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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION
August 25, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DONALD RUMSFELD
FROM:
JAMES E. CONNOR fl
SUBJECT:
Proposed Cabinet Agenda, Wednesday, August 27th
You requested that the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday,
August 27th, center on questions pertinent to the return of the
Congress from its recess. Accordingly, you might wish to consider
the following items for inclusion in the agenda.
1. Assessment of the relationship with the Congress to date.
Jack Marsh. (15 minutes)
At the first meeting of the Cabinet this year you will recall that
Jack Marsh presented a strategy for dealing with the Congress
which included the concept of the "rolling majority." It may be
useful to preface the discussion at this Cabinet meeting with
an assessment of how that strategy has worked thus far.
Approve
Disapprove
2. Several appropriations bills will be emerging from the Congress
shortly after its return from the recess. You might wish to have
Jim Lynn describe the outlook with particular emphasis on those
which appear to present serious problems. (15 minutes)
Approve
Disapprove
3. As soon as the Congress returns,major attention will be directed
toward the decontrol issue. Frank Zarb could brief the Cabinet
on the outlook and Jack Marsh could indicate to the individual
Cabinet members the kind of support which will be required from
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them to uphold your position. (20 minutes)
Approve
Disapprove
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4. There are indications that a conflict may be emerging between
the Congressional committees established to review intelligence
community activities, particularly the Committee in the House,
and the Administration. If you wish, Phil Buchen could describe
the situation to the Cabinet. (10 minutes)
Approve
Disapprove
5. The Turkish aid issue will again be considered upon the return
of the Congress. Since the Cabinet members were asked to
assist during the last vote, it might be appropriate for Jack Marsh
and Brent Scowcroft to update the Cabinet members on the
situation and indicate what further assistance will be required
from them.
Approve
Disapprove
6.
You might wish to ask the Cabinet members briefly to report on
their own perceptions of upcoming Congressional concerns. This
might be done either by:
(10 minutes)
Going around the table in a formal fashion
or
Simply asking if any of the Cabinet members
wish to make comments.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 26, 1975
CABINET MEETING
Wednesday, August 27, 1975
11:00 a.m. (90 minutes)
The Cabinet Room
From: Jame July Connor
I.
BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS & PRESS PLAN
1. Background: You last met with the Cabinet on August 8, when
the agenda included a report on your European trip, an up-date
on the Energy Situation, a report on the Economic Effects of
decontrol, Phil Buchen's briefing on permissible campaign
activities, discussion by Secretary Dunlop on job creations and
the unemployed, and a presentation by Jim Cannon on coordination
with Governors and Mayors.
2. Participants: Attached at Tab A.
3. Press Plan: Press Photo at Beginning of Meeting and David
Kennerly photo.
II.
TALKING POINTS:
1. As you may be aware, I have asked that we devote this entire meeting
to matters that will be coming up when the Congress returns next week.
Before we begin with the formal agenda items, however, I want to
mention to you the subject of Agency 1977 budget submissions.
I know you are all now involved in preparing your budget recommendations
for fiscal year 1977. It is extremely important that your submissions
get to OMB on time. We will be making important policy decisions
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that could affect the numbers you submit, and therefore we all need
maximum time for making up "second round" numbers reflecting
such policy decisions.
Jim Lynn, do you want to add anything?
2. The first items on our agenda is a presentation by Jack Marsh. Some
of you may recall that at the first meeting of the Cabinet this year
Jack presented a strategy for dealing with the Congress which in-
cluded the concept of the "rolling majority. 11 I thought it would be
useful to all of us to have Jack give us an assessment of how that
strategy has worked thus far. Jack,
3. As you are aware, during September the Congress will be taking
action on a number of appropriation bills. This includes an attempt
to override my veto of the Education appropriation. In a number
of these appropriations, significant increases are being discussed.
These include:
over $800 million for Labor-HEW
More than $200 million for Commerce in the Senate bill
Nearly $70 million for Justice in the Senate bill
Other major increases for HUD and for Transportation
We must get such increases out of these bills.
I want each of you to consider this of top priority and to spend whatever
time it takes, with members of Congress and otherwise, to get these
bills in proper shape. I will veto where I have to, but I'm sure you
will all agree that for a multitude of reasons it is better that I get a
decent bill on my desk in the first place.
In addition, Jack Marsh or Jim Lynn will be contacting each of you
within a few days to explain how you may assist in the Education
Veto override vote. As you know, we lost on the health override veto
I don't want the Education veto overriden.
I've asked Jim Lynn to give us his views on these appropriations bills,
particularly those which present serious problems, and how we can
all work together to get the desired results. Jim,
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4. As soon as the Congress returns, major attention will be directed
toward the decontrol issue. I have asked Frank Zarb to brief
us on the outlook from the Congressional standpoint. Frank,
...
Now that Frank has given us his estimate of the situation, I
would like Jack Marsh to indicate how each Cabinet member
can put forth the kind of support that will be required to uphold
the Administration's position. Jack,
5. As you know there has been a great deal of activity in the
Church Committee dealing with intelligence community activities,
and I am informed that we can expect that the House Committee
will be even more aggressive in pressing demands for more and
more information from the Administration. I have asked
Phil Buchen to give us a report on the situation regarding both
committees. Phil,
6. When the Congress returns, the Turkish aid will again be
considered. The Senate has passed legislation to partially lift
the embargo and the House Rules Committee may take up the
measure on September 9, clearing the bill for a House vote.
You are all aware of the vital importance I attach to this matter.
I appreciate the fine efforts made by various Cabinet members
prior to the last vote, even though we were not successful.
Nevertheless, we have another chance, and I have asked Brent
Scowcroft to give us an update on the situation. Brent,
...
Once again, we will be asking for your support in making sure
we win this vote. I have asked Jack Marsh to explain just what
it is we will need and where your support will be most crucial.
Jack,
7. By now most of you have had pretty extensive dealings with the
Congress, in hearings, in testimony and in contacts with individual
Senators and Congressmen. I'd like to ask if any of you have any
comments you would like to make or suggestions you might want
to offer which will help us move our programs through the Congress.
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Attendees for Cabinet Meeting
Wednesday, August 27, 1975
11:00 a.m.
The President
The Secretary of the Treasury, William E. Simon
The Secretary of Agriculture, Earl L. Butz
The Secretary of Commerce, Rogers C. B. Morton
The Secretary of Labor, John T. Dunlop
The Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Forrest David Mathews
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Carla A. Hills
The Secretary of Transportation, William T. Coleman
The Acting Secretary of the Interior, Kent Frizzell
The Deputy Secretary of State, Robert S. Ingersoll (for Secretary Kissinger who
is in the Middle East)
The Deputy Secretary of Defense, William P. Clements, Jr. (for Secretary
Schlesinger, who is in Korea)
The Deputy Attorney General, Harold Tyler (for Attorney General Levi, who
is on vacation)
The Counsel to the President, Philip Buchen
The Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, Frederick Dent
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, James Lynn
The Counsellor to the President, Robert T. Hartmann
The Counsellor to the President, John O. Marsh
The U. S. Representative to the United Nations, Daniel Patrick Moynihan
The Assistant to the President, Donald Rumsfeld
White House/Executive Office:
James Cannon, Assistant to the President
Richard Cheney, Deputy Assistant to the President
James Connor, Secretary to the Cabinet
Alan Greenspan, Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers
Ronald Nessen, Press Secretary to the President
General Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant to the President (National Security Affairs)
L. William Seidman, Assistant to the President
Robert Wolthius (for Mr. Friedersdorf, who is on vacation)
John Venneman, Office of the Vice President
Agencies:
Russell Train, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Frank Zarb, Administrator, Federal Energy Agency
Mary Louise Smith, Chairman, Republican National Committee
(Note: The Vice President is out of the city)
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The Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 26, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE CABINET
SUBJECT:
CABINET MEETING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1975
11:00 A.M., THE CABINET ROOM
The President has approved the following agenda for the Cabinet Meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, August 27th, at 11:00 a.m.
Introduction
The President
5 minutes
Assessment of the Relationship
With The Congress
Jack Marsh
15 minutes
Briefing on Status of
Appropriations Bills
Jim Lynn
15 minutes
Discussion of the
Frank Zarb and
Decontrol Issue
Jack Marsh
20 minutes
Presentation on Congressional
Committees Dealing With In -
telligence Community Activities
Phil Buchen
TO minutes
Update on the Turkish Aid
Jack Marsh and
Situation
General Scowcroft
10 minutes
Conclusion
The President
15 minutes
JAMES E. CONNOR
SECRETARY TO THE CABINET
GREATS FORD
August 28, 1975
MEMO FOR:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
FROM:
JACK MARSH
Attached is & copy of the agenda for the
Cabinet Meeting on Wednesday together
with a copy of the Legislative Summary
which was prepared and given to the
Cabinet officers. This Legislative Sum-
mary was pulled together by Wolthuis,
Loeffler and O'Donnell.
I
JOM/dl
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMAR Y
[Ang. 1975?]
To BE DONE
1. Sounding, Next week / Rdaking
minority
2. old + New Can tacts,
A. Junis/Auth.
B. App.
C. Opinion makes,
1. Bolling
2. Foley
3. Enler ban
4. Brown Wydlen.
3. Sub/Cabinet - use. / MC's complaint
4. PRogram Review.
A. ENERGY
B. Report back.
5. Thanks
A. Ldrs. on Hill
B. Raak.
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BAsic Policy
1. Principles
A. Financial Responsibity
B. Restraint
C. NO New spending
D. 60 bil coiling
F. Cap.
2.
A Adversi,
B. Confrontation
3. Retain initiation/koop pressure
4. Fleating Coalition
A. Total legis process.
B. vefo.
51 Solid Reps.
5. No Receiminations.
Mike
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REVIEW/ THANK
1. Economic t ENORGY
A. Public Concern. About spading
B. Energy you issue
C. Budgot Commit.
2. Foreign Policy + Defens-
A. Swings
B. Isolation / Anti- DOD.
C. Conq. inkapean
D. WAR POWERS.
E. Confuse USSR.
3. Spending t Budget Coun't - Stennis
4. Fraquented:
A Political
B. Regional
C. Economic
D. Power personalitis,
E. Comm't JurisdickuriD.
G. Caucus. - Role
S. Acheivements: ;
A. TAY Bill
B. Housing Bill
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C. DOD Bill
D. Voting Rights
E. Lee.
Looking Ahead
1. ENARGY - KEY issue.
A. 2an6
B. YOUR help.
2. Economic
2. Appropriation. - LYNN.
4. Congrassioned Assention / USURPING
A. Turky
B. Review Procodures.
c. WAR Down.
D. 2 to I plus 1.
5. Hearings.
A. Inveshigative
B. Intrusion.
6. Dem Strategy
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A. Legis by label.
B. Blame TT
C. Public concerns v lack of
knowledge.
D. Education.
E. use of sub/comit
C'MAN As whips.
FROSH H
1. Solidanih
2. Disillusion
3. CRacks
4. District Concerns.
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
PRESIDENTIAL VETOES
1.
Education Appropriations (H.R. 5901)
Scheduled for House action September 9, 1975.
2. Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act (S. 1849)
Not yet vetoed. Senate override vote not yet scheduled.
On final passage, 29 Senators voted nay. Prospects
at present to pick up five additional votes appear reason-
ably good.
CONFERENCE REPORTS
1.
Defense Procurement Authorization (H.R. 6674)
This was defeated in the Senate by 42-48 vote because of
Muskie-Bellmon objections that the Conference Report
exceeded Budget Committee guidelines, and contained funds
for the strike cruiser which were not in the budget request.
A new conference is expected soon after Labor Day. B-1
Lead money, AWACS aircraft and Patrol Frigates may be
out.
2. School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act (H.R. 4222)
3. Development Disabilities and Facilities Construction Act
(H.R. 4005)
4. Older Americans Act (H. R. 3933)
DOMESTIC LEGISLATION
1. Energy
a) Energy Conservation (H. R. 6860) Passed the House
and includes provisions for windfall profits, plowbacks
and rebates.
b) Energy Conservation Oil Policy Act (H.R. 7014)
Presently being considered by the House.
c) Naval Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 49 - S.2173)
Passed House as H.R. 49 and passed Senate as
S.2173. Conference in September. If House
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conferees come from House Interior Committee,
House position of Interior jurisdiction over the
Navy reserves may prevail. Senate added to S. 2173
the Jackson strategic reserve bill, S. 677.
d) Natural Gas Deregulation (S. 697) Senate floor action
led by Hollings and Stevenson is expected in September.
Their amendments, if added, will probably be unaccept-
able to White House.
e) Uranium Enrichment No action yet by the Joint Committee
on Atomic Energy.
2. Tax Reform
House Ways and Means hearings were completed on
July 31, 1975. Markup will occur during September
and early October with House floor action scheduled
by October 15.
3.
General Revenue Sharing
Senate Finance Committee will markup in late October
or early November with floor action hopefully set for
November. The House Government Operations Subcommit-
tee on Intergovernmental Relations will begin hearings in
September making House floor action quite uncertain.
4. Common Situs Picketing
House passed H.R. 5900 and Senate Labor Committee
reported favorably S. 1479. The labor-management part
of the package is ready for Presidential review prior to
Hill submission. Leadership has agreed to delay the common
situs section pending receipt of the labor-management package.
5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1975
Hearings have begun in both Houses and markup is underway.
6. Regulatory Reform
Despite considerable talk and a growing consensus, no
concrete Congressional action expected in foreseeable
future.
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7. No Fault Insurance (S. 354)
Senate will probably pass S. 354 since it passed a
similar bill last year, and the Judiciary and Commerce
Committees have cleared it.
8. Agency for Consumer Advocacy (S. 200)
The bill has passed the Senate, and was reported by the House
Government Operations Committee on a vote of 30-10 just be-
fore the August recess. It is now pending before Rules, and we
expect it will be scheduled there in mid-September.
DEFENSE AND FOREIGN POLICY
1.
Turkish Military Assistance (S. 2330)
Passed Senate by one vote just before recess. Lee Hamilton
is working on new legislation based on Denktash-Clerides talks.
Hamilton is also compiling a survey of national editorial opinion.
A major problem remains the House Rules Committee.
2. Hawk Missiles for Jordan (S. Con. Res. 50)
Request pending in Senate Foreign Relations Committee. State
is discussing a possible compromise with Sparkman, Humphrey,
Javits, Case, Bingham and Hamilton. Hopefully, the prospects
in the Middle East will help this compromise.
3. Development Assistance (H. R. 9005)
Reported out of the HIRC and waiting for House floor action.
4. 200 Mile Limit (H. R. 200--S. 691)
Reported by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Senate Subcommittee hearings have been held. Would extend a
200-mile fisheries zone for protection by species and for manage-
ment purposes.
5. Panama Canal
Senator Byrd of Virginia will probably offer an amendment to
block Panama Canal negotiations. This amendment would be on
the State Department authorization or appropriation bill. The
first vote is expected on September 3 or 4.
6. Rhodesian Chrome (H. R. 1287)
Reported by HIRC. Referred to HASC and reported adversely.
Expected Floor action is second week in September.
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7. Arms Control Impact Statements (H. R. 7567)
House has passed the bill which is now pending in SFRC. Would
require arms control impact statement for all major DOD arms
programs. HAK will recommend veto if passed. Senate version
contains sense of Congress that President enter into negotiations
with USSR on Indian Ocean.
8. Marianas Covenant (S.J. Res. 107)
Expected to be reported by Senate Interior Committee in
September.
9. Congressional Intelligence Investigation
The Senate Committee has concentrated on political assassinations.
Its primary legislative proposals will probably cover domestic
spying, covert action, and executive branch command and control
mechanisms over the intelligence community, especially the
CIA. The Senate Committee must report by February 28, 1976.
The House Committee is apparently concentrating on DOD
intelligence activities, especially NSA and the service intelligence
units. We expect them to emphasize the unclassified intelligence
budget and certain restrictions on NSA intelligence operations in
its legislative recommendations. The House Committee reporting
date is January 1, 1976.
APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
1.
Agriculture (H. R. 8561)
Passed both Houses. Senate conferees appointed. House con-
ferees not yet appointed.
2. Defense
Undergoing markup. Chairman McClellan may be looking at $5 B
cut and Chairman Mahon is looking at $6.8 B. House floor action
in mid-September. SAC may insist on resolution of authorization
conference report before final action.
3. Education (H.R. 5901)
Passed the Congress and Vetoed on July 25, 1975. House override
vote expected on September 9, 1975.
4.
Foreign Assistance
HAC action not yet completed.
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5.
HUD-Independent Offices
Passed both Houses and conference will meet during second week
of September.
6. Interior (H. R. 8773)
Passed House on July 18, 1975. Senate hearings not complete.
7.
Labor-HEW (H. R. 8069)
Passed House. Reported to full SAC.
8.
Military Construction
HAC has not yet reported for floor action.
9. Public Works - ERDA (H.R. 8172)
Passed House. Not yet reported by SAC.
10. State-Justice-Commerce (H.R. 8121)
Passed House and reported by SAC on July 24. Senate floor
action set for early September. House-passed version has
Snyder amendment prohibiting use of any funds for Panama
Canal negotiations. Senator Byrd (I-Va.) will offer similar
amendment on Senate floor.
11.
Treasury-Postal Service-General Government (H.R. 8597)
Passed the Congress and has been signed.
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
PRESIDENTIAL VETOES
1.
Education Appropriations (H.R. 5901)
Scheduled for House action September 9, 1975.
2. Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act (S. 1849)
Not yet vetoed. Senate override vote not yet scheduled.
On final passage, 29 Senators voted nay. Prospects
at present to pick up five additional votes appear reason-
ably good.
CONFERENCE REPORTS
1. Defense Procurement Authorization (H.R. 6674)
This was defeated in the Senate by 42-48 vote because of
Muskie-Bellmon objections that the Conference Report
exceeded Budget Committee guidelines, and contained funds
for the strike cruiser which were not in the budget request.
A new conference is expected soon after Labor Day. B-1
Lead money, AWACS aircraft and Patrol Frigates may be
out.
2. School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act (H.R. 4222)
3. Development Disabilities and Facilities Construction Act
(H.R. 4005)
4. Older Americans Act (H. R. 3933)
DOMESTIC LEGISLATION
1. Energy
a) Energy Conservation (H.R. 6860) Passed the House
and includes provisions for windfall profits, plowbacks
and rebates.
b) Energy Conservation Oil Policy Act (H.R. 7014)
Presently being considered by the House.
c) Naval Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 49 - S.2173)
Passed House as H.R. 49 and passed Senate as
S.2173. Conference in September. The question of
the selection of conferees must be resolved inasmuch
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as House bill came from Interior and the Senate bill
came out of the Armed Services Committee.
d) Natural Gas Deregulation (S. 696) Senate floor action led
by Hollings and Stevenson is expected in September. Their
amendments, if added, could raise difficulty insofar as the
Administration is concerned.
e) Uranium Enrichment No action yet by the Joint Committee
on Atomic Energy.
2.
Tax Reform
House Ways and Means hearings were completed on
July 31, 1975. Markup will occur during September and
early October with House floor action scheduled by
October 15.
3.
General Revenue Sharing
Senate Finance Committee will markup in late October
or early November with floor action hopefully set for
November. The House Government Operations Subcommit-
tee on Intergovernmental Relations will begin hearings in
September making House floor action quite uncertain.
4.
Common Situs Picketing
House passed H.R. 5900 and Senate Labor Committee
reported favorably S. 1479. The labor-management part
of this package has been under preparation, and should
be ready for Hill submission very shortly.
5.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1975
Hearings have begun in both Houses and markup is
underway.
6.
Regulatory Reform
Despite considerable talk and a growing consensus, no
concrete Congressional action expected in foreseeable
future as this could change.
is
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7.
No Fault Insurance (S. 354)
Senate will probably pass S. 354 since it passed a
similar bill last year, and the Judiciary and Commerce
Committees have cleared it.
8.
Agency for Consumer Advocacy (S. 200)
The bill has passed the Senate, and was reported by the House
Government Operations Committee on a vote of 30-10 just be-
fore the August recess. It is now pending before Rules, and we
expect it will be scheduled there in mid-September.
DEFENSE AND FOREIGN POLICY
1.
Turkish Military Assistance (S. 2330)
Passed Senate by one vote just before recess. Lee Hamilton
is understood to be working on new legislation based on
Denktash-Clerides talks. Hamilton is also compiling a survey
of national editorial opinion. First action will come in the House
Rules Committee.
2. Hawk Missiles for Jordan (S. Con. Res. 50)
Request pending in Senate Foreign Relations Committee. State
is discussing a possible compromise with Sparkman, Humphrey,
Javits, Case, Bingham and Hamilton.
3. Development Assistance (H. R. 9005)
Reported out of the HIRC and waiting for House floor action.
4. 200 Mile Limit (H. R. 200 - S. 691)
Reported by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Senate Subcommittee hearings have been held. Would extend a
200-mile fisheries zone for protection by species and for manage-
ment purposes. Proposal advanced by Kissinger uses an inter-
national agreement arrangement for 200 mile limit rather than
unilateral approach.
5. Panama Canal
Senator Byrd of Virginia will probably offer an amendment to
block Panama Canal negotiations. This amendment would be on
the State Department authorization or appropriation bill. The
first vote could come early in September.
6.
Rhodesian Chrome (H. R. 1287)
Reported by HIRC. Referred to HASC and reported adversely.
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Expected Floor action is second week in September.
7. Arms Control Impact Statements (H.R. 7567)
House has passed the bill which is now pending in SFRC. Would
require arms control impact statement for all major DOD arms
programs. State strongly opposes and probably will recommend
veto if passed. Senate version contains sense of Congress that
President enter into negotiations with USSR on Indian Ocean.
8. Marianas Covenant (S.J. Res. 107)
Expected to be reported by Senate Interior Committee in
September.
9. Congressional Intelligence Investigation
The Senate Committee has concentrated on political assassina-
tions. At this time it appears that primary legislative proposals
will probably cover domestic spying, covert action, and executive
branch command and control mechanisms over the intelligence
community, especially the CLA. The Senate Committee must re-
port by February 28, 1976.
Presently the House Committee is apparently concentrating on
DOD intelligence activities, especially NSA and the service in-
telligence units. Thus far the Committee is emphasizing budget
matters and may suggest certain restrictions on NSA intelligence
operations in its legislative recommendations. The House Com-
mittee reporting date is January 1, 1976.
APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
1.
Agriculture (H.R. 8561)
Passed both Houses. Senate conferees appointed. House con-
ferees not yet appointed.
2. Defense
Undergoing markup. Chairman McClellan may be looking at $5 B
cut and Chairman Mahon is reported to be looking at $6.8 B. House
floor action expected in mid-September. SAC may insist on
resolution of authorization conference report before final action.
3. Education (H.R. 5901)
Passed the Congress and vetoed on July 25, 1975. House override
vote expected on September 9, 1975.
4. Foreign Assistance
HAC action not yet completed.
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5. HUD-Independent Offices
Passed both Houses and conference will meet during second
week of September.
6.
Interior (H. R. 8773)
Passed House on July 18, 1975. Senate hearings not complete.
7. Labor-HEW (H. R. 8069)
Passed House. Reported to full SAC.
8.
Military Construction
HAC has not yet reported for floor action.
9. Public Works - ERDA (H. R. 8172)
Passed House. Not yet reported by SAC.
10. State-Justice-Commerce (H. R. 8121)
Passed House and reported by SAC on July 24. Senate floor
action set for early September. House-passed version has
Snyder amendment prohibiting use of any funds for Panama
Canal negotiations. Senator Byrd (I-Va.) expected to offer
similar amendment on Senate floor.
11.
Treasury-Postal Service-General Government (H.R. 8597)
Passed the Congress and has been signed.
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(old copy
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
see new
PRESIDENTIAL VETOES
for changes
1. Education Appropriations (H. R. 5901)
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Scheduled for House action September 9, 1975.
2. Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act (S. 1849)
Not yet vetoed. Senate override vote not yet scheduled.
On final passage, 29 Senators voted nay. Prospects
at present to pick up five additional votes appear reason-
ably good.
CONFERENCE REPORTS
1. Defense Procurement Authorization (H.R. 6674)
This was defeated in the Senate by 42-48 vote because of
Muskie-Bellmon objections that the Conference Report
exceeded Budget Committee guidelines, and contained funds
for the strike cruiser which were not in the budget request.
A new conference is expected soon after Labor Day. B-1
Lead money, AWACS aircraft and Patrol Frigates may be
out.
2. School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act (H.R. 4222)
3. Development Disabilities and Facilities Construction Act
(H.R. 4005)
4. Older Americans Act (H.R. 3933)
DOMESTIC LEGISLATION
1. Energy
a) Energy Conservation (H.R. 6860) Passed the House
and includes provisions for windfall profits, plowbacks
and rebates.
b) Energy Conservation Oil Policy Act (H.R. 7014)
Presently being considered by the House.
c) Naval Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 49 - S.2173)
Passed House as H.R. 49 and passed Senate as
S.2173. Conference in September. If House
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conferees come from House Interior Committee,
House position of Interior jurisdiction over the
Navy reserves may prevail. Senate added to S. 2173
the Jackson strategic reserve bill, S. 677.
d) Natural Gas Deregulation (S. 697) Senate floor action
led by Hollings and Stevenson is expected in September.
Their amendments, if added, will probably be unaccept-
able to White House.
e) Uranium Enrichment No action yet by the Joint Committee
on Atomic Energy.
2. Tax Reform
House Ways and Means hearings were completed on
July 31, 1975. Markup will occur during September
and early October with House floor action scheduled
by October 15.
3. General Revenue Sharing
Senate Finance Committee will markup in late October
or early November with floor action hopefully set for
November. The House Government Operations Subcommit-
tee on Intergovernmental Relations will begin hearings in
September making House floor action quite uncertain.
4. Common Situs Picketing
House passed H.R. 5900 and Senate Labor Committee
reported favorably S. 1479. The labor-management part
of the package is ready for Presidential review prior to
Hill submission. Leadership has agreed to delay the common
situs section pending receipt of the labor-management package.
5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1975
Hearings have begun in both Houses and markup is underway.
6.
Regulatory Reform
Despite considerable talk and a growing consensus, no
concrete Congressional action expected in foreseeable
future.
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7.
No Fault Insurance (S. 354)
Senate will probably pass S. 354 since it passed a
similar bill last year, and the Judiciary and Commerce
Committees have cleared it.
8.
Agency for Consumer Advocacy (S. 200)
The bill has passed the Senate, and was reported by the House
Government Operations Committee on a vote of 30-10 just be-
fore the August recess. It is now pending before Rules, and we
expect it will be scheduled there in mid-September.
DEFENSE AND FOREIGN POLICY
1.
Turkish Military Assistance (S. 2330)
Passed Senate by one vote just before recess. Lee Hamilton
is working on new legislation based on Denktash-Clerides talks.
Hamilton is also compiling a survey of national editorial opinion.
A major problem remains the House Rules Committee.
2. Hawk Missiles for Jordan (S. Con. Res. 50)
Request pending in Senate Foreign Relations Committee. State
is discussing a possible compromise with Sparkman, Humphrey,
Javits, Case, Bingham and Hamilton. Hopefully, the prospects
in the Middle East will help this compromise.
3.
Development Assistance (H. R. 9005)
Reported out of the HIRC and waiting for House floor action.
4. 200 Mile Limit (H. R. 200--S.691)
Reported by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Senate Subcommittee hearings have been held. Would extend a
200-mile fisheries zone for protection by species and for manage-
ment purposes.
5.
Panama Canal
Senator Byrd of Virginia will probably offer an amendment to
block Panama Canal negotiations. This amendment would be on
the State Department authorization or appropriation bill. The
first vote is expected on September 3 or 4.
6.
Rhodesian Chrome (H. R. 1287)
Reported by HIRC. Referred to HASC and reported adversely.
Expected Floor action is second week in September.
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7. Arms Control Impact Statements (H.R. 7567)
House has passed the bill which is now pending in SFRC. Would
require arms control impact statement for all major DOD arms
programs. HAK will recommend veto if passed. Senate version
contains sense of Congress that President enter into negotiations
with USSR on Indian Ocean.
8. Marianas Covenant (S.J. Res. 107)
Expected to be reported by Senate Interior Committee in
September.
9. Congressional Intelligence Investigation
The Senate Committee has concentrated on political assassinations.
Its primary legislative proposals will probably cover domestic
spying, covert action, and executive branch command and control
mechanisms over the intelligence community, especially the
CIA. The Senate Committee must report by February 28, 1976.
The House Committee is apparently concentrating on DOD
intelligence activities, especially NSA and the service intelligence
units. We expect them to emphasize the unclassified intelligence
budget and certain restrictions on NSA intelligence operations in
its legislative recommendations. The House Committee reporting
date is January 1, 1976.
APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
1.
Agriculture (H. R. 8561)
Passed both Houses. Senate conferees appointed. House con-
ferees not yet appointed.
2. Defense
Undergoing markup. Chairman McClellan may be looking at $5 B
cut and Chairman Mahon is looking at $6.8 B. House floor action
in mid-September. SAC may insist on resolution of authorization
conference report before final action.
3. Education (H.R. 5901)
Passed the Congress and Vetoed on July 25, 1975. House override
vote expected on September 9, 1975.
4. Foreign Assistance
HAC action not yet completed.
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5.
HUD-Independent Offices
Passed both Houses and conference will meet during second week
of September.
6.
Interior (H. R. 8773)
Passed House on July 18, 1975. Senate hearings not complete.
7. Labor-HEW (H.R. 8069)
Passed House. Reported to full SAC.
8.
Military Construction
HAC has not yet reported for floor action.
9. Public Works - ERDA (H. R. 8172)
Passed House. Not yet reported by SAC.
10. State-Justice-Commerce (H. R. 8121)
Passed House and reported by SAC on July 24. Senate floor
action set for early September. House-passed version has
Snyder amendment prohibiting use of any funds for Panama
Canal negotiations. Senator Byrd (I-Va.) will offer similar
amendment on Senate floor.
11.
Treasury-Postal Service-General Government (H.R. 8597)
Passed the Congress and has been signed.
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
PRESIDENTIAL VETOES
1. Education Appropriations (H.R. 5901)
Scheduled for House action September 9, 1975.
2. Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act (S. 1849)
Not yet vetoed. Senate override vote not yet scheduled.
On final passage, 29 Senators voted nay. Prospects
at present to pick up five additional votes appear reason-
ably good.
CONFERENCE REPORTS
1. Defense Procurement Authorization (H.R. 6674)
This was defeated in the Senate by 42-48 vote because of
Muskie-Bellmon objections that the Conference Report
exceeded Budget Committee guidelines, and contained funds
for the strike cruiser which were not in the budget request.
A new conference is expected soon after Labor Day. B-1
Lead money, AWACS aircraft and Patrol Frigates may be
out.
2. School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act (H. R. 4222)
3. Development Disabilities and Facilities Construction Act
(H. R. 4005)
4. Older Americans Act (H.R. 3933)
DOMESTIC LEGISLATION
1. Energy
a) Energy Conservation (H.R. 6860) Passed the House
and includes provisions for windfall profits, plowbacks
and rebates.
b) Energy Conservation Oil Policy Act (H.R. 7014)
Presently being considered by the House.
c) Naval Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 49 - S.2173)
Passed House as H.R. 49 and passed Senate as
S.2173. Conference in September. The question of
the selection of conferees must be resolved inasmuch
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as House bill came from Interior and the Senate bill
came out of the Armed Services Committee.
d) Natural Gas Deregulation (S. 696) Senate floor action led
by Hollings and Stevenson is expected in September. Their
amendments, if added, could raise difficulty insofar as the
Administration is concerned.
e) Uranium Enrichment No action yet by the Joint Committee
on Atomic Energy.
2.
Tax Reform
House Ways and Means hearings were completed on
July 31, 1975. Markup will occur during September and
early October with House floor action scheduled by
October 15.
3.
General Revenue Sharing
Senate Finance Committee will markup in late October
or early November with floor action hopefully set for
November. The House Government Operations Subcommit-
tee on Intergovernmental Relations will begin hearings in
September making House floor action quite uncertain.
4.
Common Situs Picketing
House passed H.R. 5900 and Senate Labor Committee
reported favorably S. 1479. The labor-management part
of this package has been under preparation, and should
be ready for Hill submission very shortly.
5.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1975
Hearings have begun in both Houses and markup is
underway.
6.
Regulatory Reform
Despite considerable talk and a growing consensus, no
concrete Congressional action expected in foreseeable
future as this could change.
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7.
No Fault Insurance (S. 354)
Senate will probably pass S. 354 since it passed a
similar bill last year, and the Judiciary and Commerce
Committees have cleared it.
8.
Agency for Consumer Advocacy (S. 200)
The bill has passed the Senate, and was reported by the House
Government Operations Committee on a vote of 30-10 just be-
fore the August recess. It is now pending before Rules, and we
expect it will be scheduled there in mid-September.
DEFENSE AND FOREIGN POLICY
1.
Turkish Military Assistance (S. 2330)
Passed Senate by one vote just before recess. Lee Hamilton
is understood to be working on new legislation based on
Denktash-Clerides talks. Hamilton is also compiling a survey
of national editorial opinion. First action will come in the House
Rules Committee.
2. Hawk Missiles for Jordan (S. Con. Res. 50)
Request pending in Senate Foreign Relations Committee. State
is discussing a possible compromise with Sparkman, Humphrey,
Javits, Case, Bingham and Hamilton.
3.
Development Assistance (H. R. 9005)
Reported out of the HIRC and waiting for House floor action.
4. 200 Mile Limit (H. R. 200 - S. 691)
Reported by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Senate Subcommittee hearings have been held. Would extend a
200-mile fisheries zone for protection by species and for manage-
ment purposes. Proposal advanced by Kissinger uses an inter-
national agreement arrangement for 200 mile limit rather than
unilateral approach.
5. Panama Canal
Senator Byrd of Virginia will probably offer an amendment to
block Panama Canal negotiations. This amendment would be on
the State Department authorization or appropriation bill. The
first vote could come early in September.
6.
Rhodesian Chrome (H. R. 1287)
Reported by HIRC. Referred to HASC and reported adversely
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Expected Floor action is second week in September.
7. Arms Control Impact Statements (H.R. 7567)
House has passed the bill which is now pending in SFRC. Would
require arms control impact statement for all major DOD arms
programs. State strongly opposes and probably will recommend
veto if passed. Senate version contains sense of Congress that
President enter into negotiations with USSR on Indian Ocean.
8. Marianas Covenant (S.J. Res. 107)
Expected to be reported by Senate Interior Committee in
September.
9. Congressional Intelligence Investigation
The Senate Committee has concentrated on political assassina-
tions. At this time it appears that primary legislative proposals
will probably cover domestic spying, covert action, and executive
branch command and control mechanisms over the intelligence
community, especially the CIA. The Senate Committee must re-
port by February 28, 1976.
Presently the House Committee is apparently concentrating on
DOD intelligence activities, especially NSA and the service in-
telligence units. Thus far the Committee is emphasizing budget
matters and may suggest certain restrictions on NSA intelligence
operations in its legislative recommendations. The House Com-
mittee reporting date is January 1, 1976.
APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
1.
Agriculture (H.R. 8561)
Passed both Houses. Senate conferees appointed. House con-
ferees not yet appointed.
2. Defense
Undergoing markup. Chairman McClellan may be looking at $5 B
cut and Chairman Mahon is reported to be looking at $6.8 B. House
floor action expected in mid-September. SAC may insist on
resolution of authorization conference report before final action.
3. Education (H. R. 5901)
Passed the Congress and vetoed on July 25, 1975. House override
vote expected on September 9, 1975.
4. Foreign Assistance
HAC action not yet completed.
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5.
HUD-Independent Offices
Passed both Houses and conference will meet during second
week of September.
6. Interior (H. R. 8773)
Passed House on July 18, 1975. Senate hearings not complete.
7.
Labor-HEW (H. R. 8069)
Passed House. Reported to full SAC.
8.
Military Construction
HAC has not yet reported for floor action.
9. Public Works - ERDA (H.R. 8172)
Passed House. Not yet reported by SAC.
10. State-Justice-Commerce (H. R. 8121)
Passed House and reported by SAC on July 24. Senate floor
action set for early September. House-passed version has
Snyder amendment prohibiting use of any funds for Panama
Canal negotiations. Senator Byrd (I-Va.) expected to offer
similar amendment on Senate floor.
11.
Treasury-Postal Service-General Government (H.R. 8597)
Passed the Congress and has been signed.