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93-sconres-127 93 sconres 127 Resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill (S. 2854). Congress 1974-12-19 1974-12-19 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 0 Authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill, S. 2854. 2024-08-01T18:39:28Z  
93-sconres-126 93 sconres 126 Resolution authorizing a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 356. Congress 1974-12-18 1974-12-19 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] UT D M001033 0 Authorizes a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 356, an Act relating to consumer product warranties. 2024-08-01T18:39:33Z  
93-sconres-124 93 sconres 124 Concurrent resolution relating to conference consideration of H.R. 17468, military construction. Congress 1974-12-17 1974-12-17 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 States that, due to an inadvertent omission in the Senate reported version of H. R. 17468, entitled "An Act making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for other purposes", in resolving the difference between the Senate and the House on such bill, it shall be deemed that the Senate agreed to an amendment (No 6) striking from the House-passed bill the following section 111, and the conferees are authorized to consider the same: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds available to the Department of Defense during the current fiscal year for the construction of family housing units may be used to purchase sole interest in privately owned and Federal Housing Commissioner held family housing units if the Secretary of Defense determines it is in the best interests of the Government to do so: Provided, That family housing units so purchased do not exceed annual Military Construction Authorization Act limitations on unit costs and numbers and are at the locations authorized: Provided further, That housing units so purchased are within the size limitations of title 10, United States Code, section 2684. 2024-08-01T18:39:32Z  
93-sconres-125 93 sconres 125 A concurrent resolution favoring the suspension of deportation of Carlos Marquez de la Plata-Montalvo. Private Legislation 1974-12-17 1974-12-20 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] MS D E000018 0 Favors the suspension of deportation of Carlos Marquez de la Plata-Montalvo. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-123 93 sconres 123 Concurrent resolution establishing a joint congressional committee on Energy. Congress 1974-11-26 1974-11-26 Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Hart, Philip A. [D-MI] MI D H000291 0 Establishes a Joint Legislative Committee on Energy. Directs the committee to make a continuing study of the problems related to the development, use, and control of all forms of energy other than energy which is released in the course of nuclear fission or nuclear transformation and is primarily related to military use. Provides that the joint committee shall report to the Senate and House of Representatives the results of its study together with its recommendations. States that all bills, resolutions, and other matters relating primarily to the development, use, or control of energy shall be referred to the joint committee within ninety days of their initial referral to the appropriate standing committee, unless the joint committee otherwise provides by a majority vote of all members of the committee. Requires the joint committee to make a recommendation or report on each resolution, bill, or other matter to the floor of each House of Congress together with the report or recommendation, if any, of the standing committee or committees to which the matter was initially referred. Provides that the expenses of the joint committee shall be paid from the contingent funds of the House and Senate, from funds appropriated for the joint committee by a concurrent resolution of each House of Congress. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
93-sconres-122 93 sconres 122 Concurrent resolution designating National Bible Week. Commemorations 1974-11-25 1974-11-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] MN D M000851 0 Authorizes the President to designate the week of November 24 through December 1, 1974, as "National Bible Week". 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-121 93 sconres 121 Concurrent resolution relating to establishment of the Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, S.C. Arts, Culture, Religion 1974-11-21 1974-12-17 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Expresses the approval of Congress with respect to the establishment of the naval and marine museum in Charleston, South Carolina. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
93-sconres-120 93 sconres 120 Resolution providing for a conditional adjournment of the Congress from October 17, 1974, until November 18, 1974. Congress 1974-10-17 1974-10-17 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI] MI R G000465 0 Provides that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, October 17, 1974, they stand adjourned until 12 o'clock noon on Monday, November 18, 1974, or until 12 o'clock noon on the second day after their respective Members are notified to reassemble in accordance with section 2 of this resolution, whichever event first occurs. Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever in their opinion the public interest shall warrant it or whenever the majority leader of the House and the majority leader of the Senate, acting jointly, or the minority leader of the House and the minority leader of the Senate, acting jointly, file a written request with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate that the Congress reassemble for the consideration of legislation. Declares that, during the adjournment of both Houses of Congress as provided in this resolution, the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, respectively, be authorized to receive messages, including veto messages, from the President of the United States. 2024-08-01T18:39:32Z  
93-sconres-118 93 sconres 118 Resolution to establish a ceiling on fiscal year 1975 expenditures. Economics and Public Finance 1974-10-10 1974-11-22 Placed on calendar in Senate under "Subjects on the Table". Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 6 Establishes $300,000,000,000 as the appropriate upper limit of Federal spending for fiscal year 1975, and requests the President to submit to the Congress within 30 days of the adoption of this resolution the proposed deferrals and rescissions necessary to adhere to this limit. 2024-08-01T18:39:32Z  
93-sconres-119 93 sconres 119 A concurrent resolution directing the clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 15427. Congress 1974-10-10 1974-10-15 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD] MD R B000272 0 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R.15427, to provide financial assistance to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation under the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970. 2024-08-01T18:39:28Z  
93-sconres-117 93 sconres 117 Concurrent resolution relating to inflationary impact of Federal expenditures. Government Operations and Politics 1974-10-07 1974-10-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 8 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should take immediate steps to restrain the inflationary impact of Federal expenditures and to conserve the use of energy by ordering each department and agency of the Federal Government to reduce expenditures on the travel and transportation of persons by at least 25 percent. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
93-sconres-116 93 sconres 116 Resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of Senate Hearings on the Mari-Huana-Hashish Epidemic and its impact on U.S. security. Congress 1974-10-03 1974-12-12 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] MS D E000018 0 Authorizes the printing of 10,000 additional copies of Senate hearings on "The Marihuana-Hashish Epidemic and its impact on United States security. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-115 93 sconres 115 Resolution concerning the crisis in Cyprus. International Affairs 1974-09-05 1974-09-05 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] NY R J000064 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress of the United States that: (1) the United States deplores and condemns the repeated violations by the armed forces of Turkey of the ceasefire declarations agreed to by the United Nations Security Council and the Three Party Negotiations in Geneva, finds inexcusable the repeated attacks on members of the United Nations Force in Cyprus by Turkish armed forces and deems unjustified the effort by the Government of Turkey to seek to impose its will on Cyprus by the use of force; (2) the United States in concert with other nations should continue to provide its fair share of the emergency refugee relief assistance required to alleviate the needs of all Cypriot refugees, and should support a comprehensive program of economic assistance designed to rehabilitate the crippled economy of Cyprus; (3) in order to restore peace, unity and stability to Cyprus, all foreign armed forces, other than United Nations peacekeeping forces, should be withdrawn promptly from Cyprus; and (4) the Congress supports the efforts of President Ford and Secretary of State Kissinger to restore the sovereignty and constitutional integrity of Cyprus and to establish appropriate safeguards for the preservation of human rights and for the safety of its minority and any additional measures in pursuance of these objectives that may be required by the circumstances. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-114 93 sconres 114 Concurrent resolution supporting International Women's Year 1975. Women 1974-08-22 1974-08-22 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] MN D M000851 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the designation of 1975 as International Women's Year is welcomed and full support is expressed for the goals for the Year as proclaimed by the Secretary General of the United Nations and the President of the United States; (2) cooperation in observance of the Year is urged on the part of all concerned people, official and private, men and women, to insure that constructive measures are taken to advance the rights and responsibilities of women during 1975; (3) a concerted effort should be made to insure that 1975 is a year not only of stock-taking but also a time for the launching of new programs and the forming of new attitudes toward the role of women; and (4) women in more than token numbers should be included on all United States delegations to international conferences or other meetings, and on national commissions and other bodies where positions are filled by Federal appointment. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-111 93 sconres 111 Resolution providing for the termination of assistance to Turkey and Greece. International Affairs 1974-08-15 1974-08-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Terminates all assistance, under the Foreign Assistance Act, to Greece and Turkey until they abide by the Security Council resolution on Cyprus. Expresses the sense of Congress that the current situation in Cyprus warrants an immediate total cessation of United States assistance until the conditions specified in this resolution are achieved. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-112 93 sconres 112 Resolution relating to the situation in Cyprus. International Affairs 1974-08-15 1974-08-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] IL D S000890 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that foreign troops be withdrawn from Cyprus and that all military assistance to Greece and Turkey be suspended until they have withdrawn their forces. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-113 93 sconres 113 Resolution relating to world food shortages and population growth.   1974-08-15 1974-08-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 13 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) act to relieve immediate threats of famine where it exists and assist food-short nations in increasing food production; (2) attempt to achieve an international agreement on a food reserve to be used in emergencies; (3) assist in social and economic growth and in population control (as requested) in underdeveloped nations; and (4) support the efficient use and equitable distribution of food worldwide. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-110 93 sconres 110 Resolution relating to the situation in Cyprus. International Affairs 1974-08-13 1974-08-13 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 13 Declares that all foreign troops currently involved in Cyprus be withdrawn immediately so that the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross may be permitted to restore peace to the island, and to guarantee the protection and civil rights of all persons and communities and the right of the Cypriot people working together to determine their own destiny. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-109 93 sconres 109 Resolution relative to resumption of the growth of the Opium Poppy in Turkey. International Affairs 1974-08-12 1974-08-12 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] IN D H000297 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to (a) prevent the resumption of opium production, or (b) assure that adequate control measures have been developed and implemented which would effectively safeguard the United States from a renewed flow of illicit opium and its derivatives originating in Turkey; and (2) if such negotiations prove unfruitful, exercise the authority provided by the Congress under the Foreign Assistance Act to suspend all assistance to the Government of Turkey. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-108 93 sconres 108 Resolved, that the Congress extends to Gerald R. Ford its sincere best wishes, its assurances of firm cooperation and its fervent hopes for success in office. Government Operations and Politics 1974-08-09 1974-08-09 Measure passed House, roll call #473 (329-0). Senate Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] PA R S000174 3 Declares that the Congress extends to Gerald R. Ford its sincere best wishes, its assurances of firm cooperation, and its fervent hopes for success in the Office of President. 2024-08-01T18:39:34Z  
93-sconres-107 93 sconres 107 Resolved that it is the sense of the Congress that if President Richard M. Nixon should resign no officer or employee of the United States including the Attorney General and the Special Prosecutor and no officer or employee of any State, territory or local government should bring, conduct or continue criminal or civil proceedings against him. Government Operations and Politics 1974-08-08 1974-08-08 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] MA R B000871 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that if President Richard M. Nixon should resign no officer or employee of the United States including the Attorney General and the Special Prosecutor and no officer or employee of any State, territory or local government should bring, conduct or continue criminal or civil proceedings against him. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-105 93 sconres 105 A concurrent resolution relating to the return of Smokey Bear to Capitan, N. Mex. Animals 1974-07-31 1974-07-31 Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Senate Sen. Montoya, Joseph M. [D-NM] NM D M000876 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that Smokey Bear shall be returned on his death to his place of birth, Captan, New Mexico. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
93-sconres-106 93 sconres 106 An original concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of Senate hearings entitled "Public Financing of Federal Elections." Congress 1974-07-31 1974-12-12 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Authorizes the printing of 1,000 additional copies of Senate hearings entitled "Public Financing of Federal Elections". 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-104 93 sconres 104 Concurrent resolution relating to the availability of unleaded gasoline and related equipment. Environmental Protection 1974-07-25 1974-07-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. Senate Sen. Bible, Alan [D-NV] NV D B000436 14 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should, in the application of regulations pursuant to the Clean Air Act with respect to supplying, after July 1, 1974, unleaded gasoline for automobiles: (1) grant reasonable extensions of time for compliance to retailers who are unable to obtain such gasoline or delivery systems for such gasoline; and (2) consult with the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration in order to obtain a fair allocation of such gasoline for all segments of the petroleum industry marketing structure. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
93-sconres-103 93 sconres 103 Concurrent resolution relating to the authority of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.   1974-07-11 1974-07-11 Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 4 Expresses the intent of Congress that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System exercise the authority conferred by the Federal Reserve Act with respect to any obligation issued directly by a member bank or indirectly by an affiliate of a member bank or by other means, regardless of the stated use of the proceeds of the issue. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
93-sconres-100 93 sconres 100 Resolution authorizing the printing of "Confidence and Concern; Citizens View American Government-A Survey of Public Attitudes". Congress 1974-07-10 1974-07-10 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] ME D M001121 0 Provides that 2,000 additional copies of the compilation entitled "Confidence and Concern: Citizens View American Government-a Survey of Public Attitudes," prepared by the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations of the Senate Committee on Government Operations be printed for the use of that committee. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-101 93 sconres 101 Resolved by the House of Representatives that the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer to the custody of the Chief Justice of the United States the catafalque which is presently situated in the crypt beneath the rotunda of the Capitol. Congress 1974-07-10 1974-07-10 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 1 Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer to the custody of the Chief Justice of the United States the catafalque which is presently situated in the crypt beneath the rotunda of the Capitol so that the said catafalque may be used in the Supreme Court Building in connection with services to be conducted there for the late Honorable Earl Warren, former Chief Justice of the United States. 2024-08-01T18:39:32Z  
93-sconres-102 93 sconres 102 Resolution relating to regulatory requirements on distilled spirits and wine. Alcoholic beverages 1974-07-10 1974-07-10 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Cook, Marlow W. [R-KY] KY R C000721 6 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the United States Treasury Department not promulgate the intended regulations requiring a statement of ingredients on every bottle of distilled spirits and wine in the United States until the Congress of the United States be given the opportunity to consider this matter and its broad implications in full. 2024-08-01T18:39:32Z  
93-sconres-98 93 sconres 98 Resolved by the Senate that there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs 5,000 additional copies of its committee print of the current session entitled "The Recreation Imperative-The National Outdoor Recreation Plan". Congress 1974-07-09 1974-08-22 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 0 Provides that there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs 5,000 additional copies of its committee print of the current session entitled "The Recreation Imperative-The National Outdoor Recreation Plan," a report to the President and the Congress by the Secretary of the Interior. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-99 93 sconres 99 Resolved by the Senate that there be printed for the use of the Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs not to exceed five thousand additional copies of all parts of its hearings and reports on National Policy. Congress 1974-07-09 1974-12-12 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 1 Provides that there be printed for the use of the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs not to exceed 5,000 additional copies of all parts of its hearings and reports on National Policy. Terminates the authorization conferred by the concurrent resolution on February 28, 1975. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-96 93 sconres 96 Resolved by the Senate that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, June 27, 1974, it shall stand adjourned until 12 noon on July 8, 1974. Congress 1974-06-27 1974-06-27 Senate agreed to House amendment. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 0 (LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, June 27, 1974, it shall stand adjourned until 12 noon on Thursday, July 8, 1974, or until 12 noon on the second day after their respective Members are notified to reassemble in accordance with this resolution, whichever event first occurs. Provides for adjournment of the House from July 3 until noon, July 9. Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Seante to notify the Members of the House and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it, or whenever the majority leader of the Senate and the majority leader of the House, acting jointly, or the minority leader of the Senate and the minority leader of the House acting jointly file a written request with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House that the Congress reassemble. 2024-08-01T18:39:28Z  
93-sconres-97 93 sconres 97 Concurrent resolution relating to foreign fishing fleets in international waters. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1974-06-27 1974-06-27 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the high seas netting of salmon be recognized as a destructive and wasteful method of fishing that prevents effective management and harvesting of valuable fish resources and is contrary to the policy of Congress. Expresses the sense of Congress that its Members support measures that will prevent netting and other inefficient methods of harvesting salmon on the high seas, and that the Secretary of State utilize means at his disposal to secure a worldwide ban on such methods of fishing. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-sconres-95 93 sconres 95 Concurrent Resolution to provide for a "U.S. Space Week". Commemorations 1974-06-26 1974-06-26 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 0 Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the seven-day period, beginning on Monday, that contains the July 20 date of each year as "United States Space Week", and calls upon the people of the United States to observe such period with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-94 93 sconres 94 Resolved by the Senate that the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives are authorized and directed to prepare and sign official duplicates of the conference papers of the bill (H.R. 7724) to amend the Public Health Service Act. Government Operations and Politics 1974-06-25 1974-06-26 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Directs the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and sign official duplicates of the conference papers of the bill (H.R. 7724) to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national program of biomedical research, fellowships, traineeships, and training to assure the continued excellence of biomedical research in the United States. 2024-08-01T18:39:32Z  
93-sconres-92 93 sconres 92 Resolution relating to certain responsibilities of the U. S. Customs Service. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1974-06-20 1974-06-27 Rereferred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 3 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Commissioner of the United States Customs Service should desist immediately from any actions furthering the transfer of any responsibilities legally vested in the United States Customs Service to any other agency, and, specifically, should desist from actions furthering the transfer of responsibility for interdiction of contraband along the Mexican border from the United States Customs Service to the Immigration and Naturalization Service. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
93-sconres-93 93 sconres 93 Resolution directing emergency study on inflation and the economy. Economics and Public Finance 1974-06-20 1974-08-07 Senate agreed to House amendment. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 3 (LATEST SUMMARY) Directs the Joint Economic Committee to undertake as soon as possible an emergency study of the current state of the economy and of the problems relating thereto, with special reference to inflation including but not limited to such inflation related problems as Federal spending, tight money and high interest; food, fuel, and other shortages; credit policies; export policies; international exchange rates; and indexing; and to provide the Congress with specific recommendations for legislation to remedy the existing ills and improve the performance of the economy. Authorizes the joint committee to hire additional staff, to engage consultants, to enter into contracts for studies, to consult experts throughout the country, and otherwise to conduct whatever activities it is now authorized to do. Authorizes appropriations for the Committee to carry out its functions. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-91 93 sconres 91 Resolution relative to a bust or statue of Martin Luther King. Monuments and memorials 1974-06-19 1974-06-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] MN D M000851 36 Authorizes and directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bronze bust or statue of Martin Luther King, Junior, and to cause such sculpture to be placed in a suitable location in the Capitol as determined by the Joint Committee on the Library. Provides that expenses incurred by the Joint Committee on the Library in carrying out this concurrent resolution, which shall not exceed $2,500, shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the Senate on vouchers approved by the chairman of the joint committee. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-90 93 sconres 90 Declares that it is the sense of Congress that 1974 be recorded as the year that all freedom loving Americans demonstrate a reaffirmation of their patriotism and love and respect for these United States of America upon the occasion of the 198th anniversary of it founding. Commemorations 1974-06-13 1974-06-17 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.Con.Res. 537 passed in lieu. Senate Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] PA R S000174 1 Declares the 21 days from Flag Day, June 14, 1974, to Independence Day, July 4, 1974, as a period to honor America, and that there be public gatherings and activities at which the people of the United States can celebrate and honor their country in an appropriate manner. 2024-08-01T18:39:32Z  
93-sconres-89 93 sconres 89 Concurrent resolution relating to the placement in the Capitol of likenesses of individuals from minority groups who have contributed to our Nation and our History. Congress 1974-06-07 1974-06-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 1 Authorizes the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, in accordance with this concurrent resolution, likenesses of members of minority groups to be placed in the United States Capitol. Directs the President pro Tempore of the Senate, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders of the House of Representatives to jointly appoint: (1) an advisory committee to be composed of 9 distinguished citizens from the public and private sectors, for the purpose of selecting members of minority groups it deems appropriate who have made significant contributions to the United States; and (2) one member of the advisory committee as chairman of the advisory committee. Authorizes the advisory committee to seek advice and recommendations from such historians and other sources including the general public, as it deems advisable. Requires the advisory committee to report any of its selections to the Senate and House of Representatives not later than one year from the date this concurrent resolution is agreed to. Requires the Joint Committee on the Library, the Architect of the Capitol, and the Commission on Art and Antiquities of the United States Senate to provide to the advisory committee, to the maximum extent practicable, employees, facilities, supplies, and equipment that the advisory committee deems appropriate in carrying out its duties under this concurrent resolution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-88 93 sconres 88 A concurrent resolution relative to national economic emergency. Economics and Public Finance 1974-06-05 1974-06-05 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] WI D N000033 13 Declares that an emergency situation exists with respect to the problems of inflation, unemployment and the danger of recession, and resolves to attempt to reform existing policies and establish new policies that will reduce inflation, unemployment and recession, as well as other economic ills, or ease the effects thereof. Charges the Joint Economic Committee ("JEC"), with the assistance of the Advisory Board described herein with the duties of: (1) assessing the state of the economy and determining the principal causes of the current inflation, unemployment and recession; (2) to the maximum extent possible, drafting legislative recommendations and other recommendations to reduce inflation, unemployment and recession, both now and in the future, and reporting such recommendations to the Majority and Minority leaders of both Houses of Congress; (3) determining what long-range studies are necessary to improve Congress' understanding of and ability to deal with the problems of inflation, unemployment and recession and other major economic ills; and (4) reviewing and making recommendations with respect to the process by which both Congress and the executive formulate and execute economic policy. Directs the JEC to appoint an Advisory Board composed of not less than 20 nor more than 30 economists, businessmen and other experts in such areas, as fiscal policy, monetary policy, taxation, labor and manpower, foreign trade, military spending, trade regulation, protection of competition, and allocation and conservation of food, energy and other critical resources. Charges the Majority and Minority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives with the duties of: (1) receiving legislative recommendations made by the JEC pursuant to this Concurrent Resolution, and (2) attempting to establish procedures which would ensure that such legislative recommendations are referred for committee consideration in a manner which would expedite, to the greatest extent possible, such committee consideration and reporting of such prop… 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
93-sconres-87 93 sconres 87 Concurrent resolution recognizing the Centennial Anniversary of the University of Nevada. Commemorations 1974-05-21 1974-09-16 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Bible, Alan [D-NV] NV D B000436 1 Extends the congratulations and wholehearted best wishes of the Congress to the students, faculty, administration, Board of Regents, and all the benefactors of the University of Nevada upon the occasion of its centennial anniversary. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-86 93 sconres 86 Concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of the hearings and final report of the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities. Congress 1974-05-15 1974-06-26 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Ervin, Sam J., Jr. [D-NC] NC D E000211 0 Provides that the authorization (pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 29, 93d Congress, agreed to June 28, 1973) for the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities to have printed for its use 5,000 additional copies of its hearings on illegal, improper, or unethical activities during the Presidential election of 1972 be extended through the duration of its existence as a select committee. Provides that there shall be printed for the use of the Senate Select committee on Presidential Campaign Activities 6,000 additional copies of its final report to the Senate. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-85 93 sconres 85 Concurrent resolution to proclaim October 14, 1974 a Day of National Observance for the 200th Anniversary of the First Continental Congress. Commemorations 1974-05-14 1974-05-16 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] PA R S000174 0 (LATEST SUMMARY) Expresses the sense of Congress that, October 14, 1974, be proclaimed a Day of National Observance for the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the First Continental Congress. 2024-08-01T18:39:28Z  
93-sconres-84 93 sconres 84 Resolution relating to Opium Production in Turkey. Narcotics 1974-05-09 1974-05-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] MN D M000851 19 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President should immediately initiate negotiations at the highest level of the Turkish Government to prevent the resumption of opium production, and if such negotiations prove unfruitful to exercise the authority provided by the Congress under the Foreign Assistance Act and to terminate all assistance to the Government of Turkey. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-83 93 sconres 83 Resolution relating to the "Surgeon General's Report by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Television and Social Behavior." Congress 1974-05-01 1974-05-23 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 1 Authorizes the printing of 1,000 additional copies of Senate hearings entitled "Surgeon General's Report by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Television and Social Behavior" for use by the Senate Committee on Commerce. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-82 93 sconres 82 Submission of a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all instrumentalities of the Federal Government should use all practicable means to bring inflation under control. Economics and Public Finance 1974-04-11 1974-04-11 Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH] NH D M000486 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal Government should recognize their continuing responsibility, in carrying out the national policy of promoting maximum employment, production, and purchasing power concurrently to use all practicable means to achieve the national goal of reasonable price stability. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
93-sconres-80 93 sconres 80 Resolved by the Senate that it is the sense of the Congress that the United States delegation to the European Security Conference should not agree to the recognition by the European Security conference of the Soviet Union's annexation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. International Affairs 1974-04-09 1974-04-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE] NE R C001006 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States delegation to the European Security Conference should not agree to the recognition by the European Security Conference of the Soviet Union's annexation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and it should remain the policy of the United States not to recognize in any way the annexation of the Baltic nations by the Soviet Union. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-81 93 sconres 81 A concurrent resolution relating to unaccounted for personnel captured, killed, or missing during the Indochina conflict. Armed Forces and National Security 1974-04-09 1974-10-07 Conference scheduled in House. Senate Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] AL D S000701 1 (LATEST SUMMARY) Expresses the sense of Congress that it shall be the policy of the United States that the Government of the United States shall cease forthwith all consideration of aid, trade, or diplomatic recognition with the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam or the Viet Cong until such time as agreements relating to facilitating the location and care of graves of the dead, exhumation, and repatriation of the remains have been complied with to the fullest extent. Authorizes the President to: (1) cooperate with and encourage local officials and civic leaders across the Nation to dedicate and suitably mark individual trees in local ceremonies as living commemoration to former residents who are still missing as a result of the fighting in Southeast Asia, as well as to all those who served and died there; and (2) dedicate and suitably mark a national commemorative tree or national commemorative grove of trees at an appropriate location as a national living commemoration to all those who are still missing in Southeast Asia as well as to all those who served and died there. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-78 93 sconres 78 Resolution regarding negotiations for a new Panama Canal Treaty. International Affairs 1974-04-01 1974-04-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. McGee, Gale W. [D-WY] WY D M000445 3 Expresses it to be the sense of the Congress that negotiations for a new Panama Canal Treaty are necessary in the interests of both the Republic of Panama and the United States. States that, with reference to the promulgation of such a treaty, the Congress of the United States endorses specified principles agreed to by the United States of America and the Republic of Panama on February 7, 1974 at Panama City. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-79 93 sconres 79 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Hoover. Commemorations 1974-04-01 1974-08-06 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 33 Declares that the Congress hereby calls upon the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to cause to be conducted on or about August 10, 1974, appropriate ceremonies in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the United States, in the town of West Branch, Iowa. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-77 93 sconres 77 Concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress that for fiscal year 1975 the Administration on Aging fund long-term and short-term training programs under title IV of the Older Americans Act. Social Welfare 1974-03-27 1974-03-27 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Senate Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] FL D C000356 0 Makes it the sense of Congress that (1) for fiscal year 1975 the Administration on Aging fund both long-term and short-term training programs under title IV of the Older Americans Act and (2) the Administration on Aging give clear directives immediately on how these funds may be utilized to respond to the need for training students at higher educational institutions and for the purpose of covering the costs of courses in gerontology. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
93-sconres-76 93 sconres 76 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that negotiations be sought with the U.S.S.R. relative to naval and military strength in the Indian Ocean or Littoral states. International Affairs 1974-03-19 1974-03-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 10 Makes it the sense of Congress that: (1) the President of the United States should seek direct negotiations with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, designed to achieve agreements on limiting deployment of their respective naval and other military forces in the Indian Ocean and littoral states; (2) these negotiations should be convened, as rapidly as possible, either in a bilateral forum, or within the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on the Indian Ocean, augmented to include the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; (3) these negotiations should consider, among other topics, agreed limitations by the two Powers on establishment or use of naval and other military facilities in the Indian Ocean and littoral states, numbers of war-ships (or ship-days) deployed in the Indian Ocean basin, and the size and characteristics of warships and other military forces deployed there; (4) during these negotiations, the President should reaffirm the principal of Freedom of the Seas, in regard to the Indian Ocean, and bear in mind the deliberations of the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on the Indian Ocean regarding relevant issues; and (5) the President should report to the Congress at regular intervals, not less frequently than every six months, on progress made pursuant to this concurrent resolution. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-73 93 sconres 73 Resolves by the Senate, that there be printed for the use of the Senate Special Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs five thousand (5,000) additional copies of its committee print entitled "To Save The Children: Nutritional Intervention Through Supplemental Feeding". Congress 1974-03-13 1974-06-06 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 0 Provides that there be printed for the use of the Senate Special Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs 5,000 additional copies of its committee print entitled "To Save The Children: Nutritional Intervention Through Supplemental Feeding." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-74 93 sconres 74 Resolved by the Senate, that it is the sense of the Congress that section 412 of the General Education Provisions Act, relating to advance funding for education programs should be immediately and continually implemented so as to afford responsible State, local, and Federal financial assistance for education. Education 1974-03-13 1974-03-13 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 11 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the provisions of the General Education Provisions Act relating to advance funding for education programs should be immediately and continually implemented so as to afford responsible State, local, and Federal officers adequate notice of available Federal financial assistance for education. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
93-sconres-75 93 sconres 75 Resolved by the Senate, that when the Senate completes its business today, Wednesday, March 13, 1974, it stand adjourned until noon, Tuesday, March 19, 1974. Congress 1974-03-13 1974-03-13 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 (LATEST SUMMARY) States that when the Senate completes its business today, Wednesday, March 13, 1974, it stand adjourned until noon, Tuesday, March 19, 1974. 2024-08-01T18:39:27Z  
93-sconres-72 93 sconres 72 Resolved, that the Congress of the United States expresses the sincere hope that the United States will be selected as the site for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Sports and Recreation 1974-03-01 1974-08-21 Senate agreed to House amendments. Senate Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] NY R J000064 0 Declares that the International Olympic Committee be advised that the Congress of the United States would welcome the holding of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games at Lake Placid in the Town of North Elba, County of Essex and State of New York, the site so designated by the United States Olympic Committee. Expresses the hope of the Congress of the United States that the United States will be selected as the site for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, and pledges its cooperation and support in their successful fulfillment in the highest sense of the Olympic tradition. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-71 93 sconres 71 Resolved by the Senate that it is the sense of the Congress that the National Endowment for the Arts should take a leadership role in advocating special provisions for the handicapped in cultural facilities and programs. Arts, Culture, Religion 1974-02-27 1974-02-27 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that: (1) the National Endowment for the Arts should take a leadership role in advocating special provisions for the handicapped in cultural facilities and programs; (2) private interests and governments at the State and local levels should take into account the intent of Congress in building or renovating cultural facilities; (3) the National Endowment for the Arts and all of the program areas within the Endowment should be mindful of the intent and purposes of Public Law 90-480 and of this resolution as they formulate their own guidelines and as they review proposals from the field; and (4) all individuals and groups associated with production and presentation of cultural activities should give consideration to all the ways in which they can further promote and implement the goal of making cultural facilities and activities accessible to Americans who are physically handicapped. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
93-sconres-70 93 sconres 70 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that it is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should immediately conduct a survey of all wheat milling firms and bakeries to determine their position with regard to wheat supplies and requirements during the remainder of the 1973-74 marketing year. Agriculture and Food 1974-02-25 1974-02-26 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should immediately conduct a survey of all wheat milling firms and bakeries to determine their position with regard to wheat supplies and requirements during the remainder of the 1973-74 marketing year. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture, at the earliest practicable date, conduct a county-by-county survey to determine the amount of uncommitted wheat stocks remaining in the ownership of all grain dealers and farmers. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture work with the Interstate Commerce Commission to expedite transportation of existing wheat stocks to the millers and bakers in need of additional supplies. Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of this resolution to the Secretary of Agriculture and Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission after it has been agreed to by both Houses of Congress. 2024-08-01T18:39:34Z  
93-sconres-68 93 sconres 68 Resolves by the Senate, that it is the sense of the Congress that it abhors and condemns the cruel and insensitive refusal of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of Vietnam and the Lao Patriotic Front to comply with the provisions of those agreements to which they are signatories and which call for an accounting of the missing in action. Armed Forces and National Security 1974-02-21 1974-02-21 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] NY R J000064 19 Makes it the sense of the Congress that it abhors and condemns the cruel and insensitive refusal of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of Vietnam and the Lao Patriotic Front to comply with the provisions of those agreements to which they are signatories and which call for an accounting of the missing in action, and calls on those parties to respect and comply with those agreements. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should use every effort to bring about such reciprocal actions by the parties to the peace agreements, including the Government of the Republic of Vietnam and the Royal Lao Government, as will be most likely to bring an end to the abhorrent conduct of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of Vietnam and the Lao Patriotic Front regarding the missing in action. Declares the Congresses staunch support to the families and loved ones of the Americans missing in action, who have suffered such deep human anguish for so long due to the undisclosed fate of the missing in action. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-69 93 sconres 69 Resolves by the Senate, that it is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Agriculture should each conduct an immediate and thorough investigation to determine whether (1) foreign currencies generated from the sale of agricultural commodities under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, and (2) agricultural commodities intended for use under such Act have been or are being utilized in violation of that or any other Act. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1974-02-21 1974-02-21 Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Agriculture should each conduct an immediate and thorough investigation to determine whether: (1) foreign currencies generated from the sale of agricultural commodities under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954; and (2) agricultural commodities intended for use under such Act have been or are being utilized in violation of that or any other Act. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Agriculture should report the results of their respective investigations to the Congress within 90 days after this resolution is agreed to by both Houses of Congress together with such recommendations for legislation as they may individually or jointly deem appropriate. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
93-sconres-67 93 sconres 67 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that in accordance with section 617 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, all assistance provided under that Act is terminated on the date this concurrent resolution is agreed to. International Affairs 1974-02-07 1974-02-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Fulbright, James [D-AR] AR D F000401 0 Provides that all assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act is terminated on the date this concurrent resolution is agreed to, except for assistance for the following: (1) population planning; (2) international organizations and programs; (3) contingencies payable out of the contingency fund; (4) international narcotics control; (5) famine and disaster relief to the African Sahel; and (6) administrative expenses relating to matters referred to in clauses (1)-(5) of this concurrent resolution. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-66 93 sconres 66 Resolved by the Senate (House of Representatives concurring), that it is the sense of the Congress that the President direct the Secretary of State to bring to the immediate attention of the Soviet Government the deep and growing concern among citizens of the United States over the plight of Simas Kudirka and to urge his release from imprisonment and his return to his family. International Affairs 1974-02-01 1974-02-01 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 23 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President direct the Secretary of State to bring to the immediate attention of the Soviet Government the deep and growing concern among citizens of the United States over the plight of Simas Kudirka and to urge his release from imprisonment and his return to his family. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States forward a copy of this resolution to the United States Representative to the United Nations for transmission to the Commission on Human Rights of the United Nations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-65 93 sconres 65 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that it is the sense of the Congress that: 1) a world without war is possible, 2) in such a world nations will rely for their external protection on world institutions strong enough to stop any nation from making war, capable of assuring peaceful and just settlements of international disputes and reliable enough to be entrusted with such powers, and 3) it is the policy of the United States to initiate and to implement with other nations practical steps consistent with our commitment to the United Nations for the expeditious realization of such institutions. Peace 1974-01-28 1974-01-28 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 8 Makes it the sense of the Congress that: (1) world without war is possible; and (2) in such a world nations will rely for their external protection on a world institution strong enough to stop any nation from making war, capable of assuring peaceful and just settlements of international disputes and reliable enough to be entrusted with such powers. Declares it to be the policy of the United States to initiate and to implement with other nations practical steps consistent with our commitment to the United Nations for the expeditious realization of such institutions. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-64 93 sconres 64 Resolves by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that there be printed with an illustration as a Senate document a compilation of materials eulogizing the late J. Edgar Hoover. Congress 1974-01-24 1974-03-04 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] MS D E000018 0 Provides that there be printed with an illustration as a Senate document a compilation of materials eulogizing the late J. Edgar Hoover, including: Memorial tributes in the Congress; the eulogy by Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice of the United States, in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, on May 3, 1972; the funeral services for Mr. Hoover at the National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C., including the eulogy by President Richard M. Nixon and the tribute by the Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, Chaplain of the United States Senate; and various articles and editorials relating to the life and work of J. Edgar Hoover and his contributions to the well being of the American people. Provides that there shall be printed 5,550 additional copies of the document of which 4,420 shall be for the use of the House of Representatives, 1,030 shall be for the use of the United States Senate, and 100 shall be for the use of Senate Committee on the Judiciary. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-63 93 sconres 63 A concurrent resolution relating to unaccounted for personnel captured, killed, or missing during the Indochina conflict. Armed Forces and National Security 1974-01-21 1974-01-21 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 9 Makes it the sense of the Congress: (1) that new efforts should be made by the Government of the United States through appropriate diplomatic and international channels to persuade the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of Vietnam, and the Lao Patriotic Front to comply with their obligations with respect to personnel captured or killed during the Vietnam conflict and with respect to personnel still in a missing status; (2) that every effort should be made to obtain the cooperation of the various Cambodian authorities in providing information with respect to personnel missing in Cambodia; and (3) that further efforts should be made to obtain necessary cooperation for search teams to inspect crash sites and other locations where personnel may have been lost. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-62 93 sconres 62 A concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the Congress. Congress 1973-12-21 1973-12-22 By unanimous consent Senate vitiated its action of 12/21/73. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 0 Declares that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, December 21, 1973, they shall stand adjourned sine die or until 12:000 noon on the second day after their respective Members are notified to reassemble in accordance with this resolution, whichever event first occurs. Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it, or whenever the majority leader of the Senate and the majority leader of the House, acting jointly or the minority leader of the Senate and the minority leader of the House, acting jointly, file a written request with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House that the Congress reassemble for the consideration of legislation. 2024-08-01T18:39:32Z  
93-sconres-61 93 sconres 61 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of part I of the Senate hearings entitled "Confidence and Concern: Citizens View American Government--A Survey of Public Attitudes". Congress 1973-12-14 1974-03-04 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] ME D M001121 0 Provides that there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on Government Operations 2000 additional copies of Part I of its committee print entitled "Confidence and Concern: Citizens View American Government - A Survey of Public Attitudes," dates December 3, 1973. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-60 93 sconres 60 A concurrent resolution declaring the existence of a shortage of crude oil, residual fuel oil, and refined petroleum products. Energy 1973-12-10 1973-12-10 Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 49 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should determine and take immediate steps to reduce Federal Government consumption of fuels by a third; (2) the President should initiate a program within the Federal Government to immediately reduce nonessential uses of all Government vehicles and equipment, and commercial and mass transportation should be utilized whenever practical in the conduct of government business; (3) the President should allot Federal Government departments and agencies a fixed quantity of fuel for a fixed period for essential purposes only, and critical national security activities and other vital services may be exempted on a case-by-case basis; (4) the Secretary of Defense should immediately initiate innovative measures to reduce the amount of fuels used for defense activities; and (5) the President should immediately urge State, local, and other public authorities to adopt similar measures. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
93-sconres-59 93 sconres 59 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the compilation entitled "Disclosure of the Corporate Ownership" as a Senate document. Congress 1973-12-06 1974-03-04 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT] MT D M000671 1 Provides that the compilation entitled "Disclosure of Corporate Ownership", prepared by the Subcommittees on Intergovernmental Relations and Budgeting, Management and Expenditures, of the Senate Committee on Government Operations, be printed with illustrations as a Senate document; and that there be printed five thousand (5,000) additional copies of such document for the use of that Committee. Authorizes the printing of 5,000 copies of the compilation entitled "Disclosure of Corporate Ownership" as a Senate document. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-58 93 sconres 58 Provides that there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary one thousand additional copies each of parts I and II of the Report of the Commission on the Bankruptcy Laws of the United States (House Document 93-137). Congress 1973-11-16 1974-03-04 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Provides that there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary one thousand additional copies each of parts I and II of the Report of the Commission on the Bankruptcy Laws of the United States (House Document 93-137). 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-57 93 sconres 57 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that housing, housing assistance, and community development programs authorized by Congress should be carried out at levels at lease equal to the levels prevailing in the calendar year 1972 until such time as funds appropriated for such programs are exhausted or the Congress enacts legislation terminating or replacing such programs. Housing and Community Development 1973-11-07 1973-11-26 Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency. Senate Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] MA R B000871 16 Makes it the sense of the Congress that funds authorized and appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the housing, housing assistance, and community development programs administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the housing and housing assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture should be obligated or expended (to the extent current appropriations or other obligational authority permit) at rates which are not less than the rates at which funds were obligated or expended for such programs during calendar year 1972, until such time as these programs are terminated by the Congress or new housing and community development programs are enacted by the Congress. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
93-sconres-56 93 sconres 56 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of Senate hearing on the Child Abuse Prevention Act, 1973. Congress 1973-11-05 1974-03-04 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] MN D M000851 0 Authorizes the printing of one thousand additional copies of Senate hearings on the Child Abuse Prevention Act, 1973, for the use of the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-55 93 sconres 55 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the report of the proceedings of the forty-sixth biennial meeting of the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf as a Senate document. Congress 1973-10-23 1974-03-04 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] IN D B000254 1 Provides that the report of the proceedings of the forty-sixth biennial meeting of the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 24, 1973, through June 29, 1973, be printed with illustrations as a Senate document. Provides that five thousand five hundred additional copies of such document shall be printed for the use of the Joint Committee on Printing. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-54 93 sconres 54 A concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the Senate from Thursday, October 18, 1973, to Tuesday, October 23, 1973. Congress 1973-10-16 1973-10-18 Senate agreed to House amendments. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 0 (LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, October 18, 1973, it stands adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian, Tuesday, October 23, 1973, and that when the House adjourns on Thursday, October 18, 1973, it stands adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian on Tuesday, October 23, 1973. 2024-08-01T18:39:27Z  
93-sconres-53 93 sconres 53 A concurrent resolution establishing a Select Joint Committee of the Congress on the Vice-Presidency to consider the qualification of any individual or individual nominated under the 25th amendment to fill the present vacancy in the Office of Vice President Government Operations and Politics 1973-10-11 1973-10-11 Referred to House Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Establishes a 33 member Select Joint Committee on the Vice-Presideny to consider the qualification of any individual or individuals nominated under the twenty-fifth amendment to fill the present vacancy in the Office of the Vice President. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-52 93 sconres 52 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relative to friendship with the Republic of China. International Affairs 1973-10-09 1973-10-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE] NE R C001006 22 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States Government, while engaged in a lessening of tensions with the People's Republic of China, do nothing to compromise the freedom of our friend and ally the Republic of China and its people. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-50 93 sconres 50 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress favoring a world food conference and U.S. participation therein.   1973-10-04 1973-10-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] NY R J000064 10 Makes it the sense of the Congress that a world food conference to include representatives from governments, multinational organizations, academic and research institutions, relief organizations and industry, be organized under United Nations auspices in 1974, to discuss means of increasing food production, improving distribution of food, developing a world policy on food reserves and providing for world relief in cases of natural disasters. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-51 93 sconres 51 A concurrent resolution expressing the appreciation of Congress to Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day, 1973. Government Operations and Politics 1973-10-04 1973-10-16 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 31 Expresses the gratitude and respect of the Congress to Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day 1973 for their gallant part in attaining peace in Vietnam and making it possible to observe Veterans Day 1973 in peace. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
93-sconres-49 93 sconres 49 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the prayers of the Chaplain of the Senate during the 92d Congress as a Senate document. Congress 1973-10-03 1973-11-15 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Provides for the printing, with an illustration as a Senate document, the prayers by the Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, S.T.D., the Chaplain of the Senate, at the opening of the daily sessions of the Senate during the Ninety-second Congress, together with any other prayers offered by him during that period in his official capacity as Chaplain of the Senate. Directs that there be printed two thousand additional copies of such document. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-48 93 sconres 48 A concurrent resolution to declare congressional policy for Indian self-determination and against termination of Federal responsibility to the American Indian and Alaskan Natives.   1973-09-28 1973-09-28 Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK] OK R B000200 1 Makes it the sense of Congress that: (1) the policy, of termination announced by H. Con. Res. 108 83d Congress no longer represents the policy of Congress and is hereby repudiated as a policy of the Congress; (2) the integrity and right to continued existence of Indian tribes and Alaska Native governments are expressly confirmed; (3) the American Indians tribes and Alaska Natives and their governments are, by this concurrent resolution, assured that the United States will continue to perform its trust responsibilities to them including, but not limited to, responsibilities for their health, education, and welfare, and those trust responsibilities of the United States are recognized, reaffirmed, and will be performed with the highest degree of loyalty, care, skill, and diligence; and (4) the Federal Government shall be charged with the responsibility for developing program efforts and procedures that will improve the quality and quantity of social and economic development efforts of Indian people and maximize opportunities for Indian control and self-determination which shall be a major goal of our National Indian policy. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
93-sconres-47 93 sconres 47 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of a report of the Senate Special Committee on the Termination of the National Emergency. Government publications 1973-09-27 1973-11-15 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] ID D C000388 1 Provides that there be printed for the use of the Senate Special Committee on the Termination of the National Emergency five thousand additional copies of its report to the Senate entitled "Emergency Powers Statutes: Provisions of Federal Law Now in Effect Delegating to the Executive Extraordinary Authority in Time of National Emergency." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-46 93 sconres 46 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the observance of human rights in Chile. International Affairs 1973-09-20 1973-09-20 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the President should request the Government of Chile to undertake the following: (1) to ensure protection of human rights of all individuals, Chilean and foreign, as provided in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention and Protocol relating to the status of refugees and other relevant international legal instruments guaranteeing the granting of asylum, safe conduct and humane treatment of prisoners as provided in the Geneva Convention, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, and the Declaration of Territorial Asylum; and (2) to publish as soon as possible the names of those being held in custody and the charges against them. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-45 93 sconres 45 A concurrent resolution to establish National Space Week. Commemorations 1973-09-18 1973-09-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] UT D M001033 0 Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the first week of October 1973 as National Space Week and re-affirming the decision of recent years that the United States, having successfully completed the Apollo program, is in space to stay, and is proceeding with new programs to use space and space technology for the benefit of the American people and all mankind. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-44 93 sconres 44 A concurrent resolution relating to the awarding of the Purple Heart to members of the Armed Forces interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Awards, medals, prizes 1973-09-13 1974-12-16 Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] IN D H000297 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the Secretaries of the military departments concerned should award the Purple Heart posthumously to the members of the armed forces of the United States interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery Virginia. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
93-sconres-43 93 sconres 43 A concurrent resolution to make certain technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 1888. Congress 1973-08-03 1973-08-03 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 0 Makes technical corrections in the engrossment of S. 1888, the proposed Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973. 2024-08-01T18:39:27Z  
93-sconres-42 93 sconres 42 A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment of the two Houses from August 3 until September 5, 1973. Congress 1973-07-28 1973-07-30 Measure passed House, roll call #401 (370-22). Senate Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] MT D M000113 1 Provides that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, August 3, 1973, they shall stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 5, 1973, or until 12;00 noon on the second day after their respective Members are notified to reassemble in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, whichever event first occurs. Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to notify the Members of the Senate and the House, respectively, to reassemble whenever in their opinion legislative expediency shall warrant it or whenever the majority leader of the Senate and the majority leader of the House, acting jointly, file a written request with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House that the Congress reassemble for the consideration of legislation. 2024-08-01T18:39:28Z  
93-sconres-41 93 sconres 41 A concurrent resolution establishing the policy of the United States vis-a-vis the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam and the Provisional Revolutionary Government. International Affairs 1973-07-20 1973-07-20 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] TX R T000322 13 Makes it the sense of the Congress that it shall be the policy of the United States that the Government of the United States shall cease forthwith all consideration of aid, trade, diplomatic recognition or any other form of communication, travel or accommodation with the Democratic Republic of North Vietnam or the Provisional Revolutionary Government (Viet Cong) until such time as various agreements are complied with to the fullest extent. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
93-sconres-40 93 sconres 40 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to certain vocational and career student organizations. Education 1973-07-13 1973-07-13 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Senate Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] TN R B000851 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the following organizations provide outstanding experience for the career development of America's young people: (1) the Distributive Education Clubs of America; (2) the 4-H Clubs of America; (3) the Future Business Leaders of America; (4) the Future Farmers of America; (5) the Future Homemakers of America; (6) the Office of Education Association; and (7) the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Makes it the sense of the Congress that each State should provide financial assistance to support the vocational and career student organizations set forth in the first section of this concurrent resolution active within that State. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
93-sconres-39 93 sconres 39 A concurrent resolution to send greetings and congratulations to the city of Overton, Texas. Commemorations 1973-06-30 1973-06-30 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] TX R T000322 0 Extends the greetings and congratulations of the Congress to the city of Overton, Texas, on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-38 93 sconres 38 A concurrent resolution favoring the suspension of deportation of certain aliens. Private Legislation 1973-06-29 1973-07-10 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] MS D E000018 0 Favors the suspension of deportation of certain aliens. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-37 93 sconres 37 A concurrent resolution on national American Indian policy.   1973-06-28 1974-05-30 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA] WA D J000013 2 Makes it the sense of Congress that: (1) our national Indian policy shall give full recognition to and be predicated upon the unique relationship that exists between this group of citizens and the Federal Government and that a governmentwide commitment shall derive from this relationship that will be designed to give Indians the freedom and encouragement to develop their individual, family, and community potential and to determine their own future to the maximum extent possible; (2) this statement of national Indian policy replaces the policy set forth in House Concurrent Resolution 108, Eighty-third Congress (August 1, 1953); (3) improving the quality and quantity of social and economic development efforts for Indian people and maximizing opportunities for Indian control and self-determination shall be a major goal of our national Indian policy; (4) there should be a recognition of Federal responsibility to see that those Indians residing beyond the areas served by special Indian programs and services are given equal consideration with other citizens in the provision of services by other Federal, State, and local agencies. (5) Indian property will be protected, Indian culture and identity will be respected, and Congress will commit and dedicate itself to support a policy of developing the necessary programs and services to bring Indians to a social and economic level of full participating citizens; (6) the Office of Management and Budget should submit an annual report to the Congress showing combined expenditures made by all departments and agencies of the Federal Government for the social and economic betterment of Indians; and (7) as used in this resolution the term "American Indian" or "Indian" shall include "Alaska Natives". 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
93-sconres-35 93 sconres 35 Declares that the Congress of the United States extends its greetings and congratulations to Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia on the occasion of the observance and celebration by that institution of its two hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary, and expresses its recognition of the contribution which Washington and Lee University has made to educational excellence, and its appreciation of the leadership role which many distinguished alumni of Washington and Lee have played in the life and affairs of this Nation. Education 1973-06-26 1973-06-26 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] TN R B000851 0 Declares that the Congress of the United States extends its greetings and congratulations to Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, on the occasion of the observance and celebration by that institution of its two hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary, and expresses its recognition of the contribution which Washington and Lee University has made to educational excellence, and its appreciation of the leadership role which many distinguished alumni of Washington and Lee have played in the life and affairs of this Nation. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-36 93 sconres 36 A concurrent resolution to encourage national consumer effort to save and to arrive alive. Gasoline 1973-06-26 1973-06-26 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Gurney, Edward J. [R-FL] FL R G000531 1 Declares that each operator of a motor vehicle should be encouraged, when traveling during weekends or holidays, between July 4, 1973, and September 3, 1973, on any road where the posted speed limit is fifty-five (55) miles per hour or greater to: (1) travel at a speed no greater than ten (10) miles per hours less than the posted speed limit; and (2) turn on the headlights of his or her motor vehicle in order to publicize his or her participation in a national consumer effort to decrease consumption of motor vehicle gasoline and to increase safety on the nation's roads. States that the Governor of each State should, as soon as practicable, make State funds available on an equitable basis and encourage private and other governmental organizations within the State to make funds available on an equitable basis, to State and local agencies, including but not limited to State highway patrols and traffic safety organizations, and to appropriate private organizations or individuals, for the purpose of encouraginig motor vehicle operators to observe the provisions of this resolution. Declares that the television, radio and print media should publicize, to the maximum extent possible, the details of this resolution in such a fashion as to encourage motor vehicle operators to observe these provisions. Provides that each Federal agency which has or can make funds available through such agency's own programs or to State or local governments or to private organizations or individuals, for the purpose of publicizing traffic safety efforts, should do so to the maximum extent possible, and as soon as practicable, for the purpose of encouraging motor vehicle operators to observe the provisions of this resolution. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-sconres-34 93 sconres 34 A concurrent resolution relating to the energy crisis and the Department of Defense. Petroleum industry 1973-06-20 1973-06-20 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Dominick, Peter H. [R-CO] CO R D000409 1 Declares it to be the sense of the Congress that (1) the Department of Defense should implement a 10 percent reduction of its comsumption of petroleum products except where such reductions would be directly related to the national security including essential training programs; and (2) the Secretary of Defense should within 30 days after the passage of this resolution notify in writing the Armed Services Committee of the Senate and the Armed Forces Committee of the House of Representatives of his plan for implementation of such resolution. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
93-sconres-32 93 sconres 32 A concurrent resolution to request a Presidential proclamation of "United States Space Week". Commemorations 1973-06-19 1973-06-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] UT D M001033 0 Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the seven-day period of July 16 through 22 of each year as "United States Space Week", and calls upon the people of the United States to observe such period with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sconres-33 93 sconres 33 A concurrent resolution relative to improving the living conditions of American Indians.   1973-06-19 1973-06-19 Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 1 Makes it the sense of Congress that: (1) the deplorable conditions under which American Indians and Alaska Natives live will be alleviated only through an Indian policy which contains and supports constructive programs and services directed to the governing bodies of these groups for application in their respective communities, offering self-help and self-determination features; (2) American Indian property will be protected; Indian culture and identity will be respected; the necessary technical guidance and assistance and support will be given to insure future economic independence as well as for continued efforts to reach maximum development of natural resources; inadequate and substandard housing and sanitation will be corrected; a comprehensive health program incorporating and assuring curative and preventive physical and mental health will be further developed for Indians; and a long-term general, vocational and professional education program will be encouraged and developed for both old and young American Indians so that they share fully in our society; (3) American Indian communities will be given the freedom and encouragement and support to develop their maximum potential, and Congress will pursue a policy of developing the necessary programs and services to bring Indians and Alaska Natives to a desirable social and economic level of full participating citizens; and (4) our national Indian policy will give full recognization to and be predicated upon the unique relationship that exists between this group of citizens and the Federal Government and that a government-wide commitment shall derive from this relationship that will be designed to give Indians the freedom and encouragement and support to develop their individual, family and community potential and to determine their own future to the maximum extent possible. Declares it to be the sense of Congress that this statement of national Indian policy replaces the policy set forth in H. Con. Res. 108 (83rd Congress (August 1, 1953)); and that the Secreta… 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
93-sconres-31 93 sconres 31 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress against increases in the price of natural gas. Energy 1973-06-14 1973-06-14 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] UT D M001033 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that, inasmuch as there is at present inadequate information as to the available supply of natural gas, and since such needed information will become available by January 1, 1974, that, prior to January 1, 1974, it will be contrary to the public interest for the Federal Power Commission to permit increases in the price of natural gas above the administratively determined area rate ceilings in effect on June 1, 1973. Provides that the Commission may prior to January 1, 1974, consider and approve petitions for special relief from such rates pursuant to the Commissioner's regulations in instances where, based on evidentiary record the Commission finds such relief to be cost justified. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-sconres-30 93 sconres 30 A concurrent resolution to establish a procedure assuring congress the full and prompt production of information requested from Federal officers and employees. Government Operations and Politics 1973-06-08 1973-12-19 Referred to House Committee on Rules. Senate Sen. Ervin, Sam J., Jr. [D-NC] NC D E000211 1 (LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that, when an officer or employee of the United States is summoned to testify or to produce information, records, documents, or other material before either House of Congress or a committee of the Congress or subcommittee thereof, that officer or employee shall appear at the time and place specified and shall answer all questions propounded to him, or produce all information, including records, documents, and other material sought, unless, in the case of an officer or employee of a Federal agency in the executive branch, either within twenty days of the date of the summons, or, in the case of any such information which was first requested at an appearance, within ten days after that appearance, the President formally and expressly instructs the officer or employee in writing to withhold the information requested, including answers to specific questions, or specific records, documents, or other material, in which event such Presidential instruction shall set forth the grounds on which it is based. Provides that if a House of Congress or a Committee of Congress: (1) determines that an officer or employee of the United States has failed to comply with this resolution; or (2) upon consideration of the Presidential instruction, determines that the information requested is needed to enable it to exercise a legislative function under the Constitution, it shall prepare a written report setting forth such determination. Provides that if a committee of the Congress, or the majority or minority leader of a House of Congress determines that an officer or employee of the United States has failed to comply with a subpoena within fifteen days after such officer or employee receives such subpoena, the chairman of such committee or the majority or minority leader of such House shall file: (1) in the case of a House of Congress, a resolution with such House; (2) in the case of a joint committee, a concurrent resolution with both Houses of Congress; and (3) in the case of a comm… 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
93-sconres-29 93 sconres 29 A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of additional copies of Senate hearings on illegal, improper, or unethical activities during the Presidential election of 1972. Government publications 1973-06-07 1973-06-28 Measure passed House. Senate Sen. Ervin, Sam J., Jr. [D-NC] NC D E000211 0 Provides that there be printed for the use of the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities not to exceed five thousand additional copies of all parts of its hearings on illegal, improper, or unethical activities during the Presidential election of 1972. Provides that the authorization conferred by section 1 of this concurrent resolution shall terminate on February 28, 1974. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
93-sconres-28 93 sconres 28 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that a moratorium be declared on any further abandonment of rail services or facilities within the rural nonmetropolitan regions of the United States until such time that appropriate investigations can be conducted to determine what might be done to continue such service where it is determined to be essential to the continued growth and development of communities and industries located within such regions. This moratorium shall remain in effect until at least June 30, 1974. Transportation and Public Works 1973-06-04 1973-06-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Makes it the sense of the Congress that the Federal Interstate Commerce Commission, in coooperation with the United States Department of Transportation and other appropriate departments and agencies of Federal and State governments, declare a moratorium on all futher abandonment of rail service or railways until such time as appropriate studies and analysis can be made abandonment are having on the area and communities served by rail transportation. Requires that recommendations should be submitted to the Congress, the executive branch, and to the Interstate Commerce Commission regarding what actions maght be taken to continue such rail service where it is essential to the continued growth and development of the regions and communities largely dependent upon such service. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  

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