bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
95-s-3627,95,s,3627,"A Bill entitled the ""Science and Technology Research and Development Utilization Policy Act"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-10-14,1978-10-14,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,0,"Title I:  Policy - Declares the purpose of this Act to be:  (1) to establish and maintain a Federal policy for the use and management of the results of federally sponsored science and technology research and development programs; and (2) to monitor the impact of such programs on innovation and technology development. Title II:  Allocation of Rights-Government Contractors - Requires each Federal agency head to acquire on behalf of the United States, title to any invention made or conceived in the course of any contract if it is determined that:  (1) the Government intends to take steps to achieve practical applications of any such inventions; (2) the contract's principal purpose is to develop products, processes, or methods intended for general public use; (3) the contractor's services are for the operation of a Government-owned research or production facility; (4) Government retention of title is necessary for the adequate protection of the public health, safety, or welfare; (5) the Government has been the principal developer in a particular field of science and technology, and acquisition of exclusive rights at the time of contracting might confer on the contractor a preferred or dominant position; (6) the work performed under the contract is of a classified nature; or (7) the commercial interests of the contractor are not sufficiently established. Authorizes an agency head to waive all or any part of the right of the United States to an invention if it is in the interest of the Government and the general public.  Reserves to the contractor the option of acquiring title to any invention in all other situations. Provides that if a contractor has acquired title to an invention the Federal agency may, in the interest of public safety or specified economic needs, require the contractor to grant a nonexclusive, partially exclusive, or exclusive license to a responsible applicant. Title III:  Allocation of Rights-Federal Employees - Directs the Government to obtain entire right, title, and interest in and to any invention made by a Federal employee if the agency head determines that the invention was conceived in the normal course of employment duties, unless the Government's interest in such invention is negligible. Provides for a review by the Federal Science and Technology Research and Development Utilization Review Board, if requested, for determination as the right of title.  Authorizes incentive awards to Federal employee-inventors for any inventions of significant value. Title IV:  Federal Technology Utilization Program - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, to establish a program to assure the utilization and protection of patents or other rights in Government-owned inventions.  Directs each Federal agency to develop and implement programs for the transfer of Government-owned innovative technology for application and use in industry, agriculture, medicine, transportation, and other critical sectors of the economy. Title V:  Federal Review Board - Establishes a Federal Science and Technology Research and Development Utilization Review Board to coordinate, direct, and review Federal policy concerning the ownership of inventions resulting from federally sponsored research and development. Title VI:  Miscellaneous - Repeals certain existing statutory authorizations to conform to the provisions of this Act. Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish an Inventions and Contributions Board to hear, and make findings and recommendations with respect to, every proposal for any waiver of patent rights held by the Administrator. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.",2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
95-s-3599,95,s,3599,"A Bill entitled ""The National Space and Aeronautics Policy Act of 1978""","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-10-13,1978-10-13,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,3,"Title I:  Declaration of Policy - Establishes a comprehensive national civilian space and aeronautics policy to provide the basis for a world information system, an orbital civilization, exploration of the solar system and the development of other space and aeronautical activities. Title II:  National Space and Aeronautics Policy - Sets forth national space and aeronautics principles in order to achieve the peaceful expansion of space and atmospheric environments for the benefit of mankind and the nation. Title III:  Program - Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA, in cooperation with private, governmental, and international groups, to pursue aggressive research and systems development in space and aeronautics science and technology.  Specifies programs and target dates for the achievement of such research and systems development. Directs the Administrator of NASA, together with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, to develop and submit to Congress a 30-year plan including proposed annual funding requirements and a detailed research and development schedule.  Requires status reports and revisions to the plan to be submitted every year along with the budget request beginning the third year after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-hr-14297,95,hr,14297,Space Industrialization Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-10-12,1978-10-12,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]",FL,D,F000430,12,"Space Industrialization Act - Title I:  Establishment of Space Industrialization Corporation - Establishes, as a Federal agency, the Space Industrialization Corporation which shall promote the development of new processes and industries in space and encourage private industry to invest in such activities. Directs the Corporation to provide funds to industrial space ventures under negotiated management plans. Specifies that such funds shall be repaid with a profit if the venture is profitable and that full documentation is required if it is unprofitable. Establishes in the United States Treasury the ""Space Industrialization Trust Fund"" which shall be held and administered by the Secretary of the Treasury and made available to the Corporation for use in funding industrial space ventures.  Authorizes to the Trust Fund appropriations not to exceed $50,000,000 per year for the first two fiscal years after enactment. Directs the President to aid in the planning, development, and review of a national program for the establishment and operation of a space industrial system.  Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to advise, assist, and cooperate with the Corporation in the development of the space industrial system. Title II:  Public Ownership of Space Industrialization Corporation - Provides that at such time as the Board of Directors and the President approve, the Corporation shall become a publicly owned entity, which shall be authorized to issue shares of capital stock, nonvoting securities, bonds, debentures, and other certificates of indebtedness as the corporation may determine. Requires all proceeds from such securities to be deposited in the Trust Fund established by Title I.",2025-09-02T17:11:41Z,
95-s-3541,95,s,3541,NASA Solar Power Satellite Program Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-09-30,1978-09-30,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]",NM,R,S000132,0,"NASA Solar Power Satellite Program Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Administrator to submit to Congress, by September 30, 1979, a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:14:36Z,
95-s-3530,95,s,3530,Space Policy Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-09-27,1978-09-27,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL]",IL,D,S000890,11,"Space Policy Act - Establishes a national space policy and program to enable the United States to maintain leadership in space science and technology. Declares such policy, including that the United States: (1) is committed to space exploration for peaceful purposes and the benefit of mankind; (2) rejects claims of sovereignty over outer space and celestial bodies; and (3) will continue to participate in cooperative international space activities. Directs the President to assure the space program proceeds toward enumerated goals in space and terrestrial application and in space science.  Details the goals to be achieved within ten years, including: (1) design of prototype electric power generation transmission systems; (2) design of space technologies determining the feasibility of space-based manufacturing; (3) establishment of a remote-sensing system of earth's resources; and (4) the pursuit of planetary and lunar science and exploration. Requires the President to submit to Congress a five-year schedule, with annual revisions, identifying missions, projects, and programs to achieve the objectives of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:14:36Z,
95-hr-14175,95,hr,14175,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish requirements with respect to the television broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-09-26,1978-09-26,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]",IL,R,C000773,2,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.",2024-08-01T20:07:00Z,
95-hr-14124,95,hr,14124,Metric Conversion Repeal Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-09-19,1978-09-19,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Stump, Bob [D-AZ-3]",AZ,D,S001044,0,"Metric Conversion Repeal Act - Repeals the Metric Conversion Act of 1975, which established the United States Metric Board in order to facilitate voluntary conversion to the use of the metric system of measurement.",2025-09-02T17:11:36Z,
95-hr-14046,95,hr,14046,Public Service Satellite Communications Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-09-11,1978-09-11,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]",NY,D,O000134,2,"Public Service Satellite Communications Act - Establishes a public service communications satellite research, development, and demonstration program.  Establishes an office within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to manage such program in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce. Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Secretary to transmit to the Congress a comprehensive plan for such program not later than September 30, 1979. Establishes the Public Service Satellite System Advisory Council to advise the Administrator and Secretary in the performance of their duties.",2025-09-02T17:11:31Z,
95-s-3441,95,s,3441,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-08-22,1978-08-22,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC]",NC,D,M000956,9,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax-exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:14:29Z,
95-hr-13939,95,hr,13939,Impact of Science and Technology on Society Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-08-17,1978-08-17,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]",TX,D,T000110,0,"Impact of Science and Technology on Society Act - Title I: Science, Technology, and Societal Change - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to examine the future impact of science and technology on society, and the implications for present Federal science, engineering, and technology efforts. Title II: Commission on the Impact of Science and Technology on Society - Establishes the Commission on the Impact of Science and Technology on Society to analyze trends and developments in those areas of science and technology most relevant to social issues and problems, appraise their impact on society, and the choices for coping with that impact, and recommend specific courses of action to be taken.  Directs the Commission to: (1) identify those technologies, industries, and other areas of the economy where the United States does not have comparative advantage or potential strength; (2) conduct a comprehensive study of Federal science policies relating to potentially hazardous scientific research activities; (3) examine the present Federal science and technology efforts and appraise their adequacy; and (4) submit to the President and Congress within 18 months of the Commission's conception, a report of its activities, and, within three years, submit a final report containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Commission.  Specifies that emphasis in the examination, analysis, and appraisal shall be on the impact of the given science and technology on society. Title III: - Miscellaneous Provisions - Specifies that the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the Commission's activities. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:11:30Z,
95-hr-13958,95,hr,13958,A bill to amend section 307 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-08-17,1978-08-17,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7]",NJ,D,M000058,9,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,2024-08-01T20:06:52Z,
95-hr-13875,95,hr,13875,A bill to amend section 307 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-08-15,1978-08-15,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7]",NJ,D,M000058,24,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,2024-08-01T20:06:43Z,
95-hr-13876,95,hr,13876,A bill to amend section 307 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-08-15,1978-08-15,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7]",NJ,D,M000058,9,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,2024-08-01T20:06:43Z,
95-hr-13699,95,hr,13699,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-08-02,1978-08-02,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,2,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:11:24Z,
95-hr-13715,95,hr,13715,National Weather Services Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-08-02,1978-09-20,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",House,"Rep. Milford, Dale [D-TX-24]",TX,D,M000708,0,"National Weather Services Act - Declares that the Secretary of Commerce, utilizing the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall be responsible for collection of weather data and provision of weather related activities including specialized forecasting and the issuance of warnings for specified weather conditions. Authorizes the Secretary, in order to carry out this Act, to construct weather service facilities, operate environmental satellite systems, and coordinate weather service research. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide meteorological services for support of the military. Directs the Secretary of State to provide general policy guidance and to undertake international negotiations with respect to this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:11:26Z,
95-hr-13664,95,hr,13664,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish requirements with respect to agreements relating to the broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-08-01,1978-08-01,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28]",CA,D,B001102,12,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played if all tickets to such game have been sold 72 hours before gametime. Invalidates any agreement which would prevent the television broadcast of any professional football game in the original home area of a team the playing site of which has been moved from the original home area under an agreement prohibiting the location of a different franchise in such original area. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.",2024-08-01T20:06:35Z,
95-hr-13613,95,hr,13613,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish requirements with respect to agreements relating to the broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-07-27,1978-07-27,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28]",CA,D,B001102,0,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played if all tickets to such game have been sold 72 hours before gametime. Invalidates any agreement which would prevent the television broadcast of any professional football game in the original home area of a team the playing site of which has been moved from the original home area under an agreement prohibiting the location of a different franchise in such original area. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.",2024-08-01T20:06:35Z,
95-hr-13586,95,hr,13586,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish requirements with respect to the television broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-07-25,1978-07-25,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-15]",IL,R,C000773,0,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.",2024-08-01T20:06:35Z,
95-hr-13587,95,hr,13587,"A bill to amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to provide that the functions of the Federal Government with respect to the metric system shall be limited to coordinating the conversion to such system in areas or industries which desire it, and keeping the public informed thereon, without encouraging in any way the adoption or use of such system.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-07-25,1978-07-25,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]",IL,R,C000873,5,"Amends the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to abolish the United States Metric Board established by that Act and to eliminate the Board's responsibilities in the area of metric conversion. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to carry out a program of coordination and education with respect to the metric system, and the Comptroller General to analyze and publish any adverse effects from increasing metric conversion.",2024-08-01T20:06:37Z,
95-hjres-1071,95,hjres,1071,"A resolution providing that residential subscriber interests, especially those of citizens in rural areas, be protected as competition is permitted in the telecommunications industry.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-07-20,1978-07-20,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19]",IL,R,R000012,1,Requires the Federal Communications Commission in interpreting or implementing policy governing the nationwide telecommunication network to consider specified matters affecting rural users of telecommunications services. Directs Congress:  (1) to initiate studies to determine the potential economic impact of competition in the telecommunications industry; and (2) establish a national telecommunications policy which permits competition in such industry and assures that residents of less densely populated rural areas continue to receive telecommunications services on a par with urban areas.,2024-08-01T19:57:24Z,
95-hr-13493,95,hr,13493,"A bill to amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to provide that the functions of the Federal Government with respect to the metric system shall be limited to coordinating the conversion to such system in areas or industries which desire it, and keeping the public informed thereon, without encouraging in any way the adoption or use of such system.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-07-17,1978-07-17,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]",IL,R,C000873,4,Repeals provisions of the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 which established the United States Metric Board (to coordinate voluntary conversion to the metric system). Vests in the Secretary of Commerce responsibility for devising a metric system coordination and education program.  Requires the Comptroller General to make cost-benefit analysis of metric usage and to publish reports on any adverse effects resulting from increasing metric usage. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress and the President on the program.  Prohibits implementation of such program unless incorporated in or approved by a law enacted within 60 days of submission.,2024-08-01T20:06:37Z,
95-s-3307,95,s,3307,Thomas A. Edison Centennial Educational Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-07-17,1978-07-17,Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ]",NJ,R,C000220,1,"Thomas A. Edison Centennial Educational Act - Establishes the Thomas A. Edison Centennial Commission within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to encourage and support the observance of the 100th anniversary of the invention of the first practical incandescent electric lamp and the other scientific contributions made by Thomas Edison. Authorizes the Commission to make grants for fiscal years 1979 through 1981 to a nonprofit institution of higher education to collect, compile, edit, and publish the papers of Thomas Edison. Terminates the Commission on Septermber 30, 1981. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1979 through 1981 to carry out the provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:14:26Z,
95-hr-13451,95,hr,13451,"A bill to amend the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 to provide that the functions of the Federal Government with respect to the metric system shall be limited to coordinating the conversion to such system in areas or industries which desire it, and keeping the public informed thereon, without encouraging in any way the adoption or use of such system.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-07-13,1978-07-13,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]",IL,R,C000873,0,Repeals provisions of the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 which established the United States Metric Board (to coordinate voluntary conversion to the metric system). Vests in the Secretary of Commerce responsibility for devising a metric system coordination and education program.  Requires the Comptroller General to make cost-benefit analysis of metric usage and to publish reports on any adverse effects resulting from increasing metric usage. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress and the President on the program.  Prohibits implementation of such program unless incorporated in or approved by a law enacted within 60 days of submission.,2024-08-01T20:06:30Z,
95-hr-13367,95,hr,13367,A bill to amend the Uniform Time Act of 1966 to provide that daylight savings time shall begin on the last Sunday in February of each year.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-06-29,1978-06-29,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]",NY,D,S000673,0,Amends the Uniform Time Act to designate the last sunday in February as the starting date for daylight savings time.,2024-08-01T20:06:27Z,
95-hr-13279,95,hr,13279,Thomas A. Edison Centennial Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-06-23,1978-06-23,Referred to House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]",NJ,D,P000106,0,"Thomas A. Edison Centennial Act - Establishes in the Smithsonian Institution the Thomas A. Edison Centennial Commission to initiate and encourage the development of publications, projects, and programs, and to coordinate activities relating to the life and achievements of Thomas A. Edison. Authorizes the State University of New Jersey to apply to the Commission for grants to assist specified State and Federal agencies in the compilation and publication of ""The Papers of Thomas A. Edison.""",2025-09-02T17:11:00Z,
95-hr-12901,95,hr,12901,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-31,1978-05-31,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,F000208,12,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, to submit to the Congress, by January 3, 1979,  a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:10:48Z,
95-hr-12908,95,hr,12908,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-31,1978-05-31,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,2,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:10:49Z,
95-hres-1211,95,hres,1211,"A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should promptly pass legislation to promote the application of new telephone communications technology and the expansion of nationwide telephone service at uniform, low rates.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-31,1978-05-31,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Fary, John G. [D-IL-5]",IL,D,F000040,0,Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should promptly pass proposed legislation that would comprehensively revise the telecommunications policy of the United States in order to promote the application of new telephone technology and the expansion of nationwide telephone service at uniform and low rates.,2024-08-01T19:56:42Z,
95-hr-12867,95,hr,12867,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-25,1978-05-25,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,F000208,7,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, to submit to the Congress, by January 3, 1979,  a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:10:48Z,
95-hr-12881,95,hr,12881,Metric Conversion Repeal Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-25,1978-05-25,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4]",AZ,R,R000495,0,"Metric Conversion Repeal Act - Repeals the Metric Conversion Act of 1975, which established the United States Metric Board in order to facilitate voluntary conversion to the use of the metric system of measurement.",2025-09-02T17:10:48Z,
95-hr-12765,95,hr,12765,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-17,1978-05-17,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,2,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:10:49Z,
95-hr-12700,95,hr,12700,"A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 in order to prohibit the television broadcasting of programs portraying nudity, obscenity, or explicit sexual activity which is offensive to the public taste and morals.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-12,1978-05-12,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]",AR,R,H000124,2,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the television broadcasting of programs portraying nudity, obscenity, or explicit sexual activity. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations prohibiting broadcasting of such portrayals.",2024-08-01T20:05:52Z,
95-hr-12694,95,hr,12694,A bill to provide for the use of telecommunication devices by the Senate and the House of Representatives to enable deaf persons and persons with speech impairments to engage in toll-free telephone communications with Members of the Congress.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-11,1978-05-11,Referred to House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28]",NY,D,S000997,0,Requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to install telecommunication devices to enable deaf persons and persons with speech impairments to engage in toll-free communications with Members of Congress. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.,2024-08-01T20:05:53Z,
95-hr-12599,95,hr,12599,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-08,1978-05-08,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,F000208,23,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, to submit to the Congress, by January 3, 1979,  a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:10:40Z,
95-hr-12605,95,hr,12605,Public Telecommunications Financing Act of 1978,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-08,1978-11-02,Public Law 95-567.,House,"Rep. Van Deerlin, Lionel [D-CA-42]",CA,D,V000024,11,"(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-1774)  Public Telecommunications Financing Act - =Title I: Construction and Planning of Facilities= - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities.  Sets forth new requirements for the application to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for construction grants.   Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, upon approving an application with respect to any project for the construction of public telecommunications facilities, to make a grant of up to 75 percent of the cost of such project.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide such funds as the Secretary deems necessary for the planning of such projects.   Deletes a provision of existing law limiting the total amount of grants in any one State to 8 1/2 percent of the appropriations for that year.  Provides for the repayment of such grants if the recipient station ceases to be used for public radio or television purposes.   Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, public telecommunication entities, and others, to establish criteria for making construction and planning grants.   Requires the Secretary to develop a long-range plan to: (1) extend delivery of noncommercial educational and cultural radio and television programs to as many citizens of the United States as possible; (2) increase such noncommercial programs and facilities available to and owned by minorities and women; and (3) strengthen the capability of existing public television and radio stations to provide such noncommercial educational and cultural services to the public.  Stipulates that a substantial amount of such funds shall be available for the expansion and development of non-commercial radio broadcast facilities.   =Title II: Telecommunications Demonstrations= - Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1981 to be available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for disbursement as grants for demonstration projects in the improvement of public telecommunications services.   =Title III: Corporation for Public Broadcasting= - Authorizes appropriations to the Public Broadcasting Fund for fiscal years 1978 through 1983.   Limits the annual rate of pay for officers and employees of the Corporation to level I of the Executive Schedule.  Excepts the salaries of current officers and employees from such limitation.   Directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to study the manner in which the personal services of volunteers should be included in determining the level of non-Federal financial support received by the Corporation and report to the Comptroller General of the United States on such study.   Requires the Corporation to create and update annually a five-year plan for the development of public television and radio services.   Prohibits the use of funds for the purpose of conducting any reception, or other entertainment, for any government officer or employee.   Directs the Corporation to establish an annual budget according to which it shall make grants and contracts for production of public television or radio programs by independent production entities and public telecommunications entities, for acquisition of such programs by public telecommunications entities, for interconnection facilities and operations, for distribution of funds among noncommercial telecommunications entities, for provision of assistance to public telecommunications entities to improve management and train personnel, and for engineering and program-related research.   Requires any public broadcast station desiring to receive funds to establish a community advisory board. Stipulates that the role of such board shall be solely advisory in nature, except to the extent other responsibilities are delegated to such board by the governing body of such station.   Limits the annual rate of pay for officers and employees of the Public Broadcasting Service or National Public Radio to level I of the Executive Schedule.  Excepts the salaries of current officers and employees from such limitation.   Requires the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to develop a system to be used by all public broadcast licensees receiving funds under this Act to account for all funds received and expended for public broadcasting purposes.   Requires the Corporation to adopt, in consultation with the Comptroller General and others as appropriate, uniform accounting priniciples to be used by all public telecommunications entities receiving funds from the Corporation.   Requires equal opportunity in employment to be afforded to all qualified persons by all public telecommunications entities receiving funds under this Act.   Requires the Secretary to provide for close coordination with the Commission in the administration of the Secretary's responsibilities in enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Act.   =Title IV: General Provisions= - Defines terms used in this Act and amends existing definitions to conform to the amendments made by this Act to the Communications Act of 1934.   Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make an annual report to Congress on the activities of the Administration with respect to: (1) domestic communications; (2) international communications; (3) Government communications; and (4) spectrum plans and policies.",2024-08-01T20:05:52Z,
95-hr-12534,95,hr,12534,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-03,1978-05-03,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,6,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:10:35Z,
95-hr-12505,95,hr,12505,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-05-02,1978-06-23,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,F000208,5,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology, H. Rept. 95-1120)  Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept.   Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, to submit to Congress, January 3, 1979, of a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:10:37Z,
95-hr-12418,95,hr,12418,"A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 in order to prohibit the television broadcasting of programs portraying nudity, obscenity, or explicit sexual activity which is offensive to the public taste and morals.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-27,1978-04-27,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]",AR,R,H000124,2,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the television broadcasting of programs portraying nudity, obscenity, or explicit sexual activity. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations prohibiting broadcasting of such portrayals.",2024-08-01T20:05:44Z,
95-s-3003,95,s,3003,"A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to provide for the financing of telecommunication facilities for cable television and other broadband services in small towns and rural areas.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-27,1978-04-27,"Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.",Senate,"Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]",MT,D,M000635,3,"Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to redefine telephone service as any telecommunication service for the transmission of voice, data, sounds, signals, pictures, writing, or signs of all kinds by wire, radio, light, or other electromagnetic systems, including all lines, facilities, or systems used in the rendition of such service, including community antenna and cable television facilities; but not including message telegram service, or radio broadcasting services or facilities.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-hr-12395,95,hr,12395,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-26,1978-04-26,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,24,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:10:36Z,
95-hr-12396,95,hr,12396,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-26,1978-04-26,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,24,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:10:36Z,
95-hr-12397,95,hr,12397,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-26,1978-04-26,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,19,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:10:36Z,
95-hr-12318,95,hr,12318,Thomas A. Edison Centennial Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-24,1978-04-24,Referred to House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]",NJ,D,P000106,0,"Thomas A. Edison Centennial Act - Establishes in the Smithsonian Institution the Thomas A. Edison Centennial Commission to initiate and encourage the development of publications, projects, and programs, and to coordinate activities relating to the life and achievements of Thomas A. Edison. Authorizes the State University of New Jersey to apply to the Commission for grants to assist specified State and Federal agencies in the compilation and publication of ""The Papers of Thomas A. Edison.""",2025-09-02T17:10:26Z,
95-hr-12322,95,hr,12322,"A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to provide for the financing of telecommunication facilities for cable television and other broadband services in small towns and rural areas.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-24,1978-04-24,Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7]",NC,D,R000436,0,"Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to redefine telephone service as any telecommunication service for the transmission of voice, data, sounds, signals, pictures, writing, or signs of all kinds by wire, radio, light, or other electromagnetic systems, including all lines, facilities, or systems used in the rendition of such service, including community antenna and cable television facilities; but not including message telegram service, or radio broadcasting services or facilities.",2024-08-01T20:05:34Z,
95-hr-12218,95,hr,12218,Telephone Privacy Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-19,1978-04-19,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1]",WI,D,A000224,23,"Telephone Privacy Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit unsolicited commercial telephone calls to a telephone subscriber who has notified the telephone company that he does not wish to receive such calls. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations specifying the manner in which a telephone subscriber shall notify the telephone company that he does not wish to receive unsolicited calls. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Excludes from the definition of ""unsolicited commercial telephone calls"" calls made in response to an express request of the individual called or made in connection with an overdue debt or contractual obligation.",2025-09-02T17:10:25Z,
95-hr-12219,95,hr,12219,Telephone Privacy Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-19,1978-04-19,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1]",WI,D,A000224,12,"Telephone Privacy Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit unsolicited commercial telephone calls to a telephone subscriber who has notified the telephone company that he does not wish to receive such calls. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations specifying the manner in which a telephone subscriber shall notify the telephone company that he does not wish to receive unsolicited calls. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Excludes from the definition of ""unsolicited commercial telephone calls"" calls made in response to an express request of the individual called or made in connection with an overdue debt or contractual obligation.",2025-09-02T17:10:25Z,
95-s-2938,95,s,2938,"A bill to improve the operations of the national sea grant program, to authorize appropriations to carry out such program for fiscal years 1979 and 1980, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-19,1978-04-19,Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]",RI,D,P000193,2,"Amends the Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966 to redesignate title II of the Act as the National Sea Grant College Program. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Program for fiscal years 1979 and 1980. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to accept funds from Federal departments and agencies to pay for certain contracts and grants relating to the Program. Amends the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Act during fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
95-hr-12073,95,hr,12073,Public Broadcasting Financing Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-12,1978-04-12,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]",WV,D,S000778,0,"Public Broadcasting Financing Act - Title I:  Construction and Planning of Facilities - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities.  Sets forth new requirements for the application to the Corporation for construction grants. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to administer such grants made before October 1, 1978.  Provides for the repayment of such grants if the recipient station ceases to be used for public radio or television purposes.  States that such applications must include a five-year plan outlining the applicant's projected facilities requirements and must contain assurances that the planned facilities will be used only for educational or cultural purposes. Title II:  Telecommunications Demonstrations - Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to be available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for disbursement as grants for demonstration projects in the improvement of public telecommunications services. Title III:  Corporation for Public Broadcasting - Subjects the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to the requirements of Title VI (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX (prohibition of discrimination in education because of sex or blindness) of the Education Amendments of 1972. Adds to the 15 member Presidentially-appointed board of directors of the Corporation, four members appointed by organizations representing public radio and television licensees.  Provides for the reduction of such board by attrition to 15 members, 11 of whom shall be Presidentially-appointed. Terminates the provision for Presidential designation of the chairman of such board.  States that the chairman shall be elected from the board membership. Establishes the Public Broadcasting Fund in the Treasury.  Authorizes an appropriation of funds to such Fund and provides for annual contributions of public moneys to the Fund based on the amount of non-Federal financial support received by public broadcasting entities.  Sets forth regulations governing the use of the Fund. Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex in employment related activity or any other discrimination in connection with any activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this Act. Title IV:  General Provisions - Defines terms used in this Act and amends existing definitions to conform to the amendments made by this Act to the Communications Act of 1934.",2025-09-02T17:10:18Z,
95-s-2883,95,s,2883,Public Telecommunications Financing Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-12,1978-09-19,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 12605 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]",SC,D,H000725,2,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 12605 passed in lieu)  Public Telecommunications Financing Act - =Title I:  Construction and Planning of Facilities= - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities.  Sets forth new requirements for the application to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for construction grants.   Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, upon approving an application with respect to any project for the construction of public telecommunications facilities, to make a grant of up to 75 percent of the cost of such project.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide such funds as the Secretary deems necessary for the planning of such projects.  Provides for the repayment of such grants if the recipient station ceases to be used for public radio or television purposes.   Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, public telecommunication entities, and others, to establish criteria for making construction and planning grants.   Requires the Secretary to develop a long-range plan to:  (1) extend delivery of noncommercial educational and cultural radio and television programs to as many citizens of the United States as possible; (2) increase such noncommercial programs and facilities available to and owned by minorities and women; and (3) strengthen the capability of existing public television and radio stations to provide such noncommercial educational and cultural services to the public.   =Title II:  Telecommunications Demonstrations= - Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1981 to be available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for disbursement as grants for demonstration projects in the improvement of public telecommunications services.   =Title III:  Corporation for Public Broadcasting= - Authorizes appropriations to the Public Broadcasting Fund for fiscal years 1978 through 1983.   Requires the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to develop a system to be used by all public broadcast licensees receiving funds under this Act to account for all funds received and expended for public broadcasting purposes.   Requires the Comptroller General to adopt, in consultation with the Corporation and others as appropriate, uniform accounting principles to be used by all public telecommunications entities receiving funds from the Corporation.   Requires equal opportunity in employment to be afforded to all qualified persons by all public telecommunications entities receiving funds under this Act.   Requires the Secretary to provide for close coordination with the Commission in the administration of the Secretary's responsibilities in enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Act.   =Title IV:  General Provisions= - Defines terms used in this Act and amends existing definitions to conform to the amendments made by this Act to the Communications Act of 1934.   Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make an annual report to Congress on the activities of the Administration with respect to:  (1) domestic communications; (2) international communications; (3) Government communications; and (4) spectrum plans and policies.",2025-09-02T17:14:09Z,
95-s-2901,95,s,2901,Public Broadcasting Financing Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-12,1978-04-12,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,2,"Public Broadcasting Financing Act - Title I: Construction and Planning of Facilities - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities.  Sets forth new requirements for the application to the Corporation for construction grants.  Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to administrator such grants made before October 1, 1978.  Provides for the repayment of such grants if the recipient station ceases to be used for public radio or television purposes.  States that such applications must include a five-year plan outlining the applicant's projected facilities requirements and must contain assurance that the planned facilities will be used only for educational or cultural purposes. Title II:  Telecommunications Demonstrations - Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to be available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for disbursement as grants for demonstration projects in the improvement of public telecommunications services. Title III:  Corporation for Public Broadcasting - Subjects the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to the requirements of Title VI (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX (prohibition of discrimination in education because of sex or blindness) of the Education Amendments of 1972. Adds to the 15 member Presidentially-appointed board of directors of the Corporation, four members appointed by organizations representing public radio and television licensees.  Provides for the reduction of such board by attrition to 15 members, 11 of whom shall be Presidentially-appointed. Terminates the provision for Presidential designation of the chairman of such board.  States that the chairman shall be elected from the board membership. Establishes the Public Broadcasting Fund in the Treasury.  Authorizes an appropriation of funds to such Fund and provides for annual contributions of public moneys to the Fund based on the amount of non-Federal financial support received by public broadcasting entities.  Sets forth regulations governing the use of such Fund.",2025-09-02T17:14:09Z,
95-hr-12000,95,hr,12000,Emergency Daylight Saving Time Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-11,1978-04-11,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]",OH,D,P000170,1,"Emergency Daylight Saving Time Act - Allows the President to declare an energy emergency exists within a State suffering from severe energy shortages.  Requires, upon such declaration, that daylight savings time be instituted within the effected State for 60 days. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the President, within 60 days after the imposition or extension of emergency daylight saving time, concerning the operation and effect of this Act upon the effected State.  Permits the President to declare additional 60-day emergency periods if he deems such action to be appropriate after having received the most recent report of the Secretary of Transportation. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make appropriate adjustments in its rules where daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations are adversely affected by the provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:10:18Z,
95-hr-12021,95,hr,12021,Public Telecommunications Financing Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-11,1978-04-11,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Van Deerlin, Lionel [D-CA-42]",CA,D,V000024,0,"Public Telecommunications Financing Act - Title I: Construction and Planning of Facilities - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities.  Sets forth new requirements for the application to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for construction grants. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, upon approving an application with respect to any project for the construction of public telecommunications facilities, to make a grant of up to 75 percent of the cost of such project.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide such funds as the Secretary deems necessary for the planning of such projects.  Provides for the repayment of such grants if the recipient station ceases to be used for public radio or television purposes. Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, to establish criteria for making construction and planning grants. Requires the Secretary to develop a long-rang plan to: (1) extend delivery of public telecommunications services to as many citizens of the United States as possible; (2) increase public telecommunications services and facilities available to and owned by minorities and women; and (3) strengthen the capability of existing public television and radio stations to provide educational and cultural services to the public. Title II:  Telecommunications Demonstrations - Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to be available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for disbursement as grants for demonstration projects in the improvement of public telecommunications services. Title III:  Corporation for Public Broadcasting - Authorizes appropriations to the Public Broadcasting Fund for fiscal years 1978 through 1983. Requires the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to develop a system to be used by all public broadcast licensees receiving funds under this Act to account for all funds received and expended for public broadcasting purposes. Requires equal opportunity in employment to be afforded to all qualified persons by all public telecommunications entities receiving funds under this Act. Title IV:  General Provisions - Defines terms used in this Act and amends existing definitions to conform to the amendments made by this Act to the Communications Act of 1934.",2025-09-02T17:10:18Z,
95-hres-1122,95,hres,1122,Resolution relating to the future telecommunications policy of the Nation.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-11,1978-04-11,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6]",TN,R,B000280,0,States that this Congress should expeditiously determine the future telecommunications policy of this Nation.  Calls for a moratorium on further steps by the Federal Communications Commission to implement new decisions which change basic structural concepts of the national telecommunications system until the Ninety-fifth Congress has completed its study on the matter and determined what the national policy should be.,2024-08-01T19:56:42Z,
95-hr-11957,95,hr,11957,"A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to provide for the financing of telecommunications facilities for cable television and other broadband services in small towns and rural areas.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-10,1978-04-10,Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10]",NC,R,B000966,0,"Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to redefine telephone service as any telecommunication service for the transmission of voice, data, sounds, signals, pictures, writing, or signs of all kinds by wire, radio, light, or other electromagnetic systems, including all lines, facilities, or systems used in the rendition of such service, including community antenna and cable television facilities; but not including message telegram service, or radio broadcasting services or facilities.",2024-08-01T20:05:26Z,
95-s-2860,95,s,2860,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-07,1978-04-07,Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]",MT,D,M000635,8,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary to cooperate with the Administrator in the submission to Congress, by September 30, 1978, of a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:14:04Z,
95-hr-11936,95,hr,11936,A bill to amend section 307 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-06,1978-04-06,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7]",NJ,D,M000058,12,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,2024-08-01T20:05:22Z,
95-hr-11940,95,hr,11940,A bill to provide that the antitrust laws shall apply to any joint agreement by or among professional baseball club owners for the telecasting of professional baseball clubs' contests if such telecasting interferes with certain intercollegiate or interscholastic football contests.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-06,1978-04-06,Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.,House,"Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10]",TX,D,P000328,0,Provides that the antitrust laws shall apply to any joint agreement by or among professional baseball club owners for the telecasting of professional baseball clubs' contests if such telecasting interferes with certain intercollegiate or interscholastic football contests.,2024-08-01T20:05:21Z,
95-s-2853,95,s,2853,A bill to amend section 307 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that each State shall have at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within the State.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-06,1978-04-06,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,W000502,1,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that there shall be at least one very high frequency commercial television station located within each State.,2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-hr-11893,95,hr,11893,Emergency Daylight Saving Time Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-05,1978-04-05,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]",OH,D,P000170,2,"Emergency Daylight Saving Time Act - Allows the President to declare an energy emergency exists within a State suffering from severe energy shortages.  Requires, upon such declaration, that daylight savings time be instituted within the effected State for 60 days. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the President, within 60 days after the imposition or extension of emergency daylight saving time, concerning the operation and effect of this Act upon the effected State.  Permits the President to declare additional 60-day emergency periods if he deems such action to be appropriate after having received the most recent report of the Secretary of Transportation. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make appropriate adjustments in its rules where daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations are adversely affected by the provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:10:14Z,
95-hr-11866,95,hr,11866,Thomas A. Edison Centennial Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-04-04,1978-04-04,Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.,House,"Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]",NJ,D,P000106,14,"Thomas A. Edison Centennial Act - Establishes the Thomas A. Edison Centennial Commission to initiate and encourage the development of publications, projects, and programs, and to coordinate activities relating to the life and achievements of Thomas A. Edison. Authorizes the State University of New Jersey to apply to the Commission for grants to assist specified State and Federal agencies in the compilation and publication of ""The Papers of Thomas A. Edison.""",2025-09-02T17:10:13Z,
95-hr-11725,95,hr,11725,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-22,1978-03-22,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,F000208,4,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary to cooperate with the Administrator in the submission to Congress, by September 30, 1978, of a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:10:08Z,
95-hr-11606,95,hr,11606,Emergency Daylight Saving Time Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-16,1978-03-16,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]",OH,D,P000170,9,"Emergency Daylight Saving Time Act - Allows the President to declare an energy emergency exists within a State suffering from severe energy shortages.  Requires, upon such declaration, that daylight savings time be instituted within the effected State for 60 days. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the President, within 60 days after the imposition or extension of emergency daylight saving time, concerning the operation and effect of this Act upon the effected State.  Permits the President to declare additional 60-day emergency periods if he deems such action to be appropriate after having received the most recent report of the Secretary of Transportation. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make appropriate adjustments in its rules where daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations are adversely affected by the provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:10:01Z,
95-hr-11623,95,hr,11623,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish certain requirements with respect to the broadcast of games of professional sports clubs.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-16,1978-03-16,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]",NJ,D,F000215,0,"Renders void any agreement which prohibits the television broadcasting of any regular season professional football, baseball, basketball, or hockey game, within a 30 mile radius of the location of such game, for which 95 percent of the tickets of admission for seats have been sold 48 hours prior to game time.  Renders void any such agreement regarding a post season game whether or not the required number of tickets have been sold within the required time period. Permits any interested individual to seek injunctive relief to restrain a violation of this Act.",2024-08-01T20:05:03Z,
95-s-2756,95,s,2756,"A bill entitled the ""Anti-Blackout Act of 1978"".","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-16,1978-03-16,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]",MI,D,R000249,0,"Renders void any agreement which prohibits the television broadcasting of any regular season professional football, baseball, basketball, or hockey game, within a 30 mile radius of the location of such game, for which 95 percent of the tickets of admission for seats have been sold 48 hours prior to game time.  Renders void any such agreement regarding a post season game whether or not the required number of tickets have been sold within the required time period. Permits any interested individual to seek injunctive relief to restrain a violation of this Act.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-hr-11507,95,hr,11507,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish requirements with respect to the broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-13,1978-03-13,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]",FL,D,R000401,5,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played if all tickets to such game have been sold 72 hours before gametime. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.",2024-08-01T20:05:03Z,
95-s-2728,95,s,2728,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 with regard to the broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-13,1978-03-13,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI]",MI,R,G000465,0,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, including postseason games, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played if all tickets to such game have been sold 48 hours before gametime in the case of a regular season game and 24 hours before gametime in the case of a postseason game.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-sres-413,95,sres,413,A resolution concerning national telecommunications policy.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-10,1978-03-10,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]",OR,R,P000009,0,"States that Congress retains as the public interest goal of a revised Communications Act the objective of high quality, reasonably priced telephone service, available to all the people of the Nation, whether rural or urban residents.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-hr-11438,95,hr,11438,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-09,1978-03-09,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,F000208,16,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary to cooperate with the Administrator in the submission to Congress, by September 30, 1978, of a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:09:57Z,
95-hr-11401,95,hr,11401,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, 1979","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-08,1978-09-30,Public Law 95-401.,House,"Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]",TX,D,T000110,24,"(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-1509)  National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research and development programs, construction of facilities, and research and program management.   Authorizes the use of appropriations for ""Research and development"" for: (1) items of a capital nature (other than acquisition of land) required at locations other than NASA installations for the performance of research and development contracts; and (2) grants to nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is the conduct of scientific research for purchase or construction of additional research facilities.  Prohibits such funds to be used for construction of a facility, including collateral equipment, the cost of which exceeds $250,000.   Provides that: amounts appropriated for ""Research and development"" or for ""Construction of facilities"" shall remain available without fiscal year limitation; and specified contracts entered into under ""Research and program management"" shall be for periods not in excess of 12 months beginning at any time during the fiscal year.  Sets forth limitations on: (1) the use of appropriated funds for scientific consultation or extraordinary expenses, for construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities, and for unforeseen programmatic needs; and (2) the transfer of funds from one appropriation to another.   Stipulates that such funds shall not be obligated until: (1) a period of 30 days has passed after the Administrator or his designee has transmitted to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate and specified committees of Congress a report on the proposed action; and (2) each such committee has notified the Administrator that there is no objection to the proposed action before the 30 day period expires.   Directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to explore ways and means of geographically distributing its research and development funds.   Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to direct NASA to assist in bioengineering research, development, and demonstration programs designed to alleviate and minimize the effects of disabilities of handicapped individuals.   Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to report to the appropriate Committees of Congress by December 31, 1978, on the policy regarding conflicts of interest, standards of conduct, and financial disclosure.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-hr-11402,95,hr,11402,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-08,1978-03-08,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]",TX,D,T000110,5,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development programs, construction of facilities, and research and program management.",2025-09-02T17:09:57Z,
95-hr-11342,95,hr,11342,Automatic Telephone Call Prohibition Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-07,1978-03-07,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Hannaford, Mark W. [D-CA-34]",CA,D,H000166,0,Automatic Telephone Call Prohibition Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the making of any unsolicited call to any telephone if such call is made entirely by automatic equipment and has or may have a duration of more than one minute. Establishes penalties consisting of fines or imprisonment or both for the violation of the prohibition established by this Act.,2025-09-02T17:09:55Z,
95-hconres-501,95,hconres,501,A resolution directing the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-06,1978-03-06,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD-3]",MD,D,M000702,1,Establishes priorities for research in outer space. Directs the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,2024-08-01T19:55:57Z,
95-hr-11217,95,hr,11217,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-01,1978-03-01,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,F000208,24,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary to cooperate with the Administrator in the submission to Congress, by September 30, 1978, of a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:09:50Z,
95-hr-11232,95,hr,11232,"An Act to authorize appropriations to carry out the Standard Reference Data Act, and to authorize appropriations for the National Bureau of Standards.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-01,1978-07-21,Public Law 95-322.,House,"Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]",TX,D,T000110,0,"(House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments)  Provides authorizations of appropriations of $3,575,000, $4,375,000, and $5,250,000 for fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981, respectively, to the Department of Commerce to carry out the Standard Reference Data Act.   Authorizes such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1979 and 1980 for the National Bureau of Standards.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-s-2615,95,s,2615,A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the Standard Reference Data Act.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-03-01,1978-03-01,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,1,"Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981 to carry out the purposes of the Standard Reference Data Act.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-hr-11209,95,hr,11209,International Maritime Satellite Telecommunications Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-28,1978-11-01,Public Law 95-564.,House,"Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]",WV,D,S000778,5,"(House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments)  International Maritime Satellite Telecommunications Act - Amends the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to provide for United States participation in the International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat).   Designates the Communications Satellite Corporation (Comsat) as the sole operating entity of the United States for participation in Inmarsat, for the purpose of providing international maritime satellite telecommunications services.   Grants Comsat authortiy to participate in any other maritime satellite telecommunications system on an interim basis subject to specified conditions.   Authorizes Comsat to own and operate satellite earth terminal stations in the United States.  Requires Comsat to interconnect such stations and their maritime satellite telecommunications with the facilities and services of United States domestic common carriers, international common carriers, and private communications systems, as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Authorizes Comsat to establish, own, and operate the United States share of the jointly owned international space segment and associated ancillary facilities.   Requires Comsat to meet all financial obligations arising from participation in such organization.  Designates Comsat as the sole United States representative in the managing body of the organization.   Allows any person, including the Government, to own and/or operate, a satellite earth terminal station used exclusively for: (1) training personnel for station operation or maintenance; or (2) experimentation relating to maritime satellite telecommunications services.  Requires that such satellite earth terminal station be authorized by the appropriate executive department in the case of the Government, or by the FCC in all other cases.   Stipulates that the FCC may authorize ownership of satellite earth terminal stations by persons other than Comsat at any time the FCC determines that such additional ownership will enhance the provision of maritime satellite services in the public interest.   Directs the FCC to determine the operational arrangements under which Comsat will interconnect its satellite terminal stations with United States domestic common carriers, international common carriers, and private communications systems.  Requires the FCC to make its initial determination within six months of the enactment of this Act and to report on that determination to Congress.   Requires the articles of incorporation of Comsat, notwithstanding any State law, to provide for the continued ability to transact business without the otherwise required number of directors whenever the President or his delegate determine that a national emergency exists.   Requires the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) coordinate the activities of governmental agencies other than the FCC with responsiblities in the telecommunications field; (2) ensure the availability and utilization of the telecommunications services provided Inmarsat for general governmental purposes, except when a separate telecommunications system is required to meet unique governmental needs or is otherwise in the national interest; (3) seek to obtain coordinated and efficient use of the electromagnetic spectrum and orbital space; (4) ensure technical compatibility of the space segment with existing communications facilities in the United States and in foreign countries; and (5) determine the interests and needs of the ultimate users of the maritime satellites telecommunications system.   Requires the President to issue instructions to Comsat concerning its relationships and activities with foreign governments, international entities and Inmarsat to ensure consistency with United States foreign policy.   Requires the FCC to institute necessary proceedings to carry out this Act and make recommendations to the President to assist the President in issuing instructions to the Corporation.  Directs the FCC to grant authorizations to enable Comsat to: (1) provide to the public through interconnecting carriers space segment channels of communication obtained from Inmarsat or such similar organization; and (2) construct and operate the satellite earth terminal stations in the United States. Requires the FCC to: (1) establish procedures for the continuing review of Comsat's telecommunications activities as the United States signatory to the operating agreement; and (2) prescribe rules necessary to carry out this Act. Authorizes the FCC to issue instructions to Comsat on matters within its regulatory jurisdiction.   Directs the FCC to conduct a study of Comsat to determine whether any changes in corporate structure and operating activities are necessary to carry out is functions under this Act, and the Communications Act of 1934. Requires the FCC to report within 18 months to Congress on such findings, on resultant action by the FCC, and on FCC recommendations for legislative or other appropriate action.   Directs the FCC to conduct a study of public maritime coast station services, particularly high seas services, to determine whether FCC rules and regulations need to be changed to provide modern and effective maritime telecommunications services.  Mandates an FCC report to Congress within 12 months on such study findings, and on FCC actions and recommendations flowing therefrom.   Provides that the President, with affected Government agencies, shall study all Government radio navigation systems, to develop a plan to reduce the proliferation and overlap of such systems.  Directs the President to report to Congress within 12 months on such findings and conclusions, Presidential actions taken, and recommendations for legislative or other appropriate action to implement a Government-wide radio navigation plan.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
95-hr-11155,95,hr,11155,Emergency Daylight Saving Time Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-24,1978-02-24,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]",OH,D,P000170,0,"Emergency Daylight Saving Time Act - Allows the President to declare an energy emergency exists within a State suffering from severe energy shortages.  Requires, upon such declaration, that daylight savings time be instituted within the effected State for 60 days. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the President, within 60 days after the imposition or extension of emergency daylight saving time, concerning the operation and effect of this Act upon the effected State.  Permits the President to declare additional 60-day emergency periods if he deems such action to be appropriate after having received the most recent report of the Secretary of Transportation. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to make appropriate adjustments in its rules where daytime standard amplitude modulation broadcast stations are adversely affected by the provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:09:44Z,
95-hr-11100,95,hr,11100,Public Broadcasting Financing Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-23,1978-02-23,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]",WV,D,S000778,0,"Public Broadcasting Financing Act - Title I: Construction and Planning of Facilities - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish new procedures for the planning and construction of public telecommunications facilities.  Sets forth new requirements for the application to the Corporation for construction grants.  Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to administer such grants made before October 1, 1978.  Provides for the repayment of such grants if the recipient station ceases to be used for public radio or television purposes.  States that such applications must include a five-year plan outlining the applicant's projected facilities requirements and must contain assurance that the planned facilities will be used only for educational or cultural purposes. Title II:  Telecommunications Demonstrations - Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 to be available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for disbursement as grants for demonstration projects in the improvement of public telecommunications services. Title III:  Corporation for Public Broadcasting - Subjects the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to the requirements of Title VI (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX (prohibition of discrimination in education because of sex or blindness) of the Education Amendments of 1972. Adds to the 15 member Presidentially-appointed board of directors of the Corporation, four members appointed by organizations representing public radio and television licensees.  Provides for the reduction of such board by attrition to 15 members, 11 of whom shall be Presidentially-appointed. Terminates the provision for Presidential designation of the chairman of such board.  States that the chairman shall be elected from the board membership. Establishes the Public Broadcasting Fund in the Treasury.  Authorizes an appropriation of funds to such Fund and provides for annual contributions of public moneys to the Fund based on the amount of non-Federal financial support received by public broadcasting entities.  Sets forth regulations governing the use of the Fund. Title IV:  General Provisions - Defines terms used in this Act and amends existing definitions to conform to the amendments made by this Act to the Communications Act of 1934.",2025-09-02T17:09:44Z,
95-s-2550,95,s,2550,Women in Science and Technology Equal Opportunity Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-21,1978-02-21,Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,6,"Women in Science and Technology Equal Opportunity Act - Title I:  Statement of Findings, Purpose, and Policy - Sets forth the findings of Congress with respect to the employment of women in science and technological fields.  Declares it the purpose of this Act to encourage the full participation of women in scientific, professional, and technical fields.  Declares it the policy of the United States to assure equal opportunity for women in education, training, and employment in scientific and technical fields. Title II:  Education - Directs the National Science Foundation to support activities to strengthen elementary and secondary school programs in science and mathematics to involve female students in such areas.  Stipulates the areas which such support programs are to emphasize.  Requires application to the Director of the National Science Foundation for grant and contract assistance for such programs. Directs the National Science Foundation to support programs in institutions of higher education (1) to increase the participation of women in scientific and technical studies, training and fellowship opportunities, and careers.  Stipulates the areas which such support programs are to emphasize. Requires application to the Director of the National Science Foundation for grant and contract assistance for such programs.  Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to determine the amount of training and fellowship stipends awarded under this title. Directs the National Science Foundation to initiate a program of continuing education in science and engineering, emphasizing the participation of women.  Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to make grants to institutions of higherer education, other academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private business firms to develop courses and curricula for such continuing education programs.  Authorizes the Director to allocate continuing education fellowships under this title. Directs the Director to require programs under this title to develop and utilize standardized evaluation tools to determine the impact of programs authorized hereunder.  Authorizes the Director to furnish technical assistance to the devleopment of activities authorized by this title. Title III:  Public Understanding - Directs the National Science Foundation to establish a Clearinghouse on Women in Science to collect and disseminate public information concerning activities which encourage the participation of women in science and technology.  Authorizes appropriations for the fiscal years 1980 through 1989 for such Clearinghouse. Directs the National Science Foundation to conduct a research program to increase understanding of the potential contribution of women in these fields and to facilitate the participation and advancement of women in science and technology careers. Directs the National Science Foundation to support projects to improve information concerning the importance of women in science and technology through the media.  Specifies the factors to be used in determining funding priorities for such projects. Requires the National Science Foundation to identify books and instructional materials to encourage girls and young women to study science and mathematics and to pursue careers in science and technology. Authorizes the Foundation to support the development of books and instructional materials which support these goals. Directs the Foundation to support community outreach activities to attract substantial numbers of women to such careers.  Requires the Foundation to make grants to nonprofit organizations which sponsor community activities to enable such organizations to include programs related to science and mathematics. Directs the Foundation to make grants to museums and science centers to encourage women to study such fields, to enter such careers, and to stress the importance of equal opportunity for women in science and technology. Establishes the President's Committee for Equal Opportunity in Science Awards to recommend to the President recipients of the annual Distinguished Achievement in the Advancement of Women in Science Award, established by this Act.  Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to award annually the Mathematics and Science Incentive Awards, established by this Act, to schools which encourage the enrollment of women and girls in mathematics and science courses. Establishes the visiting women scientists program to enable women scientists to visit secondary schools and institutions of higher education to encourage girls and women to consider careers in these fields.  Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to select women to be visiting women scientists. Title IV:  Equal Employment Opportunity - Directs the head of each Federal agency, national laboratory, and federally funded research and development center which supports research and development in science and technology, to (1) prevent discrimination against women in science and technology, (2) increase opportunities for the employment and advancement of women in these fields, and (3) to encourage the participation of minority and physically handicapped women in science and technology careers.  Requires the head of each Federal agency which provides financial assistance for research and development in science and technology of at least $30,000,000 in any fiscal year, the head of each national laboratory, and federally funded research and development centers, to report annually to Congress concerning the employment status of women in such organizations. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to assess the participation and status of women in all disciplines and job categories of scientific and technological fields in the public sector, private enterprise, and academic institutions. Directs the Civil Service Commission to include in its training program for Federal officials information concerning the employment and encouragement of women in science and technology. Directs the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission to include in existing registers women qualified for and seeking scientific and technological positions, and to circulate such registers to each Federal agency, national laboratory, and federally funded research and development center. Directs the Clearinghouse on Women in Science to compile an employment register listing qualified women seeking such positions, and listing positions available in public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Directs the National Science Foundation to make grants to encourage the employment and advancement of women in science and technology through flexible work schedules, and other work-related arrangements. Title V:  General Provisions - Specifies the authority of the Foundation to carry out this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980 through 1990 to carry out this Act.",2025-09-02T17:13:56Z,
95-hr-10948,95,hr,10948,A bill to provide for the use of telecommunications devices by the Senate and the House of Representatives to enable deaf persons and persons with speech impairments to engage in toll-free telephone communications with Members of the Congress.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-15,1978-02-15,Referred to House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20]",IL,R,F000123,17,Requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to install telecommunication devices to enable deaf persons and persons with speech impairments to engage in toll-free communications with Members of Congress. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.,2024-08-01T20:04:34Z,
95-hr-10986,95,hr,10986,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish requirements with respect to the broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-15,1978-02-15,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]",FL,D,R000401,25,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played if all tickets to such game have been sold 72 hours before gametime. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.",2024-08-01T20:04:42Z,
95-hr-10987,95,hr,10987,A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish requirements with respect to the broadcasting of certain professional sports clubs' games.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-15,1978-02-15,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]",FL,D,R000401,8,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to invalidate agreements preventing the broadcast of a professional sports game, by means of television, at the same time and in the same area in which the game is to be played if all tickets to such game have been sold 72 hours before gametime. Repeals this amendment effective February 1, 1981.",2024-08-01T20:04:42Z,
95-s-2527,95,s,2527,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-10,1978-02-10,"Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.",Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,2,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development programs, construction of facilities, and research and program management for fiscal years 1979 and 1980.",2025-09-02T17:13:55Z,
95-hr-10904,95,hr,10904,Telephone Privacy Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-09,1978-02-09,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Whalen, Charles W., Jr. [R-OH-3]",OH,R,W000317,0,"Telephone Privacy Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit unsolicited commercial telephone calls to a telephone subscriber who has notified the telephone company that he does not wish to receive such calls. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations specifying the manner in which a telephone subscriber shall notify the telephone company that he does not wish to receive unsolicited calls. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Excludes from the definition of ""unsolicited commercial telephone calls"" calls made in response to an express request of the individual called or made in connection with an overdue debt or contractual obligation.",2025-09-02T17:09:38Z,
95-hr-10822,95,hr,10822,"A bill to improve the operations of the national sea grant program, to authorize appropriations to carry out such program for fiscal years 1979 and 1980, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-07,1978-10-07,Public Law 95-428.,House,"Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17]",NY,D,M001098,18,"(House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments)  Amends the Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966 to redesignate title II of the Act as the National Sea Grant College Program.   Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Program for fiscal years 1979 and 1980.   Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to accept funds from Federal departments and agencies to pay for certain contracts and grants relating to the Program.   Amends the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 to promote the exchange among the United States and foreign nations of information on the assessment, development, utilization, and conservation of marine resources.   Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Act during fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
95-hr-10769,95,hr,10769,"A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to provide for the financing of telecommunication facilities for cable television and other broadband services in small towns and rural areas.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-06,1978-02-06,Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7]",TN,D,J000216,0,"Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to redefine telephone service as any telecommunication service for the transmission of voice, data, sounds, signals, pictures, writing, or signs of all kinds by wire, radio, light, or other electromagnetic systems, including all lines, facilities, or systems used in the rendition of such service, including community antenna and cable television facilities; but not including message telegram service, or radio broadcasting services or facilities.",2024-08-01T20:04:31Z,
95-hconres-466,95,hconres,466,A resolution directing the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-02-01,1978-02-01,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Milford, Dale [D-TX-24]",TX,D,M000708,0,Establishes priorities for research in outer space. Directs the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,2024-08-01T19:55:57Z,
95-hconres-463,95,hconres,463,A resolution directing the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-31,1978-01-31,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]",NJ,D,R000383,0,Establishes priorities for research in outer space. Directs the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,2024-08-01T19:55:57Z,
95-hr-10623,95,hr,10623,"A bill to improve the operations of the National sea grant program, to authorize appropriations to carry out such program for fiscal years 1979 and 1980, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-31,1978-01-31,Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.,House,"Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7]",LA,D,B000780,1,"Amends the Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966 to redesignate title II of the Act as the National Sea Grant College Program. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Program for fiscal years 1979 and 1980. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to accept funds from Federal departments and agencies to pay for certain contracts and grants relating to the Program. Amends the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations to carry out the purposes of the Act during fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980.",2024-08-01T20:04:21Z,
95-hr-10664,95,hr,10664,National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-31,1978-01-31,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]",TX,D,T000110,0,"National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for certain research and development programs, construction of facilities, and research and program management for fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T17:09:33Z,
95-hres-987,95,hres,987,A resolution relating to the future telecommunications policy of the Nation.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-31,1978-01-31,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9]",NJ,R,H000722,0,States that this Congress should expeditiously determine the future telecommunications policy of this Nation.  Requests the Federal Communications Commission to defer implementation of any further new telecommunications policies until Congress has completed its study on the matter and determined the future policy.,2024-08-01T19:56:36Z,
95-hr-10601,95,hr,10601,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-30,1978-01-30,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,F000208,11,"Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to initiate a Solar Power Satellite Research, Development, and Demonstration Program to study technical problems regarding the viability of the solar power satellite concept. Requires the Secretary to cooperate with the Administrator in the submission to Congress, by September 30, 1978, of a comprehensive plan to implement the Program.",2025-09-02T17:09:33Z,
95-hr-10571,95,hr,10571,"A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require broadcast station licensees and noncommercial educational broadcasting stations to take certain actions to ensure the accuracy of statements made in connection with the broadcast of public affairs programs which permit audience participation, and for other purposes.","Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-26,1978-01-26,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19]",OH,D,C000164,0,"Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require each station licensee, in connection with the broadcast of any public affairs program which permits audience participation by telephone: (1) to retain a transcript or an audio recording of any broadcast for 60 days after such broadcast; (2) to retain the names and addresses of each caller for 60 days after such broadcast; (3) to ascertain the accuracy of factual statements made by any participant in the discussion involved in such broadcast, and broadcast a correction of any inaccurate statement; (4) to maintain a record, for the duration of the license involved, of any complaint received by such station licensee regarding any such broadcast; and (5) to permit certain individuals to make an appropriate response. Directs that these provisions shall also apply to the editorializing and support of political candidates by noncommercial educational broadcasting stations. Empowers the Federal Communications Commission not to renew the license of any station which has committed willful or repeated violations of this Act.",2024-08-01T20:04:16Z,
95-hr-10552,95,hr,10552,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend until 1981 the provision holding that no agreement which would prevent the broadcasting of a professional sports game by means of television at the same time and in the area in which the game is to be played shall be valid if all tickets to such game are sold 72 hours before game time.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-25,1978-01-25,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]",FL,D,R000401,0,Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend until 1981 the provision holding that no agreement which would prevent the broadcasting of a professional sports game by means of television at the same time and in the area in which the game is to be played shall be valid if all tickets to such game are sold 72 hours before game time.,2024-08-01T20:04:16Z,
95-hr-10487,95,hr,10487,Independent Local Newspaper Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-23,1978-01-23,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2]",TN,R,D000534,0,"Independent Local Newspaper Act - Amends the Internal Revenue to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2025-09-02T17:09:28Z,
95-hr-10444,95,hr,10444,A bill to provide for the use of telecommunication devices by the Senate and the House of Representatives to enable deaf persons and persons with speech impairments to engage in toll-free telephone communications with Members of the Congress.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1978-01-19,1978-01-19,Referred to House Committee on House Administration.,House,"Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14]",NY,D,R000232,0,Requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to install telecommunication devices to enable deaf persons and persons with speech impairments to engage in toll-free communications with Members of Congress. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.,2024-08-01T20:04:17Z,
95-hconres-447,95,hconres,447,Concurrent resolution directing the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1977-12-15,1977-12-15,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD-3]",MD,D,M000702,2,Establishes priorities for research in outer space. Directs the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,2024-08-01T19:55:53Z,
95-hconres-451,95,hconres,451,Concurrent resolution directing the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1977-12-15,1977-12-15,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]",TX,D,T000110,0,Establishes priorities for research in outer space. Directs the Congress and executive agencies to determine how they may aid in achieving national goals in outer space.,2024-08-01T19:55:53Z,
95-hr-10149,95,hr,10149,National Science and Technology Corporation Act,"Science, Technology, Communications",1977-11-29,1977-11-29,Referred to House Committee on Rules.,House,"Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2]",NY,D,D000471,0,"National Science and Technology Corporation Act - Title I:  Structure and Financing of Corporation - Creates the National Science and Technology Corporation to guarantee and make loans to promote and advance basic and applied research and development in scientific and technological areas determined to be of critical national concern, and to provide assistance for the commercialization and adaptation of federally developed technologies. Sets forth the composition of the Board of Directors, the procedures for appointment and compensation of officers and employees, and regulations regarding conflict of interest. Sets forth the powers of the Corporation including the power to guarantee and to make loans for certain projects. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, upon request of the Board, to purchase stock of the Corporation up to a total of $1,000,000,000. Exempts the Corporation from certain Federal, State, and local taxes. Gives the district courts of the United States jurisdiction over all suits by and against the Corporation. Title II:  Procedures for Issuance and Review of Guaranties and Loans - Sets forth the conditions and priorities for the issuance of guaranties and loans by the Corporation. Directs the Board to establish categories, designed to reflect areas of critical national concern, within which applications for guaranties or loans by the Corporation will be considered. Directs the Board to establish a Scientific Advisory Panel to advise the Board on the appropriateness of such categories, and on the conditions and terms of the loans. Empowers either House of Congress to disapprove the establishing of any such category, and the making of any guaranty or loan by the Corporation within such category. Title III:  Miscellaneous - Authorizes the appropriation of funds to carry out the purposes of this Act.",2025-09-02T17:09:18Z,
95-hr-9948,95,hr,9948,A bill to amend the tax laws of the United States to encourage the preservation of independent local newspapers.,"Science, Technology, Communications",1977-11-03,1977-11-03,Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.,House,"Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1]",RI,D,S000762,0,"Amends the Internal Revenue Code to promote the survival of independent newspapers by providing for the establishment of tax exempt trusts for paying estate taxes on such papers, and by postponing the payment of estate taxes on such papers.",2024-08-01T20:03:56Z,