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| 93-hr-17680 | 93 | hr | 17680 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that officials and employees subject to certain pay limitations, or with respect to whom pay recommendations under section 225 of the Federal Salary Act of 1967 are disapproved shall be credited, for civil service retirement purposes, with the pay which would be received if such pay limitations were not applicable. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-20 | 1974-12-20 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Hosmer, Craig [R-CA-32] | CA | R | H000802 | 0 | Provides that Federal employees whose basic pay is frozen shall be credited, for civil service retirement purposes, with the pay which would be received if the pay limitations were not in effect. Makes this Act effective January 1, 1973, and requires the employee to deposit the additional amount which would have been deducted from his pay, in order to receive the full annuity. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8331 (3)) | 2024-08-01T18:39:29Z | |
| 93-sres-474 | 93 | sres | 474 | Resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-20 | 1974-12-20 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] | PA | R | S000174 | 0 | Tenders the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President, Nelson A. Rockefeller, for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate during the second session of the Ninety-third Congress. | 2024-08-01T18:39:53Z | |
| 93-hr-17668 | 93 | hr | 17668 | Postal Service Reform Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-19 | 1974-12-19 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] | AR | D | A000103 | 0 | Postal Service Reform Act - Authorizes to be appropriated to the Postal Service each year such sums as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its purposes, functions, and powers. States that revenues and fees collected by the Postal Service shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. Makes technical and conforming amendments. Requires the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of specified Postal Service facilities. Provides for hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction. Provides that in promoting Postal Service employees consideration shall be given to demonstrated ability and not exclusively to seniority. Requires the Postal Service not to give significant consideration to performance on competitive examinations in appointing officers and employees. Directs the Postal Service to give preference in employment to persons who reside in, and have knowledge of, the community to be served. Requires the establishment of a sectional center for the sorting and distribution of mail in each county of the United States, to be located in the trading center of the county. | 2025-09-03T12:50:29Z | |
| 93-sres-470 | 93 | sres | 470 | To congratulate Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-19 | 1974-12-19 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] | PA | R | S000174 | 1 | States that the Senate congratulates Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller on assuming his new duties. | 2024-08-01T18:39:53Z | |
| 93-hr-17664 | 93 | hr | 17664 | A bill for the establishment of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Office of the President. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-18 | 1974-12-18 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] | MI | R | V000027 | 0 | Establishes the Commission on Organization of the Executive Office of the President. States that the Commission shall study the organization of the Executive Office of the President for the purpose of advising the President and Congress of the desirability of modifying the structure of the Office or through other means seeking to fulfill the goal of promoting efficiency, coordination, and accountability in the management of the executive branch of the Government and, through proposing amendments to the Constitution or through altering laws or other means, to facilitate the responsible delegation of duties by the President of the United States. Requires the Commission's study to include an analysis of the desirability of proposing an amendment to the Constitution creating an Executive Vice President for Domestic Affairs and an Executive Vice President for International Affairs to coordinate the instrumentalities of the Government and fulfill executive functions delegated to them by the President. Directs the Commission to report its findings to the President within one year of the enactment of this Act. Provides that thirty days after receipt of this report, the President shall forward it to Congress, accompanied by his recommendations as to its implementation. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-hres-1511 | 93 | hres | 1511 | Resolution confirming Nelson A. Rockefeller as Vice President of the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-17 | 1974-12-19 | Measure passed House, roll call #716 (287-128). | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Provides for the confirmation of Nelson A. Rockefeller as Vice President of the United States. | 2024-08-01T18:27:16Z | |
| 93-s-4244 | 93 | s | 4244 | Part-Time Career Opportunity Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-17 | 1974-12-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA] | CA | D | T000410 | 0 | Part-Time Career Opportunity Act - Phases in, at the rate of 2 percent each year for five years up to a maximum of 10 percent, part-time jobs in the Federal Civil Service. Authorizes the Civil Service Commission to waive or reduce any such percentage minimum for a period not to exceed one year under specified circumstances. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:53:25Z | |
| 93-hr-17646 | 93 | hr | 17646 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to authorize the transmission, without cost to the sender, of letter mail to the President or Vice President of the United States, to Federal executive departments and agencies, or to Members of Congress. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-16 | 1974-12-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Denholm, Frank E. [D-SD-1] | SD | D | D000234 | 0 | Authorizes the transmission, without cost to the sender, of letter mail to the President or Vice President of the United States, to Federal executive departments and agencies, or to Members of Congress. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3406) | 2024-08-01T18:39:29Z | |
| 93-hr-17620 | 93 | hr | 17620 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that certain State conservation publications shall qualify for second class mail rates. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-12 | 1974-12-12 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 5 | Provides that a conservation publication published by a State agency which is responsible for management and conservation of fish or wildlife resources shall be considered a publication of a qualified nonprofit organization which qualifies for second-class mail rates. (Adds 39 U.S.C. 3626 (b)) | 2024-08-01T18:39:24Z | |
| 93-s-4224 | 93 | s | 4224 | A bill to provide for an investigation of the character and past activities of potential Vice Presidential nominees by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-11 | 1974-12-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] | TN | R | B000851 | 0 | Provides that whenever there is a vacancy in the office of Vice President the President may, in writing, request that the Attorney General investigate not more than ten individuals listed in such request by the President as potential Vice Presidential nominees. States that a Presidential candidate may, in writing, request that the Attorney General investigate not more than ten individuals listed in such request by the Presidential candidate as potential Vice Presidential nominees. Directs the Attorney General upon receiving a written request from the President or from a Presidential candidate under this Act to conduct an investigation through the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the individuals listed in such request. Provides that an individual who is the subject of an investigation conducted under this Act shall be notified by the Attorney General when the investigation is completed and shall be given an opportunity to review the evidence and information obtained through such investigation. States that upon the nomination of a candidate for the office of Vice President by the President acting under the twenty-fifth amendment to the Constitution, all evidence and information obtained pursuant to an authorized investigation under this Act relating to such candidate shall be forwarded to the appropriate committees of the Congress. Provides that the disclosure, release, or retention (after confirmation of the subject) of evidence or information in violation of the provisions of this Act shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $50,000, imprisonment not to exceed five years, or both. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 93-s-4226 | 93 | s | 4226 | A bill to extend the life of the Postal Service Advisory Council. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-11 | 1974-12-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] | TN | R | B000851 | 0 | Extends the life of the Postal Service Advisory Council for 2 years. States that the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General shall be members ex officio of the Council. Provides that the President shall appoint the thirteen members of the Council to be representative of postal services employees, major mail users, and the public at large. Directs the Council to make annual reports to the President and the Congress. | 2024-08-01T18:43:23Z | |
| 93-hr-17564 | 93 | hr | 17564 | Department of Education Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-04 | 1974-12-04 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Flynt, John J., Jr. [D-GA-6] | GA | D | F000229 | 3 | Department of Education Act - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Education to be headed by a Secretary of Education to whom shall be transferred all functions of the Office of Education and of the Commissioner of Education. Transfers to the Secretary of Education specified functions of the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, and the Assistant Secretary of Education. Provides for the redesignation of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as the Department of Health and Welfare. Grants to the Secretary of Education the administrative powers necessary to the performance of his functions. Makes amendments to other Federal laws to bring them into conformity with the provisions of this Act. Provides that any matter of legal privilege or prohibition which has become effective under any provision of law amended by this Act shall continue in effect according to its terms until modified, terminated, or superceded by order of the Secretary, court of competent jurisdiction, or operation of law. | 2025-09-03T12:50:30Z | |
| 93-s-4210 | 93 | s | 4210 | A bill to establish an Office of Intergovernmental Policy Coordination within the Department of the Treasury. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-04 | 1974-12-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Establishes an Office of Intergovernmental Economic Policy Coordination within the Department of the Treasury to coordinate with State, county, and local governments the formulation of economic policy. Directs the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to conduct a study to determine what changes should be made in Federal government structure to assure meaningfull participation of State, county, and local governments in (1) economic policy formulation and (2) energy policy formulation. Authorizes to be appropriated sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 93-hr-17558 | 93 | hr | 17558 | An Act to amend the act of May 13, 1954, relating to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to provide for a 7-year term of office for the Administrator, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-12-03 | 1975-01-02 | Public law 93-615. | House | Rep. Blatnik, John Anton [D-MN-8] | MN | D | B000550 | 0 | (LATEST SUMMARY) Provides that there shall be a seven-year term of office for the Administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (presently no limitation on the term of office). Repeals provisions providing for the appointment of a Deputy Administrator of the Corporation. | 2024-08-01T18:39:25Z | |
| 93-hr-17531 | 93 | hr | 17531 | A bill to amend the Postal Revenue and Federal Salary Act of 1967 to abolish the Commission on Executive, Legislative and Judicial Salaries. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-26 | 1974-11-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Shriver, Garner E. [R-KS-4] | KS | R | S000388 | 0 | Abolishes the Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries, to be effective on the date of enactment, except with respect to recommendations made by the President under the Postal Revenue and Federal Salary Act of 1967 before enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T18:39:17Z | |
| 93-hr-17533 | 93 | hr | 17533 | A bill to name a portion of the site of the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland, Ohio, the George Washington Square. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-26 | 1974-11-26 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Stanton, James V. [I-OH-20] | OH | I | S000803 | 0 | Provides for the designation of a portion of the site of the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "George Washington Square". | 2024-08-01T18:39:25Z | |
| 93-s-4196 | 93 | s | 4196 | Congressional Election Financing Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-26 | 1974-11-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 9 | Congressional Election Financing Act - Adds to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 a Title V: Public Financing of Congressional Elections. Sets forth the definitions of terms to be used in this Act. States that to be eligible to receive payments under this title, a candidate for election to Federal Office shall agree: (1) to obtain and to furnish to the Commission any evidence it may request about his campaign expenditures and contributions; (2) to keep and to furnish to the Commission information it may request; (3) to permit an audit and examination by the Commission and to pay any amounts required; and (4) to furnish statements of campaign expenditures and proposed campaign expenditures. Enumerates the eligibility certification requirements to be met by every candidate prior to receiving payments under this Act. Provides that every eligible candidate is entitled to payments in connection with his primary election campaign in an amount which is equal to the amount of contributions he accepts for that campaign. Describes the amounts which major party and minor party candidates are entitled to receive. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to maintain in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund a separate account to be known as the Congressional Election Account. Directs the Secretary to deposit in the Account the amount available after payments for Presidential elections and nominating conventions have been set aside plus such additional amounts as may be authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title. Directs the Secretary to pay to candidates from this Account the amounts certified by the Federal Elections Commission. Requires that, after each congressional election, the Commission shall conduct a thorough examination and audit of the campaign expenditures of all candidates who received payments under this title. Provides for repayment of funds to the Account in the case of excess payments, the failure to make expenditures of any portion of the payments received, or the expenditure of su… | 2025-09-03T12:53:24Z | |
| 93-hr-17515 | 93 | hr | 17515 | A bill to designate the birthday of Susan B. Anthony as a legal public holiday. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-25 | 1974-11-25 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2] | MO | D | S001134 | 1 | Designates February 15, the birthday of "Susan B. Anthony", as a legal holiday. | 2024-08-01T18:39:14Z | |
| 93-sjres-259 | 93 | sjres | 259 | A joint resolution relating to the issuance of a special postage stamp commemorating the World Food Conference. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-25 | 1974-11-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] | MN | D | H000953 | 0 | Directs the United States Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp commemorating the World Food Conference held in Rome November 5 through November 16, 1974. | 2024-08-01T18:40:05Z | |
| 93-s-4181 | 93 | s | 4181 | Voting Rights Amendments | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-22 | 1974-11-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] | AL | D | A000127 | 1 | Voting Rights Amendments - Repeals the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, relating to State-imposed tests on the right to vote, and presumptions of illegal State action. Makes technical and conforming amendments. | 2025-09-03T12:53:30Z | |
| 93-hr-17493 | 93 | hr | 17493 | Department of Education Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-21 | 1974-11-21 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Flynt, John J., Jr. [D-GA-6] | GA | D | F000229 | 2 | Department of Education Act - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Education to be headed by a Secretary of Education to whom shall be transferred all functions of the Office of Education and of the Commissioner of Education. Transfers to the Secretary of Education specified functions of the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, and the Assistant Secretary of Education. Provides for the redesignation of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as the Department of Health and Welfare. Grants to the Secretary of Education the administrative powers necessary to the performance of his functions. Makes amendments to other Federal laws to bring them into conformity with the provisions of this Act. Provides that any matter of legal privilege or prohibition which has become effective under any provision of law amended by this Act shall continue in effect according to its terms until modified, terminated, or superceded by order of the Secretary, court of competent jurisdiction, or operation of law. | 2025-09-03T12:50:25Z | |
| 93-hr-17497 | 93 | hr | 17497 | Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-21 | 1974-11-21 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hechler, Ken [D-WV-4] | WV | D | H000438 | 0 | Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act - Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch, the Federal lobbying Disclosure Commission, composed of the Comptroller General and seven members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Commission to avail itself of the assistance, including personnel and facilities, of the General Accounting Office and the Department of Justice. Enumerates the powers of the Commission, including the power: (1) to require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe; and (2) to initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any civil or criminal action in the name of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act through its General Counsel. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Commission to perform specified tasks, including: (1) to develop and furnish to lobbyists forms required to be filed under this Act; (2) to prepare a manual setting forth recommended uniform methods of bookkeeping and reporting; (3) to develop a filing, coding, and cross-indexing system consonant with the purpose of this Act; (4) to make specified documents filed with it available for public inspection and copying; (5) to preserve such reports and statements for a period of ten years; (6) to compile and summarize (in specified categories) information contained in notices and reports filed; (7) to make audits and field investigations with respect to statements and reports filed under the provisions of this Act; (8) to prepare a special study or report upon the request of any Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate from information in the records of the Commission; and (9) to presecibe suitable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that each lobbyist shall, within 15 days after becoming a lobbyist, file a notice of representation with the Commission. Provides that the notice of representation shall be in such form and detail as the Com… | 2025-09-03T12:50:21Z | |
| 93-hr-17498 | 93 | hr | 17498 | Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-21 | 1974-11-21 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] | IL | R | R000012 | 3 | Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act - Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch, the Federal lobbying Disclosure Commission, composed of the Comptroller General and seven members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Commission to avail itself of the assistance, including personnel and facilities, of the General Accounting Office and the Department of Justice. Enumerates the powers of the Commission, including the power: (1) to require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe; and (2) to initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any civil or criminal action in the name of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act through its General Counsel. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Commission to perform specified tasks, including: (1) to develop and furnish to lobbyists forms required to be filed under this Act; (2) to prepare a manual setting forth recommended uniform methods of bookkeeping and reporting; (3) to develop a filing, coding, and cross-indexing system consonant with the purpose of this Act; (4) to make specified documents filed with it available for public inspection and copying; (5) to preserve such reports and statements for a period of ten years; (6) to compile and summarize (in specified categories) information contained in notices and reports filed; (7) to make audits and field investigations with respect to statements and reports filed under the provisions of this Act; (8) to prepare a special study or report upon the request of any Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate from information in the records of the Commission; and (9) to presecibe suitable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that each lobbyist shall, within 15 days after becoming a lobbyist, file a notice of representation with the Commission. Provides that the notice of representation shall be in such form and detail as the Com… | 2025-09-03T12:50:26Z | |
| 93-hr-17469 | 93 | hr | 17469 | A bill to establish a commission to obtain, preserve, and provide access to copies of tape recordings and other documents concerning Federal investigations into Watergate-related activities. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-20 | 1974-11-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | Establishes a Special Historical Commission on Watergate and Related Activities, which shall obtain and organize copies of all tape recordings and other documents which the Commission determines are relevant to: (1) subjects included in the Articles of Impeachment recommended by the House Committee on the Judiciary; (2) subjects investigated by the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities; (3) subjects dealt with by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary in its consideration of the nominations of Richard Kleindienst, Elliot Richardson, and L. Patrick Gray,; (4) subjects investigated by the House Committee on Government Operations in the Ninety-third Congress with respect to Federal funds expended on Presidential properties; (5) subjects investigated by the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation in its examination of the tax returns of Richard M. Nixon; (6) the hearings held by the Senate Armed Service Committee during the Ninety-third Congress on the bombing of Cambodia by the United States; and (7) the matters which the Special Prosecutor has consented to investigate. Directs the Commission to provide complete public access to the documents and to prescribe regulations for their protection. Requires the Commission to report to the Department of Justice, the Speaker of the House, the minority leader of the House, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate any activities revealed by the documents which have not been investigated by the Congress or the Department of Justice and which a majority of the members of the Commission designate as a probable violation of law or of a public official's oath of office. Prescribes the membership, method of appointment, and compensation of the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to secure information necessary to its duties from any department or agency of the United States and requires the heads of agencies to furnish such information. Empowers the Commission to initiate, conduct and be a defendant in judicial proceedings related to its duti… | 2024-08-01T18:39:13Z | |
| 93-hr-17478 | 93 | hr | 17478 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to reduce from 60 to 55 the age after which the remarriage of a surviving spouse will not cause the loss of such spouse of civil service survivors annuity. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-20 | 1974-11-20 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] | MD | R | H000747 | 0 | Reduces from 60 to 55 the age after which the remarriage of a surviving spouse will not cause the loss of such spouse's civil service survivors annuity. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8341) | 2024-08-01T18:39:24Z | |
| 93-hr-17482 | 93 | hr | 17482 | A bill to redesignate November 11 of each year as Veterans Day and to make such day a legal public holiday. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-20 | 1974-11-20 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Slack, John [D-WV-3] | WV | D | S000473 | 0 | Designates November 11 of each year (presently the fourth Monday in October) as Veterans Day. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) | 2024-08-01T18:39:20Z | |
| 93-hr-17484 | 93 | hr | 17484 | Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-20 | 1974-11-20 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] | IN | D | B000736 | 6 | Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act - Title I: Preservation of Presidential Recordings and Materials - Requires Federal employees to deliver, and the Administrator of General Services to receive, obtain or retain, complete possession and control of all original tape recordings which (1) involve President Richard M. Nixon or others who were at the time Federal employees; (2) were made in the White House or other Presidential offices; and (3) were recorded from January 20, 1969 to August 9, 1974. Directs the Administrator to make reasonable efforts to obtain complete possession and control of all materials which constitute the Presidential historical materials of Richard M. Nixon. Stipulates that none of the recordings or other materials shall be destroyed, except as may be provided by law, and that they shall immediately on enactment of this title be made available for use in any judicial proceeding. States that Richard M. Nixon or any person who he may designate in writing shall at all times have access to such materials and that any agency in the executive branch shall have access for current lawful Government use, both of the above subject to regulations which the Administrator shall issue. Authorizes any United States Court which decides that this title has deprived any person of private property without just compensation to pay appropriate amounts from the general fund of the Treasury. Requires the Administrator to submit to each House of Congress within 90 days a report proposing regulations to provide public access to the recordings and other materials. Grants the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia exclusive jurisdiction to hear challenges to the validity of this title or any regulation issued under this title. Prescribes the procedure for any such challenge and states that there shall be a right of direct appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Title II: Public Docu… | 2025-09-03T12:50:23Z | |
| 93-hr-17453 | 93 | hr | 17453 | A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative stamp in honor of the approximately 6 million Jews killed by Nazi Germany during World War II. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-19 | 1974-11-19 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19] | OH | D | C000164 | 0 | Directs the United States Postal Service to issue a special postage stamp in honor of the approximately six million Jews killed by Nazi Germany during World War II. | 2024-08-01T18:39:16Z | |
| 93-hr-17462 | 93 | hr | 17462 | Flexible Hours Employment Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-19 | 1974-11-19 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20] | NY | D | A000018 | 2 | Flexible Hours Employment Act - States that it is the policy of the United States Government that, unless adjudged impossible by the Secretary of Labor, at least 10 percent, over a five year period, of the positions at each and all levels in all executive agencies shall be available on a flexible hours employment basis for persons who cannot work or do not desire to work full time. Requires each executive agency to adopt and maintain procedures, continuously conduct activities and projects, and undertake such other efforts as may be appropriate to carry out the policy of this Act. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress on the procedures, activities, projects, and other efforts undertaken to carry out the policy of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:50:23Z | |
| 93-s-4172 | 93 | s | 4172 | A bill to amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, known as the Freedom of Information Act. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-19 | 1974-11-19 | Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] | PA | R | S000174 | 8 | Requires each agency of the United States Government to publish and distribute current indexes of matters issued, adopted or promulgated after July 4, 1967, which are required to be maintained by the Freedom of Information Act, or, if the agency determines publication to be unnecessary or impracticable, to make copies available on request at a cost not to exceed the direct cost of duplication. Directs each agency to promulgate regulations specifying a uniform schedule of fees for document search and duplication. Limits such fees to recovery of direct costs, except that the cost of reviewing and examining records may be charged when it is in excess of $100. Provides that documents shall be published without charge or at a reduced charge where the agency determines that such action is in the public interest. Authorizes the District Courts, on complaint, to enjoin an agency from withholding records and to order the production of records improperly withheld. Provides that the Court may examine the records in camera in determining whether they should be withheld under any of the exemptions set forth in the Act. Places the burden on the agency to sustain its action. Requires the agency-defendant to serve an answer to any complaint within 30 days of service of such complaint. Stipulates that proceedings under the Act take precedence over all other cases in the District Court and shall be expedited in every way. Allows the Court to assess reasonable attorney fees and other costs against the United States when the complainant has substantially prevailed. Directs the Civil Service Commission to initiate proceedings to determine whether disciplinary action is warranted against an employee primarily responsible for a withholding, when the District Court has found it to be improper, has assessed costs against the United States, and has issued a written finding that the circumstances raise questions as to whether agency personnel have acted arbitrarily or capriciously. Requires the agency to take whatever corrective action… | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 93-hr-17438 | 93 | hr | 17438 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for grade retention benefits for certain Federal employees whose positions are reduced in grade. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-18 | 1974-11-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] | MD | R | H000747 | 0 | Provides for grade retention benefits for career or career-conditional Federal employees whose positions are reduced in grade, so long as such employee: (1) continues in the same agency, including an agency to which he is transferred in a transfer function, without a break in service of one workday or more; (2) is not reassigned or promoted; and (3) is not demoted (A) for personal cause, (B) at his request, or (C) in a reduction in force. | 2024-08-01T18:39:17Z | |
| 93-hr-17440 | 93 | hr | 17440 | A bill to amend the Federal Salary Act of 1967. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-18 | 1974-11-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 0 | Provides that the recommendations of the President transmitted to the Congress under the Federal Salary Act of 1967 (relating to salaries of members of Congress and certain members of the executive and judicial branches of the Federal Government) shall become effective at the beginning of the first pay period which begins after the first period of thirty calendar days of continuous session following the transmittal of such recommendations, unless there has been enacted into law a statute which establishes rates of pay other than those proposed by all or part of such recommendations, or unless between the date of transmittal and the end of the thirty day period either House adopts a resolution disapproving all or part of such recommendations. Provides that if the Committee to which a resolution has been referred disapproving the recommendations of the President has not reported the resolution after ten calendar days, it is in order to discharge the committee from further consideration of the resolution. Directs that such motion to discharge may be made only by an individual favoring the resolution and debate thereon is limited to not more than one hour divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the resolution. Directs that the motion to discharge may not be renewed, nor may another motion to discharge the committee be made with respect to any other resolution concerning the same recommendations. Specifies that when the committee has reported, or has been discharged from the further consideration of, such resolution, it is in order to proceed to the consideration of the resolution. Stipulates that such motion is not debatable and may not be amended. Limits debate on the resolution to not more than two hours to be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the resolution. Provides that motions to postpone, motions to proceed to the consideration of other business and appeals from the decisions of the chair shall be decided without debate. Authorizes any part of the recommendations of … | 2024-08-01T18:39:17Z | |
| 93-hr-17445 | 93 | hr | 17445 | A bill to make Election Day a legal public holiday. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-18 | 1974-11-18 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [R-NY-23] | NY | R | P000280 | 0 | Makes Election Day a legal holiday. Provides for the designation of such day as the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November. | 2024-08-01T18:39:13Z | |
| 93-hr-17446 | 93 | hr | 17446 | Federal Financial Disclosure Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-11-18 | 1974-11-18 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 0 | Federal Financial Disclosure Act - Requires the President, the Vice President, each Member of Congress, each officer and employee of the United States (including any member of a uniformed service) who is compensated at a rate in excess of $25,000 per annum, and any individual occupying the position of an officer or employee of the United States who performs duties of the type generally performed by an individual occupying grade GS-16 of the General Schedule or any higher grade or position to file annually, and each individual who is a candidate of a political party in a general election for the office of a Member of Congress but who, at the time he becomes a candidate, does not occupy any such office, to file within one month after he becomes a candidate for such office, with the Federal Election Commission a report containing a full and complete statement of: (1) the amount and source of each item of income, and each item of reimbursement received by him or by him and his spouse jointly during the preceding calendar year which exceeds $100 in amount or value, including any honorarium and the monetary value of subsistence, entertainment, travel, and other facilities received by him in kind; (2) the identity of each asset held by him in excess of $1,000, and the amount of each liability in excess of $1,000; (3) any transactions in securities of any business entity by him if the aggregate amount involved exceeds $1,000; (4) all transactions in commodities if the aggregate amount involved in such transactions exceeds $1,000; and (5) any purchase or sale of real property or any interest therein if the value of property involved in such purchase or sale exceeds $1,000. Provides that such reports are to be filed no later than May 15 of each year. Provides that any person who willfully fails to file a report, or who knowingly and willfully files a false report, shall be fined $2,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years or both. Defines the terms used in this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:50:21Z | |
| 93-hjres-1168 | 93 | hjres | 1168 | Joint resolution to require the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon in offenses against the United States | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-17 | 1974-10-17 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1] | MN | R | Q000010 | 0 | Requires the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon on offenses against the United States. | 2024-08-01T18:27:52Z | |
| 93-hr-17403 | 93 | hr | 17403 | Presidential Papers Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-16 | 1974-10-16 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-30] | CA | D | R000485 | 0 | Presidential Papers Act - Provides that all books, correspondence, documents, papers, and other specified objects and materials which: (1) are prepared for, by, or at the direction of the President or Vice President in connection with public business; and (2) are not transferred by him in the performance of his duties, are property of the United States and shall be retained by him for transmission and preservation pursuant to this Act. Provides for the preservation of objects and materials in the National Archives, with exceptions for donations to educational institutions under enumerated circumstances. States that any restriction pertaining to national security and imposed on the use of any objects or materials shall remain in effect. (Adds 44 U.S.C. 3901-3904) | 2025-09-03T12:50:23Z | |
| 93-hres-1450 | 93 | hres | 1450 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House in favor of continued legal action against Richard M. Nixon and the issuance of a final report of all investigations conducted by the Watergate Special Prosecutor and in opposition to further Presidential pardons in connection with Watergate-related offenses. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-16 | 1974-10-16 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20] | NY | D | A000018 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Special Prosecutor of the Watergate Special Prosecution Force: (1) should, notwithstanding the Presidential pardon issued to Richard M. Nixon, proceed to institute all appropriate legal actions with respect to the conduct of Richard M. Nixon from January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974, including but not limited to, the issuance of any indictment or indictments which may be justified; and (2) should, not later than sixty days after the conclusion of all criminal proceedings within the jurisdiction of the Watergate Special Prosecutor's Office, issue to the public a complete report concerning all the matters investigated, including the conduct of Richard M. Nixon from January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974. | 2024-08-01T18:27:08Z | |
| 93-s-4145 | 93 | s | 4145 | National Commission on Regulatory Reform Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-16 | 1974-10-16 | Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. | Senate | Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT] | MT | D | M000671 | 2 | National Commission on Regulatory Reform Act - Establishes, in the executive branch of the Federal Government, a National Commission on Regulatory Reform. States that the Commission shall identify regulatory activities of the Independent Regulatory Agencies for detailed review, and conduct such review which shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) an analysis of the purposes and objectives of the regulatory activities; (2) an assessment of actual performance in achieving the purposes and objectives; (3) an analysis of the costs and benefits of each activity; and (4) an examination of State and local governmental regulatory activities which interact with the Federal independent regulatory system. Directs the Commission to prepare and transmit a report to the President and Congress not later than one year following the appointment of the full Commission. States that the report shall include: (1) the results of the detailed review conducted pursuant to this Act; (2) appropriate revisions to overall goals and procedures of specific Federal regulatory authorities; (3) specific recommendations for legislative actions which would improve the effectiveness or the efficiency of the Federal independent regulatory agencies reviewed; (4) an assessment of the costs, including transition costs, of any modifications recommended or suggested; and (5) recommendations for a means of continuing review of the economic costs of Federal independent regulatory activities. Sets forth the powers of the Commission, including the power to establish such advisory committees as may be necessary or appropriate, to carry out any specific analytical or investigative undertakings on behalf of the Commission. Authorizes appropriations of $500,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:53:29Z | |
| 93-hr-17301 | 93 | hr | 17301 | A bill to provide for a 10-percent Federal employee pay reduction. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-11 | 1974-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Martin, David T. [R-NE-3] | NE | R | M000175 | 0 | Provides for a 10 percent pay reduction for Federal employees subject to the General Schedule pay rates, for employees of the Foreign Service of the United States, for employees whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate or Clerk of the House of Representatives, for members of the uniformed services, and for officers and employees whose rates of pay are subject to review by the Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries. | 2024-08-01T18:39:08Z | |
| 93-hr-17311 | 93 | hr | 17311 | Presidential Protection Assistance Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-11 | 1974-12-16 | Measure passed House, amended. | House | Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] | TX | D | B000880 | 6 | Presidential Protection Assistance Act - Requires Federal departments and agencies to assist the United States Secret Service in providing protection to major presidential or vice-presidential candidates, and to other persons entitled to such protection under law. States that such assistance may be in the form of personnel, equipment, facilities, or actual costs for such protection. Provides that such protection shall not be afforded at more than one property per eligible family at a time not in Government ownership or control. Provides that this limitation shall not apply to members of the immediate family who do not permanently reside with the President. Provides that no payments shall be made pursuant to this Act for services, equipment, or facilities ordered, purchased, leased, or otherwise procured by persons other than officers or employees of the Federal Government duly authorized by the Director of the United States Secret Service to make such procurements. States that public funds not specifically appropriated to the United States Secret Service for carrying out the provisions of this Act shall not be used for the purpose of securing any nongovernmentally owned property owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise utilized by persons entitled to protection under Federal law. Provides that expenditures made pursuant to this Act shall be subject to audit by the Comptroller General and his authorized representatives. | 2025-09-03T12:50:14Z | |
| 93-hr-17313 | 93 | hr | 17313 | A bill to amend the definition of "former President" under the act of August 25, 1958 (Public Law 85-745). | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-11 | 1974-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | D000043 | 2 | Excludes former Presidents, whose service is terminated by resignation while impeachment proceedings are pending against them in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, from specified allowances and compensation provided by Federal law. (Amends 3U.S.C. 102nt.) | 2024-08-01T18:39:08Z | |
| 93-hr-17326 | 93 | hr | 17326 | Postal Reorganization Act Amendments | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-11 | 1974-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4] | CT | R | M000527 | 0 | Postal Reorganization Act Amendments - Provides that if there is a collective-bargaining agreement in effect for postal service employees no party to such agreement shall terminate or modify such agreement unless the party desiring such termination or modification serves written notice upon the other party to the agreement of the proposed termination or modification not less than ninety days prior to the expiration date. Requires the party serving such notice to notify the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service of the existence of a dispute within forty-five days of such notice, if no agreement has been reached by that time. Requires that if arbitration is selected by the parties and if they do not agree upon the procedures therefor, an arbitration board shall be established and its decisions shall be binding upon the parties. Provides that in the event the bargaining representatives agree to go on strike if an agreement cannot be reached during the forty-five-day period prior to the termination or modification, the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall promptly communicate with the employer and the bargaining representatives and use the service's best efforts, by mediation and conciliation, to bring them into agreement, and shall continue to do so for a period of thirty days after the date of termination or modification of the agreement, during which period of time no lawful strike shall be engaged in. Prohibits reduction in rank or pay or removal from the Postal Service of postal employees because of union membership. States that in any lawful strike declared against the Postal Service by the employees thereof, the Postal Service and the bargaining representatives jointly may determine and agree upon, before the close of the third calendar day after the calendar day on which the strike becomes effective, the number of employees needed to accept, process, dispatch, and deliver specified necessary categories of mail, such as social security checks. Provides for a mandatory delive… | 2025-09-03T12:50:23Z | |
| 93-hr-17335 | 93 | hr | 17335 | Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-11 | 1974-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] | IL | R | R000012 | 3 | Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act - Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch, the Federal lobbying Disclosure Commission, composed of the Comptroller General and seven members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Commission to avail itself of the assistance, including personnel and facilities, of the General Accounting Office and the Department of Justice. Enumerates the powers of the Commission, including the power: (1) to require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe; and (2) to initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any civil or criminal action in the name of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act through its General Counsel. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Commission to perform specified tasks, including: (1) to develop and furnish to lobbyists forms required to be filed under this Act; (2) to prepare a manual setting forth recommended uniform methods of bookkeeping and reporting; (3) to develop a filing, coding, and cross-indexing system consonant with the purpose of this Act; (4) to make specified documents filed with it available for public inspection and copying; (5) to preserve such reports and statements for a period of ten years; (6) to compile and summarize (in specified categories) information contained in notices and reports filed; (7) to make audits and field investigations with respect to statements and reports filed under the provisions of this Act; (8) to prepare a special study or report upon the request of any Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate from information in the records of the Commission; and (9) to presecibe suitable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that each lobbyist shall, within 15 days after becoming a lobbyist, file a notice of representation with the Commission. Provides that the notice of representation shall be in such form and detail as the Com… | 2025-09-03T12:50:14Z | |
| 93-s-4135 | 93 | s | 4135 | A bill to amend the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 to provide more effective means to improve personnel administration in State and local governments; to correct certain inequities in the law; and to extend coverage under the law to Indian tribes and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-11 | 1974-10-11 | Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. | Senate | Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] | ME | D | M001121 | 3 | Provides that recipients of Government Service Fellowships under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 shall enter into written agreements, enforceable by the government concerned, to serve with such jurisdiction upon the completion of the fellowship for a period equal to the length of the fellowship. States that in the event the recipient fails to carry out such agreement, he shall be liable for payment of all expenses (excluding salary) of such fellowship. Stipulates that any amount for which a recipient becomes liable shall be paid to the jurisdiction concerned within the three-year period beginning on the date he becomes so liable; and shall be available for use by such jurisdiction for advanced education of its employees. Extends coverage of the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act to Indian tribes and to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 93-hr-17242 | 93 | hr | 17242 | Presidential Papers Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-30] | CA | D | R000485 | 0 | Presidential Papers Act - Provides that all books, correspondence, documents, papers, and other specified objects and materials which: (1) are prepared for, by, or at the direction of the President or Vice President in connection with public business; and (2) are not transferred by him in the performance of his duties, are property of the United States and shall be retained by him for transmission and preservation pursuant to this Act. Provides for the preservation of objects and materials in the National Archives, with exceptions for donations to educational institutions under enumerated circumstances. States that any restriction pertaining to national security and imposed on the use of any objects or materials shall remain in effect. (Adds 44 U.S.C. 3901-3904) | 2025-09-03T12:50:16Z | |
| 93-hr-17281 | 93 | hr | 17281 | A bill to amend section 406 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to limit the authority of the Civil Aeronautics Board with respect to subsidy payments for the transportation of mail. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3] | CA | D | M001035 | 0 | Limits the authority of the Civil Aeronautics Board, under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, to make payments for the transportation of mail to the amounts appropriated to the Board for that purpose. | 2024-08-01T18:39:07Z | |
| 93-hr-17282 | 93 | hr | 17282 | A bill to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, to provide for the disposal of surplus real property to States and their political subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities for economic development purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. O'Neill, Thomas P., Jr. [D-MA-8] | MA | D | O000098 | 13 | Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to assign to the Secretary of Commerce for disposal by sale or transfer to the States, such surplus property, including buildings, fixtures, and equipment situated thereon, as is determined by the Secretary of Commerce to be required to help multistate, State, and local areas meet special needs arising from actual or threatened severe unemployment arising from actions of the Federal Government in closing Federal facilities. Provides that any such sale or transfer shall be made only if the Secretary of Commerce (1) approves the transferee's plan for preparation and utilization of the surplus property for economic development purposes, and (2) determines that transfer of the property at fair market value would discourage reuse of the property for economically productive purposes. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-hr-17288 | 93 | hr | 17288 | A bill to retirement benefits for certain employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service not entitled to Indian preference, provide greater opportunity for advancement and employment of Indians. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Provides that a Federal employee is entitled to a civil service annuity if he: (1) is separated from the service after completing 20 years of service; (2) was employed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Indian Health Service continuously from June 17, 1974, to the date of his separation; and (3) is not an Indian entitled to a preference under any provision of law granting a preference to Indians in promotions and other personnel actions. | 2024-08-01T18:39:08Z | |
| 93-s-4126 | 93 | s | 4126 | A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act Granting a Charter to the General Federation of Women's Clubs." | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-10 | 1974-10-10 | Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 0 | Revises Federal law granting a charter to the General Federation of Women's Clubs to provide that the corporation is authorized to acquire, by devise, bequest, or otherwise, hold, purchase, and convey such real and personal estate as shall or may be required for the purpose of its incorporation with authority in said corporation, should it be by it deemed necessary so to do, to mortgage or otherwise encumber the real estate which it may hereafter own or acquire and may give therefor such evidences of indebtedness as such corporation may decide upon. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 93-hr-17211 | 93 | hr | 17211 | A bill to establish an Office for Economic Policy Coordination within the Department of the Treasury and an Office of Energy Policy Coordination within the Federal Energy Administration. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-09 | 1974-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Rees, Thomas M. [D-CA-26] | CA | D | R000134 | 0 | Establishes an Office for Economic Policy Coordination within the Department of the Treasury and an Office of Energy Policy Coordination within the Federal Energy Administration. States that it shall be the function of each of these Offices to solicit State and local involvement in and to advise States and localities with respect to Federal policy decisions in economic or energy matters. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-hr-17215 | 93 | hr | 17215 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to permit organizations or associations of older citizens to qualify for special bulk third-class mail rates. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-09 | 1974-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Wyman, Louis C. [R-NH-1] | NH | R | W000782 | 0 | Permits organizations or associations of older citizens to qualify for special bulk third-class mail rates. | 2024-08-01T18:39:08Z | |
| 93-hres-1429 | 93 | hres | 1429 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House with respect to participation by State and local governments in the formulation of Federal policies and programs. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-09 | 1974-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Rees, Thomas M. [D-CA-26] | CA | D | R000134 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House that: (1) the President should utilize every available means and opportunity to insure the meaningful participation of State and local governments in the development of all major programs and policies of the Federal Government, and in particular those programs and policies designed to combat inflation; and (2) the President should insure that in every major Federal department and agency there is a local government involvement at a high level. Directs that Congress, particularly in the consideration of proposed legislation having direct or indirect impact on units of State and local government, establish and promote mechanisms to afford said State and local governments the opportunity to participate in the Federal legislative process. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-s-4103 | 93 | s | 4103 | A bill to authorize certain officers and employees of the Department of State and of the Foreign Service to carry firearms for the purpose of protecting designated individuals. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-09 | 1974-10-09 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Fulbright, James [D-AR] | AR | D | F000401 | 0 | Provides that, under such regulations as the Secretary of State my prescribe, security officers of the Department of State and the Foreign Service are authorized to carry firearms for the purpose of protecting heads of foreign states, officials of foreign governments and other specified persons. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 93-hjres-1159 | 93 | hjres | 1159 | Joint resolution to require the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon in offenses against the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-08 | 1974-10-08 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] | NY | R | G000212 | 0 | Requires the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon on offenses against the United States. | 2024-08-01T18:27:51Z | |
| 93-hjres-1160 | 93 | hjres | 1160 | Joint resolution requiring full public access to all facts and the fruits of all investigations relating to the executive branch and full public access to all papers, documents, memorandums, tapes, and transcripts during the period January 20, 1969 through August 9, 1974. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-08 | 1974-10-08 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Randall, William J. [D-MO-4] | MO | D | R000041 | 0 | Requires that the President assure full public access to all facts and the fruits of all investigations relating to the executive branch and full public access to all papers, documents, memorandums, tapes, and transcripts during the period January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974, except in cases clearly vital to the national security interests of the United States. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-hr-17129 | 93 | hr | 17129 | A bill to allow Federal law enforcement officers and firefighters who are 55 years of age and have completed 5 years of service the benefits of immediate retirement under section 8336(c) of title 5, United States Code. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-08 | 1974-10-08 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] | NY | D | B000432 | 0 | Grants a Civil Service annuity to any Federal employee who is separated from the service: (1) after becoming 50 years of age and completing 20 years of service as a law enforcement officer or firefighter (or any combination of such service totaling at least 20 years); or (2) after becoming 55 years of age and completing 5 years of service as a law enforcement officer or firefighter (or any combination of such service totaling at least 5 years). | 2024-08-01T18:39:00Z | |
| 93-s-4102 | 93 | s | 4102 | A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to redesignate the National Historical Publications Commission as the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, and to increase the authorization of appropriations for such Commission. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-08 | 1974-10-08 | Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 4 | Redesignates the National Historical Publications Commission as the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Increases the membership of such Commission, and increases the authorization of appropriations for such Commission. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 93-hjres-1157 | 93 | hjres | 1157 | Joint resolution to require the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon in offenses against the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-07 | 1974-10-07 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | R000512 | 0 | Requires the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon on offenses against the United States. | 2024-08-01T18:27:51Z | |
| 93-hr-17117 | 93 | hr | 17117 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of certain Postal Service facilities, to establish hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-07 | 1974-10-07 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8] | MD | R | G000513 | 2 | Requires the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of specified Postal Service facilities. Provides for hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction. | 2024-08-01T18:39:00Z | |
| 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-hjres-1155 | 93 | hjres | 1155 | Joint resolution to require the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon in offenses against the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-03 | 1974-10-03 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8] | MD | R | G000513 | 1 | Requires the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon on offenses against the United States. | 2024-08-01T18:27:51Z | |
| 93-hr-17080 | 93 | hr | 17080 | Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-03 | 1974-10-03 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14] | PA | D | M000930 | 0 | Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act - Directs the Administrator of General Services to obtain, or retain, complete possession and control of all tape recordings of conversations which were recorded by any officer or employee of the Federal Government and which: (1) involve former President Richard M. Nixon and/or other individuals who, at the time of the conversation, were employed by the Federal Government; (2) were recorded in the White House or the Executive Office Building located in Washington, District of Columbia; Camp David, Maryland; Key Biscayne, Florida; San Clemente, California; or any other place; and (3) were recorded between January 20, 1969, and August 9, 1974, inclusive. Provides for similar retention of papers which constitute historical materials of Richard M. Nixon. Requires that none of the materials covered by this Act shall be destroyed except as may be provided by Congress. Stipulates that the materials referred to in this Act shall be made available for use in any judicial proceeding or otherwise subject to court subpena or other legal process; provided, that any request by the Office of Watergate Special Prosecution Force for access to the tape recordings and materials have priority over any other request for such tapes or materials. Provides that if a Federal court of competent jurisdiction should decide that the provisions of this Act have deprived any individual of private property without just compensation, the Administrator is authorized to provide such compensation, from funds in the Federal treasury, as may be adjudged by a Federal court. Directs the Administrator to issue such reasonable regulations as may be necessary: (1) to assure the protection of such tape recordings from loss, destruction, or access to unauthorized persons; and (2) to govern access to such tape recordings. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:50:08Z | |
| 93-s-4081 | 93 | s | 4081 | A bill to redesignate November 11 of each year as Veterans Day and to make such day a legal public holiday. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-03 | 1974-10-15 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] | NE | R | H000875 | 16 | Designates November 11 of each year (presently the fourth Monday in October) as Veterans Day (Amends 5 U.S.C. 6103 (a)) | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 93-s-4087 | 93 | s | 4087 | A bill to amend subsection (h) of section 406 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1376). | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-03 | 1974-10-03 | Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Fong, Hiram L. [R-HI] | HI | R | F000245 | 0 | Provides, under the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, that in any case where air transportation is performed between the United States and any foreign country, both by aircraft owned or operated by one or more air carriers holding a certificate under such Act and by aircraft owned or operated by one or more foreign air carriers: (1) the Postmaster General shall not pay to or for the account of any such foreign air carrier a rate of compensation for transporting mail by aircraft between the United States and such foreign country, which, in his opinion, will result in such foreign air carrier receiving a higher rate of compensation for transporting such mail than such foreign country pays to air carriers for transporting its mail by aircraft between such foreign country and an intermediate country on the route of such air carrier between such foreign country and the United States; and (2) the Board shall not fix and determine for any air carrier a rate of compensation for transporting mail by aircraft between the United States and such foreign country which is lower than the rate of compensation payable by the Postmaster General to or for the account of any such foreign air carrier when such carrier transports such mail between the United States and such foreign country. | 2024-08-01T18:43:12Z | |
| 93-hr-17003 | 93 | hr | 17003 | A bill to amend the National Visitor Center Facilities Act of 1968. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-02 | 1974-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-24] | IL | D | G000400 | 0 | Provides, under the National Visitor Center Act, that the Union Station Building may be leased by the United States at a time agreed upon by the parties, and not necessarily when the building is ready for public use. Requires the provision of parking for charter buses at the National Visitor Center. Authorizes increased appropriations for alteration of the building and for provision of parking. Extends use of office space, reimbursement for office expenses, and the franking privilege to former Speakers of the House of Representatives from two years to as long as they find need therefor. | 2024-08-01T18:38:54Z | |
| 93-hr-17010 | 93 | hr | 17010 | A bill to establish a working capital fund in the Department of Justice. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-02 | 1975-01-02 | Public law 93-613. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Establishes a working capital fund for the Department of Justice, which shall be available without fiscal year limitation, for expenses and equipment necessary for maintenance and operation of such administrative services as the Attorney General determines, with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget, may be performed more advantageously as central services. Authorizes appropriations of such amounts as may be necessary to provide capital for the fund. | 2024-08-01T18:38:57Z | |
| 93-hr-17027 | 93 | hr | 17027 | A bill to amend the National Visitor Center Facilities Act of 1968. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-02 | 1974-10-26 | Public law 93-478. | House | Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-24] | IL | D | G000400 | 0 | Provides, under the National Visitor Center Act, that the Union Station Building may be leased by the United States at a time agreed upon by the parties, and not necessarily when the building is ready for public use. Requires the provision of parking for charter buses at the National Visitor Center. Authorizes increased appropriations for alteration of the building and for the provision of parking. | 2024-08-01T18:39:01Z | |
| 93-hres-1402 | 93 | hres | 1402 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House that Federal buildings should be designed or modified so as to provide adequate recreational and athletic facilities for persons employed in such buildings. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-02 | 1974-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works. | House | Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | B001221 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal buildings should be designed or modified so as to provide adequate recreational and athletic facilities for persons employed in such buildings. | 2024-08-01T18:27:13Z | |
| 93-hres-1404 | 93 | hres | 1404 | Resolution directing the President to provide to the House of Representatives information relating to certain services, facilities, and payments provided by the United States to Richard M. Nixon and members of his immediate family. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-02 | 1974-10-02 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 4 | Directs the President to furnish the House of Representatives the following information: (1) the nature, source by agency within the executive branch, and cost of each service, facility, and payment provided by, or at any expense to, the United States to, or for the benefit of, Richard M. Nixon, his wife, or any of his daughters or sons-in-law, from August 9, 1974, to the date of the adoption of this resolution, including any: (a) personnel, whether part or full-time; (b) office or recreational facilities; (c) travel and moving; (d) medical services and facilities; (e) office supplies, equipment, and other personal property; and (f) maintenance services for real property; (2) any decision that has been made by the White House or any agency within the executive branch, with respect to continuing any such service, facility, or payment; and (3) any decision that has been made by the General Services Administration, or any other agency within the executive branch, to bring about the return to the United States of any thing of value (including any office furniture, any property improvements, and any gifts from foreign powers) given to or utilized by Richard M. Nixon, his wife, or any of his daughters or sons-in-law, at the expense of the United States, while Richard M. Nixon was President of the United States. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-hr-16964 | 93 | hr | 16964 | A bill to incorporate the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-01 | 1974-10-01 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Baker, LaMar [R-TN-3] | TN | R | B000069 | 0 | Provides for the Federal incorporation of the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II. Sets forth the powers of such corporation. Provides that the corporation, and its officers and directors shall not contribute to or otherwise support or assist any political party or candidate for elective public office. | 2024-08-01T18:38:49Z | |
| 93-hr-16974 | 93 | hr | 16974 | Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-01 | 1974-10-01 | Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5] | TX | R | S000841 | 0 | Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act - Establishes, as an independent establishment of the executive branch, the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Commission, composed of the Comptroller General and seven members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Commission to avail itself of the assistance, including personnel and facilities, of the General Accounting Office and the Department of Justice. Enumerates the powers of the Commission, including the power: (1) to require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe; and (2) to initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any civil or criminal action in the name of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act through its General Counsel. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Commission to perform specified tasks, including: (1) to develop and furnish to lobbyists forms required to be filed under this Act; (2) to prepare a manual setting forth recommended uniform methods of bookkeeping and reporting; (3) to develop a filing, coding, and cross-indexing system consonant with the purpose of this Act; (4) to make specified documents filed with it available for public inspection and copying; (5) to preserve such reports and statements for a period of ten years; (6) to compile and summarize (in specified categories) information contained in notices and reports filed; (7) to make audits and field investigations with respect to statements and reports filed under the provisions of this Act; (8) to prepare a special study or report upon the request of any Member of the House of Representatives or the Senate from information in the records of the Commission; and (9) to prescribe suitable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that each lobbyist shall, within 15 days after becoming a lobbyist, file a notice of representation with the Commission. Provides that the notice of representation shall be in such form and detail as the C… | 2025-09-03T12:50:04Z | |
| 93-hr-16975 | 93 | hr | 16975 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that an employee's accrued annual leave may be granted only upon such employee's request and, absent such request, such accrued leave may not be required to be taken. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-01 | 1974-10-01 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Wyman, Louis C. [R-NH-1] | NH | R | W000782 | 2 | Provides that a Federal employee's accrued annual leave may be granted only upon such employee's request and, absent such request, such accrued leave may not be required to be taken. | 2024-08-01T18:38:52Z | |
| 93-hr-16984 | 93 | hr | 16984 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of certain Postal Service facilities, to establish hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-01 | 1974-10-01 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gude, Gilbert [R-MD-8] | MD | R | G000513 | 2 | Requires the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of specified Postal Service facilities. Provides for hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction. | 2024-08-01T18:38:52Z | |
| 93-hr-16986 | 93 | hr | 16986 | A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that an employee's accrued annual leave may be granted only upon such employee's request and, absent such request, such accrued leave may not be required to be taken. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-01 | 1974-10-01 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] | UT | D | O000156 | 0 | Provides that a Federal employee's accrued annual leave may be granted only upon such employee's request and, absent such request, such accrued leave may not be required to be taken. | 2024-08-01T18:39:00Z | |
| 93-s-4070 | 93 | s | 4070 | A bill to revise retirement benefits for certain employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service not entitled to Indian preference, provide greater opportunity for advancement and employment of Indians. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-10-01 | 1974-11-21 | Rereferred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 1 | Provides that a Federal employee is entitled to a civil service annuity if he (1) is separated from the service after completing 20 years of service, (2) was employed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Indian Health Service continuously from June 17, 1974, to the date of his separation, and (3) is not an Indian entitled to a preference under any provision of law granting a preference to Indians in promotions and other personnel actions. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 93-hjres-1149 | 93 | hjres | 1149 | Joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in favor of continued legal action against Richard M. Nixon and in favor of a test of the legality of the pardon granted him. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Macdonald, Torbert H. [D-MA-7] | MA | D | M000005 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Special Prosecutor Leon Jawoski: (1) should proceed with whatever criminal investigation and legal action he considers to be appropriate with respect to the conduct of Richard M. Nixon from January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974, including proceeding to any indictment or indictments which may be justified by evidence presented to the grand jury; and (2) should, at such time and in such manner as he deems to be proper and appropriate, release and make part of the public record whatever evidence he may have in his possession with respect to the conduct of Richard M. Nixon from January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974; and (3) should seek a test of the legality of the pardon granted to Richard M. Nixon on September 8, 1974, in view of the agreement under which the President waived his constitutional powers to limit the independence of the Special Prosecutor. | 2024-08-01T18:27:51Z | |
| 93-hjres-1151 | 93 | hjres | 1151 | Joint resolution to require the Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all admissible evidence it has involving Richard M. Nixon in offenses against the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Talcott, Burt L. [R-CA-12] | CA | R | T000022 | 0 | Directs the Office of the Special Prosecution Force to, in addition to existing responsibilities, prepare and publish a full and complete report stating in detail all evidence in its possession which sets forth or contains any information concerning any involvement of Richard M. Nixon in any offense against the United States. Requires such report to be printed and made available to the Congress no later than ninety days after the date of the adoption of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T18:27:51Z | |
| 93-hjres-1152 | 93 | hjres | 1152 | Joint resolution to require the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon in offenses against the United States. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4] | NJ | D | T000200 | 0 | Requires the Watergate Special Prosecution Force to make available to the public a report on all information it has concerning Richard M. Nixon on offenses against the United States. | 2024-08-01T18:27:51Z | |
| 93-hr-16926 | 93 | hr | 16926 | Emergency Public Service Jobs Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Esch, Marvin L. [R-MI-2] | MI | R | E000213 | 0 | Emergency Public Service Jobs Act - Authorizes to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 1975 and 1976 the sum of $4,500,000,000 to provide emergency public service jobs under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973. Provides that funds made available by this Act may not be used to pay persons employed in public service jobs at a rate in excess of $8,000 per year. Directs the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to undertake a special study of the relationship between public assistance programs and training programs authorized under this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:50:04Z | |
| 93-hr-16938 | 93 | hr | 16938 | A bill to define the terms "former President" and "former Vice President" to exclude those who have not faithfully discharged the obligations and duties of their offices. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 10 | Redefines the terms "President" and "Vice President" for the purposes of retirement and transition benefits to exclude from such benefits those who have been impeached or convicted or pardoned of a crime against the United States, committed, otherwise than purely in the conduct of such person's personal affairs, while such person was serving as an elected or appointed official of the United States. | 2024-08-01T18:39:00Z | |
| 93-hr-16954 | 93 | hr | 16954 | Public Records Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] | OH | D | S000230 | 0 | Public Records Act - Defines the terms used in this Act, including "public record". States that every public record is the property of the United States. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, the President or Vice President may destroy or cause to be destroyed any public record in his custody within thirty days after he prepares or receives it, if such record was received, held, prepared, or originated by or for him. States that after an individual ceases to hold the office of President or Vice President, the Administrator of General Services shall take custody of the existing public records received, held, prepared, or originated during the period when such individual held office, except that the successor to the office held by the individual shall retain temporary custody of such records as the successor certifies to be necessary in the performance of his duties. Provides for the preservation of public records by the Administrator in the National Archives. States that the President or Vice President may impose restrictions on public access to any public record obtained from him by the Administrator under this Act for a period of not more than five years from the date on which the President or Vice President, as the case may be, ceases to hold such office. States that any such restriction shall not be effective to deny access to any public record pursuant to any legally authorized demand or order of any court or any duly constituted body of Congress. States that, notwithstanding any other provision of law or any agreement entered into by the United States, the Administrator of General Services shall obtain or retain, as the case may be, custody of all existing public records received, held, prepared, or originated during the period beginning January 20, 1969, and ending on August 9, 1974. | 2025-09-03T12:50:08Z | |
| 93-hres-1398 | 93 | hres | 1398 | Resolution directing the President to provide to the House of Representatives information relating to certain services, facilities, and payments provided by the United States to Richard M. Nixon and members of his immediate family. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 0 | Directs the President to furnish the House of Representatives the following information: (1) the nature, source by agency within the executive branch, and cost of each service, facility, and payment provided by, or at any expense to, the United States to, or for the benefit of, Richard M. Nixon, his wife, or any of his daughters or sons-in-law, from August 9, 1974, to the date of the adoption of this resolution, including any: (a) personnel, whether part or full-time; (b) office or recreational facilities; (c) travel and moving; (d) medical services and facilities; (e) office supplies, equipment, and other personal property; and (f) maintenance services for real property; (2) any decision that has been made by the White House or any agency within the executive branch, with respect to continuing any such service, facility, or payment; and (3) any decision that has been made by the General Services Administration, or any other agency within the executive branch, to bring about the return to the United States of any thing of value (including any office furniture, any property improvements, and any gifts from foreign powers) given to or utilized by Richard M. Nixon, his wife, or any of his daughters or sons-in-law, at the expense of the United States, while Richard M. Nixon was President of the United States. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-s-4059 | 93 | s | 4059 | Net Worth Disclosure Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. | Senate | Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] | CT | R | W000253 | 2 | Net Worth Disclosure Act - Requires the President, the Vice President, each Member of the Senate, each Member of the House of Representatives (including Delegates and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico), and each officer and employee of the United States within the executive and legislative branches of Government receiving compensation at an annual rate in excess of $30,000 to file annually with the Comptroller General of the United States a full and complete statement of net worth. Provides that such statement shall consist of: (1) a list of the identity and value of each asset held by him, or jointly by him and his spouse or by him and his child or children, and which has a fair market value in excess of $1,500 as of the end of the calendar year prior to that in which he is required to file a report under this Act; and (2) a list of the identity and amount of each liability owed by him, or jointly by him and his spouse or by him and his child or children, and which is in excess of $1,500 as of the end of the calendar year prior to that in which he is required to file a report under this Act. Provides penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:53:21Z | |
| 93-sjres-246 | 93 | sjres | 246 | A joint resolution authorizing the Office of Watergate Special Prosecution Force to investigate and report on White House crimes and conferring power to compel testimony and subpoena relevant tapes and documents. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] | MN | D | M000851 | 1 | Authorizes the Office of Watergate Special Prosecution Force: (1) to complete a full investigation of offenses or alleged offenses within its charter (as established in the appendix to the regulation establishing the Office) notwithstanding any pardon, grant of immunity, or exercise of prosecutorial discretion which has or may hereafter preclude prosecution of any individual, and (2) to report fully to the President, the Congress, and the American people the material evidence developed in the course of such investigation in its final report, together with such findings, conclusions, and recommendations as the Director deems appropriate and consistent with the rights of those affected. States that the Office, or any agent or employee of the Office when so authorized by the Director, shall have power to issue subpenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any evidence that relates to any matter under investigation pursuant to this resolution. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 93-sres-413 | 93 | sres | 413 | Resolution extending to Mrs. Betty Ford the Senate's best wishes for a full, complete, and speedy recovery and return to her duties as first lady. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-30 | 1974-09-30 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] | MT | D | M000113 | 3 | Extends to Mrs. Betty Ford the Senate's best wishes for a full, complete, and speedy recovery and return to her duties as First Lady. | 2024-08-01T18:39:51Z | |
| 93-hjres-1147 | 93 | hjres | 1147 | Joint resolution calling upon the President to reduce drastically the amount of bureaucratic red tape which currently exists in the executive branch of the Federal Government. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4] | IL | R | D000269 | 0 | Authorizes the President to take such steps as he deems appropriate to reduce, to the maximum extent possible, the volume of regulations, orders, decisions, studies, memorandums, and other forms of paperwork generated by the executive branch of the Federal Government, with the goal of ultimately cutting in half the amount of paper used by the Federal bureaucracy. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-hr-16869 | 93 | hr | 16869 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that certain Government contractors which make unlawful political contributions shall be fined in an amount equal to the amount of such contribution. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | D000043 | 0 | Provides that Government contractors who make unlawful political contributions shall be fined in an amount equal to the amount of such contribution, in addition to any fines already imposed by law. | 2024-08-01T18:38:52Z | |
| 93-hr-16870 | 93 | hr | 16870 | A bill to amend the definition of "former President" under the act of August 25, 1958 (Public Law 85-745), and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | D000043 | 20 | Excludes former Presidents, whose service is terminated by resignation while impeachment proceedings are pending against them in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, from specified allowances and compensation provided by Federal law. (Amends 3U.S.C. 102nt.) | 2024-08-01T18:38:52Z | |
| 93-hr-16872 | 93 | hr | 16872 | Travel Expense Amendments Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] | NY | R | G000212 | 0 | Travel Expense Amendments Act - Expands the definition of "employee" for purposes of travel, subsistence and mileage allowances, to include individuals performing services for the Government. Makes the per diem travel allowance $35 for travel inside the continental United States and directs the Administrator of General Services to set the per diem allowance by locality for travel outside the continental United States. Increases other travel and mileage allowances. | 2025-09-03T12:50:03Z | |
| 93-hr-16878 | 93 | hr | 16878 | A bill to provide for public access to all Watergate-related facts produced by any investigation conducted by any Federal executive office and to all Watergate-related documents which were produced from January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974, and which were in the custody of the United States on August 9, 1974. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 4 | Requires the President to provide for public access to all Watergate-related facts produced by any investigation conducted by any Federal executive office and to all Watergate-related documents which were produced from January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974, and which were in the custody of the United States on August 9, 1974. | 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z | |
| 93-hr-16894 | 93 | hr | 16894 | Federal Paperwork Burden Relief Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Mayne, Wiley [R-IA-6] | IA | R | M000286 | 0 | Federal Paperwork Burden Relief Act - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the reporting requirements of Federal regulatory programs to determine the extent to which these requirements may be revised to lessen the burden upon small and independent business establishments. Requires the Comptroller General to report the results of such study to the Congress one year from the date of enactment of this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:50:03Z | |
| 93-s-4041 | 93 | s | 4041 | Freedom of Information Act Amendments | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-25 | 1974-09-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. | Senate | Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME] | ME | D | H000346 | 0 | Freedom of Information Act Amendments - Authorizes the President and heads of specified Federal agencies to classify as "Secret Data" any official information or material acquired by them, the unauthorized disclosure of which may reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national defense or foreign policy. Provides procedures for the automatic declassification of such official information or material. | 2025-09-03T12:53:20Z | |
| 93-hr-16812 | 93 | hr | 16812 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to require the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of certain Postal Service facilities, to establish hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-24 | 1974-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | C000263 | 0 | Requires the Postal Service to consult with agencies of State and local governments with respect to the construction of specified Postal Service facilities. Provides for hearing procedures with respect to proposals for such construction. | 2024-08-01T18:38:52Z | |
| 93-hr-16815 | 93 | hr | 16815 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that corporations and labor organizations which make unlawful political contributions shall be subject to a criminal fine equal to the amount of such contributions. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-24 | 1974-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | D000043 | 0 | Provides that corporations and labor organizations which make unlawful political contributions shall be subject to a criminal fine equal to the amount of such contributions. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 610) | 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z | |
| 93-hr-16816 | 93 | hr | 16816 | A bill to authorize the June 5, 1972, Grand Jury of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to submit a report concerning its inquiry, and for other purposes. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-24 | 1974-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | D000043 | 0 | Authorizes the June 5, 1972, grand jury of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to submit a report, upon completion of its term, concerning offenses against the criminal laws of the United States, and noncriminal misconduct, malfeasance, or misfeasance in office by elected or appointed public officials, arising out of the unauthorized entry into Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate, all offenses arising out of the 1972 Presidential election for which the Special Prosecutor deemed it necessary and appropriate to assume responsibility, allegations involving former President Richard M. Nixon, members of his White House staff, or his appointees, and any other matters which the Special Prosecutor consented to have assigned to him by the Attorney General. | 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z | |
| 93-hr-16817 | 93 | hr | 16817 | Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-24 | 1974-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21] | PA | D | D000255 | 5 | Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act - Expresses the Congressional declarations that it is necessary to: (1) abolish for citizens residing overseas the domicile and residence requirements as preconditions to voting in Federal elections, and (2) establish standards relating to absentee registration and balloting by such citizens in Federal elections. Provides that no citizen residing overseas shall be denied the right to register for, and to vote by an absentee ballot in, any Federal election solely because he is not domiciled and does not have a place of abode in a State or district, if he meets specified requirements. Requires each State to provide for the registration of and casting of absentee ballots by all citizens residing overseas and entitled to vote in a Federal election in such State. Provides that each State shall mail the following by airmail to such citizen: (1) an absentee ballot; (2) instructions concerning voting procedures; and (3) an airmail envelope for the mailing of such ballot. Sets forth the form of the overseas citizen Federal election postcard. States that whoever deprives any person of any right secured by this Act shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Sets forth additional penalties for falsifying registration materials. Provides that the exercise of any right to register or vote by any citizen residing overseas shall not affect the determination of his place of residence or domicile (as distinguished from his place of voting) for purposes of any tax imposed under Federal, State or local law. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Administrator of General Services such sums as are necessary to carry out his duties under this Act. | 2025-09-03T12:50:00Z | |
| 93-hr-16828 | 93 | hr | 16828 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to prohibit the mailing of unsolicited commercial mail to persons filing a statement with the Postal Service indicating they do not desire to receive such mail. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-24 | 1974-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | H000465 | 0 | Prohibits the mailing of unsolicited commercial mail to persons filing a statement with the Postal Service indicating they do not desire to receive such mail. | 2024-08-01T18:38:52Z | |
| 93-hr-16831 | 93 | hr | 16831 | A bill to designate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., as a legal public holiday. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-24 | 1974-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1] | OH | D | L000508 | 0 | Designates Januray 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King, Junior, as a legal public holiday. | 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z | |
| 93-hr-16839 | 93 | hr | 16839 | A bill to amend section 5724a(a) of title 5, United States Code, to provide that real estate expenses incurred by a Government employee transferred to a new official station shall be subject to reimbursement to the extent that such expenses were incurred not more than 2 years after such transfer. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-24 | 1974-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. O'Brien, George M. [R-IL-17] | IL | R | O000010 | 0 | Provides that real estate expenses incurred by a Government employee transferred to a new official station shall be subject to reimbursement to the extent that such expenses were incurred not more than two years after such transfer. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 93-hr-16844 | 93 | hr | 16844 | A bill to establish an Executive Department to be known as the Department of Education. | Government Operations and Politics | 1974-09-24 | 1974-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] | SC | R | S000718 | 0 | Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Education to be headed by a Secretary appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Declares that the purpose of the Department is to promote the cause and advancement of education throughout the Nation. Enumerates the responsibilities of the Secretary, including: (1) to advise the President with respect to the progress of education; (2) to develop and recommend to the President appropriate policies and programs to foster the orderly growth and development of the Nation's educational facilities and resources; (3) to conduct continuing comprehensive surveys, collect data, and make available findings, on the progress of education; and (4) to provide information and such other assistance as may be authorized by the Congress to aid in the maintenance of efficient school systems. Grants to the Secretary the appropriate administrative powers to carry out the purposes of this Act. Provides for the orderly transfer of the United States Office of Education from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to the Department of Education. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to the President and the Congress on the activities of the Department during the preceding calendar year. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to enable the Department to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z |
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