An Act to insure that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the Office of Attorney General are those which were in effect on January 1, 1969.

Summary

Provides that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the Office of Attorney General shall be those which were in effect on January 1, 1969 notwithstanding any other provision of law. Provides that any person aggrieved by an action of the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court to contest the constitutionality of the appointment and continuance in office of the Attorney General. Gives the United States district courts exclusive jurisdiction, without regard to the value of the matter in controversy, to determine the validity of such appointment and continuance in office. Provides that the Congressional franking privilege be applied to all matters which directly or indirectly pertain to the legislative process or to any congressional functions generally, or to the functioning, working, or operating of the Congress and the performance of official duties in connection therewith, and shall include, but not be limited to, the conveying of information to the public, and the requesting of the views of the public, or the views and information of other authority of government, as a guide or a means of assistance in the performance of those functions. Enumerates the kinds of mail that is frankable and the kinds of mail which are excluded from the franking privilege. Sets forth the persons to whom the franking privilege is extended. Provides that the frankability of mail matter shall be determined under the provisions of this Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, the cost of preparing or printing mail matter which is frankable under this Act may be paid from any funds. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law the equivalent amount of postage on franked mail mailed under the frank of the Vice President or a Member of Congress, and the cost of preparing or printing such frankable matter for such mailing under the frank, shall not be considered as a contribution to, or an expenditure by, the Vice President or a Member of Congress for the purpose of determining any limitation on expenditures or contributions with respect to any such official, imposed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation, in connection with any campaign of such official for election to any Federal office. Establishes in the House of Representatives the "House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards." Provides that the Commission shall provide guidance and assistance in connection with the mailing or contemplated mailing of franked mail by those entitled to the franking privilege. Provides that complaints of abuse of the franking privilege be handled solely by the Commission and that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no court or administrative body in the United States or in any territory thereof shall have jurisdiction to entertain any civil action of any character concerning or related to a violation of the franking laws or an abuse of the franking privilege, except judicial review of the decisions of the Commission under this Act. Provides that the Commission shall prescribe regulations for the holding of investigations and hearings, the conduct of proceedings, and the rendering of decisions under this Act. Provides that in the Senate the Select Committee on Standards and Conduct of the Senate shall provide guidance and assistance in connection with the mailing or contemplated mailing of franked mail by those entitled to the franking privilege. Provides that any complaint filed by any person with respect to violation of the franking privilege shall be reviewed by the Committee. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no court or administrative body in the United States or in any territory thereof shall have jurisdiction to entertain any civil action of any character concerning or related to a violation of the franking laws or an abuse of the franking privilege until a complaint has been filed with the select committee and the committee has rendered a decision under this Act. Provides for reimbursement for franked mailings to the Poastal Service. Provides that those sections of this Act regarding the franking privileges of former Presidents and the spouses of former Presidents shall take effect as of December 27, 1972. Provides that the reimbursement provisions of this Act will be effective as of December 27, 1972.

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  Public Law · EN · 11 December 1973

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  summary · EN · 10 December 1973

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  summary · EN · 30 November 1973

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