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The original documents are located in Box 5, folder "Congress - General" of the Loen and Leppert Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 5 of the Loen and Leppert Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library 1974 Primary Election Data Source: Democratic National Congressional Campaign Committee, Edmund L. Henshaw, Executive Director. Primary Filing Primary House State Senator Governor Date Date Runoff Seats March 19 Illinois Dec. 17, '73 Stevenson (D) D-10; R-14 May 4 Texas Feb. 4 June I Briscoe (D) D-20; R-4 May 7* Alabama March 1 June 4 Allen (D) Wallace (D) D-4;R-3 May 7 District of March 8 Columbia May 7 Indiana March 18 Bayh (D) D-4;R-7 May 7 North Carolina* Feb. 25 June 4 Ervin (D) D-7;R-4 May 7 Ohio Feb. 6 Saxbe (R) Gilligan (D) D-7;R-15 Vac.- May 14 Nebraska March 15 Exon (D) D-0;R-3 May 14 West Virginia Feb. 2 D-4;R-0 May 21 Pennsylvania March 12 Schweiker (R) Shapp (D) D-13;R-11 Vac.-IR May 28 Arkansas April 2 June 11 Fulbright (D) Bumpers (D) D-3; May 28 Oregon March 19 Packwood (R) McCall (R) D-2;R-2 May 28 Kentucky April 3 Cook (R) Ford (D) D-5;R-2 June 4 California March 8 Cranston (D) Reagan (R) D-23; R-19 Vac.-1R June 4 Iowa March 29 Hughes (D) Ray (R) D-3;R-3 June 4 Mississippi April 5 June 25 D-3; R-2 June 4 Montana April 25 D-1;R-1 June 4 New Jersey April 24 D-8; R-7 June 4 New Mexico April 2 King (D) D-1;R-1 June 4 South Dakota April 19 McGovern (D) Kneip (D) D-1;R-1 June 11 Maine April 1 Curtis (D) D-1;R-1 June 11' South Carolina April 11 June 25 Hollings (D) West (D) D-4;R-2 June 11 Virginia April 12 D-3;R-7 June 18* New York May 2 Javits (R) Wilson (R) D-22;R-17 August 1 Tennessee June 6 Dunn (R) D-3;R-5 August 6 Idaho June 7 Church (D) D-0;R-2 August 6 Kansas June 20 Dole (R) Docking (D) D-1;R-4 August 6 Michigan June 18 Milliken (R) D-7;R-11 Vac.-IR August 6 Missouri April 30 Eagleton (D) D-9;R-1 August 13 Georgia June 12 Sept. 3 Talmadge (D) Carter (D) D-9;R-1 August 17 Louisiana June 21 Sept. 28 Long (D) D-7;R-1 August 20 Wyoming July 5 Hathaway (R) D-1;R-0 August 27 Alaska June 1 Gravel (D) Egan (D) D-0;R-1 August 27 Oklahoma July 10 Sept. 17 Bellmon (R) Hall (D) D-5;R-1 Sept. 3 Nevada July 17 Bible (D) O'Callahan (D) D-0; R-1 Sept. 3 North Dakota July 25 Young (R) D-0;R-1 Sept. 10 Arizona July 12 Goldwater (R) Williams (R) D-1;R-3 Sept. 10 Colorado July 26 Dominick (R) Vanderhoof (R) D-2;R-3 Sept. 10 Florida July 23 Oct. 1 Gurney (R) Askew (D) D-11:R4 Sept. 10 Maryland July 1 Mathias (R) Mandel (D) D4;R4 Sept. 10 Massachusetts July 2 Sargent (R) D-9; R-3 Sept. 10 Minnesota July 16 Anderson (D) D4;R-4 Sept. 10 L New Hampshire July 11 Cotton (R) Thomson (R) D-0;R-2 Sept. 10* Rhode Island June 29 Noel (D) D-2;R-0 Sept. 10 Vermont July 31 Aiken (R) Salmon (D) D-0;R-1 Sept. 10 Wisconsin July 9 Nelson (D) Lucey (D) D-5;R-4 Sept. 17 Washington Aug. 2 Magnuson (D) D-6;R-1 Oct. 5 Hawaii Aug. 21 Inouye (D) Burns (D) D-2; R-0 STATES NOMINATING BY CONVENTION: for reelection, party conventions must be held by Connecticut, Delaware and Utah use party conven- July 27 with a run-off, for losers getting 35%, set tions to nominate candidates. In Conn., with six for Sept. 7. In Utah, with two House seats (D-2) House seats (D-3; R-3), Sen. Abe Ribicoff (D) and and Sen. Wallace Bennett (R) up for reelection, party Gov. Tom Meskill (R) up for reelection, party con- conventions designate the top two contenders for the ventions will be held between June 1 and July 15, Sept. 10 primary, unless a candidate receives 80% as yet unscheduled. Unsuccessful candidates getting plus in which case he or she is nominated. (Dems 20% of the convention vote may request a run-off on convention date: July 12-13; Republicans, not yet the 8th Wednesday after the convention. set.) The final filing date is May 10. In Delaware, with only one House seat (R) up GERALD FORD LIBRARY [1974] I. NOMINATIONS 1. Rockefeller 2. 40 pending before Senate 3. 25 in pre-nomination clearance II. APPROPRIATIONS 1. Agriculture 2. Defense HSC 3. State-Justice-Commerce HSC 4. Labor-HEW 5. Military Construction 6. Foreign Assistance 7. 1st Supplemental III. AUTHORIZATIONS 1. Foreign Aid 2. State Department SHC 3. USIA SHC 4. Military Construction H 5. AMTRAK HSC 6. Export-Administration HSC 7. Defense Production HSC 8. Health Manpower 9. Health Services H 10. Health Resources 11. Ex-Im Bank H 12. Asian Development Bank IV. LEGISLATION 1. Trade Reform H 2. Federal Mass Transportation H 3. Job Security Assistance 4. Deepwater Ports H FORD 5. ERDA HSC 6. Gas Deregulation 7. Energy Taxes 8. Railroad Retirement 9. Illegal Aliens H 10. Rhodesian Chrome S 11. Veterans Education H 12. Cargo Preference H 13. Surface Mining HSC 14. Reorganization Authority 15. New Judgeships IV. LEGISLATION (continued) 16. National Health Insurance 17. Naval Petroleum Reserves S NOTE: - Request legislation in Budget to reduce - FY 75 spending by $700 million - Request action on Budget rescissions - Request no action on Budget deferrals - Request no action on Federal Pay deferral V. DEFERRALS 1. Consumer Protection Agency H 2. Capital Punishment S 3. Tax Reform 4. Transportation Improvement 5. OEO Transfer H 6. No Fault Insurance S 7. Freedom of Information HSC 8. Toxic Substances HSC 9. Safe Drinking Water S 10. Campaign Reform HSC 11. DENR 12. Clean Air Act THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 26, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL TIMMONS GENE AINSWORTH VERN LOEN FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF mf SUBJECT: 93rd Club Officers The following are the new officers of the 93rd Club. Bud Shuster - President Ed Young - Vice President Bill Hudnut - Vice President Ron Sarasin - Secretary Dave Towell - Treasurer Thad Cochran - Committee on Committees Stan Parris - Policy Committee Bob Huber - Policy Committee Bob Bauman - Research Committee Jim Abdnor - Assistant Minority Floor Leader Sam Young - Republican Congressional Campaign Committee August 9, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: ROBERT HARTMANN FROM: WILLIAM E. TIMMONS SUBJECT: President's Speech Per your request, here are some legislative ideas which the President may want to incorporate in his address before the Joint Session of Congress on Monday night. These ideas come from my staff, the Minority Leaders of the Senate and House, as well as the GOP Policy Chairmen of the Senate and House. 1. John Rhodes feels that the speech should continue the healing process resulting from Watergate and not in any way raise issues that could tend to divided the country (L.e. busing). Senator Scott feels the same way and urges emphasis be put on the President must represent all the people, including the poor and black. 2. Rhodes feels the President should particularly emphasise his efforts to control the number one issue inflation. In this regard be has several specific proposals: A. Creation of a Wage and Price Stabilization Committee to monitor inflation and jaw bone where necessary. B. Ask for reactivation of the Construction Wage Stabilization Board to help handle the tremendous increases in construction costs. C. Emphasize his commitment to sound fiscal policy by asking Congress to impose a hard spending limitation (like $300 billion) and his intention to veto spending measures enacted by Congress that are substantially over the Budget. Note: In this regard the President FORD is LIBRARY GERALD -2- might support the recent veto of the Agriculture Appropriations bill and pledge Secretary Buts to work with appropriate Congressional leaders to find an acceptable money bill. D. Recommend some system of allocating credit to individuals and organizations other than prime borrowers. As one example, the Federal Reserve Board could give some sort of preference in rates and availability to home builders. 3. Senator Scott recommends that the President pledge his fullest cooperation with Congress in implementing the newly enacted Budget Control Act and his intention to work in close harmony through this measure to hold down federal spending. My staff suggests some reference to a continuation of the "New Federalism" concept through revenue sharing. 4. My staff also believes that it is important for the President to emphasise his commitment to a strong national defense. Opposition to reducing troop strength in Europe and pledges to continue the efforts in SALT and possibly Victnam. 5. John Rhodes and Barber Conable particularly are anxious for the President to get the jump on the Wilbur Mills' proposal to change the tax laws to benefit low and middle income people. They recommend the President talk about tax relief for the poor -- for the little person. Barber stresses, however, that this must be offset by revenue so that it does not appear that the Administration is encouraging deficit spending. 6. Senator Scott's office reports that Chuck Percy urges the President to endorse at least in concept the Consumer Protection Agency. As you know, this is a controversial bill and the President must soon decide the degree of support or opposition he plans for this measure. FORD & LIBRARY 077830 there follows a series of bills that the President will want to focus on since they could be passed in a short time spant - Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) a good bill passed the House and another version is ready for Senate consideration. - Education bill (should be at the White House soon). - Pension reform; the Conference has completed action and the report should be adopted next week. - Deep Water Ports; the House passed a good bill while the Senate is considering another measure in committee. - Cargo Preference; the Administration has been opposed to this legislation but no veto signal has been given. The - House has passed the bill and a version has been reported out of the Senate committee. . OEO transferred to HEW; the House has passed a bill and the Senate committee has not acted yet. - Veterans' Education; stuck up in conference between a reasonable House version and an unreasonable Senate bill. - Housing legislation; the conference has now reported its compromise version of this complex measure. It is not as much as we wanted but probably should be signed. In an effort to get something in your hands today this report was hurriedly put together. However, I do request that I be permitted to allow Senator Scott and Rep. Rhodes to review a speech draft on Monday morning to allow them last minute comments which may be helpful. You will recall we did this when Mr. Ford was Minority Leader in the House. FORD is LIBRARY GERALD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 10, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: ROBERT HARTMANN FROM: WILLIAM E. TIMMONS M SUBJECT: Congressional Speech To supplement my memorandum of yesterday there is one legislative theme which the President should stress in his address before the Joint Session. Over the past few months Congress in an effort to regain its proper powers has added amendments and passed legislation which goes well beyond balance. In fact some measures give Congress straight away executive roles. In these cases, the Justice Department has given legal opinions to the effect that these provisions are clearly unconstitutional. Federal officials, Diplomats and bureaucrats will be watching the President to see if he plans to make the Administration subordinate to the Congress. For example: - Congressional committee veto of executive actions. - Two-bodies veto of executive actions. - One-body veto of executive actions. - Authorizing courts to determine national security and FBI classification (Freedom of Information legislation). - Anti-impoundment provision (mandatory). - Senate confirmation of President's personal staff. - Departmental/agency by-pass of President in submitting reports and budgets to Congress. - Congressional access to data. -2- I would hope the President could have a paragraph something like this: "My background is legislative, rather than executive. Congress and the Executive Branch are co-equal under our Constitution; they are partners in governing our nation and each, in its proper role, contributes to the building blocks of American life. I understand also the di vision of labor between the great branches; I respect the need for cooperation and pledge myself and the Administration to work closely with this legislative body for the common good of the people. "However, in past weeks and monthsin several instances Congress in its haste to define its own powers has shown a tendency to intrude in the executive function, to tie the hands of the Presidency, to involve itself in the day-to-day working decisions of the Federal Government. Like all Presidents before me, I will defend the Administration against improper incursions into Executive powers - you would expect no less of your President. 11 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 13, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL TIMMONS FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF .. SUBJECT: M.C. Dave Towell (R-Nev) Towell called today without any problems or requests - just to say he wanted to thank us for the job we have done under trying circumstances. He said he is looking forward to working with us and appreciates all past help. He specifically mentioned you and wanted me to mention his call. FORD THE WHITE HOUSE INFORMATION WASHINGTON August 22, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: William E. Timmons SUBJECT: PRC Trip August 31 - September 14, 1974 We have acceptances from three Senators, four Representatives; four Democrats, three Republicans. All except Miss Jordan are from Foreign Relations- Affairs Committees and all will have spouses except Barbara. 1. Sen. William Fulbright, Chairman 2. Rep. Peter Frelinghuysen, Vice Chairman 3. Rep. Clement Zablocki 4. Rep. William Broomfield 5. Sen. Hiram Fong 6. Sen. Hubert Humphrey 7. Rep. Barbara Jordan (single) cc: Richard Solomon Max Friedersdorf August 23, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: RICHARD SOLOMON/NSC FROM: TOM C. KOROLOGOS SUBJECT: Senator Hiram L. Fong (R-Hawaii) For your information and in the event you want to run it by the Chinese for a possible stop-off on the PRC trip, the Senator's parents are from Delta of the Pearl River in the village of Siu Howe Chung, Chungshan, Kwangtung Province. I do not know if he has other relatives there, but it would be a nice touch to let him go to the place if he would like...I don't know if he wants to but I will find out later. cc: William E. Timmons Max Friedersdorf GERALD ? FORD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 15, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL TIMMONS FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF mf. SUBJECT: GOP Incumbent Photos Ed Terrell reports the GOP Congressional Committee will furnish photographers for black & white, color slides, and color TV for filming session of GOP incumbents with the President. The Committee also will do the splicing, distribution, etc., if you desire. FORD ACTION August 19, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: GENERAL ALEXANDER M. HAIG FROM: WILLIAM E. TIMMONS SUBJECT: The Speaker Max Friedersdorf had two long talks with the Speaker and he was emotionally upset over plans for Wednesday's Congressional visit. 1. President served in House 25 years and yet he is going to pay respects to Senate first on Wednesday! 2. Speaker under pressure to hold up Vice President nominee until after elections so he can't campaign for Republicans (Rhodes had said on national television that the Veep would campaign). 3. No President has ever met in Capitol with Chairman of Committee to work on legislation. This is highly irregular! 4. President will spend more time with Chairman Mills than with the Speaker. Insulting! 5. President Nixon sent Scott and Mansfield to China before asking Speaker. 6. You guys will appreciate me after I'm gone and Tip O'Neill is here to cut you to ribbons. 7. Speaker was the President's strongest Democratic supporter during his confirmation. FORD & GERALD LIBRARY - 2 - 8. The Speaker threatened to: - Boycott Tuesday's leadership meeting - Call a Democratic caucus to discuss - Call a press conference to criticize the President - Telephone President to say the "honeymoon" is over It is my analysis that the Speaker is upset over internal Democratic pressures on cutting Ways and Means jurisdiction, committee reform, the new Budget Control Committee, House Members' re-election and President's attention to Tip O'Neill and not enough to the Speaker. Also, it should be noted that the Speaker doesn't yet know of the President's intention to go to the Senate for Mansfield on Tuesday. I recommend the President telephone Mansfield rather than go to Capitol Hill and that the Mills meeting be moved to the White House. FORD & GERALD LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 26, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL TIMMONS FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF mf. SUBJECT: The Speaker/John Rhodes When I spoke to the Speaker and John Rhodes about the China trip, both mentioned they would like to go on the next one and both mentioned the Easter Recess as a good time for them next year. August 29, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: DEAN BURCH FROM: WILLIAM E. TIMMONS SUBJECT: Candidates Photos I assume you will want to set aside time on the President's schedule for film and still photos for non-incumbent GOP challengers, similar to those we recently did for sitting Republicans. Before invitations are issued by Brock and Michel to their candidates, may I review the list with you to make sure we're not getting the President into trouble with some of his Democratic supporters? Unfortunate past experiences have made me very cautious about these endorsements. To conserve the President's time, I recommend only those candidates be invited who have a realistic chance of winning seats in November. FORD is LIBRARY GERALD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 18, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: BILL TIMMONS FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF m.7. SUBJECT: Projected House Floor Activity Minority Leader Rhodes has prepared a projected Floor activity report by Committees for the remainder of the Session prior to the elections. A copy is attached. CC: Korologos Ainsworth Loen O'Donnell Moore Hagerty September 17, 1974 PROJECTED FLOOR ACTIVITY AGRICULTURE 1. H.R. 13113. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974. To establish an exchange for commodity futures trading. (Passed House April 11, 1974; Ordered reported from Senate Agriculture Committee August 8, with a House- Senate Conference expected starting Wednesday, September 18. 2. H.R. 14747. Sugar Act Amendments of 1974. To extend sugar quota legislation for protection of domestic sugar industry and assure adequate supply. (Failed to pass House June 5, 1974; Expected to be added as a rider to Senate trade bill, or other House-passed bill raising revenue). 3. H.R. 15263. Rice support bill. Increases support through direct cash payments for rice through 1977 under the Agriculture Adjustment Act of 1938. (House Committee filed report August 21, 1974. Committee and Republicans evenly split over legislation, as are major rice producing states). APPROPRIATIONS 1. In Conference: Defense 2. In Committee: Foreign Operations, FY 75 Military Construction, FY 75 Supplemental, FY 75 Continuing Resolution (Extension beyond Sept. 30, 1974) ARMED SERVICES 1. H.R. 16136. Military Construction Authorization. (Passed House August 9, 1974. Senate Committee expected to report soon with House-Senate Conference in September). 2. H.R. 12405. Major revision regarding appointment, promotion, separation and retirement of military personnel. (House committee still in hearings. Chances for passage th year are slim). BANKING AND CURRENCY 1. S. 3792. Export Administration Act. Extends the 1969 Act for regulation of exports by the Secretary of Commerce. (Passed Senate July 31, 1974; House passed amended version August 13, Senate has asked for a conference). 2. H.R. 11221. Federal deposit insurance, increasing coverage to $50,000. (Passed House February 5, 1974; Senate passed amended version June 13, conference agreed to by House June 20. Senate included portions of H.R. 14856 - Equal Credit Opportunity - as nongermane amendments). 3. H.R. 15977. Export-Import Bank, extending authority. (Passed House August 21, 1974; Senate committee reported S. 3917 on August 15). 4. S. 3838. "Citicorp" legislation, providing for the regulation of debt obligations of bank holding companies and savings and loan holdin companies. (Passed House on September 11, 1974, as amended; Senate passed S. 3838 September 10, conference not scheduled yet). DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Approximately a half-dozen bills of a technical, noncontroversial nature relating to the District of Columbia. EDUCATION AND LABOR 1. H.R. 14449. Community Services Act of 1974, repeals Economic Opportunit Act, continues CAP program in HEW, and transfers to HEW or other agenci all 0E0 programs outside of CAP's. (Passed House May 29, 1974; Senate Committee expected to act soon with a conference in September - October). 2. H.R. 14225. Vocational Rehabilitation, establishing a Rehabilitation Services Administration in HEW. (Passed House under suspension May 21, 1974; Senate committee action expected soon with conference likely). 3. H.R. 16420. Youth Camp Safety, to establish standards for camps, includ equipment and personnel. (Senate has passed previously, and will not move until House acts; Full Committee expected to report at first meeting after recess). 4. H.R. 13342. Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments, extends coverage of prior registration acts and for other purposes. (Passed House under suspension on May 7, 1974; Senate action expected with only minor points requiring a conference). 5. OSHA. Efforts are being made to amend OSHA to permit on-site consultation. Prospects uncertain. FOREIGN AFFAIRS 1. S. 1868. Rhodesian Chrome, to repeal the Byrd Amendment which permits importation in spite of U.N. ban. (On again, off again scheduling in House, expected on schedule after recess; Passed Senate December 18, 1973). 2. Foreign Aid. Including military assistance, military credit sales, Indo-China reconstruction and Middle East Peace package. An amendment on Cyprus may be offered to cut aid to Turkey. (House committee is in markup, action expected in September; Senate committee reported S. 3394 on August 13, 1974). 3. H. Res. 1319. To cut off aid to Turkey because of its resumption of poppy production and intervention in Cyprus with American supplied weapons. (Pending before committee). GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 1. H.R. 16424. To establish a Commission on Federal Paperwork in an effort to minimize the information reporting burden on private citizens, businesses, Federal contractors, and state and local governments. (Hearings were held September 12, and Floor action is expected by mid-October.). 2. H.R. 16225. Joint Funding Simplification, to expedite procedures for consideration and approval of projects drawing upon more than one Federal assistance program, and to simplify requirements for operation of those projects. (Awaiting full committee action, with Floor consideration expected in September). 3. H.R. 15903. Per diem and mileage increases for Government employees. (Reported by full committee on August 23, 1974). 4. H.R. 12462. Executive Privilege, to amend the Freedom of Information Act to require that information be made available to Congress. (Awaiting action by Rules Committee, ready for Floor consideration; Senate passed S. 2432 on December 18, 1973). HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 1. H.R. 16090. (S. 3044) Election Campaign Act Amendments. (Passed House August 8, 1974 as S. 3044; Senate passed April 11, 1974, and House agreed to conference August 20). INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS 1. S. 3007. To authorize FY 75 appropriations for the Indian Claims Commission. (House passed H.R. 12356 June 17, 1974; Senate passed S. 3007 on May 28. House agreed to conference on June 26. 2. S. 425. Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1974, to regulate strip mining. (Senate passed on October 9, 1973; House passed H.R. 11500* July 25, 1974, and agreed to conference August 1). 3. S.3301. Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, authorization for FY 75 funds. ( Passed Senate May 28, 1974; House passed, with amendments, on August 5, 1974). 4. H.R. 13565. Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act establishes the policy for ERDA with regard to nonnuclear R&D. (Reported from Committee August 12, 1974, pending as first order of business on Floor September 11). 5. S. 3362. To continue operation and construction of the Pacific Northwest Power Transmission System from revenues of the Federal Columbia power system. ( Passed Senate July 30, 1974; House Committee expected to report soon for Floor action). 6. Res. 881. To establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. (Awaiting full committee action in House, expected to go to Floor in next few weeks). 7. H.R. 14999. To increase authorization of funds for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. (Subcommittee markup being concluded. Expected on Floor shortly after full committee action). 8. S. 1017. Indian Self-Determination and Education Reform Act, to promote maximum Indian participation in education and certain Federal programs and services for Indians. (Passed Senate February 8, 1974; House subcommittee markup being concluded, is expected on Floor shortly after full committee action). 9. H.R. 6106. To establish the Indian Trust Counsel Authority. (Subcommittee markup being concluded. Floor action expected soon after full committee consideration). .10. H.R. 5441. To establish public land policy, administration, management, protection, development and enhancement of public lands (BLM Organic Act). (Subcommittee markup being concluded. Floor action expected soon after full committee consideration). INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE 1. H.R. 13002. Safe Drinking Water Act, directs EPA to establish national standards for drinking water, and requires State enforcement. (On September 11 the Rules Committee deferred action until after October 1. Efforts are still underway for earlier consideration, however the final outcome is in doubt; Senate passed S. 433 on June 22, 1973). 2. H.R. 15301. Railroad Retirement, revises the retirement system for railroads. (Scheduled for Rules Committee on September 11, House Floor September 12-13). 3. H.R. 7917. (H.R. 16327) Warranties Protection Act, provides for proper disclosure and consumer protection on product warranties. (Granted a rule and awaiting House action; Senate passed S. 356 on September 12, 1973). 4. H.R. 8266. All-Channel Radio Receivers, relates to AM and FM reception on radios and gives FCC discretion in establishing criteria. Primarily applies to car radios. (Committee ordered reported, requires Rules Committee action; Senate passed S. 585 on June 13, 1974). 5. H.R. 15905. Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, to extend the Act. Senate passed a 4-month extension, Committee is considering 6 months. (Expected to move swiftly, but currently waiting; Senate passed S. 3717 on August 12, 1974). 6. In Addition: Six bills have passed both Houses and may require conference reports; five bills have passed House and await Senate action. All eleven bills are expected to be considered before adjournment. JUDICIARY (If confirmation of the Vice President is protracted, there is a possibility of some legislative activity by the subcommittees and full committee). 1. S. 1064. To clarify and broaden the grounds for judicial disqualification. (Passed Senate on October 4, 1973). 2. S. 754. To insure quick trials within a specified time for criminal cases. (Passed Senate on July 23, 1974). 3. S. 782. To amend the antitrust laws with regard to conduct of consent decree procedure. (Passed Senate on July 18, 1973). 4. H.R. 13364. Sound recordings piracy. 5. H.R. 14594. Voting by ex-offenders. 6. H.R. 7386. Pocket veto. MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES 1. H.R. 8193. Energy Transportation Security Act, requires an increasing percentage of crude oil imports to be carried in American flag vessels. ( Passed House May 8, 1974; Senate expected to consider in early September with a conference likely for late September, early October). 2. H.R. 10701. Deepwater Ports, authorize licensing of deepwater ports. The Jurisdiction conflict is expected to continue as conference approaches. (Passed House June 6, 1974; Senate referred to 2 committees, Floor action expected soon with a conference in late September or early October). 3. In addition: Six to ten noncontroversial bills are expected under suspension or unanimous consent. POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE 1. H.R. 7202. To establish an arbitration board to settle disputes between organizations representing supervisors and the U.S. Postal Service. (Reported from committee and a report is pending before Rules Committee). PUBLIC WORKS 1. H.R. 12859. Federal Mass Transportation Act to provide assistance for urban mass transit, including operating subsidies. Was cut from $20 to $11 billion. (Passed House August 20; no action scheduled in Senate, but committee expected to take it up soon). 2. H.R. 11565. Conservation of energy in Federally financed buildings. (Passed House on December 3, 1973; Senate passed on December 20, 1973. Staffs are working on a compromise in order to avoid a conference). 3. H.R. 16093. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1974 to extend for 2 years the Federal-aid highway program at a level of $10 billion. (Pending in full committee for markup, action likely this year). 4. H.R. 10701. Deepwater ports, construction and operation. (Passed House June 6, 1974; jointly referred to Public Works, Commerce and Interior in Senate, where a report is being worked up). RULES 1. H. Res. 988. Committee Reform Amendments, the Bolling-Martin and Hansen proposals for reform of committee structure. (Rules heard 3 of 13 scheduled witnesses on September 12 and will resume the hearing on September 19. If heard, Floor action is possible anytime after week beginning September 23). 2. In addition: The committee is informally discussing a cut-off date for consideration of bills from the legislative committees. No final, determination has been reached in light of the announcement of a lame duck session after November 12. SCIENCE AND ASTRONAUTICS 1. S. 1769. Fire Prevention and Control Act, to establish a National Bureau of Fire Safety for reduction of fires through public education, training and technology. (Passed House April 29, 1974; Senate passed November 2, 1973. Conference report filed in House on August 12, 1974). 2. H.R. 16371. Solar Omnibus Bill. (Awaiting consideration by Rules Committee). VETERANS AFFAIRS 1. H.R. 12628. Veterans' Education bill to increase education benefits. Controversy is over percentage increase, and House recently returned a new proposal to Senate. (Senate agreed to conference report on August 21, 1974; House rejected conference report on a point of order on August 22 and sent a new proposal back to Senate). 2. In addition: Action is expected before the end of the year on a non-service connected pension bill (increasing benefits for WWI and other veterans and survivors). WAYS AND MEANS 1. Tax Reform. The Committee has completed tentative decisions on tax reform legislation. Those decisions will be reviewed after the recess and drafting will begin on a final legislative package. It is the first order of business, according to Chairman Mills. 2. Health Insurance. Efforts are apparently deadlocked, and no legislation is expected this year. 3. H.R. 10710. Trade Reform Act to stimulate domestic economic growth and strengthen economic relations abroad. (Passed House on December 11, 1973; Senate Finance Committee is working on a Most Favored Nation provision to allow the bill to come to the Floor. Still possible THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 24, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: MAX FRIED ER ORF FROM: VERN LOEN VC SUBJECT: Congressional Mail February 10, 1975 In response to Jerry Jones memorandum to you of February 14, I have ascertained that appropriate follow-up action has been taken to the President's notations concerning correspondence from Gene Snyder, Clarence Brown and Mike McCormack. Army Secretary Bo Callaway will speak at the May 16 Armed Forces Day Dinner in Louisville, Kentucky; Frank Zarb has made numerous Congressional appearances on the President's energy program and, a suitable item was sent to the fund raising acution at Vancouver, Washington. bcc: Jerry Jones Don Rumsfeld THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Feb 21 Vern: I talked with Kimberly Moore and to Rick Sardo in the Military Aide's office. There is no answer yet from Secretary Callaway, but Sardo will check with the Secretary's office first thing Monday morning and let us know. ef THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON FEB19 1975 February 14, 1975 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MAX L. FRIEDERSDORF FROM: JERRY H. SUBJECT: Congressional Mail (February 10, 1975) Your memorandum to the President of February 11 on the above subject has been reviewed and the following notations were made: House, page 2 -- Gene Snyder -- Bo. House, page 2 -- Clarence Brown -- Zarb. House, page 4 -- Mike McCormack - - ok. Please follow-up with the appropriate action. Thank you. Don Clauser - John Hill as liaison cc: Don Rumsfeld President's mail - Feb 10, 1975 House - page 2 Spark Matsunaga Concerned about OMB's decision to limit funds for SBA's "non-physical disaster" loan program. Urges the President to reconsider decision and the grave impact it will have on business and employment. X Gene Snyder Writes again regarding invitation to the President to speak at the May 16 Armed Forces Dinner in Bo Louisville, Ky. Hopes that if the President cannot participate that a Cabinet official will speak -- perhaps Secretary of the Army Bo Callaway. X Clarence Brown Says that while Administration witnesses have been in- vited to appear on Feb 17 before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, he is sure Chairman Dingell would agree that flexibility as to time and date of zart appearance can be afforded so that the best possible spokesmen can appear; urges the President to send his principal energy spokesmen to discuss the (done) international and national objective of energy independence. He will do all possible to insure that the President's program receives a thorough and equitable review by the Subcommittee members. Leonor Sullivan Says that between Jan 25 and Feb 1 the Gov't of Ecuador seized seven U.S. Flag Tuna Clippers; all were seized 75 to 150 miles* off the coast of Ecuador, since it claims a 200-mile territorial sea and prohibits vessels from fishing within this limit without a license. Asks to be advised as soon as possible concerning the State Dept's plans to assure immediate release of the seven vessels and their crews. Also, would welcome the President's views with respect to what action our Gov't can and should take to protect American fishermen on the high seas and to prevent continued seizure of their vessels. Tom Railsback Endorses invitation to the President to speak before the Joint Indus trial Development Commission in February or early March; hopefully, Senator Percy, Congressmen Findley and Michel, and he will be able to participate in the annual meeting of the Commission. President's mail - Feb 10, 1975 House - page 4 Charles Carney Asks that the President send Miss Lori Elder additional certificates in memory of her father. X Mike McCormack Asks that the President send an item that can be auctioned off at the fund-raiser being held on (done) Donald Fraser February 28 in Vancouver, Washington. Sends copy of letter addressed to the President from Retired Navy Captain John McCormick about the corruption that he observed in the South Vietnam armed forces. The Speaker Sends copies of his correspondence with William Eick about the problems the elderly have in this time of inflation. Bob Sikes Urges the President to release the impoundment of funds now placed against funding highways and sewer projects. February 13, 1975 Dear Gene: Thank you for your February 7 letter to the President with further reference to your invitation to him to speak at the May 16 Armed Forces Day Dinner in Louisville. I have again checked with his Scheduling Office and find that it will not be possible for him to accept. I have passed along your letter so that consideration might be given to your suggestion that Secretary Callaway, or another Cabinet-level official, participate in the event. You will hear further very shortly. With kind regards, Sincerely, Vernon C. Loen Deputy Assistant to the President The Honorable Gene Snyder House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 sent bcc w/inc to Kimberley Moore - for further action. Please 2-13 call as soon as you have an answer 1/2 from Secretary Callaway. VCL:EF:jk FORD is LIBRARY GERALD M. GENE SNYDER 1975 is 2-10 DISTRICT OFFICES: ATH DISTRICT, KENTUCKY 310 FEDERAL BUILDING COVINGTON, KY. 41011 306 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BLDG. 606-491-0105 TEL: 202-225-3465 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES 140 CHENOWETH LANE an HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ST. MATTHEWS, KY. 40207 COMMITTEES: 502-895-6949 PUBLIC WORKS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES February 7, 1975 enel The President The White House MF Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: On December 19, 1974, I wrote to you and ex- tended an invitation to you to speak at the May 16 Armed Forces Day Dinner in Louisville, Kentucky. The people putting this together would like to have an answer by February 14. If you find you are going to be unable to make the Armed Forces Day Dinner yourself - I hope that you will be able to send a Cabinet level official - perhaps Secretary of the Army Bo Callaway. Respectfully yours, Gene Snyder GS:mj FORD is LIBRARY GERALD THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE WITH RECYCLED FIBERS RED TAG January 16, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: JACK MARSH FROM: CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. SUBJECT: Hill Briefings on Angola and South KoSea Attached for your information is a copy of the Dear Colleague letter to all Members of the House of Representatives concerning a briefing on Angola to be held on Monday, January 19, 1976, at 2 p.m. in Room 2255 RHOB and a copy of a memo to Members of the House Committee on International Relations concerning a briefing on the Solarz-Fraser amendment on gradual U.S. troop withdrawal from South Korea to be held at 9p.m. Monday, January 19, 1976 in Room H-236, The Capitol. CC: Friedersdorf Loen Loeffler Jenka FORD is LIBRARY GERALD Committee on International Relations January 13, 1976 MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS FROM: Congressmen Stephen Solarz and Don Fraser RE: Meeting with Professor Edwin 0. Reischauer to discuss the Solarz-Franer amendment on gradual U.S. troop withdrawal from South Korea We have scheduled a meeting for Monday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m., in H-236 for Members and their staff to meet with Professor Reischauer and address questions to him regarding the Solarz-Fraser amendment for gradual U.S. troop withdrawal from South Korea. It is expected the Committee will consider this amendment on January 20, 1976. Professor Reischauer is one of our foremost scholars on Asian affairs. He is currently professor of history at Harvard University. He served as our ambassador to Japan. Enclosed is a copy of the letter he sent to Congressman Frasar concerning our amendment. The Solarz-Fraser amendment calls for a phased withdrawal of all U.S. military forces from South Korea with a significant reduction to be made as early as practicable but not later than fiscal year 1978. Removal of all forces would not take place until the "modernizing of the armed forces of the R.O.K. has been substantially completed and the R.O.K. has thereby achieved the military capacity to defend itself against an attack by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPROK)." The plan for withdrawal could be revised if the DPROK "significantly alters the military balance in a manner which impairs the defense capability of the R.O.K." Continuation of all forms of military aid and sales is dependent upon the President complying with the above amendment. We hope you will be able to attend the meeting. Would you please call Jeanne Salvia on X55318 by Thursday, January 15, to advise as to whether or not you will be able to attend. Enclosure FORD is LIBRARY QERALD Congress of the United States house of Representatives Mashington, D.C. 20515 January 16, 1976 Dear Colleague: As you know, there will be an important vote soon on whether to end U.S. involvement in Angola. We would like to invite you and your staff to a Congressional briefing on this issue. The briefing will be held in room 2255 Rayburn. House Office building from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 19th. The panel of discussants will DO drawn from Africa experts and the academic community. Speakers include John Marks of the Center for National Security Studies, who will speak on the history of CIA involvement in Angola; George Houser, Director, American Committee on Africa, who will speak on the historical background and present situation in Angola; and Professor Ron Walters of Howard University who will discuss the broader implications of U.S. policy towards southern Africa. We are enclosing a schedule of the briefing which lists additional panel discussants. We urge you and your staff to attend. Yours sincerely, Michael Inlue J. Harrington 1Hough rephen J. Solart Sea Form Bells Aboug Tom Harkin Andrew Young GERALD FORD BRIEFING FOR MINETRS OF CONSR SS ON THE WAR IN ANGOLA To be held on January 19, 1976 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Place: 2255 Rayburn House Office Bldg. 2:00 - 2:15 The history of the U.S. covert actions in Angola, the role of the CIA, and the issue of covert war making. John Marks, Associate, Center for National Security Studies, co-auther of The CIA and the Calt of Intelligence, former staff assistant to the Director, Burden 01 Intelligence and Research, State Department. 2:15 - 2:30 An analysis of the present situation in Angola: George Houser, Director, American Committee on Africa. 2:30 - 2:45 U.S. policy alternatives in southern Africa. Ron Walters, Professor of Political Science) Howard University, President, African Heritage Studies Association. 3:00 - 5:00 Panel discussion with speakers and a panel of experts including: Richard J. Barnet, Co-Director, Institute for Policy Studies, author, Roots of War Sean Gervasi, Professor, City University of New York David Wiley, African Studies Department) University of Wisconsin Courtland Cox, Associate, Center for National Security Studies Moderator: Ted Lockwood, Director, Washington Office on Africa For further information contact: The Washington OFFICE on Africa, 546-7961 The Center for National Security Studies, 544-5380 FORD & 8780 February 9, 1976 Dear Frank: Following our recent conversation, I am enclosing an autographed picture of the President. I am certain that the President was pleased to do this for you. Sincerely, Charles Leppert, Jr. Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs Honorable Frank M. Karsten 221 Emerald Hill Drive Washington, D. C. Enclosure: "To Frank M. Karsten With best wishes, Jerry Ford. = CL:nb FORD & LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 1/20/76 Virginia -- Please arrange for an autographed picture of the President for a former Congressman who says he knows the President -- Former Rep. Frank M. Karsten 221 Emerald Hill Drive WDC He served in the Congress from 1947 to 1969 as a Democrat from Missouri. Thanx. Neta 1-7-76 nita: Pes. Check X see if an autogruphed Pix ather President wassent ts: Hon. Frank M. Karstin 221 Emerald Hill Dr. wach. D.C. l think we put in for me for him. like carled if as he perved in three with we peneral weeks ago for the P. Talkedto wait t he hadn't received the Char. yet- neta Peo see this note. Let meknow 'Y' imp 'd ryf d'd no card. thought it wa has secid the X Mas ry & no + 3651-abl to mym ord Neta: THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 19, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: ANN HIGGINS FROM: CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CLg. SUBJECT: Christmas Card - First Family Would you please arrange to have a Christmas Card sent to former Congressman Frank M. Karsten, 221 Emerald Hill Drive, Washing- ton, D.C. Congressman Karsten served in the Congress from 1947 to 1969 as a Democrat from Missouri. In talking with the former Congressman, he advised that he has a collection of Presidential Christmas Cards and would like to continue the collection with President Ford. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Date 3.31.76 TO: B Bitt/Chard. FROM: Max L. Frienersdorf For Your Information Please Handle Please See Me Comments, Please Other 3-31-76 Bb I Pb. ask Sal musher or Own Camell to call or go by see Rep. milchu on a problem involving a see community Sever black grant program in montane handled out of Denver office 2. 2. mansfill melcher are requesting additional custom to intimational airport at & immigration people be assigned grest Falls, montana They claim 3n4 more people an nucled Immigration is Justice & Customs is Treasury so please have mike Whlmon Whlmann + Hal Ebise contact mansfuld + melcher Mak Oone!! Bol mayt GERHLO FORD APR 1 6 1976 April 16, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: TOM LOEFFLER FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF Tom, I want you to know how much I appreciate your accommodation of John Rhodes' request regarding the Kennedy Center on May 6th. These people are apparently some of his "fat cats* and your willingness to include them in your party that night is most appreciated. 001 Charlie Leppert FORD is LIBRARY 058870 APR 1 6 1976 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Date 4-16-76 TO: Support hawland FROM: Max L. Friedersdorf For Your Information Please Handle Please See Me Comments, Please FOND Other THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 12, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: MAX FRIEDERSDORF FROM: DOUG BENNETT DPB SUBJECT: National Science Foundation With regard to the letter sent by Representatives Foley and Wampler to the President concerning the absence of agricultural representatives at the National Science Foundation, you may be interested to know that we are presently reviewing five persons in the agricultural sciences for a spot on the National Science Foundation Board. For your information, the President appoints the twenty-four members of the National Science Foundation's Governing Board, and there are six Presidential appointees at the foundation itself. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 19, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: MAX FRIEDERSDORF FROM: CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CLg SUBJECT: Former Rep. Sam Young (R-Ill.) Former Rep. Sam Young of Illinois is a GOP candidate for the 10th Congressional District (Abner Mikva) and has stated to Rep. Bob Michel and Ralph Vinovich that an invitation to a White House State dinner would be most helpful in his campaign to retake the 10th District seat. Young also states that he is a good friend of the President and traveled with him when he was Vice President. cc: Tom Loeffler Pat Rowland APR 19 1976 April 19, 1976 at # MEMORANDUM FOR: WARREN HENDRIKS FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF It SUBJECT: Secretary Richardson Bob Michel, our Minority Whip in the House, strongly objected to Secretary Richardson's declination of an Illinois invitation to speak in former Congressman Sam Young's District near Chicago. CC: Jack Marsh Charlie Leppert FORD is LIBRARY GLRALD ct PR TL April 20, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: ELISKA HASEK FROM: MAX FRIEDERSDORF SUBJECT: Congressman Frank Thompson (D-N.S.) Attached is a letter I had picked up earlier today, concerning Congressman Thompson's request for a message from the President for former Judge Sidney Goldman, being honored on April 25th. I'd appreciate your letting Jane know what action is taken, as the letter has not been acknowledged. 00: Nancy Dinse - FYI FORD is LIBRARY OFRALD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 4, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: MAX FRIEDERSDORF THROUGH: FROM: TOM LOEFFLER CHARLES LEPPERT, T.C. JR. CLg. SUBJECT: Rep. John Buchanan (R. -Ala.) I have been advised by Congressman Buchanan's staff that he will be admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital on Wednesday, May 5, for surgery. The doctor is 99% sure that the tumor the Congressman has will be benign. It is expected that he will remain in the hospital for approximately 10 days to two weeks. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 12, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: BOB LINDER FROM: CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CLg. SUBJECT: Furniture to be purchased for Ford Presidential Library Transmitted herewith is a copy of the letter which the President wrote to the Speaker requesting that he be permitted to purchase those items of furniture which are stated in the letter. The fur- niture was in his office when he served as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and are intended to become a part of the Ford Presidential Library. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 5, 1975 Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to request that I be permitted to purchase the following items of furniture that were located in the office I occupied while serving 23 Minority Leader of the House of Representatives: 2 red Turkish chairs 4 red leather arm chairs These pieces of furniture will become a part of a future Ford Presidential Library and will be placed in storage until then. Sincerely, Juny ml The Honorable Carl Albert Speaker of the House of Representatives Washington, D.C.