive Office the Ground Transport Reorganization Office. Requires the Director of the Ground Transport Reorganization Office, after notice and hearing, to acquire all of the plants, facilities, assets, tools, patents, designs, drawings, and know-how related directly or indirectly to or arising out of the production, in violation of title I, of rival forms of ground transport equipment by automobile and truck manufacturers. Authorizes the Director to exercise enumerated powers in order to carry out the provisions of this Act, including: (1) to negotiate for the acquisition of plants and facilities with unused or excess capacity in the automotive, aerospace, and other heavy equipment industries; and (2) to construct new bus and rail production facilities. Authorizes the Director to coordinate studies relating to ground transportation. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Transporation will give priority to rail rather than highway modes and to electric rather than diesel or gasoline motive power in the allocation of Federal funds for public transport in metropolitan areas which fail to meet national ambient air quality standards. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 250 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1974
Provides for an extension of one hundred and twenty days for the United States Railway Association to adopt a preliminary system plan and one hundred and twenty days to prepare a final system plan under the provisions of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act. Increases the authorization of appropriations for administrative expenses of the U. S. Railway Association from $26,000,000 to $40,000,000.
Bill· HRH.R. 17254 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1974
Interstate Railroad Act - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Definitions - Defines the terms in this Act. Sets forth the findings of Congress with regard to the present railroad system in the United States. Title II: Interstate Railroad System - Requires all rail carriers to provide the Secretary of Transportation and the Rail Services Planning Office of the Interstate Commerce Commission with copies of all current restrictions on train operations, including employees' operating timetables and all "slow orders." Designates: (1) all rail lines operated by domestic railroad companies subject to traffic usage of at least twenty million gross ton-miles per year; or (2) those lines the inclusion of which is in the public interest as part of the initial Interstate Railroad System. Sets forth procedures for final designation of the Interstate Railroad System. Authorizes appropriations for the use of the Secretary of Transportation and the Rail Services Planning Office. Title III: Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Modernization of Rail Lines - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe standards for maintenance of all rail lines. Provides that rail lines included within the System shall be maintained for smooth and dependable operation of freight trains at speeds up to sixty miles an hour. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for the construction and maintenance of railroad track, structures and improvements and signals. Provides for the distribution of funds under this Act and State apportionment. Prescribes the procedures for submission and approval of projects for railroad development. Provides that the construction work on any approved project shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Secretary. Sets forth the minimum rates of wages and other provisions governing labor in the performance of construction work. Establishes in the Treasury the Railroad Trust Fund, providing for transfer to the fund of amounts equivalent to specified taxes and charges. Describes the method of transfer, authorizes additional appropriations, and provides for the management of the fund. Directs the Secretary to undertake a program of research and development into improving railroad track and roadbed. Authorizes appropriations of $10 million for such purposes for fiscal year 1976. Title IV: Records, Reports, Administration, and Enforcement - Sets forth the recordkeeping requirements of each recipient of a grant under this Act. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on his operations under this Act. Imposes criminal penalties for false statements made under this Act. Enumerates the general administrative powers of the Secretary. Establishes an advisory committee composed of one representative from each of the following organizations: (1) National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners; (2) National Governors Conference; (3) Association of American Railroads; (4) National Railroad Passenger Corporation; (5) Congress of Railway Unions; (6) Railway Labor Executive Association; (7) National Industrial Traffic League; and (8) National Association of Railroad Passengers. Requests the committee to monitor the activities of the Secretary pursuant to this Act and submit an annual report evaluating the effectiveness of this Act to the Secretary, the Congress, and the public. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as necessary for administration and enforcement of this Act, not to exceed $10,000,000 in any one fiscal year.
Bill· HRH.R. 17224 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1974
Allows qualified individuals a tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for the expenses of operating a motor vehicle to transport their children to public schools.
Bill· HRH.R. 17189 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1974
Permits an exemption from the highway use tax, under the Internal Revenue Code, for the use of any highway motor vehicle which is not for hire and is used exclusively in soil and water conservation work and in the transportation of equipment used for soil and water conservation. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 4483)
Bill· HRH.R. 17184 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1974
Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, that the Civil Aeronautics Board shall determine the revenue needs of each air carrier solely on the basis of the operations of each such carrier and without regard to revenue needs or rates of return of the air transportation industry as a whole or by classes of air carriers. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1482(e))
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1428 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1974
States that the House of Representatives, recognizing the need for a strong United States-flag air carrier system and the role of Pan American World Airways in such a system, hereby expresses its concern with the current critical financial situation of United States-flag carriers engaged in international air transportation and urges the Civil Aeronautics Board and the responsible executive agencies of the Government to take such steps as may be necessary to implement the President's objectives in strengthening United States international airlines.
Bill· HRH.R. 17166 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1974
Federal-Aid Highway Amendments - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) parkways; (2) Indian reservation roads and bridges; (3) the rural highway public transportation demonstration program; and (4) a railroad-highway crossing demonstration project in Lafayette, Indiana. Declares the national policy that elderly and handicapped persons have the same right as other persons to utilize mass transportation facilities. Provides for the implementation of such policy. Sets limitations on Alaska ferry operations. Provides for the control of outdoor advertising and junkyards, authorizing appropriations for such control measures. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) landscaping and scenic enhancement; and (2) the special bridge replacement program. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to not approve specified projects in any State which has a maximum speed limit in excess of 55 miles per hour. Authorizes appropriations for access highways to public recreation areas on Federal lakes. Empowers the Secretary, with regard to the Northeast corridor demonstration rail crossings, to permit selected public crossings of unusually low-potential hazard to remain at ground level. Authorizes projects to reconstruct or replace the Overseas Highway to Key West Flordia. Establishes a bikeway demonstration program. Provides for the termination of Federal highway construction contracts upon application by the contractor.
Bill· HRH.R. 17152 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1974
Highway Energy Conservation and Safety Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold funding of Federal-aid highway projects from any State which has a maximum speed limit on any public highway of over 55 miles per hour.
Bill· HRH.R. 17135 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1974
Requires that specific railroad accident reports made by common carriers to the Interstate Commerce Commission shall be made available to any person injured in any collision, derailment or other accident reported therein, or to the personal representative or attorney of such injured person. (Amends 45 U.S.C. 38)
Bill· HRH.R. 17094 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 17109 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1974
Provides, under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, for an extension of the deadlines for the preliminary system plan and the final system plan. Increases the authorization of appropriations for administrative expenses of the U. S. Railway Association from $26,000,000 to $40,000,000.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1413 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1974
States that the House of Representatives, recognizing the need for a strong United States-flag air carrier system and the role of Pan American World Airways in such a system, hereby expresses its concern with the current critical financial situation of United States-flag carriers engaged in international air transportation and urges the Civil Aeronautics Board and the responsible executive agencies of the Government to take such steps as may be necessary to implement the President's objectives in strengthening United States international airlines.
Bill· SS. 4086 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974
Authorizes the Export-Import Bank to provide guarantees, insurance, and extensions of credit to United States Air carriers whose principal competitors are foreign air carriers which have received the benefit of Bank guarantees, insurance, or credit.
Bill· SS. 4085 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974
Authorizes the imposition of compensating charges on air carriers of a foreign country upon a determination that charges for the use of airport property in such foreign country unreasonably exceed the amount charged to foreign carriers for comparable services in the United States, and only after the failure of negotiations with such foreign country to reduce such charges. States that the amounts collected pursuant to this Act shall be used to compensate air carriers for excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved.
Bill· SS. 4084 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974
Investigation of Unfair Competitive Practices in International Air Transportation Act - Directs the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Transportation, the Civil Aeronautics Board, and the other departments or agencies, to keep under review all forms of discrimination or unfair competitive practices to which United States air carriers are subject in providing foreign air transportation services and to take all appropriate actions within their respective jurisdictions to eliminate such forms of discrimination or unfair competitive practices. Stipulates that each of these departments and agencies shall request from Congress such additional legislation as may be deemed necessary at any time it is determined there is inadequate legal authority for dealing with any form of discrimination or unfair competitive practice found to exist.
Bill· SS. 4083 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974
Fly United States-Flag Air Carrier Act - Provides that whenever any executive department or other agency or instrumentality of the United States shall procure, contract for, or otherwise obtain for its own account or in furtherance of the purposes or pursuant to the terms of any contract, agreement, or other special arrangement made or entered into under which payment is made from funds appropriated, owned, controlled, granted, or conditionally granted or utilized by or otherwise established for the account of the United States, or shall furnish to or for the account of any foreign nation, or any international agency, or other organization, of whatever nationality, without provisions for reimbursement, any transportation of persons (and their personal effects) or property by air between a place in the United States and a place outside thereof or between two places both of which are outside the United States, the appropriate agency or agencies shall take such steps as may be necessary to assure that such transportation is provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent authorized by such certificates or by regulations or exemptions of the Civil Aeronautics Board and to the extent service by such carriers is available. Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to disallow any expenditure from appropriated funds for payment for such personnel or cargo transportation on an air carrier not holding a certificate under such Act in the absence of satisfactory proof of the necessity thereof.
Bill· HRH.R. 17082 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 17054 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974
Imposes standards on the construction, conversion, and operation of oil tankers in order to prevent the pollution of the marine environment.
Bill· HRH.R. 17049 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 17047 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1974
Prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of rebates by shippers of property in air transportation. Sets forth penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b))
Bill· HRH.R. 17024 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1974
Urban Mass Transportation Amendments - States that the purposes of this Act are: (1) to provide a Federal commitment in cooperation with State and local governments of sufficient proportions to insure increased mobility and access to opportunity in all urbanized areas; (2) to encourage urbanized areas to attract a greater proportion of total daily passenger trips to mass transportation modes and services; (3) to provide incentives for improved and efficient urban mass transportation systems and services; and (4) to establish performance, cost, and quality of service criteria which will enable significant evaluations of urban mass transportation performance. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act for fiscal year 1976 and each fiscal year thereafter. Declares that on the first day of each fiscal year the Secretary shall apportion the authorized sums to the State in the ratio which the population in urbanized areas, or parts thereof, as designated by the Bureau of the Census, in each State bears to the total population in all such urbanized areas or parts thereof, in all the States as shown by the latest available Federal census. Sets forth an allocation formula for such funds. Provides that sums apportioned to any Governor under this Act shall be available for obligation by that Governor for a period of two years after the close of the fiscal year for which such sums are apportioned, and any amounts so apportioned remaining unobligated at the end of such period shall lapse and shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States for deposits as miscellaneous receipts. States that the Secretary may approve grants under this Act up to $10,500,000,000 in an aggregate amount. Declares that the Federal share payable on account of any project financed with funds available under this Act shall not exceed 70 percent of the cost of the project. Provides that funds available for the payment of operating expenses to improve mass transportation service shall be supplementary to and not in substitution for the average amount of the State and local government funds expended on the operation of mass transportation service for the two Federal fiscal years preceding the fiscal year for which the project was intended. Sets forth the procedure for approving programs under this Act including surveys, plans, specifications, estimates, and public hearings. Permits the Secretary to discharge any of his responsibilities under this Act for projects upon the request of any Governor, by accepting a certification by the Governor, or his designee, if he finds projects will be carried out in accordance with State laws, regulations, directives, and standards establishing requirements at least equivalent to those contained in, or issued pursuant to, this Act. Provides that, as soon as practicable after the plans, specifications, and estimates for a specific project have been approved, the Secretary shall enter into a formal project agreement with the Governor. States that, in approving any project under this Act, the Secretary shall take into account adverse economic, social, and environmental effects, and the costs of eliminating such effects. Provides that, within two years of enactment of the Act, the Secretary shall establish a Mass Transportation Performance Incentive Fund. Specifies amounts to be made available to urbanized areas prior to fiscal year 1979 whose efficiencies of operation compare favorably with national averages for operating efficiencies of all urban mass transportation systems. Authorizes the Secretary to assist the States in financing public mass transportation service in rural areas by assuming up to 80 percent of the cost of any such project. Directs the Secretary to investigate safety systems. hazards in urban mass transportation Requires that uniform urban transportation data reporting systems be established pursuant to prescription by the Office of the Secretary within two years of the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish demonstration projects to determine the feasibility and advisability of fare-free mass transportation coupons for the poor, elderly, and handicapped.
Bill· HRH.R. 17012 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1974
Provides, under the International Aviation Facilities Act, that the Secretary of Transportation shall survey airport landing fees charged to United States air carriers by foreign governments or other foreign entities. States that if the Secretary determines that such fees unreasonably exceed comparable airport landing fees in the United States or are otherwise discriminatory, he shall determine compensating fees which shall be imposed upon air carriers of such discriminating countries as a condition to acceptance of the general declaration at the time of landing or takeoff of such foreign carriers.
Bill· HRH.R. 17007 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 16992 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1405 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1974
States that the House of Representatives, recognizing the need for a strong United States-flag air carrier system and the role of Pan American World Airways in such a system, hereby expresses its concern with the current critical financial situation of United States-flag carriers engaged in international air transportation and urges the Civil Aeronautics Board and the responsible executive agencies of the Government to take such steps as may be necessary to implement the President's objectives in strengthening United States international airlines.
Bill· HRH.R. 16978 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 16988 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 16980 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1974
Highway Beautification Act - Provides for a ten percent reduction in Federal-aid highway funds to States apportioned on or after Janury 1, 1976, unless specified outdoor advertising outside of incorporated cities and villages is effectively controlled along the Interstate and primary systems. Authorizes appropriations for the control of outdoor advertising; for the control, relocation, or removal of junkyards; and for the landscaping and scenic enhancement of strips of land adjacent to Interstate and primary highways for the fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977.
Bill· HRH.R. 16976 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· SS. 4057 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1974
Transportation Safety Act - Title I: Hazardous Materials - Hazardous Materials Transportation Act - Provides that upon finding that the transportation of a particular quantity and form of material in commerce may pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property, the Secretary of Transportation shall designate such quantity and form of material or group or class of such materials as a hazardous material. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations for the safe transportation in commerce of hazardous materials, in cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Authorizes the Secretary to establish criteria for the handling of "extremely hazardous material." Requires transporters of such materials to register with the Secretary. Prohibits transportation of radioactive materials on passenger-carrying aircraft in commerce, unless such materials are for research or medical use. Empowers the Secretary to investigate, issue subpenas, and conduct research in carrying out this Act. Imposes a $10,000 per day civil penalty for violations of this Act, and a $25,000 fine and/or up to five years imprisonment for knowing violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary and citizens to seek legal relief from violations of this Act. Empowers citizens to petition the Secretary to designate materials as hazardous or extremely hazardous, and to commence action in Federal district court if the Secretary fails to act. Requires compliance with this Act within two years. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary sums, not to exceed $7,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, to carry out this Act. Title II: Rail Safety - Rail Safety Improvement Act - Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit a comprehensive rail safety report for the President and Congress by March 17, 1976. Requires the report to include identification of: (1) rail safety areas for which standards have not been issued; (2) more cost-effective methods of inspection and enforcement of Federal rail safety standards; and (3) State roles in implementation of standards. Authorizes and allocates the appropriation of $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 to carry out the Federal Railroad Safety Act. Authorizes the issuance of cease and desist orders for violations of this Act. Authorizes citizens to petition the Secretary, with appeal to a Federal district court, for issuance or revocation of regulations under this Act. Title III: Independent Safety Board - Independent Safety Board Act - Establishes the National Transportation Safety Board, now within the Transportation Department, as an independent agency. Prescribes the organization of the Board, and requires the President to name a Chairman of such Board (subject to Senate confirmation) by April 1, 1975. Requires the Board to: (1) investigate specified air crashes, marine casualties, motor carrier accidents, railroad accidents, pipeline accidents, and highway accidents; (2) study transportation safety; and (3) review actions of the Secretary on specified certificate and license decisions. Grants subpena and inspection powers to the Board. Authorizes the Board to issue or rescind regulations to carry out this Act. Empowers the Board to intervene in Federal agency and State and local agency and court proceedings affecting transportation safety. Prescribes inclusions in the Board's annual reports. Makes the Board's documents available to the public. Requires the Secretary to respond to the Board's recommendations. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act of $14,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $16,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $18,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Title IV: Regional Rail Reorganization - Extends the planning dates and increases the administrative expense allowances under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act. Sets forth properties qualified for rail service continuation subsidies under such Act.
Bill· SS. 4055 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1974
Requires airline tickets to show total charges for transportation and for taxes, under the Internal Revenue Code. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 7275(a))
Bill· HRH.R. 16949 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 16952 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1974
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to accept bids for the construction of three nuclear powered merchant vessels and to grant incentive financing over the estimated domestic cost of construction of a fossil fueled vessel with the same dead weight tonnage and the same characteristics in other pertinent respects. Provides that the prospective owners of the vessels shall agree to: (1) repay any aid granted with interest to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury and with an allowance for administrative costs to the Secretary of Commerce; (2) dispose of radioactive portions of the vessel at the end of its operating life in accordance with directions of the Atomic Energy Commission; and (3) other specified conditions including those determined to be necessary to protect the interests of the United States. Provides that the Secretary of Commerce and the Atomic Energy Commission shall provide facilities for the disposition of radioactive portions of the vessel during its operating life.
Bill· HRH.R. 16931 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1974
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.