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93-hr-17669 93 hr 17669 A bill to require that all insurance on subsidized vessels be placed in the American market. Transportation and Public Works 1974-12-19 1974-12-19 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Clark, Frank M. [D-PA-25] PA D C000431 0 Provides that all insurance on vessels paid construction-differential subsidy or operating-differential subsidy under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 shall be placed with marine insurance companies authorized to write marine insurance under the laws of the United States, or any State, territory, district or possession. 2024-08-01T18:39:27Z  
93-s-4249 93 s 4249 A bill to terminate the Highway Trust Fund. Transportation and Public Works 1974-12-18 1974-12-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Terminates the Highway Trust Fund and covers its assets and liabilities into the general fund of the Treasury. 2024-08-01T18:43:24Z  
93-s-4251 93 s 4251 A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code in order to provide for standards for the enforcement of any maximum speed limit on any public highway required pursuant to Federal law. Transportation and Public Works 1974-12-18 1974-12-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate standards for State enforcement of any maximum speed limit on any public highway required pursuant to Federal law. (Adds 23 U.S.C. 154) 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
93-hr-17638 93 hr 17638 A bill to amend the Shipping Act, 1916, to provide for the licensing, bonding and regulating of nonvessel operating common carriers in the foreign and domestic offshore commerce of the United States. Transportation and Public Works 1974-12-16 1974-12-16 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] ME D K000356 0 Provides for the licensing, bonding, and regulating of nonvessel operating common carriers in the foreign and domestic offshore commerce of the United States. 2024-08-01T18:39:26Z  
93-hr-17639 93 hr 17639 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to establish a grant program to enable public ports to comply with certain Federal standards, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to undertake a comprehensive study of the present and future needs of public ports in the United States. Transportation and Public Works 1974-12-16 1974-12-16 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] ME D K000356 4 Establishes a grant program to enable any State, local government, or interstate agency or other public port authority to apply to the Secretary of Commerce for financial assistance to assist such agency in making such improvements as may be required to any port operated by it in order to bring such port into compliance with any requirements relating to environmental protection, the public health and safety, or port or cargo security which may be imposed by Federal law. Defines the term "improvements". States that the Secretary may grant to the applicant all or part of the money applied for, except that no grant or aggregate of grants made under this Act to any State, local, or interstate agency or public port authority may exceed $1,000,000. Authorizes appropriations of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and each fiscal year thereafter for grants under this Act. Directs the Secretary to undertake a comprehensive study to determine the immediate and long-range requirements of public ports in the United States: (1) for expansion and modernization in order to meet adequately the economic and defense needs of the United States; and (2) to meet such standards as may be imposed by law for purposes of environmental protection and port safety and security. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress the final results of such study not later than one year after the effective date of this Act. Authorizes appropriations of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for purposes of conducting the study. 2024-08-01T18:39:21Z  
93-hr-17573 93 hr 17573 A bill to amend section 115 of title 23, United States Code, relating to advance construction. Transportation and Public Works 1974-12-05 1974-12-05 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1] GA D G000226 0 Provides that when a State proceeds to construct any project on the Interstate System without the aid of Federal funds, and requirements limit a State to the construction of projects with the aid of Federal funds previously apportioned to it, the Secretary of Transportation, upon application by such State and approval of such application, is authorized to pay to such State the Federal share of the cost of construction of such project when additional funds are apportioned to such State if: (1) prior to the construction of the project the Secretary approves the plans and specifications therefor in the same manner as other projects on the Interstate System; and (2) the project conforms to the applicable standards. 2024-08-01T18:39:25Z  
93-hr-17563 93 hr 17563 Aircraft Noise Control Amendments Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-12-04 1974-12-04 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] NY D A000052 0 Aircraft Noise Control Amendments Act - Grants to the Environmental Protection Agency responsibility under the Federal Aviation Act for the establishment, after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, of: (1) standards for the measurement of aircraft noise and sonic boom; and (2) regulations to provide such control and abatement of aircraft noise and sonic boom as EPA determines is necessary to protect the public health and welfare. 2025-09-03T12:50:28Z  
93-s-4211 93 s 4211 A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of rebates by shippers of property in air transportation. Transportation and Public Works 1974-12-04 1974-12-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] UT D M001033 0 Prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of rebates by shippers of property in air transportation. Sets forth penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-hr-17483 93 hr 17483 A bill to increase the contract authority for the construction of a bridge across Markland Dam on the Ohio River near Markland, Ind., and Warsaw, Ky.. Transportation and Public Works 1974-11-20 1974-11-20 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4] KY R S000669 0 Increases, from $16,761,000 to $19,261,000, the contract authority for the construction of a bridge across Markland Dam on the Ohio River near Markland, Indiana, and Warsaw, Kentucky. 2024-08-01T18:39:18Z  
93-hr-17439 93 hr 17439 A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement. Transportation and Public Works 1974-11-18 1974-11-18 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Karth, Joseph E. [D-MN-4] MN D K000014 1 Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement as being adverse to the public interest. Provides that such termination shall be effective as of February 1, 1973. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1382). 2024-08-01T18:39:15Z  
93-hr-17442 93 hr 17442 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-11-18 1974-11-18 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Litton, Jerry [D-MO-6] MO D L000360 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminiated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Requires the Secretary of State and the Postmaster General to take all necessary actions to assure that the rates paid for the transportation of mail pursuant to the Universal Postal Union Convention shall not be higher than the actual cost of transportation of the mail. Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to expeditiously act on any proposed changes in rates for the transportation of mail by aircraft in foreign or overseas air transportation. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. Includes ticket agents within the prohibitions of Federal law disallowing air carriers to demand or collect a different compensation for air transportation than that prescribed under effective tariffs; or to refund any rates or charges, except those permitted by Federal law. 2025-09-03T12:50:23Z  
93-hr-17387 93 hr 17387 A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-16 1974-10-16 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Adams, Brock [D-WA-7] WA D A000031 0 Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement as being adverse to the public interest. Provides that such termination shall be effective as of February 1, 1973. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1382). 2024-08-01T18:39:15Z  
93-hr-17410 93 hr 17410 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-16 1974-10-16 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Carey, Hugh L. [D-NY-15] NY D C000143 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:22Z  
93-hr-17362 93 hr 17362 Surface Transportation Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-15 1974-10-15 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] MS D B000682 0 Surface Transportation Act - Title I: Financial Assistance to Railroads - Rail Freight Transportation Improvement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to guarantee any person against loss of principal and interest on securities, obligations (including rolling stock leases), or loans issued for the purpose of financing acquisitions or improvements specified in this Act. States that the maturity date of any security, obligation, or loan, including all extensions and renewals thereof, shall not be later than 20 years from its date of issuance, nor be later than the end of the useful life of any asset to be financed by the security, obligation, or loan. Provides that the loan guarantees authorized by this Act may be made for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or development of the following railroad facilities and equipment: (1) track determined by the Secretary to be essential for present and future rail service needs; (2) structures and similar improvements; (3) railroad communications and power transmission systems; (4) signals; (5) terminal facility modernization and consolidation; and (6) new and rebuilt rolling stock. Requires that before making any guarantees pursuant to this Act the Secretary must consider whether the prospective obligee is responsible and whether adequate provision will be made for servicing the obligation. Creates within the Treasury a separate fund which shall be available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation as a revolving fund for the purpose of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated to the fund from time to time such amounts as may be necessary to provide capital for the fund. Provides that all amounts received by the Secretary as payments, fees, and any other money, property, or assets acquired by him from his operations in connection with this section shall be deposited in the fund. Requires that all guarantees, expenses, and payments pursuant to operations of the Secretary under this Act shall be paid from the fund. Authori… 2025-09-03T12:50:22Z  
93-hr-17374 93 hr 17374 A bill to impose additional standards with respect to the construction, conversion, and operation of oil tankers in order to prevent the pollution of the marine environment, and for other purposes. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-15 1974-10-15 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 2 Imposes standards on the construction, conversion, and operation of oil tankers in order to prevent the pollution of the marine environment. 2024-08-01T18:39:12Z  
93-s-4131 93 s 4131 Ground Transport Reorganization Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-11 1974-10-11 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 0 Ground Transport Reorganization Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to promote a balanced and competitive ground transportation system by securing a balanced and competitive ground transport manufacturing industry, in which firms are free to encourage the sale of ground transport vehicles without regard to the conflicting interests of automobile manufacturers. Title I: Prohibition of Interlocking Control - Prohibits specified interests, activities, and interlocking relationships by any person who manufactures 10 percent or more of the total number of automobiles sold within the United States, including making it unlawful for such person: (1) to manufacture or sell for use in the United States any other type of ground passenger transport vehicle or any component used in the manufacture of any such vehicle; (2) to control in any manner any facility, or any other interest in any other person, engaged in the manufacture or sale for use in the United States of any type of ground passenger transport vehicle or of any component used in the manufacture of any such vehicle; and (3) to have any officer or director who is an officer, director, or member, or who as a stockholder holds controlling interest in any other person engaged in the manufacture or sale for use in the United States of any other type of ground passenger transport vehicle or of any component used in the manufacture of any such vehicle. Imposes similar restrictions on manufacturers of trucks sold within the United States. Title II: Ground Transport Reorganization Office - Establishes in the Executive Office the Ground Transport Reorganization Office. Requires the Director of the Ground Transport Reorganization Office, after notice and hearing, to acquire all of the plants, facilities, assets, tools, patents, designs, drawings, and know-how related directly or indirectly to or arising out of the production, in violation of title I, of rival forms of ground transport equipment by automobile and truck manufacturers. Authorizes the Director to ex… 2025-09-03T12:53:23Z  
93-hr-17254 93 hr 17254 Interstate Railroad Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-10 1974-10-10 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Walsh, William F. [R-NY-33] NY R W000107 0 Interstate Railroad Act - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Definitions - Defines the terms in this Act. Sets forth the findings of Congress with regard to the present railroad system in the United States. Title II: Interstate Railroad System - Requires all rail carriers to provide the Secretary of Transportation and the Rail Services Planning Office of the Interstate Commerce Commission with copies of all current restrictions on train operations, including employees' operating timetables and all "slow orders." Designates: (1) all rail lines operated by domestic railroad companies subject to traffic usage of at least twenty million gross ton-miles per year; or (2) those lines the inclusion of which is in the public interest as part of the initial Interstate Railroad System. Sets forth procedures for final designation of the Interstate Railroad System. Authorizes appropriations for the use of the Secretary of Transportation and the Rail Services Planning Office. Title III: Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Modernization of Rail Lines - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe standards for maintenance of all rail lines. Provides that rail lines included within the System shall be maintained for smooth and dependable operation of freight trains at speeds up to sixty miles an hour. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for the construction and maintenance of railroad track, structures and improvements and signals. Provides for the distribution of funds under this Act and State apportionment. Prescribes the procedures for submission and approval of projects for railroad development. Provides that the construction work on any approved project shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Secretary. Sets forth the minimum rates of wages and other provisions governing labor in the performance of construction work. Establishes in the Treasury the Railroad Trust Fund, providing for transfer to the fund of amounts equivalent to specified taxes and charges. Describes the method of transfer, author… 2025-09-03T12:50:15Z  
93-sjres-250 93 sjres 250 An Act to extend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act's reporting date, and for other purposes. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-10 1974-10-26 Public law 93-488. Senate Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD] MD R B000272 0 Provides for an extension of one hundred and twenty days for the United States Railway Association to adopt a preliminary system plan and one hundred and twenty days to prepare a final system plan under the provisions of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act. Increases the authorization of appropriations for administrative expenses of the U. S. Railway Association from $26,000,000 to $40,000,000. 2024-08-01T18:40:08Z  
93-hr-17184 93 hr 17184 A bill to amend section 1002(e) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide that the Civil Aeronautics Board shall determine the revenue needs of each carrier on an individual basis in any proceeding relating to the establishment of rates for the carriage of persons or property. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-09 1974-10-09 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3] CA D M001035 0 Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, that the Civil Aeronautics Board shall determine the revenue needs of each air carrier solely on the basis of the operations of each such carrier and without regard to revenue needs or rates of return of the air transportation industry as a whole or by classes of air carriers. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1482(e)) 2024-08-01T18:39:06Z  
93-hr-17189 93 hr 17189 A bill to amend section 4483 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 relating to exemptions from the highway use tax. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-09 1974-10-09 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] NE R T000234 0 Permits an exemption from the highway use tax, under the Internal Revenue Code, for the use of any highway motor vehicle which is not for hire and is used exclusively in soil and water conservation work and in the transportation of equipment used for soil and water conservation. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 4483) 2024-08-01T18:39:10Z  
93-hres-1428 93 hres 1428 Resolution expressing the concern of the House of Representatives with respect to the financial situation of U.S.-flag carriers engaged in international air transportation. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-09 1974-10-09 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 0 States that the House of Representatives, recognizing the need for a strong United States-flag air carrier system and the role of Pan American World Airways in such a system, hereby expresses its concern with the current critical financial situation of United States-flag carriers engaged in international air transportation and urges the Civil Aeronautics Board and the responsible executive agencies of the Government to take such steps as may be necessary to implement the President's objectives in strengthening United States international airlines. 2024-08-01T18:27:09Z  
93-hr-17135 93 hr 17135 A bill to amend the railroad accident reporting law to provide that copies of reports be made available to certain persons. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-08 1974-10-08 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] TX D P000328 0 Requires that specific railroad accident reports made by common carriers to the Interstate Commerce Commission shall be made available to any person injured in any collision, derailment or other accident reported therein, or to the personal representative or attorney of such injured person. (Amends 45 U.S.C. 38) 2024-08-01T18:38:58Z  
93-hr-17152 93 hr 17152 Highway Energy Conservation and Safety Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-08 1974-10-08 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] MA R H000440 0 Highway Energy Conservation and Safety Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold funding of Federal-aid highway projects from any State which has a maximum speed limit on any public highway of over 55 miles per hour. 2025-09-03T12:50:10Z  
93-hr-17166 93 hr 17166 Federal-Aid Highway Amendments Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-08 1974-10-08 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] MS D W000428 0 Federal-Aid Highway Amendments - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) parkways; (2) Indian reservation roads and bridges; (3) the rural highway public transportation demonstration program; and (4) a railroad-highway crossing demonstration project in Lafayette, Indiana. Declares the national policy that elderly and handicapped persons have the same right as other persons to utilize mass transportation facilities. Provides for the implementation of such policy. Sets limitations on Alaska ferry operations. Provides for the control of outdoor advertising and junkyards, authorizing appropriations for such control measures. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) landscaping and scenic enhancement; and (2) the special bridge replacement program. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to not approve specified projects in any State which has a maximum speed limit in excess of 55 miles per hour. Authorizes appropriations for access highways to public recreation areas on Federal lakes. Empowers the Secretary, with regard to the Northeast corridor demonstration rail crossings, to permit selected public crossings of unusually low-potential hazard to remain at ground level. Authorizes projects to reconstruct or replace the Overseas Highway to Key West Flordia. Establishes a bikeway demonstration program. Provides for the termination of Federal highway construction contracts upon application by the contractor. 2025-09-03T12:50:16Z  
93-hr-17094 93 hr 17094 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-07 1974-10-07 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] FL D F000041 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:07Z  
93-hr-17109 93 hr 17109 A bill to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-07 1974-10-07 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2] WV D S000778 0 Provides, under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, for an extension of the deadlines for the preliminary system plan and the final system plan. Increases the authorization of appropriations for administrative expenses of the U. S. Railway Association from $26,000,000 to $40,000,000. 2024-08-01T18:38:59Z  
93-hres-1413 93 hres 1413 Resolution expressing the concern of the House of Representatives with respect to the financial situation of U.S.-flag carriers engaged in international air transportation. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-07 1974-10-07 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] FL R F000381 0 States that the House of Representatives, recognizing the need for a strong United States-flag air carrier system and the role of Pan American World Airways in such a system, hereby expresses its concern with the current critical financial situation of United States-flag carriers engaged in international air transportation and urges the Civil Aeronautics Board and the responsible executive agencies of the Government to take such steps as may be necessary to implement the President's objectives in strengthening United States international airlines. 2024-08-01T18:27:09Z  
93-hr-17047 93 hr 17047 A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of rebates by shippers of property in air transportation, and for other purposes. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-03 1974-10-03 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] MI D D000355 1 Prohibits the solicitation or acceptance of rebates by shippers of property in air transportation. Sets forth penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1373(b)) 2024-08-01T18:38:58Z  
93-hr-17049 93 hr 17049 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-03 1974-10-03 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] FL R F000381 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:07Z  
93-hr-17054 93 hr 17054 A bill to impose additional standards with respect to the construction, conversion, and operation of oil tankers in order to prevent the pollution of the marine environment, and for other purposes. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-03 1974-10-03 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 0 Imposes standards on the construction, conversion, and operation of oil tankers in order to prevent the pollution of the marine environment. 2024-08-01T18:38:56Z  
93-hr-17082 93 hr 17082 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-03 1974-10-03 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Pike, Otis G. [D-NY-1] NY D P000348 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:07Z  
93-s-4083 93 s 4083 Fly United States - Flag Air Carrier Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-03 1974-10-03 Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. Senate Sen. Fong, Hiram L. [R-HI] HI R F000245 0 Fly United States-Flag Air Carrier Act - Provides that whenever any executive department or other agency or instrumentality of the United States shall procure, contract for, or otherwise obtain for its own account or in furtherance of the purposes or pursuant to the terms of any contract, agreement, or other special arrangement made or entered into under which payment is made from funds appropriated, owned, controlled, granted, or conditionally granted or utilized by or otherwise established for the account of the United States, or shall furnish to or for the account of any foreign nation, or any international agency, or other organization, of whatever nationality, without provisions for reimbursement, any transportation of persons (and their personal effects) or property by air between a place in the United States and a place outside thereof or between two places both of which are outside the United States, the appropriate agency or agencies shall take such steps as may be necessary to assure that such transportation is provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent authorized by such certificates or by regulations or exemptions of the Civil Aeronautics Board and to the extent service by such carriers is available. Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to disallow any expenditure from appropriated funds for payment for such personnel or cargo transportation on an air carrier not holding a certificate under such Act in the absence of satisfactory proof of the necessity thereof. 2025-09-03T12:53:20Z  
93-s-4084 93 s 4084 Investigation of Unfair Competitive Practices in International Air Transportation Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-03 1974-10-03 Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations. Senate Sen. Fong, Hiram L. [R-HI] HI R F000245 0 Investigation of Unfair Competitive Practices in International Air Transportation Act - Directs the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Transportation, the Civil Aeronautics Board, and the other departments or agencies, to keep under review all forms of discrimination or unfair competitive practices to which United States air carriers are subject in providing foreign air transportation services and to take all appropriate actions within their respective jurisdictions to eliminate such forms of discrimination or unfair competitive practices. Stipulates that each of these departments and agencies shall request from Congress such additional legislation as may be deemed necessary at any time it is determined there is inadequate legal authority for dealing with any form of discrimination or unfair competitive practice found to exist. 2025-09-03T12:53:20Z  
93-s-4085 93 s 4085 A bill to amend the International Aviation Facilities Act (49 U.S.C. 1151-1160). Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-03 1974-10-03 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Fong, Hiram L. [R-HI] HI R F000245 0 Authorizes the imposition of compensating charges on air carriers of a foreign country upon a determination that charges for the use of airport property in such foreign country unreasonably exceed the amount charged to foreign carriers for comparable services in the United States, and only after the failure of negotiations with such foreign country to reduce such charges. States that the amounts collected pursuant to this Act shall be used to compensate air carriers for excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-s-4086 93 s 4086 A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to authorize assistance to certain United States air carriers. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-03 1974-10-03 Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Fong, Hiram L. [R-HI] HI R F000245 0 Authorizes the Export-Import Bank to provide guarantees, insurance, and extensions of credit to United States Air carriers whose principal competitors are foreign air carriers which have received the benefit of Bank guarantees, insurance, or credit. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
93-hr-16992 93 hr 16992 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-02 1974-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] NY D B000432 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:05Z  
93-hr-17007 93 hr 17007 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-02 1974-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] NY R L000243 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:06Z  
93-hr-17012 93 hr 17012 A bill to provide a means for a compensating U.S. air carriers for excessive or discriminatory airport landing fees charged such carrier in a foreign country. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-02 1974-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Sarasin, Ronald A. [R-CT-5] CT R S000062 0 Provides, under the International Aviation Facilities Act, that the Secretary of Transportation shall survey airport landing fees charged to United States air carriers by foreign governments or other foreign entities. States that if the Secretary determines that such fees unreasonably exceed comparable airport landing fees in the United States or are otherwise discriminatory, he shall determine compensating fees which shall be imposed upon air carriers of such discriminating countries as a condition to acceptance of the general declaration at the time of landing or takeoff of such foreign carriers. 2024-08-01T18:38:59Z  
93-hr-17024 93 hr 17024 Urban Mass Transportation Amendments Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-02 1974-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency. House Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] MN R F000380 0 Urban Mass Transportation Amendments - States that the purposes of this Act are: (1) to provide a Federal commitment in cooperation with State and local governments of sufficient proportions to insure increased mobility and access to opportunity in all urbanized areas; (2) to encourage urbanized areas to attract a greater proportion of total daily passenger trips to mass transportation modes and services; (3) to provide incentives for improved and efficient urban mass transportation systems and services; and (4) to establish performance, cost, and quality of service criteria which will enable significant evaluations of urban mass transportation performance. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act for fiscal year 1976 and each fiscal year thereafter. Declares that on the first day of each fiscal year the Secretary shall apportion the authorized sums to the State in the ratio which the population in urbanized areas, or parts thereof, as designated by the Bureau of the Census, in each State bears to the total population in all such urbanized areas or parts thereof, in all the States as shown by the latest available Federal census. Sets forth an allocation formula for such funds. Provides that sums apportioned to any Governor under this Act shall be available for obligation by that Governor for a period of two years after the close of the fiscal year for which such sums are apportioned, and any amounts so apportioned remaining unobligated at the end of such period shall lapse and shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States for deposits as miscellaneous receipts. States that the Secretary may approve grants under this Act up to $10,500,000,000 in an aggregate amount. Declares that the Federal share payable on account of any project financed with funds available under this Act shall not exceed 70 percent of the cost of the project. Provides that funds available for the payment of operating expenses to improve mass transportation service shall be supplementary to and not in substituti… 2025-09-03T12:50:08Z  
93-hres-1405 93 hres 1405 Resolution expressing the concern of the House of Representatives with respect to the financial situation of United States flag carriers engaged in international air transportation. Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-02 1974-10-02 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Jarman, John [D-OK-5] OK D J000057 1 States that the House of Representatives, recognizing the need for a strong United States-flag air carrier system and the role of Pan American World Airways in such a system, hereby expresses its concern with the current critical financial situation of United States-flag carriers engaged in international air transportation and urges the Civil Aeronautics Board and the responsible executive agencies of the Government to take such steps as may be necessary to implement the President's objectives in strengthening United States international airlines. 2024-08-01T18:27:09Z  
93-hr-16976 93 hr 16976 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-01 1974-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] NY D A000052 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:00Z  
93-hr-16978 93 hr 16978 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-01 1974-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-1] CA R C000475 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:08Z  
93-hr-16980 93 hr 16980 Highway Beautification Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-01 1974-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Esch, Marvin L. [R-MI-2] MI R E000213 0 Highway Beautification Act - Provides for a ten percent reduction in Federal-aid highway funds to States apportioned on or after Janury 1, 1976, unless specified outdoor advertising outside of incorporated cities and villages is effectively controlled along the Interstate and primary systems. Authorizes appropriations for the control of outdoor advertising; for the control, relocation, or removal of junkyards; and for the landscaping and scenic enhancement of strips of land adjacent to Interstate and primary highways for the fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977. 2025-09-03T12:50:02Z  
93-hr-16988 93 hr 16988 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-10-01 1974-10-01 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11] FL D R000401 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:00Z  
93-hr-16931 93 hr 16931 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-30 1974-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Grover, James R., Jr. [R-NY-2] NY R G000504 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:00Z  
93-hr-16949 93 hr 16949 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-30 1974-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI-1] HI D M000250 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:00Z  
93-hr-16952 93 hr 16952 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to establish a nuclear vessel construction program. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-30 1974-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13] OH R M001031 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to accept bids for the construction of three nuclear powered merchant vessels and to grant incentive financing over the estimated domestic cost of construction of a fossil fueled vessel with the same dead weight tonnage and the same characteristics in other pertinent respects. Provides that the prospective owners of the vessels shall agree to: (1) repay any aid granted with interest to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury and with an allowance for administrative costs to the Secretary of Commerce; (2) dispose of radioactive portions of the vessel at the end of its operating life in accordance with directions of the Atomic Energy Commission; and (3) other specified conditions including those determined to be necessary to protect the interests of the United States. Provides that the Secretary of Commerce and the Atomic Energy Commission shall provide facilities for the disposition of radioactive portions of the vessel during its operating life. 2024-08-01T18:38:49Z  
93-s-4055 93 s 4055 A bill to amend Internal Revenue Code with respect to airline tickets. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-30 1974-09-30 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Fannin, Paul J. [R-AZ] AZ R F000013 0 Requires airline tickets to show total charges for transportation and for taxes, under the Internal Revenue Code. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 7275(a)) 2024-08-01T18:43:12Z  
93-s-4057 93 s 4057 Transportation Safety Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-30 1974-10-07 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 15223 passed in lieu. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 0 Transportation Safety Act - Title I: Hazardous Materials - Hazardous Materials Transportation Act - Provides that upon finding that the transportation of a particular quantity and form of material in commerce may pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property, the Secretary of Transportation shall designate such quantity and form of material or group or class of such materials as a hazardous material. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations for the safe transportation in commerce of hazardous materials, in cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Authorizes the Secretary to establish criteria for the handling of "extremely hazardous material." Requires transporters of such materials to register with the Secretary. Prohibits transportation of radioactive materials on passenger-carrying aircraft in commerce, unless such materials are for research or medical use. Empowers the Secretary to investigate, issue subpenas, and conduct research in carrying out this Act. Imposes a $10,000 per day civil penalty for violations of this Act, and a $25,000 fine and/or up to five years imprisonment for knowing violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary and citizens to seek legal relief from violations of this Act. Empowers citizens to petition the Secretary to designate materials as hazardous or extremely hazardous, and to commence action in Federal district court if the Secretary fails to act. Requires compliance with this Act within two years. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary sums, not to exceed $7,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, to carry out this Act. Title II: Rail Safety - Rail Safety Improvement Act - Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit a comprehensive rail safety report for the President and Congress by March 17, 1976. Requires the report to include identification of: (1) rail safety areas for which standards have not been issued; (2) more cost-effective methods of inspection and enforcement of Federal rail safety standards; and (3) S… 2025-09-03T12:53:19Z  
93-hr-16909 93 hr 16909 A bill to amend section 7275 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to airline tickets. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-27 1974-09-27 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Karth, Joseph E. [D-MN-4] MN D K000014 0 Requires, under the Internal Revenue Code, that tickets for all taxable airline transportation show the total amount paid and the taxes imposed thereon. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 7275) 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
93-hr-16911 93 hr 16911 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-26 1974-09-26 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:50:00Z  
93-hr-16912 93 hr 16912 A bill to amend section 410 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide financial assistance during the energy crisis to U.S. air carriers engaged in overseas and foreign air transportation. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-26 1974-09-26 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 0 Authorizes the Civil Aeronautics Board to provide financial assistance for 24 months based on fuel price increases resulting from the energy crisis to United States air carriers engaged in overseas and foreign air transportation. 2024-08-01T18:38:51Z  
93-sres-411 93 sres 411 Resolution concerning fair treatment of U.S.-Flag international air transport carriers. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-25 1974-09-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Civil Aeronautics Board shall immediately take steps to eliminate discrimination in mail compensation in favor of foreign flag carriers and to assure fair and reasonable compensation for the transportation of passengers and freight; and (2) the Civil Aeronautics Board and the responsible executive agencies shall cooperate with the United States-flag international air carriers to improve their route structures and shall take steps to eliminate any discrimination against the United States carriers being practiced by foreign governments or authorities. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-hr-16813 93 hr 16813 Air Travelers Fair Security Costs Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-24 1974-09-24 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] MS R C000567 0 Air Travelers Fair Security Costs Act - Prohibits air carriers from charging passengers for security services in excess of the actual costs to the air carriers for providing the services. Requires the Civil Aeronautics Board within sixty days after enactment of this Act to establish procedures whereby each carrier shall report to the Board at the end of every six-month period thereafter the following: (1) the actual costs to said carrier for the provision of security measures for the protection of passengers during the preceding six-month period; and (2) the total amount of surcharges collected during the same six-month period for security measures to protect passengers. 2025-09-03T12:49:59Z  
93-hr-16821 93 hr 16821 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-24 1974-09-24 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Froehlich, Harold V. [R-WI-8] WI R F000388 0 International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdiction to attempt to eliminate discriminatory and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry. Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the Country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved. Provides that the Postmaster General shall not authorize a higher rate of compensation for the transportation by foreign carriers of mail between the United States and such foreign country as that country pays to air carriers transporting its mail by aircraft between such country and the United States. Requires that the government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable. 2025-09-03T12:49:59Z  
93-hr-16836 93 hr 16836 A bill to amend title 49 of the United States Code to protect airline ticket agents from liability for the usage of stolen airline tickets. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-24 1974-09-24 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] NY D M001098 0 Provides that it shall be unlawful for any air carrier or any foreign air carrier to demand the payment of money from, or otherwise to assert legal liability against, a ticket agent for the usage by persons known or unknown of airline tickets stolen by persons known or unknown from said ticket agent, if: (1) said ticket agent was not a participant, directly or indirectly, in the theft of said tickets, and (2) said ticket agent has given notice to the carrier or a representative of the carrier of the fact of the theft and the identifying serial numbers of the stolen tickets. (Adds 49 U.S.C. 1388) 2024-08-01T18:38:50Z  
93-hr-16843 93 hr 16843 Amendments Act to the Federal-Aid Highway Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-24 1974-09-24 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1] KS R S000217 0 Amendments Act to the Federal-Aid Highway Act - Declares it to be the intent of Congress to establish a national transportation policy recognizing the interdependence of the cities and the countryside, the interrelationships between various transportation modes, and the necessity to make use of the best available technology and transportation resources to meet the transportation needs of the Nation. Increases authorizations for primary and secondary highway systems, bridge replacement and reconstruction, and for projects to eliminate or reduce the hazards of high-accident sections of highways for fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976. Provides for a program to be administered at the county level with funds from the Highway Trust Fund to initiate an emergency bridge replacement program for non-Federal countryside roads and highways. 2025-09-03T12:50:01Z  
93-hr-16853 93 hr 16853 A bill to authorize the construction of a highway bridge across the Snake River between Clarkston, Wash., and Lewiston, Idaho. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-24 1974-09-24 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] WA D F000239 1 Authorizes the construction of a highway bridge across the Snake River between Clarkston, Washington, and Lewiston, Idaho. 2024-08-01T18:38:53Z  
93-hr-16792 93 hr 16792 A bill to amend section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to highway safety programs. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-23 1974-09-23 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Grasso, Ella T. [D-CT-6] CT D G000387 0 Removes the requirement that State highway safety plans obligate motorcyclists to wear safety helmets when riding a motorcycle on the streets and highways of such State. 2024-08-01T18:38:45Z  
93-hr-16809 93 hr 16809 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to establish a grant program to enable public ports to comply with certain Federal standards, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to undertake a comprehensive study of the present and future needs of public ports in the United States, and for other purposes. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-23 1974-09-23 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] ME D K000356 0 Establishes a grant program to enable any State, local government, or interstate agency or other public port authority to apply to the Secretary of Commerce for financial assistance to assist such agency in making such improvements as may be required to any port operated by it in order to bring such port into compliance with any requirements relating to environmental protection, the public health and safety, or port or cargo security which may be imposed by Federal law. Defines the term "improvements" as including, but not limited to, the construction, repair, or rehabilitation of port structures and areas, the training of employees, and the hiring of additional employees. States that the Secretary may grant to the applicant all or a part of the money applied for, except that no grant or aggregate of grants made under this Act to any State, local, or interstate agency or public port authority may exceed $1,000,000. Authorizes appropriations of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and each fiscal year thereafter for grants under this Act. Directs the Secretary to undertake a comprehensive study to determine the immediate and long-range requirements of public ports in the United States: (1) for expansion and modernization in order to meet adequately the economic and defense needs of the United States, and (2) to meet such standards as may be imposed by law for purposes of environmental protection and port safety and security. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress the final results of such study not later than one year after the effective date of this Act. Authorizes appropriations of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for purposes of conducting the study. 2024-08-01T18:38:48Z  
93-s-4034 93 s 4034 A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 so as to assure opportunity for the Board's participation and representation in certain court proceedings through its own counsel as a matter of right and to provide for all review of Board actions in the Courts of Appeals. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-23 1974-09-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 1 Provides for participation by and representation of the Civil Aeronautics Board proceedings through its own counsel as a matter of right and to provide for all review of Board actions in the Courts of Appeals. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-s-4035 93 s 4035 A bill to exempt highway motor vehicles used exclusively in soil and water conservation work from the highway use tax. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-23 1974-09-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Exempts highway motor vehicles which are not for hire and are used exclusively in soil and water conservation work from the highway use tax. 2024-08-01T18:43:12Z  
93-hr-16732 93 hr 16732 A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 with respect to certain seatbelt standards under such act. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-19 1974-09-19 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Clark, Frank M. [D-PA-25] PA D C000431 0 Provides that nothing in the National Traffic and Motor Safety Act, or regulations pursuant thereto, shall require any motor vehicle to be equipped with any starter interlock system, or any buzzer, light, or other warning system, associated with seatbelts or upper torso restraints, or any similar system requiring the use of such belts or restraints in order to start or operate the vehicle or producing a buzzing, light, or other warning signal if such belts or restraints are not used. Requires standards to be promulgated by the Secretary within sixty days of enactment of this Act to require that such a starter interlock system, and such a warning sytem, be made available with any new motor vehicles at the option of the purchaser. 2024-08-01T18:38:42Z  
93-hr-16706 93 hr 16706 A bill to amend section 403(b) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require reduced-rate transportation for certain disabled veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-18 1974-09-18 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7] NY D A000052 0 Requires, under the Federal Aviation Act, that each air carrier shall provide half-fare air transportation on a space-available basis to veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who hold a total and permanent service-connected disability. 2024-08-01T18:38:42Z  
93-s-4012 93 s 4012 Railroad Revenue Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-17 1974-09-17 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] IN D H000297 1 Railroad Revenue Act - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Definitions - Expresses the findings of Congress and declares the purposes of this Act, including to organize a nonprofit corporation to acquire, rehabilitate, and modernize, the rail lines. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title II: Interstate Railroad System - Requires every rail carrier to provide the Secretary of Transportation, the Rail Services Planning Office, and the Interstate Railroad Corporation with specified information on time tables, slow orders, restrictions, and speeds authorized on every rail line for freight and passenger trains at all times since January 1, 1935. Provides that the initial Interstate Railroad System shall consist of all rail lines operated within the United States by domestic railroad companies which as of the date of enactment of this Act are subject to traffic usage of at least 10 million gross ton-miles per year per mile of rail line. Provides for hearings and recommendations by the Interstate Commerce Commission on the System, and subsequently, for final designation of such System. Requires the prescribing of maintenance standards for the System. Enumerates procedures for modification of the System. States that within two years after enactment of this Act the Secretary and the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, shall jointly carry out a study of the long-term capital needs for modernization and major upgrading of the Interstate Railroad System, including high density passenger corridors. Title III: Interstate Railroad Corporation - Authorizes to be created an Interstate Railroad Corporation to rehabilitate, maintain, and modernize the rail lines of the Interstate Railroad System so as to develop the potential of modern rail service in meeting the transportation requirements of the Nation. Sets forth the processes of organization, board of directors, general powers, and bookkeeping, recordkeeping and reporting aspects of the Corporation. Title IV: Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance of Rail Lines… 2025-09-03T12:53:19Z  
93-hr-16673 93 hr 16673 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to establish a Great Lakes Region Office in the Maritime Administration, Department of Commerce. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-16 1974-09-16 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] MI R V000027 0 States that in order to implement the seacoast status of the Great Lakes, as recognized in the Merchant Marine Act, there is established within the Maritime Administration a Great Lakes Region Office through which the Secretary of Commerce shall carry out the activities of the Administration with respect to programs relating to the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway System. Authorizes to be appropriated such amounts as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T18:38:40Z  
93-s-4003 93 s 4003 A bill to amend the Regional Reorganization Act of 1973 to extend the period for completing the final system plan. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-16 1974-09-16 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] IN D H000297 4 Provides, under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, for an extension of the deadlines for the preliminary system plan and the final system plan. Increases the authorization of appropriations for administrative expenses of the U.S. Railway Association from $26,000,000 to $40,000,000. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-hr-16640 93 hr 16640 A bill to amend the Interstate Commerce Act to require that certain emergency equipment be carried in any motor vehicle operated by a motor carrier to transport a charter party of passengers, a majority of whom are at least 60 years of age. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-12 1974-09-12 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-22] CA D C000780 1 Requires, under the Interstate Commerce Act, that a two-way radio and a respirator be carried in any motor vehicle operated by a motor carrier to transport a charter party of passengers, a majority of whom are at least sixty years of age. 2024-08-01T18:38:42Z  
93-hr-16647 93 hr 16647 A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-12 1974-09-12 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Karth, Joseph E. [D-MN-4] MN D K000014 1 Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement as being adverse to the public interest. Provides that such termination shall be effective as of February 1, 1973. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1382). 2024-08-01T18:38:42Z  
93-hr-16652 93 hr 16652 A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-12 1974-09-12 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14] FL D P000218 2 Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement as being adverse to the public interest. Provides that such termination shall be effective as of February 1, 1973. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1382). 2024-08-01T18:38:42Z  
93-hr-16600 93 hr 16600 A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, relating to a national maximum speed limit. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-11 1974-09-11 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] NJ D H000840 0 Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold funding of Federal-aid highway projects from any State which has a maximum speed limit on any public highway in excess of 55 miles per hour. 2024-08-01T18:38:37Z  
93-hr-16613 93 hr 16613 A bill to promote the expedient completion of certain projects for the reconstruction of highways on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-11 1974-09-11 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] MS R C000567 0 Allows the Secretary of Transportation to exempt any project for the reconstruction of any highway on the Interstate System from the provisions of Federal law relating to the issuance of reports, standards, and guidelines and provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 upon determining that such exemption is necessary for the expedient completion of such project in the interests of highway safety or the economic welfare of the area, or both. 2024-08-01T18:38:45Z  
93-hr-16625 93 hr 16625 A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to provide that the program of financial interchange with the social security system shall be placed on a current basis. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-11 1974-09-11 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2] WV D S000778 0 Provides, under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, that prior to the close of the 1975 fiscal year, and each fiscal year thereafter, for a determination of the amounts, if any, which if added to or subtracted from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund would place each such Trust Fund in the same position in which it would have been if: (1) service as an employee after December 31, 1936, had been included in the term 'employment' as defined in the Social Security Act and in the Federal Insurance Contributions Act; and (2) this Act had not been enacted. Provides for the transfer to and from the Railroad Retirement Account the sums so determined. 2024-08-01T18:38:42Z  
93-sres-398 93 sres 398 Resolution relating to highway safety standards. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-10 1974-09-10 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] WA D M000053 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate on highway safety standards involving seatbelts and ignition interlock systems. Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) that the consumer be offered an interim option which allows the motorist to elect to override the interlock system prior to starting the vehicle; (2) that the Department of Transportation promulgate a revised Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to become effective as soon as practicable, which removes the ignition interlock system entirely and that a passive restraint system such as an air cushion capable of operating under extreme climatic conditions or belt system be made standard equipment at such time; (3) that a passive restraint system is one that requires no specific manual activity on the part of the occupant to make such system operative; and (4) that the insurance industry and State insurance regulators cooperate in the establishment of auto insurance rates which reflect the relative injury reducing characteristics of the optional restraint systems available and that such representative rate information be given to the purchaser at the time of sale in accordance with procedures for consumer information dissemination contained in the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Saving Act. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-s-3966 93 s 3966 A bill to promote the expedient completion of certain projects for the reconstruction of highways on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. Transportation and Public Works 1974-09-05 1974-09-05 Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works. Senate Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] MS D E000018 0 Allows the Secretary of Transportation to exempt any project for the reconstruction of any highway on the Interstate System from the provisions of Federal law relating to the issuance of reports, standards, and guidelines and provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 upon determining that such exemption is necessary for the expedient completion of such project in the interests of highway safety or the economic welfare of the area, or both. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
93-hr-16543 93 hr 16543 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to establish a Great Lakes Region Office in the Maritime Administration, Department of Commerce. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-22 1974-08-22 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] MN D F000350 0 States that in order to implement the seacoast status of the Great Lakes, as recognized in the Merchant Marine Act, there is established within the Maritime Administration a Great Lakes Region Office through which the Secretary of Commerce shall carry out the activities of the Administration with respect to programs relating to the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway System. Authorizes to be appropriated such amounts as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T18:38:32Z  
93-hr-16522 93 hr 16522 Railroad Revenue Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-21 1974-08-21 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] MA D H000230 9 Railroad Revenue Act - Imposes, under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to transportation by air, a tax equal to one percent of the amount paid for the transportation of property within the United States by rail, motor vehicle, or water. States that in the case of property transported: (1) from a point outside the United States to a point within the United States, or (2) from a point within the United States to a point outside the United States, the tax imposed shall apply to the amount paid for that part of the transportation which takes place within the United States. Provides that, with specified exceptions, the tax imposed by this Act shall be paid by the person making the payment subject to the tax. 2025-09-03T12:49:49Z  
93-hr-16523 93 hr 16523 Federal Aid Railroad Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-21 1974-08-21 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] MA D H000230 9 Federal Aid Railroad Act - Title I: Fundings, Purposes, and Definitions - Enumerates the purposes of this Act, including that it is necessary to designate an Interstate Railroad System and to organize a nonprofit corporation to modernize the rail lines. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title II: Interstate Railroad System - Requires every rail carrier to submit an inventory of rail lines to the Secretary of Transportation, the Rail Services Planning Office and the Interstate Railroad Corporation. States that the initial Interstate Railroad System shall consist of all rail lines operated by domestic railroad companies which are subject to traffic usage of at least 10 million gross ton-miles per year per mile of rail line. Prescribes the procedures for final designation of the System and for the establishment, maintenance and modification of the System. Provides for the designation of high density passenger corridors in the System and for satisfaction of long-term capital improvement needs. Authorizes to be appropriated, for purposes of this title, $1,000,000 each for the Rail Services Planning Office and for the Corps of Engineers. Title III: Interstate Railroad Corporation - Authorizes to be created an Interstate Railroad Corporation to rehabilitate, maintain, and modernize the rail lines of the System. Prescribes the processes for organization, bylaws, officers and general powers of the Corporation. Requires annual auditing of the accounts of the Corporation and the making of quarterly and annual reports. Title IV: Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance of Rail Lines by Corporation and States - Provides, upon consideration of specified criteria, for the conveyance by any railroad to the corporation of its right, title, and interest in all its rail lines included within the System. Authorizes appropriations of sums for Federal payments of property tax equivalents. Sets forth the operational responsibilities of the corporation and the States and the procedures for: (1) the operations of rail freig… 2025-09-03T12:49:46Z  
93-s-3942 93 s 3942 An original bill to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the promotion of tourist travel in the United States. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-21 1974-09-11 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 0 Authorizes appropriations up to $2,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977 to the Secretary of Commerce for the promotion of tourist travel in the United States. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
93-hr-16485 93 hr 16485 A bill to amend section 201(c) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide that matters requiring a decision by the Civil Aeronautics Board shall be acted upon by a quorum of not less than three members of the Board meeting jointly, and for other purposes. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-20 1974-08-20 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3] CA D M001035 2 Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, that matters requiring a decision by the Civil Aeronautics Board shall be acted upon by a quorum of not less than three members of the Board meeting jointly. 2024-08-01T18:38:33Z  
93-s-3934 93 s 3934 Federal-Aid Highway Amendments of 1074 Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-20 1975-01-04 Public law 93-643. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 0 (LATEST SUMMARY) Federal-Aid Highway Amendments - Authorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund for the Federal-aid primary and secondary systems in rural areas. Authorizes appropriations for control of outdoor advertising, control of junkyards, landscaping, Indian reservation roads and bridges, a rural highway public mass transportation demonstration program, an engineering and feasibility study for a railroad-highway crossing demonstration project in Lafayette, Indiana. Declares it to be national policy that elderly and handicapped persons have the same right as other persons to utilize mass transportation facilities. Requires that recipients of Federal financial assistance be required by the Secretary of Transportation to implement such policy. Increases, and provides a formula for determination of, vehicle weight allowances on Federal-aid highways. Requires States to certify that State law respecting maximum vehicle size and weight on Federal-aid systems in such State is being enforced. Sets limitations on Alaska ferry operations. Provides for the control of outdoor advertising and junkyards, authorizing appropriations for such control measures. Authorizes appropriations for the special bridge replacement program. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to not approve specified projects in any State which has a maximum speed limit in excess of 55 miles per hour. Authorizes appropriations for access highways to public recreation areas on specified lakes. Empowers the Secretary, with regard to the Northeast corridor demonstration rail crossings, to permit selected public crossings of unusually low-potential hazard to remain at ground level. Authorizes projects to reconstruct or replace the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida. Authorizes Federal assistance for bikeway demonstration projects. Provides for Federal grants for carpool demonstration programs. Provides for Federal grants for the construction, reconstruction, and improvement of off-system roads. … 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
93-hr-16467 93 hr 16467 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, in order to permit cargo vessels to carry more than 16 passengers when emergency situations arise. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-19 1974-08-19 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1] VA D D000474 0 Permits cargo vessels, under the Merchant Marine Act, to carry more than 16 passengers when emergency situations arise. 2024-08-01T18:38:31Z  
93-hr-16472 93 hr 16472 A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to undertake a comprehensive study of the present and future needs of public ports in the United States, to establish a loan and grant program to enable public ports to comply with certain Federal standards. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-19 1974-08-19 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Kyros, Peter N. [D-ME-1] ME D K000356 0 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to undertake a study to determine the immediate and long-range requirements of public ports in the United States. Provides that any State, local government, interstate agency or public port authority may apply to the Secretary for financial assistance in making improvements required by Federal law. Prescribes the restrictions on such loans. Authorizes to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1975 and 1976 to carry out the study and $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and each fiscal year thereafter for purposes of making the loans under this Act. 2024-08-01T18:38:37Z  
93-hr-16446 93 hr 16446 A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 23 of the United States Code to provide for construction of access highways to rural areas substantially impacted by accelerated mining and power generation activities to meet national energy demands. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-15 1974-08-15 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Roncalio, Teno [D-WY-At Large] WY D R000421 0 Expresses the finding of Congress that it is in the national interest to encourage the construction and improvement of highways on the Federal-aid system (other than the Interstate System) providing access to rural areas where mining and extraction of mineral resources, including power production activities, to meet the Nation's growing energy needs have been accelerated and thereby have created new transportation demands exceeding existing highway capabilities. Authorizes the making of grants to States for the construction and improvement of such highways. Directs each State highway department to designate substantial energy mining impact areas in the State. Authorizes to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. 2024-08-01T18:38:37Z  
93-s-3910 93 s 3910 Agricultural and Rural Commodities Transportation Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-15 1974-08-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT] MT D M000671 1 Agricultural and Rural Commodities Transportation Act - Title I: Short Title - Sets forth the title by which this Act is to be cited. Title II: Amendments to Part 1 of the Interstate Commerce Act - Defines specific terms as they are held to be meant in the application of provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act. Defines such terms as "variable cost" and "fully allocated cost". Empowers the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine and prescribe what will be a just, reasonable, and compensatory individual or joint rate, fare, or charge, or rates, fares, or charges not less than the variable cost or in excess of 100 percent of the fully allocated total cost, to be charged by a common carrier or carriers by railroad subject to this part for the transportation of agricultural commodities, where shippers have no effective alternative means of transport, and to make an order that the carrier or carriers shall cease and desist from such violation to the extent to which the Commission finds that the same does or will exist. Directs the Commission to promulgate and publish rules and regulations prescribing uniform cost accounting methods for carriers by railroad subject to this part. States that such rules and regulations shall prescribe the elements of cost to be included in the calculation of carriers' variable and fully allocated total costs as required in this Act. Directs the Commission to promulgate, publish, maintain, and update a formula necessary to determine the variable and fully allocated total costs of railroad carriers, on an individual and regional grouped basis, necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Title III: Effective Dates - Sets forth a schedule of effective dates whereunder specified provisions of this Act shall become effective. 2025-09-03T12:53:19Z  
93-s-3915 93 s 3915 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to establish a Great Lakes Region Office in the Maritime Administration, Department of Commerce. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-15 1974-08-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] IN D H000297 15 States that in order to implement the seacoast status of the Great Lakes, as recognized in the Merchant Marine Act, there is established within the Maritime Administration a Great Lakes Region Office through which the Secretary of Commerce shall carry out the activities of the Administration with respect to programs relating to the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway system. Authorizes to be appropriated such amounts as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
93-hr-16431 93 hr 16431 A bill to amend section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to highway safety programs. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-14 1974-08-14 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2] CT R S000836 0 Removes the requirement that State highway safety plans obligate motorcyclists to wear safety helmets when riding a motorcycle on the streets and highways of such State. 2024-08-01T18:38:28Z  
93-hr-16361 93 hr 16361 A bill to require the Secretary of transportation to investigate and report to the Congress with respect to whether certain railroad facilities and equipment meet Federal safety standards, and for other purposes. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-09 1974-08-09 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Requires the Secretary of Transportation to investigate and report to the Congress with respect to whether railroad facilities and equipment owned and operated by the Penn Central Railroad Company meet Federal safety standards. 2024-08-01T18:38:26Z  
93-hr-16333 93 hr 16333 A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to permit nationals of the United States to Serve as officers and crew aboard vessels documented under laws of the United States. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-08 1974-08-08 Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 0 Permits nationals of the United States to serve as officers and crew aboard vessels documented under laws of the United States under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. 2024-08-01T18:38:24Z  
93-hr-16305 93 hr 16305 A bill to clarify authorization for the approval by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency of the exchange of a portion of real property conveyed to the city of Grand Junction, Colo., for airport purposes. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-07 1974-08-07 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Johnson, James P. (Jim) [R-CO-4] CO R J000148 0 Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency to exchange a portion of real property conveyed to the city of Grand Junction, Colorado, for airport purposes. 2024-08-01T18:38:25Z  
93-hr-16316 93 hr 16316 A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require the establishment of certain standards relating to gasoline tanks. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-07 1974-08-07 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Cronin, Paul W. [R-MA-5] MA R C000925 0 Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish standards to require that gasoline tank openings shall not be placed near the front or rear of motor vehicles. 2024-08-01T18:38:25Z  
93-hr-16275 93 hr 16275 Amendments Act to the Federal-Aid Highway Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-06 1974-08-06 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] AR D A000103 1 Amendments Act to the Federal-Aid Highway Act - Declares it to be the intent of Congress to establish a national transportation policy recognizing the interdependence of the cities and the countryside, the interrelationships between various transportation modes, and the necessity to make use of the best available technology and transportation resources to meet the transportation needs of the Nation. Increases authorizations for primary and secondary highway systems, bridge replacement and reconstruction, and for projects to eliminate or reduce the hazards of high-accident sections of highways for fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976. Provides for a program to be administered at the county level with funds from the Highway Trust Fund to initiate an emergency bridge replacement program for non-Federal countryside roads and highways. 2025-09-03T12:49:38Z  
93-hr-16282 93 hr 16282 A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement. Transportation and Public Works 1974-08-06 1974-08-06 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. O'Hara, James G. [D-MI-12] MI D O000055 0 Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement, effective January 1, 1975. 2024-08-01T18:38:25Z  
93-hr-16184 93 hr 16184 A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code to add 90 miles to the Interstate System and provide for the inclusion of a critical north-south highway corridor. Transportation and Public Works 1974-07-31 1974-07-31 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 0 Authorizes an additional 90 miles to the Interstate System and authorizes $150,000,000 to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund in order to improve ninety miles of U.S. Route 219 between I-76 and I-80 to full interstate standards. 2024-08-01T18:38:21Z  
93-hr-16185 93 hr 16185 A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code to add 337 miles to the Interstate System and provide for the inclusion of a critical north-south highway corridor. Transportation and Public Works 1974-07-31 1974-07-31 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 3 Provides for the addition of three hundred and thirty-seven miles to the Interstate System. Stipulates that such mileage shall be available only for designation as an Interstate System traffic corridor between Buffalo, New York, and the vicinity of Grantsville, Maryland. Authorizes appropriations of $562,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T18:38:22Z  
93-hr-16186 93 hr 16186 A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code to add 320 miles to the Interstate System and provide for the inclusion of a critical north-south highway corridor. Transportation and Public Works 1974-07-31 1974-07-31 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 3 Provides for the addition of 320 miles to the Federal Highway Interstate System and for the inclusion of a north-south highway corridor between Buffalo, New York, and Morgantown, West Virginia. 2024-08-01T18:38:22Z  
93-hr-16187 93 hr 16187 A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code to add 272 miles to the Interstate System and provide for the inclusion of a critical north-south highway corridor. Transportation and Public Works 1974-07-31 1974-07-31 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 2 Provides for the addition of two hundred and seventy-two miles to the Interstate System. Stipulates that such mileage shall be available only for designation as an Interstate System traffic corridor between Buffalo, New York, and the Bedford exchange of I-76, Pennsylvania. Authorizes appropriations of $454,000,000 out of the Highway Trust Fund to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T18:38:21Z  
93-hr-16188 93 hr 16188 A bill to amend title 23 of the United States Code to add 522 miles to the Interstate System and provide for the inclusion of a critical north-south highway corridor. Transportation and Public Works 1974-07-31 1974-07-31 Referred to House Committee on Public Works. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 3 Provides for the addition of five hundred and twenty-two miles to the Interstate System. Stipulates that such mileage shall be available only for designation as an Interstate System traffic corridor between Buffalo, New York, and Princeton, West Virginia. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $870,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2024-08-01T18:38:22Z  
93-hr-16191 93 hr 16191 A bill to terminate the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement. Transportation and Public Works 1974-07-31 1974-07-31 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15] NJ D P000106 0 Provides for the termination of the Airlines Mutual Aid Agreement as being adverse to the public interest. Provides that such termination shall be effective as of February 1, 1973. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1382). 2024-08-01T18:38:18Z  
93-hr-16198 93 hr 16198 Railroad Right-of-Way Fire Prevention Act Transportation and Public Works 1974-07-31 1974-07-31 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] NY R K000086 0 Railroad Right-of-Way Fire Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation, under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, to establish fire Safety requirements for locomotives to minimize the danger of fires along railroad rights-of-way. (Amends 45 U.S.C. 431-441) 2025-09-03T12:49:36Z  

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