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94-hres-1592 94 hres 1592 A resolution expressing the thanks of the House to the Honorable Carl Albert. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed House. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 Expresses the appreciation of the House to Carl Albert for the manner in which he presided over the House during the 94th Congress. Extends to him sincere wishes for a pleasant retirement. 2024-08-01T19:21:28Z  
94-hres-1593 94 hres 1593 A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committee approval of certain travel proposals. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6] MI D C000178 16 Amends Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that committee funds shall not be used for travel unless its official nature is established by resolution approved by majority vote of the committee involved. Requires that the official travel resolution set forth specific items including the purpose of each destination, the names of all persons who propose to take the trip, the anticipated benefit to the taxpayers, and the estimated total expense. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1594 94 hres 1594 A resolution creating a select committee to conduct a study of the circumstances surrounding both product liability and professional liability insurance rate increases, and of any other product and professional liability insurance coverage issues the committee shall determine. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] OH D M001044 10 Creates a House Select Committee to investigate and study product and professional liability insurance rate increases, and any other product and professional liability insurance coverage issues at its discretion. Establishes procedural guidelines and enumerates powers the new Committee may exercise in pursuit of its goals, including the authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and use discovery techniques as it deems necessary. Empowers the Committee to employ and fix the compensation of clerks, experts, consultants, technicians, attorneys, investigators, and other support staff as it considers fit. Directs the Committee to report to the House as soon as practicable the results of its studies, as well as recommendations. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1595 94 hres 1595 A resolution directing the Committee on International Relations to conduct hearings to determine the nature and extent of any U.S. involvement in the hostilities in Northern Ireland. International Affairs 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 2 Directs the House Committee on International Relations to conduct hearings to determine the extent of U.S. Government involvement in the hostilities in Northern Ireland. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1596 94 hres 1596 A resolution relative to the freedom of the citizens of Romania. International Affairs 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 24 Requests the President of the United States to transmit a report about the freedom of citizens of Romania to exercise their rights and cultural freedoms, and especially their right to emigrate, to each House of Congress and to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Requests that such a report be transmitted each time the President makes a request for authority to waive the application of the Trade Act of 1974, or for authority to extend the United States-Romanian Trade Agreement itself. Requests the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe to transmit a report with respect to the freedom of the citizens of Romania to emigrate, and on the status of minorities in that country, to both Houses of Congress. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if Romania restricts fundamental rights of its citizens, it should be denied its current most-favored nation treatment, and the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement should be ended. Provides an additional $50,000 for the Trade Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House to assist in carrying out its duties under the Trade Act of 1974. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1597 94 hres 1597 A resolution relative to the freedom of the citizens of Romania. International Affairs 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 11 Requests the President of the United States to transmit a report about the freedom of citizens of Romania to exercise their rights and cultural freedoms, and especially their right to emigrate, to each House of Congress and to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Requests that such a report be transmitted each time the President makes a request for authority to waive the application of the Trade Act of 1974, or for authority to extend the United States-Romanian Trade Agreement itself. Requests the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe to transmit a report with respect to the freedom of the citizens of Romania to emigrate, and on the status of minorities in that country, to both Houses of Congress. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if Romania restricts fundamental rights of its citizens, it should be denied its current most-favored nation treatment, and the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement should be ended. Provides an additional $50,000 for the Trade Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House to assist in carrying out its duties under the Trade Act of 1974. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1598 94 hres 1598 A resolution to notify the President of the completion of committee business. Congress 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed House. House Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] CA D M000436 0 Appoints a Committee of the House consisting of two Members to join a similar committee appointed by the Senate to inform the President of the United States that the two Houses of Congress have completed their business and are ready to adjourn, unless the President has some other communication to make to them. 2024-08-01T19:21:28Z  
94-hres-1599 94 hres 1599 A resolution to authorize a revised edition of Rules and Manual of the House Representatives, 95th Congress. Government publications 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed House. House Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] CA D M000436 0 Authorizes printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 95th Congress as a House Document. Specifies the number of copies, format, and distribution of this printing. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1600 94 hres 1600 A resolution authorizing the printing of reports of Comptroller General of the United States as House Documents of the 94th Congress. Government publications 1976-10-01 1976-10-01 Measure passed House. House Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] CA D M000436 0 Directs that, notwithstanding the sine die adjournment of the House of Representatives, the reports of the Comptroller General of the United States made to the Congress pursuant to the Government Corporation Control Act shall be printed as House Documents of the 94th Congress, second session. 2024-08-01T19:21:28Z  
94-hres-1588 94 hres 1588 Resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to create a standing committee to be known as the Committee on Urban and District of Columbia Affairs. Congress 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8] MD R G000513 13 Amends Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives by replacing the Committee on the District of Columbia with the Committee on Urban and District of Columbia Affairs. States that the Committee shall have jurisdiction over all measures relating to the municipal affairs of the District of Columbia in general, other than appropriations therefor. Provides that the committee shall have the function of studying and investigating the problems confronting urban areas, including problems relating to municipal fiscal affairs. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1589 94 hres 1589 Resolution to establish a Select Committee on Mexico-United States Relations. International Affairs 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29] CA D H000367 0 Creates a Select Committee on Mexico-United States Relations. Authorizes and directs the Committee to conduct a full and complete investigation and study of: (1) Mexican nationals illegally present within the United States; (2) trade policy with Mexico; (3) economic relationships generally between Mexico and the United States; (4) human and civil rights which are a matter of concern to both Mexico and the United States, such as prisoner nationals; (5) Mexico-United States drug traffic; and (6) such other matters as the Committee believes constitute matters of serious concern between Mexico and the United States. Directs the Committee to report to the House the results of its investigation during the 94th Congress. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1590 94 hres 1590 Resolution relative to the freedom of the citizens of Romania, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1976-09-30 1976-09-30 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Requests the President of the United States to transmit a report about the freedom of citizens of Romania to exercise their rights and cultural freedoms, and especially their right to emigrate, to each House of Congress and to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Requests that such a report be transmitted each time the President makes a request for authority to waive the application of the Trade Act of 1974, or for authority to extend the United States-Romanian Trade Agreement itself. Requests the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe to transmit a report with respect to the freedom of the citizens of Romania to emigrate, and on the status of minorities in that country, to both Houses of Congress. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if Romania restricts fundamental rights of its citizens, it should be denied its current most-favored nation treatment, and the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement should be ended. Provides an additional $50,000 for the Trade Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House to assist in carrying out its duties under the Trade Act of 1974. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1591 94 hres 1591 A resolution providing for consideration of S. 2278. A bill: The Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976. Congress 1976-09-30 1976-10-01 Measure passed House, roll call #857 (262-108). House Rep. Bolling, Richard [D-MO-5] MO D B000605 0 States that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 2278, the Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act, and to consider such bill in the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1585 94 hres 1585 Resolution to provide for the appointment of a delegation of members of the House of Representatives to travel to certain foreign countries to study problems of nuclear proliferation. Congress 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] IL R A000195 1 Authorizes the Speaker of the House to appoint a special delegation of 12 members of the House to travel to foreign countries in the Middle East and Europe in order to conduct a study of security and foreign interests of the United States in such areas, with particular attention to the problem presented by the International nuclear marketplace and the potential for the proliferation of nuclear explosive capability. Limits expenditures for such delegation to $35,000. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1586 94 hres 1586 Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the effect on our society of the level of violence depicted on television requires more consideration and study. Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] IL R R000012 17 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there exists a sufficient indication of a relationship between the level of violence depicted on television and a distorted view of social reality held by heavy viewers of television to warrant consideration of such relationship by those persons responsible for television programming and broadcasting. Urges further investigation of the correlation between the level of violence depicted on television and aggressive, including violent behavior in children and adults. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1587 94 hres 1587 Resolution to disapprove certain regulations submitted to the House by the Commissioner of Education in accordance with section 411 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, relating to the family contribution schedule under the basic educational opportunity grant program. Education 1976-09-29 1976-09-29 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. O'Hara, James G. [D-MI-12] MI D O000055 0 Disapproves, pursuant to the authority of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the proposed amendments to the family contribution schedule and regulations submitted to the House on August 11, 1976, by the Commissioner of Education. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
94-hres-1576 94 hres 1576 A resolution to amend section five of House Resolution 1238 of the 91st Congress. Congress 1976-09-28 1976-09-30 Measure passed House. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 0 Authorizes appointment of an additional secretary to aid former Speakers of the House of Representatives. Stipulates that such secretarial assistance shall be made available to former Speakers so long as they are not employed elsewhere within the Federal government or the District of Columbia Government at more than a nominal consideration, and there is need for such services. Provides that such assistance shall be remunerated at a rate not to exceed $9,000 annually out of the contingent fund of the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1577 94 hres 1577 A resolution directing the Committee on International Relations to conduct hearings to determine the nature and extend of any U.S. involvement in the hostilities in Northern Ireland. International Affairs 1976-09-28 1976-09-28 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 4 Directs the House Committee on International Relations to conduct hearings to determine the extent of U.S. Government involvement in the hostilities in Northern Ireland. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1578 94 hres 1578 A resolution calling for the appropriation of $10 million to recondition, activate, and operate the hospital ship U.S.S. Sanctuary to provide medical assistance to the wounded in Lebanon and to other areas of the world that will need similar emergency medical assistance. Economics and Public Finance 1976-09-28 1976-09-28 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 1 Expresses the sense of the House that there should be appropriated $10,000,000 to recondition, activate, and operate the United States ship Sanctuary as a permanent active duty hospital ship to provide immediate assistance to the wounded in Lebanon and to other areas of the world. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hres-1579 94 hres 1579 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt. Terrorism 1976-09-28 1976-09-28 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] CT D M000839 1 Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1580 94 hres 1580 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 15636. A bill authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, and flood controls. Congress 1976-09-28 1976-09-29 Measure passed House. House Rep. Young, John [D-TX-14] TX D Y000043 0 Directs that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move, clause 2 (1) (6) of rule XI and section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 15636) authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Provides that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Public Works and Transportation now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, the provisions of clause 7, Rule XVI and clause 5, Rule XXI, to the contrary notwithstanding, and said amendment shall be read by titles instead of by sections. Directs that, at the conclusion of such consideration, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1581 94 hres 1581 A resolution providing for the consideration of reports from the Committee on Rules. Congress 1976-09-28 1976-09-29 Measure passed House, roll call #842 (252-145). House Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] CA D S000454 0 Suspends for the remainder of the Second Session, 94th Congress, the requirement of clause 4 (b) of Rule XI of the House of Representatives which provides that certain reports from the House Committee on Rules be considered after meeting the two-thirds approval vote requirement. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1582 94 hres 1582 A resolution providing for the consideration of conference reports on the same day reported or any day thereafter during the remainder of this session. Congress 1976-09-28 1976-09-29 Measure passed House. House Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] CA D S000454 0 Suspends clause 2, of rule XXVIII of the Rules of the House for the remainder of the second session of the 94th Congress, in order to allow consideration of conference reports and amendments reported from conference in disagreement on the same day reported or any other day thereafter. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1583 94 hres 1583 A resolution providing for the Speaker to declare recesses. Congress 1976-09-28 1976-09-29 Measure passed House. House Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] CA D S000454 0 Authorizes the Speaker of the House to declare recesses during the remainder of the second session of the 94th Congress subject to the call of the Chair. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1584 94 hres 1584 A resolution providing for the consideration of S. 3521. An Act to expedite a decision on the delivery of Alaska natural gas to United States markets. Congress 1976-09-28 1976-09-30 Measure passed House. House Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] CA D S000454 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (S. 3521) to expedite a decision on the delivery of Alaska natural gas to United States markets, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, thirty minutes to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and thirty minutes to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Makes it in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule; and to consider without the intervention of any point of order an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, if ordered as an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee substitute. Provides that, at the conclusion of the consideration of S. 3521 for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. States that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2024-08-01T19:21:36Z  
94-hres-1574 94 hres 1574 A resolution to amend the House rules for the purpose of assisting in the reduction of the number of committees meeting on certain days of each month. Congress 1976-09-27 1976-09-27 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] TX D B000880 4 Amends Rule XI of the House of Representatives to stipulate which committees and subcommittees may not meet on the second Tuesday or fourth Thursday of the month, and which committees and subcommittees may not meet on the second Thursday or fourth Tuesday of each month. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1575 94 hres 1575 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the effect on our society of the level of violence depicted on television requires more consideration and study. Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-27 1976-09-27 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] IL R R000012 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there exists a sufficient indication of a relationship between the level of violence depicted on television and a distorted view of social reality held by heavy viewers of television to warrant consideration of such relationship by those persons responsible for television programming and broadcasting. Urges further investigation of the correlation between the level of violence depicted on television and aggressive, including violent behavior in children and adults. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1571 94 hres 1571 A resolution authorizing the printing of proceedings unveiling the portrait of the Honorable Harley O. Staggers. Government publications 1976-09-23 1976-09-30 Measure passed House. House Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3] CA D M001035 1 Directs the printing as a House document of the transcript of proceedings of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce held April 6, 1976, incident to the presentation of a portrait of the Honorable Harley O. Staggers. Authorizes the printing of 1500 additional copies of such document for the use of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1572 94 hres 1572 A resolution to establish a John W. McCormack senior intern program. Congress 1976-09-23 1976-09-23 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Biester, Edward G., Jr. [R-PA-8] PA R B000451 1 Creates the John W. McCormack Senior Intern Program in the House of Representatives. Authorizes each Member, Delegate, or Commissioner of the House to hire two additional employees under such program. Requires that all such interns be 60 years of age or older and be residents of the district which the employing Member, Commissioner, or Delegate represents. Makes available to each Member, Resident Commissioner, or Delegate an annual payment of $500 for payment of compensation to such interns, in addition to other allowances, available to such Member, Resident Commissioner, or Delegate. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1573 94 hres 1573 A resolution relative to the admission of Vietnam to the United Nations. International Affairs 1976-09-23 1976-09-23 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] NY D O000134 7 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States support the admission of Vietnam to the United Nations in keeping with United States interest in receiving an accounting of American prisoners of war and missing in action in Southeast Asia. 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z  
94-hres-1562 94 hres 1562 A resolution authorizing the election as member of the Committee on the Budget. Congress 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Measure passed House. House Rep. Rhodes, John J. [R-AZ-1] AZ R R000188 0 Elects John H. Rousselot of California to the House Committee on the Budget. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1563 94 hres 1563 A resolution providing additional funds for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration to provide for maintenance and improvement of on-going computer services for the Committee on Appropriations and the committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives. Congress 1976-09-22 1976-09-30 Measure passed House. House Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] NJ D T000200 1 Authorizes the Committee on House Administration to incur further expenses, not in excess of $102,500, to provide upkeep and improvement of ongoing computer services for the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on the Budget. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1564 94 hres 1564 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt. Terrorism 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] CT D M000839 24 Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1565 94 hres 1565 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Moffitt. Terrorism 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] CT D M000839 24 Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1566 94 hres 1566 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt. Terrorism 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] CT D M000839 24 Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1567 94 hres 1567 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Moffitt. Terrorism 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] CT D M000839 24 Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1568 94 hres 1568 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Moffitt. Terrorism 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] CT D M000839 12 Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1569 94 hres 1569 A resolution creating a Select Committee to conduct a study of the circumstances surrounding both product liability and professional liability insurance rate increases, and of any other product and professional liability insurance coverage issues the committee shall determine. Congress 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] OH D M001044 0 Creates a House Select Committee to investigate and study product and professional liability insurance rate increases, and any other product and professional liability insurance coverage issues at its discretion. Establishes procedural guidelines and enumerates powers the new Committee may exercise in pursuit of its goals, including the authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and use discovery techniques as it deems necessary. Empowers the Committee to employ and fix the compensation of clerks, experts, consultants, technicians, attorneys, investigators, and other support staff as it considers fit. Directs the Committee to report to the House as soon as practicable the results of its studies, as well as recommendations. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1570 94 hres 1570 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 9067. A bill to provide additional funds to the States for carrying out restoration projects and programs. Congress 1976-09-22 1976-09-22 Reported to House from the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 94-1661. House Rep. Madden, Ray J. [D-IN-1] IN D M000039 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move, clause 2 (1) (5) (B) of rule XI to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9067) to provide additional funds to the States for carrying out restoration projects and programs, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Makes it in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule and said substitute shall be read for amendment by titles instead of by sections. States that no amendment to title II of said substitute, including an amendment in the nature of a substitute for said committee amendment which would change title II, shall be in order except amendments offered by direction of the Committee on Ways and Means and said amendments shall not be subject to amendment. Directs that at the conclusion of such consideration, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1557 94 hres 1557 A resolution to provide funds for the expenses of the investigations and studies to be conducted by the Select Committee on Assassinations. Congress 1976-09-21 1976-09-30 Measure passed House, amended. House Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1] VA D D000474 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on House Administration with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1685) Authorizes expenditures by the House Select Committee on Assassinations for personnel and other expenses incurred in its investigations. Limits such expenditures to $150,000 and prohibits their use for investigations of subjects which already are under consideration by other House committees. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1558 94 hres 1558 A resolution opposing the granting of permanent residence in the United States to certain aliens. Private Legislation 1976-09-21 1976-09-28 Measure passed House. House Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4] PA D E000096 0 Opposes the granting of permanent residence in the United States of certain aliens. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1559 94 hres 1559 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt. Terrorism 1976-09-21 1976-09-21 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6] CT D M000839 24 Condemns the murders of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt and the serious injury of Michael Moffitt. Urges a complete and thorough investigation by federal authorities of the circumstances surrounding the bombing. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1560 94 hres 1560 A resolution to disapprove the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia. Crime and Law Enforcement 1976-09-21 1976-09-21 Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia. House Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] TX R P000583 11 States that the House of Representatives disapproves of The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 passed by the Council of the District of Columbia on June 29, 1976. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1561 94 hres 1561 A resolution to provide for the printing of the transcript of the proceedings of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of September 21, 1976, incident to the presentation of a portrait of the Honorable Robert E. Jones to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Government publications 1976-09-21 1976-09-30 Measure passed House. House Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12] TX D W000763 1 Directs the printing as a House document of the transcript of proceedings of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of September 21, 1976, incident to the presentation of a portrait of the Honorable Robert E. Jones. Stipulates that the document shall include illustrations and suitable binding and that 500 copies of the work shall be printed in addition to the usual number. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1554 94 hres 1554 A resolution disapproving the determination of the Secretary of the Treasury not to impose countervailing duties on imports of leather handbags from Brazil. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1976-09-20 1976-09-20 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Burke, James A. [D-MA-11] MA D B001092 0 Disapproves of the waiver by the Secretary of the Treasury of the imposition of countervailing duties on imports of leather handbags from Brazil under the Tariff Act of 1930, transmitted to the Congress on July 20, 1976. 2024-08-01T19:21:27Z  
94-hres-1555 94 hres 1555 A resolution opposing the granting of permanent residence in the United States of certain aliens. Private Legislation 1976-09-20 1976-09-28 Measure passed House. House Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4] PA D E000096 0 Opposes the granting of permanent residence in the United States of certain aliens. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1556 94 hres 1556 A resolution relative to the freedom of the citizens of Romania. International Affairs 1976-09-20 1976-09-20 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 2 Requests the President of the United States to transmit a report about the freedom of citizens of Romania to exercise their rights and cultural freedoms, and especially their right to emigrate, to each House of Congress and to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Requests that such a report be transmitted each time the President makes a request for authority to waive the application of the Trade Act of 1974, or for authority to extend the United States-Romanian Trade Agreement itself. Requests the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe to transmit a report with respect to the freedom of the citizens of Romania to emigrate, and on the status of minorities in that country, to both Houses of Congress. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if Romania restricts fundamental rights of its citizens, it should be denied its current most-favored nation treatment, and the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement should be ended. Provides an additional $50,000 for the Trade Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House to assist in carrying out its duties under the Trade Act of 1974. 2024-08-01T19:21:27Z  
94-hres-1551 94 hres 1551 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 15. A bill to regulate lobbying and related activities. Congress 1976-09-16 1976-09-23 Measure passed House, roll call #804 (361-16). House Rep. Bolling, Richard [D-MO-5] MO D B000605 0 Provides, that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 15) to regulate lobbying and related activities. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed four hours, two hours to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary and two hours to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Makes it in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Makes it also in order to consider without the intervention of any point of order an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, if offered as an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the Judiciary Committee substitute. Directs that, at the conclusion of such consideration, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the Judiciary Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Provides, that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1552 94 hres 1552 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 14970. A bill to extend the special unemployment assistance program for one year. Congress 1976-09-16 1976-09-29 Measure passed House, roll call #843 (381-4). House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Provides, that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14970) to extend the special unemployment assistance program for one year, and for other purposes. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. States that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1553 94 hres 1553 A resolution providing for agreeing to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 13350. amendment. Congress 1976-09-16 1976-09-23 Measure passed House. House Rep. Long, Gillis W. [D-LA-8] LA D L000417 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution the bill (H.R. 13350) to authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, and for other purposes with the Senate amendments thereto, be, and the same is hereby, taken from the Speaker's table to the end that the Senate amendment to the rest of the bill be, and the same is hereby, agreed to with an amendment as follows: in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate, insert as one amendment in the nature of a substitute the combined texts of H.R. 13350 and H.R. 13676 as passed by the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1541 94 hres 1541 A resolution designating membership on a standing committee of the House. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-15 Measure passed House. House Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] CA D M000436 0 Elects Edward W. Pattison, Representative from New York, as a member of the Committee on House Administration. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1542 94 hres 1542 A resolution expressing the sense of the House that the resignation of a Member, officer, or employee of the House under investigation by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct does not affect the committee's jurisdiction over said investigation or authority to report thereon, and authorizing and directing the committee to complete its investigation of a Member and to report its findings and recommendations to the House. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-15 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] IL R A000195 6 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the resignation of a person under investigation by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct has no effect upon the Committee's duty to continue its investigation and report back its findings and recommendations to the House. Directs the Committee to complete its investigation into the allegations of misconduct against Representative Wayne L. Hays and to report thereon prior to the sine die adjournment of the 94th Congress. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1543 94 hres 1543 A resolution accepting a portrait of Leslie C. Arends of the State of Illinois. Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-15 1976-09-15 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 14 Permits the acceptance by the House of Representatives of a gift of a portrait of Leslie C. Arends of the State of Illinois, a former member. Provides that such portrait shall be displayed at a location in the United States Capitol Building, subject to approval of the Speaker of the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1544 94 hres 1544 A resolution accepting a portrait of Leslie C. Arends of the State of Illinois. Government Operations and Politics 1976-09-15 1976-09-30 Measure passed House. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 12 (Reported to House from the Committee on House Administration, H. Rept. 94-1727) Permits the acceptance by the House of Representatives of a gift of a portrait of Leslie C. Arends of the States of Illinois, a former member. Provides that such portrait shall be displayed at a location in the United States Capitol Building, subject to approval of the Speaker of the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z  
94-hres-1545 94 hres 1545 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 12112. A bill to provide additional assistance to the Energy Research and Development Administration for the advancement of nonnuclear energy research, development, and demonstration. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-23 Measure failed of passage in House, roll call #803 (192-193). House Rep. Long, Gillis W. [D-LA-8] LA D L000417 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 12112) to provide additional assistance to the Energy Research and Development Administration for the advancement of nonnuclear energy research, development, and demonstration. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and to amendments made in order by this resolution and which shall continue not to exceed four hours, one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Science and Technology, one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing, one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Makes it in order to consider in lieu of the committee amendments printed in the bill the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed on pages H9179-H9184 of the Congressional Record of August 26, 1976, by Representative Teague as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, and all points of order against said substitue for failure to comply with the provisions of clause 7, rule XVI, are hereby waived. Makes it in order to consider the amendment recommended by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce now printed on pages 107 through 133 of H.R. 12112, if offered as an amendment to section 1 of said amendment in the nature of a substitute, prior to the consideration of perfecting amendments to that section notwithstanding the provisions of clause 7, rule XVI. Directs that no amendment to said amendment in the nature of … 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1546 94 hres 1546 A resolution directing the Committee on International Relations to conduct hearings to determine the nature and extent of any U.S. involvement in the hostilities in Northern Ireland. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-15 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] NY D B000472 0 Directs the House Committee on International Relations to conduct hearings to determine the extent of U.S. Government involvement in the hostilities in Northern Ireland. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1547 94 hres 1547 A resolution to disapprove the continuation of the President's authority to waive the freedom of emigration requirements for the granting of most-favored-nation status to Romania. International Affairs 1976-09-15 1976-09-15 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7] GA D M000413 0 Disapproves the extension of the President's authority, under the Trade Act of 1974, to waive the freedom of emigration requirements for the granting of most favored nation status to Romania. 2024-08-01T19:21:27Z  
94-hres-1548 94 hres 1548 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 14932. A bill to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, the Rail Passenger Service Act, and the Interstate Commerce Act. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-27 Measure passed House, roll call #808 (297-0). House Rep. Bolling, Richard [D-MO-5] MO D B000605 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move, section 401(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14932) to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, the Rail Passenger Service Act, and the Interstate Commerce Act. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Permits that it shall be in order to consider, section 401(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) to the contrary notwithstanding, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule and said substitute shall be read for amendment by titles instead of by sections. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of such consideration, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Directs that after the passage of H.R. 14932, the House shall proceed to the consideration of the bill S.3131, section 401(b) of the Congressional Budget Act to the contrary notwithstanding, and that it shall be in order in the House… 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1549 94 hres 1549 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 15377. A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-22 Measure passed House, roll call #797 (313-82). House Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15] CA D S000454 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 15377) to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs that, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that after the passage of H.R. 15377, it shall be in order in the House to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 3084 and that it shall then be in order in the House, to move to strike out all after the enacting clause of the said Senate bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions contained in H.R. 15377 as passed by the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1550 94 hres 1550 A resolution providing for the consideration of S. 22. An act for the general revision of the copyright law, title 17 of the United States Code. Congress 1976-09-15 1976-09-22 Measure passed House. House Rep. Murphy, Morgan F. [D-IL-2] IL D M001101 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move, section 402 (a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (S. 22) for the general revision of the copyright law, title 17 of the United States Code, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Declares that no amendment to said amendment shall be in order except amendments offered by direction of the Committee on the Judiciary and germane amendments printed in the Congressional Record at least three calendar days prior to the start of the consideration of said bill for amendment, but said amendments shall not be subject to amendment except those offered by direction of the Committee on the Judiciary. Provides that at the conclusion of such consideration, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Permits the previous question to be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1540 94 hres 1540 A resolution creating a select committee to conduct an investigation and study of the circumstances surrounding the death of John F. Kennedy and the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. Congress 1976-09-14 1976-09-17 Measure passed House, roll call #748 (280-65). House Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] TX D G000272 2 Establishes a select committee in the House of Representatives to conduct an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Junior. Directs the Committee to report to the House as soon as practicable during the present Congress the results of its investigation, together with such recommendations as it deems advisable. 2024-08-01T19:21:25Z  
94-hres-1536 94 hres 1536 A resolution to permit all employees of the House of Representatives to contribute, through payroll withholdings, to charitable organizations in coordination with the Combined Federal Campaign and other fundraising in the executive branch of the Federal Government. Congress 1976-09-13 1976-09-13 Referred to House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] IL R A000195 0 Authorizes the Clerk of the House of Representatives to withhold charitable contributions from the pay of House employees for transmittal to the Combined Federal Campaign, if the employee requests the Clerk to do so. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1537 94 hres 1537 A resolution authorizing an investigation by the Committee on Education and Labor relating to chronically unemployed workers.   1976-09-13 1976-09-13 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21] PA D D000255 0 Empowers the House Committee on Education and Labor to conduct an investigation to evaluate: (1) the relationship between the Federal minimum wage rate and chronic unemployment; and (2) the incentives provided by the Federal Government to encourage worker movement from unemployment support systems to private sector gainful employment. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
94-hres-1538 94 hres 1538 A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Committee on Intelligence. Congress 1976-09-13 1976-09-13 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13] IL R M000340 0 Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Committee on Intelligence to be composed of 13 members, including a majority and a minority member from each of the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, International Relations, the Judiciary, Government Operations, and three additional Members who are not members of such Committees. Provides that Committee members of the majority party coming from the specified committees shall be appointed by their respective committee chairmen. Directs that Committee members of the minority party coming from the specified committees shall be appointed by their committee chairmen upon the recommendations of the respective ranking members of the minority party. Provides that the three Committee members not coming from specified committees shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House, one member to be appointed upon the recommendation of the minority leader. Limits a Member's service on the Committee to three Congresses after the 94th Congress. Directs the replacement of one-third of the Committee's membership for each Congress after the 95th Congress. Limits employees' service for the Committee to six years. Defines the legislative jurisdiction of the Committee as including all matters relating to: the intelligence activities of all departments and agencies of the Government, the organization or reorganization of any department or agency involving intelligence functions or activities, and authorizations of direct and indirect appropriations to the Central Intelligence Agency and its Director, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and all other intelligence activities under the Defense and State Departments. Provides for consultation with the agency or department which has classified material, and transmittal of the same to the President, before such material or corresponding committee records may be released to the public. Allows the President to prevent disclosure by certifying that it would be detrimental to the national se… 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1539 94 hres 1539 A resolution relating to voluntary restraints on subsidized palm oil production and to the negotiation of voluntary restraints on palm oil imports into the United States. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1976-09-13 1976-09-13 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6] LA R M000923 0 Expresses the sense of the House that the President should initiate discussions leading to negotiations with other nations to restrain the growth of palm oil imports into the United States. Calls upon development agencies to make an analysis of the impact of support of the production in developing countries of specific agricultural commodities for export on agricultural adjustments in other nations. Calls for action by the United States and development agencies to insure that the resources available for agricultural development in the developing nations of the world are directed at the relief of hunger and malnutrition. 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z  
94-hres-1529 94 hres 1529 A resolution in support of continued undiluted U.S. sovereignty and jurisdiction over the U.S.-owned Canal Zone on the Isthmus of Panama. International Affairs 1976-09-10 1976-09-10 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] CA R L000020 0 Declares it to be the sense of the House of Representatives that: the Government of the United States should maintain and protect its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the canal and zone, and should in no way cede, dilute, forfeit, negotiate, or transfer any of these sovereign rights, power, authority, jurisdiction, territory, or property that are indispensably necessary for the protection and security of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere; there be no relinguishment or surrender of any presently vested United States sovereign right, power, or authority or property, tangible or intangible, except by treaty authorized by the Congress and duly ratified by the United States; and there be no recession to Panama, or other divestiture of any United States- owned property, tangible or intangible, without prior authorization by the Congress (House and Senate), as provided in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution. 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z  
94-hres-1530 94 hres 1530 A resolution expressing the sense of the House with respect to the immediate removal of certain regulations unilaterally put in place by the European Economic Community which have the effect of damaging and interfering with historic and acceptable trade patterns in the U.S. exports of dried prunes, and efforts made to restrict exports of walnuts to the EEC, and action taken by the United States if such import regulations are not immediately removed and if additional unilateral regulations are instituted. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1976-09-10 1976-09-10 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] CA D M000436 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should use all means at his disposal to obtain removal of trade barriers imposed on imports of American dried prunes by European Economic Community countries, and that the member countries be placed on notice that corresponding retaliatory measures will be taken if similar restrictions are placed on imports of American walnuts. 2024-08-01T19:21:27Z  
94-hres-1531 94 hres 1531 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 12808. Congress 1976-09-10 1976-09-10 Reported to House from the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 94-1495. House Rep. Long, Gillis W. [D-LA-8] LA D L000417 0 Provides, that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H. R. 12808) to amend sections 358, 358a, 359, and 373 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 and title I of the Agricultural Act of 1949 for the purpose of improving peanut programs, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Agriculture, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2025-04-07T14:20:18Z  
94-hres-1532 94 hres 1532 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 14319. Congress 1976-09-10 1976-09-10 Reported to House from the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 94-1496. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14319) to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to revise and improve the authorities under those Acts for the regulation of clinical laboratories. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Provides that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of such consideration, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Declares that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Directs that after the passage of H.R. 14319, the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce shall be discharged from the further consideration of S. 1737, and it shall then be in order in the House to move to strike out all after the enacting clause of the said Senate bill and insert in lieu thereof the text of the bill H.R. 14319 as passed by the House. 2025-04-07T14:20:19Z  
94-hres-1533 94 hres 1533 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 14496. Congress 1976-09-10 1976-09-27 Measure passed House, roll call #811 (374-0). House Rep. Bolling, Richard [D-MO-5] MO D B000605 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14496) to provide technical and financial assistance for the development of management plans and facilities for the recovery of energy and other resources from discarded materials and for the safe disposal of discarded materials, and to regulate the management of hazardous waste. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Science and Technology, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Provides that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule and part A of said amendment shall be read for amendment by titles instead of by sections. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of such consideration, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Permits any Member to demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Directs the previous question to be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments made thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that after the passage of H.R. 14496, the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce shall be discharged from the further consideration of S. 2150, and it shall then be in order in the House to… 2025-04-07T14:20:19Z  
94-hres-1534 94 hres 1534 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 15069. Congress 1976-09-10 1976-09-15 Measure passed House, roll call #736 (335-0). House Rep. Madden, Ray J. [D-IN-1] IN D M000039 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 15069) to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Agriculture, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Provides that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Agriculture now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Waives all points of order against said amendment for failure to comply with clause 5 of rule XXI and section 401 (b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344). Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of such consideration, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Directs that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. States that after the passage of H.R. 15069, it shall be in order in the House to take from the Speaker's table the bill S. 3091 and to move to strike out all after the enacting clause of the said Senate bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions contained in H.R. 15069 as passed by the House. 2025-04-07T14:20:18Z  
94-hres-1535 94 hres 1535 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 15319. Congress 1976-09-10 1976-09-14 Measure passed House, roll call #721 (359-0). House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 15319) to approve in whole or in part, with amendments, certain rules relating to cases and proceedings under sections 2254 and 2255 of title 28 of the United States Code. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2025-04-07T14:20:19Z  
94-hres-1526 94 hres 1526 A resolution concerning privileges of the House of Representatives. Congress 1976-09-09 1976-09-09 Measure passed House, roll call #699 (371-1). House Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] IL R A000195 0 Instructs the House Committee on Rules to inquire into the facts and report as to the truth or falsity of public press reports that House Rule XXXII relating to floor privileges is being violated. Empowers the Committee to fashion a remedy if necessary to secure the strict enforcement of Rule XXXII. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1527 94 hres 1527 A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States shall be rendered at the beginning of each legislative day in the House. Congress 1976-09-09 1976-09-09 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] NJ R F000286 0 Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States shall be rendered at the beginning of each legislative day in the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1528 94 hres 1528 A resolution expressing the sense of the House to support the admission of Vietnam to the United Nations. International Affairs 1976-09-09 1976-09-09 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] NY D O000134 3 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States support the admission of Vietnam to the United Nations in keeping with United States interest in receiving an accounting of American prisoners of war and missing in action in Southeast Asia. 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z  
94-hres-1523 94 hres 1523 A resolution to amend rule XXXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to specify conditions for the admission of ex-Members and certain other persons to the Hall of the House and Rooms leading thereto. Congress 1976-09-08 1976-09-08 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] IL R A000195 3 Amends rule XXXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow specified present and former employees and Members of the House to enter the Hall of the House and rooms leading thereto. Provides that such persons shall not be admitted if they have any direct personal or pecuniary interest in any legislative measure coming up for consideration in the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1524 94 hres 1524 A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committee approval of certain travel proposals and for other purposes. Congress 1976-09-08 1976-09-08 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6] MI D C000178 18 Amends Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that committee funds shall not be used for travel unless its official nature is established by resolution approved by majority vote of the committee involved. Requires that the official travel resolution set forth specific items including the purpose of each destination, the names of all persons who propose to take the trip, the anticipated benefit to the taxpayers, and the estimated total expense. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1525 94 hres 1525 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should instruct the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to veto any application by Vietnam for membership in the United Nations. International Affairs 1976-09-08 1976-09-08 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] NY R K000086 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should instruct the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to veto any application for membership in the United Nation by the Government of Vietnam. 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z  
94-hres-1519 94 hres 1519 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 14940. A bill to authorize the obligation and expenditure of funds to implement for fiscal year 1977 the provisions of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States and Spain, signed at Madrid on January 24, 1976. Congress 1976-09-02 1976-09-14 Measure passed House. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14940) to authorize the obligation and expenditure of funds to implement for fiscal year 1977 the provisions of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States and Spain, signed at Madrid on January 24, 1976, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on International Relations, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five- minute rule. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that after the passage of H.R. 14940, the House shall proceed to the consideration of the bill S. 3557, section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) to the contrary notwithstanding, and it shall be in order in the House to move to strike out all after the enacting clause of said Senate bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 14940 as passed by the House. 2025-04-07T14:20:17Z  
94-hres-1520 94 hres 1520 A resolution providing for the consideration of S. 2371. An act to provide for the regulation of mining activity within, and to repeal the application of mining laws to, areas of the nation park system. Congress 1976-09-02 1976-09-14 Measure passed House, roll call #722 (360-0). House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (S. 2371) to provide for the regulation of mining activity within, and to repeal the application of mining laws to, areas of the National Park System, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2025-04-07T14:20:17Z  
94-hres-1521 94 hres 1521 A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committee approval of certain travel proposals. Congress 1976-09-02 1976-09-02 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6] MI D C000178 23 Amends Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that committee funds shall not be used for travel unless its official nature is established by resolution approved by majority vote of the committee involved. Requires that the official travel resolution set forth specific items including the purpose of each destination, the names of all persons who propose to take the trip, the anticipated benefit to the taxpayers, and the estimated total expense. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1522 94 hres 1522 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress with regard to the rights of minorities in Romania. International Affairs 1976-09-02 1976-09-02 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15] NJ D P000106 17 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall submit a full report to Congress on fundamental human rights and cultural freedoms in Romania with special emphasis on the national minorities, showing concrete measures taken to ameliorate their situation by the Romanian Government. Directs that should no ameliorative measures occur, it is the sense of the House that the 1975 United States-Romanian Trade Agreement and the most-favored-nation treatment of the Socialist Republic of Romania shall not be extended. 2024-08-01T19:21:27Z  
94-hres-1513 94 hres 1513 A resolution that there be printed as a House document a concise and selected nationwide record of the Bicentennial Captive Nations Week proclamations, statements, and relevant matters. Government publications 1976-09-01 1976-09-30 Measure passed House, amended. House Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21] PA D D000255 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on House Administration with amendments, H. Rept. 94-1672) Directs that there be printed as a House document a record of the Bicentennial Captive Nations Week proclamations. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1514 94 hres 1514 A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committee approval of certain travel proposals, and for other purposes. Congress 1976-09-01 1976-09-01 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] NJ D H000930 0 Amends Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that committee funds shall not be used for travel unless its official nature is established by resolution approved by majority vote of the committee involved. Requires that the official travel resolution set forth specific terms including the purpose of each destination, the names of all persons who propose to take the trip, the anticipated benefit to the taxpayers, and the estimated total expense. Directs that no Member or employee of the House shall accept any gift of travel from any foreign nation without the consent of the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1515 94 hres 1515 A resolution calling for the appropriation of $10,000,000 to recondition, activate, and operate the hospital ship U.S.S. Sanctuary provide medical assistance to the wounded in Lebanon and to other areas of the world that will need similar emergency medical assistance. Economics and Public Finance 1976-09-01 1976-09-01 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 19 Expresses the sense of the House that there should be appropriated $10,000,000 to recondition, activate, and operate the United States ship Sanctuary as a permanent active duty hospital ship to provide immediate assistance to the wounded in Lebanon and to other areas of the world. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
94-hres-1516 94 hres 1516 A resolution condemning the treacherous acts of North Korea. International Affairs 1976-09-01 1976-09-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] NY D M001098 14 Condemns North Korea for its continued acts of treachery culminating in the axe murders of two American officers and the wounding of five others. Directs the Speaker of the House to make known the regrets of the House to the wives and children and other survivors of Major Bonifas and Lieutenant Barrett. 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z  
94-hres-1517 94 hres 1517 A resolution instructing the Committee on Armed Services to study and report on the murder of two American Army officers by North Korean armed services. International Affairs 1976-09-01 1976-09-01 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] NY D M001098 14 Directs the House Committee on Armed Services to make a study of the murder by members of the North Korean Armed Forces serving as guards at Panmunjom of two American Army officers attached to the United Nations Command, and other recent North Korean violations of the armistice agreement. Requires the committee to transmit a report to the House containing a statement of the findings of the committee no later than January 3, 1977. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1518 94 hres 1518 A resolution to refer the bill (H.R. 15376) for the relief of the Zena Company to the Chief Commissioner of the Court of Claims. Private Legislation 1976-09-01 1976-09-01 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15] NJ D P000106 0 Refers H.R. 15376, for the relief of the Zena Company, to the Chief Commissioner of the United States Court of Claims. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1503 94 hres 1503 A resolution electing a chairman of a standing committee of the House. Congress 1976-08-31 1976-08-31 Measure passed House. House Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] CA D M000436 0 Elects Tom Steed of Oklahoma to serve as Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1504 94 hres 1504 A resolution designating membership on a standing committee of the House. Congress 1976-08-31 1976-08-31 Measure passed House. House Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] CA D M000436 0 Elects Richard H. Ichord of Missouri to serve on the House Committee on Small Business. 2024-08-01T19:21:21Z  
94-hres-1505 94 hres 1505 A resolution disapproving certain regulations proposed by the Administrator of General Services on April 13, 1976, under section 104 of the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act. Congressional oversight 1976-08-31 1976-09-14 Measure passed House. House Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] IN D B000736 0 Provides that, pursuant to the provisions of the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act, the House of Representatives hereby disapproves specified sections of the regulations proposed by the Administrator of General Services in his report to the House submitted on April 13, 1976. 2025-04-07T14:12:00Z  
94-hres-1506 94 hres 1506 A resolution relating to the sentencing of 18 South Koreans. International Affairs 1976-08-31 1976-09-02 Reported to House from the Committee on International Relations with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1462. House Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] MN D F000350 18 (Reported to House from the Committee on International Relations with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1462) Declares that the House of Representatives deplores the killing on August 18, 1976, by forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of two officers of the United States Army. Expresses the regrets of the House of Representatives over the trial and sentencing of citizens of South Korea for joining in the declaration of March 1, 1976, calling for the restoration of democracy in South Korea. Urges the Government of the Republic of Korea to remit their sentences. 2025-04-07T14:20:17Z  
94-hres-1507 94 hres 1507 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 14238. A bill making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977. Congress 1976-08-31 1976-09-01 Measure passed House, roll call #686 (208-193). House Rep. Bolling, Richard [D-MO-5] MO D B000605 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14238) making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, and for other purposes. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations, the bill shall be considered as having been read for amendment. Stipulates that all points of order against title I of said bill for failure to comply with the provisions of clause 2, rule XXI, are hereby waived. Provides that amendments to said bill shall be in order except amendments recommended by the Committee on Appropriations and the amendments printed in the Congressional Record of August 31, 1976, by Representative Shipley, and said amendments shall be in order, clause 2 of rule XXI to the contrary notwithstanding, but shall not be subject to amendment except amendments recommended by the Committee on Appropriations and pro forma amendments. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2025-04-07T14:20:16Z  
94-hres-1508 94 hres 1508 A resolution to create a select committee on the fiscal problems of cities. Congress 1976-08-31 1976-08-31 Referred to House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29] NY D P000134 11 Creates a nine member House Select Committee on the Fiscal Problems of Cities. Directs the committee to conduct a study to identify the nature and causes of problems afflicting large cities which face severe fiscal imbalance. Provides that consideration shall be given problems which contribute to the financial plight of cities, including: (1) net outmigration of population; (2) decline in employment opportunities; (3) adverse city/suburban relationships; (4) cost of public services; (5) rising crime rates; (6) lack of new investment in housing; and (7) racial, ethnic, and economic segregation. Calls upon the committee to develop a policy regarding the appropriate role of various levels of government in the solution of such problems. Requires the committee to evaluate the consequences of, and coordination among, existing Federal policies and programs which relate to the major problems identified by the committee. Directs the committee to formulate specific recommendations regarding Federal legislation and executive administrative action for modifications of or alternatives to present Federal programs. 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z  
94-hres-1509 94 hres 1509 A resolution urging the President not to extend diplomatic or other recognition to the Transkei territory. International Affairs 1976-08-31 1976-09-21 Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #779 (245-156). House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 13 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should not extend diplomatic or other recognition to the Transkei territory. 2025-04-07T14:20:17Z  
94-hres-1510 94 hres 1510 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 3605. A bill to amend section 5051 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to the Federal excise tax on beer). Congress 1976-08-31 1976-09-13 Measure passed House, roll call #715 (255-73). House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3605) to amend section 5051 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to the Federal excise tax on beer). States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, the bill shall be considered as having been read for amendment. Directs that no amendment to said bill in the House or in Committee of the Whole shall be in order except amendments recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, and said amendments shall not be subject to amendment. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. 2025-04-07T14:20:15Z  
94-hres-1511 94 hres 1511 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 6684. A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that exclusive territorial arrangements used in the distribution or sale of a trademarked soft drink product or a trademarked private label food product shall not be deemed unlawful per se. Congress 1976-08-31 1976-08-31 Reported to House from the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 94-1452. House Rep. Young, Andrew [D-GA-5] GA D Y000028 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move, clause 2(1)(5)(B) of rule XI to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6684) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that exclusive territorial arrangements used in the distribution or sale of a trademarked soft drink product or a trademarked private label food product shall not be deemed unlawful per se. Stipulates that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2025-04-07T14:20:16Z  
94-hres-1512 94 hres 1512 A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 14886. A bill to revise the appropriation authorization for the Presidential Transition Act of 1963. Congress 1976-08-31 1976-09-01 Measure passed House. House Rep. Young, John [D-TX-14] TX D Y000043 0 Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move, section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) to the contrary notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 14886) to revise the appropriation authorization for the Presidential Transition Act of 1963. States that after general debate, which shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Government Operations, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2025-04-07T14:20:16Z  
94-hres-1500 94 hres 1500 A resolution to provide for the additional expenses of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for the investigation authorized by H. Res. 1042. Congress 1976-08-30 1976-09-30 Measure passed House, amended. House Rep. Flynt, John J., Jr. [D-GA-6] GA D F000229 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on House Administration with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1725) Authorizes the expenditure of $50,000 for the further expenses of specified investigations conducted by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. Prohibits the use of any part of the funds authorized by this resolution in connection with the investigation of any subject being investigated for the same purpose by any other committee of the House. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  
94-hres-1501 94 hres 1501 A resolution expressing the sense of the House regarding the closing of post offices. Postal service 1976-08-30 1976-08-30 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1] FL D S000406 0 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shall not close or suspend the operation of any post offices, unless there is a clear and compelling need to do so. Encourages the service to continue cost-cutting programs which do not affect levels of service. 2024-08-01T19:21:22Z  

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