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94-hr-15489 94 hr 15489 A bill to establish the death penalty for the commission of certain Federal offenses. Crime and Law Enforcement 1976-10-09 1976-10-09 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Kelly, Richard [R-FL-5] FL R K000077 0 Requires, when a defendant is convicted of an offense punishable by death, that a sentencing hearing be held in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Requires that the judge determine the existence or non-existence of specified mitigating and aggravating factors. Imposes the death penalty on persons guilty of rape, murder, any offense for which the death penalty is available because death resulted, and gathering or delivering defense information to aid a foreign government, provided that none of certain mitigating factors are present and that a jury makes certain findings by special verdict. Requires review by the appropriate court of appeals of any case in which the death sentence is imposed. Establishes standards under which the court of appeals must affirm the sentence or remand the case to the lower court for resentencing. 2024-08-01T19:33:16Z  
94-hr-15822 94 hr 15822 A bill to amend the Small Business Act, as amended, and the Concessions Policy Act of 1965. Commerce 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] TX D B000880 1 Amends the Small Business Act to encourage the Administration to make loans to enable small business concerns to obtain contracts and permits to operate concessions within any area of the National Park System. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish by regulations, published within 180 days after enactment of this Act, policies and procedures to insure that small business concerns are given a reasonable opportunity to complete for the operation of such concessions. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to the President and Congress summarizing contracts, permits, renewals and extensions issued during the preceding year and setting forth the actions taken by the Secretary to implement this Act. Amends the Concessions Policy Act to direct the Secretary to review franchise and other fees paid by concessions at least every three years. Provides for arbitration in the case where a concessioner disagrees with the revision of franchise fees. Makes provisions to insure full and open competition for operation of concessions. Requires the Secretary to publish his intent to enter into such concession contracts and to describe the manner in which the facilities conform with any master plan developed by the Secretary. Provides that construction of structures, fixtures, or land improvements on lands of the United States, be authorized only after public review. Requires amortization, over the estimated life of the structure, of the actual cost of the investment made by the concessioner. States that title to any structure, fixture, or improvement on land owned by the United States and administered by the National Park Service shall be vested in the United States. Limits the term of any contract or permit entered into pursuant to this Act to ten years. Provides for compensation of a valid possessory interest in any structure, fixture or improvement upon land of the United States of a concessioner operating under a contract executed prior to the enactment of this Act. Establishes in the Treasury of the Uni… 2024-08-01T19:33:40Z  
94-hr-15823 94 hr 15823 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to conduct research to resolve conflicting data on the safety of food additives and color additives. Agriculture and Food 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10] MI R C000263 1 Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to conduct research to resolve conflicting data on the safety of food additives and color additives. 2024-08-01T19:33:38Z  
94-hr-15824 94 hr 15824 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for optometric and medical vision care. Social Welfare 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21] CA D C000780 4 Authorizes payment under the supplementary medical insurance program of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act for optometric and medical vision care. 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z  
94-hr-15825 94 hr 15825 A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Project Act to extend the period during which the Secretary of the Interior shall not undertake reconnaissance studies of any plan for the importation of water into the Colorado River Basin. Public works 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Duncan, Robert B. [D-OR-3] OR D D000537 11 Amends the Colorado River Basin Project Act to extend for an additional ten years until September 30, 1988, the period during which the Secretary of the Interior shall not undertake studies of water importation plans for the basin. 2024-08-01T19:33:40Z  
94-hr-15826 94 hr 15826 New Jersey Pinelands Preservation Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] NJ R F000286 0 New Jersey Pinelands Preservation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 10,000 acres of land in New Jersey to be preserved for public use and enjoyment. Authorizes Federal payments to municipalities for lost property tax revenues as a result of such acquisition. 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15827 94 hr 15827 Intelligence Management Reform Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] MA D H000230 0 Intelligence Management Reform Act - Title I: Intelligence Management Reorganization and Reform - Redesignates Director of Central Intelligence as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Establishes within the Executive Office of the President an Office of National Intelligence Management headed by a Director of Central Intelligence (hereinafter the Director). States that the Director shall be the principal foreign intelligence advisor to the President and shall have exclusive responsibility for producing national intelligence for the President and Congress, shall prepare the national intelligence budget, and manage all funds appropriated for use by the intelligence community. Places each national intelligence agency under the direction of the Secretary of Defense in time of War. Establishes a National Intelligence Board within the Office consisting of seven civilians outside Government service appointed by the Director to advise the Director. Establishes in the Office an Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to review all activities of each national intelligence agency and to report violations of the law to the Attorney General, the Director, and to the head of the agency involved. Establishes, within the National Security Council, the Operations Advisory Group composed of the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Director, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. States that the function of the Group is to advise the President with respect to sensitive intelligence collection activities and intelligence activities in foreign countries conducted for reasons other than for the collection of intelligence, including covert military assistance programs. Prohibits under any circumstances any activity conducted for the purpose of subverting a foreign democracy. Prohibits other nonintelligence gathering operations in foreign countries unless approved by the President as… 2025-09-02T18:50:02Z  
94-hr-15828 94 hr 15828 Intelligence Management Reform Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] MA D H000230 3 Intelligence Management Reform Act - Title I: Intelligence Management Reorganization and Reform - Redesignates Director of Central Intelligence as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Establishes within the Executive Office of the President an Office of National Intelligence Management headed by a Director of Central Intelligence (hereinafter the Director). States that the Director shall be the principal foreign intelligence advisor to the President and shall have exclusive responsibility for producing national intelligence for the President and Congress, shall prepare the national intelligence budget, and manage all funds appropriated for use by the intelligence community. Places each national intelligence agency under the direction of the Secretary of Defense in time of War. Establishes a National Intelligence Board within the Office consisting of seven civilians outside Government service appointed by the Director to advise the Director. Establishes in the Office an Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to review all activities of each national intelligence agency and to report violations of the law to the Attorney General, the Director, and to the head of the agency involved. Establishes, within the National Security Council, the Operations Advisory Group composed of the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Director, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. States that the function of the Group is to advise the President with respect to sensitive intelligence collection activities and intelligence activities in foreign countries conducted for reasons other than for the collection of intelligence, including covert military assistance programs. Prohibits under any circumstances any activity conducted for the purpose of subverting a foreign democracy. Prohibits other nonintelligence gathering operations in foreign countries unless approved by the President as… 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15829 94 hr 15829 A bill to amend the Federal-aid Highway Act of 1976 to insure safety on the Nation's highways. Motor vehicles 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Jones, Robert E., Jr. [D-AL-5] AL D J000248 0 Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1976 to direct the President to take such actions as necessary for fiscal year 1977 and subsequent years, to prohibit the manufacture for sale in the United States of more than 90 percent of the passenger automobiles manufactured in the United States during 1976 and to prohibit the importation of more than 90 percent of the passenger automobiles imported during 1976. 2024-08-01T19:33:40Z  
94-hr-15830 94 hr 15830 Jobs Creation Act Taxation 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] NY R K000086 3 Jobs Creation Act - Allows as a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code an amount equal to ten percent of the increase in the total amount of qualified savings deposits and investments of an individual. Stipulates that such credit shall not exceed $1,000. Increases the maximum tax deduction for retirement savings to $2,000. Excludes from gross income amounts received by an individual as dividends from domestic corporations. Allows a taxpayer to exclude from gross income up to $1,000 of gain from the sale or exchange of securities. Allows the nonrecognition of gain from the sale or exchange of qualified small business property, at the election of the taxpayer, to the extent that the amount realized on such sale or exchange is reinvested in qualified small business property by the taxpayer during the reinvestment period beginning one year before the date of the sale or exchange and ending one year after such date. Allows the executor of an estate which includes an interest in a qualified closely held business which exceeds either 35 percent of the value of the gross estate or 50 percent of the value of the taxable estate, but is less than $300,000 to elect: (1) to pay the estate tax in up to 20 equal annual installments (presently ten); and (2) to defer the payment of the first installment until five years after the filing of the return. Reduces the corporate normal tax rate to 20 percent. Reduces the corporate surtax rate to 22 percent. Increases the corporate surtax exemption to $100,000. Revises the procedure for the determination of the investment credit to provide graduated rates of 25 percent of the qualified investment to the extent that the qualified investment does not exceed $25,000; 20 percent of the qualified investment to the extent that the qualified investment exceeds $25,000 and does not exceed $50,000; plus 15 percent of the qualified investment to the extent that qualified investment exceeds $50,000. Increases the allowable percentage variation from any class life prescribed by the Secretary … 2025-09-02T18:50:01Z  
94-hr-15831 94 hr 15831 Job Creation and Economic Growth Act   1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] NY R K000086 3 Jobs Creation and Economic Growth Act - Title I: Job Creation Through Government Reform - Provides for the expiration of all provisions of law which authorize new budget authority for programs other than trust funds in the Treasury, on October 1, 1980. Prohibits the authorization of budget authority for new programs for a term greater than four years. Prohibits the authorization of new budget authority for existing programs which exceeds any previous extension of authority by more than one year, or which exceeds one fiscal year in the case of programs not previously extended. Prohibits, after October 1, 1980, any extension of budget authority, or any changes in programs funded from Treasury trust funds or having permanent budget authority unless the concerned program has undergone a program control review. Provides that such reviews shall be undertaken for every government program by the appropriate Congressional committee at least once every four fiscal years to evaluate specified factors pertaining to the future need and efficiency of the concerned program. Directs the Comptroller General to make annual reports through 1979 identifying all Government programs funded from permanent budget authority and the Congressional committees having jurisdiction over them. Requires the Comptroller to identify all programs which have not been funded for two years or which are duplicative. Directs the Comptroller to complete studies of the efficiency and effects which 16 specified areas of tax and labor law, and educational, employment and welfare programs have on productivity in the private sector and unemployment. States that the relevant Congressional committees shall take action on these studies by March 15, 1978, where possible, to eliminate waste and duplication. Requires each head of an Executive department or agency and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prepare independent evaluations of the effectiveness of any of the department or agency programs undergoing a program control review. Prov… 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15832 94 hr 15832 Voting Rights Act Repealer Amendments Act Government Operations and Politics 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Ketchum, William M. [R-CA-18] CA R K000153 1 Voting Rights Act Repealer Amendments Act - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to repeal the prohibitions against voting qualifications, prerequisites, tests, or devices which abridge the right of a citizen to vote who is a member of a language minority. Repeals the requirement that States and other political subdivisions make available registration and voting materials, and voting assistance in languages other than English in areas where (1) more than five percent of the citizens belong to a single language minority, and (2) the illiteracy rate of such minority exceeds the national rate. 2025-09-02T18:49:58Z  
94-hr-15833 94 hr 15833 A bill to establish a Charles S. Peirce National Historic Site in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] PA R M000399 0 Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) designate the home of Charles S. Peirce, known as Arisbe House, and surrounding property not in excess of ten acres, in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Pennsylvania, a National Historic Site; (2) restore such house and establish and maintain a museum dedicated to the works of Charles S. Peirce therein; and (3) construct a building near such house to be used as a center for the study of philosophy, mathematics, logic, and pure science. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:33:40Z  
94-hr-15834 94 hr 15834 A bill to amend section 2 of the Clayton Act to prevent discriminatory pricing practices by suppliers of competing marketers. Commerce 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6] LA R M000923 10 Amends the Clayton Act to expand the definition of the term, "purchaser" as it relates to the prohibition against price discrimination between purchasers in transactions where commodities are sold for resale. States that the term "purchaser" shall include any person who receives a commodity for resale from an affiliate. Defines the term, "affiliate" as any person who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control or ownership with any other person as determined by the Federal Trade Commission by rule. Directs the Commission to promulgate such rules no later than six months after the enactment of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15835 94 hr 15835 A bill to amend the direct loan provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and of the Education Amendments of 1972, to provide for pro rata cancellation of loans for service performed on a part-time basis or for less than a full year. Education 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-6] MN D N000127 0 Permits loans made to students under the direct loan provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or under provisions of the National Defense Education Act of 1958 to be cancelled according to specified schedules on the basis of certain teaching services performed on a part-time basis or for less than one year. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
94-hr-15836 94 hr 15836 American Youth Hostel Act Youth 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-6] MN D N000127 0 American Youth Hostel Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, to make grants to States, local governments, and private nonprofit institutions to defray 75 percent of the cost of renovating structures for use as youth hostels. Requires each grant applicant to: (1) assure that its equity in the structure to be renovated plus funds to be placed in escrow equal at least 25 percent of renovation costs; (2) submit a renovation plan; (3) indicate that it intends to operate the hostel or assure that upon completion of renovation that it will transfer title to the structure to American Youth Hostel, Inc., free of all encumbrances; (4) conform to regulations to be adopted by the Director relative to hostel supervision and renovation; and (5) comply with other specified provisions. Requires that a public hearing be held with respect to each application for a renovation grant under this Act. 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15837 94 hr 15837 A bill to provide that certain land of the United States shall be held by the United States in trust or certain communities of the Mdewakanton Sioux in Minnesota. Native Americans 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-6] MN D N000127 2 Provides that specified lands of the United States shall be held in trust for specified communities of the Mdewakanton Sioux of Minnesota and shall be included in and considered a part of the reservation lands of such communities. States that no provision of this Act shall be construed to affect any contract, lease, or assignment in existence on the date of enactment of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:33:40Z  
94-hr-15838 94 hr 15838 Urban Trees Act Public Lands and Natural Resources 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] NY D R000232 15 Urban Trees Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants, on a matching basis, with urban areas to the States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam in order to provide financial assistance to such urban areas for arboriculture programs. Defines "arboriculture" as the planting, growing, maintenance, and protection of trees and shrubs. Authorizes appropriations of up to $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out such grant program. Requires that grants under this Act be made in accordance with an urban arboriculture plan for the selection, planting, and maintenance of trees agreed upon in advance by the Secretary and the State forester or other appropriate official. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to urban areas for arboriculture programs under this Act. 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15839 94 hr 15839 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the tax treatment of expenses in attending foreign conventions. Taxation 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] IL D R000458 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Tax Reform Act of 1976, to prohibit any personal business deduction for expenses allocable to a convention, seminar or other meeting held outside of the North American area unless the taxpayer establishes that the expenses are qualified business expenses and that it was more reasonable for the meeting to be held outside of the North American area than in it. Provides that the reasonableness of the location of such meetings shall be determined under specified criteria in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Disallows any deduction for conventions held upon any water vessels sailing within or without the territorial waters of the United States. Applies to such meetings held after December 31, 1977. 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z  
94-hr-15840 94 hr 15840 World War I Pension Act Armed Forces and National Security 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Rousselot, John H. [R-CA-26] CA R R000469 0 World War I Pension Act - Directs the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay veterans of World War I, or their widows, a pension at a monthly rate of $150. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 513) 2025-09-02T18:50:01Z  
94-hr-15841 94 hr 15841 A bill to provide civil service retirement benefits to surviving spouses of civil service annuitants who died before January 8, 1971, and who married such spouses after retiring. Government Operations and Politics 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 0 Authorizes: (1) the payment of civil service retirement benefits to surviving spouses of annuitants who died before January 8, 1971, and who married such spouses after retiring; and (2) a lump-sum payment to such spouses equal to the annuity such individuals would have received for the period beginning January 8, 1971, to the day preceeding enactment of this Act. 2024-08-01T19:33:39Z  
94-hr-15842 94 hr 15842 A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the scope of its coverage.   1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 3 Redefines "professional employee" for purposes of the National Labor Relations Act. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
94-hr-15843 94 hr 15843 National School-Age Mother and Child Health Act Health 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] MT D B000243 0 National School-Age Mother and Child Health Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to designated State agencies to meet part of the cost of planning and coordinating services for school age girls and their children. Sets forth requirements which the State plans must meet before receiving such grants, including: comprehensive health care to school-age girls (associated with the continuation of pregnancy) and to their children, family planning and counseling, infant and child day care and a coordinated program of social services. Prohibits the collection by, or submission to the Federal or State Government of identifying information of persons receiving services under this program. Authorizes the appropriation of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and for each of the next two succeeding fiscal years to carry out the purposes of this Act. Establishes a unit within the Maternal and Child Health Service of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to administer and coordinate the program established by this Act. 2025-09-02T18:49:59Z  
94-hr-15844 94 hr 15844 Adoption Opportunities Act Families 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 10 Adoption Opportunities Act - Title I: National Registry of Adoptable Children - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish and maintain a National Registry of Adoptable Children. Requires that the Registry contain statistics on the numbers of adoptable children in the United States. Directs the Secretary to conduct a continuing national survey to develop and keep current such statistics, and to publish the Registry or make it as widely available as possible. Title II: National Data Bank of Adoption Information and Resources - Provides that the Secretary shall establish and maintain a National Data Bank of Adoption Information and Resources to assist individuals desiring to adopt children. States that the Bank will provide prospective parents with current information on pre-adoption, adoption, and post-adoption costs, and with information on adoption agencies and their services. Requires the Secretary to conduct a continuing national survey to keep the Bank's information current. Title III: Requirements Applicable to Certain Child Related Programs - Subjects specified Social Security programs or projects to whatever requirements the State, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary, establishes for the purpose of: (1) insuring that adoption agencies which indirectly or directly federally funded are associated with an adoption service, are conducting an annual review of the status of each child under its care, and are having their expenditures periodically evaluated; (2) licensing all foster care homes in which agencies place children; and (3) promoting and administering State and local programs designed to make children under agency care legally free for adoption by qualified parents. Directs the Secretary to provide for periodic evaluation of State and local programs to insure compliance with this Act. 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15845 94 hr 15845 A bill to require Federal agencies to report to Congress certain expenditures made for or on behalf of Members of Congress or employees of Congress and to provide for the reimbursement of such expenditures. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6] MI D C000178 0 Requires Federal agencies incurring travel expenses on behalf of a Member of Congress, an employee of a Member of Congress, or an employee of a Congressional Committee to report such expenditure to the Committee of Congress approving such travel. Requires such committee to reimburse such agency for such expenditure. 2024-08-01T19:33:39Z  
94-hr-15846 94 hr 15846 A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a certain portion of the Saint John River in Maine as a potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. Rivers 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 0 Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a certain portion of the Saint John River in Maine as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 2024-08-01T19:33:40Z  
94-hr-15847 94 hr 15847 A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to make Presidential Election Day a legal public holiday. Government Operations and Politics 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 0 Makes Presidential Election Day, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in 1976, and in every fourth year thereafter, a legal public holiday. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) 2024-08-01T19:33:39Z  
94-hr-15848 94 hr 15848 Youth Community Employment Act Youth 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] MA D H000230 0 Youth Community Employment Act - Title I: Youth Community Service - Youth Community Service Act - Establishes a youth community service program as part of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 whereby each prime sponsor under such Act is to make grants to eligible applicants for the purpose of providing community service employment for youths in jobs required to carry out eligible community service projects. Authorizes the appropriation of designated sums for such program for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 and of amounts for succeeding calendar quarters based upon a specified formula which takes into account the national unemployment rate. Sets forth guidelines for the distribution and use of funds appropriated under this title. Details requirements for applications for grants under this title, including (1) a full description of the project, the jobs to be filled, the job training and skill development opportunities that will be made available to participating youths, and the wages to be paid persons who work on the project, and (2) assurances regarding project supervision and administration, assistance to participating youths in obtaining future employment, lack of discrimination toward any participant or applicant for participation, profits to be made by the grant applicant on the project, use of the completed project, and specified other conditions relative to the project. Sets forth standards for approval of applications by prime sponsors. Requires that projects under this title not result in displacement of currently employed workers and that youths employed in jobs assisted under this title receive a specified minimum wage and workmen's compensation, health, and unemployment benefits. Title II: Youth Counseling and Employment Service - Establishes a Youth Counseling and Employment Service in the United States Employment Service of the Department of Labor. Directs the Secretary of Labor to make such arrangements as are necessary to assure that there is established in each State employment ser… 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15849 94 hr 15849 Government Economy and Spending Reform Act Economics and Public Finance 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Hechler, Ken [D-WV-4] WV D H000438 0 Government Economy and Spending Reform Act - Title I: Authorizations of New Budget Authority - Terminates all budget authority for Federal programs on specified dates according to the functional or subfunctional category of each program as set forth in the fiscal year 1977 budget. Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress by April 1, 1977, on specified programs with respect to the laws under which such program is carried on, the amount of new budget authority received by such program during the four fiscal years ending before April 1, 1977, and to identify programs for which no outlays have been made during the last two fiscal years ending before April 1, 1977. Prohibits providing new budget authority after the applicable review date set forth in this Act unless the provision of such budget authority is specifically authorized by law or the standing rules of either House of Congress. Title II: Zero- Base Program Review - Sets forth a timetable for Congressional zero-base review of new budget authority. Defines "zero-base review" as an evaluation of a given program to determine the merits of its continuation at a level less than, equal to, or more than its existing level. Requires each congressional committee conducting a zero- based program review to adopt tenative and final review plans, receive reports from the Comptroller General and Federal agencies on the program being reviewed, and report to their respective House the results of such zero-base review of the program. Sets forth minimum objectives of inquiry for such reviews. Requires that any committee reporting pursuant to this Act recommend the extent to which any program reviewed should be continued or eliminated. Title III: Continuing Review - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to require, whenever the Comptroller General issues a report which discloses any substantial deficiency in the achievement of the objectives of any Federal program, the agency conducting such program to report to specified congressional committees… 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15850 94 hr 15850 Right to Private Records Act Right of privacy 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 5 Right to Private Records Act - Prohibits any financial institution from disclosing to any State or to any subdivision of any State any financial record of a customer unless such customer has so authorized or a valid search warrant, subpena or summons has been obtained according to the terms of this Act. States that no officer, employee or agent of any financial institution, communication common carrier, creditor or credit reporting agency holding any financial, toll, or credit record who is required by law to notify any law enforcement official or any political subdivision of any State of any criminal law violation which such person believes is being committed shall disclose any information except in accordance with this Act. Makes provisions for general or limited authorization of disclosure of any financial, toll, or credit record by means of a written statement containing specified information. Permits revocation of such authorization by written notification at any time, and otherwise limits to one year, any authorization to disclose. Prohibits any financial institution, communication common carrier, creditor, credit reporting agency or other person from requiring any person to make such authorization as a condition for doing business. Prescribes standards for the issuance of search warrants and judicial subpenas. Provides that a court may grant a subpena with a temporary delay of notification for a period of not greater than 90 days following the date of issuance if it finds, on the basis of an affadavit or sworn testimony, that it has been affirmatively demonstrated that such notification would jeopardize a continuing investigation of any crimes enumerated in this Act. Allows courts to enter ex parte orders granting an additional delay of such notification period not to exceed 180 days. Requires judges who grant or deny such delays to report to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts the particulars of such request. States that the Director of such office shall transmit to the Congress an … 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15851 94 hr 15851 A bill for the relief of the City of San Antonio, Texas. Government Operations and Politics 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Krueger, Robert C. [D-TX-21] TX D K000333 0 Exempts specified proposed annexation parcels made to San Antonio, Texas, from requirements regarding voting qualifications and procedures under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15852 94 hr 15852 A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to provide for analyses by the General Accounting Office of governmental and commercial sales of defense articles and services to foreign countries. Arms sales 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] CA D L000221 1 Amends the Arms Export Control Act to require the General Accounting Office, upon the request of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations or the House of Representatives Committee on International Relations, to submit an analysis on a proposed sale or a proposed licensing for export of defense articles or services. Requires analysis of the impact of such proposal upon (1) the arms race, (2) the likelihood of armed conflict, (3) the relations of the United States with countries in the region of the recipient country, and (4) the economy and military preparedness of the United States. Requires the President to furnish to the General Accounting Office copies of the certification and statements which are transmitted to Congress with requests for such sales or licenses. 2024-08-01T19:33:40Z  
94-hr-15853 94 hr 15853 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize grants to pay a portion of the costs of operation and maintenance of treatment works. Environmental Protection 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Mezvinsky, Edward [D-IA-1] IA D M000686 0 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to States and localities to assist in meeting the costs of operation and maintenance of publicly-owned treatment works. Stipulates that such assistance shall be on a percentage basis to be determined by the length of time such treatment works have been in operation. Authorizes the appropriation of $800,000,000 per year for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 for such grant program. 2024-08-01T19:33:41Z  
94-hr-15854 94 hr 15854 A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 relating to airworthiness certificates. Transportation and Public Works 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Milford, Dale [D-TX-24] TX D M000708 0 Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing an airworthiness certificate for any aircraft which has been declared to be surplus by an armed force and which engages in the transportation of persons or property for compensation or hire unless such aircraft strictly conforms in every respect to a previously type certified civil aircraft. 2024-08-01T19:33:41Z  
94-hr-15855 94 hr 15855 Responsibility in Government Act Government liability 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] TX R P000583 0 Responsibility in Government Act - Directs the United States to pay the reasonable costs and attorney's fees of a defendant or a respondent in a judicial or administrative proceeding initiated by the United States and involving potential sanctions if such defendant or respondent ultimately prevails or if the proceeding is withdrawn. Excepts all but specified prosecutions under title 18 of the United States Code from such requirement. Requires, with respect to instances in which the United States pays the costs and attorney's fees of a prevailing party under this or any other Act, the withholding of 25 percent of the pay of each responsible officer or employee each pay period until the total amount withheld equals 50 percent of the reimbursement payments made by the United States, up to a maximum of $100,000. 2025-09-02T18:49:58Z  
94-hr-15856 94 hr 15856 A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the uniform allowances available to Federal employees. Government Operations and Politics 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] CO D S000142 0 Increases the allowances available to Federal employees for uniforms required by their positions to $300 for acquisition and $200 for annual maintenance. 2024-08-01T19:33:39Z  
94-hr-15857 94 hr 15857 A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain activities designed to support or defeat any legislation pending before the Congress or any State legislature or any legislation or legislative issue on the ballot in any State. Lobbying 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] CO D W000647 15 Prohibits the use of Federal funds by any corporation wholly owned by the Federal Government for the purpose of influencing any legislative issue before Congress, any State legislature, or on the ballot of any State. 2024-08-01T19:33:39Z  
94-hr-15858 94 hr 15858 A bill for the relief of Doctor Salome Benedict. Private Legislation 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 0 Provides for the relief of Doctor Salome Benedict. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15859 94 hr 15859 A bill for the relief of Romeo A. Provencal. Private Legislation 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2] KS D K000162 0 Provides for the relief of Romeo A. Provencal. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15860 94 hr 15860 A bill for the relief of Son-ya Seong. Private Legislation 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 0 Provides for the relief of Son-ya Seong. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15861 94 hr 15861 A bill for the relief of Doctor Wen Pin Chang. Private Legislation 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Rees, Thomas M. [D-CA-23] CA D R000134 0 Provides for the relief of Doctor Wen Pin Chang. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15862 94 hr 15862 A bill for the relief of Mahjubah Al-Kutub and her two children, Huriyah al-Azhari and Hisham al-Zuhri. Private Legislation 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] MD D S000716 0 Provides for the relief of Mahjubah Al-Kutub and her two children, Huriyah al-Azhari and Hisham al-Zuhri. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15863 94 hr 15863 A bill for the relief of the survivors of Brian Murray. Private Legislation 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5] NY R W000780 0 Provides for the relief of the survivors of Brian Murray. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15769 94 hr 15769 A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National Humanities Center. Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Andrews, Ike [D-NC-4] NC D A000207 1 Grants a Federal charter to the National Humanities Center. Declares that the purposes of such corporation are (1) to promote humanistic studies in America; and (2) to enlarge the capacity of study in the humanities to contribute significantly to national discourse about issues vital to the country's well being. Grants such corporation the exclusive right to use the name "National Humanities Center." 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15770 94 hr 15770 A bill to amend title 37 of the United States Code in order to abolish the personal money allowances payable under such title to certain officers. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Abolishes the personal money allowances presently payable to specified officers of the armed forces. (Repeals 37 U.S.C. 414) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15771 94 hr 15771 A bill to amend section 1336 of title 10 of the United States Code in order to establish limitation on the crediting of years of service in the Armed Forces for retirement benefits. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Requires individuals who are eligible for retirement pay from the armed forces to make an irrevocable election to apply any years of creditable civilian service such individuals may have to either: (1) the computation of such retirement pay; or (2) to the computation of any other annuity, pension, or old-age benefit to which such individuals may be entitled to under any other law (presently such civilian service may be used in computing both). (Amends 10 U.S.C. 1336) 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15772 94 hr 15772 A bill to amend title 337 of the United States Code in order to convert the existing basic pay and allowance system for the uniformed services to a salary system, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Revises the pay scales for members of the uniformed services. Directs the Secretary concerned to deduct from such compensation any charges for housing, medical care, and food established pursuant to this Act. Stipulates that: (1) such housing charge shall be determined on the basis of the fair market value of the Government quarters or housing facilities used for such purpose; (2) such medical charge shall be equal to the lowest monthly subscription charge for low-option family health insurance currently available to Government employees; and (3) such food charge shall be based on the costs incident to operating a messing facility. Abolishes the current yearly clothing issue or payment in lieu thereof for members of the Armed Forces and National Guard. Repeals the present subsistence allowance, quarters allowance, and personal money allowance payable to members of the uniformed services. Directs the Secretary of Defense to prescribe modifications with respect to any other form of compensation payable to members or former members of the uniformed services which is computed on the basis of basic pay or basic allowance for quarters in order to adjust such compensation so that the resulting payments are equivalent to the cash payments payable under this Act. Declares it the sense of Congress that a retirement system for members of the Armed Forces should be established that is based upon contributions by the members with matching contributions by the Federal government. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hr-15773 94 hr 15773 A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to conduct a survey comparing military pay and non-Federal sector pay for similar occupations and skill levels.   1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Directs the Secretary of Labor to conduct a survey comparing the wage levels for occupations and skills in the non-Federal sector with the pay received by members of the Armed Forces engaged in similar occupations and skills and to submit to Congress a report on the survey results together with recommendations relative to the establishment of a permanent system for comparing non-Federal sector and military occupations and skills for purposes of pay comparability. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
94-hr-15774 94 hr 15774 A bill to prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for certain morale, welfare, and recreation programs of the Armed Forces. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Prohibits funds appropriated under any provision of law from being used for any nonappropriated morale, welfare, or recreation activity of the Armed Forces operated within the United States. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
94-hr-15775 94 hr 15775 Uniformed Services Nondisability Retired Pay Reform Act Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] WI D A000224 0 Uniformed Services Nondisability Retired Pay Reform Act - Title I: Computation of Retired Pay of Members of Uniformed Services - Sets forth an alternative formula which members of the Armed Forces may use in computing retirement pay. Makes such new formula the basis for determining the retired pay for members of the Public Health Service who are involuntarily separated from the Service and for members of the Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Allows individuals under such formula to voluntarily resign with a minimum of five years active service and receive such retired pay. Revises the computation of retirement pay for the uniformed services to base such pay on: (1) "regular compensation" which includes basic pay, quarters and substinence allowances, and the tax benefits derived from excluding such allowances from gross income; and (2) "average regular compensation" which is the largest monthly rate resulting from averaging a member's rate of regular compensation in effect over any three periods of 12 months of creditable service. Requires members of the uniformed services who are involuntarily separated from the service and use the formula set forth in this Act to compute retirement pay and who receive earned income while receiving such pay to file an annual declaration of earned income with the Secretary concerned. Reduces such retired pay by one-half of the amount of earned income. Revises the term "years of service" to include any fraction of a year of service for purposes of computing retirement pay. Title II: Entitlement of Members of the Uniformed Services to Retired Pay - Makes members of the uniformed services who voluntarily retire eligible to receive retirement pay at: (1) age 62 if such member retired with at least five years of service but less than 20; (2) at age 60 with at least 20 years of service but less than 30; and (3) at age 55 with at least 30 years of service. Makes members who are involuntarily retired eligible to receive retired pay immediately upon retire… 2025-09-02T18:50:02Z  
94-hr-15776 94 hr 15776 Comprehensive Right-to-Quality Medical Care Act Health 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 5 Comprehensive Right-to-Quality Medical Care Act - Requires that any Federal officer or agency proposing any health care regulation submit such regulation to each House of Congress together with a report containing a full explanation thereof. Allows either House of Congress to keep the proposed regulation from becoming effective by adopting a resolution disapproving the regulation because: (1) it contains provisions contrary to law; (2) it is inconsistent with the intent of Congress; or (3) it goes beyond the mandate of the legislation which it is designed to implement or in the administration of which it is designed to be used. Establishes rules for the consideration of any resolution regarding such proposed regulations. Requires the head of any Federal agency or department, at least 60 days prior to the initial publication of any health cost regulation, to submit notice of intended publication and the text of such regulation to the appropriate committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Amends the Social Security Act to repeal specified Medicare utilization review provisions, specified utilization review provisions and maternal and child health programs, and specified professional standards review provisions. Guarantees the confidentiality of medical records of any patient whose medical or dental care is not paid by the Federal Government, under a Federal program, or by any program receiving Federal financial assistance, unless such patient has authorized such disclosure. 2025-09-02T18:50:01Z  
94-hr-15777 94 hr 15777 Unvouchered Expenditure Control Act Economics and Public Finance 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] SC D D000267 0 Unvouchered Expenditure Control Act - Prohibits the expenditure of Federal moneys, not otherwise provided for by law, which are not made pursuant to procedures providing for a voucher describing the payee and items or services for which payment is being made. Requires all appropriations, not made under a law which provides otherwise, to provide for voucher requirements for expending such moneys appropriated. Requires the Comptroller General to audit all programs subject to this Act. 2025-09-02T18:50:02Z  
94-hr-15778 94 hr 15778 Veterans Fair Employment Act Right of privacy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2] TN R D000534 0 Veterans Fair Employment Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make it an unlawful employment practice for an employer to request that an employee or applicant for employment provide military discharge papers or other service-connected records, except with respect to inquiries regarding education, training, work experience, or convictions by a court-martial when such request is reasonably related to the position. 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15779 94 hr 15779 Opportunities Industrialization Centers Skills Training and National Community Based Organizations Job Creation and Employment Act   1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2] TN R D000534 0 Opportunities Industrialization Centers Skills Training and National Community Based Organizations Job Creation and Employment Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide special authority for the Opportunities Industrialization Centers in order to create and provide job opportunities for specific unemployed persons who were particularly hard hit by the recent economic recession, and to provide opportunities for industry to create additional jobs for the unemployed in rural and urban communities. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to enter into a contract with Opportunities Industrialization Centers, Incorporated (OIC) in order to contract with other National Community Based Organizations which provide comprehensive employment services and skills training for unemployed persons. Requires each such contract to contain provisions assuring that specific requirements are complied with, including requirements that: (1) special consideration in providing jobs will be given to unemployed persons who are most severely disadvantaged in terms of the length of time they have been unemployed; (2) due consideration will be given to persons who have participated in manpower training programs for whom unemployment opportunities would be otherwise available; and (3) the program will to the maximum extent feasible contribute to the elimination of artificial barriers to employment and occupational advancement. Sets forth special conditions to be met prior to providing financial assistance pursuant to a contract entered into under this Act. Requires the programs to contribute, to the maximum extent feasible, to the occupational development or upward mobility of individual participants. Prohibits the Secretary from providing financial assistance unless he determines that: (1) periodic reports will be submitted to him to measure the effectiveness of the program; (2) there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, or beliefs within the program; and (3) the … 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15780 94 hr 15780 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to increase the channels available for use in the citizens radio service, to prohibit the Commission from preventing the alteration of existing equipment used in the citizens radio service to accommodate such increased channel capacity and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2] TN R D000534 0 Requires the Federal Communications Commission to increase the channels available for use in the citizens radio service to 46 channels, and to designate one of the channels for the exclusive use of elderly persons or persons whose mobility is restricted. Prohibits the Commission from prohibiting the modification of citizens band equipment to accommodate the increased channels provided for by this Act if such equipment meets reasonable standards promulgated by the Commission. 2024-08-01T19:33:38Z  
94-hr-15781 94 hr 15781 A bill to provide benefits to the survivors of any rescue squad worker who has died as a result of injury sustained in the performance of duty. Rescue work 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2] TN R D000534 0 Makes funds available to any State which has submitted and received approval of a plan to provide benefits to the spouse or dependents of any eligible rescue squad worker who has died as the direct and proximate result of an injury sustained in the performance of duties. Stipulates that a State plan shall include, among others, the following provisions: (1) financial participation by the State; (2) establishment or designation of a single State agency to administer such plan; and (3) granting an opportunity for a fair hearing to any claimant who is denied benefits. Provides that the agency which administers the State plan may grant, before final action, interim benefit payments upon a determination that benefits will probably be paid (based on the need of the claimant). Directs the Secretary of Commerce to approve any State plan which fulfills the requirements of this Act and to pay each State which has such an approved plan an amount equal to 50 percent of the total amount expended by the State for benefits. Places a limitation upon the amount which the Secretary may pay to any State and provides for an installment payment system of such funds to the States. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15782 94 hr 15782 Sludge Management Act Environmental Protection 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 1 Sludge Management Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study the environmental, health, and economic effects of subsurface landfilling sludge on soils and ground water, and alternate methods of sludge disposal. Directs the Administrator of develop guidelines for sludge disposal and land-spreading in order to protect the public health and welfare. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and localities of up to 40 percent of the cost of removal of sludge from navigable waters of the United States or any adjacent shoreline. Directs the Administrator to establish an Environmental Protection Agency Task Force on sludge removal. Authorizes the establishment of programs of training, demonstration, and surveys relating to the restoration of water quality where degraded by sludge. Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for regulating and controlling the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous sludge. Establishes a permit program for activities relating to hazardous sludge two years after the enactment of this Act. Establishes procedures for adoption and approval of State hazardous sludge permit programs in accordance with criteria prescribed by the Administrator. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit grants for treatment works, after September 30, 1976, unless the applicant demonstrates that adequate confined disposal methods will be provided. 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15783 94 hr 15783 Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act Environmental Protection 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 8 Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities. Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities. Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000. Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such fa… 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15784 94 hr 15784 Diplomatic Relations Act International Affairs 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10] VA D F000151 1 Diplomatic Relations Act - Authorizes the President to regulate the privileges and immunities of foreign diplomatic missions and their personnel in a manner consistent with international agreements. Defines "foreign diplomatic mission and personnel thereof" for purposes of this Act. Requires the President to periodically publish a list of permanent foreign diplomatic missions and the personnel thereof. Declares void any judicial writ or process against a person or the property of any person entitled to immunity from suit or process under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15785 94 hr 15785 A bill to provide for reimbursement of consumers of electricity generated by nuclear power for certain costs associated with the premature design and premature approval, and for other unanticipated costs, of nuclear powerplants. Energy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. House Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] VT R J000072 0 Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to reimburse electric utility rate payers on a pro-rata basis for costs associated with design changes and downtime with respect to nuclear powerplants as determined by a General Accounting Office report. Requires the General Accounting Office to report to Congress and the Commission with respect to such costs. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15786 94 hr 15786 A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to provide for an analyses by the General Accounting Office of governmental and commercial sales of defense articles and services to foreign countries. Arms sales 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] CA D L000221 11 Amends the Arms Export Control Act to require the General Accounting Office, upon the request of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations or the House of Representatives Committee on International Relations, to submit an analysis on a proposed sale or a proposed licensing for export of defense articles or services. Requires analysis of the impact of such proposal upon (1) the arms race, (2) the likelihood of armed conflict, (3) the relations of the United States with countries in the region of the recipient country, and (4) the economy and military preparedness of the United States. Requires the President to furnish to the General Accounting Office copies of the certification and statements which are transmitted to Congress with requests for such sales or licenses. 2024-08-01T19:33:39Z  
94-hr-15787 94 hr 15787 A bill to amend medicare and medicaid provisions as they relate to rural health care facilities. Social Welfare 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] NE R S000622 0 Includes within the meaning of the term "hospital" in Titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act, rural health facilities of 75 beds or less. 2024-08-01T19:33:41Z  
94-hr-15788 94 hr 15788 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide that no applications for construction licenses under the act for production or utilization facilities shall be acted upon by the Commission unless the proposed facility has been approved by affected States. Energy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 24 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to stipulate that licenses for construction or modification of nuclear materials production or utilization facilities must be approved by affected States prior to application for Federal Power Commission approval. Authorizes States to adopt safety standards which are more stringent than Federal requirements. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15789 94 hr 15789 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide that construction licenses under the act shall be subject to State disapproval during a 90-day period following the issuance thereof. Energy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 24 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to stipulate that licenses for construction or modification of nuclear materials production or utilization facilities shall be subject to State disapproval for a 90-day period following notification of the affected State. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15790 94 hr 15790 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide that construction licenses under the act shall be subject to State disapproval during a 90-day period following the issuance thereof. Energy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 5 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to stipulate that licenses for construction or modification of nuclear materials production or utilization facilities shall be subject to State disapproval for a 90-day period following notification of the affected State. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15791 94 hr 15791 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide that no applications for construction licenses under the act for production or utilization facilities shall be acted upon by the Commission unless the proposed facility has been approved by affected States. Energy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 5 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to stipulate that licenses for construction or modification of nuclear materials production or utilization facilities must be approved by affected States prior to application for Federal Power Commission approval. Authorizes States to adopt safety standards which are more stringent than Federal requirements. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15792 94 hr 15792 A bill to authorize Federal assistance under the Consolidated Farm And Rural Development Act with respect to using solar energy in residential structures on family farms. Energy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] MT D B000243 2 Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make and insure loans under such Act for the solar heating or cooling of residential structures on family farms. 2024-08-01T19:33:38Z  
94-hr-15793 94 hr 15793 Solar Energy for Homes Act Energy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. House Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] MT D B000243 2 Solar Energy for Homes Act - Authorizes the administrators of Federal housing programs, established under title II or III of the National Housing Act or (of) title V of the Housing Act of 1949, to increase the amount of loans made on single- or multi-family dwelling units by up to 20 percent where such increase reflects the cost of solar energy equipment. Amends the National Housing Act to authorize home improvement loans for the cost of acquisition and installation of solar energy systems. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act to authorize the use of community development block grants for payments to assist in the acquisition and installation of solar energy equipment. 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15794 94 hr 15794 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Federal loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase and installation of heating and cooling systems which utilize solar energy. Armed Forces and National Security 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] MT D B000243 2 Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to make loans and loan guarantees to veterans for the purchase of solar heating and cooling systems to be used in any dwelling or farm residence to be owned and occupied by the veteran as his home. 2024-08-01T19:33:41Z  
94-hr-15795 94 hr 15795 Bridge Safety Act Transportation and Public Works 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2] IA D B000567 1 Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge under a needs formula as established in this Act. Stipulates that the Federal share of any such project shall not exceed 90 percent of its cost. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $720,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 through 1990 for such purpose. Title II: Extension of Highway Trust Fund and Certain Related Provisions - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. 2025-09-02T18:50:01Z  
94-hr-15796 94 hr 15796 A bill to provide that certain services under the Older Americans Act of 1965 be delivered by personnel trained in the field of aging and to encourage the development of training programs in the field of aging under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Social Welfare 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Amends the Older Americans Act of 1945 to direct area and State agencies which administer or supervise State and community programs on aging pursuant to such Act to employ personnel adequately trained in the field of aging to deliver specified services to the aged including the following: (1) health, continuing education, welfare, informational, recreational, homemaker, counseling, or referral services; and (2) services designed to assist older persons to use services available to them, to obtain adequate housing, and to avoid institutionalization. Authorizes grants to institutions of higher education to assist such institutions in planning, developing, and carrying out programs designed to apply the resources of higher education to the problems of the elderly including: (1) programs focusing on transportation and housing problems of elderly persons living in rural and isolated areas; and (2) programs to train individuals in delivering social services to the elderly. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
94-hr-15797 94 hr 15797 A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require certain Federal agencies to provide to provide to certain employees notice of procedures through which such employees may challenge actions taken against them by such agencies. Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Requires agency heads to give written notice to each employee of any administrative procedure though which adverse agency action, taken or proposed, may be challenged, such notice to contain a description of the action and time period within which such action must be completed. (Adds 5 U.S.C. 7541-7543) 2024-08-01T19:33:39Z  
94-hr-15798 94 hr 15798 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the medicare program for certain services performed by chiropractors. Social Welfare 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21] CA D C000780 3 Amends the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the medicare program for specified services performed by chiropractors, including x-rays and physical examinations, and related routine laboratory tests. 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z  
94-hr-15799 94 hr 15799 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of certain psychologists' services under the supplementary medical insurance benefits program established by part B of such title. Social Welfare 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21] CA D C000780 3 Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize payment for the services of chemical psychologists under the supplementary medical insurance benefits program of the medicare program. 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z  
94-hr-15800 94 hr 15800 A bill to provide that individuals who retired on disability before October 1, 1976, shall be entitled to the exclusion for disability payments under section 105(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 without regard to the income limitation in such section, and for other purposes. Taxation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10] VA D F000151 0 Amends the Tax Reform Act of 1976 to provide an exclusion for all disability pension payments (including veterans pensions) received by persons who retired before October 1, 1976, and who retired on disability or were entitled to retire on disability. 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z  
94-hr-15801 94 hr 15801 A bill to amend the General Education Provisions Act to remove from the category of protected education records certain records of law enforcement units. Education 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2] IN D F000161 0 Amends the General Education Provisions Act to permit an educational agency or institution to receive Federal funds even though the parents of children who are or have been in attendance at a school of such agency or at such institution are prevented from inspecting and reviewing certain law enforcement unit records of their children, so long as such records are routinely made available to persons not officers or employees of the law enforcement unit only in accordance with generally accepted police practices. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
94-hr-15802 94 hr 15802 Opportunities Industrialization Centers Skills Training and National Community Based Organizations Job Creation and Employment Act   1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Green, William J. [D-PA-3] PA D G000420 3 Opportunities Industrialization Centers Skills Training and National Community Based Organizations Job Creation and Employment Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide special authority for the Opportunities Industrialization Centers in order to create and provide job opportunities for specific unemployed persons who were particularly hard hit by the recent economic recession, and to provide opportunities for industry to create additional jobs for the unemployed in rural and urban communities. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to enter into a contract with Opportunities Industrialization Centers, Incorporated (OIC) in order to contract with other National Community Based Organizations which provide comprehensive employment services and skills training for unemployed persons. Requires each such contract to contain provisions assuring that specific requirements are complied with, including requirements that: (1) special consideration in providing jobs will be given to unemployed persons who are most severely disadvantaged in terms of the length of time they have been unemployed; (2) due consideration will be given to persons who have participated in manpower training programs for whom unemployment opportunities would be otherwise available; and (3) the program will to the maximum extent feasible contribute to the elimination of artificial barriers to employment and occupational advancement. Sets forth special conditions to be met prior to providing financial assistance pursuant to a contract entered into under this Act. Requires the programs to contribute, to the maximum extent feasible, to the occupational development or upward mobility of individual participants. Prohibits the Secretary from providing financial assistance unless he determines that: (1) periodic reports will be submitted to him to measure the effectiveness of the program; (2) there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, or beliefs within the program; and (3) the … 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15803 94 hr 15803 Government Executive Analysis and Reform Commission Act Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2] ID R H000171 24 Government Executive Analysis and Reform (GEAR) Commission Act - Establishes the Government Executive Analysis and Reform (GEAR) Commission consisting of 18 members appointed by the President. States that six members are to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; four each by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the President pro tempore of the Senate, and the Chief Justice of the United States. Directs the Commission to study all Executive departments and independent agencies and other authorities of the Federal Government: (1) to determine whether regulatory activities have limited competition within segments of the economy and whether such regulators have contributed to current economic difficulties; and (2) the purposes, structure and jurisdiction, statutory framework, and procedures of such agencies. Directs the Commission to assess the costs and benefits of Federal programs and to make recommendations concerning the restructure of the Government to improve the efficiency of Federal programs. Requires the Commission to submit its recommendations to the President and Congress within 33 months after it first meets. Requires the President to submit to Congress his findings an specific proposals for legislation within 90 days of receipt of the Commission's report. Establishes the Task Force on American Federalism composed of 20 members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Task Force to study the appropriate levels of responsibility among units of local, State and the Federal Government, means for each level to finance such responsibilities, and the extent of intergovernmental assistance required to achieve the proper balance and division of respective Federal, State and local roles and authorities. Directs the Task Force to submit its final report to Congress 15 months after it first meets stating its findings and proposals for constitutional amendments, legislation, or administrative action necessary to carry out its recomm… 2025-09-02T18:50:02Z  
94-hr-15804 94 hr 15804 Bridge Safety Act Transportation and Public Works 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Heinz, John [R-PA-18] PA R H000456 19 Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Declares it to be the finding of Congress that a bridge repair and replacement program to enable a State to repair or replace highway bridges which are unsafe is in the vital interest of the Nation. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace a bridge under a needs formula as established in this Act. Stipulates that the Federal share of any such project shall not exceed 90 percent of its cost. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, and $720,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 through 1990 for such purpose. Title II: Extension of Highway Trust Fund and Certain Related Provisions - Extends appropriations under the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. 2025-09-02T18:50:01Z  
94-hr-15805 94 hr 15805 National Nuclear Commission Act Energy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] VT R J000072 0 National Nuclear Commission Act - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to suspend the issuance of licenses for the construction of nuclear fission powerplants pending the outcome of a special Congressional study. Creates a Special Selection and Review Committee of the Congress to investigate problems associated with nuclear powerplant contruction. Creates a National Nuclear Review Commission to study the nuclear fuel cycle and associated problems. Directs the Commission to issue a report to the Congress within two years. Directs the special Committee of the Congress to review such report and make recommendations for resumption of licensing within six months of issuance of the report. 2025-09-02T18:50:00Z  
94-hr-15806 94 hr 15806 A bill to provide for the temporary suspension of duty on the importation of Color Couplers and Coupler Intermediates used in the manufacture of Photographic Sensitized Material (provided for in Items 405.20 and 403.60 respectively). Foreign Trade and International Finance 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Karth, Joseph E. [D-MN-4] MN D K000014 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend for two years the customs duty on the importation of color couplers and coupler intermediates for the manufacture of photographic sensitized material. 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z  
94-hr-15807 94 hr 15807 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction for property improvements designed to prevent shoreline erosion caused by high water levels in the Great Lakes. Taxation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] NY R K000086 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer to treat 50 percent of the qualified erosion prevention expenditures which are paid or incurred by him in a taxable year as expenditures which are not chargeable to capital account. Allows expenditures so treated to be taken as a deduction. Defines "qualified erosion prevention expenditures" to mean expenditures for improvements: (1) of real property within the United States which borders the Great Lakes and is within an area designated by the Chief of Engineers of the Army as being susceptible to erosion caused by high water levels; (2) designed to prevent or reduce shoreline erosion of such property; (3) which are of a type approved by the Chief of Engineers pursuant to this Act; and (4) which meet other specified conditions. Directs the Chief of Engineers to promulgate standards for the improvements which qualify for the deduction created by this Act and to establish the maximum cost which he considers reasonable for such improvements. Limits the deduction for improvements to 50 percent of the maximum cost which the Chief of Engineers establishes. 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z  
94-hr-15808 94 hr 15808 Veterans Fair Employment Act Right of privacy 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 2 Veterans Fair Employment Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make it an unlawful employment practice for an employer to request that an employee or applicant for employment provide military discharge papers or other service-connected records, except with respect to inquiries regarding education, training, work experience, or convictions by a court-martial when such request is reasonably related to the position. 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15809 94 hr 15809 A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide for the exclusion from income, for purposes of determining eligibility and amount of benefits under the supplemental security income program, of certain earned income received by reason of employment in a sheltered work setting. Social Welfare 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-6] MN D N000127 0 Amends Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and Disabled) of the Social Security Act to exclude from income, for purposes of determining eligibility and amount of benefits under the supplemental security income program, the first $2,600 per year (or proportionately smaller amounts for shorter periods) of earned income from employment in a sheltered work setting operated, managed, or supervised by a public or nonprofit private agency, plus one-half of the remainder thereof. Defines "sheltered work setting" as a facility, project, or enterprise engaged in a production or service operation which is conducted primarily to provide professional services or employment to individuals who, because of medically determinable physical or mental impairments, are not capable of entering the competitive labor market. 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z  
94-hr-15810 94 hr 15810 Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments Social Welfare 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] IL D R000458 1 Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments - Amends provisions of Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act which require that Medicare payments be made directly to the physician or other person providing the service involved. Allows payment in accordance with an assignment from the person or institution providing the care or service involved if such assignment is made to a governmental agency or entity or is established by the order of a court of competent jurisdiction or to an agent of such person or institution if the agent does so pursuant to an agency agreement under which the compensation to be paid to the agent for his services or in connection with the billing or collection of payments due such person or institution under the plan is unrelated to the amount of such payments or the billings thereof, and is not dependent upon the actual collection of any such payment. States that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall by regulation (or by contract provision) provide that any entity (other than a public agency) which is a provider or supplier that furnishes, or arranges for the furnishing of, items or services with respect to which payment is claimed under Title XVIII, Title V (Maternal and Child Welfare), or under Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act or a party to an agreement with the Secretary under such titles, shall promptly comply with any request, specifically addressed to that entity by the Secretary or the Comptroller General of the United States, for information concerning ownership, control, or costs of such entities. Increases the penalty for defrauding the Medicare and Medicaid programs from one year imprisonment and a $10,000 fine to five years and a $25,000 fine making such offense a felony (presently a misdemeanor). Directs that where a Professional Standards Review Organization has been found competent by the Secretary to assume review responsibility with respect to specified types of health services, such reviews shall constitute the conclusive dete… 2025-09-02T18:50:01Z  
94-hr-15811 94 hr 15811 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exclude from gross income the entire amount of the gain from certain involuntary conversions of the principal residences of individuals who have attained age 65. Taxation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 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 allow taxpayers who have attained the age of 65 to exclude the total gain realized from the sale or exchange of a qualified residence, without regard to its adjusted sales price, where it is converted involuntarily as the result of an actual or proposed requisition or condemnation. 2024-08-01T19:33:41Z  
94-hr-15812 94 hr 15812 A bill to provide for grants and technical assistance for the construction or acquisition by certain State and local authorities for the use or disposal of sewage sludge. Environmental Protection 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5] NY R W000780 2 Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Acency to make grants and provide technical assistance to eligible States, municipalities, or municapal or interstate agencies for the construction or acquisition of facilities for the use or land disposal of sewage sludge. Conditions eligibility for such grants or assistance on possession of a permit issued under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 for the dumping of sewage in waters subject to such Act or to this Act. Sets forth regulations for the administration of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $100,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act for the first fiscal year subsequent to enactment. 2024-08-01T19:33:40Z  
94-hr-15813 94 hr 15813 A bill to amend the act of June 3, 1976, relating to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. International Affairs 1976-09-30 1976-10-17 Public law 94-534. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] FL D F000041 3 Establishes the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe as a standing committee of the Congress. 2024-08-01T19:33:37Z  
94-hr-15814 94 hr 15814 A bill to require Watergate Special Prosecution Force to report to the Congress and for other purposes. Governmental investigations 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] NY D H000752 0 Directs the Office of the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to submit to Congress a report detailing its investigation of Richard M. Nixon, such report to include the following: (1) the nature of each allegation investigated and a statement of whether, in the opinion of the Office, the investigation of each such allegation was complete; (2) the credible and reliable information which tends to either exonerate or incriminate Richard Nixon with respect to each such allegation; (3) the number of witnesses who might have information relevant to each such allegation and a statement explaining why any of such witnesses were not interviewed and called before the grand jury; and (4) information regarding specified tape recordings and documents. Directs the Special Prosecutor to publish as an appendix to such report transcripts of all of specified tape recordings which were introduced into evidence at any criminal trial and of statements made by Richard M. Nixon before a specified grand jury impaneled by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15815 94 hr 15815 Youth Opportunities Industrialization Centers Job Creation and Training Act   1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21] OH D S000948 3 Youth Opportunities Industrialization Centers Job Creation and Training Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with Opportunities Industrialization Centers, Incorporated, and with any other nonprofit community-based organization for the provision of (1) comprehensive employment services and jobs for unemployed persons, especially unemployed youth; (2) career education and counseling services for secondary school students; (3) career education for unemployed persons, especially unemployed youth; or (4) work-study projects in community development and improvement for unemployed youth. Directs the head of each Federal agency administering enumerated revenue sharing and public works programs to assure that special consideration is given to Opportunities Industrialization Centers and other nonprofit community-based organizations for the provision of comprehensive employment services and job opportunities for unemployed persons. Specifies standards and guidelines relative to contracts entered into under this Act, including guidelines with respect to (1) persons and types of positions to be given priority under job placement programs, (2) mandatory benefits and maximum salaries of positions filled under job placement programs, and (3) hiring preference and working conditions regarding the staffs of contract programs. Amends the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act to authorize the Secretary of Labor to provide financial assistance for year-round jobs for economically disadvantaged youths. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify wages paid to specified previously unemployed persons for the work incentive program expenses credit. 2025-09-02T18:50:03Z  
94-hr-15816 94 hr 15816 A bill for the relief of Carmen Prudence Hernandez. Private Legislation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4] PA D E000096 0 Provides for the relief of Carmen Prudence Hernandez. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15817 94 hr 15817 A bill for the relief of Alexa W. Crevier. Private Legislation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10] VA D F000151 0 Provides for the relief of Alexa W. Crevier. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15818 94 hr 15818 A bill for the relief of Doctor Mary L. Warren. Private Legislation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] MA R H000440 0 Provides for the relief of Doctor Mary L. Warren. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15819 94 hr 15819 A bill for the relief of Jonathon Juco and Jonard Juco. Private Legislation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 Provides for the relief of Jonathon Juco and Jonard Juco. 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15820 94 hr 15820 A bill for the relief of William H. Whiting. Private Legislation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] CA D S000454 0 Provides for the relief of William H. Whiting. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15821 94 hr 15821 A bill for the relief of Hildegard G. Blakeley. Private Legislation 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-41] CA R W000610 0 Provides for the relief of Hildegard G. Blakeley. 2024-08-01T19:33:36Z  
94-hr-15742 94 hr 15742 A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to regulate the use of informers by the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Crime and Law Enforcement 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] MA D D000499 0 Prohibits the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation from compensating any person for furnishing information unless such compensation is expressly authorized by law. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 524; 537) 2024-08-01T19:33:35Z  
94-hr-15743 94 hr 15743 A bill to provide for the conveyance of the lands comprising the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, McIntosh County, Ga., to the persons, or the heirs of the persons, who owned such lands prior to their condemnation by the United States in 1943. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1] GA D G000226 0 Requires the Secretary of the Interior to convey the lands comprising the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, to the persons or heirs of the persons who owned such lands prior to their condemnation in 1943. 2024-08-01T19:33:27Z  
94-hr-15744 94 hr 15744 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the Federal Government will reimburse taxpayers who prevail in court actions under the Internatal Revenue laws for their litigation expenses and to require the return of certain records or documents obtained by the Federal Government in tax cases. Taxation 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Metcalfe, Ralph H. [D-IL-1] IL D M000675 0 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the reimbursement of litigation expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by an individual substantially prevailing in any civil proceeding brought in any United States court for a declaratory judgement regarding the qualification of a pension plan, or for the redetermination collection, or recovery of a tax payment. Requires the return of all records subpenaed in connection with an investigation into a possible tax deficiency or violation of tax laws within 15 days of: (1) any final administrative decision that there is no tax deficiency or violation, or that no action will be brought to prosecute any claim; (2) any final judicial decision with respect to the violation or underpayment in which the taxpayer substantially prevails; or (3) the expiration of the period in which the underpayment may be assessed, or the violation prosecuted, whichever of the three occurs first. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 2412) 2024-08-01T19:33:33Z  
94-hr-15745 94 hr 15745 A bill to amend section 813 of the Agricultural Act of 1970 for the purpose of providing the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire agricultural commodities for the disaster reserve created by such section. Agriculture and Food 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] SD R P000513 0 Amends the Agricultural Act of 1970 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase additional wheat, feed grains, and soybeans for the reserve inventories created under such Act for use in alleviating distress caused by a natural disaster if the reserve inventory of such commodities is less than $10,000,000 bushels. Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring such commodities through the price support program. 2024-08-01T19:33:38Z  

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