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| 94-hjres-1118 | 94 | hjres | 1118 | Joint resolution to provide that qualified individuals may hear and determine claims for benefits under title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, and to provide for appeal to superior agency authority from any such determination. | Mines and mineral resources | 1976-10-01 | 1976-10-15 | Public law 94-504. | House | Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21] | PA | D | D000255 | 2 | Authorizes hearing officers appointed by the Secretary of Labor to conduct hearings involving claims for black lung benefits filed under specified provisions of title IV of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1119 | 94 | hjres | 1119 | Joint resolution to provide for the convening of the first session of the Ninety-fifth Congress. | Congress | 1976-10-01 | 1976-10-14 | Public law 94-494. | House | Rep. O'Neill, Thomas P., Jr. [D-MA-8] | MA | D | O000098 | 0 | Authorizes the first regular session of the Ninety-fifth Congress to begin at 2 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 1977. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1116 | 94 | hjres | 1116 | Joint resolution relating to the regulation by the States of certain Indian hunting and fishing rights. | Native Americans | 1976-09-30 | 1976-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] | MI | D | D000355 | 0 | Provides that States may enact and enforce laws of a purely regulatory nature which bear upon Indian off-reservation hunting and fishing rights. Declares that State legislation which deals with the time and manner of hunting or fishing activities is in furtherance of and not in derogation of treaties between the U.S. Government and the various Indian tribes. | 2024-08-01T19:22:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1117 | 94 | hjres | 1117 | Joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the third week in June of each year as "National Veterans' Hospital Week". | Commemorations | 1976-09-30 | 1976-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] | CT | D | D000388 | 0 | Designates the third week of June of each year as "National Veterans' Hospital Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1113 | 94 | hjres | 1113 | Joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim October 13, 1976, as "Molly Pitcher Day." | Commemorations | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4] | PA | D | E000096 | 8 | Requests the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating October 31, 1976, as "Molly Pitcher Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1114 | 94 | hjres | 1114 | Joint resolution designating the second Sunday in August of each year as "My Brothers and Sisters Special Day." | Commemorations | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 0 | Designates the second Sunday in August of each year as "My Brothers and Sisters Special Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1115 | 94 | hjres | 1115 | Joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 8 of each year a "National Cancer Day." | Commemorations | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] | CA | D | R000485 | 6 | Authorizes and requests the President of the United States to issue a proclamation each year designating September 8 as "National Cancer Day". | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1112 | 94 | hjres | 1112 | A joint resolution making an emergency supplemental appropriation for the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977. | Economics and Public Finance | 1976-09-28 | 1976-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 4 | Makes appropriation of $2,812,732 to the District of Columbia for use by its fire department to keep all of the fire department facilities open on a full-time basis during fiscal year 1977. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1110 | 94 | hjres | 1110 | A joint resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning as "National Gifted Children Week." | Commemorations | 1976-09-27 | 1976-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17] | MI | D | B000862 | 7 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:11Z | |
| 94-hjres-1111 | 94 | hjres | 1111 | A joint resolution to provide for the establishment of a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Treaty Fishing Rights. | Native Americans | 1976-09-27 | 1976-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 6 | Establishes a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Fishing Rights. Directs the Commission to be composed of 11 members, five of whom are from the public sector and six from the private sector. Specifies from which public agencies and which private interest groups the members will be selected. Sets forth the structure and powers of the Commission, and the procedures which it shall follow. Makes it the Commission's duty to study and assess the impact of the recent United States district court proceeding, U.S. v. Washington (commonly known as the Boldt decision), and other recent holdings which affect the commercial, sports, and recreational fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest. Authorizes funding for the Commission and requests a report of findings and recommendations to the Congess upon completion of the Commission's work. | 2024-08-01T19:22:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1107 | 94 | hjres | 1107 | A joint resolution to provide for the printing and distribution of the Precedents of the House of Representatives compiled and prepared by Lewis Deschler. | Government publications | 1976-09-23 | 1976-10-18 | Public law 94-551. | House | Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] | NJ | D | T000200 | 0 | Authorizes the printing of Precedents of the House of Representatives by Louis Deschler as a public document. Specifies that 2,000 bound copies shall be printed and distributed throughout the Federal and State governments. | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1108 | 94 | hjres | 1108 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the fourth Sunday in September annually as "National Good Neighbor Day". | Commemorations | 1976-09-23 | 1976-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5] | KY | R | C000201 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the fourth Sunday in September of each year as "National Good Neighbor Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1109 | 94 | hjres | 1109 | A joint resolution to provide for the establishment of a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Treaty Fishing Rights, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1976-09-23 | 1976-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Establishes a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Fishing Rights. Directs the Commission to be composed of 11 members, five of whom are from the public sector and six from the private sector. Specifies from which public agencies and which private interest groups the members will be selected. Sets forth the structure and powers of the Commission, and the procedures which it shall follow. Makes it the Commission's duty to study and assess the impact of the recent United States district court proceeding, U.S. v. Washington (commonly known as the Boldt decision), and other recent holdings which affect the commercial, sports, and recreational fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest. Authorizes funding for the Commission and requests a report of findings and recommendations to the Congess upon completion of the Commission's work. | 2024-08-01T19:22:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1105 | 94 | hjres | 1105 | Joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 1976-09-22 | 1976-10-11 | Public law 94-473. | House | Rep. Mahon, George H. [D-TX-19] | TX | D | M000065 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Makes continuing appropriations for the departments, agencies, and other organizational units of the U.S. Government for fiscal year 1977 for specified programs and activities. Prohibits use of these funds to initiate or resume any project or activity for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during either fiscal year 1976 or the transition period ending September 30, 1976. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,147,921 for payment of specified claims settled and determined by departments and agencies in accord with law and judgments rendered against the United States by the United States Court of Claims and United States district courts. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 94-hjres-1106 | 94 | hjres | 1106 | Joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the fourth Sunday in September annually as "National Good Neighbor Day". | Commemorations | 1976-09-22 | 1976-09-22 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Melcher, John [D-MT-2] | MT | D | M000635 | 15 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the fourth Sunday in September of each year as "National Good Neighbor Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:11Z | |
| 94-hjres-1104 | 94 | hjres | 1104 | A resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week". | Commemorations | 1976-09-21 | 1976-09-21 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17] | MI | D | B000862 | 21 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1100 | 94 | hjres | 1100 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish a new procedure for the election of the President and Vice President. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2] | IA | D | B000567 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Empowers Congress to designate the day upon which the election for President and Vice President shall be held. States that each candidate for President shall be paired with a candidate for Vice President. Declares that on the day designated by Congress for holding the election for President and Vice President, the voters in each State and the District of Columbia shall cast a single vote for a pair of candidates. Provides that the pair receiving a majority of the votes cast in the election shall become President and Vice President. Declares that if no pair of candidates receives a majority of the votes cast, the President and Vice President shall be chosen from among the two pairs of candidates receiving the most popular votes. States that each such pair shall receive one electoral vote for each Congressional district in which they had the highest number of votes, and the pair receiving a majority of the electoral votes shall become President and Vice President. Provides that if there is a tie electoral vote, the House of Representatives shall elect one of the two tied pairs of candidates with the vote taken by States and the representation from each State having one vote. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1101 | 94 | hjres | 1101 | A resolution making an emergency supplemental appropriation for the District of Columbia for the fiscal year, ending September 30, 1977. | Economics and Public Finance | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 0 | Makes appropriation of $2,812,732 to the District of Columbia for use by its fire department to keep all of the fire department facilities open on a full-time basis during fiscal year 1977. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1102 | 94 | hjres | 1102 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week of October 10 through 16, 1976, as "Native American Awareness Week". | Commemorations | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2] | OK | D | R000268 | 24 | Authorizes and directs the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of October 10 through 16, 1976, as "Native American Awareness Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1103 | 94 | hjres | 1103 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week of October 10 through 16, 1976, as "Native American Awareness Week". | Commemorations | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2] | OK | D | R000268 | 12 | Authorizes and directs the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of October 10 through 16, 1976, as "Native American Awareness Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1099 | 94 | hjres | 1099 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week of October 10 through 16, 1976, as "Native American Awareness Week." | Commemorations | 1976-09-16 | 1976-09-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | M000797 | 0 | Authorizes and directs the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of October 10 through 16, 1976, as "Native American Awareness Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1096 | 94 | hjres | 1096 | Joint resolution making supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the repair and replacement of facilities on Guam damaged or destroyed by Typhoon Pamela, and for other purposes. | Economics and Public Finance | 1976-09-15 | 1976-09-30 | Public law 94-438. | House | Rep. Mahon, George H. [D-TX-19] | TX | D | M000065 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense for the repair, replacement, and restoration of military supplies, equipment, and facilities on Guam. Specifies the sums appropriated for each purpose. Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the payment of claims for damages to or loss of property, personal injury or death resulting from the failure of the Teton River Dam. Appropriates specified sums to the Department of the Treasury for claims and judgments rendered against the United States. Appropriates a specified sum to the General Services Administration to comply with refund and rebate payments authorized by the Renegotiation Act of 1951. Appropriates additional sums to carry out the provisions of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963. Appropriates an additional amount to the United States Postal Service for payments to the Postal Service Fund for fiscal year 1976 and for the transition period. | 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z | |
| 94-hjres-1097 | 94 | hjres | 1097 | Infant Feeding Resolution | Families | 1976-09-15 | 1976-09-15 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] | MA | D | H000230 | 1 | Infant Feeding Resolution - Directs the Agency for International Development to devise and carry out in partnership with developing nations a multifaceted strategy designed to promote breast feeding within the context of integrated programs of nutrition and health improvement for mothers and children. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States based businesses involved in the manufacturing, marketing, or selling of infant formula have a responsibility to conduct their overseas activities in ways which do not have adverse effects on the nutritional health and well-being of people in developing nations. Requires the President to conduct a detailed study into the nature, scope, and extent of the effects of infant formula use in developing nations. Provides that the results of such study shall be transmitted to the Congress within a year from the date of enactment of this joint resolution. | 2025-09-02T18:42:41Z | |
| 94-hjres-1098 | 94 | hjres | 1098 | A resolution establishing the Hawaiian native claims settlement study commission. | Claims | 1976-09-15 | 1976-09-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | M000797 | 0 | Establishes the Hawaiian Native Claims Settlement Study Commission. Describes the Commission's organizational structure, states the membership qualifications, and specifies the powers granted to its Chairman. Authorizes each Federal department, agency, and instrumentality to furnish the Commission such data, reports, information and other resources as the Chairman of the Commission may request. Sets forth the goals of the Commission, which include studying the needs and concerns of the Hawaiian natives, the nature of any wrongs committed against them, and the extent of their injuries. Requires a report to be filed by the Commission to Congress which provides recommendation for remedies. Declares that any such recommendations shall, to the extent possible, insure that any such remedy (1) will be a final settlement which extinguishes all claims of Hawaiian natives against the United States arising from the actions set forth in the preamble of this resolution; (2) will be capable of prompt implementation with a minimum of litigation; (3) will be in conformity with the real economic and social needs of the Hawaiian natives; (5) will not create a wardship or trusteeship; (6) will not replace or diminish any right, privilege, or obligation of the Hawaiian natives as citizens of the United States or the State of Hawaii; and (7) will not relieve, replace, or diminish any obligation of the United States or the State of Hawaii to protect and promote the rights and welfare of Hawaiian natives as citizens of the United States or Hawaii. States that no provision of this resolution shall be constructed as: (1) constituting a jurisdictional act, conferring jurisdiction to sue, or granting implied consent to Hawaiian natives to sue the United States or any of its officers with respect to claims arising from the actions set forth in the preamble of this resolution; or (2) constituting a precedent for reopening, renegotiating, or legislating upon any past settlement involving land claims of, or other matters with any native org… | 2024-08-01T19:22:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1092 | 94 | hjres | 1092 | A resolution designating the composition known as "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the national march of the United States. | National anthems | 1976-09-13 | 1976-09-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8] | MD | R | G000513 | 0 | Designates the John Philip Sousa composition known as the "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the national march of the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1093 | 94 | hjres | 1093 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the 28th day of September 1976 as "Teacher's Day." | Commemorations | 1976-09-13 | 1976-09-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] | CA | D | M000794 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President of the United States to designate September 28, 1976, as "Teacher's Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1094 | 94 | hjres | 1094 | Infant Feeding Resolution | Families | 1976-09-13 | 1976-09-13 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] | MA | D | H000230 | 24 | Infant Feeding Resolution - Directs the Agency for International Development to devise and carry out in partnership with developing nations a multifaceted strategy designed to promote breast feeding within the context of integrated programs of nutrition and health improvement for mothers and children. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States based businesses involved in the manufacturing, marketing, or selling of infant formula have a responsibility to conduct their overseas activities in ways which do not have adverse effects on the nutritional health and well-being of people in developing nations. Requires the President to conduct a detailed study into the nature, scope, and extent of the effects of infant formula use in developing nations. Provides that the results of such study shall be transmitted to the Congress within a year from the date of enactment of this joint resolution. | 2025-09-02T18:42:41Z | |
| 94-hjres-1095 | 94 | hjres | 1095 | Infant Feeding Resolution | Families | 1976-09-13 | 1976-09-13 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] | MA | D | H000230 | 3 | Infant Feeding Resolution - Directs the Agency for International Development to devise and carry out in partnership with developing nations a multifaceted strategy designed to promote breast feeding within the context of integrated programs of nutrition and health improvement for mothers and children. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States based businesses involved in the manufacturing, marketing, or selling of infant formula have a responsibility to conduct their overseas activities in ways which do not have adverse effects on the nutritional health and well-being of people in developing nations. Requires the President to conduct a detailed study into the nature, scope, and extent of the effects of infant formula use in developing nations. Provides that the results of such study shall be transmitted to the Congress within a year from the date of enactment of this joint resolution. | 2025-09-02T18:42:41Z | |
| 94-hjres-1091 | 94 | hjres | 1091 | A resolution to provide for the designation of a week as "National Lupus Week." | Commemorations | 1976-09-10 | 1976-09-10 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 1 | Authorizes and requests the President of the United States to designate a week during 1976 and each successive year thereafter as "National Lupus Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1089 | 94 | hjres | 1089 | A resolution authorizing and directing the President to declare Valentyn Moroz an honorary citizen of the United States of America. | Citizenship | 1976-09-09 | 1976-09-09 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | F000078 | 1 | Directs the President to proclaim that Valentyn Moroz shall be an honorary citizen of the United States. Urges cooperation in observance of the principles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union as one of the signators to the Final Act should provide Valentyn Moroz with the opportunity to accept the invitation of Harvard University for the 1976-77 academic year. | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1090 | 94 | hjres | 1090 | A resolution designating the week of September 19 through September 25, 1976, as "National Flower Week". | Commemorations | 1976-09-09 | 1976-09-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] | CO | D | W000647 | 0 | Designates the week of September 19 through September 25, 1976, as "National Flower Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1085 | 94 | hjres | 1085 | A resolution to clarify and reaffirm Government purchasing policies. | Government Operations and Politics | 1976-09-08 | 1976-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 6 | Expresses the general policy of the United States Government to rely upon private commercial sources for the goods and services required to meet Government needs, and that this policy be administered by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1086 | 94 | hjres | 1086 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a single 6-year term for the President. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-09-08 | 1976-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] | CA | R | L000020 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a six-year term for the President and a six-year term for the Vice President. Provides that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than once, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than three years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the Presidency. Exempts any President holding office prior to this amendment's taking effect. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1087 | 94 | hjres | 1087 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive Congresses in which Senators and Representatives may serve. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-09-08 | 1976-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] | CA | R | L000020 | 5 | Constitutional Amendment - Limits to six the number of consecutive Congresses in which Senators and Representatives may serve. Limits the application of this amendment to Congresses beginning after its ratification. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1088 | 94 | hjres | 1088 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a single 6-year term for the President, and to limit the number of consecutive Congresses in which Senators and Representatives may serve. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-09-08 | 1976-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] | CA | R | L000020 | 5 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a single six-year term for the President. Limits to six the number of consecutive Congresses in which Senators and Representatives may serve. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1083 | 94 | hjres | 1083 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 8 of each year as National Cancer Prevention Day. | Commemorations | 1976-09-02 | 1976-09-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | A000052 | 4 | Designates September 8 of each year as "National Cancer Prevention Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:11Z | |
| 94-hjres-1084 | 94 | hjres | 1084 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-09-02 | 1976-09-02 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Stanton, J. William [R-OH-11] | OH | R | S000804 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that with respect to the right to life, the word "person" as used in the fifth and fourteenth Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the United States applies to all human beings including unborn offspring at every stage of their biological development. Provides that nothing in such article shall prohibit a law permitting only those medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1082 | 94 | hjres | 1082 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to powers reserved to the several States. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-09-01 | 1976-09-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6] | OK | D | E000184 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that each State shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the organization and administration of all public schools and public school systems within the State. Directs that the courts of each State shall have exclusive jurisdiction to determine all rights, privileges, and immunities of citizens of the State with respect to public schools and public school systems within the State. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1081 | 94 | hjres | 1081 | A resolution designating May 1 of each year as "National Private Security Guard Day". | Commemorations | 1976-08-31 | 1976-08-31 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] | CA | D | M000436 | 0 | Designates May 1 of each year as "National Private Security Guard Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:11Z | |
| 94-hjres-1076 | 94 | hjres | 1076 | A resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | Commemorations | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17] | MI | D | B000862 | 18 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1077 | 94 | hjres | 1077 | A resolution to establish a national commission on housing for the elderly. | Housing and Community Development | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Hannaford, Mark W. [D-CA-34] | CA | D | H000166 | 0 | Establishes the National Commission on Housing for the Elderly which shall have responsibility for investigating: (1) present Federal programs to provide low- and middle-income housing for senior citizens; (2) the need for additional housing; (3) the feasibility of rehabilitating existing central city housing; and (4) the need for activities and a living environment which provides adequate security. Requires the Commission to submit to the President and the Congress a report on the investigation together with its recommendations, not later than 18 months after the date on which a majority of the membership is appointed. | 2024-08-01T19:22:11Z | |
| 94-hjres-1078 | 94 | hjres | 1078 | A resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets and elimination of the Federal indebtedness. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11] | IN | D | J000033 | 7 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the Congress shall assure that the total outlays of the Government during any fiscal year do not exceed the total receipts of the Government during such fiscal year and that the Federal indebtedness is eliminated by the fourth fiscal year after ratification of this Amendment. States that, in case of a national emergency, Congress may determine that total outlays may exceed total receipts, provided that such deficit shall not exceed ten percent. Requires that Government receipts exceed outlays by five percent of the Federal indebtedness during the fifty years after ratification of this Amendment. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1079 | 94 | hjres | 1079 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person 65 years of age or older may become President, Vice President, Senator, Representative, or be an officer of the United States. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Ketchum, William M. [R-CA-18] | CA | R | K000153 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person shall be elected or appointed to a term as President, Vice President, Senator, or Representative if such person would attain the age of sixty-five years before taking office for such term, and no person who has attained the age of sixty-five years may be an ambassador, public minister or consul, judge of the Supreme Court, or any other officer of the United States who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1080 | 94 | hjres | 1080 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 8 of each year as "National Cancer Day." | Commemorations | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] | CA | D | R000485 | 20 | Authorizes and requests the President of the United States to issue a proclamation each year designating September 8 as "National Cancer Day". | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1063 | 94 | hjres | 1063 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1064 | 94 | hjres | 1064 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1065 | 94 | hjres | 1065 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1066 | 94 | hjres | 1066 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1067 | 94 | hjres | 1067 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1068 | 94 | hjres | 1068 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1069 | 94 | hjres | 1069 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 22 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1070 | 94 | hjres | 1070 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1071 | 94 | hjres | 1071 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1072 | 94 | hjres | 1072 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 24 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1073 | 94 | hjres | 1073 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 8 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1074 | 94 | hjres | 1074 | Infant Feeding Resolution | Families | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] | MA | D | H000230 | 8 | Infant Feeding Resolution - Directs the Agency for International Development to devise and carry out in partnership with developing nations a multifaceted strategy designed to promote breast feeding within the context of integrated programs of nutrition and health improvement for mothers and children. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States based businesses involved in the manufacturing, marketing, or selling of infant formula have a responsibility to conduct their overseas activities in ways which do not have adverse effects on the nutritional health and well-being of people in developing nations. Requires the President to conduct a detailed study into the nature, scope, and extent of the effects of infant formula use in developing nations. Provides that the results of such study shall be transmitted to the Congress within a year from the date of enactment of this joint resolution. | 2025-09-02T18:42:41Z | |
| 94-hjres-1075 | 94 | hjres | 1075 | A resolution designating September 19 as "National Family Day" during the celebration of our Nation's Bicentennial Year. | Commemorations | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Designates September 19, 1976 as "National Family Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1058 | 94 | hjres | 1058 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 8 of each year as National Cancer Prevention Day. | Commemorations | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | A000052 | 24 | Designates September 8 of each year as "National Cancer Prevention Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1059 | 94 | hjres | 1059 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish a single 6-year term for the President. | Government Operations and Politics | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] | IL | R | F000123 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the term of office of the President and Vice President shall be six years, and no person shall be elected to the office of President more than once. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1060 | 94 | hjres | 1060 | A resolution designating February of each year as "American History Month". | Commemorations | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | G000105 | 0 | Designates February of each year as "American History Month." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1061 | 94 | hjres | 1061 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 8 of each year as "National Cancer Day". | Commemorations | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] | IN | R | M001130 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President of the United States to issue a proclamation each year designating September 8 as "National Cancer Day". | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1062 | 94 | hjres | 1062 | A resolution providing for a National Leadership Conference on Energy Policy to be held during 1977. | Energy | 1976-08-25 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2] | WV | D | S000778 | 0 | Directs the President to call a National Leadership Conference on Energy Policy to consider alternate policy approaches available to the United States with respect to energy. States that the Conference shall develop specific proposals to increase the supply of energy from reliable sources with minimum impact on the environment, and decrease domestic energy demand in ways not harmful to America's economic recovery. Requires the President, within 15 days after January 22, 1977, to appoint a committee which shall make all necessary arrangements and preparations for the Conference. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1053 | 94 | hjres | 1053 | A resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets and elimination of the Federal indebtedness. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-08-24 | 1976-08-24 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the Congress shall assure that the total outlays of the Government during any fiscal year do not exceed the total receipts of the Government during such fiscal year and that the Federal indebtedness is eliminated by the fourth fiscal year after ratification of this Amendment. States that, in case of a national emergency, Congress may determine that total outlays may exceed total receipts, provided that such deficit shall not exceed ten percent. Requires that Government receipts exceed outlays by five percent of the Federal indebtedness during the fifty years after ratification of this Amendment. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1054 | 94 | hjres | 1054 | A resolution to designate March 13, 1977, as "National Community Health Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-24 | 1976-08-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | B001102 | 25 | Designates March 13 to 19, 1977, as "National Community Health Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1055 | 94 | hjres | 1055 | A resolution to designate March 13 to 19, 1977, as "National Community Health Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-24 | 1976-08-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | B001102 | 19 | Designates March 13 to 19, 1977, as "National Community Health Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1056 | 94 | hjres | 1056 | A resolution designating the third week of September of 1977 as "National Rehabilitation Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-24 | 1976-08-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 0 | Designates the third week of September of 1977 as "National Rehabilitation Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1057 | 94 | hjres | 1057 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week". | Commemorations | 1976-08-24 | 1976-08-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6] | FL | R | Y000031 | 0 | Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Volunteer Firemen Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1051 | 94 | hjres | 1051 | A resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets and elimination of the Federal indebtedness. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-08-23 | 1976-08-23 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2] | KS | D | K000162 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the Congress shall assure that the total outlays of the Government during any fiscal year do not exceed the total receipts of the Government during such fiscal year and that the Federal indebtedness is eliminated by the fourth fiscal year after ratification of this Amendment. States that, in case of a national emergency, Congress may determine that total outlays may exceed total receipts, provided that such deficit shall not exceed ten percent. Requires that Government receipts exceed outlays by five percent of the Federal indebtedness during the fifty years after ratification of this Amendment. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1052 | 94 | hjres | 1052 | A resolution to designate January 13, 1977 as "Religious Freedom Day." | Commemorations | 1976-08-23 | 1976-08-23 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7] | VA | R | R000337 | 9 | Designates January 13, 1977 as "Religious Freedom Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1048 | 94 | hjres | 1048 | Joint resolution to clarify and reaffirm Government purchasing policies. | Government Operations and Politics | 1976-08-10 | 1976-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 22 | Expresses the general policy of the United States Government to rely upon private commercial sources for the goods and services required to meet Government needs, and that this policy be administered by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1049 | 94 | hjres | 1049 | Joint resolution to authorize the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as "National Poetry Day." | Commemorations | 1976-08-10 | 1976-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] | FL | D | P000218 | 0 | Authorizes the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as "National Poetry Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:12Z | |
| 94-hjres-1050 | 94 | hjres | 1050 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for 3-year terms for Representatives to the Congress, to limit the number of consecutive terms Representatives may serve, and to provide an age limit for Senators and Representatives. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-08-10 | 1976-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that Members of the House of Representatives shall serve for a term of three years. States that any person who is a Representative for five consecutive terms may not be a Representative during the three-year period following the fifth term with an exception for vacancies. Stipulates that no person may serve as a Senator or Representative after attaining the age of 75 or if attaining the age of 75 before the end of a term. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1046 | 94 | hjres | 1046 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Members of the House of Representatives shall serve for terms of 4 years and that such Members may not serve more than three consecutive terms. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-08-05 | 1976-08-05 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 7 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the term of office of a Representative shall be four years. Stipulates that no person shall be elected as a Member of the House of Representatives for more than three consecutive terms. States that no Member of the House of Representatives shall seek or accept the nomination or election to any elective office other than that of United States Representative during his term of office, except when a vacancy occurs in another elective office during his term. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1047 | 94 | hjres | 1047 | Joint resolution relating to the publication of economic and social statistics for Americans of Slavic origin or descent. | Minorities | 1976-08-05 | 1976-08-05 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] | IL | D | R000458 | 0 | Directs the Department of Labor to develop methods for improving and expanding the collection and publication of the employment profile relating to Americans of Slavic origin or descent. Calls for the publication of statistics indicating the social, health, and economic conditions of Americans of Slavic origin or descent. Requires the use of Slavic language questionnaires in census data collection. Directs the Department of Commerce to implement an affirmative action program within the Bureau of the Census for the employment of personnel of Slavic origin or descent. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1040 | 94 | hjres | 1040 | A resolution to authorize the Committee for an American Hungarian Bicentennial Monument, Inc., to erect a monument in honor of the late Col. Michael Kovats de Farbrici in the District of Columbia or its environs. | Monuments and memorials | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8] | MD | R | G000513 | 0 | Authorizes the American Hungarian Bicentennial Monument, Incorporated, to erect a memorial in honor of the late Colonel Michael Korvats de Fabrici. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to select, with the approval of the National Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, a suitable site on land owned by the United States in the District of Columbia. | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1041 | 94 | hjres | 1041 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 8 of each year as National Cancer Prevention Day. | Commemorations | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | A000052 | 23 | Designates September 8 of each year as "National Cancer Prevention Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1042 | 94 | hjres | 1042 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 8 of each year as National Cancer Prevention Day. | Commemorations | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | A000052 | 24 | Designates September 8 of each year as "National Cancer Prevention Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1043 | 94 | hjres | 1043 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 8 of each year as National Cancer Prevention Day. | Commemorations | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | A000052 | 12 | Designates September 8 of each year as "National Cancer Prevention Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1044 | 94 | hjres | 1044 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Law | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] | IA | D | H000206 | 24 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no law varying the compensation for the services of Senators and Representatives shall take effect until an election of Representatives shall have intervened. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1045 | 94 | hjres | 1045 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish a court of the States. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] | OH | R | K000190 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Establishes a Court of the States composed of one judge from each State, selected and removed upon such basis and for such term and upon such conditions and compensation as may be provided by the laws of such State. Provides that the Court shall meet at least once each year and shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all cases arising under this or the tenth article of amendment to the Constitution, upon appeal from the Supreme Court. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1039 | 94 | hjres | 1039 | A resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week". | Commemorations | 1976-07-30 | 1976-07-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17] | MI | D | B000862 | 12 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1035 | 94 | hjres | 1035 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a single 6-year term for the President and to limit the number of consecutive Congresses in which Senators and Representatives may serve. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] | CA | R | L000020 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a single six-year term for the President. Limits to six the number of consecutive Congresses in which Senators and Representatives may serve. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1036 | 94 | hjres | 1036 | A resolution recognizing the contributions of school volunteers. | Education | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13] | FL | D | L000226 | 0 | Recognizes the worth and contributions of school volunteers. Encourages all Americans: (1) to continue and support the nationwide effort toward utilization of school volunteers; (2) to review and assess the impact of school volunteer programs on the quality of education; and (3) to determine further steps required to renew the commitment and dedication of each American to increasing the participation of volunteers in the educational process. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the contributions made by the millions of Americans who are working as school volunteers. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1037 | 94 | hjres | 1037 | A resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | Commemorations | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1] | FL | D | S000406 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1038 | 94 | hjres | 1038 | A resolution authorizing the President to proclaim the week beginning on November 7, 1976, as "National Respiratory Therapy Week". | Commemorations | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5] | TX | R | S000841 | 1 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 7, 1976, as "National Respiratory Therapy Week". | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1033 | 94 | hjres | 1033 | A resolution relating to the withdrawal of all minerals in certain areas of the Los Padres National Forest, Calif., from all forms of appropriation under the mining law and from disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral leasing. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1976-07-27 | 1976-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 0 | Withdraws from all forms of appropriation under the mining laws and from disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral leasing and all amendments thereto; all minerals in a specified area within the Los Padres National Forest, California. | 2024-08-01T19:22:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1034 | 94 | hjres | 1034 | A resolution relating to the publication of economic and social statistics for Americans of East Asian or Pacific island origin or descent. | Minorities | 1976-07-27 | 1976-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI-1] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Directs the Department of Labor, in coooperation with the Department of Commerce, to develop methods for improving and expanding the collection, analysis, and publication of labor force characteristics relating to Americans of East Asian and Pacific Island origin or descent for those States with localities containing significant populations of East Asian or Pacific Island Americans. Calls for the regular publication of statistics which indicate the social, health, and economic condition of Americans of East Asian or Pacific Island origin or descent. Requires the Department of Commerce to undertake a study to determine what steps would be necessary for developing estimates of undercounts of such Americans. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to use East Asian or Pacific Island language questionnares and bilingual enumerators in the Bureau of the Census data-collection activities to insure that the needs and concerns of the East Asian and Pacific Island origin population are given full recognition. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1032 | 94 | hjres | 1032 | A resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of October 17, 1976, as "National Credit Union Week." | Commemorations | 1976-07-26 | 1976-07-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 0 | Authorizes and requires the President to issue a proclamation designating the week of October 17, 1976, as "National Credit Union Week". | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1029 | 94 | hjres | 1029 | A resolution to authorize the President to proclaim the second Sunday in September of each year as Bataan Day. | Commemorations | 1976-07-22 | 1976-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the second Sunday of September of each year as Bataan Day. | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1030 | 94 | hjres | 1030 | A resolution appropriating funds for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. | Economics and Public Finance | 1976-07-22 | 1976-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. | House | Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7] | NJ | D | M000058 | 0 | Appropriates $25,000,000 to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for a program to immunize from influenza A-New Jersey 76, those patients at risk of serious complications from the disease. | 2024-08-01T19:22:10Z | |
| 94-hjres-1031 | 94 | hjres | 1031 | A resolution designating the composition known as "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the national march of the United States. | National anthems | 1976-07-22 | 1976-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Steiger, William A. [R-WI-6] | WI | R | S000847 | 0 | Designates the John Philip Sousa composition known as the "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the national march of the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1025 | 94 | hjres | 1025 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the offering of prayer in public buildings. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-07-21 | 1976-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public building supported by public funds, to participate in nondenominational prayer. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1026 | 94 | hjres | 1026 | A resolution to designate October of each year as "national learning disabilities month". | Commemorations | 1976-07-21 | 1976-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Cornell, Robert J. [D-WI-8] | WI | D | C000782 | 0 | Designates the month of October of each year as "National Learning Disabilities Month." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1027 | 94 | hjres | 1027 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency, and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-07-21 | 1976-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that total appropriations shall not exceed estimated revenues. Authorizes the suspension of such prohibition in time of war, by a concurrent resolution passed by the Senate and the House by an affirmative vote of three-fourths of the authorized membership of each House. Prohibits any increase in the national debt as it exists on the date this article is ratified. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1028 | 94 | hjres | 1028 | A resolution proposing the Bricker amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to force and effect of treaties and executive agreements. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-07-21 | 1976-07-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that a treaty which denies or abridges any right enumerated in the Constitution shall not be of any force or effect. States that no treaty shall authorize or permit any foreign power or any international organization to supervise, control, or adjudicate any matter essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of the United States. Provides that a treaty shall become effective as internal law in the United States only through the enactment of appropriate legislation by the Congress. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1024 | 94 | hjres | 1024 | A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the offering of prayer in public buildings. | Constitutional amendments | 1976-07-20 | 1976-07-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21] | PA | D | D000255 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public building supported by public funds, to participate in voluntary prayer. | 2024-08-01T19:22:09Z | |
| 94-hjres-1022 | 94 | hjres | 1022 | A resolution providing for the designation of the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | Commemorations | 1976-07-19 | 1976-10-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17] | MI | D | B000862 | 0 | Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning October 3, 1976, and ending October 9, 1976, as "National Gifted Children Week." | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hjres-1023 | 94 | hjres | 1023 | A resolution to designate January 13, 1977 as "Religious Freedom Day." | Commemorations | 1976-07-19 | 1976-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7] | VA | R | R000337 | 0 | Designates January 13, 1977 as "Religious Freedom Day." | 2024-08-01T19:22:13Z | |
| 94-hjres-1019 | 94 | hjres | 1019 | Joint resolution authorizing and directing the President to declare Valentyn Moroz an honorary citizen of the United States of America. | Citizenship | 1976-07-02 | 1976-07-02 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | F000078 | 24 | Directs the President to proclaim that Valentyn Moroz shall be an honorary citizen of the United States. Urges cooperation in observance of the principles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union as one of the signators to the Final Act should provide Valentyn Moroz with the opportunity to accept the invitation of Harvard University for the 1976-77 academic year. | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z | |
| 94-hjres-1020 | 94 | hjres | 1020 | Joint resolution authorizing and directing the President to declare Valentyn Moroz an honorary citizen of the United States of America. | Citizenship | 1976-07-02 | 1976-07-02 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | F000078 | 24 | Directs the President to proclaim that Valentyn Moroz shall be an honorary citizen of the United States. Urges cooperation in observance of the principles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union as one of the signators to the Final Act should provide Valentyn Moroz with the opportunity to accept the invitation of Harvard University for the 1976-77 academic year. | 2024-08-01T19:22:14Z |
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